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What are independently bottled whiskies?

What are independently bottled whiskies?

A guide to the history and practice of independent whisky bottling in Scotland
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A Look at Old & Rare Japanese Whisky

A Look at Old & Rare Japanese Whisky

With more than 100 years of whisky-making history in Japan, what are the old and rare bottles that collectors look for?
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A guide to whisky casks

A guide to whisky casks

Discover the types of cask used in whisky maturation and uncover the science behind ageing spirits in wooden casks
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What is the Islay Festival of Music and Malt?

What is the Islay Festival of Music and Malt?

Visiting Islay's yearly festival is a pilgrimage for many, but what is it all about and what goes on?
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Why is Scotch whisky aged in bourbon barrels?

Why is Scotch whisky aged in bourbon barrels?

We explore the link between American oak and Scotch whisky and ask why ex-bourbon barrels are by far the most popular cask for ageing single malts.
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A guide to Scotland's newest whisky distilleries

A guide to Scotland's newest whisky distilleries

We explore the new wave of distilleries reinvigorating the Scotch whisky scene.
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A guide to lost distilleries

A guide to lost distilleries

Get to know the world's lost distilleries and the never-to-be-repeated whiskies that survive them.
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How is whisky made?

How is whisky made?

Explore the process of whisky making from grain to glass
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What is cask finishing?

What is cask finishing?

Discover the practice of cask finishing for whiskies and other spirits
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Whisky vs whiskey

Whisky vs whiskey

Why a simple question of spelling might not be as easy to answer as it seems
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