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Independent bottlers: How do you choose a whisky?

Independent bottlers: How do you choose a whisky?

Independent whisky bottlers are responsible for some of the most exciting releases that you can find today, but what actually motivates them, and how do they decide what comes out under their name?
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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 Nordic Whisky

A Guide To Nordic Whisky

An inside look at Nordic whisky: extreme conditions, local barley and fearless innovation combine to create spirits that speak of place
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Laizhou distillery and the rise of Chinese whisky

Laizhou distillery and the rise of Chinese whisky

Chinese whisky is breaking into the international market, with distillers like IWSC-award-winning Laizhou leading the way and setting the standards.
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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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Whisky-making countries we're excited about

Whisky-making countries we're excited about

There's never been a better time to discover a new country and a new favourite bottle
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A guide to English whisky

A guide to English whisky

English whisky is booming, with more than 60 distilleries now laying down spirit for the future. But where did it come from and where is it going?
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A guide to Indian whisky

A guide to Indian whisky

All you need to know about the history and producers of India
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How to start a whisky collection

How to start a whisky collection

The basics of whisky collecting, and gives his top tips on how to build your own collection
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A guide to Australian whisky

A guide to Australian whisky

A booming craft distilling scene is causing the world to take notice of Australian whiskies. Join us for a deep dive into one of the world’s most exciting whisky cultures.
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A guide to New Zealand whisky

A guide to New Zealand whisky

A look at New Zealand's vibrant whisky scene from its early history to the modern producers working with local ingredients to create new flavours.
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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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A guide to Chichibu distillery

A guide to Chichibu distillery

Discover the leader of the next generation of Japanese distilling
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A guide to pot still whiskey

A guide to pot still whiskey

Fruity, spicy and distinctive, and made with a mix of malted and un-malted grains
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Discover Karuizawa

Discover Karuizawa

Explore the history and legacy of Karuizawa distillery
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Copperworks and American single malt

Copperworks and American single malt

The innovative Seattle distillery has been a key player in establishing the category
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A guide to American single malt whiskey

A guide to American single malt whiskey

The uniquely American interpretations of this traditional style
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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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The Art of the Highball

The Art of the Highball

Whisky served long, with ice and soda, is an essential part of Japanese drinking culture
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A guide to Tennessee whiskey

A guide to Tennessee whiskey

An introduction to the delicious whiskies made in the state of Tennessee
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A Guide to Grain Whisky

A Guide to Grain Whisky

Often overlooked, fascinating, and one of the most widely produced styles of whisky in the world
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A guide to bourbon

A guide to bourbon

Discover the world of this historic and much-loved whiskey from the USA
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A guide to rye whiskey

A guide to rye whiskey

Your introduction to rye in the USA and around the world
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A guide to blended whisky

A guide to blended whisky

Discover one of the most diverse forms of whisky and its history
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A guide to single malt whisky

A guide to single malt whisky

A hands-on guide to the most prestigious style of whisky in the world
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A guide to American whiskey

A guide to American whiskey

Everything you need to know about American whiskey and how it's made, from bourbon in Kentucky to rye, Tennessee whiskey and more
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A guide to Japanese whisky

A guide to Japanese whisky

The history of Japanese whisky, including Suntory, Nikka, Karuizawa and more
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