Lesson 3 – Putting the “e” in “Whiskey”

It’s well known that the Irish and Scots both like their whiskies. But the difference between Irish “whiskey” and Scotch “whisky” goes well beyond the use of the “e”. Herewith, laddies, we explain the other differences you should know about. Irish whisk(e)y has been around longer than any other distilled … Read More

Lesson 2: Single Malts & Blends

There are five types of Scotch whisky, each of whose names bespeak their natures: 1. Single malt whisky is made from malted barley by one distiller. No other grains or cereals are mixed in. ‘Malt’ refers to a grain, which has soaked in water and germinated. You’ll find over 100 … Read More

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