News Below is a collection of our recent news articles. Port Ellen: Scotland’s Unluckiest Lost Distillery Today considered one of Scotland’s greatest “silent distilleries”, the stills finally fell quiet at Port Ellen in 1983. Set on… Introducing Nikka’s Miyagikyo Distillery Now a household name around the globe, Japan’s Nikka whisky brand was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru who had… A Short History Of Japanese Whisky Despite its cult status amongst collectors and investors, Japanese whisky has only been produced commercially since 1923 when the first… What Is A Single Malt Or Single Cask Whisky? The world’s rarest and most sought-after single malts can fetch tens and even hundreds of pounds at auction and in… Why Do We Mature Whisky In Casks? Whisky is made in the cask. To put it simply, the young spirit that goes into the cask emerges transformed… What Is The Angels’ Share? Distillers and whisky enthusiasts often use the term “angels’ share” to refer to the small quantity of whisky that is… Why Wise Investors Are Buying Cask Whisky Investors looking for a safe and lucrative haven for their capital are increasingly turning to alternative assets like fine wine,… Made in Scotland: How Climate Affects The Taste Of Your Whisky Scotland might not be world-famous for its weather, but the high humidity and cool year-round conditions are good news for… A Short History of Scotch Although today the spirit is made all over the globe Scotland is still the undisputed king of whisky, producing many… Understanding Scotland’s Six Whisky Regions When it comes to understanding the complex world of Scotch whisky, there are six main regions that you need to… What is Whisky Cask Regauging? The market for rare bottles of whisky has blossomed over the past decade or so, but serious investors and collectors… Should You Buy A Cask Of Whisky? Purchasing your very own cask of whisky is a truly unique and exclusive opportunity for both the whisky connoisseur and… Covid-19 Downturn Boosts Secondary Whisky Market Although it’s far too soon to predict the full economic impact of Covid-19, the early indications over the past couple… Irish Whiskey Market Up 300% Over Last Decade Irish whiskey now the world’s fastest-growing premium spirit thanks to a 300% increase in exports over the past decade. In… Bottle Or Cask: Two Very Different Whisky Investments Whisky Bottle Investment In recent years the market for rare whisky bottles has boomed; in 2019 the record for a… Sothebys Offers Coveted Macallan Fine + Rare Collection At Online Auction Whisky collectors across the globe are eagerly awaiting Sotheby’s online auction of 30 rare bottles from the Macallan Fine +… What Makes Macallan Single Malts So Sought-After? Easily the most famous distillery in the world, the Macallan estate in Speyside produces everything from excellent entry-level Scotch to… Why Do Some Single Malts Taste Of The Sea? Scotland’s coastal distilleries tend to produce very distinctive single malts with a “maritime” flavor profile which seem to taste of… Top 10 whiskies Best performing Scotch whiskey from other regions 1: Jack Daniels Sales in 2018 – 13.3M casesSales in 2017 – 12.9M… Top 10 single malts If you were to make a list of the top 10 whiskies in the world in terms of sales, what… Top 10 blends If you were to make a list of the top 10 whiskies in the world in terms of sales, what…
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