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If whisky is wet and delicious, then why is so much that is written about it dry and unpalatable?
You love whisky.
Let’s take that as a given. Your relationship with this ‘water of life’ may be new and developing. It may already be a long and committed one.
Either way, though, you may have found it a tad hard-going to learn more about your favourite tipple.
Wading through all that jargon, endless lists of adjectives masquerading as tasting notes, plus a dash or two of pretentiousness and exclusivity, can repel even the most ardent suitor.
So what we’ve done, is to distill the subject of whisky down to its essence.
Here, you’ll find what you need to know, presented clearly and simply (yet not without of a sense of humour).
Where to from here? Well…
If you want to get to grips with the fundamentals, visit our series on The Basics Of Whisky:
- Spelling Lessons: Whisky Or Whiskey?
- Scotch On The Rocks? What is Scotch Whisky?
- Scotch Whisky Categories: Single Malts, Grains And Blends
- Bourbon Is Brilliant! But What Is It, Technically?
- Tennessee Whiskey: Do You Know Jack? How About George?
- Rye Whiskey: Resurrected And Revived
- Make Whisky, Not War: Part 1 – Malting
- Make Whisky, Not War: Part 2 – Brewing
- Make Whisky, Not War: Part 3 – Distillation
- Make Whisky, Not War: Part 4 – Maturation
- How To Drink Whisky
- Whisky Glasses: Which Is The Best?
- Quaich In Your Boots?
- The Angels’ Share: Distilleries Pay Their Dues!
Each distillery has a certain something about it – a personality, a heart – that makes it special. If you want to find out more about whisky-producing countries and specific distilleries beyond the basic facts and figures, please visit our pages on Whisky Countries:
If you’re interested in experiencing the many ways in which whisky has been used in cocktails and in food recipes, have a look at the following:
If you’re curious about references to whisky in popular culture, you’ll find the following pages entertaining:
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