Peat. The iconic act of burning the small bricks of earth covering much of Scotland has captivated the hearts and imaginations of whisky enthusiasts all around the world. People love peated whisky. For others, peat, specifically whisky that has been made from barley smoked with peat, can be a major...
CASK CURRICULUM
Cask Curriculum: Discovering Islay
Just off the eastern shores of the Atlantic Ocean lies an enchanting Scottish isle called Islay. This remote travel destination may be off the radar of most of us, but to the rapidly expanding community of whisky lovers around the world, Islay represents a small slice of heaven. Or as...
Cask Curriculum: Single Grain Explained
As a life-long lover of single malt whisky, I find myself in an unexpected situation. You see while my appreciation for malt has not diminished, there is another style that has recently won my attention and in turn, my heart. It’s a style that I’ve largely ignored over the years...