Cask Curriculum

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...

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When a cask is filled with new make spirit and laid to rest over time, the liquid gradually extracts the natural substances of the wood, which reduces the initial bite and gives it the flavor we all know and love. In the warmer months of Spring and Summer, the liquid...

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Remember the last time you walked into a bar and ordered a glass of sherry? Wait, you don’t remember? All jokes aside, if you’re reading this you then you probably live in the USA and are unlikely to have ever consumed sherry in your life. The unique and rather funky...

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When it comes to appreciating a great whisky, there are a few techniques that I have adopted to ensure I get the most out of my tasting experience. Techniques such as using the right glass, making sure the spirit is served at the right temperature (not too hot, not too...

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Scotland is home to over 130 active malt whisky distilleries today, many of which take great pride in their own process for producing the water of life. While each distillery makes whisky in its own way, there is a commonality that exists among nearly all of them. That commonality is...

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