Age definitely matters when it comes to getting your driver’s license, being able to vote, and ordering your first drink. But, does age matter in whiskey distilling? Rumor has it that the older the whiskey, the better it’ll taste–especially when we’re talking about scotch. The jury is out to discover once and for all, does… Read more »
What’s the Craic About Irish Whiskey History?
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How much do you know about the history of whiskey in Ireland? Learn all about the beginnings and development of Irish whiskey – no leprechauns included.
Why Whiskey Drinkers Make the Best Soulmates
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One day, when it comes to writing your marriage vows, you might want to include that your spouse-to-be is a whiskey drinker. Why’s that? If there’s one thing that we can agree on, is that whiskey drinkers are all similar personality-wise. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you might want to test your compatibility… Read more »
How to Read and Decode Whiskey Labels
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The more you begin sipping on whiskey and enjoying the complexities that are in your tumbler, the thirstier you’ll be for knowledge. Luckily, knowledge is right at your fingertips. Here are the essential nuggets of information you can ascertain from a whiskey label and how it can impact your whiskey tasting experience. Distiller In the… Read more »
A Newbie’s Guide to Pairing Whiskey and Food
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Once you’ve perfected the art of tasting whiskey, you can add another dimension to your tasting – food. Pairing food and whiskey is a fine art. The right whiskey and food pairing will bring out subtle notes that you didn’t catch during your first sip or taste or amplify certain notes while subduing others. Knowing… Read more »
How to Host a Holiday Whiskey Tasting
UpdatedSpending time with your loved ones during the holidays is the best way to celebrate, but we won’t complain if whiskey is involved. An unforgettable get-together to organize with your close friends or your family during the holidays is a whiskey tasting. This is an interactive experience to share with your loved ones that will… Read more »
The Best Fall Flavors for Whiskey Lovers
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If there’s one season that’s synonymous with certain flavors, it’s fall. While summer might have been the season of White Claw, fall is pumpkin spice, apple cider, and, at least in our opinion, whiskey. Drinking whiskey in the fall is as natural as drinking any other fall drink—it’s just kind of a no brainer. We… Read more »
Why People Love Whiskey–And Why You SHould, Too!
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Whiskey has been around for centuries, so why the sudden resurgence of whiskey’s popularity? Read our blog to discover a few reasons why people love whiskey – why and you should, too!
The Art of Cooperage
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There are very few specialties that can be categorized as scientific, artistic, and part of the trade industry. The work of a cooper is all of those things and more. Coopers have a long and rich history dating back to around 300 BC. It’s hard to fully trace barrel making history because many of the… Read more »
Holiday Flavors for the Craft Distillery
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As the whiskey making process streamlines and science and innovation replace time-old tradition, it will become easier and more profitable for companies to have a little fun with the flavors of whiskey. When it doesn’t take decades to age a quality whiskey, you can play with flavors and themes without taking time and energy away… Read more »