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Our friends across the pond have a real knack for whiskey making. However, you may be wondering what makes bourbon so different to Scotch whisky and what exactly it is made of. We’re here to talk you all of this!

We love well-aged whiskies here at The Whisky Shop. For that reason, we’re answering your burning question – does whisky age in the bottle?

Two decadent worlds collide! Chocolate and whisky make for a truly delectable pair. The sweet creaminess from the chocolate is perfectly complemented by the warming nature of a good dram.

Diageo is one of the biggest alcoholic beverage companies in the world. You’re probably familiar with them, in name at least. However, do you know the brands that they own? We bet there’s plenty of familiar names that you’ll recognise in here!

Whisky is an excellent gift for all kinds of events. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or a wedding, whisky is a present that will go down a real treat. However, trying to wrap the bottle can be a bit of a nightmare.

For those who suffer from a gluten intolerance, it is important to know what food and drinks you consume as well as which ones to avoid completely.

There are so many different types of whisky out there that it can be easy to get confused. One of the most tricky things to get your head around is the difference between blended whiskies and single malts. How do they differ? Do they taste the same? Is one better than the other? Well, we're here to help you out! Enjoy our run down of everything you need to know about blended whisky!

Love 'em or loathe 'em, Natalie McLaughlin takes a closer look at the sherry bomb phenomenon that has exploded onto the whisky scene.

It's no secret that whisky collecting is a profitable venture. With records breaking at auctions more and more often, the prices of the world's most desirable drams continue to skyrocket.

While the whisky-making process is very similar across different distilleries, the flavour of single malts can vary drastically. But why is this the case? If the distillation process is relatively formulaic, why do all drams end up tasting so different from one another? The answer lies in the casks used to mature the whisky.