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Scotland is famous for its whisky and its seafood - put them together and you get the most fantastic pairing. Here is our guide to get the most out of the flavours of your dram and your meal, this Good Friday.

One of the most prevailing myths about Irish whiskey is that, to be an Irish whiskey, the liquid must undergo triple distillation. Lets take a look at how this became to be believed, and why it is less than true.

Although plenty of folk will say 'nothing' in response to this contemplation (or 'air' if they're being really finicky), as drinking whisky neat is the most traditional way of enjoying a dram, there are many ways to get more out of your Scotch by pairing it with something else in the glass.

Baijiu is a drinks category which describes all traditional Chinese grain sprits. There are many varieties that have developed over many centuries, and across the vast land of China - roughly the same size as Europe. It is the world's most popular spirit by volume, as more Baijiu is produced each year than whisky, gin, rum, tequila and vodka combined! However, the rest of the world is only beginning to discover the unique tastes of this much-loved spirit. Lets answer some commonly asked questions about Baijiu.

Who holds the title of the tiniest Scotch distillery?

Love it or hate it, no one can deny that peat is central to the Scotch whisky industry. But what does this illustrious material bring to the liquid, and how is it used in the process? Read on to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about peat.

What makes bourbon whiskey so different from Scotch whisky, or any other whisky-without-an-e for that matter? This is our comprehensive guide of all you need to know about America's signature liquor, from the making of..., to the history of..., to the most famous bourbon cocktails.

The age old question. Many assume Jack Daniel's to be a bourbon, and have luckily escaped being corrected by a pedantic whiskey drinker who has said: "Technically, it's a Tennessee Whiskey, not a bourbon.".

When you visit any Scotch whisky distillery on a tour, the main event is always the copper stills. Impressive, shiny, grand and emanating a fierce heat. This is where the new make spirit is distilled, before being moved to mature for at least three years and one day in oak casks. But why is copper used for these creations today, over any other material?

A recipe for the true foodies among us.