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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 shot down 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.

Ever heard of a teaspooned whisky? What does it mean?

Here at The Whisky Shop, you will always see us define the strength of whisky and other spirits by alcohol -by-volume (ABV) percentage. However, the term proof is floated around too, so what is the difference?

Everyone loves a spot of gin - who hasn't had a G&T in the sunshine? But what is it that makes gin, gin? We've got the answers to all of your questions about summer's favourite spirit.

There's a lot of lingo when it comes to the casks used to age Scotch whisky. Coming from the USA and Spain most commonly, as ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry respectively, these casks vary in size. As a general rule, bigger cask sizes need more maturation time, as the smaller the cask, the less time is needed for the liquid to take on flavour. This is because there is a greater ratio of wood to spirit, with more surface area for the liquid to interact with the wood and gather all of that precious flavour.

You got questions? I've got answers! This guide has everything you need to know about the sweet stuff. Lets take a look at the history of the drink, types of rum and the perfect serves.

If you're drinking your whisky with a few true Scots, you may hear them exclaim 'Slàinte Mhath' whilst raising their glass. The Scots Gaelic phrase can also be found emblazoned on the walls of whisky bars. This traditional toast means a little more than just a simple, 'cheers'. Read on to find out more!