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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!

A tremendously spicy cinnamon-infused whiskey, Jack Daniel's suggest to drink Tennessee Fire in shot form, but we think it mixes well in many long tipples.

The vegan diet has become increasingly popular, especially within the younger generation, so it's a fair question to ask whether your favourite tipple is free of animal products. Is whisky vegan?

Here at The Whisky Shop, we will often note whether a whisky is 'free from chill filtration'. But what does this mean? And why is it often seen as advantageous? Read on to find out.

Honey and Jack Daniel's: two of the world's great natural wonders. But what to mix this fantastic spirit with?