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Our Expert Advice section will teach you everything you need to know about whisky. Whether you are a whisky novice or a seasoned pro looking to brush up on your whisky knowledge, you'll find the answer to any whisky-related questions here!

Frances Wilson
Expert Advice · 22 Feb 2022
How Many Units and Calories Are There In a Bottle of Whisky?
Keeping track of the amount of alcohol that you consume can be surprisingly tricky. Whether you're drinking at home or at a bar or restaurant, you may be wondering how many calories and units there are in your dram. We've put together this guide to help you out when it comes to counting these pesky units and calories so you can make sure that you are drinking safely!
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Frances Wilson
Expert Advice · 9 Feb 2022
Does Whisky Go Bad?
Stored correctly, a bottle of whisky can pretty much last forever. However, there are several factors that come into play when it comes to perfectly preserving a dram. The lighting, temperature, humidity conditions, and whether you have opened the bottle will have an impact on the taste of the liquid inside.
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Alan Monaghan
Expert Advice · 19 Aug 2020
Single Cask Whisky Explained
While the wizardry of the whisky blender is something to be marvelled, we can’t help but be entranced by the allure of the single cask. We take a closer look at what makes a single cask whisky so special.
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Declan Leach
Expert Advice · 29 Jan 2020
Bourbon vs Scotch: What's the Difference?
Ah the age-old discussion of Scotch and bourbon. Sure, people have their preferences but are there any real differences between the two?
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Declan Leach
Expert Advice · 20 Jun 2019
The Influence of Casks on Whisky Flavour
Whisky begins with 3 key components; water, grains and yeast. But how do we develop the countless different flavours found in whisky? Let's find out.
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Declan Leach
Expert Advice · 5 Mar 2019
What Makes Whisky Collectable?
Whisky’s popularity as a luxury asset and secure investment option has grown dramatically in recent years. But how can you tell if a bottle is worth investing in, or even if something you already own could earn you big bucks?
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Declan Leach
Expert Advice · 7 Feb 2019
Sherry on Top
Ah the good old sherry cask whisky. Full bodied and packed with flavour they are really something to behold.
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Declan Leach
Expert Advice · 3 May 2018
What are Whisky Stones?
Whisky is one of those drinks that can be enjoyed both neat and on the rocks. The trouble is that the taste of whisky changes significantly when you add water to it.
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Declan Leach
Expert Advice · History · 2 May 2017
A Brief History of Blended Whisky
There is a common misconception among the whisky community that blended whisky is somehow inferior to single malt whisky. But anyone who has truly embraced the world of blended whisky with open drams will know fine well there is no truth behind this widely spread belief.
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Joseph Pettigrew
Expert Advice · 19 May 2016
The Whisky Glass
The whisky glass comes in many guises - from the traditional tumbler to the shapely Glencairn glass.
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