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.".

Have a bourbon lover in your life that deserves something really special for their birthday, Christmas or anniversary? I've picked 10 of the most impressive bourbons that work perfectly as gifts, as more than your everyday tipple. It's up to them, however, if they'd like to save it for special occasions, or spread the joy!

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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.

From notes of marmalade to chocolate to sweet berries, whisky can taste succulently sweet. Pedro Ximenez casks imbue a sherried dark fruit sweetness, American oak imparts vanilla cream, and the malted barley gives tastes of brown sugar and toffee from the very beginning. We've picked the most notably sweet whiskies from our single malt Scotch selection, for the whisky drinker with a penchant for dessert.

Fifteen years on from the beginning of his project, Ernie Button was ready to share his latest photography collection with the world. 'The Art of Whisky: The Vanishing Spirits of Single Malt Scotch' is a fascinating foray into beauty in the most unexpected of places - the bottom of a whisky glass.

The Rugby World Cup commences today which gives us a great excuse to sample drams from around the globe. We've chosen six whiskies from six of the big-hitters in both the rugby and whisky world, for you to drink while you watch.

Rod Stewart presents his brand new whisky: a smooth sippin’ blend from the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, which brings together his three loves: Scotland, America and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Get it here first! Fettercairn's much awaited fourth release of their 16-year-old is exclusive to The Whisky Shop until next week.