What is a – Quaich ?
Definition :- It comes from the the Scottish Gaelic cuach meaning a cup. It is a shallow double handled drinking cup or bowl. Traditionally, a Quaich would be carved out of wood. But...
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What is “The Angels’ Share”?
That is the question. Part One The definition is:- the amount of spirit/whisky that is lost due to evaporation. When the liquid is being matured in porous oak casks up to...
BBQ and Whisky (Cider, Wine and Gin)
The weather is getting better. It is time for a BBQ. Even in lockdown, Whisky wife Jacqueline and I can prepare and enjoy a BBQ. A lot of time has been...
Glengoyne – A Special Lockdown Package
Last week at Whisky Boys HQ I received a package with some wonderful contents. Care and attention was taken in the bringing them together. Someone has thought long and hard on...
Glen Moray Distillery – A Visit
Nestled in a private housing estate in the town of Elgin is the wonderful Distillery, Glen Moray. First a little history. In 1897 the Elgin West Brewery (dating from 1830) is...
Date Night Dinner with Whisky
In these stressful days we are unable to take our wives or loved ones out for that special night. Theatre, candlelight dinner, cocktails and/or a trip down to the pub. My...