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...
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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...
The 10th Glasgow Whisky Festival
On Saturday 9th November at Hampden Park (Scotland’s National Stadium) the 10th Glasgow Whisky Festival took place. Both sessions were a complete sell-out with a total of approx. 2000 Whisky lovers...
Glasgow, here we come – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Yes it is true, SMWS are opening a new venue in the heart of Glasgow. It will situated in Bath Street, which is a 4/5 minute walk from both Buchanan Street...
SMWS Codes, Scotch Malt Whisky Society Distillery List
Do you have a bottle or two of a Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottling, have you ever wondered what the numbers mean? I will try and explain…
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society – Why should you join?
There are many reason why Whisky lovers should be part of this wonderful Society. The first and the biggest reason is to have access to the worlds largest selection of Single Cask,...