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From Sugarcane to Spirits: The Fascinating History of Rum
From Sugarcane to Spirits: The Fascinating History of Rum
Rum has a disputed history of origin with some claims as early as the 12th or 13th century, some claims a Brazilian origin in 16th century, but the traditional history... Read more...
The Spirit of the Highlands: Unraveling Tomatin’s Distillery History
The Spirit of the Highlands: Unraveling Tomatin’s Distillery History
Tomatin distillery is located in a village of the same name which is about 25 Miles south of Inverness, The distillery is classed in the Highland region of whisky and... Read more...
Whisky Tasting Across Regions: What Makes Each Unique?
Whisky Tasting Across Regions: What Makes Each Unique?
Each of Scottish regions have a mostly identifiable signature within the whisky that is produced with its region, so we here at whiskys.co.uk would provide a helpful guide the best... Read more...
Behind the Barrel: Meet the Makers at Lochlea Distillery
Behind the Barrel: Meet the Makers at Lochlea Distillery
In celebration of this months tasting event On 21st of September (More Details Here) hosted by us here at whiskys.co.uk for Lochlea Distillery.  We thought we would give you a... Read more...
September Monthly Spotlight Top 10
September Monthly Spotlight Top 10
A new month of the year means another Top 10 Monthly Spotlight. These are 10 exceptional whiskies we have handpicked to highlight for this month of September.  You can find... Read more...
Six Whisky Myths You Need to Stop Believing: What Every Whisky Lover Should Know
Six Whisky Myths You Need to Stop Believing: What Every Whisky Lover Should Know
We here at whiskys.co.uk thought we would tackle some of whiskies myths and perceptions and see if they have any true legitimacy to these notions.  Myth No.1     It is... Read more...
Experience the Unfiltered Excellence: Cadenhead Bottlings at Whiskys.co.uk
Experience the Unfiltered Excellence: Cadenhead Bottlings at Whiskys.co.uk
William Cadenhead are Scotland's oldest independent bottlers since 1842, while having periods of growth and incredible lows, the name has remained in the whisky markets through-out its history. They bottle... Read more...
Exploring the Magic of Whisky Casks: A Beginner’s Guide
Exploring the Magic of Whisky Casks: A Beginner’s Guide
In world of whisky distillers proudly inform you of cask used to mature its whiskys, they do this for  a reason, mainly as the base cask provides a indicator to... Read more...
Sip into Summer: 5 Must-Try Whiskies from Whiskys.co.uk
Sip into Summer: 5 Must-Try Whiskies from Whiskys.co.uk
  Whether you're lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard BBQ, or enjoying a quiet evening on the patio, the right whisky can elevate your summer experience. At Whiskys.co.uk, we’ve... Read more...
Shaken and Stirred: The Art of Bean and Barrels Cocktails
Shaken and Stirred: The Art of Bean and Barrels Cocktails
In partnership with our sister company of Bean and Barrel, we extended our menu to include cocktails, while we don't want to reveal all our secrets we are willing to... Read more...
Gin Craze to Gin Renaissance: The Story of Gin Through the Centuries
Gin Craze to Gin Renaissance: The Story of Gin Through the Centuries
We thought in todays article we would share the fascinating origins of Gin and its distinctions. Gin is distilled alcoholic drink flavoured with juniper and other botanical ingredients.  Gin the... Read more...
Behind the Owls Eyes- History of Hooting Owl Distillery
Behind the Owls Eyes- History of Hooting Owl Distillery
A local distillery that started a stones throw away from our front doorstep a mere 6.5 miles is the Hooting Owl distillery. Founded in Barmby Moor at the foot of the... Read more...