Scotch Whisky

How To Order Whiskey Like A Pro

Kitchen Daily | Posted 03.18.2012

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There's something intriguing about whiskey that makes us revere it with awe -- its name, after all, comes from the Gaelic uisce beatha, which means "w...

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A Whisky Toast For Burns Night

Liquor.com | Posted 03.21.2012

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We don't need much of an excuse to buy a bottle of single malt whisky or to pour a dram. But next week, we're more than justified: Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, was born on January 25, 1759.

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Scotch In A Can: Whisky With Aluminum Siding

HuffingtonPost.com | Ben Muessig | Posted 01.03.2012

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Canned haggis isn't the only aluminum-packaged Scottish export guaranteed to raise eyebrows at a dinner party. Scotch whisky will soon be sold in a...

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The Twelve Scotches Of Christmas: Whisky Picks For Last-Minute Shoppers

Tony Sachs | Posted 02.18.2012

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Tony Sachs

Suppose you want to buy a Scotch that actually, like, tastes good, but you don't know your Speyside from your elbow? I suggest the following whiskies for your gift-buying needs.

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International Scotch Whisky Demand Could Lead To Shortage

The Huffington Post | Joe Satran | Posted 12.03.2011

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The Scotch whisky industry is like the Titanic. It's big, famous, awash in money and sees a lot of action in the North Atlantic. The Scotch whisky ind...

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Scotch 101

Liquor.com | Posted 01.04.2012

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Scotland's greatest export will always be whisky. The country's residents have been distilling for hundreds of years, and the alcohol is some of the most highly sought-after in the world.

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Master The Art Of Blending Scotch At Glengoyne Distillery

Pam Grout | Posted 12.19.2011

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Pam Grout

If you're one of those Scotch geeks that swears by having a wee drink every now and again, you may have already made the pilgrimage to the motherland. Now, thanks to a distillery near Loch Lomond in the Scottish Highlands, 15 minutes north of Glasgow, you can extend your whiskey education even further.

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7 New Scotch Whiskies For Autumn

Tony Sachs | Posted 12.06.2011

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Tony Sachs

I hate autumn. No matter how many years I've been out of school, I can't lose that feeling of dread I get when the nights get shorter and the tempera...

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The Ultimate Scotch On The Rocks: Shackleton's Whisky, After A Century On Ice

Tony Sachs | Posted 08.30.2011

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Tony Sachs

The spirits game is a jungle nowadays. There are so many good new ones hitting liquor stores on a monthly basis that, in order to really make a splas...

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Father's Day Cocktails

Imbibe | Posted 08.17.2011

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Imbibe

Want to show Dad some extra appreciation this Father's Day? Play bartender this Sunday and make him a cocktail to go with that dinner you're planning....

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Dreams Of My Father...And His Liquor Cabinet: 10 Old-School Spirits Revisited

Tony Sachs | Posted 08.16.2011

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Tony Sachs

As I prepare to celebrate my first Father's Day as a father, I've been reminiscing about my own father as he was when I was growing up, before my pare...

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Scotch Whisky In A Can

Eater | Posted 05.25.2011

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Scottish Spirits suggests splitting it between three people, because it's the size of a regular beer can. Seriously: it's twelve ounces, or eight shot...

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Ten For '10: The Best New Spirits Of The Year

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tony Sachs

For spirits, the last year has been a dilly, a doozy, a real humdinger. In other words, spectacular. A ridiculously gushing torrent of new bottlings has hit the shelves of liquor stores and bars worldwide.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Scotch

Liquor.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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Forget the tinsel, mistletoe and dreidels; it wouldn't be the holidays without a glass of Scotch. The delicious whisky is, of course, Scotland's thoug...

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Single Malt Scotch Buying Guide: A Singular Holiday Gift

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tony Sachs

As the holiday shopping season enters its frenzied final days, there will inevitably pop up on your shopping list friends or relatives for whom you have to get a gift, but no idea what to buy them.

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What Do Rémy Martin Cognac And Mad Men Have In Common? Who Cares, It's Mad Men!

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tony Sachs

I keep thinking Mad Men, and the resultant mania it inspires, will jump the shark any day now, once again leaving my all-things-retro obsession withou...

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When the Leaves Turn Brown, So Does the Booze: Three New Whiskeys for Autumn

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tony Sachs

This year, in addition to all the old favorites that have gotten us through many a previous autumn chill, there are three new whiskeys on the market that will cast a warm glow on your taste buds.

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Spirits Tastings From High-End To High-Tech, Courtesy Of Glenfiddich And Wild Turkey

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tony Sachs

In the interest of those who think the suggested retail price of $16,000 is a perfectly reasonable sum to spend on a bottle of whisky, here are my impressions of Glenfiddich 50.

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A Jew, A Scotsman And A Haggis Walk Into A Bar... And Try Balvenie Single Malt Scotch

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tony Sachs

Why does the typical American know about -- if not celebrate -- St. Patrick's Day, but not Robert Burns Day? I have no idea. Or as a Scot might say, I cannae tell ye.

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Want a Scotch That's Been Aging Since Ike Was President? Glenfiddich Has It - But It'll Cost You

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tony Sachs

As with most luxury goods, the super-premium spirits market took a hit from the global recession. Which makes the timing less than ideal for the debut of a new 50-year-old single malt.

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