Whisky for Everyone

The world of whisky is exciting with much diversity and innovation, but can be a daunting and intimidating place. with so many distilleries in Scotland and around the globe, all distilling different styles of spirit in different ways, it can be easy to get confused.

It is said that a little bit of knowledge can go a long way
Each new piece of knowledge is like a piece of a jigsaw and once a few fit together then the bigger picture becomes clearer. By learning some simple basics, it can quickly become much easier to navigate your way through this rich and diverse world. Everything that is explained here will lay a solid foundation upon which can be built further learning and experiences.

A few good places to start

• learn how whisky is made and how the distiller can influence the flavour of the spirit
• discover the whisky producing regions of scotland and how each has regional variations of flavour and style
• when trying different whiskies, note down the aromas and flavours. What do they remind you of?
• taste a whisky neat and then with some water and describe the differences
• read about different distilleries and visit their websites (or the distillery itself, if you can!)
• experiment with different styles and ages of whisky and be prepared not to like them all. A bad experience is a valuable one