The Bottle Facts

You see them everywhere but do you know what they mean? You know they are expensive but do you know why? I am talking about Single Malts. Single Malts are usually in the moderately expensive to super expensive range. Lots of whisky enthusiasts argue that Single Malts are the best and the label Single Malt is a sign of quality. This, they say, is why they command a higher price than blends. In this post, I will explore what Single Malt is and why it is expensive. I will also answer a very important question; is it a sure sign of quality?  Is it just Marketing? Or does it mean something?  The first question any reasonable newbies will ask is whether or not the label Single Malt Scotch means something or if it is just marketing? I will get this question out of the way first and say no it is not just marketing. A distillery cannot just slap the label Single Malt Scotch if they do not meet the legal requirements to have such designation. The fortunate thing about Scotch is ...

Starting to explore whisky today is hard. Not because there are so few good ones out there but because there is just so many options available. Starting with the varieties of Whisky alone makes things confusion since there are so many available; Scotch, Irish, Japanese, Canadian, Rye, Bourbon, Single Malt, Single Grain, Blended Malt, Belnded Scotch etc. What makes each one unique? What does it mean when the label says Bourbon, or Rye, or Single Malt? These questions are important to answer as it will help you in your whisky journey and make an informed decision on whether or not the whisky is worth its price. Do you buy a $100 bottle of Blended Scotch whisky over a $100 bottle of Single Malt Scotch whisky? Do I like the malt flavour profile or the grains? In this post I will talk about Scotch and its different varieties. What makes a whisky a Scotch whisky? What are the different categories of Scotch Whisky and what makes each one unique? The information contained in thi...