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Look this way. Settle back with a dram and enjoy our collection of articles on all things malts. Discover exquisite cocktail recipes, informative guides and curated rundowns of bottles you shouldn't miss.

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How to Enjoy Whisky

Have a bottle of whisky sitting unopened? Here's our tips on how best to enjoy it, from cocktails to food pairings.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Different Whisky Types

From American bourbon to Scotch whisky, read our handy guide to the different types of whisky, how they’re made and how they differ.

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Whisky Flavours Explored

From peaty whisky to fruity whisky, lean on our expert insights to discover the full variety and character of different whisky flavours.

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The Best Whiskies for Beginners

Choosing the correct beginner whisky is an important step for any budding malts enthusiast. Let us help you start your journey.

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Whisky Tasting for Beginners

Professional whisky tasting takes practice. Use our do's and don'ts to demystify the experience and enjoy your drams in a whole new way.

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Whisky Lingo: All the Words and their Meanings

Can't tell the difference between mash, mash tun and mashing? Leave your confusion behind with our ultimate rundown of whisky terminology.

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The Best Whisky for an Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a truly classic cocktail, but which whisky should you use? Wonder no more.

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The Best Whisky Cocktails

Looking for whisky cocktail inspiration? Enjoy our guide from leading mixologists on the best whisky drinks, from the classics to contemporary.

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Easy Whisky Cocktails

Surprise guest arrived? Want to whip something up in a flash? Try our expert-approved easy whisky cocktails.

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How to Make a Whisky Sauce

A whisky cream sauce is a delicious addition to homemade meals. Learn how to make one, which whisky is best to use, and other top tips.

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The History of Whisky

From ancient Greek technology to a cottage industry in Scotland. The evolution of single malt Scotch whisky is a lesson in ingenuity, craft and the law of unintended consequences.

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How to Make Whisky

Allow us to show you how whisky is made through an ancient process that’s been refined over centuries to yield something akin to liquid gold.

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How to Read a Whisky Bottle

Deciphering a whisky bottle can, at times, feel complex - but it's worth it. You can learn a lot from a bottle before you’ve even had a sip, especially if you know what to look for.

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Whisky in the Summer: How to Sup in the Sun

Many wrongly assume whisky isn't a summertime drink, and should be reserved for cosy nights in only. We challenge that, and present to you our experts' favourite summer whisky cocktails.

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Home Bar Essentials: What Every Whisky Connoisseur Needs

When enjoying whisky at home, it’s not just the liquid which deserves to be of the very best quality, its your equipment too. Find out exactly what you need to give you a luxury pour every time.

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Whisky on Screen: Famous Characters and their Favourite Whisky

From Bond’s bourbon to the Peaky Blinders’ whisky, we raise a toast to the finest moments of malts in the movies and on television.

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A bottle and the packaging of the 200th anniversary limited edition Cardhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky sit on a table.

Cardhu 200

Cardhu: 200 Years of Pioneering Spirit

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