Guide to Whisky

Can whisky be used as a hand sanitizer?

We’re all washing our hands a lot these days. There is not a substitute for soap and water. But can whisky be used as a hand sanitizer? Yes. It can...

How to Pair Whisky and Chocolate

It isn’t Easter until you’ve had a chocolate Easter bunny. But have you ever noticed the small ones say 2oz on the packaging? And have you ever st...

Is whiskey good for you?

Is whiskey good for you? This is, I suppose, a bit of a nuanced questions. Is it good to drink whisky, get drunk and fall down the stairs? Perhaps ...

A special Water of Life Film bottling

The Single Cask teamed up with The Water of Life film to showcase a rather exceptional Bruichladdich release!

Top 5 whisky highball recipes

Our top 5 best whisky highball recipes, perfect for hot sunny days!

Glen Ord 5 year old Summerton Whisky Club

A Glen Ord for Summerton Whisky Club

We've collaborated with Summerton Whisky Club to bring their members an exclusive 5 year old single cask Glen Ord.

What's the best whisky for the summer

Just like wine or beer, whisky has different flavour profiles that you can match to different seasons. We tell you what the best kind of whisky for...

Self-isolated Whisky: World’s Most Remote Distilleries

I’m sitting at home, self-isolated, and drinking a lot of whisky. It’s given me time to think: what are the scotch whisky distilleries that have s...

Valentine's day gifts for him 2020

Five gift ideas for Valentines 2020, if your boyfriend or husband likes whisky. Best whiskey presents they'll love. Read now and make them a happy ...

Top 10 whisky accounts to follow on Instagram

The whisky world is enormous. It's almost impossible to know, let alone taste, all the whiskies out there. Happily, there are some great whisky ...

Is whiskey vegan?

Is whisky vegan? If you want the short answer, then yes: whiskey is vegan. Thank you very much for playing. But, you know me, I like to explore....

Is whiskey gluten free?

In this article we look at what gluten is, and whether whisky is gluten free. We also talk about why whisky is or isn't labelled as being gluten f...

What is whiskey made from?

What is whisky made from? Effectively, whisky is made from three ingredients: water, yeast and some kind of cereal. That’s the short answer, but it...