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Whisky has been a table companion for centuries, but not much about the amber liquid has changed through the ages. Vintage insights remain relevant. We've curated some interesting excerpts from older publications that are rather difficult to find in bookstores today.
November 29, 2021
According to ancient rules, a "great liquor" is one which improves with aging. A definition that is still very much in use today.
With maturation t...
November 28, 2021
Like any other alcoholic spirit, the distillation process is an essential step to whisky production. It is by no means a straightforward and sim...
November 28, 2021
The ancient and magical process of fermentation in foods dates back many a millenia. Silvano Samaroli briefly describes the role of fermentatio...
November 28, 2021
In whisky-making, after the malting process comes the mashing process. Silvano Samaroli briefly discusses the intricacies of the mashing / infus...
November 28, 2021
The root of the term "Whisky" is derived from the Gaelic word "Uisguebaugh" (pronounced "oohkubeya"), in the Latin spoken by friars "aqua vitae"...
October 14, 2021
Barley is traditionally allowed to germinate on a "malting floor" in Scotch distilleries.
An old advertisement for a famous brand of Whisky hu...
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