A Bourbon Backbone
Originally published in Unfiltered #74 — Lee 'Connas' Connor dives into the world of the ex-bourbon refill hogshead in this cask exploration article.
Stashed in the Attic: Old Bottle Effect
Featured in Unfiltered #60 Words: Tom Bruce-Gardyne OBE, or ‘old bottle effect’ lest anyone confuse it with the Queen’s birthday honours, is something of an enigma. It clearly exists in the world of fine wine, but [...]
Does Size Matter? Exploring Cask Size Types
Discover how different cask sizes affect the flavour of the spirit as we look at three popular cask sizes — barrel, hogshead and butt.
The Whisky Staples
It's back to basics with Andrew as he highlights some of the foundations of whisky appreciation that will help you understand and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the spirit.
Understanding The Regions Of Scotland
Explore the different regions of Scotland and discover some of their unique flavours.
Deciphering Terms
Know your terms! Matt Bailey explains some terms and phrases you may not recognise when it comes to the whisky and wine world colliding.
Inside the Cask: A Look at Maturation
A brief overview of maturation and how different casks and environments affect the maturation process.
What is single cask, single malt whisky?
What is single cask, single malt whisky? The Society is the worldwide leader, and most-awarded, independent bottler and whisky club on earth. What we have done best since 1983 is producing single cask, single [...]
What does the colour of whisky tell us about whisky?
Can the colour of a whisky really reveal anything about how it will taste? The biggest mistake in whisky appreciation, according to Chivas Brothers director of blending Sandy Hyslop, is judging a dram by its [...]
Think Tank: Floor Maltings
There’s something beautifully self-contained about a distillery that still malts its own barley – taking the grain direct from the farm, steeping it in water and then spreading it over a stone floor, to be [...]