ABV affects both flavour intensity and the drinking experience. Higher ABV whiskies generally have a more concentrated flavour profile and a fuller mouthfeel, but they can also feel hotter and...

In Scotland’s relatively cool and humid climate, alcohol tends to evaporate slightly faster than water, meaning ABV can slowly decrease as the whisky ages. In warmer, drier climates (such as...

In the United States, bourbon must be matured in new, charred American oak barrels by law. Once a barrel has been used for bourbon, it cannot be reused for another...

On the palate, sherry cask whiskies often show notes of raisins, figs, dates, orange peel, almonds, spice, and chocolate. The texture is often richer and more viscous compared to ex-bourbon...

While peat is an iconic element of Scotch whisky heritage, most Scotch produced today is actually unpeated. This style offers a broad range of flavours, from light and floral to...

A NAS whisky, by contrast, can contain whiskies of various ages, including very young spirit, without specifying the youngest. However, it still must meet the legal requirement that all Scotch...