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Miona Madsen

Aug 21, 20236 min read

The New Scary World Of Whisky

Delve into the changing world of whisky and find out why some whisky lovers are feeling overwhelmed

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Miona Madsen

Feb 22, 20234 min read

The Legend of Dr Jim Swan

A mentor, innovator, scientist, and whisky lover - Dr. Jim Swan

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'The Whisky That Never Was' - A Look Into The World of Whisky Scams

Miona Madsen

Jan 9, 20238 min read

'The Whisky That Never Was' - A Look Into The World of Whisky Scams

The Nigerian prince has managed to get a hold of barrels of 1950s Macallan and cases of Pappy at a "good price".

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China - The New Whisky Producing Frontier

Miona Madsen

Dec 7, 20225 min read

China - The New Whisky Producing Frontier

Why are companies investing millions to start distilleries in China? And why now? The Whisky Ardvark will investigate.

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Miona Madsen

Nov 26, 20223 min read

The Glen Of It All

What's with all the Scottish whisky distilleries with the word 'Glen' in them? From single malts to blends and imaginary brands

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The Expansion of Brown-Forman - Brands and News in 2022

Miona Madsen

Oct 10, 20225 min read

The Expansion of Brown-Forman - Brands and News in 2022

Brown-Forman has announced the purchases of Gin Mare Gin, and Diplomatico Rum. And the soon-to-be-released Jack Daniel's Single Malt

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Miona Madsen

Sep 7, 202210 min read

Why Is Whisk(e)y So Expensive?

Why can't you buy a 50-year-old whisky for £100? Find out what factors contribute to the price of whiskies.

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Royal Whisky Warrants - Current & Past Holders + Brief History & Requirements

Miona Madsen

Aug 26, 202214 min read

Royal Whisky Warrants - Current & Past Holders + Brief History & Requirements

When were Royal Warrants introduced into the whisky world? How many distilleries and brands have one? And when was the first one granted?

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Miona Madsen

Aug 13, 20223 min read

Forsyths - Still Masters of Choice

The name Forsyths keeps popping up in the world of whisky, but what does the name mean?

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Designer Whiskies - Are Continental & Country Specific Flavor Profiles A Thing?

Miona Madsen

Aug 9, 20226 min read

Designer Whiskies - Are Continental & Country Specific Flavor Profiles A Thing?

Have you ever noticed a difference in the taste of whisky between countries? It is not by accident.

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Timeline of 158 Scottish Single Malt Distilleries

Miona Madsen

Aug 6, 20222 min read

Timeline of 158 Scottish Single Malt Distilleries

Discover when Scottish single malt distilleries were established, mothballed, and closed.

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What's In Your Glass? - Known Blended Whisky Components

Miona Madsen

Jul 11, 20225 min read

What's In Your Glass? - Known Blended Whisky Components

Find out what goes into blends including Chivas Regal, Johnnie Walker, Famous Grouse, and Monkey Shoulder + the Mastery of blending

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Shine Bright Like A Whisky Decanter - 10 Shiny Singles & Sets

Miona Madsen

Jul 2, 20228 min read

Shine Bright Like A Whisky Decanter - 10 Shiny Singles & Sets

Get to know your decanters. Includes Royal Salute Diamond Jubilee, Macallan M, Bowmore Onyx and Aston Martin, Glenlivet Winchester etc.

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Miona Madsen

Jun 23, 20224 min read

The Secrets of The Teaspoon Malts

For some the term "Teaspoon malt" might be a strange concept. What does it mean and why is it done?

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Miona Madsen

Jun 22, 202221 min read

Whisky Rules & Regulations by Country

Look into the whisky regulations from Scotland, Ireland, England, The EU, the USA, Australia, and Japan + history of the whisky by country

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Miona Madsen

Apr 11, 202211 min read

Whisky Rebranding And Brand Evolution Part 6 - Blends

Let's explore the histories of 10 well-known blends and their evolution over time.

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A 'Quick' Guide Into The New Rise of Irish Whiskey

Miona Madsen

Mar 26, 202219 min read

A 'Quick' Guide Into The New Rise of Irish Whiskey

Take a closer look at the new era of Irish whiskey production and distilleries.

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Miona Madsen

Feb 17, 20225 min read

5 Whiskies That Made Us Look Twice

We have picked out five whiskies that caught our attention and made us take a second glance.

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Miona Madsen

Feb 15, 20225 min read

10 Oldest Whiskies Ever Bottled

A new competition has emerged in the last decade - who can bottle the world's oldest whisky? Let's uncover the current winner.

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Whisky Distilleries & Brands - Who Owns What?

Miona Madsen

Feb 6, 20227 min read

Whisky Distilleries & Brands - Who Owns What?

Join us as we explore the leading players in the industry and their respective distilleries.

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