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Miona Madsen
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Heineken Has Entered The Whisky Stage With CVH Spirits
Scotch whisky enthusiasts will be interested to know that three Scottish single malt distilleries are now under new ownership
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 202220 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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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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