The Symphony of Kavalan - The Whisky Ardvark Observation
Discover the meaning behind Kavalan Taiwanese Whisky expressions
top of page
'Dig a Little Deeper'
.png)
The Whisky Ardvark
All Posts
Search
Miona Madsen
Sep 26, 20226 min read
From Heads to Tails - Understanding What Happens During a Distillation Run
Temperatures and compounds that you can find during distillation
333 views0 comments
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.
83 views0 comments
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?
680 views0 comments
Miona Madsen
Aug 19, 20227 min read
George Smith - The Whisky Pioneer With Determination & A Pair of Pistols
The story of a man who changed the Scottish whisky industry forever.
422 views0 comments
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?
143 views0 comments
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.
57 views0 comments
Miona Madsen
Aug 2, 20225 min read
Grants & The Goblets of Whisky - The Grant Whisky Families of Scotland
Find out what is the difference between Glen Grant, Grant's Blend, William Grant & Sons, and George & John Grant.
376 views0 comments
Miona Madsen
Jul 20, 202211 min read
Grain Whisky Distilleries of Scotland - The Unsung Heroes
Grain whisky is often drunk but not acknowledged. Get to know your grain whisky distilleries.
432 views0 comments
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
49 views0 comments
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.
26 views0 comments
Miona Madsen
Jun 27, 202211 min read
The Enchanting Geishas of Karuizawa
The Karuizawa Geisha series is one of the most sought-after Japanese whisky collections worldwide. Get to know them all!
197 views0 comments
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?
113 views0 comments
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
1,860 views2 comments
Miona Madsen
Jun 8, 202210 min read
A "Quick" Look into the Japanese Whisky Industry & Distilleries - Part 2
Part 2 of Japanese Whisky distilleries in operation 2022
218 views0 comments
Miona Madsen
May 24, 202221 min read
A "Quick" Look into the Japanese Whisky Industry & Distilleries - Part 1
Foreword: When we started writing this article we had no idea what kind of rabbit hole we had gotten ourselves into. We quickly (but not...
345 views0 comments
Miona Madsen
May 4, 202211 min read
The Story of The Pappy Van Winkle - History & Hype
How did Pappy go from a product that no one would buy to a whiskey that no one would drink because there's too much profit to be made?
379 views0 comments
Miona Madsen
Apr 26, 20226 min read
5 Distillery Disasters
Whisky lovers know about the drunken cows of Banff, but many distilleries have faced disasters like bombings and fires.
665 views0 comments
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.
288 views0 comments
Miona Madsen
Apr 3, 20226 min read
From Gin To Whisky - Scottish Whisky Distilleries Making Gin
20 Scottish whisky distilleries are also producing gin, but for these spirit makers which came first: gin or whisky?
53 views0 comments
bottom of page