Behind the barrel blog
The whisky industry is constantly evolving, and with so many long-standing traditions, there is always something to discuss.
We are proud to introduce our new blog that we have named Behind the Barrel. This blog is an outlet for us to talk about emerging consumer trends, the status of our whisky batches, and ways to discuss how we plan to disrupt this history-steeped industry.
Factoid: Whisky (or Whiskey) is primarily made in Scotland, Ireland, Canada, India, Japan and the United States. The word “whisky” comes from the Gaelic word “uisge” which means “water”.
Scotch Godfather: Almond and Whisky
The Godfather is a two-ingredient cocktail that punches well above its simplicity. Scotch and amaretto, stirred over ice, nothing else. And yet the combination of ...
Building a Diverse Whisky Portfolio
A good cook keeps the kitchen stocked with ingredients from everywhere, and I treat my whisky shelves the same way. A peaty Islay single malt ...
The Highland Fling: A Classic Scotch Cocktail
When I first ordered a Highland Fling, I was tucked into a snug bar in Edinburgh, the smell of malt and peat hanging in the ...
The Investment Case for Sustainable Whisky Production
Sustainable whisky used to be a niche pitch, something a distillery mentioned in a footnote to look current. That era is over. Every major spirits ...
Smoky Scotch Penicillin Cocktail: Recipe, History, and Best Bottles
Few modern cocktails have earned their place behind the bar as quickly as the Penicillin. Built on blended Scotch, fresh lemon, and honey-ginger syrup, then ...
Scotch Whisky Sour: Five Variations to Make at Home
A good whisky sour is three ingredients and a little patience. Scotch makes the drink more interesting than the bourbon version most bars default to: ...
Rare Whiskey Finds: Investment Gems Worth Hunting
A single bottle of Macallan 1926 sold at Sotheby’s in November 2023 for US$2.7 million, the most ever paid for a spirit at auction. That ...
Prohibition Scofflaw Rye Cocktail
During Prohibition, Americans crossed the border or ducked into speakeasies for a drink, and bartenders on both sides of the line kept mixing. One cocktail ...
Understanding Whisky Barrel Quality and Maturation
A whisky barrel is far more than a storage vessel. Short of the distillate itself, the cask is the single biggest influence on what ends ...