Over the past 500 years, hundreds of distilleries have come and gone in Scotland. Most of the distillery names that we recognize, such as Glenfiddich, MaCallan, or Glenlivet, originated in the 1800's, starting out as family operations. Today, there are six official scotch whisky producing regions; The Highlands - encompasses the whole northern mainland. Many … Continue reading Scotch Whisky Production
How did whisky get it's start in Scotland? Apparently it was introduced by Christian monks who migrated across Europe and settled into what is now the British Isles. These monks would likely have picked up fermenting and distillation techniques along the way. These early techniques, made from distilling wine and used primarily as medicine, were … Continue reading Whisky in Scotland
The famous stills at Glenmorangie Distillery Although the same basic whisky making process has been used for hundreds of years across the globe, each process has specific techniques to create an individual taste. It all starts with a source of food for the yeast. Whether it's barley in Scotland, corn in the United States or … Continue reading How whisky is made.
All alcohol is made up of three basic ingredients - water, yeast, and food for the yeast. Once the ingredients are combined and the alcohol is produced, it is either consumed, bottled, or distilled. Sometimes the newly distilled product is aged. That's what happens with whisky.So why do whiskies taste different? It depends on the … Continue reading Basic Elements of Whisky
Whisky 101 - Part 1 Welcome to Whisky Love. I'm Don Love, an avid fan and collector of whisky from around the world. For several years, I've been buying, tasting, researching, and debating the merits of whisky. It's a fascinating world, steeped in history and tradition.This site is intended to educate folks about the world … Continue reading An Introduction to Whisky
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