There are some things many whisky drinkers don’t know but would never dare to ask out loud. These are 10 questions about Scotch that Google gets asked a lot. Can Scotch go bad? Whisky can age only in wooden casks. It stops ageing once it’s…
While Japanese distilleries were originally based on imported knowledge and skill from Scotland, they aren’t simply making Scotch in Japan. There are many unique elements to the production of Japanese whisky, and that’s part of the reason why the distinctive drams that result have had…
You may not believe some of these facts as they are so far-fetched, but they’re true! 1. The most expensive whisky in the world currently is The Macallan Fine and Rare 60-Year-Old 1926, which was auctioned off for $1.9 million in October 2019. 2. The…
Twenty interesting and unusual things to know about whisky. 1. You almost did not get to enjoy that delicious glass of whisky – whenever you last had one – as whisky could have been banned if not for a medical loophole in the Prohibition period…
A newbie to whisky? No problem, we’ve got you covered! If you’re a seasoned whisky drinker, you may be surprised you may not know some of the fundamental facts that are always good to know. Here’s to a solid grounding of the water of life….
A cocktail introduced by the army of the British East India Company in India two centuries ago. In the 18th century, Scottish doctor George Cleghorn studied how quinine, a traditional cure for malaria, could be used to prevent the disease. The quinine was drunk in…
First, a few facts about Japanese whisky. So popular has Japanese whisky (not whiskey) become in recent years and so constantly ranked in the top 5 and 10 that it is no longer the discarded cousin of Scotch whisky. With the likes of Hibiki, Nikka,…
Following our earlier article on knowing Japanese whisky, here are five further things you need to know about this wildly popular beverage. While Japan was traditionally best known for its sake and shochu, today, it also has a thriving whisky industry that’s lauded by spirit…
Konnichiwa! Good to enjoy Japanese whisky, which is all the rage, and even better to know how it all began. You may know Suntory, Yamazaki, Hibiki. But Masataka and Shinjiro? Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t know these two. They’re not names of some…
How do I register to be a member? It’s been two weeks since the launch of AE Club and visitors have been flocking to the brand-new website to check out its offerings. For that, we thank every visitor and welcome all new members. We discovered…