Jonathan revels in the experiential pleasure that is to be found in Scottish whiskies, and delights in sharing that experience with others. He has deepened his knowledge of Scottish whisky through a course of study through the Edinburgh Whisky Academy. Additionally he has personally toured several distilleries in Scotland and amassed a sizable collection of the 'water of life'.
Sujata is a fan of nuance. She prefers more delicate and approachable whiskies. Sujata is our Chief Procurement Officer for Duty-Free bottling.
Ringo welcomes all guests to the whisky bar and will happily warm a lap. Ringo loves to nose a quality dram.
Scots didn't invent whisky, that accolade goes to our Celtic cousins in Ireland. However, they definitely perfected the process to deliver the most flavorfully diverse beverage on the planet. The process of crafting Scottish whisky is a fascinating testament to human endeavor; one which involves deep scientific and artistic knowledge and mastery.
There's a tangible pleasure in exploring the myriad of scents and flavors found in a 'wee dram' of Scottish single malt, whisky. The experience awakens the senses and can transport the drinker to different locations or situations in the mind. Noticing and labeling aromas and flavors is a mental exercise that can challenge the drinker and can be developed with practice.
... And because, "If it's not Scottish, It's crap!"
The best way to enjoy a wee dram is with friends and loved ones!
Drinking Scottish whisky is an experience best shared. It can transport one to different places and situations through exercising our least used senses. When it comes to maximizing that experience, our preference is to appreciate the full craftsmanship of the maker by drinking it neat - no ice, no soda; possibly a drop or two of clean water to accentuate aromas or flavor.
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The term 'Single Malt' refers to a whisky that is only made from malted barley that has been produced under the roof of a single distillery. Single Malts are the highest quality and most singularly crafted of all the whisky categories. A 'blended' whisky is one which has taken casks from several different distilleries then been blended together in a different facility. Blended whisky can be made from barley, but often includes distillate made from other (inferior) grains like corn or wheat. 'All Grain' whiskies are made with grains other than barley, often made in industrial column stills.
Scotland is home to over 140 distilleries, with more being built and coming online every year. Each distillery may produce several different expressions to offer its customers. Independent bottlers will create blends of whiskies from different distilleries as well, So there are thousands of different individual expressions of single malt, blended and grain whiskies to explore.
Peat is an amazing resource found in northern ecosystems. Peat consists of a mixture of decomposed plant materials (grasses, moss, tree roots), dead animals, and soil that has become tightly compacted over thousands of years in a water-saturated environment and in the absence of oxygen. Peat has been used as a fuel source in the Scottish highlands for thousands of years to heat family homes. Distilleries use this resource to dry green malted barley and impart a variety of phenolic compounds through the smoke that enrich the aroma and flavor of the whisky. Peated whiskies can present a range of flavors from smoked meats to bandaids.
*Thanks to Adam Safir for his explanation of peat.
Many factors contribute to the price of a bottle of whisky. Working backwards:
Given all these factors, it is a wonder that our purchased bottles, are as accessible as they are. Not all Scottish whisky is crazy expensive. There are many affordable, quality whiskies on the market.
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