Resources
Educational Resources and Favorites - Whisky Bars, Bottle Shops, Distillery Tours and More...
Informative Pics
Peat depth over Scotland
Different sizes of casks used to mature whisky
Flavor compounds found in Scottish whisky
Effects on whisky over time spent in sherry casks made from both American and European oak. Note color and loss to 'angel's share'.
Effects on whisky over time spent in refill and bourbon casks made from both American and European oak. Note color and loss to 'angel's share'.
Qualities of American White Oak Quercus alba
Favorites - Always Evolving!
Whisky Bars
UK
The Pot Still - Glasgow, Scotland https://thepotstill.co.uk
The Ben Nevis - Glasgow, Scotland https://www.thebennevisbar.com
Devil's Advocate - Edinburgh, Scotland. https://devilsadvocateedinburgh.co.uk
Milroy's - London, England https://milroys.co.uk
USA,
Birds of a Feather - Baltimore, MD
Jack Rose.- Washington D.C. https://jackrosediningsaloon.com
Judge's Bench. - Ellicott City, MD https://judgesbenchpub.com
Cured 18th&21st. - Columbia, MD https://www.cured1821.com
Macleod's Scottish Pub - Seattle (Ballard), WA https://www.macleodsballard.com
The Barrel Thief - Seattle (Fremont), WA https://bthief.com
Bottle Shops
UK
Cadenheads - London, Campbelltown, Edinburgh
The Whisky Shop - Glasgow, Scotland (18 locations in UK). https://www.whiskyshop.com
The Good Spirits Co. - Glasgow, Scotland, https://www.thegoodspiritsco.com
Drinkmonger - Pitlochry, Scotland.
USA
Petite Cellars, Ellicott City, MD.
Alview Liquors - Ellicott City, MD
https://www.instagram.com/allview_liquors/?hl=en
The French Paradox - Stevenson, MD
https://thefrenchparadoxwines.com
Traveling in Scotland
Speyside
Lodging - The Gables Whisky B&B Located in Dufftown - The heart of Speyside, The Gables Whisky B&B has everything a whisky lover could possibly want: beautifully appointed (whisky themed) and very comfortable rooms, delicious home cooked food and an unbelievably well-stocked whisky bar that stocks over 600 bottles! The icing on the cake is the delightful couple who own it are walking encyclopedias of all things whisky and are happy to help recommend quality local whisky experiences.
Campbelltown
Lodging - The Royal Hotel Old world Edwardian style with modern luxuries, this hotel is elegant and stylish. Comfortable rooms with an onsite pub and grill, the Royal is right in the heart of Campbelltown with a delightful view over the harbor and easy walks to local shops and distilleries.
Food - Number 42 Located on Main Street, this restaurant serves delicious locally sourced meals. Their cocktail, and bar selection is fantastic.
Distillery Tours
UK
Planning your trip to visit Scottish distilleries. Start here - Wandering Spirits Global They have loads of resources to help you plan your tour of Scottish distilleries
Springbank Distillery - Campbelltown - Barley To Bottle Tour
Isle of Harris, Tarbert, Isle of Harris - Distillery tour
Ben Riach - Elgin Speyside - Grape and Grain Tour - full distillery tour and food paired tasting.
Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne - Collection tour and tasting
Glen Allachie, Aberlour - Connaisseurs tour
More in Moray Tours offers full guided tours to all the sites of Speyside. They specialize in full day distillery tours that they can customize to the customer's needs.
Cool Whisky Stuff
Cairn Craft - accessories for whisky tasting - https://www.cairncraft.com
Other
Old Line Scotch Club - Maryland's best whisky club - www.thescotchclub.com
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - Specializing in unique whisky experiences through single cask bottlings - www.smws.com