Flavour
Whisky is characterised above all by its variety of flavours. Find out here how the flavour is influenced and how it can be captured.
Where does the Flavour come from?
Whisky gets its unique flavour from a variety of production and maturation factors.
Peat and its importance in Whisky
Peat is of great importance in whisky production. When the malted grain is dried over a peat fire, it produces the typical smoky flavour that is hotly debated among whisky fans. Some love it, others not so much. Smoke polarises!
Smoky whisky
This article provides a comprehensive insight into the world of smoky whiskies. It explains what "smoky" means in whisky, how the intensity of the smoky flavour is measured and why peat plays a crucial role. It also introduces well-known smoky whiskies and distilleries.
Cork nuance
Cork taint in whisky? The problem is mainly known from wine bottles, but whisky can also be affected. Bad corks can affect the flavour and spoil the enjoyment. Find out here why whisky bottles can also cork and how to recognise this!
