Talk to anyone about whiskey and you’ll often come up against the age old debate: whiskey with an ‘e’ or whisky without. Luckily, the whiskey world is a broad church, with room for everyone to enjoy the spirit in their own way. From the infrequent dabbler, to cocktail kings and queens, to the enthusiastic...
As cask whiskey opens up to private investors, this also provides many opportunities. But buyers should be cautious as this can raise risks too. The key to understanding the potential of cask whiskey investment safely, is through a thorough understanding of the market. However, the...
The world we left in March is very different to the one we find today. In some ways, however, the pandemic has simply accelerated existing trends. Look at remote working: the technologies to allow companies to operate remotely have been around for a long time — we just didn’t choose to take advantage of it. The companies that have thrived saw the existing...
I’m often asked how I got into the whiskey business? And just like a fine Single Malt, the more I think about it, the more layered and complex it becomes. Pride The first thing to say is that I wasn’t born into it. I am a proud Irishman — and whiskey...
Irish whiskey is undergoing a renaissance. And as demand for premium craft Irish whiskey soars, the market is expanding exponentially. This means more distillers, more producers and ever more variants of Irish whiskey hitting the market all over the world. You can find out about the...
Whiskey or whisky? Scotch, Irish or Bourbon? Craft or mainstream? The world of whiskey is complex, particularly if you’re new to it. There are many classifications, origins, styles and types to discover, and if you’re just dipping your toe into the world of whiskey, it’s...