Steve C
In the 18th century, the choice of grain for whiskey production was largely determined by regional availability. In Scotland and Ireland, barley was the predominant grain, while in...
Historically, women have played an indispensable role in societal transformation. One such transformative movement was the Temperance Movement in North America leading up to Prohibition....
Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink? Not so in whisky production! Here's a playful dive into the scientific significance of water in crafting the spirit we all adore....
Welcome to Whisky 101, folks! Today, we're exploring the fantastic world of whisky, whisky, whiskey, and, yes, more whisky! Oh, did I mention whisky? By the end of this tour,...
The history of whiskey, or whisky as it's spelled in some countries, is long and somewhat shrouded in time. While the exact origins of whiskey are unclear, we can trace its ancestry...
Every whisky connoisseur will tell you that the secret to a great whisky lies in three key elements - grain, yeast, and water. But did you know that it's the water, often overlooked,...
Aging is a critical stage in whiskey production. The choice of cask, the length of maturation, and the aging environment all influence the spirit's final character. But what are...
Prohibition, the legal enforcement banning alcohol sale and consumption in the United States from 1920 to 1933, was a unique period that saw a rise in illegal activities designed...
