Dirk Van Ooyen
Whiskey, a beloved spirit savored around the world, is a product of nature's simplest ingredients. At its heart, whiskey is nothing more than water, yeast, and most importantly, grain....
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....
Whisky lovers, we've got a treat for you today! We're going on a time-traveling adventure to compare whisky production methods between the 18th century and today. Understanding...
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...
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,...
Whisky lovers, get ready for a journey into the past, as today, we're delving into the intriguing role whisky played during one of the most dramatic periods in American history...
There's a world of difference between sipping a peaty Scotch, an earthy Irish whiskey, or a sweet and smoky American bourbon. These variations are not merely due to the distilleries'...
