Whiskey Making Essential ingredients

Distillers are using science and traditional methods to take advantage of the infinite range of tastes, tones, colors, aromas, but it still begins with the combination of grains used in the mash.

Wine & Spirits in the Bible: Top 7 Frequently Asked Questions

Wine & Spirits Journal Wine and the Bible

Wine & Spirits Journal: Wine in the bible From the creation of the world’s first vineyard, to the miracle of turning of water into wine, alcoholic beverages made from fermenting grapes have played a starring role in the Judeo-Christian religions from the very beginning. Biblical scriptures mention wine more than 500 times, including those who […]

Barley Based Whiskey

Barley scoop with stalks

Barley is the World’s Oldest Cultivated Grain! The grandaddy of all whisky grains, barley is the world’s oldest cultivated cereal, emerging in the Fertile Crescent of what is now Iraq and the Levant around the year 8500 BCE. Barley was the first grain recorded in Anglo-history to be used to make whisky in Scotland and […]

The Journey to Your Favorite Scotch Whisky

According to the Scotch Whisky Association, there are five Scotch Whisky regions – Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. Each offers a different perspective on Scotch Whisky. Scotch Whisky Regions The differing terroir, including the soil, climate, and sunlight help give Scotch Whisky from select regions their distinctive character. Below is a brief description for […]