As the demand for whiskey rises, new distilleries are beginning to spring up throughout the globe, each adding something distinctive to the global whisky stage. These distilleries are pushing the boundaries of their innovation and ingenuity because demand appears to be steady. Additionally, these
Scotch is a type of whisky that is made in Scotland from water, malted barley, and yeast. There are five main types of Scotch whisky: single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch. To produce Scotch, the barley is first soaked in water and allowed to germinate, o
What is Burns Night? Burns Night, also known as Burns Supper or Robert Burns Day, is a celebration of the life and poetry of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. The event is typically held on January 25th, which is the anniversary of Bu
What is Whisky? Whisky is an alcoholic beverage made from grain, usually barley, corn, or rye. The grains are typically malted, meaning they are soaked in water and allowed to germinate, and then they are dried using a heat source, such as peat, coal, or wood. The dried grain is then ground int
As we stand on the cusp of a new year, it's natural to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. Here at CasKompare we like to look back and review the data and see what can be learned about the past years popular whiskies on CasKompare. Although none of the whiskies on this list will be a
About Black Bottle The Black Bottle brand has a long history, dating back to the 1800s. Charles, David, and Gordon Graham, three tea blenders from Aberdeen, initially created the brand in 1879. A new blend of Black Bottle that included Islay single malt whiskies was introduced in 1990, re
Sustainability - What Is It? What is whisky sustainability and why has it become such an important topic to discuss? To understand whisky sustainability let's first look at the pure meaning of the word in context to the environment. Sustainability: is the avoidance of the depletio
As the rise in popularity of whisky grows, we are starting to see new distilleries pop up all over the world, each bringing something unique to the worldwide whisky stage. As demand seems to be staying strong, these distilieres are pushing their creativity and experimentation to the limits. In add
In 2019 the release of the last season of the award winning TV show Game of Thrones based on George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire had arrived. Diageo partnered up with HBO to bring to fans across the globe a special release of 9 different bottles of whisky from 9 d
History Located in Dufftown in the Speyside region of Scotland, The Balvenie distillery dates back to 1892 when William Grant converted an 18th century mansion into a distillery. Production began in May of 1893 and has continued until today. Many of the original components are still in use like t
