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What Is So Special About Mizunara Oak?
Mizunara is the world's most expensive wood used in whisky. Why desire to use oak, which many describe as a nightmare to work with?

Miona Madsen
Feb 6, 20247 min read
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The Botanist - Now Also a Gin For Whisky Drinkers
Are you a whisky enthusiast who wants to explore the world of gin? Bruichladdich has the perfect solution.

Miona Madsen
Feb 4, 20244 min read
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Is The World's Most Expensive Whisky 'The World's Most Expensive Whisky'?
What can you get with $2.8 million? Is it the most expensive whisky in the world or a collector's piece that happens to include whisky?

Miona Madsen
Jan 30, 20245 min read
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European Rye On The Rise
The trend of making rye whiskies has expanded outside the borders of the US. Join us to discover the European countries producing rye whisky

Miona Madsen
Jan 17, 20249 min read
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Extravagant Whisky Releases of 2022 & 2023
Discover some of the extravagant whisky bottlings from 2022 and 2023.

Miona Madsen
Jan 10, 20249 min read
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Heineken Has Entered The Whisky Stage With CVH Spirits
Scotch whisky enthusiasts will be interested to know that three Scottish single malt distilleries are now under new ownership

Miona Madsen
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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The New Scary World Of Whisky
Delve into the changing world of whisky and find out why some whisky lovers are feeling overwhelmed

Miona Madsen
Aug 21, 20236 min read
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The Legend of Dr Jim Swan
A mentor, innovator, scientist, and whisky lover - Dr. Jim Swan

Miona Madsen
Feb 22, 20234 min read
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'The Whisky That Never Was' - A Look Into The World of Whisky Scams
The Nigerian prince has managed to get a hold of barrels of 1950s Macallan and cases of Pappy at a "good price".

Miona Madsen
Jan 9, 20238 min read
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China - The New Whisky Producing Frontier
Why are companies investing millions to start distilleries in China? And why now? The Whisky Ardvark will investigate.

Miona Madsen
Dec 7, 20225 min read
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The Glen Of It All
What's with all the Scottish whisky distilleries with the word 'Glen' in them? From single malts to blends and imaginary brands

Miona Madsen
Nov 26, 20223 min read
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The Expansion of Brown-Forman - Brands and News in 2022
Brown-Forman has announced the purchases of Gin Mare Gin, and Diplomatico Rum. And the soon-to-be-released Jack Daniel's Single Malt

Miona Madsen
Oct 10, 20225 min read
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Why Is Whisk(e)y So Expensive?
Why can't you buy a 50-year-old whisky for £100? Find out what factors contribute to the price of whiskies.

Miona Madsen
Sep 7, 202210 min read
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Royal Whisky Warrants - Current & Past Holders + Brief History & Requirements
When were Royal Warrants introduced into the whisky world? How many distilleries and brands have one? And when was the first one granted?

Miona Madsen
Aug 27, 202214 min read
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Forsyths - Still Masters of Choice
The name Forsyths keeps popping up in the world of whisky, but what does the name mean?

Miona Madsen
Aug 13, 20223 min read
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Designer Whiskies - Are Continental & Country Specific Flavor Profiles A Thing?
Have you ever noticed a difference in the taste of whisky between countries? It is not by accident.

Miona Madsen
Aug 9, 20226 min read
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Timeline of 158 Scottish Single Malt Distilleries
Discover when Scottish single malt distilleries were established, mothballed, and closed.

Miona Madsen
Aug 6, 20222 min read
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What's In Your Glass? - Known Blended Whisky Components
Find out what goes into blends including Chivas Regal, Johnnie Walker, Famous Grouse, and Monkey Shoulder + the Mastery of blending

Miona Madsen
Jul 11, 20225 min read
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Shine Bright Like A Whisky Decanter - 10 Shiny Singles & Sets
Get to know your decanters. Includes Royal Salute Diamond Jubilee, Macallan M, Bowmore Onyx and Aston Martin, Glenlivet Winchester etc.

Miona Madsen
Jul 3, 20228 min read
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The Secrets of The Teaspoon Malts
For some the term "Teaspoon malt" might be a strange concept. What does it mean and why is it done?

Miona Madsen
Jun 23, 20224 min read
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