Guides and tasting notes

Rye Whiskey Explained: What Makes a Rye and What to Buy

Rye Whiskey Explained: What Makes a Rye and What to Buy

What the word rye means on American, Canadian, Australian and European labels, how rye tastes next to bourbon, and three classic rye cocktails to make at home.
Scotch Whisky Regions Explained: What the Label Tells You and What It Doesn't

Scotch Whisky Regions Explained: What the Label Tells You and What It Doesn't

What Speyside, Highland, the Islands, Islay, Campbeltown and Lowland mean on a Scotch label, why the region is a starting point rather than a flavour guarantee, and bottles to try.