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Prohibition of The United States

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Chris Sissy

The Volstead act or Prohibition act took effect in 1920. In a few states across America laws were already set up in an attempt to stop the consumption of alcohol. These laws were in effect before the 18th amendment (Volstead act, Prohibition act) was passed before congress. Continue reading →

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Using Whisky Blogs Makes Finding The Right Whisky Online Easier

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Gregory Burbenne

A smart consumer knows that doing research before buying anything is essential if you want to buy a quality product. With the Internet becoming more widespread and accessible, many people are devoted to creating blogs and websites to help consumers learn more about the best products out there in the market. The whisky market has been especially assisted by bloggers, whether amateur or connoisseur, helping their fellow whisky lovers to find the best brands from all over. Continue reading →

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The Importance of Blended Scotch Whisky

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Colonial Spirits

One of the most common misunderstandings in the liquor world is that single malt Scotch is of a higher quality than blended Scotch. This is completely unfounded and false. The designations “single malt” and “blended” are basically alternative ways of expressing the same product. Continue reading →

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How About a Scotch?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Alan Sutton

So what is Scotch Whisky? According to UK law, Scotch is defined by “The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009″. The regulations outline how it must be produced and labeled. If you are drinking Scotch you can rest assured that the following conditions were met: Continue reading →

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Whisky Cocktails – What Exactly Are Whisky Cocktails

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Cecilia Dacruz

Whisky or even whiskey can be enjoyed in many ways. The most common approaches to drink whiskey are to ingest it neat or drink it around the rocks. For beginner drinkers, to beverage liquor  neat or upright is to drink this without ice, normal water, or other mixes. It is might be shaken with ice however it is strained and dished up without ice. Meanwhile, whiskey on the rocks is actually served with a ample amount of ice in the short glass. Some users like to enjoy their own whisky at its purest form but do not take advantage of the burning sensation involving liquor so they always request their drink being served on the boulders. Continue reading →

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When and Where was the First Whiskey Made?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Bill Sutton

In the Scottish highlands, several men pick up firewood and brush, return to their house and stoke the huge fire raging beneath cauldrons of barley mash. It’s about 1150 A.D. and the men, monks safeguarded by giant monastery walls, are creating a high-alcohol drink called “uisge beatha,” the breath of life (aqua vitae in Latin). Around Europe, the truly amazing cathedrals are just being started utilizing the new technique: the flying buttress. A Wonderful Crusade is underway inside the Holy Land. Continue reading →

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