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After scouring the vast reaches of the internet for what felt like an eternity, but was really just enough time to down half a naggin, here's what we've unearthed: A naggin, for the uninitiated, is a petite 200ml glass vessel brimming with spirits—your usual suspects: vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey....

Here is what we know about Barolo wine. To begin with it is from northwest Italy and produced in the Piedmont region. Made primarily from the Nebbiolo grape variety known for its high acidity, firm tannins, and complex flavours. Regarded as one of Italy's greatest wines for its structure and...

Pinpointing the exact inventor of whiskey is challenging, as the origins of distilled spirits are ancient and somewhat obscure. However, it's widely believed that whiskey/whisky (or a precursor to it) emerged independently in different regions over time.The earliest evidence of distilled spirits dates back to ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around...

Step into the world of Irish whiskey sophistication with Single Pot Still Irish Whisk(e)y, a revered spirit that epitomises craftsmanship, tradition, and character. But what exactly is it, and what sets it apart from other types of whiskey? Here we'll delve into the origins, production process, and unique qualities of...

Irish whiskey production involves several steps, from fermentation to distillation and aging.  Here's a general overview: Raw ingredient: As with all spirits it begins here and in the case of Irish whiskey they primarily use the grain, barley. Now there is some space in the Irish whiskey technical file that allows for other...

A single cask Irish whiskey, also known as a single barrel, is a type of whiskey that has been aged in a single oak cask. A single cask whiskey is bottled from a single barrel, offering a unique and unadulterated expression of the spirit. Here are some key characteristics of single...

An Independent Whiskey Bottler (Indie Bottler) is a company or individual that specialises in selecting and bottling whiskies from various distilleries. Unlike distilleries, which produce their own whiskey brands, independent bottlers purchase bottles of whiskey from distilleries and bottle them under their own labels - that's why we love to...