If you’re a whiskey lover, then you know there’s nothing quite like taking a shot of your favorite brand. Whether you prefer your whiskey neat, on the rocks, or mixed in a cocktail, there’s no denying the satisfaction that comes from downing a shot of that smooth, smoky liquid. But with so many different types of whiskey out there, it can be hard to know …
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If you’re a whiskey lover, you know that smoothness is one of the most desirable qualities in a good whiskey. Smooth whiskey is easy to drink, with a pleasant taste that doesn’t burn or overpower the palate. Whether you prefer bourbon, rye, or scotch, there are plenty of smooth whiskeys out there to satisfy your craving. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of …
Continue readingLet’s talk about Mackmyra Intelligens AI:01 (I know, me too this kind of appellation really reminds me of someone… ). Let’s talk about something pretty unique and somehow fascinating ! When I first received Swedish-whisky producer Mackmyra‘s press release about this innovative, “first of its kind” bottling, my initial reaction was a cheer excitement, as a “young” (I mean, is 29 still young though …
Continue readingthe Italian Puni distillery matures part of its stock in a derelict bunker dating back to WWII. Mackmyra is also matured underground, in a former mine called the Bodås Mine, where the temperature remains around 7°C all year round (amongst other uncommon maturation spots: Chugoku Jozo in Japan have been putting its cask for aging in a 100-meter long ancient railway tunnel!). Box has bottled a limited …
Continue readingAs Scandinavia, and especially Sweden is becoming a world-class whisky producing region – not only thanks to big players like Mackmyra but also via smaller craft distilleries spreading the territory – there’s a lot to learn – AND TASTE – when it comes to Swedish whisky. If French are said to be the N°1 whisky consumers in the world, Sweden is actually known for being …
Continue readingI recently came across another crowdfunding campaign for (yet again) a new craft distillery, I may have just shut the page like “Come’on I’m not putting one more $ on another business school project!” but then I read it ’til the end and my inner whisky-loving self (and also my world-whisky-fan self & I-love-everything-Scandinavian-so-much-I-Still-Don’t-Know-Why-I’m-Living-in-the-Southwest-of-France self) couldn’t just ignore it without noticing Sall Whisky was actually one …
Continue readingAnthony Baldwin, founder of the Baldwin Distilling Company, kindly took some time to answer my 7 questions! First of all, could you please tell me a bit more about yourself, where do you come from and how did you get into whisky? I have a very diverse background. I grew up about 2 hours SW of Canberra in a little farming community by the name …
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