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Japanese whiskey is a bit like that swanky cousin of yours. They dress smartly, work that cool job in the city that you don’t really understand and you only really see them on special occasions.With a flavor as unique as Scotch and a history just as interesting, we decided to find out more. Take a look at our selection of Japanese whiskeys and explore along with us.The birth of an upstartJapan’s first distillery didn’t open until 1924 which makes Japanese whiskey very much the newcomer on the bl …

Scotch has always held a mystifying allure. For aficionados, knowing the ins and outs of how it’s made and which ones to drink is entry to a sort of elite class of sophistication, while for those on the outside looking in, being able to enjoy a good glass—or dram should we say—of Scotch and say something clever about it seems like something to aspire to.It needn’t be quite that pretentious though, because Scotch just happens to be whisky made in one of four regions in Scotland, and knowing which …

Summer’s nearly over, we hope it was a hot and sunny one! As the evenings grow shorter and clouds start to linger menacingly on the horizon, like us, you might be scouring your drinks cabinet wondering what liquor is appropriate for a fall season cocktail hour.Well, the choice is simple my friends. Grab a bottle of Bacardi Oakheart or another favorite rum—be it dark, brown or white—and join us in mixing up one of these delicious rum cocktails. Better yet, invite some friends over and make it a p …

Scotch is becoming an increasingly popular spirit, and people are seeing it at parties and get-togethers more and more. However, with all the different brands and types of scotch whiskey out there, many new scotch drinkers are a bit confused. First thing to know is your malts and blends - that way you can understand what gives a whiskey its flavor profile, and how to best pick something that matches your tastes. Scotch whiskey is labeled as single-malt or blend. The standard …