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If you’ve been searching for a reliable guide to bourbon, you’re going to find what you need here. Whether we’re schooling you anew or just pointing you in the right direction, you sure would get one healthy pour of knowledge today. Fair warning, though: the bourbon well runs deep.  There’s always more to learn!

Give a man bourbon, and you have a friend. Teach a man bourbon, and you

Our Bourbon for Beginners Guide is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a meet ‘n’ greet, a warmup, an introduction, a hearty “welcome to the family”! What we love most is that the world of bourbon is approachable.  It’s for prince and pauper alike.

Communal as it may be, though, bourbon is mighty and beloved. It’s a whiskey to worship. So, beginners, approach it--of course! But understan

We’ve created the perfect Scotch Beginners Guide to help all you Scotch newbies learn the oh-so-smoky ropes. Maybe you’re interested in getting to know the spirit before you dive in. Maybe you’ve already had your first hard introduction and are returning to give the whisky another chance (since it busted you in the mouth during the initial round).

First things first: if you’re thinking that Sc

So, yeah, why use a decanter for Scotch? We’re going to tackle the question, but first, a super-brief history lesson. It all started out in a pretty practical sense. Back in the day, when it was time to get whisky from the barrel, you needed a decanter to literally make the transition. (Note: We’re going with the “whisky” regional spelling when referring to the Scotch today, in honor of Scotland and thi

The intricate practice of creating fermented beverages started around 10,000 BC. Since then, the human race has distilled (pun intended) and perfected the process of how liquor is made. This tradition of fermentation and distillation has given birth to a number of different spirits throughout the years such as whiskey, rum, vodka, tequila, and gin to name a few.

Even though many of us enjoy

As decanter specialists, one of the most common questions our customers ask us is, “Does whiskey evaporate?” The answer isn’t a clear yes or no since several factors are involved. Whether or not it evaporates depends largely on how it’s stored.

Once the bottle has been opened, the liquid is, of course, exposed to oxygen. If that exposure continues, a slow

There are hundreds of whiskey accounts on Twitter, but which are the ones worth following? Truth is, we’re partial to mixing it up. Thus, we love and suggest following a variety of whiskey accounts. In doing so, you'd get a blend of expertise, product info, reviews, cocktail ideas, and fun.

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