Whisky Thoughpieces

Thoughtpiece on the motivations for collecting whisky

August 1, 2018

Collecting whisky is an interesting and polarising hobby; some people think you should not collect, but buy only to open and some think you should build collections as both an investment and as a traditional ho...

No longer lost in translation, a Whisky Tourist’s Guide to Japan

Greg

July 27, 2018

Whisky Thoughpieces

Tokyo has long had a special place in my heart, when I visited the first time I was a whisky fan who was exploring a city that had long been a fascination to me, now a decade later I returned with work and my e...

How to Drink Japanese Whisky in Style

Greg

July 21, 2018

Japanese Whisky, Whisky Thoughpieces

To celebrate dekantā’s third anniversary in June, Japanese whisky writers, journalists and valued friends gathered at Mayfair restaurant and bar Sexy Fish to sample a very special whisky for the first time. It ...

Insight from the 2018 William Grant & Sons Market Report

Greg

July 18, 2018

Learn (more) about whisky, Whisky Thoughpieces

Insight from the 2018 William Grant & Sons Market Report is like Christmas for brand strategy people like myself... especially as the big outtake is that there is a new movement is on the rise; welcome to t...

The Glencairn whisky glass today and tomorrow – part two

Greg

July 16, 2018

Whisky Thoughpieces

In part one I spoke about the humble beginnings of the Glencairn whisky glass forged in the opinion that whisky was to be enjoyed from appearance to nose to palate and finish, rather than just held in a tumbler...

The cycle of naming whisky brands and products

Greg

July 12, 2018

Learn (more) about whisky, Whisky Thoughpieces

Naming whisky brands and products is such a challenge. It is no secret that I consult within the whisky and spirits industry with all things brand, marketing, packaging, design and NPD. Naturally I cannot, and ...

The creation of the Glencairn whisky glass – part one

Greg

July 9, 2018

Interviews, Interviews, Whisky Thoughpieces

You must have heard of the humble Glencairn glass, dubbed The Official Whisky Glass which is ubiquitous in the industry and in pretty much every whisky bar in the world, more than likely you own one, several or...

Speaking with the Head Distiller of Balcones, official whisky of July 4th on GreatDrams

Greg

July 4, 2018

Bourbon, Learn (more) about whisky, Whisky Thoughpieces, World whisky

As it’s July 4th, it only makes sense to put a focus on American whiskey, and this year our Official Whisky of July 4th on GreatDrams is Balcones, which was also one of the first American whiskeys to massively ...

The History of American Whiskey

Greg

July 3, 2018

Whisky Thoughpieces

American whiskey’s place in culture and history was cemented long before prohibition, and will last long into the future. During George Washington’s presidency the country started out in the red after war ...

Scotch whisky regions are dead, its all about flavour first, then provenance and brand

Greg

June 28, 2018

Learn (more) about whisky, Whisky Thoughpieces

Big statement? Sure, but it is largely true, and often talked about within the whisky writing, consulting and production fraternity. But is it true that the notion of Scotch whisky regions is now dead? Let’s ...

Smokehead Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

Bruichladdich Octomore Dialogos 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Sexton Irish Whiskey review, £30

Allt-a-Bhainne Single Malt Scotch Whisky First Release

Thoughtpiece on the motivations for collecting whisky

No longer lost in translation, a Whisky Tourist’s Guide to Japan

How to Drink Japanese Whisky in Style

Insight from the 2018 William Grant & Sons Market Report

The Glencairn whisky glass today and tomorrow – part two

The cycle of naming whisky brands and products

The creation of the Glencairn whisky glass – part one

Speaking with the Head Distiller of Balcones, official whisky of July 4th on GreatDrams

The History of American Whiskey

Scotch whisky regions are dead, its all about flavour first, then provenance and brand