Among those who don’t know it well, Scotch whisky has an intimidating reputation. Five distinct regions. Hundreds of distilleries. A vocabulary that includes words like “peated,” “sherried,” and ...

Scotch has somewhat of an intimidation factor for novice drinkers. Maybe it feels stronger because it's typically sipped solo. Many other spirits — like vodka or rum — usually make their debut in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This Inner Hebrides island is home to a ton of sheep, misty weather, and myriad renowned distilleries including Ardbeg, ...

Scotch carries an air of mystique few other spirits can match. Spend time in a whisky bar, and you'll overhear conversations about "grail" bottles and people swapping tasting notes like "malty-sweet" ...

Each bottle of scotch has a story, shaped by the landscape where it’s distilled. In fact, where it’s distilled has a ton to do with how it tastes. Ask any bartender about their favorite scotch, and ...

If you didn’t realize it, a big holiday for Scotch whisky drinkers and fans of epic poetry is coming up on January 25 th. Celebrated each year on this date, it’s a night to honor Scotland’s national ...