Whisky Related products like food and books etc.

May 4, 2023

Crafting the Perfect Cocktail with Irish Whisky

When it comes to crafting the perfect cocktail, Irish whisky can be an ideal base ingredient. It offers a smooth yet robust flavour profile that can add a unique element to any drink you create. From whiskey sours and old-fashioneds to Irish coffee and more, here are some tips for […]
December 29, 2022

Best Whiskey Books and Literature

World is full of literature regarding water of life. To ease up things for you, I’ve gathered a comprehensive list of best whisky related books. Highly rated books about whiskey “The World Atlas of Whiskey” by Dave Broom: This book is a comprehensive guide to the history, production, and styles […]
December 29, 2022

Whiskey cask types

Whiskey casks are the wooden vessels used to store, age and transport whisky. Not all woods are suitable for whiskey cask usage, as a number of factors can affect their flavor. These factors include: Type of wood used. How it was treated and seasoned. Shape and size of the cask. […]
July 23, 2020

Expensive and Cool Whiskey Glasses

Before I go on with the list, let me remind that whiskey glass doesn’t have to be expensive. Expensive whiskey glasses are usually cool and that way, worth buying if you’re into whiskey. But tasting the liquid gold of gods out of a pricey glass won’t make it taste better. […]
June 9, 2020

Whiskey tumbler glass – classic Scotch glass

Whiskey tumbler is a classic Scotch glass but often neglected by whisky enthusiasts who prefer a whisky glass designed for nosing. Let’s face it, if you want to get as much aromas as possible out of your favorite dram, tumbler is not gonna do it for you. Then you should […]
May 12, 2020

Dark chocolate with single malt liquid center

My spouse gave these as a Christmas gift. A delightful surprise I must say. By the way, if you’re looking for gift ideas for whisky lovers, please read my article about the subject from the link in question. So, back to my original post about dark chocolate filled with famous […]
May 12, 2020

Best whiskey gift ideas for dram lovers

Are you in need for good gift ideas for your spouse, friend or relatives? Whiskey or spirits related items might be just what your looking for. At least I can think of five to six things straight away I’d like to get as a gift because I’m a whiskey lover. […]
June 26, 2019

Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Coffee review

Yes, you heard it right! There’s a Jack Daniel’s infused coffee available in the market. It’s called Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Whiskey Coffee and the value proposition goes like this: “The best tasting gourmet coffee infused with authentic Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Whiskey” I got some leftovers of JD coffee from a […]
December 28, 2017

Mackmyra Svensk Rök Pastilles

Well, what can I say about Mackmyra Svensk Rök pastilles? Tried these in a local whisky society’s tasting and really liked them. These smoke whisky infused drops aren’t very smoky, more like tar pastilles. Tasty fresh pastilles which are flavored with genuine Swedish Mackmyra whisky. Like I mentioned, the Svensk […]
July 27, 2017

Islay Whisky Snus review – Original Swedish snus

Even though I’m not a regular snus (moist powder tobacco product placed under the upper lip) user, I just had to get me some Islay Whisky Snus when I heard about it. As a big fan of smoky Islay whisky, I just had to get this product. Like the name […]
July 27, 2017

Storing whiskey – instructions for good bottle storage

How to store sealed whiskey bottles? How to store opened whiskey bottles? Ralfy’s tips on keeping whiskey fresh If you’re wondering a thing or two about storing whiskey, here’s a quick article and few tips on how to store whiskey. I got news for you: whiskey can take a hit […]
April 23, 2017

Best Scotch glasses for tasting

Looking for best glasses for drinking Scotch? I decided to make an article about the best Scotch drinking glasses. Whether it’s a custom or personalized Scotch glass, or just plain and simple crystal Scotch glasses, which happen to be the best of their kind, you can find them in this article. Nosing […]
March 27, 2017

What to look for when buying a whiskey carafe set

When buying a whiskey carafe set, you’re probably asking many questions from yourself? Is it worth it to buy a whiskey carafe to store your dram? Is decanting whiskey even necessary? There’s lots of debate about decanting whiskey, so I decided to answer to some of those questions. In a […]
March 25, 2017

Böhme Finest Cream & Irish Whiskey

I have to make a quick post about this Irish whiskey cream liquor filled chocolate. Made by Böhme, these are delicious. The powerful Irish cream and whiskey flavor is delicious. The chocolate isn’t bad either, complimenting the filling. If you are a whisky or liquor cream fan and bump into […]
March 25, 2017

Copita whisky glass

Copita glass – true connoisseur way of enjoying a dram First of all, let’s make it clear because I’ve seen Google suggest giving “capita nosing glass” as a search term. Capita is not correct, it’s Copita nosing glass for whisky. Nosing Copita glass is a stylish and practical version of whisky nosing […]
October 22, 2016

Edradour Hand Made Whisky Fudge review

Had a chance to taste some handmade whisky fudge by Gardiners of Scotland, a company famous for Scottish fudge and traditional confectionery. They’ve manufactured delicious fudge laced with Edradour Highland single malt whisky and presented in a protective oval gift tin. Package size is300g/10.5oz. I’ve tasted whisky chocolate and whisky […]
July 19, 2016

Ice ball machine for making big spheres – cools fast and dilutes slow

Cirrus and Macallan ice ball machine sets are perfect for sculpting well rounded and large ice spheres for your drink. You have probably read about the Japanese ice ball sculpting skills. I recently made an article about usage of ice with whisky, you can read the backstory about Japanese culture and ice, […]
July 18, 2016

Whisky Bible by Jim Murray – controversial but necessary?

Jim Murray is the author of Whisky Bible – a controversial, yet comprehensive whisky publication. Each year Whisky Bible offers new ratings and lots to talk about. Jim Murray has said that he fiercely guards his independence and honesty. Two factors, which have often been doubted by whisky enthusiasts. I […]
July 9, 2016

Rusty Nail recipe – classic cocktail from 1937

Once in a while I like to share recipes of whisky cocktails. This one is a simple one – true classic of its kind. A whisky drink called Rusty Nail. Rusty Nail is made with Drambuie and Scotch whisky mixed together. Drambuie is a sweet liqueur with 40% alcohol per volume […]
July 8, 2016

Whiskey decanters – any good or just eye candy?

Unique whiskey decanters Decanting whiskey How to find the best whisky decanters? Where to buy whiskey decanters in the US? Where to buy a whiskey decanter in the UK? More of those unique whiskey decanters There is some debate on whether a whiskey decanter has any effect on the quality […]
July 7, 2016

Engraved whiskey glasses and decanters – cool gift ideas

As a whisky enthusiast – when thinking the best gift I can ever get – engraved whiskey glasses come to mind. When not thinking about actual whisky, which is of course, the best gift I can ever get. Engraved whiskey glasses have been a dream of mine for quite a […]
July 2, 2016

Ice ball press gives you a perfect sphere

If you read my wide article about the usage of ice with whisky, you probably are familiar about the Japanese ice ball making skills. In Japan, great bartenders can easily create a perfectly round ice sphere for your drink, especially for whisky. You can read the article from here. So […]
March 24, 2016

Whisky in movies: Kiltyrie 12yo in Filth the movie

Whisky in movies is not uncommon. If you are a whisky or a bourbon enthusiast, you’ve probably recognized Blanton’s Original in the opening scene of Gone Girl or Suntory Hibiki 17 year old single malt in Lost in Translation. And nobody, not even a non whisky drinker could have missed […]
March 21, 2016

Age your own whiskey with whiskey aging kit

As you might have noticed, whiskey aging kits have become more and more available online. Seems like each year there’s a new whiskey aging kit provider. And I don’t blame them, I love the concept of trying to mature the whiskey yourself. And as the lazy guy that I am, […]
February 18, 2016

Mrs Bridges Ginger Preserve with Malt Whisky

This isn’t much of a review since I am just gonna state that this is a nice whisky preserve. Mrs Bridges is an English jam producer, they offer preserves, marmalades, hampers and old fashioned sweets online. Their products are also very well available in stores across the world, or Europe […]
February 17, 2016

Whisky glasses – which type of glass are you looking for?

Table of contents: Nosing glass Glencairn whisky glass Copita glass Whiskey tumbler Canadian mixer Engraved whiskey glasses Many people ask, which are the best Scotch glasses you can get? The best whisky glasses for tasting, the ultimate way to drink whisky? You bump into terms like nosing glasses, whiskey tumblers, […]
February 1, 2016

Whisky with ice – to have or not to have?

Everyone knows the old debate regarding whisky and ice. To have or not to have whisky with ice – that’s the question. We all know the famous expression “on the rocks”, which means drinking alcohol with few ice cubes to cool it. This is also a very popular way to […]
January 27, 2016

Whisky stones review – marvellous invention

I received whisky stones as a Father’s Day present from my spouse and I have been absolutely loving it ever since. Along with some Jura Superstition, a whisky sausage and an overwhelmingly nice mirror with my sons handprint and the message “ISI” (Daddy in Finnish), I got a box of whisky […]
January 20, 2016

Blending good whisky together

I just have to make a quick post about blending whisky from my own cabinet, again. Last time I did it, was because I had bumped into Ralfy’s vlog tip about blending bad whisky with a good one, to make the bad taste better. This time I happened to blend […]
January 13, 2016

Lemmy is the new Jack and Coke

It’s official, from now on, you can call Jack (Daniel’s) and Coke Lemmy. There’s been lots of Lemmy petitions around the internet lately. For example, last week Metal Injection were told to push things forward for getting heavy metal to be named after Lemmy. Fans also started petitioning that the […]