Whisky Related Stuff - WhiskyRant

Crafting the Perfect Cocktail with Irish Whiskey

Johannes Lindblom — Thu, 04 May 2023 09:31:25 +0000

When it comes to crafting the perfect cocktail, Irish whiskey 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 […]

The post Crafting the Perfect Cocktail with Irish Whiskey first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Best Whiskey Books and Literature

Johannes Lindblom — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:53:36 +0000

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 […]

The post Best Whiskey Books and Literature first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Whiskey cask types

Johannes Lindblom — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:36:04 +0000

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. […]

The post Whiskey cask types first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Expensive and Cool Whiskey Glasses

Johannes Lindblom — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:47:53 +0000

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. […]

The post Expensive and Cool Whiskey Glasses first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Whiskey tumbler glass – classic Scotch glass

Johannes Lindblom — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:03:44 +0000

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 […]

The post Whiskey tumbler glass – classic Scotch glass first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Dark chocolate with single malt liquid center

Johannes Lindblom — Tue, 12 May 2020 15:11:12 +0000

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 […]

The post Dark chocolate with single malt liquid center first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Best whiskey gift ideas for dram lovers

Johannes Lindblom — Tue, 12 May 2020 14:25:19 +0000

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. […]

The post Best whiskey gift ideas for dram lovers first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Coffee review

Johannes Lindblom — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:09:05 +0000

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 […]

The post Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Coffee review first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Mackmyra Svensk Rök Pastilles

Johannes Lindblom — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 07:33:17 +0000

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 […]

The post Mackmyra Svensk Rök Pastilles first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Islay Whisky Snus review – Original Swedish snus

Johannes Lindblom — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:38:21 +0000

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 […]

The post Islay Whisky Snus review – Original Swedish snus first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Storing whiskey – instructions for good bottle storage

Johannes Lindblom — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:06:09 +0000

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 […]

The post Storing whiskey – instructions for good bottle storage first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Best Scotch glasses for tasting

Johannes Lindblom — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 15:04:23 +0000

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 […]

The post Best Scotch glasses for tasting first appeared on WhiskyRant.

What to look for when buying a whiskey carafe set

Johannes Lindblom — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 13:05:55 +0000

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 […]

The post What to look for when buying a whiskey carafe set first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Böhme Finest Cream & Irish Whiskey

Johannes Lindblom — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 19:30:32 +0000

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 […]

The post Böhme Finest Cream & Irish Whiskey first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Copita whisky glass

Johannes Lindblom — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 09:32:48 +0000

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 […]

The post Copita whisky glass first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Edradour Hand Made Whisky Fudge review

Johannes Lindblom — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 18:14:04 +0000

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 […]

The post Edradour Hand Made Whisky Fudge review first appeared on WhiskyRant.

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

Johannes Lindblom — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:27:01 +0000

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, […]

The post Ice ball machine for making big spheres – cools fast and dilutes slow first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Whisky Bible by Jim Murray – controversial but necessary?

Johannes Lindblom — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:45:22 +0000

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 […]

The post Whisky Bible by Jim Murray – controversial but necessary? first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Rusty Nail recipe – classic cocktail from 1937

Johannes Lindblom — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 18:22:26 +0000

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 […]

The post Rusty Nail recipe – classic cocktail from 1937 first appeared on WhiskyRant.

Whiskey decanters – any good or just eye candy?

Johannes Lindblom — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 21:01:56 +0000

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 […]

The post Whiskey decanters – any good or just eye candy? first appeared on WhiskyRant.