Whisky Blog and Guide by TopWhiskies

What is whisky made from? The three main ingredients of whiskey

Whisky is made from three main ingredients: water, yeast, and cereal. There are variations between scotch, bourbon, and rye whiskey.

Is whisky / whiskey vegan?

In short, yes whiskey is vegan. The ingredients in whisky are water, yeast, and cereal grain. But, let's take a closer look at the details.

Why is a measure of whisky called a dram?

Why is a measure of whisky called a dram? What does that name mean? And how big is a dram of whiskey?

10 Surprising Irish Whiskey Facts

For St Patrick's Day, we've got 10 surprising facts about Irish Whiskey! And we're doing a Redbreast whiskey giveaway!

Glen Grant whisky distillery

Glen Grant is one of the top five bestselling Scotch single malt whiskies. But do you know Glen Grant Scotch Whisky. We talk with Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm.

Free Irish Whiskey Masterclass

This is our Free Irish Whiskey Masterclass series on YouTube, everything you need to know about Irish Whiskey.

How does ABV effect whisky?

Why does ABV matter? What difference does the amount of alcohol in whisky make? Watch our video to learn why ABV matters.

10 Movies with Unbelievable Scenes About Whisky

In this blog post we've compiled our top 10 best whisky moments in films and movies.

Whisky or whiskey? What's the difference?

Is it whisky or whiskey? Whats the difference between whisky and whiskey?  We look at some of the key differences.

Should I add water to whisky?

In this blog we look at whether you should add water to your whisky, and the reasons why you may want to do so.

How do I write a Burns Speech?

In this blog we look at whether you should add water to your whisky, and the reasons why you may want to do so.

How do I host a whisky tasting?

8 steps to hosting the best whisky tasting - from what you'll need, to how to organise it.