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Whisky and wine are the most popular alcoholic beverages worldwide. These drinks entail meticulous techniques of preparation, the finest ingredients and are associated with luxury and prestige. Whisky and wine enthusiasts primarily differ on the superiority of different brands of the two beverages. However, people have different tastes and will prefer certain brands over others. That said, here are a few things to know about whisky and wine. Whisky and wine are often paired with fine dining in …

If you are new to the world of whisky, you may be a little bit overwhelmed by all of the options that are available to you. From Bourbon to Scotch, there are many different types of whisky. You then have the likes of double and single malt. It can all get a little bit confusing but don’t panic, as we’ve got the answers for you.Jack Daniels is one of the most well-known whisky brands in the world. But is it a single malt whisky? And, what does that even mean? A lot of people assume that single ma …

What makes Glenora Distillers unique?The process is the process and assuming that a distillery has top grade equipment and training there are some key factors that can set one whisky apart from another. The water used to make Glen Breton Rare flows down from the Mabou Highlands, over the granite and marble rock, and the roots of the maple and apple trees.The barrels are once used bourbon casks from the US that are shipped to us intact.The vegetation around the warehouses mostly consists of appl …

Welcome to Single Malt WhiskyWe, at Glenora Distillers, believe that as you educate yourself (and others) in the single malt category you will eventually realize and thus appreciate the uniqueness of our signature brand, "Glen Breton Rare" Some common terms (in reference to whisky)What is single malt whisky?The single malt processWhat makes Glenora Distillers unique?How to best enjoy single malt whiskyCommon Terms (in reference to whisky) New Make – Clear unaged spritWhisky – The aged spirit …

Robert Burns 1759 (Alloway) – 1796 (Dumfries)Image Credit: The Daily BeastLet other poets raise a fracasBout vines, and wines, an drucken Bacchus,An crabbit names an stories wrack us, An grate our lug:I sing the juice Scotch bear can mak us, In glass or Jug.O thou, my Muse! guid auld Scotch drink!Whether thro' wimplin worms thou jink,Or, richly brown, ream owre the brink, In glorious faemInspire me, till I lisp an wink, To sing thy name!Let husky wheat the haughs adorn,An aits set up th …