Malt & Brew

The Whisky Journal

Guides, rituals and honest advice on glassware, decanters and the home bar — written by people who spend far too much time thinking about whisky.

Whisky 101

The best way to drink Irish Whisky

Neat, with a dash of water or in a classic serve — how to get the best out of a smooth Irish whiskey.

20 Jun 2022 1 min read

Whisky 101

Japanese Whisky Drinking Traditions

Kanpai, mizuwari, the highball and the quiet ceremony of the Japanese pour — drinking traditions from Japan and how to bring them to your own home bar.

11 Jun 2022 3 min read

Whisky 101

Where to start your Whisky Journey

New to whisky? A friendly starting point: styles, regions and how to find the bottles you'll genuinely enjoy.

1 Mar 2022 2 min read

Guides

Types of Whisky glasses

Tumbler, Glencairn, tulip or highball — a quick tour of the classic whisky glass shapes and what each one is actually for.

7 Feb 2022 2 min read