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Flexibility of Cask Strength Whisky to Suit Your Tastes Cask strength whisky is special because it comes straight from the barrel without any water added. Usually, whisky makers add water to make the taste the same every time. But with cask strength, nothing is added or taken away. It's just as it was in the barrel. The great thing about cask strength whisky is that you get to choose how strong you want it to taste. You can add a little water, a lot of water, or no water at all. This way, you can make your drink taste exactly how you like it. It's really fun and gives you many options.  #whisky #WhiskyCask #whiskyinvestment #investmentopportunity #investments #rarewhisky #WhiskyInvestment #caskinvestment #investment #whiskyinvesting #casket #cask #whiskyinvest #UKinvestors #austrlianinvestors🚀 #alternativeInvestments #australia

I've spoken about this before but as other Distilleries have recently posted about Bottles they are launching, that cost the same as a rather nice new car, you might wonder, who actually figures-out the TRUE cost of Scotch Whisky, to the UK? There are now 150+ Disilleries in Scotland and dozens and dozens of them have BETTER 'stock' than this, to compete in a '15 year old to retirement age' Market. How MUCH stock? We're 'officially' told there are 'about' 20,000,000 Casks in all of Scotland but an afternoon on Google Earth (or a wee drive around Clackmannanshire, Fife and Ayrshire) will tell you, it's very clearly, much MUCH more than this. Also, as a Cask filled in as recently as the year 2000, is now considered 'old and rare' how many bottles in total are now worth £300+, never mind £30,000+? Remember, it's a GLOBAL Market with billion+ populations, in Continents all over the world not only taking part but growing, massively. Scotch is only 2% of the ENTIRE Indian Whisky Market, the largest in the World. Just 2%. If a 24 year-old, fairly unspectacular bottle (in competition terms) of The Dalmore is £5,000, what does this value the ENTIRE Scotch Whisky Market at? This ISN'T a stock that's depleted, it's getting much bigger. Every year, it gets replenished. Why on EARTH don't we have a cohesive Scotch Whisky Tourism Strategy and Budget? One NOT linked to any one Company, who may (or may not) be performing well? #ScotchWhiskyTruths

In conversation with Anand Kumar Kedia, Chairman of Business Promotion and Development, AABL.

I have recorded and uploaded 5 whisky reviews in 5 days so far 🙌 So just 1 short of 6ish i uploaded in 18 months prior to it 🤷♂️🥃 Just uploaded the review of The Macallan 15yo Double Cask How are your new year resolutions going so far? #whisky #newyear2024 #resolutions

It's common for us to see wine collections in #high-value client homes. If it's time to move it, simply boxing it up might not be the best idea. Here are 7 tips from Chubb about moving your #winecollection from an old home to a new one. https://loom.ly/RRQMyUQ

Appreciating local wines has become a trend at Sciacca Grill restaurants. Not only by the tourists, but also by the locals. That’s only one of the reasons why those wines are always at the top of the wine list at Sciacca, the wine list that can never be finished, because knowledge about wine is infinite according to 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 who goes through the whole process from picking grapes to tasting wine in order to choose the best wines to pair with food menu of Sciacca. Full episode on our YouTube channel! 𝐖𝐃𝐂 𝐞𝟔 - https://lnkd.in/df3Fq-Xq

We are excited to share an insightful article by Rich Manning from Artisan Spirits Magazine that highlights how data from e-commerce can transform the spirits industry. At Speakeasy Co., we've harnessed the power of data analytics to help brands better understand their markets and connect more deeply with consumers. Rich, your article beautifully captures our journey and mission. Thank you for showcasing our efforts and the potential for brands to thrive through innovative, data-driven strategies. We invite all brands to explore how leveraging data can unlock new opportunities in the marketplace. Let’s continue to innovate and raise the bar together. How are you currently leveraging data? Brian Christensen #SpeakeasyCo #Ecommerce #DataDriven #Innovation #CraftSpirits

Looking forward to seeing everyone at PFA next week. Polyurethanes are a somewhat obscure material to those who aren’t in the industry. In an effort to make it a bit more relatable, did you know that the mattress you sleep on at night owes its existence in some part to the table salt sitting in your kitchen cupboard? Table salt (sodium chloride) is mined from caverns beneath the earth. Some of it is sent to your local grocery store. But, a vast majority of salt is actually separated into its individual components (sodium and chlorine) through a chemical reaction known as the chlor-alkali process. Chlorine can then be reacted with propylene to create propylene oxide which is a building block in the production of key polymers that make up the world of polyurethanes, and more specifically the polyurethane foam that finds its way into your mattress. In short, your mattress isn’t all that far removed from the same salt with which you season your dinner, and without salt, we’d all still be sleeping on goose feathers. (Side note: propylene oxide can also be produced through other methods without needing chlorine, but nonetheless, still somewhat amazing to think about how a material as fundamental as salt can have impacts on our lives that we never knew or stopped to consider. Chemistry is fun!)

The type of container you can choose to transport your wine or beer in can have consequences for the quality of your beverage. Check out our video to learn more... #hillebrandgori #dhlglobalforwarding #containers Need a quote?https://okt.to/CPvQWH

Rum is on the rise in the UK with these On-Trade facts & figures..