Today, 25% of Kilchoman’s barley comes from Islay, primarily from fields around the distillery. The distillery operates two small malting floors and kilns, producing medium-peated malt, while heavily peated malt is sourced from Port Ellen and mixed in. The long fermentation process inside the distillery enhances the fruitiness, complementing the coastal and shellfish-like phenolics. Kilchoman […]
Lagavulin’s success exceeded expectations, leading to its allocation due to high demand. This boom coincided with a period of limited mature stock in the 1980s and early 1990s. Today, Lagavulin operates 24/7 to meet the growing global demand for its distinctive smoky profile. The whisky’s complex blend of seashore and moor, pipe smoke, Lapsang Souchong, […]
Unusually for a distillery of its size, Laphroaig still maintains its own floor maltings, which supply 20% of its barley requirements. This is because the distillery believes that its kiln imparts a more creosote-like phenolic character to the malt compared to that sourced from Port Ellen maltings. The distinctive tarry iodine note is a signature […]
Gold has been a cornerstone of wealth and power for thousands of years. Even in today’s digital age, central banks maintain substantial reserves of gold due to its enduring stability and historical importance. Let’s explore why governments continue to hold gold and its impact on economic stability. The History of Gold as a Monetary Standard […]
When it comes to investing in precious metals, gold often steals the spotlight. It’s known as a safe-haven asset, a classic symbol of wealth, and a hedge against inflation. However, there’s another precious metal that has often lived in gold’s shadow but presents an intriguing investment opportunity—silver. Silver’s unique characteristics—such as its dual role as […]
Tequila, once primarily associated with lively celebrations, has transformed into a symbol of craftsmanship, heritage, and premium taste. Over the last decade, a new trend has swept the tequila industry: celebrity-owned brands. These aren’t just endorsements—they are passion projects that blend the allure of fame with the rich tradition of tequila making. From Hollywood A-listers […]
Each year, hundreds of whisky shows and events are held around the UK, featuring new releases, beloved classics, tastings, masterclasses, and opportunities to meet the people behind the famous whisky brands. Since it’s impossible to attend them all, Golden Dram have curated a list of the must-see whisky shows, festivals and year-round distillery tours perfect […]
There are over 150 whisky distilleries in Scotland spread out over five regions: Highland, Lowland, Campbeltown, Islay, and Speyside. Each region has a history and character of its own and offers unique flavour profiles, from the peaty, smoky whiskies of Islay, light grassy whiskies of the Lowlands, to the fruit-forward whiskies of Speyside. In this […]
