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Will you be having whisky or whiskey this Independence Day?
28 Jun 2022
As our American friends are celebrating Independence Day (or 4th of July), we thought we’d take a wee look at how America’s finest Bourbon has a large impact in the Scotch whisky industry.
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Edinburgh & Scotland
Five reasons to visit the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
10 Jun 2025
There's so much going on in Edinburgh in August, but you defintiely need to have the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on your list - here's five reasons to visit!
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Whisky Recipes
Whisky Cream Sauce Recipe
12 Jan 2026
Perfect recipe to go along with your haggis, make your very own version of our Amber Restaurant chef's whisky cream sauce.
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Whisky & Distilleries
On The Hunt for Whisky and Easter Eggs
24 Mar 2022
As we start to say farewell to the long dark winter months and welcome in the spring with the first signs of the daffodils, minds start to wander towards Easter and feelings of new beginnings.
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Whisky & Distilleries
How to host a Scotch tasting party
07 Mar 2022
Bring friends together over a dram, either at home or virtually. Here are all the hints and tips you'll need on how to put together a whisky tasting to remember.
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Whisky Recipes
Baking with whisky
16 Jun 2026
Whisky is Versatility, and it even shines in baking. It brings a warmth and depth to familiar recipes, with flavours ranging from light and fruity to rich and smoky.
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Whisky & Distilleries
Scotch Whisky Emoji Quiz
04 Mar 2022
The ultimate Scotch whisky emoji quiz to test your whisky knowledge and your cryptic skills!
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Whisky & Distilleries
Should you add water to whisky?
04 Mar 2022
We asked whisky writer Ian Wisniewski to give us his thoughts on the crucial question of whisky and water...
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Edinburgh & Scotland
Distilleries to visit by train: Part 3
13 Mar 2026
The final post in our series on exploring Scotland's whisky distilleries by train. All aboard at Inverness!
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Whisky Recipes
Whisky and Chocolate Cheesecake
04 Mar 2022
A delicious recipe for a baked chocolate cheesecake, using the vanilla flavours from an American-oak matured Scotch to give it a grown-up kick.
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Edinburgh & Scotland
Distilleries to visit by train: Part 2
13 Mar 2026
The second in our series of posts about which Scotch whisky distilleries you can visit by train. This week: Glasgow Queen Street.
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Edinburgh & Scotland
Distilleries to visit by train: Part 1
13 Mar 2026
Our team here at the Scotch Whisky Experience love to get out and about to see the distilleries whose whisky we showcase on our tours. Harry from our Visitor Experience team has narrowed down a list of distilleries in Scotland that you can visit on the train.
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