The Journal

It’s difficult to imagine a drink with more pedigree, cultural significance and status than Scotch Whisky. After all, this is a libation that even commands its own spelling exemption, with Scotch whisky being recognised all around the world as the only whiskey without the ‘e’. The stories, history and heritage of the planet’s most famous spirit can be traced back over half a millennia to the evolving artisanal craftsmanship of monks that began to meticulously hone, iterate and improve their methods and recipes. It was clear from the very beginning that time would remain the most important ingredient in all of them, with years, decades and even generations now factored in to achieve the perfect taste.