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Nc’nean Single Malt – What is Organic Whisky?

Consumption trends in the drinks industry are changing. Demand for sustainable and organic products is growing worldwide, and many examples within the beer and wine industries can be easily found in shops and supermarkets. The whisky industry seems to be more aware of this than ever before, and some exciting players are now stepping into…

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March 27, 2023

Scotch Whisky Tax Hike Delivers Historic Blow: What You Need to Know

Imagine you are a whisky enthusiast who enjoys a glass of Scotch every now and then. You appreciate the history, the diverse flavours and the craftsmanship behind every bottle. Now imagine that the government will increase your favourite drink’s tax by 10.1%, making it more expensive and less accessible for you and millions of other…

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March 21, 2023

Whisky tours in Inverness: craft beer and single-malt whisky

After 130 years, Inverness is home to a distillery again, causing quite a stir. The Uile-bheist distillery and brewery are now open to the public on the banks of the River Ness, and they’re already making waves with their low-carbon sustainability centre. With 100 tour visits expected each day during peak season, the £7.5m complex…

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March 5, 2023

Where was Whisky Galore filmed?

Where was Whisky Galore filmed? As whisky enthusiasts, we are big fans of everything around the legendary drink. If you have attended any of our whisky tours or distillery tours, you would remember that music and films are subjects we are also passionate about, even more so when whisky is involved. In the following article,…

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February 7, 2023

How does maturation impact whisky flavour?

“The older, the better” – How often have we come across this belief when talking about whisky in a shop, at a tasting or at home? In maturation, which is the process of leaving a spirit in a cask for a certain period (minimum three years for Scotch whisky) to extract flavour and colour, age…

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August 5, 2022

Whisky Route #6: Islay and Jura – Spiritual Whisky Capitals

Whisky Route 6: Islay and Jura – Spiritual Whisky Capitals As the seafarers, we have become after our north-to-south trip across the West Coast and its stunning islands, the time has arrived to set off for the last – but not the least – leg of our whisky journey. Brace yourself to meet the wilderness…

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July 14, 2022

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Hey everyone! Father’s Day is almost upon us (on June 16 this year, do not forget!), and we know you will all be looking for some original ways to celebrate the fathers in your life. So, we thought of a few great gift ideas for the whisky-loving dads around the world. A great whisky bottle

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June 8, 2022

Whisky Experience at Home with Once Upon a Whisky

Welcome on board! At Once Upon A Whisky, we are passionate about sharing the stories behind the water of life, especially those that fascinated us the most. This is why we have launched a collection of exclusive tasting sets. Come with us on a fascinating whisky journey around the world, where you can try some…

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April 25, 2022

Whisky Route #3: The Highlands 

Whisky Route 3: Whisky hopping across the Highlands When someone mentions Scotland in a conversation, the image that will most likely materialise in the minds of the surrounding talkers is that of vast wild, almost prehistoric landscapes, covered in heather and rocks: that postcard image which is the Highlands. As far as whisky is concerned,…

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March 24, 2022

Top 5 Whisky Books to celebrate World Book Day 2022

Our Top 5 Whisky Books to celebrate World Book Day 2022 It is a core belief for us that one of the best things about whisky (well, taste and aroma aside) is learning about it – how it’s made and the stories behind it. With World Book Day happening a few days ago, we had…

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March 19, 2022

Irish Whiskey | Celebrating St Patrick’s Day

A look at the wonders of Irish whiskey to celebrate St Patrick’s Day We are quickly approaching that time of the year which gives thousands of people around the world the chance and excuse to dress up with their best green outfits and celebrate Irish culture: Saint Patrick’s Day is not far!  Falling on March…

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February 28, 2022

Whisky Posters: The Movie Collection

Whisky Posters: The Movie Collection In Once Upon a Whisky, we truly believe that whisky appreciation goes beyond the liquid itself. Part of our goal as whisky enthusiasts and educators is to share our passion for whisky from different perspectives. Please, allow me to introduce you to our most recent development. A set of 5…

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May 3, 2021