An insider’s guide to our whisky experience at home with an exclusive tasting set 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 just launched our brand new, exclusive tasting pack. Come…
April 25, 2022
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 images which are the Highlands. As far as whisky is concerned,…
March 24, 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…
March 19, 2022
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…
May 3, 2021
How to Become a Scotch Whisky Expert [2021]? First of all, let me clarify that this article aims to encourage you to continue expanding your knowledge in the world of whisky regardless of your level of appreciation. It is also important to say that to become an expert in any field, requires time, dedication and…
April 12, 2021
Women in Whisky on International Women’s Day In a world where gender inequalities are still present across countless aspects of our lives, it’s important to challenge and address these issues every day of the year and in every way we can. However, today’s date, March 8th, has a special significance in history and allows…
March 8, 2021
Whisky Route 2: Speyside Stretching out from the shores of the Moray Firth to the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park, the malt whisky trail in Speyside is an almost compulsory destination for the whisky lover. Being the most densely distillery-populated region of Scotland (more than fifty are currently active) and home to some of…
October 15, 2020
A Whisky Tour Across the North Coast 500 [NC500] All around the world, a movement of whisky enthusiasts and whisky tours is growing rapidly, with more and more people embarking on a pilgrimage to the homeland of Scotch. The fact that a trip through Scotland is also a concoction of jaw-dropping landscapes, so beautiful and…
September 3, 2020
5 World Whisky Categories you need to try (2020) Whisky is made out of three simple ingredients: water, yeast and cereals, which are then mashed, fermented, distilled and matured. However, history and developments across the industry have produced marked differences in styles across the main producing countries, where techniques and flavours reflect the local gastronomy,…
July 7, 2020