Primers

Follow me to Speyside...with an expert

A palate baseline tasting (and some special drams)

Feb 2 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

48:04

It's time for a year of whisky

Get ready for more content

Feb 1 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

7:57

The Ancient Origins of Scotch Whisky

Sep 25, 2025 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

In Defence of the Blend

a primer on blended Scotch whisky

Sep 11, 2025 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

For Peat’s Sake

a primer on peated whisky

Sep 4, 2025 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

How whisky is made: A (very detailed) primer

For the geeks and the science nerds, we've got temps, timings, and chemical processes

Aug 29, 2025 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

Whisky, whiskey, bourbon, and Scotch

a primer on terms

Aug 28, 2025 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

Where the whisky magic happens:

The types of whisky casks…and how they affect flavour (a primer)

Aug 25, 2025 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

The Different Scotch Whisky Regions: A primer

Do different regions really offer different flavours?

Aug 16, 2025 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

Whisky Tasting Notes: A primer

Master flavour and train your nose

Aug 15, 2025 • Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts

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