Whisky

Interview

Whisky legend Claudio Bernasconi

Claudio Bernasconi is Switzerland's best-known whisky expert. In addition to his whisky shop World of Whisky, he owns the largest whisky bar in the world, Devil's Place in the Waldhaus in St. Moritz, and a unique private collection. His network in the whisky world is unique.

Ruedi Zotter: How did you get into the whisky world? Claudio Bernasconi: I was a hotelier all my life and already at the age of 20 I became the manager of a company with 40 employees. ... Read more ...

The barrel makes the difference

Starward: Fortis, Nova and Left-Field Whisky

Melbourne is home to this up-and-coming whisky distillery founded by David Vitale. It uses local ingredients and focuses on full-bodied flavours and vinous aromas.

All whiskies are matured in Australian wine casks from the region, which is special because whisky is usually stored in freshly charred oak casks or former bourbon casks. For the Starward Fortis, David Vitale uses ... Read more...

Spirits, Craft, Terroir

Fascination Japan

The rich and fascinating culture of Japan leaves no one untouched, especially those who stand behind the bar counter full-time. On the other side of the globe, a bar style has emerged that is based on a different philosophy.

Kneeling on the cushion, the guests wait their turn. The woman who leads through the Japanese tea ceremony has invited us into the room and then handed us utensils to ... Read more ...

News from Ballantine's

7 Bourbon Finish & Shawna X Edition

News from Ballentine's comes not only in the form of the new limited edition bottling, created in collaboration with New York artist Shawna X, but also in the form of the Ballentine's 7 Bourbon Finish.

Ballantine's 7 Bourbon Finish is made from a careful selection of Scotch whiskies matured for at least 7 years in oak casks. This whisky receives its finish in American casks, in which ... Read more...

Welcome to the Candy Shop!

Säntis Malt Snow White No. 9

A sweet-fruity drop whose character and finish will melt away the coldest winter nights.

Once a year, Säntis Malt goes in search of unique casks for the "Edition Snow White". This combines traditional Säntis Malt ageing in beer casks with finishes in barriques ... Read more ...

Top Awards 2021

Säntis Malt Whisky

At the World Liqueur Awards 2021 in mid-April, no less than six Säntis malt liqueurs were awarded prizes.

The highest World's Best award went to The Gull - Cold Brew & Whisky Liqueur in the Coffee Liqueur category and the Säntis Malt Apricot Malt Liqueur (Whisky Liqueur category). Säntis ... Read more ...

Single malts from Islay, Skye and Co.

Scotland's Whisky Islands

When people talk about Scottish island whiskies, the first image they often have in mind is the island of Islay with its often heavily peated single malts. But Scotland's islands have more to offer and on many islands off the coast of Scotland, excellent whiskies are distilled today with great passion and in some cases a very long tradition.

Orkney, Skye, Mull, Jura or Arran are well-known destinations for lovers of these island malts. And new destinations are being added. Let's take a voyage of discovery to the whiskies of the Scottish islands... Scotland is ... Read more...

Rum Finish Premiere Säntis Malt

Edition Alpstein No. XVII

While the Alpstein series has so far mainly used various wine barrels, the Alpstein 17 is the first to feature rum barrels from the Caribbean.

The cellars in which the Säntis Malt matures lie in the lap of the Alpstein. Each cask is an individual rarity full of character and is carefully selected by the Stillmaster. With the first occupancy ... Read more ...

Whisky novelties for the opening

New Macardo World

The new Macardo world includes not only sustainability and innovation, but also Swissness, tradition and craftsmanship.

Firewood, solar energy, geothermal energy, water from our own source and regional ingredients are used. Thanks to this cycle, not a log, not a kWh, not a litre of water and not a raw material is wasted, and from the ... Read more ...

Beer and whisky

More Swissness thanks to Swiss malt

The little malting barley that is grown in Switzerland has to be taken abroad for malting. Or rather "had to", because there are now some smaller and soon there will even be some larger malting plants in Switzerland.

It takes four ingredients to make beer. But apart from malt, hops and yeast, water is usually the only really local thing about beer. But even though water is the biggest ... Read more...

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