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Finding the perfect Father’s Day gift can be difficult, especially for dads who already seem to have everything. If your dad enjoys whisky, gin, rum, weekends away, outdoor adventures or discovering new spirits, a premium whisky travel set could be the ideal gift this Father’s Day.
There’s nothing quite like discovering new drams with good company. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning to explore the world of whisky, hosting a tasting at home is one of the best ways to share that passion. With a little preparation and the right whisky tasting set you can turn an ordinary evening into an unforgettable experience.
Most whisky flasks haven't changed in decades. They're a metal tube, a screw cap, and a prayer that your single malt doesn't taste like rust by the time you get to pour it. If you've ever opened a flask at a wedding, on the golf course, or on holiday and thought "this isn't quite right" you already know the problem. The Oak & Ember Flight Flask was built to fix all of that. Here's exactly what makes it different, and why it's become the go-to choice for whisky drinkers who actually care about what ends up in their glass.
There’s something about enjoying a dram in a new place, whether it’s beside a crackling fire, at a friend’s tasting, or while exploring a new corner of the country. For whisky lovers who refuse to leave their favourite spirits behind, a whisky travel set is an essential piece of kit. As we step into 2025, the demand for travel-friendly whisky gear has never been higher. Here’s how to take your tasting experience on the road and the best sets to do it with.
Christmas gifting for a whisky lover is wonderfully simple… yet surprisingly tricky. You can always buy a bottle but whisky lovers tend to know exactly what they like, and picking the wrong one feels risky. That’s why the best whisky gifts in 2025 go beyond the bottle. They elevate the ritual, enhance the experience, and bring a touch of luxury to every pour. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned collector, a weekend sipper, or someone who’s just beginning their whisky journey, this guide highlights the most thoughtful and stylish whisky gifts of the season.
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Hand-picked guides, stories and inspiration from the world of whisky, travel and the great outdoors. Discover recommended blogs covering whisky reviews, cocktail ideas, distillery visits and outdoor living from creators and brands we genuinely enjoy following. Whether you're planning your next adventure or simply looking for your next bottle recommendation, these are the reads that inspire the Oak & Ember lifestyle.
The Port Ellen Distillery, once a lost distillery on Islay, has seen its rebirth after decades of stagnation and decay. On a tour of the newly built facility, I experienced the fascinating combination of recreated old equipment and modernity that was brought to life here. Join me on a journey through the eventful history of Port Ellen and learn what PHOENIX and EXPERIMENTAL are all about to revive the spirit of Port Ellen.
Since I wrote my first post on ‘my top tips for attending a show’, I’ve been to quite a few more. That original article has gone on to become one of the more widely read posts on the blog, but revisiting it now, it feels a little light. The basics are there, but the details are missing. Over a few evenings, glass of rum in hand, I’ve been revisiting the original idea and trying to draft a much improved version. A rum show or festival is a chance to explore a wide range of rums, spend time talking with ambassadors and distillers, and cross paths with familiar faces along the way. It is also a great opportunity to potentially discover your next favourite rum.
You can enlarge the map (full screen) and zoom in and out like with Google Maps. With the table below the map view you can search for all kinds of things and with a click on the row in the table you land on the corresponding distillery in the map view. Enjoy!
This post is a bit of a departure from the usual rum reviews, but still very much in the spirit of the blog. After all, enjoying good rum often goes hand in hand with how you carry, share, and taste it. Oak & Ember recently sent over a few of their travel accessories, including: the Flight Flask Traveller, the Glask Traveller, and their Beverage Bag; so I’ve been putting them through their paces.
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