Rules. Some of us love them, some of us don’t. One thing’s for sure, the whisky industry is a lot better off for having them, so we know what’s actually going into our whisky. In this post, we're going to take a look at some distilleries around the world who might be considered unconventional, who are innovating through a number of ways to bring a refreshing take to our favourite drink.

Ahh, sherry cask whisky. For many whisky snobs, a term that conjures nostalgic memories of our first gateway whisky sips. A type of cask that is deeply associated with many famous whisky houses and indeed with Scotch single malt whisky in general. And yet, the influence of this humble barrel is often overlooked by the average consumer or even misunderstood. Here's everything you need to know about Sherry cask whisky.

The wonderful world of independent bottlers is not such a secret, anymore. Lots of whisky fans now appreciate the indies for many reasons. If you’re a whisky connoisseur, you might appreciate trying a fresh take on a familiar brand. You might already know some of the big boys - many of which we’ve featured before in our tasting sets.

But there are some smaller indies out there making names for themselves too. Here’s a shortlist of some of our favourites that we think you’ll love seeking out.