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Guides, how-tos and stories from the world of whisky.
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Co nowego w WhiskyPolska
Na bieżąco opisujemy najważniejsze zmiany w serwisie — nowe funkcje, ulepszenia i poprawki. Zobacz, co ostatnio dodaliśmy z myślą o Tobie.
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Aktualizacje WhiskyPolska — lipiec 2026
Najważniejsze zmiany w WhiskyPolska z ostatnich tygodni w pigułce — kolekcje edycji, wygodniejszy katalog na telefonie i ceny w wybranym sklepie.
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Whisky vs Whiskey — spelling, countries and style
Whisky or whiskey? We explain where the two spellings came from, which countries use which, and whether that extra “e” signals a real difference in taste.
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How to drink whisky? Neat, with water or with ice — no myths
How to drink whisky to get the most out of it? Neat, with a drop of water or with ice, in which glass and at what temperature — practical and snob-free.
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The Crown Jewel of Blending: The Fascinating Story of Johnnie Walker Blue Label
The story of Johnnie Walker Blue Label: who created the blend, the 1-in-10,000 rule, and its limited editions from Ghost & Rare to Chinese New Year.
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How to choose your first whisky — a beginner's guide
Not sure where to start with whisky? We explain flavour profiles, regions and cask types, plus 5 classics in a suggested tasting order.
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Architects of flavour: how congeners shape the soul of single malt
Congeners — esters, sulphur, lactones, phenols — decide whether a whisky smells of apple, coconut or a pharmacy. The chemistry behind single malt.
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Whisky finishing — what it is, how long it takes and which casks give which flavours
Sherry, port, rum, wine, madeira — a guide to whisky finishing (second maturation). How long a finish lasts and the flavour each cask gives.
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Types of whisky — the WhiskyPolska catalogue legend
Single Malt, Blended, Bourbon, Rye, IB, peated, cask strength — what do the labels and filters in the catalogue mean? A guide to every whisky type.
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Whisky under 1000 PLN — when a higher price really pays off
We compare whisky prices in the 500–1000 PLN bracket across 20+ Polish shops. When is the price gap between shops largest, and how do you find it?
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Where to buy premium spirits online? A roundup of Polish whisky e-shops
An objective ranking of 10 Polish whisky shops — who really has the best prices? We checked the 100 most popular bottles.
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From Barley to Glass: how is whisky made? (A general guide)
Clean water, barley, yeast, oak and time — from a few simple ingredients comes one of the world’s most complex spirits. The six stages of whisky-making.
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Whisky production (1/6): malting and kilning — the heart and the smoke of whisky
How is the soul of the grain awakened and where does peat smoke come from? Floor malting, Doig’s pagodas and the PPM scale — Glengoyne to Octomore.
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Whisky production (2/6): mashing — conjuring a sweet elixir from grain
The 20-70-10 grist ratio, the dance with three water temperatures and wort vs washback. How wort clarity decides a whisky’s style.
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Whisky production (3/6): fermentation — where yeast makes the 'beer'
Yeast is a flavour generator, not just an alcohol factory. Short vs long fermentation, wooden vs steel washbacks, wash vs low wines.
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Whisky production (4/6): distillation — the magic of copper, fire and still shape
Why copper is the invisible purifier, how a still’s neck sculpts flavour, and the art of cutting the spirit into head, heart and tail.
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Whisky production (5/6): maturation — why oak rules flavour
Up to 80% of a whisky’s flavour comes from the wood. The three acts of maturation, bourbon vs sherry casks and the Angels’ Share.
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Badges, reviews and community — how gamification works on WhiskyPolska
Build your tasting history, earn badges and share opinions with other whisky enthusiasts. Discover the notes and reviews system on WhiskyPolska.
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Whisky production (6/6): finishing and bottling — how a Master Blender builds the profile
Who the Master Blender is, what cask finishing means, and the controversies of chill-filtration and E150a caramel colouring.
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