We asked the Connosr community to tell us about their favourite blogs. Here are the results of our inaugural Top Whisky Blog Awards.
Connosr Top Whisky Blog Awards
There are many whisky blogs out there, but which are the cream of the crop? In no particular order here are the whisky blogging A-listers.
(And of course be sure to check out the whisky blog on our sister site, Whisky Marketplace).
Drum roll....
Cask Strength
A thoroughly entertaining pair who really know their whisky, Neil and Joel have just celebrated their second year running the excellent Cask Strength. Essential reading for any whisky fan.
Whisky Fun
Malt Maniac, Serge Valentin, reminds us all that we shouldn't take whisky (or life) too seriously. This vast collection of tasting notes is peppered with musical tidbits and cultural observations. Go read.
WhiskyNotes
Consistently outstanding, Ruben at WhiskyNotes is on a one man whisky tasting mission and has built up an impressive body of reviews and personal impressions. Highly recommended reading.
Whisky for Everyone
A very well balanced and regularly updated blog with a real depth of content. This is a superb resource for everyone from whisky beginners to seasoned connoisseurs.
Dr Whisky
Practicing since 2006, Dr Whisky is the blog of UK-based Canadian national Sam Simmons. The design won't set your world alight but it's all about the content here! Great stuff.
What Does John Know
US based John Hansell, publisher and editor of Malt Advocate magazine also runs an excellent blog. Very insightful with a dedicated following of equally well informed readers. Top marks.
Nonjatta
The leading english language resource for Japanese whisky - that really sums it up. Combines interesting features and imagery with a clear and informative writing style.
TWE Blog
Tim Forbes from The Whisky Exchange brings you a wealth of whisky blogging goodness with everything from industry news, competitions and bit from behind the scenes at the internets' biggest whisky retailer.
Whisky Grotto
Running since 2005, Johan Ronnestam combines beautiful typography with a very well structured blog. Whisky Grotto leans towards the branding and product marketing side of things.
Whisky Israel
Gal Granov's insatiable passion for all things whisky and web are realised in this well presented blog. Lots to delve into including tasting notes, polls or just he odd 'Quick Dram'.
Edinburgh Whisky Blog
Chris and Lucas bring you a nice balance of whisky reviews and distillery interviews. The intimate 'in your own front room' style makes this one of the most popular whisky blogs around.
Master of Malt
The chaps at MoM recently launched their blog and have hit the ground running. Features nicely written tasting notes and interesting news on the latest releases. One to watch.
The Scotch Blog
Pioneering whisky blogger Kevin Erskine has been bringing us top notch whisky commentary since 2005. Still up there with the very best and well worth a read.
Whiskey Apostle
An unrelenting collective of whiskey bloggers 'proselytizing the way of the malt'. Don't let the simple blog template put you off.
The Master Blender
Whyte & Mackay's Master Blender, Richard Paterson, is prolific on the social media scene and its well worth dropping by his blog to see what he's up to.
Whisky Party
A nice blog packed with malty goodness. Mike, Mike & Dan provide essential round-ups from the whisky blogosphere as well as their own thoughts. Look out for their '40 Whiskies Under $40' feature.
Whisky Host
Whisky blogging pair, Jason and Joe serve-up a bit of everything from whisky news, reviews, pairings and quirky articles. Jason now runs Guid Scotch Drink.
If you are one of the blogs listed above and you'd like to tell people about it, we've created a couple of shiny badges which you can display somewhere on your site.