Marcus walks us through the differences between ex-bourbon and ex-sherry barrels; where they come from and how each of their properties give a different flavour profile to the whisky they contain.
Rare Ardbeg Scotch single malt cask sells for £16m
A rare cask of single malt whisky has been sold by Ardbeg, Scottish distillery for a record-breaking £16m. An unnamed female collector based in Asia,