Collective #1: The Pioneers – Berry Bros & Rudd

The right address for lovers of good taste? No. 3 St James’s Street, London. Britain’s oldest specialist wine and spirits merchant has resided here since 1698.

For over a century, Berry Bros & Rudd has built up an extensive collection of fine, rare whiskies from around the world.

In the extensive range you will find bottles from well-known regions such as Scotland, Ireland, the USA and Japan. But you’ll also find whiskies from lesser-known, up-and-coming countries like Sweden, Australia and many others.

Scotch whisky is still the dominant force in the industry and is countered by the influence of Irish whisky. American styles owe more to Irish whisky than Scotch, while Japanese whiskies tend to emulate the classic Scotch styles.

Although traditions are still very much alive – many producers are returning to old methods – today’s whisky industry is more innovative than ever before.