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From Arthur Guinness’s 1759 brewery lease to Michael Ash’s nitrogen system and the modern draught pint, here is the useful Guinness timeline.

Is Guinness black, unusually strong or supposed to take exactly 119.5 seconds? The familiar Guinness claims checked against current product information.

Guinness Draught tastes and feels different because of its roasted grain recipe, nitrogenation and dispense method. Here is what each part contributes.

Highland whisky is broad and varied; Islay is famous for peat but not defined by smoke alone. Compare the regions using bottles on Invergordon’s shelf.

Look, smell, sip, add a little water if you want, and decide whether you enjoy it. A practical Scotch tasting guide without the performance.

Single malt and blended Scotch describe how whisky is made, not a ladder from ordinary to superior. Here is the practical difference and how to choose a dram.

Old and rare whisky can be remarkable, but age is not a quality guarantee. Learn what the label means and meet Invergordon’s 1974 50-year-old dram.

Stout or red ale? Compare Guinness and Kilkenny by flavour, texture and the sort of pint you enjoy, with both on tap at Invergordon Bar in Docklands.

No secret handshake required. A practical first-visit guide to ordering, rounds, tables, BYO takeaway and feeling at home at our Scottish pub in Docklands.

New to Scotch? Start with flavours you like, a comfortable budget and a conversation at the bar. Our practical guide to choosing your first dram in Docklands.