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Batch 115 GlenDronach Kingsman, Jura One and All, Glen Scotia 18-year-old and Benromach Triple Distilled.

Are we being priced out of whisky?

The way I see it...

Are we being priced out of whisky? The cost of rare Scotch is taking it beyond the means of many consumers, argues Angus MacRaild.

Patrick de Schulthess, Strathisla

Patrick de Schulthess, Strathisla What started as a hobby turned into a sound investment for this Strathisla-loving Swiss.

Meet Italy's whisky pioneers

From Our Correspondent

Meet Italy's whisky pioneers The country’s distilleries are finding new ways to make single malts and blended whiskies.

Memories of Michael Jackson

Memories of Michael Jackson A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.

Batch 114 Dave Broom tries spirits from the opposite ends of the age spectrum in this week’s reviews.

Irish whiskey: a question of provenance

Irish whiskey: a question of provenance Irish whiskey is resurgent, but are some of the new companies being economical with the truth?

The Royal Family’s love of Scotch

The Royal Family’s love of Scotch From King George IV to Prince William, British royalty has played a big part in whisky’s success.

Batch 113: Diageo Special Releases 2017

Batch 113: Diageo Special Releases 2017 Our editors assess this year’s eagerly anticipated collection of Scotch whiskies from Diageo.

Quote of the day

“Contemplate it, savour it, but never rush it.”

Laphroaig

What's New

Latest news 22 September 2017

Dalmore 62 Year Old sold for £91,650

One of only 12 bottles released, The 12 Pointer almost doubled its pre-auction estimate.
Latest news 21 September 2017

Glenfiddich Winter Storm has icewine touch

The latest addition in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series has been finished in icewine casks.
Latest news 21 September 2017

Port Ellen annual releases up for auction

The complete set from 2001 to 2016 could fetch up to £25,000 at Bonhams in Edinburgh.
Latest news 20 September 2017

Benromach Chateau Cissac finish unveiled

The Bordeaux wine cask-matured single malt joins the distillery’s Wood Finish range.
Latest news 20 September 2017

North of Scotland releases first whisky

Almost 40 years after its closure, the lost grain distillery has released its first official whisky.
Latest news 14 September 2017

Johnnie Walker releases Blade Runner whisky

Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut marks the release of the sci-fi sequel.

From the Editors

Raasay distillery: a sense of place
20 September 2017 The opening of the Isle of Raasay distillery reminds Dave Broom of the importance of community. Read More
What are whisky brand ambassadors good for?
18 August 2017 Ambassadors have a commitment to whisky, which is why getting their brand message right is so vital. Read More
Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch
02 August 2017 As rare malts hog the headlines, isn’t it time that less expensive drams got some respect? Read More

Magazine

Latest news 12 September 2017

Glenmorangie unveils bicycle made from casks

The Beyond the Cask partnership with cycle maker Renovo claims to be a world’s first.
Latest news 12 September 2017

Isle of Raasay distillery starts production

The island whisky distillery has started operations this week ahead of its official opening.
Latest news 11 September 2017

Dalmore 62yo could fetch £50,000 at auction

The 12 Pointer is one of a series of only 12 bottles released by the distillery in 2002.
The way I see it... 11 September 2017

Stop abusing the word ‘Masterclass’

With festival season under way, a ‘whisky veteran’ laments the lazy use of the M-word.
New Whiskies 08 September 2017

Batch 112

Five blended malts and one blend do battle as Dave Broom leaves single malts behind for a week.
Latest news 08 September 2017

Cabrach distillery gets planning go-ahead

The £5m plant and heritage centre will be built in an area famed for its illicit stills.
Latest news 08 September 2017

Scotch whisky tourism ‘boosted by Brexit’

Visitor numbers hit record levels in 2016, with more distilleries opening to the public.
Latest news 08 September 2017

Singleton of Glen Ord 41 Year Old unveiled

The single malt expression becomes the Highland distillery’s oldest release to date.

Video

2:22 Magazine 15 June 2017

What makes the Islay Festival so special?

What is it about Fèis Ìle that makes it such an unmissable event for whisky fans?
2:50 Magazine 03 June 2017

Islay Festival 2017: Ardbeg open day

On the final day of Fèis Ìle 2017, Ardbeg distillery manager Mickey Heads introduces Kelpie.
2:57 Magazine 02 June 2017

Islay Festival 2017: Bunnahabhain open day

Kirstie McCallum, master blender for Bunnahabhain, presents the distillery’s two Fèis Ìle bottlings.
2:51 Magazine 01 June 2017

Islay Festival 2017: Jura & Kilchoman

Becky Paskin headed to Jura and Kilchoman distilleries to taste their Fèis Ìle bottlings.

Whiskypedia

Distillery & brand

North of Scotland

A now silent Lowland grain distillery that was once also home to the Strathmore malt plant.
Distillery & brand

Isle of Raasay

The first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay will produce a distinctly island spirit.
Independent bottler

Speciality Drinks

Spirits supplier and indie bottler.
Own-label

Aldi

Budget supermarket with an award-winning selection of Scotch whisky bottlings.
Brand

Glen Marnoch

The single malt brand of German discount chain Aldi is coy about its origins.
Brand

Big Boy

Living up to its name, bottles of Big Boy featured a strikingly strong Highlander carrying a cask.
Distillery & brand

Port Dundas

At its height, Port Dundas was the largest distillery in Scotland.
Brand

Tasgall

A super-premium aged blend from budget British supermarket chain Asda.

Upcoming events

23/09/2017
Liverpool Whisky Festival
Liverpool (UK)

The one and only original Liverpool Whisky Festival is back for another year in 2017.
06/10/2017
WhiskyFest San Francisco
San Francisco (United States)

WhiskyFest offers a selection of more than 300 whiskies from around the world.
21/10/2017
Yorkshire Whisky Festival
York (UK)

The one and only original Yorkshire Whisky Festival is back for 2017.
16/11/2017
WhiskyFest New York
New York (United States)

Taste from a wide selection of whiskies, meet whisky experts and attend free seminars.