Quote of the day
“Laphroaig is both savage and pretty.”
What's New
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Latest news
20 September 2017
Benromach Chateau Cissac finish unveiled
The Bordeaux wine cask-matured single malt joins the distillery’s Wood Finish range.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Raasay distillery: a sense of place
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?
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
As rare malts hog the headlines, isn’t it time that less expensive drams got some respect? Read More
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Magazine
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Latest news
07 September 2017
Arran malt marks distiller anniversary
Limited edition single malt whisky celebrates James MacTaggart’s 10 years at Arran.
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The debate
07 September 2017
Does Scotch whisky need a change of image?
Is Scotch selling itself short (quite literally) when it comes to winning over new consumers?
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Latest news
07 September 2017
Strathearn distillery’s second malt bottled
The boutique distillery’s second single malt release is now available to purchase online.
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Whisky Travel
06 September 2017
Where to find the finest whisky in Paris
Track down the perfect Parisian dram with this guide to its finest whisky bars, shops and eateries.
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The whisky virgin
05 September 2017
How do you choose your first whisky?
The Whisky Virgin searches for help in buying a first bottle of Scotch… and finds it down the pub.
Video
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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Distillery & brand
North of Scotland
A now silent Lowland grain distillery that was once also home to the Strathmore malt plant.
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Distillery & brand
Isle of Raasay
The first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay will produce a distinctly island spirit.
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Brand
Big Boy
Living up to its name, bottles of Big Boy featured a strikingly strong Highlander carrying a cask.
Upcoming events
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23/09/2017
Liverpool Whisky Festival
Liverpool (UK)The one and only original Liverpool Whisky Festival is back for another year in 2017.
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06/10/2017
WhiskyFest San Francisco
San Francisco (United States)WhiskyFest offers a selection of more than 300 whiskies from around the world.
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21/10/2017
Yorkshire Whisky Festival
York (UK)The one and only original Yorkshire Whisky Festival is back for 2017.
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16/11/2017
WhiskyFest New York
New York (United States)Taste from a wide selection of whiskies, meet whisky experts and attend free seminars.