Quote of the day
“Beware the Islay whiskies, which you’ll see described as “peaty” or “medicinal.” This means they taste a bit like antiseptic wash.”
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What's New
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Old & Rare
09 October 2019
Rare Batch 76
A mixed bag of single malts, regions and styles, including Glenlossie, Jura and Laphroaig.
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Latest news
08 October 2019
Whyte & Mackay to give away 50 Year Old
The £5,000 bottles of blended Scotch whisky will be given away as part of a competition.
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Latest news
07 October 2019
Auction raises £370k for cancer charity
The online sale of rare bottles donated by the industry will help fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
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Latest news
07 October 2019
Dalmore teases new travel retail whiskies
The Highland distillery will release three new single malts inspired by King Alexander III.
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Latest news
07 October 2019
Kininvie Works unveils experimental whiskies
Kininvie’s first experimental whiskies include a rye, triple-distilled malt and single blend.
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Latest news
07 October 2019
Music inspires Macallan Concept No.2
Macallan’s whisky maker used his love of DJing house music to create the single malt.
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The Glenlivet capsules: why the hysteria?
What’s more outrageous: cocktails served in capsules or the fact it’s a Scotch? asks Becky Paskin. Read More -
Scotch whisky’s World Class evolution
The global bartending competition has placed Scotch flavour at its heart, writes Dave Broom. Read More -
A good story just adds to whisky’s pleasure
When whisky has a compelling tale to tell, says Richard Woodard, we should all lend an ear. Read More
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Magazine
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Latest news
07 October 2019
Royal Brackla to revamp whisky range
The Highland distillery will launch new 12-, 18- and 21-year-old whiskies in 2020.
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Latest news
04 October 2019
Highland Park reintroduces 21 Year Old malt
The Orkney distillery will re-release the age statement for the first time in 10 years.
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Latest news
04 October 2019
Midleton Very Rare 2019 edition released
The latest in the Irish whiskey series contains some of the oldest liquid used so far.
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Latest news
03 October 2019
Auchentoshan overhauls travel retail range
The Lowlands distillery has replaced two of its single malt whiskies with new expressions.
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Latest news
03 October 2019
GlenAllachie reveals six cask strength malts
The launch coincides with the two-year anniversary of the distillery’s takeover by Billy Walker.
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Latest news
03 October 2019
Scotch targeted by ‘damaging’ US tariffs
The United States is enforcing a 25% import tariff on single malt Scotch whisky imports.
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Latest news
03 October 2019
Wemyss debuts Batch Strength Nectar Grove
The high-strength Madeira-finished blended malt is adorned with a label echoing Madeiran art.
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Latest news
02 October 2019
Chivas creates Manchester United whisky
A blended Scotch has been created in honour of the English football club and its former manager.
Video
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3:34 Magazine 06 July 2018
Port Ellen revival is ‘deeply meaningful’
Georgie Crawford discusses plans for bringing Islay’s Port Ellen distillery back to life.
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4:30 Magazine 22 May 2018
How Macallan built its new distillery
Right from the start, Macallan’s new home was never going to be just another distillery.
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4:30 Magazine 19 February 2018
John Campbell: Laphroaig expansion on way
Laphroaig’s distillery manager speaks about plans to increase the production of peated single malt.
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4:17 Magazine 28 November 2017
Jim McEwan reveals Ardnahoe distillery plans
Ardnahoe’s production director reveals plans for Islay’s ninth distillery.
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Whiskypedia
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Yetts of Muckhart
This Perthshire distillery was was open from 1817 to 1826 under three different licensees.
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Woodfoot
Early Glasgow distillery, also known as Hutchesontown, which sat on the River Clyde.
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Whitehouse
A hard-to-pinpoint lost Speyside distillery, located somewhere in the Elgin area.
Upcoming events
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16/11/2019
Liverpool Whisky Festival 2019
Liverpool, UKJoin us as we sample the best whiskies from Scotland, as well as all corners of the globe.
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19/11/2019
New Brunswick Spirits Festival 2019
Fredericton, CanadaCanada's oldest whisky festival is back again with a full five-day slate of events.
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23/11/2019
The Whiskey Affair, Reading
Reading, UK‘It’s like a beer festival – but with whiskey and cocktails!’
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16/01/2020
Victoria Whisky Festival 2020
Victoria, CanadaThe sell-out Victoria Whisky Festival returns for a landmark 15th year.
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