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What's New
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Latest news
16 November 2018
Bowmore 1965 released for £22,000
The distillery claims its 52-year-old Islay single malt will become a ‘legendary’ bottling.
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Latest news
15 November 2018
Douglas Laing relaunches Premier Barrel
The independent bottler has revamped its range of single cask whiskies with four new decanters.
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Latest news
15 November 2018
McGregor apologises as whiskey sells out
The MMA fighter’s Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey has had an ‘incredible reaction’.
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Latest news
14 November 2018
Further charity auction lots revealed
Even more rare and ‘exceptional’ bottles have been added to Whisky.Auction’s charity auction.
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Latest news
13 November 2018
Red Spot Irish whiskey makes return
The single pot still whiskey returns to the Spot Whiskeys range following a 50-year absence.
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Latest news
09 November 2018
First Tamdhu exclusives land in duty free
Tamdhu Ámbar and Gran Reserva are the distillery’s first foray into global travel retail.
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Stop analysing whisky and just enjoy it
Like art, we need to stop analysing whisky to really appreciate it, writes Becky Paskin. Read More -
Storytelling brings whisky to life
The very best of whisky exists on a ‘higher level of bullshit’, writes Dave Broom. Read More -
Whisky’s road less travelled
The ‘safe’ revamp of Glenrothes represents a lost opportunity, says Richard Woodard. Read More
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Magazine
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Latest news
09 November 2018
Johnnie Walker opens Madrid whisky shop
The flagship experiential whisky store could be scaled to open in more cities worldwide.
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Latest news
08 November 2018
G&M unveils new-look Private Collection
The bottler has revealed two 33- and 44-year-old malts in the range’s redesigned packaging.
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Latest news
07 November 2018
BrewDog hires ex-Johnnie Walker boss
David Gates will lead BrewDog’s spirits division, ahead of its first whisky launch.
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Latest news
07 November 2018
Historic MacNair’s whisky brand relaunches
The Victorian blend has been resurrected by GlenAllachie distillery as a peated blended malt.
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Latest news
06 November 2018
Benromach rolls out Bordeaux cask finish
The distillery has added the limited edition expression to its stable of wine-influenced whiskies.
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Features
05 November 2018
Warming autumnal hipflask whiskies
The best whiskies to fill into your hipflask this autumn, according to the experts.
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New Whiskies
02 November 2018
Batch 173
It’s a Bunna’ bonanza this week, as Dave Broom tastes six drams from the Islay distillery.
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Latest news
02 November 2018
SMWS Jazz Trio explores cask finishing
Three whiskies heralding from the same cask have been finished in different woods.
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.
Whiskypedia
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Brand
Monkey Shoulder
While its name references a long-forgotten ailment, Monkey Shoulder is a thoroughly modern whisky.
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Distiller & blender
The Three Stills Company
Operator of the Borders’ first legal whisky distillery in 180 years.
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Distillery
GlenWyvis
Scotland’s first community-owned distillery is also 100% powered by renewable energy.
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Distillery & brand
Bladnoch
An historic site given a new lease of life as a grassy, malty Lowland malt.
Upcoming events
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24/11/2018
Birmingham Whisky Festival 2018
Birmingham (UK)Birmingham here we come, and it’s our birthday…
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04/12/2018
WhiskyFest New York
New York (United States)Taste from a wide selection of whiskies. Meet whisky experts and attend FREE seminars.
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12/01/2019
Arctic Whisky Festival 2019
Tromsø (Norway)The world’s northernmost whisky festival returns.
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02/03/2019
Whisky Birmingham 2019
Birmingham (UK)Whisky Birmingham, the flagship whisky festival from The Birmingham Whisky Club.
