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Latest news
19 July 2019
‘Earliest’ whisky still mention found
The 1505 entry in Aberdeen’s Burgh Records mentions a still to make ‘aquavite’ and rosewater.
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19 July 2019
Holyrood Distillery reveals opening date
The first malt distillery to operate in Edinburgh in nearly a century will open this summer.
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19 July 2019
Smokehead rum cask malt lands in duty free
The Rum Riot expression from Ian Macleod Distillers is said to be ‘not for everyone’.
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18 July 2019
Bladnoch’s Pure Scot rapped for ‘sexist’ ads
The Scotch Whisky Association ruled that the Instagram posts were ‘demeaning’ to women.
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18 July 2019
Macallan distillery up for Stirling Prize
The £140m Speyside distillery has been shortlisted for the prestigious architecture award.
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18 July 2019
Royal Salute adds new 21-year-olds to range
A blended malt and a blend of ‘lost’ whiskies are permanent additions to Royal Salute’s stable.
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Preserve the craft of whisky-making
A day of scything reminds Dave Broom that some whisky-making skills should stay unchanged. Read More -
Secrets of the forest
How long does it take to make a whisky cask? More than 200 years, as Richard Woodard discovers. Read More -
The joy of sharing music and whisky
Through sharing our passions we can rediscover why we first fell in love, says Becky Paskin. Read More
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Magazine
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Latest news
17 July 2019
Diageo whisky production faces strike threat
More than 1,500 workers are threatening to strike after rejecting a 2.5% pay offer.
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16 July 2019
Douglas Laing launches new Rock Island malts
The indie bottler’s new releases are made up of malts from Arran, Islay, Jura and Orkney.
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Latest news
16 July 2019
Jim Beam faces fine over warehouse blaze
The fire led to the deaths of thousands of fish and other aquatic life in the Kentucky River.
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Latest news
11 July 2019
Jameson Triple Triple lands in Duty Free
The triple-matured, triple-distilled expression is said to be ‘a fresh take’ on Jameson.
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Latest news
11 July 2019
Johnnie Walker launches Highball campaign
The blended Scotch will target ‘trendsetting’ cities to make the serve the ‘next big thing’.
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New Whiskies
10 July 2019
Batch 208: Distell Limited Releases 2019
This year’s series includes single malts from Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig and Tobermory.
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Features
08 July 2019
Can Scotch embrace the low-abv trend?
As the wellness trend pushes innovation in low-abv drinks, Scotch is playing catch-up.
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Latest news
08 July 2019
Johnnie Walker Blue remembers Glenury Royal
The latest Ghost and Rare blend celebrates the Highland distillery, which closed in 1985.
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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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100 Pipers
A core standard blend in the Chivas Brother’s portfolio, especially popular in Asia.
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Scallywag
Speyside blended malt featuring whiskies sourced from Mortlach, Macallan and Glenrothes.
Upcoming events
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16/07/2019
Tales of the Cocktail 2019
New Orleans, United StatesTales of the Cocktail returns for its 17th year.
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07/09/2019
Whisky Bristol Underground
Bristol, UKWhisky Bristol Underground returns on 7 September 2019.
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28/09/2019
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2019
London, UKThe UK’s greatest whisky festival brings together fans from all across the world.
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