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What's New
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Latest news
21 June 2019
Dubai welcomes first Macallan Boutique
Macallan has opened the first of several new prestige whisky shops in Dubai airport.
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Latest news
21 June 2019
Scotch whisky tourism at all-time high
Over two million visits were made to Scotch whisky distilleries in 2018, a new record.
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Latest news
19 June 2019
Glenmorangie debuts ‘rare’ Cask 1784 malt
The ‘highly limited’ distillery-exclusive bottling has been finished in a Pedro Ximénez Sherry butt.
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In depth
19 June 2019
Scotch whisky’s new rules explained
The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
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Latest news
18 June 2019
Glenfiddich revamp to ‘entice’ new drinkers
The Scotch brand has redesigned and renamed its core range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
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Latest news
17 June 2019
Clynelish renovation plans approved
The local council has green-lighted plans to refurbish the Highland distillery’s visitor centre.
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Whisky’s identity lies in the landscape
Single malt is more than a spirit; it’s a sum of environment and culture, says Dave Broom. Read More -
The joy of whisky’s back catalogue
A day on the Norfolk Broads reminds Richard Woodard not to neglect familiar whiskies. 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
14 June 2019
New Scotch rules aim to add ‘flexibility’
The change allows distillers to use a variety of casks, including ex-Tequila and Calvados.
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Latest news
13 June 2019
Douglas Laing launches XOP The Black Series
The ‘super-premium’ series is an addition to the bottler’s Xtra Old Particular range.
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Latest news
13 June 2019
GlenDronach releases Port Wood whisky
The Port-matured whisky is a new limited release from the Highland distillery.
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Latest news
13 June 2019
Highland Park whisky funds Orkney dig
Highland Park: Ness of Brodgar’s Legacy will raise funds for a dig at the Neolithic site.
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Latest news
13 June 2019
Johnnie Walker debuts Song of Ice and Fire
The two limited edition blended whiskies are will ‘continue the legacy’ of Game of Thrones.
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Latest news
13 June 2019
Lagg distillery unveils trio of exclusives
The whiskies, made at Lagg’s sister site in Lochranza, are all heavily-peated cask-finished malts.
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Famous whisky drinkers
12 June 2019
Jessica Jones
Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.
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Latest news
12 June 2019
Single malts to drive whisky sales in UK
Sales of single malt Scotch are predicted to grow overall whisky sales to £2.44bn by 2022.
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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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Scallywag
Speyside blended malt featuring whiskies sourced from Mortlach, Macallan and Glenrothes.
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King of Scots
The blended Scotch whisky that kick-started the Douglas Laing firm, first created in 1886.
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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