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What's New
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Latest news
17 January 2019
New online course teaches whisky basics
Whisky lovers can earn a certificate in whisky history, blending and distilling.
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Latest news
17 January 2019
Old Forester to roll out first rye whiskey
The first rye whiskey in Old Forester’s 148-year history will arrive in the US from next month.
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Latest news
17 January 2019
Scotch ‘marketing genius’ Hugh Mitcalfe dies
He helped bring huge success to Glen Grant and Macallan in a career spanning five decades.
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Latest news
15 January 2019
Game of Thrones whiskies launch in Europe
Eight single malts inspired by the fantasy series are now available for pre-order in Europe.
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Latest news
15 January 2019
Jane Walker returns for Women’s March
The controversial female version of Johnnie Walker is making a return for the #WomensWave.
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Latest news
11 January 2019
Suntory Ao aids Japanese whisky transparency
A new blend of whisky from five different countries will be labelled as a ‘World Whisky’.
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Industry woes brought new era to whisky
Difficult times can emphasise the resilience of whisky and humanity, writes Dave Broom. Read More -
Whisky’s shifting balance of power
In Scotch whisky and in the wider world, says Richard Woodard, nothing lasts forever. Read More -
Stop analysing whisky and just enjoy it
Like art, we need to stop analysing whisky to really appreciate it, writes Becky Paskin. Read More
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Magazine
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Latest news
10 January 2019
Douglas Laing malts honour Chinese New Year
New Craigellachie, Bunnahabhain and Glengoyne single casks celebrate the upcoming Year of the Pig.
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Features
07 January 2019
The whisky world’s 2019 resolutions
The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
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New Whiskies
04 January 2019
Batch 181
Aberfeldy’s Madeira finishes, a single cask Springbank, two James Eadies and a 1990 Cù Bòcan.
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Latest news
04 January 2019
Monkey Shoulder named best-selling Scotch
Bartenders named the blended malt as the world’s best-selling and trendiest Scotch.
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Latest news
04 January 2019
New Barra distillery seeks crowdfunding
The new, community-owned, island Scotch whisky distillery needs to raise £2.5 million.
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Five minutes with...
03 January 2019
Aista Jukneviciute, Penderyn
The Welsh whisky blender talks flavour experimentation and how whisky is becoming more like gin.
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Old & Rare
02 January 2019
Rare Batch 55
Kicking off the New Year with a diverse trio of illustrious Cadenhead Dumpies.
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Features
01 January 2019
Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2019
At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
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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Distillery & brand
Port Ellen
It wasn't until its demise that Port Ellen’s whisky grew to become some of the most iconic.
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Independent bottler
Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Private members’ club and independent bottler of whiskies and spirits.
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Distiller & blender
The Three Stills Company
Operator of the Borders’ first legal whisky distillery in 180 years.
Upcoming events
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27/02/2019
Whisky Live New York 2019
New York, UKWhisky Live New York offers the finest whisky, cocktails, great food and entertainment.
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02/03/2019
Whisky Birmingham 2019
Birmingham, UKWhisky Birmingham, the flagship whisky festival from The Birmingham Whisky Club.
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28/03/2019
International Whisky School Netherlands
Groningen, NetherlandsWhisky Festival Noord Nederland brings you its International Whisky School Netherlands 2019.
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29/03/2019
Whisky Festival Noord Nederland
Groningen, NetherlandsThe most friendly whisky festival in Europe!