Scottish salmon’s whisky connection
Scotland’s rivers are among the world’s best for catching salmon, a perfect match for whisky.
Features
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Food
07 October 2019
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Cocktails
02 October 2019
11 Best London Cocktail Week whisky events
From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.
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Culture
01 October 2019
Paul Laverty: Ken Loach, whisky and me
The screenwriter discusses The Angels’ Share, the whisky film he wrote for director Loach.
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Festivals and events
01 October 2019
The Whisky Show 2019
Over 800 different drams were poured at London’s biggest whisky show this weekend.
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Ask the professor
24 September 2019
Why bother with stainless steel condensers?
A few Scotch whisky distilleries use condensers made of steel, rather than copper, but why?
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Features
24 September 2019
Whisky makers rediscover bere barley
The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
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The whisky virgin
23 September 2019
Can whisky go bad in the bottle?
The Whisky Virgin wonders if an open bottle of whisky has a definitive shelf life, just like wine.
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Features
19 September 2019
How is a whisky cask made?
The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
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Features
17 September 2019
Scotch grain whisky’s pot still revival
Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
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Features
16 September 2019
Glenlivet’s pioneering whisky history
How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
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Features
16 September 2019
Perthshire’s whisky distilling heritage
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
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Ask the professor
10 September 2019
Why some distilleries use fire-heated stills
The Whisky Professor explores the differences between steam and fire-heated stills.
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The way I see it...
09 September 2019
Scotch makers mustn’t get too greedy
Producers should focus on giving great value rather than hiking up prices, says Rupert Patrick.
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Food
05 September 2019
Shortbread and Scotch – an inimitable match
Scotland’s famous biscuit finds its place in the pantheon of whisky and food pairing.
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Features
03 September 2019
Why Scotch distillers are playing with yeast
Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
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Features
29 August 2019
How beer is inspiring a new wave of whisky
Scotch distillers are experimenting with roasted malts to develop a new generation of whisky.
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The whisky virgin
26 August 2019
Shining a spotlight on Scandinavian whisky
Our Whisky Virgin’s quest for enlightenment leads him to an examination of Scandinavian whisky.
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Features
21 August 2019
Unravelling the mysteries of the cask
Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
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Features
19 August 2019
Is a second ‘whisky loch’ brewing?
With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
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Features
12 August 2019
How do hot summers impact whisky production?
From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
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Features
08 August 2019
The tenacity of Orkney’s early whisky makers
The islands’ early Scotch producers defied the odds to put Orkney's whisky on the map.
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The way I see it...
05 August 2019
Automation puts whisky skills at risk
Technology doesn’t improve all aspects of whisky making, says Knockdhu’s Gordon Bruce.
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Features
01 August 2019
Are blends moving towards transparency?
Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
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Ask the professor
30 July 2019
Is barley variety important in whisky?
Does barley variety affect whisky flavour like grapes do with wine? The Prof has the answer.
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Culture
23 July 2019
Whisky’s place in rock ‘n’ roll history
From Amos Milburn to Metallica, this is how whisky made its mark on music. Rock on!
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The whisky virgin
22 July 2019
Irish whiskey is smooth and light… right?
A search for ancestral roots leads the Virgin on a quest for Irish whiskey’s true style.
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Features
16 July 2019
Whisky’s curious medicinal history
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
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Cocktails
09 July 2019
Lower-alcohol whisky cocktails for summer
Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.
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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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Features
04 July 2019
New make spirit enters the spotlight
Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
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Ask the professor
01 July 2019
The history of paxarette and Scotch whisky
The Sherry-like cask seasoning agent was once commonly used by whisky distillers.
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Features
26 June 2019
The lost whiskies of the Cabrach
The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
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The whisky virgin
25 June 2019
Am I adding the wrong water to my whisky?
The Virgin wonders whether certain types of water can negatively affect a whisky’s flavour.
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Features
24 June 2019
Five quirky hip flasks for festival season
Drink better during this season’s music festivals with these campsite-friendly novelty hip flasks.
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Features
20 June 2019
How oats are making a world whisky comeback
Distilleries are rediscovering the unique flavours oats can bring to whisky.
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Culture
13 June 2019
James Joyce’s whiskey connections
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.