All that’s wrong with sulphur in whisky
Much like Marmite, sulphur-based aromas such as struck matches leave whisky drinkers divided.
Features
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The way I see it...
14 December 2016
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The whisky virgin
12 December 2016
Deciphering age statements, NAS and vintages
How old’s that whisky? Does it matter? Numbers have got the Whisky Virgin’s head in a spin.
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Festivals and events
08 December 2016
The Telegraph Whisky Experience 2016
Scotch led the way at the opulent 2016 event, designed for an older whisky drinking generation.
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Features
06 December 2016
A Christmas whisky gift guide with a twist
Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
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Culture
05 December 2016
The Monarch of the Glen: a Scottish icon
As campaigners battle to keep Landseer’s painting in Scotland, we delve into its history.
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Whisky Travel
01 December 2016
A whisky odyssey to Orkney
The thrill of opening rare bottles is even greater in the right company – and the right location.
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Food
30 November 2016
St Andrew’s Day food and whisky pairings
All the recipes and whisky advice you could possibly need to host your own St Andrew’s Day feast.
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Festivals and events
29 November 2016
Whiskybase Gathering 2016
The Dutch show drew crowds of more than 800 whisky enthusiasts during its debut in Rotterdam.
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Cocktails
24 November 2016
The Debonair revisited
This ’90s Scotch whisky cocktail is given a 21st-century revamp with a new recipe and name.
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Food
23 November 2016
Choosing the right whiskies for Thanksgiving
Use our flavour-by-flavour guide to help Scotch find a place at the Thanksgiving table.
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Food
22 November 2016
Food and whisky inspired by the sea
Signe Johansen demonstrates how seaside cooking and drinking can be enjoyed all year round.
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The debate
21 November 2016
Has Scotch whisky become too expensive?
Whisky price inflation ignites an inner debate in Royal Mile Whiskies’ Arthur Motley.
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The whisky virgin
10 November 2016
Puzzled by whisky casks
There’s considerable confusion surrounding cask types, as the Whisky Virgin discovers this week.
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Ask the professor
08 November 2016
How does a solera mature whisky?
Who better to disentangle the complex concept of solera systems than our resident Whisky Professor?
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Features
03 November 2016
Best Bonfire Night whiskies
We asked the experts which whiskies they’ll be sipping to ‘remember, remember the 5th of November’.
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Festivals and events
02 November 2016
Dornoch Whisky Festival 2016
Filled with film screenings, rare distillery tours, live music and a profusion of ‘special’ drams.
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Features
01 November 2016
Scotch-loving US Presidents
Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
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Features
31 October 2016
Spooky Scotch ghost stories
From disturbed leylines to headless horsemen, distilleries have seen plenty of ghostly goings-on.
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Cocktails
27 October 2016
Dead Rabbit: Scotch at the World’s Best Bar
It may be an Irish pub in New York, but what does the World’s Best Bar have to offer Scotch fans?
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Cocktails
26 October 2016
Autumn whisky cocktails
As the temperature drops and the wind blows, whisky shines in a range of seasonal drinks recipes.
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Food
25 October 2016
Autumn... a feast for the eyes
Slow-cooked stews and fruity crumbles, made all the better by pairing with the perfect whisky.
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Features
24 October 2016
An autumn harvest of whisky
Fill your glasses with cask-driven whiskies, overflowing with fruits, wood character and memories.
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Ask the professor
19 October 2016
How do Sherry casks flavour whisky?
Sherry and Scotch is a complex topic, but the Whisky Professor is on hand to explain all.
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Festivals and events
13 October 2016
Bar Convent Berlin 2016
A must-attend show for the bar industry – but is Scotch doing enough to cash in on its success?
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The debate
12 October 2016
Does ice ruin or improve single malt Scotch?
Richard Paterson and Fred Laing voice their difference of opinion over whisky and ice.
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Whisky Travel
11 October 2016
Orkney: the Nordic connection
Hold on to your hat as Tom Bruce-Gardyne takes a windy, whistle-stop tour through the islands.
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Festivals and events
05 October 2016
The Whisky Show 2016
Tasting everything from rare old malts to fresh-faced new spirit from the broader whisky world.
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Food
04 October 2016
Beef, whisky and Himalayan salt
Fiona Beckett caught up with Peter Hannan, award-winning butcher and meat supplier extraordinaire.
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Festivals and events
29 September 2016
Whisky Live Paris 2016
Rare bottlings, new releases, cocktails and masterclasses in this not-to-be-missed annual show.
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Features
28 September 2016
A White Horse retrospective
How much do blended Scotches change over the decades? A rare tasting sheds light on the subject.
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Features
27 September 2016
Wild Turkey comes to Glen Grant
Eddie Russell’s first visit to a Scotch whisky distillery in the company of Dennis Malcolm.
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Features
26 September 2016
The laws of Scotch: labelling
What separates malts from blends? How must this be worded on packaging? Dave Broom has the answers.
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The whisky virgin
22 September 2016
Why is there chocolate with my whisky?
There’s a new Whisky Virgin in town – and they’re baffled by this classic confectionary combination.
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From Our Correspondent
21 September 2016
Is France falling out of love with Scotch?
After many decades of apparent married bliss, are the cracks finally beginning to show?
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Features
14 September 2016
The laws of Scotch: distillation and casks
Scotch must be distilled to a certain abv strength and matured in particular sized casks – but why?
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Festivals and events
13 September 2016
Spirit of Speyside: Distilled 2016
The inaugural spin-off festival held in Elgin captured the essence of Speyside perfectly.