Why’s whisky still considered a man’s drink?
Why, in today’s gender-inclusive world, is whisky still perceived as ‘a man’s drink’?
Features
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Features
08 March 2018
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Festivals and events
06 March 2018
DramFest 2018, Christchurch, New Zealand
The friendly atmosphere makes Christchurch’s biennial whisky show one of the world’s best.
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Cocktails
01 March 2018
The Sazerac: An iconic whisky cocktail
Its origins lie in 19th century New Orleans, yet the Sazerac remains a classic whisky cocktail.
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Festivals and events
27 February 2018
The Whisky Show: Old & Rare 2018
Hundreds of rare whiskies, some over a century old, made for a contemplative weekend in Glasgow.
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The whisky virgin
26 February 2018
Tasting whisky with The Murray Method
After reading Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, our Virgin begins questioning his own tasting method.
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Ask the professor
21 February 2018
Why are other distilleries called Glenlivet?
There’s only one Glenlivet – so why have so many other single malts also used the name?
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Whisky Travel
20 February 2018
The 10 best whisky shows to visit this year
Don’t let 2018 pass you by without visiting one of the world’s best whisky festivals.
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Features
12 February 2018
Worm tubs: the inside story
Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
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Features
08 February 2018
How to celebrate International Scotch Day
Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
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The debate
08 February 2018
Is Scotch whisky Scottish enough?
It’s undeniably Scottish, but does Scotch whisky benefit its homeland as much as it should?
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Features
06 February 2018
The world’s weirdest whisky regulations
Canada’s not the only country forcing its residents to jump hoops in the name of a decent dram.
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From Our Correspondent
05 February 2018
Explaining Canada’s complex liquor laws
Canada’s liquor laws are so absurd it’s time there was an overhaul, writes Davin de Kergommeaux.
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Whisky Travel
31 January 2018
The 7 best whisky bars in the US
Don’t even think about visiting the States without a dram in one of these world-class whisky bars.
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The whisky virgin
29 January 2018
Why young Scotch whisky is worth a chance
The Whisky Virgin puts aside his preconceptions to discover the beauty of youthful Scotch.
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Features
25 January 2018
A brief history of Burns Night
We celebrate it every year, but how did the Burns Night tradition begin?
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Whisky Travel
24 January 2018
Discovering Japan’s best whisky bars
The top places to enjoy a dram in the sprawling landscape of the country’s many bars.
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Festivals and events
22 January 2018
Victoria Whisky Festival 2018
Talk of Prohibition-style raids dominated the jam-packed show in Canada this weekend.
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The way I see it...
18 January 2018
Adding water to whisky: let’s get it right
We obsess over every detail of our favourite whisky, so why not do the same with water?
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Festivals and events
17 January 2018
Arctic Whisky Festival 2018
Dave Broom heads north to Tromsø to find out more about the latest whisky-making region.
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Food
15 January 2018
Treat yourself to a Burns Night Supper
Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
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Features
11 January 2018
Designing the modern whisky distillery
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
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Features
10 January 2018
How do you define maturity in whisky?
A who’s who of Scotch whisky is on hand to answer this most challenging of questions.
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Whisky Travel
09 January 2018
Wick, whisky and the herring boom
The remote Highland port has a long-standing relationship with whisky – and fishing.
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Ask the professor
08 January 2018
What’s a mash filter and how does it work?
As rye whisky making returns to Scotland, mash filters are in the news. But what are they?
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The debate
04 January 2018
Are bar staff ignorant about Scotch?
Could bartenders in the UK do a better job of advising and educating the curious customer?
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Features
01 January 2018
Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2018
With 10 whisky distilleries opening this year, Scotch is on track for unprecedented growth.
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Features
28 December 2017
Cadenhead’s: 175 Years of History
The long and eventful story of Scotch whisky’s longest-established independent bottler.
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Features
24 December 2017
The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2017
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
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The whisky virgin
20 December 2017
Which whiskies to choose for Christmas Day?
Out to impress the rellies, our Whisky Virgin ponders which drams to crack open for Christmas.
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Food
19 December 2017
Christmas whisky cocktails and bar food
Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
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Culture
14 December 2017
Four books for whisky lovers
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
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Features
12 December 2017
Secret Santa whisky gifts for any budget
Looking for the perfect whisky gift for your Secret Santa? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
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Food
11 December 2017
Matching whisky with Indian food
The UK’s Indian restaurants are pursuing ever more innovative food and whisky pairings.
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Festivals and events
07 December 2017
Whiskyfair Takao 2017, Taiwan
The inaugural event in Kaohsiung attempts to bring the spirit of Limburg to the Far East.
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The way I see it...
06 December 2017
Why ‘lost’ whiskies should never be blended
Treat closed distilleries with respect, says Angus MacRaild: bottle them as single malts.
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Features
04 December 2017
Springbank 21yo: a tasting to remember
A mass tasting of the Campbeltown distillery’s 2016 release of 13 single cask single malts.