Whisky at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Amid the cabaret and comedy, there’s still room for Scotch at the world-famous arts festival.
Features
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Festivals and events
24 August 2017
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Whisky Travel
23 August 2017
Hong Kong’s best hidden whisky bars
Between the skyscrapers of the Asian metropolis lie many bars offering rare and exciting drams.
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Food
17 August 2017
How to pair whiskies with salad
Whisky is an excellent, if not exactly obvious, partner to your summer salads.
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Features
16 August 2017
Recalling the great fake Macallan scandal
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
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Food
15 August 2017
Taking off: restaurants with whisky flights
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
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The way I see it...
14 August 2017
Whisky myths and cliches? I blame the brands
Brand ambassadors propagate whisky mythology, rather than dispel it, argues David Tjeder.
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Whisky Travel
09 August 2017
Uncovering East Fife’s hidden gems
The East Neuk has stunning vistas and an undeniable importance to the whisky world.
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The whisky virgin
08 August 2017
Why you need to visit a whisky distillery
After a year of whisky exploration, the Virgin finally made it to Scotland for a distillery tour.
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Features
07 August 2017
What are whisky’s worst myths and cliches?
Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
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Whisky Travel
03 August 2017
Edinburgh’s top Scotch whisky experiences
Discover hundreds of rare and wonderful drams in the city’s best whisky bars.
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The debate
01 August 2017
Is barley variety crucial to whisky flavour?
Are distilleries sacrificing quality and taste in favour of blander – but more profitable – barley?
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Ask the professor
27 July 2017
Does yeast affect the flavour of whisky?
It’s one of Scotch whisky’s three ingredients, but opinion differs on yeast’s impact.
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Festivals and events
25 July 2017
Tales of the Cocktail 2017
From hedonism to geekiness, with Scotch whisky playing an ever more significant part.
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Features
24 July 2017
Kavalan distillery: memories of Jim Swan
Dr Swan will be remembered as the godfather of Taiwanese whisky for his work establishing Kavalan.
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Features
19 July 2017
Distillery cats: Scotch’s legendary mousers
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
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Food
17 July 2017
How to make whisky ice cream
Making ice cream at home is fun – and the results can be greatly improved by adding whisky.
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Whisky Travel
13 July 2017
North Fife’s whisky renaissance
Largely unheralded from a Scotch perspective, this area has a great whisky past – and future.
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Features
12 July 2017
The fine art of quaich making
The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
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The whisky virgin
11 July 2017
Don’t forget about whisky this summer
As the mercury nudges upwards, the Whisky Virgin discovers whisky was made for all weathers.
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Whisky Travel
03 July 2017
12 of the best whisky bars in Sydney
Australia’s most cosmopolitan city has a host of attractions for the seasoned whisky lover.
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Culture
29 June 2017
Ian Rankin: music, whisky and memories
The crime author shares several drams with Dave Broom while discussing music, whisky and life.
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Culture
28 June 2017
Ian Rankin, Rebus and whisky
A wide-ranging and frank conversation with one of the UK’s best-selling crime novelists.
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Features
27 June 2017
Whisky, women and advertising
The industry has not always succeeded in its attempts to end gender stereotyping in Scotch.
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The debate
22 June 2017
Is Irish pot still the new single malt?
As the Irish whiskey boom continues, will pot still ever challenge single malt Scotch?
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Ask the professor
21 June 2017
Condensers: how do they affect flavour?
Our Whisky Prof explains the flavour impacts of worm tubs and shell-and-tube condensers.
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Features
20 June 2017
Ardbeg: the resurrection
Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
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Features
14 June 2017
Father’s Day whisky treats
Stuck for Father’s Day ideas? Then spoil your dad this Sunday with a whisky-filled day out.
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Festivals and events
13 June 2017
Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2017
The triennial event provided a snapshot of the latest scientific Scotch whisky developments.
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The whisky virgin
12 June 2017
How hard can it be to be a blender?
A series of blending classes has given the Whisky Virgin new-found respect for blends.
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From Our Correspondent
06 June 2017
Why Japan loves indie whisky bottlings
From quirky designs to old and rare liquid, Japan is enamoured with the indie bottling culture.
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Festivals and events
04 June 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 8: Ardbeg
A maritime twist to this year’s Ardbeg Day as another Islay Festival draws to a close.
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Festivals and events
03 June 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 7: Bunnahabhain
Focus turns to maturation and cask finishes as festival-goers head to picturesque Bunnahabhain.
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Festivals and events
02 June 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 6: Jura & Kilchoman
Unexpected pleasures – and predictable rain – at the Islay Festival’s annual double-header.
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Festivals and events
01 June 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 5: Bowmore
Musical narratives, historical walks and a heavy layer of sunblock were on the agenda at Bowmore.
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Cocktails
01 June 2017
The world’s best rooftop whisky bars
A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
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Festivals and events
31 May 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 4: Laphroaig
Whisky tasting bingo, future planning and a sense of calm as the festival hits Laphroaig.