Winter whisky cocktails
Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana shows how a lick of smoke can enhance whisky cocktails in winter.
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Cocktails
24 January 2017
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Features
23 January 2017
Winter whisky recommendations
We’ve covered spring, summer, autumn, and now Dave Broom shares his top winter whiskies.
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The debate
19 January 2017
Floor maltings: more than just marketing?
Only a few floor maltings remain, but do they enhance the whisky or just the visitor experience?
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Features
18 January 2017
The changing role of the master distiller
As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
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From Our Correspondent
17 January 2017
Do supermarkets threaten Dutch whisky shops?
Could the introduction of whisky to Dutch supermarkets damage independent spirits retailers?
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The whisky virgin
16 January 2017
Do I really need whisky tasting glasses?
If the whisky is good, does it really matter what sort of vessel you drink it from?
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Cocktails
12 January 2017
The Rusty Nail
It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
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Food
11 January 2017
The thoroughly modern cheesemakers
The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
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Culture
10 January 2017
Scotch whisky at the movies
Many a dram has made an appearance on the silver screen – some authentic, others imagined.
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Features
05 January 2017
Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2017
Scotland is set to welcome seven new distilleries in 2017, plus the relaunch of an old favourite.
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Ask the professor
04 January 2017
Why is Scotch whisky bottled at 40% abv?
Unpicking the political and historical reasons for Scotch’s minimum alcoholic strength.
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Features
02 January 2017
Whisky wishes: Scotch trends in 2017
Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
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The way I see it...
31 December 2016
Thoughts on Hogmanay
As 2016 passes, let’s explore the roots of New Year celebrations – and how times have changed.
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Features
24 December 2016
The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2016
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
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Culture
22 December 2016
Gordon Buchanan: wildlife, whisky and me
Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
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Features
21 December 2016
Memorable Christmas whisky moments
Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
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The debate
20 December 2016
Christmas pudding flambé: Scotch or brandy?
A heated discussion ensues over whether to use Scotch or brandy to light the Christmas pudding.
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Features
15 December 2016
How to hygge with Scotch whisky
‘Hygge’ is the buzzword of 2016. But what exactly does it mean? And can you do it with Scotch?
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The way I see it...
14 December 2016
All that’s wrong with sulphur in whisky
Much like Marmite, sulphur-based aromas such as struck matches leave whisky drinkers divided.
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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.