Decoding the language of whisky tasting
Dave Broom endeavours to make sense of the factors affecting how we nose and taste whisky.
Dave Broom endeavours to make sense of the factors affecting how we nose and taste whisky.
A heated debate between Hamish Torrie and Stuart Hendry on the pros and cons of smoking in whisky.
Dave Broom travelled to Japan to explore how distillers are driving innovation in grain whisky.
A whisky club with a difference: Whisky Blasphemy is not afraid of straying from the status quo.
Scotch whisky fans enjoyed drams, a distillery tour and a dip in a loch at this year’s event.
Naren Young illustrates the often overlooked versatility of the humble Fizz cocktail.
The comedian, satirist and ultra-marathon runner takes on a more serious role in Whisky Galore!
A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
While wood is vital in flavouring whisky, it cannot take all the credit, says Angus MacRaild.
Takayuki Suzuki talks to Dave Broom about the challenges of making cocktails with Scotch whisky.
The fine art of redesigning your product has to balance innovation with respect for heritage.
A burnished copper pot still may have powerful visual appeal, but what are its practical advantages?
Why did the Speaker of Canada’s House of Commons choose a Speyside malt as his ‘official’ whisky?
Time to celebrate dads everywhere, and to share a glass of his favourite whisky with the old man.
Coming up with a new design for a Scotch whisky bottle is a long, complex and painstaking business.
Dave Broom seeks answers to one of Scotch whisky’s most complex and enigmatic questions.
The trials and tribulations of navigating Canada’s complex and highly regulated whisky market.
As the polls narrow in advance of the Brexit vote, would a UK departure give Scotch whisky a boost?
Deciphering the complex code of the brain and the senses as they assess and evaluate every glass.
You know those pagodas you see at most malt distilleries? They’re not pagodas at all. Here’s why.
Away from the distillery days, Fèis offers an array of tastings, masterclasses and charity events.
Ardbeg Day became Ardbeg Night with tales of smugglers and a Fèis bottling called Dark Cove.
This most beautiful and secluded of distillery locations was rewarded with sunshine and smiles.
Islay’s newest distillery showcased its maturing quality, sharing the day with neighbouring Jura.
Not one but three Fèis bottlings from Bowmore, including a fervour-inducing Vintage Edition.
Dave Broom joins the laid-back Laphroaig lovers – and some distillery legends – on a sun-filled day.
Can the maverick Islay distillery maintain its independence after acquisition by Rémy Cointreau?
Music, malt and seafood rule as the festival spotlight turns on the secluded charms of Caol Ila.
The party lasts all day at Bruichladdich – but serious tasting underpins the carnival atmosphere.
The former Scottish international scrum-half talks about his new-found passion for Scotch.
Huge crowds, huge enthusiasm as the 2016 Islay Festival begins with a very special birthday party.
Dave Broom explores how peat is cut and burned, and busts myths surrounding PPM and peaty water.
In the run-up to this year’s Feis Ile (20-28 May), Dave Broom explores the impact of peat terroir.
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
The whys and wherefores of adding ice to your whisky. It’s more complicated than you might think…
The case for and against NAS whisky, featuring Glenfarclas' George Grant and Macallan's Ken Grier.
Compass Box’s controversial bottling gets the Virgin treatment, with the aid of a sweary friend.
Sex and shebeens; temperance and meths. Charting the Scottish pub’s 300-plus years of history.