Decoding the language of whisky tasting
Dave Broom endeavours to make sense of the factors affecting how we nose and taste whisky.
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Features
14 July 2016
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The debate
12 July 2016
Peated whisky: the ultimate dram?
A heated debate between Hamish Torrie and Stuart Hendry on the pros and cons of smoking in whisky.
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Features
07 July 2016
Japanese grain innovation and Scotch
Dave Broom travelled to Japan to explore how distillers are driving innovation in grain whisky.
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From Our Correspondent
06 July 2016
A little whisky blasphemy
A whisky club with a difference: Whisky Blasphemy is not afraid of straying from the status quo.
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Festivals and events
05 July 2016
Dramboree 2016
Scotch whisky fans enjoyed drams, a distillery tour and a dip in a loch at this year’s event.
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Cocktails
04 July 2016
Morning Glory Fizz
Naren Young illustrates the often overlooked versatility of the humble Fizz cocktail.
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Culture
29 June 2016
Eddie Izzard is Captain Waggett
The comedian, satirist and ultra-marathon runner takes on a more serious role in Whisky Galore!
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Culture
29 June 2016
Whisky Galore! re-imagined
A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
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The way I see it...
27 June 2016
Fixation on wood has gone too far
While wood is vital in flavouring whisky, it cannot take all the credit, says Angus MacRaild.
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Cocktails
27 June 2016
The Japanese approach to mixing Scotch
Takayuki Suzuki talks to Dave Broom about the challenges of making cocktails with Scotch whisky.
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Features
22 June 2016
How are Scotch whisky bottles redesigned?
The fine art of redesigning your product has to balance innovation with respect for heritage.
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Ask the professor
21 June 2016
Why are whisky stills made from copper?
A burnished copper pot still may have powerful visual appeal, but what are its practical advantages?
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The way I see it...
20 June 2016
Canada’s Scotch snub to local whisky makers
Why did the Speaker of Canada’s House of Commons choose a Speyside malt as his ‘official’ whisky?
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Features
16 June 2016
Drams with dad: Father’s Day whisky memories
Time to celebrate dads everywhere, and to share a glass of his favourite whisky with the old man.
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Features
15 June 2016
How to design a new Scotch whisky bottle
Coming up with a new design for a Scotch whisky bottle is a long, complex and painstaking business.
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Features
14 June 2016
Bacteria: the key to distillery character?
Dave Broom seeks answers to one of Scotch whisky’s most complex and enigmatic questions.
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From Our Correspondent
13 June 2016
Can indie whisky bottlers thrive in Canada?
The trials and tribulations of navigating Canada’s complex and highly regulated whisky market.
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The debate
07 June 2016
Would leaving the EU boost Scotch whisky?
As the polls narrow in advance of the Brexit vote, would a UK departure give Scotch whisky a boost?
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Features
06 June 2016
The science of tasting whisky
Deciphering the complex code of the brain and the senses as they assess and evaluate every glass.
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The way I see it...
02 June 2016
Why distilleries have cupolas – not pagodas
You know those pagodas you see at most malt distilleries? They’re not pagodas at all. Here’s why.
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Festivals and events
31 May 2016
Fèis Ìle 2016: Off-piste
Away from the distillery days, Fèis offers an array of tastings, masterclasses and charity events.
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Festivals and events
29 May 2016
Fèis Ìle Day 8: Ardbeg
Ardbeg Day became Ardbeg Night with tales of smugglers and a Fèis bottling called Dark Cove.
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Festivals and events
28 May 2016
Fèis Ìle Day 7: Bunnahabhain
This most beautiful and secluded of distillery locations was rewarded with sunshine and smiles.
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Festivals and events
27 May 2016
Fèis Ìle Day 6: Kilchoman and Jura
Islay’s newest distillery showcased its maturing quality, sharing the day with neighbouring Jura.
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Festivals and events
26 May 2016
Fèis Ìle Day 5: Bowmore
Not one but three Fèis bottlings from Bowmore, including a fervour-inducing Vintage Edition.
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Festivals and events
25 May 2016
Fèis Ìle Day 4: Laphroaig
Dave Broom joins the laid-back Laphroaig lovers – and some distillery legends – on a sun-filled day.
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Features
25 May 2016
Bruichladdich: 15 years on
Can the maverick Islay distillery maintain its independence after acquisition by Rémy Cointreau?
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Festivals and events
24 May 2016
Fèis Ìle Day 3: Caol Ila
Music, malt and seafood rule as the festival spotlight turns on the secluded charms of Caol Ila.
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Festivals and events
23 May 2016
Fèis Ìle Day 2: Bruichladdich
The party lasts all day at Bruichladdich – but serious tasting underpins the carnival atmosphere.
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Culture
23 May 2016
Chris Cusiter: swapping rugby for whisky
The former Scottish international scrum-half talks about his new-found passion for Scotch.
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Festivals and events
22 May 2016
Fèis Ìle Day 1: Lagavulin
Huge crowds, huge enthusiasm as the 2016 Islay Festival begins with a very special birthday party.
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Features
18 May 2016
Phenol fables: peat’s secrets uncovered
Dave Broom explores how peat is cut and burned, and busts myths surrounding PPM and peaty water.
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Features
17 May 2016
Peat terroir and its impact on whisky
In the run-up to this year’s Feis Ile (20-28 May), Dave Broom explores the impact of peat terroir.
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Ask the professor
16 May 2016
Are wooden washbacks better than steel?
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
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Features
12 May 2016
On the rocks: drinking whisky with ice
The whys and wherefores of adding ice to your whisky. It’s more complicated than you might think…
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The debate
10 May 2016
Is NAS whisky the enemy?
The case for and against NAS whisky, featuring Glenfarclas' George Grant and Macallan's Ken Grier.
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The whisky virgin
09 May 2016
Luxury, transparency and sacrifice
Compass Box’s controversial bottling gets the Virgin treatment, with the aid of a sweary friend.
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Culture
05 May 2016
The rich history of the Scottish pub
Sex and shebeens; temperance and meths. Charting the Scottish pub’s 300-plus years of history.