Spirit of Speyside 2016: Day Four
Tasting note challenge, whisky ice-cream and Ann Miller’s tales of university with Charlie Maclean.
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Festivals and events
03 May 2016
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Festivals and events
03 May 2016
Spirit of Speyside 2016: Day Three
An energetic Argocat ride, a working sma’ still and a wry double act proved to be the highlights.
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Festivals and events
03 May 2016
Spirit of Speyside 2016: Final Days
Whisky and chocolate; whisky and music; whisky and dancing. The SoSWF concluded at a frenetic pace.
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Festivals and events
30 April 2016
Spirit of Speyside 2016: Day Two
Expect the unexpected on SoSWF’s second day, from blends to blackenings and desert island drams.
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Festivals and events
29 April 2016
Spirit of Speyside 2016: Day One
Mixing traditional and modern on festival day one – from hi-tech hotels to the joys of the ceilidh.
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Whisky Travel
28 April 2016
Oban and Mull
Rachel McCormack goes island hopping to discover whisky and culture outside Islay.
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Food
26 April 2016
The wonders of citrus fruit and whisky
Citrus fruit is more than a whisky tasting note – consider these sweet and sour recipes with a dram.
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Features
20 April 2016
Perth: the rise and fall of a whisky city
Edrington’s move to Glasgow brings to an end The Fair City’s long-standing association with Scotch.
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Features
19 April 2016
The Guinness/Distillers saga: The Aftermath
After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.
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Features
18 April 2016
The Guinness/Distillers saga: The Deal
The compelling tale of one of the most infamous episodes in British corporate history – 30 years on.
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The debate
13 April 2016
Can malts ever be more valuable than blends?
Could it ever happen? After all, the momentum of the mighty malts continues to grow by the year…
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Features
11 April 2016
Lone Wolf: Brewdog’s spirits venture
A hefty dose of experimentation characterises the brewer’s foray into spirits production.
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Festivals and events
07 April 2016
Whisky Festival Noord-Nederland 2016
Whisky, food and an indefatigable volunteer force make a former church in Groningen the place to be.
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Cocktails
06 April 2016
Spring whisky cocktails
The last of our spring-themed features – and an indispensable guide to seasonal whisky mixing.
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Food
05 April 2016
Spring flavours: food and whisky
In food terms, spring offers invigorating, fragrant flavours as nature revives and revitalises.
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Features
04 April 2016
Whisky’s Spring Collection
As part of our selection of seasonal features, Dave Broom picks the perfect drams for springtime.
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Features
31 March 2016
Does barley variety affect whisky flavour?
A bid to answer one of Scotch whisky’s most contentious questions – by enlisting some expert help.
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Culture
30 March 2016
Alexander McCall Smith
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
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Cocktails
24 March 2016
King Louie the 4th
Gaz Regan discovers a regal-sounding creation inspired by New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré.
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Ask the professor
23 March 2016
Does triple distillation make smooth whisky?
The Whisky Professor tackles triple distillation in answer to another reader question.
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Festivals and events
22 March 2016
Whisky Live London 2016
Whisky Live London was a show to discover new drams, as well as a time of self(ie) reflection.
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From Our Correspondent
21 March 2016
New laws threaten Scotch whisky in Russia
Less whisky. More expensive whisky. In Russia, even the presence of a piper is under threat.
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Features
17 March 2016
Are whisky decanters making a comeback?
Delving into the history of the whisky decanter. Could it be set for a 21st-century renaissance?
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Features
16 March 2016
Irish whiskey’s Scottish connection
Dave Broom picks apart Scotch and Irish whiskey’s close relationship in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
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The way I see it...
16 March 2016
Don’t treat malt whiskies as ‘brands’
The b-word sits uneasily on single malt products and should be avoided, says Charles MacLean.
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Food
14 March 2016
Interview: Michel Roux Jr talks whisky
The celebrity chef reveals his burgeoning passion for Scotch and plans to launch his own whisky.
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The whisky virgin
10 March 2016
No country for old Scotch
Why the macho charms of Scratched Cask and Hard Fired have got the Whisky Virgin’s juices flowing.
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Food
09 March 2016
Barley: ripe for revival?
Not just for malt whisky: why the humble barley grain could be the next big thing in food circles.
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Whisky Travel
08 March 2016
Melbourne
An exhaustive guide of what to do, and where and when to do it, in one of the world’s great cities.
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The debate
07 March 2016
Whisky investment: a bubble ready to burst?
Is whisky investment ‘the worm in the apple’ or a simple by-product of supply and demand?
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Festivals and events
03 March 2016
DramFest 2016, Christchurch, New Zealand
To the Land of the Long White Cloud and an impressively organised event full of memorable drams.
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Features
02 March 2016
What makes Lagavulin special?
A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
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Features
15 February 2016
The multifunctional whisky distillery
From Kirkliston to Ailsa Bay via many detours, the history of the flexible whisky-making facility.
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Food
11 February 2016
The fine art of maturing cheese
Fiona Beckett meets Rhuaridh Buchanan, affineur and supplier of cheese to London’s top restaurants.
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Features
10 February 2016
How to store Scotch whisky
Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
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The debate
08 February 2016
Spirit caramel: friend or foe?
Nick Morgan of Diageo and Bruichladdich’s Adam Hannett lock horns on this most vexed of issues.
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Features
05 February 2016
The true story behind Whisky Galore!
This factual tale of shipwreck and ‘salvage’ is even more remarkable than the fictional version.
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Cocktails
03 February 2016
The Whisky Sour
Dissecting the wonderful simplicity of what might just be the world’s most beloved whisky cocktail.