The world’s weirdest whisky regulations
Canada’s not the only country forcing its residents to jump hoops in the name of a decent dram.
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Features
06 February 2018
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From Our Correspondent
05 February 2018
Explaining Canada’s complex liquor laws
Canada’s liquor laws are so absurd it’s time there was an overhaul, writes Davin de Kergommeaux.
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Whisky Travel
31 January 2018
The 7 best whisky bars in the US
Don’t even think about visiting the States without a dram in one of these world-class whisky bars.
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The whisky virgin
29 January 2018
Why young Scotch whisky is worth a chance
The Whisky Virgin puts aside his preconceptions to discover the beauty of youthful Scotch.
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Features
25 January 2018
A brief history of Burns Night
We celebrate it every year, but how did the Burns Night tradition begin?
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Whisky Travel
24 January 2018
Discovering Japan’s best whisky bars
The top places to enjoy a dram in the sprawling landscape of the country’s many bars.
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Festivals and events
22 January 2018
Victoria Whisky Festival 2018
Talk of Prohibition-style raids dominated the jam-packed show in Canada this weekend.
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The way I see it...
18 January 2018
Adding water to whisky: let’s get it right
We obsess over every detail of our favourite whisky, so why not do the same with water?
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Festivals and events
17 January 2018
Arctic Whisky Festival 2018
Dave Broom heads north to Tromsø to find out more about the latest whisky-making region.
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Food
15 January 2018
Treat yourself to a Burns Night Supper
Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
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Features
11 January 2018
Designing the modern whisky distillery
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
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Features
10 January 2018
How do you define maturity in whisky?
A who’s who of Scotch whisky is on hand to answer this most challenging of questions.
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Whisky Travel
09 January 2018
Wick, whisky and the herring boom
The remote Highland port has a long-standing relationship with whisky – and fishing.
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Ask the professor
08 January 2018
What’s a mash filter and how does it work?
As rye whisky making returns to Scotland, mash filters are in the news. But what are they?
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The debate
04 January 2018
Are bar staff ignorant about Scotch?
Could bartenders in the UK do a better job of advising and educating the curious customer?
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Features
01 January 2018
Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2018
With 10 whisky distilleries opening this year, Scotch is on track for unprecedented growth.
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Features
28 December 2017
Cadenhead’s: 175 Years of History
The long and eventful story of Scotch whisky’s longest-established independent bottler.
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Features
24 December 2017
The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2017
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
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The whisky virgin
20 December 2017
Which whiskies to choose for Christmas Day?
Out to impress the rellies, our Whisky Virgin ponders which drams to crack open for Christmas.
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Food
19 December 2017
Christmas whisky cocktails and bar food
Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
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Culture
14 December 2017
Four books for whisky lovers
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
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Features
12 December 2017
Secret Santa whisky gifts for any budget
Looking for the perfect whisky gift for your Secret Santa? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
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Food
11 December 2017
Matching whisky with Indian food
The UK’s Indian restaurants are pursuing ever more innovative food and whisky pairings.
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Festivals and events
07 December 2017
Whiskyfair Takao 2017, Taiwan
The inaugural event in Kaohsiung attempts to bring the spirit of Limburg to the Far East.
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The way I see it...
06 December 2017
Why ‘lost’ whiskies should never be blended
Treat closed distilleries with respect, says Angus MacRaild: bottle them as single malts.
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Features
04 December 2017
Springbank 21yo: a tasting to remember
A mass tasting of the Campbeltown distillery’s 2016 release of 13 single cask single malts.
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Festivals and events
30 November 2017
Whiskybase Gathering 2017
Now in its second year, the Rotterdam event is already developing its own distinctive feel.
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Whisky Travel
29 November 2017
A whisky lover’s tour of Jerez
A group of whisky lovers head to the home of Sherry for an educational experience.
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Features
28 November 2017
Get ready for Royal Wedding whisky
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
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Ask the professor
27 November 2017
Does whisky change in an unopened bottle?
If a bottle is left unopened, will its whisky change over the years? The Whisky Prof has the answer.
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The whisky virgin
22 November 2017
How to choose a Thanksgiving whiskey
With Thanksgiving approaching, our hapless Whisky Virgin sets out to learn about American whiskey.
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The debate
20 November 2017
Is Scotch whisky too strictly regulated?
Some say that the rules stifle innovation, others that they protect Scotch’s integrity.
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Festivals and events
16 November 2017
Milan Whisky Festival 2017
Now in its 12th year, the event offers a great chance to assess the state of Scotch in Italy.
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Festivals and events
15 November 2017
Glasgow’s Whisky Festival 2017
The event drew thousands of visitors to sample hundreds of drams at the home of Scottish football.
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Features
13 November 2017
Italy’s love of single malt
How this wine-drinking nation became the world’s biggest consumer of single malts in the 1970s.
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Whisky Travel
09 November 2017
Loch Lomond, its islands and its whisky
Behind the picture-postcard beauty lies a tale of history, geology – and whisky-making.
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Cocktails
08 November 2017
London’s best Scotch Old Fashioneds
Move over Bourbon; it’s time for Scotch whisky to take on the Old Fashioned.
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Festivals and events
07 November 2017
Spirits in the Sky 2017
The annual Belgian drinks festival embodies the spirit of camaraderie like no other.