‘What is whisky?’: the legal fight
Whisky as we know it was shaped by the passionate legal battle over this apparently simple question.
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Features
31 October 2017
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The whisky virgin
30 October 2017
Discovering the world of indie bottlers
Not all whiskies are bottled by the distilleries; there’s many a gem among the indie bottlers.
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The way I see it...
26 October 2017
Why aren't whisky and gin taxed like beer?
British craft brewers are benefiting from tax relief, so why aren’t small distillers?
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Features
25 October 2017
The lost practice of dramming
The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
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Whisky Travel
23 October 2017
Seven great whisky bars in Milan
An indispensable and eclectic guide to the elegant Italian city’s whisky highlights.
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Food
19 October 2017
How chefs pair food with whisky
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
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Ask the professor
18 October 2017
The truth about peated whisky and phenols
The Prof explains you shouldn’t always trust the ppm figure on a whisky’s label.
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The debate
17 October 2017
Does it matter where whisky is matured?
Coastal warehouse or Central Belt bond: does maturation location affect whisky’s flavour?
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Features
16 October 2017
Midleton Very Rare: a retrospective
As the 34th vintage is launched, we assess the evolution of the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
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Food
12 October 2017
Apple recipes for autumn
A seasonal foray through all manner of apple-accented dishes – with a dram on the side.
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Whisky Travel
05 October 2017
On the Road: Skye & Raasay
Dave Broom heads for the Inner Hebridean islands to investigate their newest distilleries.
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Festivals and events
04 October 2017
The Whisky Show 2017
Now London’s largest whisky show, the event aimed to please beginners and enthusiasts alike.
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The whisky virgin
02 October 2017
A very expensive date with Diageo
The Whisky Virgin discovers the price of rare whisky, but its value is another question altogether.
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Festivals and events
27 September 2017
Whisky Live Paris 2017
This year’s event saw bigger crowds and a snapshot of France’s changing love affair with Scotch.
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The way I see it...
21 September 2017
Are we being priced out of whisky?
The cost of rare Scotch is taking it beyond the means of many consumers, argues Angus MacRaild.
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From Our Correspondent
19 September 2017
Meet Italy's whisky pioneers
The country’s distilleries are finding new ways to make single malts and blended whiskies.
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Features
18 September 2017
Memories of Michael Jackson
A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.
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Features
13 September 2017
The Royal Family’s love of Scotch
From King George IV to Prince William, British royalty has played a big part in whisky’s success.
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The way I see it...
11 September 2017
Stop abusing the word ‘Masterclass’
With festival season under way, a ‘whisky veteran’ laments the lazy use of the M-word.
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The debate
07 September 2017
Does Scotch whisky need a change of image?
Is Scotch selling itself short (quite literally) when it comes to winning over new consumers?
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Whisky Travel
06 September 2017
Where to find the finest whisky in Paris
Track down the perfect Parisian dram with this guide to its finest whisky bars, shops and eateries.
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The whisky virgin
05 September 2017
How do you choose your first whisky?
The Whisky Virgin searches for help in buying a first bottle of Scotch… and finds it down the pub.
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Features
31 August 2017
Remembering the age of the excisemen
Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
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Ask the professor
28 August 2017
Are unusual cask finishes a new whisky fad?
Scotch maturation was never restricted to only Bourbon and Sherry casks, explains the Prof.
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Festivals and events
24 August 2017
Whisky at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Amid the cabaret and comedy, there’s still room for Scotch at the world-famous arts festival.
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Whisky Travel
23 August 2017
Hong Kong’s best hidden whisky bars
Between the skyscrapers of the Asian metropolis lie many bars offering rare and exciting drams.
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Food
17 August 2017
How to pair whiskies with salad
Whisky is an excellent, if not exactly obvious, partner to your summer salads.
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Features
16 August 2017
Recalling the great fake Macallan scandal
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
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Food
15 August 2017
Taking off: restaurants with whisky flights
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
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The way I see it...
14 August 2017
Whisky myths and cliches? I blame the brands
Brand ambassadors propagate whisky mythology, rather than dispel it, argues David Tjeder.
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Whisky Travel
09 August 2017
Uncovering East Fife’s hidden gems
The East Neuk has stunning vistas and an undeniable importance to the whisky world.
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The whisky virgin
08 August 2017
Why you need to visit a whisky distillery
After a year of whisky exploration, the Virgin finally made it to Scotland for a distillery tour.
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Features
07 August 2017
What are whisky’s worst myths and cliches?
Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
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Whisky Travel
03 August 2017
Edinburgh’s top Scotch whisky experiences
Discover hundreds of rare and wonderful drams in the city’s best whisky bars.
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The debate
01 August 2017
Is barley variety crucial to whisky flavour?
Are distilleries sacrificing quality and taste in favour of blander – but more profitable – barley?
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Ask the professor
27 July 2017
Does yeast affect the flavour of whisky?
It’s one of Scotch whisky’s three ingredients, but opinion differs on yeast’s impact.
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Festivals and events
25 July 2017
Tales of the Cocktail 2017
From hedonism to geekiness, with Scotch whisky playing an ever more significant part.
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Features
24 July 2017
Kavalan distillery: memories of Jim Swan
Dr Swan will be remembered as the godfather of Taiwanese whisky for his work establishing Kavalan.