‘What is whisky?’: the legal fight
Whisky as we know it was shaped by the passionate legal battle over this apparently simple question.
Whisky as we know it was shaped by the passionate legal battle over this apparently simple question.
Not all whiskies are bottled by the distilleries; there’s many a gem among the indie bottlers.
British craft brewers are benefiting from tax relief, so why aren’t small distillers?
The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
An indispensable and eclectic guide to the elegant Italian city’s whisky highlights.
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
The Prof explains you shouldn’t always trust the ppm figure on a whisky’s label.
Coastal warehouse or Central Belt bond: does maturation location affect whisky’s flavour?
As the 34th vintage is launched, we assess the evolution of the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
A seasonal foray through all manner of apple-accented dishes – with a dram on the side.
Dave Broom heads for the Inner Hebridean islands to investigate their newest distilleries.
Now London’s largest whisky show, the event aimed to please beginners and enthusiasts alike.
The Whisky Virgin discovers the price of rare whisky, but its value is another question altogether.
This year’s event saw bigger crowds and a snapshot of France’s changing love affair with Scotch.
The cost of rare Scotch is taking it beyond the means of many consumers, argues Angus MacRaild.
The country’s distilleries are finding new ways to make single malts and blended whiskies.
A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.
From King George IV to Prince William, British royalty has played a big part in whisky’s success.
With festival season under way, a ‘whisky veteran’ laments the lazy use of the M-word.
Is Scotch selling itself short (quite literally) when it comes to winning over new consumers?
Track down the perfect Parisian dram with this guide to its finest whisky bars, shops and eateries.
The Whisky Virgin searches for help in buying a first bottle of Scotch… and finds it down the pub.
Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
Scotch maturation was never restricted to only Bourbon and Sherry casks, explains the Prof.
Amid the cabaret and comedy, there’s still room for Scotch at the world-famous arts festival.
Between the skyscrapers of the Asian metropolis lie many bars offering rare and exciting drams.
Whisky is an excellent, if not exactly obvious, partner to your summer salads.
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
Brand ambassadors propagate whisky mythology, rather than dispel it, argues David Tjeder.
The East Neuk has stunning vistas and an undeniable importance to the whisky world.
After a year of whisky exploration, the Virgin finally made it to Scotland for a distillery tour.
Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
Discover hundreds of rare and wonderful drams in the city’s best whisky bars.
Are distilleries sacrificing quality and taste in favour of blander – but more profitable – barley?
It’s one of Scotch whisky’s three ingredients, but opinion differs on yeast’s impact.
From hedonism to geekiness, with Scotch whisky playing an ever more significant part.
Dr Swan will be remembered as the godfather of Taiwanese whisky for his work establishing Kavalan.