Distillery cats: Scotch’s legendary mousers
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
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Features
19 July 2017
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Food
17 July 2017
How to make whisky ice cream
Making ice cream at home is fun – and the results can be greatly improved by adding whisky.
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Whisky Travel
13 July 2017
North Fife’s whisky renaissance
Largely unheralded from a Scotch perspective, this area has a great whisky past – and future.
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Features
12 July 2017
The fine art of quaich making
The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
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The whisky virgin
11 July 2017
Don’t forget about whisky this summer
As the mercury nudges upwards, the Whisky Virgin discovers whisky was made for all weathers.
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Whisky Travel
03 July 2017
12 of the best whisky bars in Sydney
Australia’s most cosmopolitan city has a host of attractions for the seasoned whisky lover.
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Culture
29 June 2017
Ian Rankin: music, whisky and memories
The crime author shares several drams with Dave Broom while discussing music, whisky and life.
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Culture
28 June 2017
Ian Rankin, Rebus and whisky
A wide-ranging and frank conversation with one of the UK’s best-selling crime novelists.
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Features
27 June 2017
Whisky, women and advertising
The industry has not always succeeded in its attempts to end gender stereotyping in Scotch.
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The debate
22 June 2017
Is Irish pot still the new single malt?
As the Irish whiskey boom continues, will pot still ever challenge single malt Scotch?
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Ask the professor
21 June 2017
Condensers: how do they affect flavour?
Our Whisky Prof explains the flavour impacts of worm tubs and shell-and-tube condensers.
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Features
20 June 2017
Ardbeg: the resurrection
Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
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Features
14 June 2017
Father’s Day whisky treats
Stuck for Father’s Day ideas? Then spoil your dad this Sunday with a whisky-filled day out.
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Festivals and events
13 June 2017
Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2017
The triennial event provided a snapshot of the latest scientific Scotch whisky developments.
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The whisky virgin
12 June 2017
How hard can it be to be a blender?
A series of blending classes has given the Whisky Virgin new-found respect for blends.
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From Our Correspondent
06 June 2017
Why Japan loves indie whisky bottlings
From quirky designs to old and rare liquid, Japan is enamoured with the indie bottling culture.
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Festivals and events
04 June 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 8: Ardbeg
A maritime twist to this year’s Ardbeg Day as another Islay Festival draws to a close.
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Festivals and events
03 June 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 7: Bunnahabhain
Focus turns to maturation and cask finishes as festival-goers head to picturesque Bunnahabhain.
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Festivals and events
02 June 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 6: Jura & Kilchoman
Unexpected pleasures – and predictable rain – at the Islay Festival’s annual double-header.
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Festivals and events
01 June 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 5: Bowmore
Musical narratives, historical walks and a heavy layer of sunblock were on the agenda at Bowmore.
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Cocktails
01 June 2017
The world’s best rooftop whisky bars
A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
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Festivals and events
31 May 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 4: Laphroaig
Whisky tasting bingo, future planning and a sense of calm as the festival hits Laphroaig.
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Festivals and events
30 May 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 3: Caol Ila
Time to implement Plan B at secluded Caol Ila as the rains sweep in across Islay.
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The way I see it...
30 May 2017
Do regional flavours still exist in whisky?
Can Scotch be categorised into ‘typical’ Speyside, Highland and Island flavours?
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Festivals and events
29 May 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 2: Bruichladdich
With party vibes aplenty, Bruichladdich offered oysters and no fewer than seven drams for revellers.
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Festivals and events
28 May 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Day 1: Lagavulin
This year’s festival opened with a hectic schedule of masterclasses, music and tastings.
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The debate
23 May 2017
Are multinationals good for Scotch whisky?
Are big whisky producers a force for good – or are they holding the whole industry back?
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Features
22 May 2017
Campbeltown whisky: a long and winding road
Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
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Festivals and events
19 May 2017
World Whisky Day 2017 events
There are more than 300 official events taking place globally tomorrow – will you be taking part?
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The way I see it...
18 May 2017
Whisky’s ‘elitist snobbery’: a response
After a call for inclusivity from ‘A Whisky Insider’ last month, here’s an alternative view.
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Features
17 May 2017
Glenfarclas The Family Casks: 10 years on
The ambitious series of single cask bottlings now spans six decades from the 1950s.
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Ask the professor
15 May 2017
Whisky stills: does shape matter?
Far from being an aesthetic afterthought, the shape and size of a still has a huge effect on whisky.
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The whisky virgin
11 May 2017
The importance of blind tasting whisky
To really understand your likes and dislikes, try removing any prejudice from your whisky glass.
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Festivals and events
10 May 2017
Spirit of Toronto 2017
A once-in-a-lifetime tasting of rare whiskies was the highlight of this year’s event.
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Features
08 May 2017
How to make a best-selling blend
Maintaining quality and consistency is vital when you’re selling millions of bottles a year.
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Festivals and events
03 May 2017
Spirit of Speyside 2017: a reflection
Dave Broom looks back on this year’s festival, at the friendship, whisky and lessons learnt.
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Festivals and events
01 May 2017
Spirit of Speyside 2017: Day Four
Gin, beer and smugglers’ tours on the penultimate day of Speyside’s annual whisky festival.
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Festivals and events
30 April 2017
Spirit of Speyside 2017: Day Three
It’s not every day that you get to choose a distillery’s next exclusive whisky.