Spirit of Speyside 2017: Day Two
The second day was filled with exclusive distillery tours, a blending class and raucous dancing.
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Festivals and events
29 April 2017
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Festivals and events
28 April 2017
Spirit of Speyside 2017: Day One
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival got off to a roaring start, with not a snowflake in sight.
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Festivals and events
27 April 2017
The Limburg Whisky Fair 2017
Beginning with a focus on old and rare bottlings, today the show stands for much more than whisky.
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Food
26 April 2017
Lamb and whisky: a spring pairing
The key to cooking a tender and juicy leg of lamb is simplicity, says Martine Nouet.
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The way I see it...
24 April 2017
Whisky’s elitist snobbery must stop
Let’s celebrate diversity and inclusiveness instead, says a Whisky Insider.
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Festivals and events
19 April 2017
An Evening with the Blenders 2017
Whisky producers from all around the globe demonstrate the importance of a united industry.
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Culture
18 April 2017
Highland Park and Orkney by Søren Solkær
The Danish photographer’s pictures capture the essence of the distillery and its island home.
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The debate
17 April 2017
Can single malt whiskies be ‘too young’?
The minimum maturation age for Scotch is three years – but is that enough for single malts?
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Cocktails
13 April 2017
Easter Scotch whisky cocktails
These cocktails from the world’s best bartenders are sure to enhance your Easter weekend.
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From Our Correspondent
12 April 2017
How Scotch helped shape Australian malts
Australia has close links to Scotch whisky, stretching as far back as the mid-19th century.
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Festivals and events
10 April 2017
Tales on Tour Edinburgh 2017
The annual New Orleans cocktail festival brought a taste of the Deep South to Scotland’s capital.
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The whisky virgin
06 April 2017
What makes a medal-winning whisky?
The Whisky Virgin wonders what the gold, silver and bronze awards adorning some bottles really mean.
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Ask the professor
03 April 2017
Chill filtration: is it bad for whisky?
We’re led to believe that non-chill-filtered whisky is somehow superior. But is it?
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Whisky Travel
30 March 2017
Inverness to Wick and Thurso
On the road less travelled, embracing a rich culture, history and sense of renewal.
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From Our Correspondent
29 March 2017
Scotch battles on in Ukraine
As recent problems take their toll, there’s still great interest in Scotch blends and malts.
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Features
27 March 2017
Putting whisky waste to good use
More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
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The debate
21 March 2017
Sherry bomb whiskies: joy or monstrosity?
While some savour heavily Sherried whiskies, others can find them grossly offensive.
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Food
20 March 2017
Salmon, smoke and whisky: Severn & Wye
Fiona Beckett visits Severn & Wye to learn about the art of farming, curing and smoking salmon.
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Features
16 March 2017
Irish whiskey: the future is bright
New distilleries are coming thick and fast, and there’s still plenty of room for more.
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Features
15 March 2017
Torabhaig: countdown to distillery opening
The new Isle of Skye distillery documents key milestones from building work to production.
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The whisky virgin
09 March 2017
Being a beginner on International Scotch Day
The Whisky Virgin was flying high after an enlightening International Scotch Day tasting.
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Features
08 March 2017
How will climate change affect Scotch?
With warmer weather and rising sea levels, producers must act fast to combat climate change.
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Ask the professor
07 March 2017
Whisky or whiskey: why the two spellings?
The Whisky Professor explains why the spelling of ‘whisky’ or ‘whiskey’ differs between countries.
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Features
01 March 2017
The Whisky Barons: who were they?
Creative, visionary, fearless men who built the foundations of Scotch whisky as we know it.
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Food
27 February 2017
Pancake Day recipes with whisky
Whether you’re flipping sweet or savoury pancakes, add a drop of Scotch – you won’t regret it.
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The way I see it...
23 February 2017
Why I dislike cask strength whisky
Leave it to distillers to add just the right amount of water to your whisky, says Martine Nouet.
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Festivals and events
21 February 2017
The Whisky Show: Old & Rare 2017
The debut show in Glasgow was overflowing with some truly once-in-a-lifetime drams.
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Whisky Travel
16 February 2017
Edinburgh’s whisky heritage
A walking tour through the historic, whisky-laden streets of the Scottish capital.
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Festivals and events
15 February 2017
World Whisky Forum 2017
The inaugural event highlighted a consensus for global co-operation to enhance whisky’s future.
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The whisky virgin
14 February 2017
Put your whisky senses to the test
The Whisky Virgin finds it is possible to train your senses to recognise aromas more easily.
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The debate
13 February 2017
Can grain whisky ever be truly great?
Next to the mighty malt, do grain whiskies stand a chance of attaining real greatness? Discuss.
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Ask the professor
08 February 2017
Are single malt whiskies also blends?
Our expert Prof tackles this oxymoronic riddle that often leaves whisky drinkers puzzled.
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Features
02 February 2017
Scotch whisky liqueurs past and present
What started as a means to mask poorly made spirits has grown into a delicious whisky alternative.
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Features
01 February 2017
Glenmorangie Bacalta: from brain to bottle
Bill Lumsden tells us how the concept of the Madeira-finished Private Edition release developed.
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Festivals and events
31 January 2017
The National Whisky Festival 2017
Merging one of Europe’s most popular music festivals with a worldwide selection of drams.
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Features
26 January 2017
How to design packaging for new whiskies
It is imperative for new releases to convey brand identity, but how do producers achieve success?
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Food
25 January 2017
Hearty winter dishes with whisky
Winter brings plenty of things to be excited about – especially when it comes to food and whisky.
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Cocktails
25 January 2017
Burns Night Scotch whisky cocktails
The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.