Paul Laverty: Ken Loach, whisky and me
The screenwriter discusses The Angels’ Share, the whisky film he wrote for director Loach.
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01 October 2019
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23 July 2019
Whisky’s place in rock ‘n’ roll history
From Amos Milburn to Metallica, this is how whisky made its mark on music. Rock on!
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13 June 2019
James Joyce’s whiskey connections
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.
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01 May 2019
Marvel’s cautionary tale for whisky makers
There’s much whisky producers can learn from the comic book industry’s mistakes.
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11 April 2019
The common threads in fashion and whisky
Whisky and fashion collaborations are in season, but are these partnerships more than marketing?
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04 April 2019
Lindsay Robertson: learning to love whisky
The acclaimed photographer always thought he hated whisky. Until one morning on Islay…
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12 March 2019
Whisky’s remarkable motorsports connection
Whisky has taken to the driver’s seat in the development of Formula One and Nascar racing.
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22 January 2019
Whisky books for armchair travellers
Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
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08 January 2019
Whisky’s perfume connection
The contrasting worlds of whisky and perfume have more in common than you might think.
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22 November 2018
How Bourbon makers celebrate Thanksgiving
America’s biggest Bourbon families reveal how whisky plays a role in their Thanksgiving traditions.
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06 November 2018
Review: Navigate the Blood
Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
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30 October 2018
The ultimate horror film and whisky pairings
Dial up the scream factor for your Halloween movie night with these spooktacular whisky pairings.
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14 December 2017
Four books for whisky lovers
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
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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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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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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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10 January 2017
Scotch whisky at the movies
Many a dram has made an appearance on the silver screen – some authentic, others imagined.
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22 December 2016
Gordon Buchanan: wildlife, whisky and me
Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
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05 December 2016
The Monarch of the Glen: a Scottish icon
As campaigners battle to keep Landseer’s painting in Scotland, we delve into its history.
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29 June 2016
Eddie Izzard is Captain Waggett
The comedian, satirist and ultra-marathon runner takes on a more serious role in Whisky Galore!
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29 June 2016
Whisky Galore! re-imagined
A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
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23 May 2016
Chris Cusiter: swapping rugby for whisky
The former Scottish international scrum-half talks about his new-found passion for Scotch.
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05 May 2016
The rich history of the Scottish pub
Sex and shebeens; temperance and meths. Charting the Scottish pub’s 300-plus years of history.
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30 March 2016
Alexander McCall Smith
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.