Whisky makers rediscover bere barley
The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
Scotch distillers are experimenting with roasted malts to develop a new generation of whisky.
Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
The islands’ early Scotch producers defied the odds to put Orkney's whisky on the map.
Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
As the wellness trend pushes innovation in low-abv drinks, Scotch is playing catch-up.
Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
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Distilleries are rediscovering the unique flavours oats can bring to whisky.
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
Thinking about buying your own cask of maturing whisky? Here’s a guide to what’s out there.
The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
Owned by its community, a new form of whisky distillery is giving back to the local economy.
American craft distillers are breaking from tradition to explore new avenues of flavour creation.
The city that ruled the whisky world is back in the spotlight after decades of decline.
Whether shooting bottles or a dram, up your whisky photography game with advice from the pros.
Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.
The style that almost vanished from the whisky universe is now very much back in vogue.
Heart-warming tales of true love, from a fateful plane crash to whisky’s greatest bromance.
The popularity of single malt stretches back to the 1820s, when it was a royal favourite.
As one of whisky’s three ingredients, yeast offers huge possibilities in flavour creation.
Build a picture-perfect Instagram account with tips from top whisky influencers.
The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
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A vibrant whisky scene is emerging in Israel as its first single malts come of age.
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Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.