Springbank 21yo: a tasting to remember
A mass tasting of the Campbeltown distillery’s 2016 release of 13 single cask single malts.
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04 December 2017
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28 November 2017
Get ready for Royal Wedding whisky
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
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13 November 2017
Italy’s love of single malt
How this wine-drinking nation became the world’s biggest consumer of single malts in the 1970s.
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31 October 2017
‘What is whisky?’: the legal fight
Whisky as we know it was shaped by the passionate legal battle over this apparently simple question.
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25 October 2017
The lost practice of dramming
The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
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16 October 2017
Midleton Very Rare: a retrospective
As the 34th vintage is launched, we assess the evolution of the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
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18 September 2017
Memories of Michael Jackson
A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.
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13 September 2017
The Royal Family’s love of Scotch
From King George IV to Prince William, British royalty has played a big part in whisky’s success.
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31 August 2017
Remembering the age of the excisemen
Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
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16 August 2017
Recalling the great fake Macallan scandal
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
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07 August 2017
What are whisky’s worst myths and cliches?
Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
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24 July 2017
Kavalan distillery: memories of Jim Swan
Dr Swan will be remembered as the godfather of Taiwanese whisky for his work establishing Kavalan.
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19 July 2017
Distillery cats: Scotch’s legendary mousers
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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23 January 2017
Winter whisky recommendations
We’ve covered spring, summer, autumn, and now Dave Broom shares his top winter whiskies.
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18 January 2017
The changing role of the master distiller
As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
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05 January 2017
Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2017
Scotland is set to welcome seven new distilleries in 2017, plus the relaunch of an old favourite.
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02 January 2017
Whisky wishes: Scotch trends in 2017
Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
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24 December 2016
The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2016
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
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21 December 2016
Memorable Christmas whisky moments
Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
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15 December 2016
How to hygge with Scotch whisky
‘Hygge’ is the buzzword of 2016. But what exactly does it mean? And can you do it with Scotch?
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06 December 2016
A Christmas whisky gift guide with a twist
Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
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03 November 2016
Best Bonfire Night whiskies
We asked the experts which whiskies they’ll be sipping to ‘remember, remember the 5th of November’.
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01 November 2016
Scotch-loving US Presidents
Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.