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The way I see it... 09 September 2019

Scotch makers mustn’t get too greedy

Producers should focus on giving great value rather than hiking up prices, says Rupert Patrick.
The way I see it... 05 August 2019

Automation puts whisky skills at risk

Technology doesn’t improve all aspects of whisky making, says Knockdhu’s Gordon Bruce.
The way I see it... 06 June 2019

Bringing women into the whisky business

If we want more women in whisky, says Ncn’ean’s Annabel Thomas, we must drop the clichés.
The way I see it... 16 April 2019

Stop drinking whisky like a cowboy

Take your time and show your dram more respect, says Dalmore blender Richard Paterson.
The way I see it... 20 March 2019

The price of Islay’s whisky success

Islanders are increasingly conflicted about the impact of the whisky boom, says Scott MacCallum.
The way I see it... 11 March 2019

Barley innovation is key to whisky’s future

The future of single malt lies in its raw ingredients, says Westland’s Matt Hofmann.
The way I see it... 12 February 2019

Let’s end colour prejudice in whisky

Just because a whisky is pale, argues Cara Laing, that doesn’t make it less interesting.
The way I see it... 10 January 2019

Don’t let the vintage malt die off

Vintage malts allow for a greater number of whisky styles than age statements, argues Ronnie Cox.
The way I see it... 28 November 2018

America’s age statement obsession is fading

American whiskey drinkers are becoming less concerned with age, says Kings County’s Colin Spoelman.
The way I see it... 29 October 2018

Clichéd whisky bars need a wake up call

Unimaginative, archaic whisky bars are in desperate need of a reality check, argues Alex Mennie.
The debate 08 October 2018

Is single malt still synonymous with Scotch?

How can single malt be inherently Scottish if so many countries are producing their own?
The debate 06 September 2018

Are whisky regions still relevant?

Do Scotland’s whisky regions help guide or confuse drinkers? Two voices argue their side.
The debate 08 August 2018

Is gin the future of Japanese whisky?

Shortages, price hikes and ‘dodgy’ brands – Japan’s whisky makers face difficult days.
The way I see it... 10 July 2018

Stop idolising single cask whiskies

Not all single cask whiskies live up to the romantic ideals they represent, writes Joe Rogers.
The debate 09 July 2018

Are blended malts the future of Scotch?

Once known as vatted malts, could they hold the key to rekindling interest in blends?
The way I see it... 02 July 2018

Is cannabis whisky on the way?

As Canada legalises recreational cannabis, how will whisky distillers react?
The debate 18 June 2018

Does triple distilling define Irish whiskey?

The Irish have a long history of triple distilling their whiskey – but how important is that today?
The debate 14 May 2018

Do a cask’s previous contents matter?

Considering the impact of a cask’s past life on the taste of the whisky in your glass.
The debate 05 April 2018

Has Scotch whisky become too geeky?

Does the nerdy dissection of every element of production risk alienating casual drinkers?
The way I see it... 22 March 2018

Standing up for blended Scotch

As blends continue to lose ground in the US, who’s to blame? And what’s the solution?
The debate 08 February 2018

Is Scotch whisky Scottish enough?

It’s undeniably Scottish, but does Scotch whisky benefit its homeland as much as it should?
The way I see it... 18 January 2018

Adding water to whisky: let’s get it right

We obsess over every detail of our favourite whisky, so why not do the same with water?
The debate 04 January 2018

Are bar staff ignorant about Scotch?

Could bartenders in the UK do a better job of advising and educating the curious customer?
The way I see it... 06 December 2017

Why ‘lost’ whiskies should never be blended

Treat closed distilleries with respect, says Angus MacRaild: bottle them as single malts.
The debate 20 November 2017

Is Scotch whisky too strictly regulated?

Some say that the rules stifle innovation, others that they protect Scotch’s integrity.
The way I see it... 26 October 2017

Why aren't whisky and gin taxed like beer?

British craft brewers are benefiting from tax relief, so why aren’t small distillers?
The debate 17 October 2017

Does it matter where whisky is matured?

Coastal warehouse or Central Belt bond: does maturation location affect whisky’s flavour?
The way I see it... 21 September 2017

Are we being priced out of whisky?

The cost of rare Scotch is taking it beyond the means of many consumers, argues Angus MacRaild.
The way I see it... 11 September 2017

Stop abusing the word ‘Masterclass’

With festival season under way, a ‘whisky veteran’ laments the lazy use of the M-word.
The debate 07 September 2017

Does Scotch whisky need a change of image?

Is Scotch selling itself short (quite literally) when it comes to winning over new consumers?
The way I see it... 14 August 2017

Whisky myths and cliches? I blame the brands

Brand ambassadors propagate whisky mythology, rather than dispel it, argues David Tjeder.
The debate 01 August 2017

Is barley variety crucial to whisky flavour?

Are distilleries sacrificing quality and taste in favour of blander – but more profitable – barley?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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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