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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.
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.
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.
The debate 19 January 2017

Floor maltings: more than just marketing?

Only a few floor maltings remain, but do they enhance the whisky or just the visitor experience?
The way I see it... 31 December 2016

Thoughts on Hogmanay

As 2016 passes, let’s explore the roots of New Year celebrations – and how times have changed.
The debate 20 December 2016

Christmas pudding flambé: Scotch or brandy?

A heated discussion ensues over whether to use Scotch or brandy to light the Christmas pudding.
The way I see it... 14 December 2016

All that’s wrong with sulphur in whisky

Much like Marmite, sulphur-based aromas such as struck matches leave whisky drinkers divided.
The debate 21 November 2016

Has Scotch whisky become too expensive?

Whisky price inflation ignites an inner debate in Royal Mile Whiskies’ Arthur Motley.
The debate 12 October 2016

Does ice ruin or improve single malt Scotch?

Richard Paterson and Fred Laing voice their difference of opinion over whisky and ice.
The debate 12 September 2016

Scotch whisky hybrids – friend or foe?

Two divergent opinions on the attractions and perils of the rising tide of hybrid Scotch products.
The way I see it... 16 August 2016

Don’t replace education with experiences

Whisky brands must always be mindful of the need for education over lifestyle experiences.
The debate 12 July 2016

Peated whisky: the ultimate dram?

A heated debate between Hamish Torrie and Stuart Hendry on the pros and cons of smoking in whisky.
The way I see it... 27 June 2016

Fixation on wood has gone too far

While wood is vital in flavouring whisky, it cannot take all the credit, says Angus MacRaild.
The way I see it... 20 June 2016

Canada’s Scotch snub to local whisky makers

Why did the Speaker of Canada’s House of Commons choose a Speyside malt as his ‘official’ whisky?
The debate 07 June 2016

Would leaving the EU boost Scotch whisky?

As the polls narrow in advance of the Brexit vote, would a UK departure give Scotch whisky a boost?
The way I see it... 02 June 2016

Why distilleries have cupolas – not pagodas

You know those pagodas you see at most malt distilleries? They’re not pagodas at all. Here’s why.
The debate 10 May 2016

Is NAS whisky the enemy?

The case for and against NAS whisky, featuring Glenfarclas' George Grant and Macallan's Ken Grier.
The debate 13 April 2016

Can malts ever be more valuable than blends?

Could it ever happen? After all, the momentum of the mighty malts continues to grow by the year…
The way I see it... 16 March 2016

Don’t treat malt whiskies as ‘brands’

The b-word sits uneasily on single malt products and should be avoided, says Charles MacLean.
The debate 07 March 2016

Whisky investment: a bubble ready to burst?

Is whisky investment ‘the worm in the apple’ or a simple by-product of supply and demand?
The debate 08 February 2016

Spirit caramel: friend or foe?

Nick Morgan of Diageo and Bruichladdich’s Adam Hannett lock horns on this most vexed of issues.
The debate 11 January 2016

What’s the best whisky marketing message?

Investigating the best way to engage the modern whisky consumer: flavour or lifestyle associations?
The way I see it... 05 January 2016

Why whisky does work with food

Impassioned words in favour of using whisky in food from our resident expert, Martine Nouet.
The way I see it... 14 December 2015

Let’s end this 'craft' balderdash

Johnnie Walker a 'craft' whisky? Things are getting out of hand, says Tim Forbes. Time for a ban?
The debate 03 December 2015

Do professional critics matter any more?

Jim Murray and Tom Sandham discuss the fast-evolving role of the modern whisky writer and critic.
The way I see it... 18 November 2015

The age-old problem of NAS whisky

Stock issues? Modern marketing techniques? Whatever the reasons for NAS, Neil Wilson isn’t happy.
The way I see it... 25 September 2015

What's wrong with sulphur in whisky?

Sulphur in whisky: massive screw-up or blown out of all proportion? It’s a matter of taste…
The debate 16 September 2015

Virgin oak: Scotch's friend or foe?

Is the use of virgin oak to mature Scotch whisky a boon to the blender – or a catastrophe?
The debate 25 August 2015

Is honey-flavoured Scotch an atrocity?

Can flavours do Scotch a favour? Or should honeyed whisky buzz off?
The way I see it... 08 August 2015

Stop chill-filtering whisky

Malt aficionados rail against chill filtration of Scotch whisky. So why is it still so commonplace?
The way I see it... 08 August 2015

Whisky should not be cooked with food

Matching whisky with food is one thing; using whisky in food quite another. Why bother?

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