Should I be worried about fake whisky?
In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
Features
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The whisky virgin
07 February 2019
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Features
05 February 2019
The secret history of single malts
The popularity of single malt stretches back to the 1820s, when it was a royal favourite.
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Features
31 January 2019
Is yeast whisky’s new frontier of flavour?
As one of whisky’s three ingredients, yeast offers huge possibilities in flavour creation.
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Features
28 January 2019
Instagram tips from top whisky influencers
Build a picture-perfect Instagram account with tips from top whisky influencers.
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Festivals and events
23 January 2019
How to celebrate Scotch Whisky Weekend
From cocktails to whisky flights, get involved in London’s biggest celebration of Scotch.
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Culture
22 January 2019
Whisky books for armchair travellers
Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
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Ask the professor
15 January 2019
How are Scotch whisky regions different?
The difference between Speyside and Islay malts has less to do with flavour than you’d think.
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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.
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Culture
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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Features
07 January 2019
The whisky world’s 2019 resolutions
The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
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Features
01 January 2019
Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2019
At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
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The whisky virgin
28 December 2018
Nine things I learned about whisky this year
There’s always something new to learn about whisky, as the Whisky Virgin discovers.
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Features
24 December 2018
The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2018
Are you a malt maniac or dram dunce? Put your brains to the test in our annual whisky quiz.
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Food
13 December 2018
7 great whisky distilleries for foodies
From Islay to Utah, the fare offered at top whisky destinations is on the up and up.
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Features
12 December 2018
Israel: The land of milk, honey and whisky
A vibrant whisky scene is emerging in Israel as its first single malts come of age.
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Cocktails
10 December 2018
7 easy Christmas whisky cocktail recipes
Liven up the party or warm up by the fire with one of these Christmas cocktail recipes.
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Features
04 December 2018
The whisky gift guide for every budget
From stocking fillers to blowout experiences, we’ve got presents for whisky fans on every level.
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Ask the professor
29 November 2018
Do dunnage warehouses create better whisky?
The Whisky Prof looks into the merits of this most traditional of whisky warehouses.
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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.
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Features
27 November 2018
Europe’s whisky rye-volution
Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.
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The whisky virgin
26 November 2018
Whisky tastes of its terroir… or does it?
The Whisky Virgin is on a mission to learn the truth about terroir, starting in Campbeltown.
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Culture
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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Features
20 November 2018
7 Whisky advent calendars for Christmas
Screw chocolate – count down to Christmas with a whisky advent calendar to suit any budget.
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Festivals and events
14 November 2018
Milan Whisky Festival 2018
Offering over 2,000 whiskies, the Italian festival has become the largest in Southern Europe.
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Whisky Travel
13 November 2018
5 interactive whisky-making experiences
Learn how to make whisky with the UK’s most interactive distillery tours.
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Culture
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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Features
05 November 2018
Warming autumnal hipflask whiskies
The best whiskies to fill into your hipflask this autumn, according to the experts.
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Features
31 October 2018
American blended whiskey isn’t all it seems
A movement is underway to challenge blended whiskey’s reputation as cheap bottom shelf liquor.
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Culture
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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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.
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Festivals and events
23 October 2018
Whiskybase Gathering 2018
Bigger than ever, the Dutch festival is a reflection of whisky collecting’s growing popularity.
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The whisky virgin
22 October 2018
What makes a whisky the best in the world?
The Whisky Virgin wonders how seriously to take the preference of just one whisky critic.
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Features
16 October 2018
Five of the world’s best whisky collections
Track down these public collections of rare bottles for a glimpse of whisky’s storied past.
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Ask the professor
15 October 2018
Where does the word ‘hogshead’ come from?
The curious name for a 245-litre cask could have roots in the wizarding world, says the Prof.
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Features
09 October 2018
The Unseen Valentino Zagatti Collection
One of the world’s most famous collections of whisky has gone on display in the Netherlands.
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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?