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Hunter Laing to build Islay distillery

The independent bottler has revealed plans to build an £8 million malt whisky distillery on Islay.

Mike Keiller joins Last Drop board

Ex-Morrison Bowmore CEO to take charge of financial and corporate strategy at rare spirits business.

Latest Glenmorangie Private Edition unveiled

Latest Glenmorangie Private Edition unveiled

Milsean – Gaelic for ‘sweet things’ – is extra-matured in heavily toasted Portuguese red wine casks.

Colombia confronted in Scotch tax row

The EU is challenging Colombia’s ‘discriminatory’ tax policy that obstructs Scotch whisky growth.

Drink less than 14 whiskies a week, UK told

Drink less than 14 whiskies a week, UK told

New alcohol guidance from the UK government recommends drinking no more than 14 drams per week.

Macallan Fine & Rare sale makes history

A set of 19 Macallan Fine & Rare bottles has set a record as the most expensive sale in duty free.

Monkey Shoulder named trendiest Scotch

The blended malt has been named the most requested Scotch whisky brand by the world’s leading bars.

‘Last’ Billy Connolly whisky bottle donated

‘Last’ Billy Connolly whisky bottle donated

Glasgow Museums set to display last known miniature, produced in the 1970s by Douglas Laing & Co.

Most Britons see whisky tax level as unfair

Most Britons see whisky tax level as unfair

Nearly all the British public believe the 76% tax levy on a bottle of Scotch whisky is ‘unfair’.

Balvenie’s David Stewart receives MBE

The Balvenie’s malt master, David Stewart, has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.

In depth 31 December 2015

The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2015

Scotchwhisky.com may only have been in operation for three months, but what a year it’s been.

Minimum alcohol pricing is illegal, EU rules

Minimum alcohol pricing is illegal, EU rules

Scotland’s introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol contravenes EU law.

The Whisky Exchange opens Covent Garden shop

The Whisky Exchange opens Covent Garden shop

The retailer’s new flagship store in London’s Covent Garden features a dedicated whisky room.

The most powerful whisky advert ever made?

The most powerful whisky advert ever made?

A tearjerking whisky advert created by two film students could be the most powerful ever made.

William Grant CEO steps down

Stella David is to step down from her role as CEO of William Grant & Sons early next year.

Scotch whisky industry makes exports promise

Scotch whisky industry makes exports promise

The Scotch whisky industry has signed a charter to help promote Scottish food and drink overseas.

Kilchoman auctions first 10 Year Old whisky

Kilchoman auctions first 10 Year Old whisky

The first bottle of Kilchoman 10 Year Old whisky has sold at auction for £7,000.

In depth 16 December 2015

Scotch whisky returns to the Borders

Get the full lowdown on three distillery projects earmarked for Jedburgh, Hawick and Peebles.

Robert Burns’ farm to become distillery

An Ayrshire farm, once home to Robert Burns, is to be developed into a Scotch whisky distillery.

Scotch industry sets model green strategy

Scotch industry sets model green strategy

Scottish companies can ‘learn a lot’ from the Scotch whisky industry’s environmental strategy.

Talisker launch supports ‘ballsy’ Diageo aim

Talisker launch supports ‘ballsy’ Diageo aim

Diageo’s new NAS Talisker release underpins its goal to become largest malt retailer in GTR by 2018.

Volunteers race to join whisky psyche study

Volunteers race to join whisky psyche study

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Dr. Adam Moore give 120 people the chance to drink for science.

R&B releases its first Scotch whiskies

The company has launched its first bottles but is yet to build a distillery in Raasay or the south.

Doughnut shop creates peaty Jura treat

A Soho doughnut shop has partnered with the Hebridean distillery to create a heavily peated treat.

Arbikie offers cask investment opportunity

Arbikie offers cask investment opportunity

The Highlands distillery is selling newly-laid casks for £10,000 as a ‘luxury whisky investment’.

Tomatin revives its identity with redesign

Tomatin revives its identity with redesign

A makeover for the Highlands distillery is the ‘final piece of the puzzle’ in reviving its identity.

In depth 07 December 2015

Obituary: David Urquhart (1952-2015)

Commemorating the life of a proud son of Moray and one of Scotch whisky’s best-loved characters.

Glenfiddich gets green light to expand

Approval has been granted for a multi-million pound expansion of the Speyside distillery.

Public vote Peebles for Borders distillery

Public vote Peebles for Borders distillery

Whisky enthusiasts have voted for Peebles as the preferred location for a new Borders distillery.

Scotch industry described as a ‘powerhouse’

Scotch industry described as a ‘powerhouse’

Scotch whisky’s impact on the UK economy is praised as the SWA opens a new London office.

Lagavulin creates Yule Log parody

Lagavulin and actor Nick Offerman have produced a comedic Scotch tribute to the Yule Log broadcast.

First Kingsbarns whisky for founding members

First Kingsbarns whisky for founding members

Members of the Lowlands distillery’s new Founders’ Club will be first to taste its whisky in 2018.

Gordon & MacPhail’s David Urquhart dies

Tributes pour in to mark the passing of a ‘legendary figure’ in the world of Scotch whisky.

Whyte & Mackay signs US deal with Gallo

Philippines-owned producer hopes the wine giant will drive growth for Dalmore, Jura and John Barr.

SWA: more work needed to fight alcohol abuse

SWA: more work needed to fight alcohol abuse

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund will spend a further £300,000 to help fight misuse in Scotland.

Beam Suntory reveals new Men of Malts name

Beam Suntory reveals new Men of Malts name

Beam alters its fan club name, admitting its definition of the word ‘men’ was not clear to everyone.