New online course teaches whisky basics
Whisky lovers can earn a certificate in whisky history, blending and distilling.
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17 January 2019
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15 January 2019
Game of Thrones whiskies launch in Europe
Eight single malts inspired by the fantasy series are now available for pre-order in Europe.
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15 January 2019
Jane Walker returns for Women’s March
The controversial female version of Johnnie Walker is making a return for the #WomensWave.
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14 January 2019
What would a no-deal Brexit mean for Scotch?
Assessing the impact of a hard exit from the EU on the eve of a crucial Commons vote.
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11 January 2019
Suntory Ao aids Japanese whisky transparency
A new blend of whisky from five different countries will be labelled as a ‘World Whisky’.
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10 January 2019
Douglas Laing malts honour Chinese New Year
New Craigellachie, Bunnahabhain and Glengoyne single casks celebrate the upcoming Year of the Pig.
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04 January 2019
Monkey Shoulder named best-selling Scotch
Bartenders named the blended malt as the world’s best-selling and trendiest Scotch.
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04 January 2019
New Barra distillery seeks crowdfunding
The new, community-owned, island Scotch whisky distillery needs to raise £2.5 million.
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31 December 2018
Abhainn Dearg releases first 10 Year Old
The Isle of Lewis distillery has unveiled its oldest expression to date.
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31 December 2018
The 10 most read whisky stories of 2018
The biggest news items of the year, as featured on the pages of Scotchwhisky.com.
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28 December 2018
Plans submitted for new Islay distillery
Elixir Distillers’ plans include ‘underground’ warehousing, floor maltings and a rum still.
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24 December 2018
First Highland Whisky Festival announced
The festival will incorporate eight distilleries along a scenic driving route through the Highlands.
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21 December 2018
Glenturret distillery sold to Lalique owner
The home of The Famous Grouse has been sold to the crystal manufacturer’s owner.
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20 December 2018
Arbikie Highland Rye heralds Scotch revival
The Angus farm distillery has released Scotland’s first rye whisky in over a century.
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18 December 2018
First Isle of Wight whisky comes of age
The island’s sole distillery has been maturing its inaugural whisky since December 2015.
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17 December 2018
Tomatin 50 is distillery’s oldest whisky
Tomatin 50 Year Old is the Highland distillery’s oldest bottling to date.
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17 December 2018
Compass Box debuts two ‘stranger’ creations
The new releases include ‘spirit drink’ Stranger & Stranger and blended malt whisky Juveniles.
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14 December 2018
Diageo plans new US$130m Kentucky distillery
The multinational intends to produce a variety of different whiskeys with a new US production site.
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14 December 2018
Founder’s Choice is Cotswolds’ second whisky
The English distillery’s new expression has been aged in its founder’s ‘favourite’ STR wine casks.
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13 December 2018
Macallan 52 Year Old introduced at £38,500
The single malt has been matured in a single European oak ex-Sherry cask.
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13 December 2018
Bushmills debuts acacia-matured whiskey
The new single malt has been aged in acacia casks, a first for the distillery.
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13 December 2018
Tullibardine adds to Marquess Collection
The Murray Marsala Cask Finish is the second in the collection to have a wine cask finish.
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13 December 2018
GlenDronach debuts new Grandeur Batch 10
The 27-year-old limited edition malt has been matured in ex-PX and oloroso Sherry casks.
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13 December 2018
Ballantine’s debuts Signature Flavour series
The travel retail range will explore the blended Scotch’s core flavour characteristics.
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12 December 2018
The Glenlivet launches 35-year-old for $10k
The Glenlivet is celebrating Dubai Duty Free’s anniversary with a ‘precious’ new edition.
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12 December 2018
London welcomes first Scotch Whisky Weekend
The festival will bring the capital’s bars together for a celebration of Scotch whisky.
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11 December 2018
Jura launches vintage whisky series
The island distillery has released a 1988 vintage alongside a new travel retail exclusive.
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11 December 2018
Ian MacMillan to leave Bladnoch distillery
The master blender and distiller will leave the Lowlands distillery he helped resurrect.
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11 December 2018
Pre-Prohibition whiskey ‘smashes’ estimates
A hidden stash of American whiskey fetched thousands more than expected at auction.
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06 December 2018
Glenfarclas reveals £100k Family Cask Trunk
The Glenfarclas Family Cask Trunk features vintages spanning five decades.
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05 December 2018
Benromach 1978 marks end of anniversary year
The vintage builds on the Speyside distillery’s 20th anniversary malt releases.
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05 December 2018
Arran adds 21 Year Old to core range
The oldest whisky in the range debuts with a first batch of only 9,000 bottles.
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04 December 2018
Caol Ila 50 Year Old is ‘oldest’ bottled
The Islay malt joins a 64-year-old Glenlivet as part of G&M’s Private Collection range.
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04 December 2018
Prince Charles’ whisky to be sold via ballot
Just 184 bottles of 30-year-old Royal Lochnagar gifted to Prince Charles are to be sold.
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03 December 2018
Chivas 50 raises £21,780 for charity
The whisky was made to mark the anniversary of Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup win.
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30 November 2018
Eden Mill whisky marks St Andrew’s Day
The Fife distillery has released the first in a new series marking Scotland’s patron saint.