How will US tariffs affect Scotch whisky?
Distillers face the threat of a 25% tariff on single malt exports as a trade war escalates.
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08 October 2019
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26 September 2019
Emeishan and the dawn of Chinese whisky
The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
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25 July 2019
Is this a golden age for whisky archaeology?
The years to come could shed a new light on the dark early days of Scotch whisky making.
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18 July 2019
When Bourbon warehouses collapse
Incidents like the recent Jim Beam warehouse fire can have a huge environmental impact.
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19 June 2019
Scotch whisky’s new rules explained
The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
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17 June 2019
Fake whisky: how worried should we be?
As auction prices soar, does whisky’s secondary market have a serious counterfeit problem?
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20 May 2019
Are whisky auction prices falling?
After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
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08 April 2019
New Glenturret owner taps Macallan expertise
Under new owner Lalique, the team at the Perthshire distillery has a familiar look.
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19 March 2019
The flipside of the Islay whisky boom
With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
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14 March 2019
What is the true taste of Irish pot still?
It’s the quintessential Irish whiskey style, but should its production rules be revised?
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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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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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05 July 2018
Behind Grant’s radical whisky makeover
A behind-the-scenes look at the revamp of the world’s third most popular Scotch whisky.
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11 June 2018
How whisky tourism is transforming Scotch
Soaring growth in whisky tourism is paving the way for a new generation of Scotch distillery.
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24 May 2018
Million-dollar Macallans: the inside story
Investigating the history of the 1926 single malts that sold for US$1m-plus at auction.
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10 April 2018
Has Jura finally rediscovered its identity?
After the single malt’s revamp, has it found its place in the whisky world?
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04 April 2018
GlenAllachie’s new dawn
The Speyside distillery steps into the spotlight with the first whiskies released by its new owners.
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02 March 2018
Jane Walker backlash is a ‘misunderstanding’
The whisky was never designed specifically for women, its producer explains.
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19 February 2018
Islay’s single malt expansion
The latest moves on ‘Whisky Island’, including new, revived and expanding distilleries.
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29 December 2017
The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2017
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
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13 December 2017
Scotch whisky and rye: the challenges
Distillers are coming up with ever more inventive ways of working with this tricky grain.
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13 December 2017
Scotch whisky and rye: past and present
Rye’s return in Scotland after a long gap marks the latest chapter in a chequered history.
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11 October 2017
Bringing Rosebank back to life
Now just an empty shell, the Falkirk distillery could be producing spirit within two years.
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09 October 2017
The resurrection of Port Ellen and Brora
We delve further into the plans to revive the two cult distilleries after nearly 40 years.
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09 October 2017
Midleton launches Cask Circle programme
The private members club offers a selection of single casks priced at up to €450,000.
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14 September 2017
Irish whiskey: a question of provenance
Irish whiskey is resurgent, but are some of the new companies being economical with the truth?
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31 July 2017
Six reasons why global Scotch is recovering
As Diageo’s whisky sales rebound, we identify six factors shaping the resurgence.
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20 July 2017
Why did Billy Walker buy Glenallachie?
The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
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18 July 2017
Macallan’s new distillery: the story so far
The challenges of building a £100m new distillery, by the man who came up with the idea.
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10 July 2017
Gartbreck distillery: is there still hope?
Once touted as Islay’s ninth whisky distillery, here’s the full story behind Gartbreck.
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06 July 2017
Could this little black box end fake whisky?
This small black box could be a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit whisky.
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31 May 2017
Is whisky really a recycling villain?
The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
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04 May 2017
Highland Park discovers its Viking soul
What does the striking new look and range rethink say about the modern face of single malt?
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28 March 2017
Canadian whisky heritage centre fights axe
Tourism officials, residents and whisky fans are battling to save the historical centre.
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24 February 2017
Obituary: Silvano Samaroli (1939-2017)
The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
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20 February 2017
Single malt spearheads export resurgence
Scotch whisky exports bounced back last year, thanks largely to single malt and the US market.
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17 February 2017
Obituary: Dr Jim Swan (1941-2017)
The ‘ultimate whisky troubleshooter’, he lent his expertise to distilleries all over the world.
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30 December 2016
The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2016
Recalling a year of shocks, surprises, new whiskies, fake bottles and controversy.