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Maureen Robinson curates the annual Special Releases for the world’s largest Scotch whisky group.
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24 February 2017
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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
Italian bottler Silvano Samaroli dies
Samaroli was known for his ‘legendary’ bottlings, which are among the most coveted in the 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
Arran begins work on second distillery
Isle of Arran Distillers has broken ground on Lagg distillery, its second island site.
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17 February 2017
SMWS makeover champions age and flavour
The colourful new look for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s bottlings puts age and flavour first.
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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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16 February 2017
Rachel Barrie to leave Bowmore for BenRiach
Bowmore’s master blender will join BenRiach Distillery Company in March.
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16 February 2017
Scotch whisky exports stage recovery
Brexit-fuelled resurgence ends recent decline as single malt shipments top £1bn for first time.
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15 February 2017
Whisky legend Dr Jim Swan dies
The renowned whisky consultant leaves a global distilling legacy behind him.
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15 February 2017
John Walker Private Collection 2017 unveiled
The fourth edition of this exploration of the art of blending focuses on the ‘Mastery of Oak’.
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14 February 2017
Pernod to publish nutritional info on Scotch
Consumers will soon be able to access detailed content via QR codes on every bottle.
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10 February 2017
Rare whisky sales enjoy 'exceptional' year
A record 2016 saw sales of single malt Scotch whisky increase by nearly 50% on the open market.
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10 February 2017
Bowmore Small Batch axed amid brand overhaul
The Islay distillery is discontinuing its entry-level malt and introducing four new whiskies.
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10 February 2017
Scotch distillers unite as interest soars
The alliance recognises the new wave of whisky distilleries contributing to the category’s success.
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10 February 2017
Glenrothes 1988 vintage gets second release
Launch of single malt’s second edition comes eight years after its initial release in 2009.
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09 February 2017
Big Peat to print pals on Fèis Ìle bottling
The artwork for the 2017 limited edition whisky will feature more than 300 photos of whisky fans.
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08 February 2017
Scotch Whisky Experience profits from Brexit
The Edinburgh attraction has reported its ‘biggest ever year’ as a result of the Brexit vote.
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08 February 2017
Douglas Laing unveils Consortium of Cards
Four limited edition Old Particular single cask whiskies will be released throughout 2017.
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06 February 2017
Isle of Skye to host first spirits festival
The inaugural event will take place this summer, offering Scottish whisky, gin, music and food.
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06 February 2017
Macallan veteran joins Ardgowan distillery
Former Macallan managing director Willie Phillips has been appointed chairman of Ardgowan.
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03 February 2017
New Borders whisky distilleries get go-ahead
Two new £40m malt and grain distilleries are to be built in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.
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03 February 2017
Laphroaig launches travel retail exclusives
The two no-age-statement single malts will both be available in global duty free stores by April.
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03 February 2017
Macallan 1991 Fine & Rare vintage released
Latest addition to distillery’s Fine & Rare collection is priced at $10,000 a bottle.
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03 February 2017
Spirit of Speyside events not to be missed
From tours of usually publicly closed distilleries to probing whisky masterclasses and tastings.
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02 February 2017
International Scotch Day set for launch
First event is planned for 10 February – the birthday of Johnnie Walker pioneer Alexander Walker.
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01 February 2017
Jim McEwan joins Islay’s Ardnahoe distillery
Bruichladdich’s former master distiller will shape the whisky of Islay’s newest distillery.
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31 January 2017
Tobermory distillery to close for two years
The Isle of Mull distillery, which produces Tobermory and Ledaig whiskies, is being refurbished.
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31 January 2017
Glenmorangie Bacalta is 8th Private Edition
From the Scots Gaelic for ‘baked’, the single malt was extra-matured in Madeira wine casks.
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30 January 2017
GlenWyvis malt launch marks distillery build
Limited edition single malt Highland Inspiration marks start of distillery building.
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27 January 2017
Famous Grouse raises £600k for RSPB charity
The money is being used to support the protection of the endangered grouse species across the UK.
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26 January 2017
Diageo Scotch brands bounce back in China
World’s biggest Scotch whisky company returns to growth in China following austerity struggles.
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26 January 2017
Lindores Whiskyfest makes surprise comeback
Known for its old and rare whiskies, the show will return in November under a new name.
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26 January 2017
New Scotch distilleries seek distillers
Two Scotch distilleries opening this summer are on the lookout for distillers to join their teams.
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25 January 2017
Scotch industry calls for further tax cuts
Scotch producers claim government figures show ‘fairer’ taxes generate more revenue for economy.
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19 January 2017
Dumbarton’s distillery tower to be destroyed
The last remaining monument of the Lowlands distillery is being demolished to make way for flats.