The West Wing and transparency
Aaron Sorkin’s political drama, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and the persistence of marketing messages.
Aaron Sorkin’s political drama, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and the persistence of marketing messages.
Far from stifling innovation, says Richard Woodard, Scotch’s regulations can inspire it.
Compass Box has revealed its hand: transparency’s ‘Third Option’. And now? Over to the industry…
An undefined term and a path toward too much choice will complicate an already complex industry.
Rather than easing our fears, barriers only encourage them to multiply, says Richard Woodard.
The ‘safe’ revamp of Glenrothes represents a lost opportunity, says Richard Woodard.
Maybe if we treat blends as ‘special’, says Richard Woodard, that’s just what they’ll become.
Reflecting on a busy Islay Festival 2018, Becky Paskin presents her ultimate survival guide.
How can it be that in an industry with so much history, Scotch whisky archives are so scarce?
Dave Broom has plenty of advice to share, from tastings and transportation, to kilts and pants.
Clichés are rooted in truth, says Dave Broom, so don’t ignore them – but look beyond them.
Visiting Seattle, Dave Broom has his mind blown by the innovative use of barley varieties.
Peated whisky brands could learn a lesson from hot sauce producers, says Becky Paskin.
Rarity has many facets, writes Dave Broom, including the decision to share the rare.
A day of scything reminds Dave Broom that some whisky-making skills should stay unchanged.
Dave Broom reports from Japan on the challenges facing the country’s whisky industry.
A centuries-old text reminds Dave Broom of the open-eyed joy that whisky once inspired.
The Scotch industry needs to think hard and fast about its future post-Brexit, says Dave Broom.
It’s the same premise as a gin and tonic, so why the resistance to Highballs, asks Dave Broom?
Thoughts from a Washington DC museum trip on the collision of money and art, patronage and ...
Grain plants may lack the romance of single malt distilleries, but that doesn’t make them dull.
Why Scotch marketers should beware swapping one dead language for another.
There’s no excuse for a poorly made cocktail if it costs the earth.
Predictions are dangerous, says our chief engineer, so he’s compiled a wish list instead.
Dave Broom wonders why whisky doesn’t embrace the floral flavours found in ancient Scottish spirit.
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner gives Dave Broom food for thought on whisky writing.
Cult bottles spark furious bidding wars and soaring prices. But just who is being greedy here?
Innovation is rife around the whisky world, from Midleton to Hakushu. Where does that leave Scotch?
A hike in Tuscany reminds Richard Woodard of the benefits of overseas investment in whisky.
American whiskey sales are buoyant; blended Scotch sales less so. But there’s a silver lining…
Long-haul flights prompt reflections on what it is to be Scottish – and what it is to be Scotch.
To endure, Scotch whisky brands need to practise genuine innovation, says Dave Broom.
An evening immersed in the world of Cognac prompts more thoughts on age and transparency in Scotch.
Three recent releases prompt thoughts on the quest for true value in Scotch whisky.
Whisky is complex and there’s no room for ‘I’m right, you’re wrong’ attitudes, says Dave Broom.
Meaningful innovation can still be realised within the boundaries of whisky regulations.
To many whisky lovers, a silent distillery is a lost treasure. But is that the whole story?
Scotch remains the whisky role model – but there’s competition. What can Japan teach the industry?
Whisky shows should be for everyone, not just those who can afford them.
Tennessee’s finest may be supplanting Scotch in British consumers’ affections. But does it matter?
Could gin soon be more popular than Scotch in the UK? Let’s all calm down, says Richard Woodard.
Like whisky, the late musician’s music was truly creative in its simplicity, writes Dave Broom.
Glenfiddich’s Bourbonisation is a risky but crafty plot to lure Bourbon drinkers, says Becky Paskin.
Dave Broom reflects on the site so far and why you won’t see any ‘PR fluff’ on here any time soon.
With 20-plus distilleries making whisky in England, Richard Woodard ponders a question of identity.
What’s more outrageous: cocktails served in capsules or the fact it’s a Scotch? asks Becky Paskin.
The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
Through sharing our passions we can rediscover why we first fell in love, says Becky Paskin.
Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
Whisky has come a long way in Africa, but the journey into consumers’ hearts has only just begun.
Listen to ‘expert’ advice but trust your own instincts when tasting whisky, urges Dave Broom.
Porridge purist Dave Broom has extended his whisky mantra to the most important meal of the day.
A decade after his untimely death, Dave Broom pays tribute to the legendary whisky and beer writer.
The fun and games at Spirit of Speyside are a sign whisky’s becoming more relaxed, says Dave Broom.
In the face of controversy and stock shortages, Japanese whisky is reawakening, says Dave Broom.
Whisky bars should take inspiration from coffee shops when designing menus, says Becky Paskin.
Be selective about your whisky-drinking moments for optimum cheer, and have a very Merry Christmas.
With Port Ellen, Brora and Rosebank set to reopen, Dave Broom looks at the broader context.
Whisky lovers can earn a certificate in whisky history, blending and distilling.
The whisky retailer will launch a new auction site in September, with rules to combat ‘flipping’.
A new tech-based trading platform aims to benefit investors and ease pressure on distillers.
The single malt’s latest limited edition release will be sold through an online ballot.
AB Inbev, the owner of Budweiser and Corona beers has purchased online retailer Master of Malt.
Campbell Evans named as new non-executive director of the online Scotch whisky marketplace.
The online sale of rare bottles donated by the industry will help fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
The Islay whisky will be available exclusively through the online retailer in Europe.
A new online tool matches users’ personal flavour preferences to one of six blended whiskies.
Getting under the skin of Russia’s vast and potentially lethal black market in counterfeit spirits.
Commemorating the life of a proud son of Moray and one of Scotch whisky’s best-loved characters.
The Speyside distillery steps into the spotlight with the first whiskies released by its new owners.
The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
Two new companies – one in the UK, one in China – are opening a fresh chapter in whisky investment.
Get the full lowdown on three distillery projects earmarked for Jedburgh, Hawick and Peebles.
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
The years to come could shed a new light on the dark early days of Scotch whisky making.
The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
As auction prices soar, does whisky’s secondary market have a serious counterfeit problem?
After three consecutive years of shipment declines, where does the industry go from here?
Compass Box founder John Glaser on why a change in the law could benefit the entire industry.
Now just an empty shell, the Falkirk distillery could be producing spirit within two years.
Under new owner Lalique, the team at the Perthshire distillery has a familiar look.
As more consumers turn their backs on whisky, distillers are trying a number of fresh ideas.
Assessing the pros and cons of being part of the European Union for the Scotch whisky industry.
As Diageo’s whisky sales rebound, we identify six factors shaping the resurgence.
The private members club offers a selection of single casks priced at up to €450,000.
The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
Detailed information on the make-up of Port Charlotte Scottish Barley is now available online.
The boutique distillery’s second single malt release is now available to purchase online.
Highland Park Viking Tribe is a new permanent release available only through Amazon UK.
The Scotch industry has donated rare and vintage whiskies to fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
The second annual auction arranged by industry ambassadors will benefit Scottish charity the Ben.
The US bottler is also ‘removing all barriers’ to membership of its website from January.
The Whisky Exchange has bottled a ‘fantastic value’ 18-year-old Orkney malt for Black Friday.
One of Scotland’s smallest distilleries will hand-deliver bottle 001 to the highest bidder.
A selection of ‘exceptional’ whiskies have been sold to raise funds for environmental charities.
Master of Malt will be answering wishes from whisky fans around the world every day until Christmas.
Beam alters its fan club name, admitting its definition of the word ‘men’ was not clear to everyone.
Whisky.Auction will donate £200k from the sale of ‘exceptional’ whiskies to charity Plastic Oceans.
Even more rare and ‘exceptional’ bottles have been added to Whisky.Auction’s charity auction.
The company has launched its first bottles but is yet to build a distillery in Raasay or the south.
The single malt release – named One And All – celebrates the island community.
New releases will embrace Bitcoin’s blockchain technology in a bid to combat fake whisky.
The Highland distillery’s new range celebrates its influential people and history.
The island distillery is selling ‘more accessible’ small casks of its first single malt.
The spirit release highlights the distillery’s unusual 500-year-old chess connection.
Only 94 bottles of the oldest whisky from the ‘Beast of Dufftown’ have been released.
Members can try some of the first whiskies created by the London-based distillery.
The alcoholic tea blend offers whisky lovers an ‘alternative’ drinking experience.
The new, community-owned, island Scotch whisky distillery needs to raise £2.5 million.
Two women have been accepted on Diageo’s four-year coopering apprenticeship in Scotland.
Proceeds from the auction of the special bottle will help fight food waste and poverty.
Actor Gerard Butler is the latest famous face to be part of Glenturret’s ‘Bottle Your Own’ series.
Inspired by a 150-year-long Glengoyne distillery tradition, only 3,138 bottles are being released.
The artwork for the 2017 limited edition whisky will feature more than 300 photos of whisky fans.
The proceeds from the sale of bottle number one will be donated to Islay Heritage.
The winning entrant will receive membership to the distillery’s preservation society.
The 160-year-old Scotch brand is being relaunched by the founder’s great-great-grandson.
The 26-year-old GlenDronach signed by the President-elect doubled its pre-sale estimate.
World Whisky Day founder plans to visit 60 Scotch distilleries in a day for charity.
The single cask range marks the start of construction of Ardnahoe, Islay’s ninth whisky distillery.
The third and final festive Scallywag expression has been released as a Black Friday surprise.
Consumers will soon be able to access detailed content via QR codes on every bottle.
Whisky fans are asked to come forward with memories, artefacts and photographs.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society reveals new Speyside and Islay whiskies to be released next month.
The Speyside distillery has claimed an Indian whisky company’s label is too similar to its own.
It’s back! Take a tour of the Diageo archives to mark the annual Scotch celebration.
The highly regarded 30-year-old single malt originally retailed for only £80.
Festival-goers will again hunt for hidden caches of whisky across Speyside this May.
The release is the first from Glenmorangie to be matured in Côte-Rôtie red wine casks.
Buy a ticket for the charity raffle and you could win over £2,000 worth of whisky.
A signed 15-year-old bottling by Silvano Samaroli reached £61,000 at auction this week.
The 21-year-old single cask whisky is the first in the bottler’s new Private Stock line-up.
Montgomery Scott is a blended whisky inspired by Scotty, the original series’ famous engineer.
The bottling made to celebrate this year’s World Whisky Day sold at a rate of 65 bottles a minute.
The Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 commemorates the tourist attraction’s 50th anniversary.
The Speyside distillery’s new ‘unrepeatable’ limited edition has been made using now-retired stills.
The limited festival edition is the oldest Octomore released by the Islay distillery.
The Dublin distillery has celebrated its recent opening with three new cask-finished whiskeys.
Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old is reserved for the Friends of Laphroaig collective.
Earth Mode measures internet users’ digital carbon footprint in ‘eye-opening’ new initiative.
Speyside single malt wants Pope Francis to recognise new world number one tennis player.
The Highland distillery has unveiled new releases of two vintage single malts.
The first casks to be filled at the new Arran distillery are being offered for sale.
The first whisky to be distilled in St Andrews for nearly 160 years earns £7,100 at auction.
The Scotch whisky blender’s unconventional new expression celebrates two ‘complementary’ spirits.
Elixir Distillers has bottled the ‘deeply complex’ Karuizawa Ambassadors’ Collection for charity.
The London distillery is encouraging buyers to open and drink its debut whisky rather than flip it.
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund is backing two programmes dealing with the effects of alcohol misuse.
The retailer’s new flagship store in London’s Covent Garden features a dedicated whisky room.
Bids of over $150k are expected for the latest DCS Compendium and Balvenie Morgan Roadster.
Scotch producers have joined the global movement to stamp out non-recyclable plastic waste.
The Speyside distillery is ‘pushing boundaries’ in a first for the Scotch whisky industry.
France relaunch is society’s bridgehead to expand its activities across continental Europe.
Television spot for single malt’s new range aims to break conventions in whisky advertising.
The Exciseman is the last of the three releases celebrating Arran’s whisky heritage.
The 45-year-old single malt launches a series linked to Scottish myths and legends.
Popularity of whisky auction websites helps to boost rare single malt sales in the UK.
Whiskies printed with ink only visible under UV light will be launched at the London show.
Music producer who has worked with Kanye West and Beyoncé launches new blended grain Scotch whisky.
Scapa distillery has released a single malt to commemorate the Battle of Jutland’s centenary.
Uncle Duke’s is a Bourbon-inspired single grain whisky designed for the ultimate Old Fashioned.
The Sherried ‘firm favourite’ from Glengoyne distillery returns for a sixth outing.
The Islay distillery’s annual Friends of Laphroaig whisky is a triple-matured release.
Let your creativity ‘run riot’ for the chance to have your Tweet projected on the distillery’s wall.
Brexit-fuelled resurgence ends recent decline as single malt shipments top £1bn for first time.
This year’s limited edition Islay single malt recalls the ‘Summer of Love’ of the 1960s.
The whisky, called 1770, is the first of its kind produced in the city in over 100 years.
The whisky was made to mark the anniversary of Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup win.
The distillery cat is the latest ‘famous’ face honoured with a ‘Bottle Your Own’ cask.
Company marks campaign progress to date with the release of Enlightenment, a new blended malt.
Three lots of rare whisky labels have been withdrawn from auction following protests on Facebook.
The Single Malt Fund will make investing in whisky ‘more inclusive and accessible’.
A £6m investment will enable the Hillington site to double its whisky making capacity.
The Fife distillery has released the first in a new series marking Scotland’s patron saint.
The Glaswegian blender’s new Whisky Works will focus on classic whiskies and modern experiments.
The latest in the Irish whiskey series contains some of the oldest liquid used so far.
The money will be used to build the distillery and visitor centre in Edinburgh.
Building work is now underway following a lengthy excavation process at the historical site.
Samaroli was known for his ‘legendary’ bottlings, which are among the most coveted in the world.
The Islay distillery's anniversary bottling pays homage to its past and present distillers.
Declines in Russia, Brazil and oil nations create worst run for industry in more than 50 years.
Export volumes rise for first time in three years, but value falls in mixed first half of 2016.
A Swedish study has now provided a scientific basis for this long-held belief.
The Amber Light will explore Scottish culture and history through the lens of whisky.
Chivas Regal’s oldest release to date celebrates the team’s 1968 European Cup victory.
Beam Suntory has been heavily criticised for creating a ‘sexist’ and ‘isolating’ whisky fan club.
The new interactive release from The Glenlivet contains no cask information, age or tasting notes.
The ‘craft and provenance credentials’ of single malts are boosting Scotch’s global reputation.
The Scotch brand is giving whisky fans the chance to design their own blend with My Edition.
The value of rare Scotch whisky sold at auction has fallen for the first time in 10 years.
Detailed information on blend components will be available to consumers following new legal advice.
The removal from public display follows a hotel guest paying $10,000 for a ‘fake’ 1878 whisky.
The ‘1878’ bottle contained blended Scotch whisky from the early 1970s, tests have shown.
The three bespoke whiskies have been designed to pair with BrewDog’s beers.
Almost 500 rare whiskies and nine casks will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s later this month.
The 58-year-old single cask whisky is the distillery’s first commercial bottling in its history.
More than 70 rare whiskies are for sale at the Worshipful Company of Distillers auction.
The Fife distillery’s spirit, aged three years on 23 March, is now officially Scotch whisky.
The Lowland distillery will replace its original whisky with a new style of single malt.
The small-batch facility is part of a US$60m plan to re-establish the James B. Beam Distilling Co.
A 75-year-old bottling from Mortlach distillery is hailed as the world's 'most exclusive'.
Holyrood Park Distillery aims to start whisky distillation and to open to visitors in 2018.
Funding round looks to raise £5.5m to build whisky and gin distillery in castle grounds.
It’s hoped that the £100m-plus plant will produce its first spirit before the end of 2017.
The £100m-plus new facility will take over single malt production after ‘rigorous’ tests.
Chivas Regal Ultis combines five Speyside single malts and is priced at US$200 a bottle.
Kelsey McKechnie, 25, will be mentored by the longest-serving malt master in Scotch whisky.
He helped bring huge success to Glen Grant and Macallan in a career spanning five decades.
Elixir Distillers’ plans include ‘underground’ warehousing, floor maltings and a rum still.
The distillery was forced to close after a chemical spill resulted in an evacuation of the plant.
A new Edinburgh distillery has been designed as a visitor attraction to boost tourism.
A makeover for the Highlands distillery is the ‘final piece of the puzzle’ in reviving its identity.
Edinburgh council has approved plans to transform a Georgian building into a single malt distillery.
The city is to welcome a state-of-the-art whisky experience as part of a £150m investment.
Work to build Edinburgh’s first malt distillery for nearly 100 years will begin next month.
Method & Madness’ latest releases include a single pot still whiskey finished in cherry wood.
The currently silent Islay distillery will be set up to produce various styles of whisky.
Glasgow’s whisky renaissance takes a step forward with the opening of Clydeside distillery.
Just eight whiskies will form the distiller’s annual Special Releases collection.
The planned Port of Leith distillery in Edinburgh will be arranged vertically in a 40-metre tower.
Introducing Ballantine’s Hard Fired, a smoky, ‘masculine’ Scotch finished in extra-charred casks.
The miniature could contain some of the only whisky left from the lost distillery.
The blended Scotch brand is the latest to introduce a blended malt expression, Buchanan’s Select.
The single pot still whiskey returns to the Spot Whiskeys range following a 50-year absence.
The new Highland distillery is believed to be the first solely founded by a woman.
The amount of rare Scotch whisky sold at UK auctions has hit a record high.
Fans camped overnight outside the distillery in the hope of nabbing a limited edition bottle.
Distilling has been revived at Bladnoch after an Australian businessman saved the Lowland site.
There’s much whisky producers can learn from the comic book industry’s mistakes.
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
The timeless whisky and soda receives a 21st century makeover to make its flavours shine.
The screenwriter discusses The Angels’ Share, the whisky film he wrote for director Loach.
An alluring name, a fabulous colour and – most importantly – a great-tasting drink.
For over 200 years, the Mint Julep has offered icy refreshment on sweltering summer days.
From Amos Milburn to Metallica, this is how whisky made its mark on music. Rock on!
Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
The acclaimed photographer always thought he hated whisky. Until one morning on Islay…
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.
The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
Signe Johansen demonstrates how seaside cooking and drinking can be enjoyed all year round.
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
Which whisky will you choose to complement your chocolate indulgence this Easter?
Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
Scotland’s rivers are among the world’s best for catching salmon, a perfect match for whisky.
Cold weather calls for hearty dishes – and a pinch of the right spice can make all the difference.
The key to cooking a tender and juicy leg of lamb is simplicity, says Martine Nouet.
Beat the heat with these refreshing sunny-day serves recommended by top bartenders.
Use our flavour-by-flavour guide to help Scotch find a place at the Thanksgiving table.
All the recipes and whisky advice you could possibly need to host your own St Andrew’s Day feast.
Summer is all about cooking outdoors, from barbecues and picnics to terrace drinking and dining.
Winter brings plenty of things to be excited about – especially when it comes to food and whisky.
Move over Bourbon; it’s time for Scotch whisky to take on the Old Fashioned.
If pre-1960s single malt was so wonderful, why isn’t it being made any more? The Prof answers all.
Just a pipe linking still with condenser? No, it’s much more complicated, says the Prof.
The Whisky Prof looks into the merits of this most traditional of whisky warehouses.
The curious name for a 245-litre cask could have roots in the wizarding world, says the Prof.
Sherry and Scotch is a complex topic, but the Whisky Professor is on hand to explain all.
Does barley variety affect whisky flavour like grapes do with wine? The Prof has the answer.
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
The Whisky Virgin puts aside his preconceptions to discover the beauty of youthful Scotch.
The Whisky Virgin wonders how seriously to take the preference of just one whisky critic.
The Whisky Virgin wonders what the gold, silver and bronze awards adorning some bottles really mean.
Our Whisky Virgin heads to Compass Box HQ for the low-down on why blends get a bad rap.
A frustrating brush with the latest Ardbeg release leaves the Virgin with a fresh dilemma.
What do the words ‘limited edition’ and ‘Master’s Select’ on a whisky label really mean?
A search for ancestral roots leads the Virgin on a quest for Irish whiskey’s true style.
As the mercury nudges upwards, the Whisky Virgin discovers whisky was made for all weathers.
The Whisky Virgin finally gets to visit a distillery – not in Scotland, but in East London.
As a surfeit of Masters grips the Scotch whisky industry, the Virgin ponders what comes next.
A little tough love provokes a surprising reaction from the normally pliable Whisky Virgin.
How old’s that whisky? Does it matter? Numbers have got the Whisky Virgin’s head in a spin.
Our innocent Whisky Virgin has fallen in love at last – but, sadly, all is not sweetness and light.
Golf, shellfish and exfoliation all feature during the Virgin’s idyllic island getaway.
The Whisky Virgin was flying high after an enlightening International Scotch Day tasting.
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
A movement is underway to challenge blended whiskey’s reputation as cheap bottom shelf liquor.
As one of whisky’s three ingredients, yeast offers huge possibilities in flavour creation.
Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
Craft distillers are set on defining their own single malt style – just don’t call it Scotch.
These top tips will help you make the most of whichever whisky show you’re visiting.
The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
With the distillery’s last warehouses set for demolition, we look back at its history.
The long and eventful story of Scotch whisky’s longest-established independent bottler.
One of the world’s most famous collections of whisky has gone on display in the Netherlands.
From quaich to tumbler to specialist tasting glass, this area of whisky has never stopped evolving.
As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
As the 34th vintage is launched, we assess the evolution of the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
Build a picture-perfect Instagram account with tips from top whisky influencers.
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
It’s made for drinking, so why have some whiskies now become collectors’ items?
Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
How this wine-drinking nation became the world’s biggest consumer of single malts in the 1970s.
Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
New distilleries are expensive – and you can’t sell a bottle for years. How do you survive the wait?
The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
Glen Highland whisky, anyone? Unveiling some of the world’s most notorious fake Scotch products.
The strange tale of the Czech single malt born before the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
Glenrothes is conducting an experiment to determine whether music affects how people taste whisky.
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
Haggis, for sure, but what else is needed for the festivities on 25 January? Find out here.
Drink better during this season’s music festivals with these campsite-friendly novelty hip flasks.
Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
With 10 whisky distilleries opening this year, Scotch is on track for unprecedented growth.
Canada’s not the only country forcing its residents to jump hoops in the name of a decent dram.
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
Blenders are exploring the boundaries of flavour by mixing Scotch with other world whiskies.
What is rancio? And does it occur not only in old Cognac, but also in long-matured Scotch whisky?
The historic bottler embraces change and continuity, 123 years after it was established.
Could the creation of a shared ‘flavour language’ help us communicate what we smell?
As part of our selection of seasonal features, Dave Broom picks the perfect drams for springtime.
Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.
The city that ruled the whisky world is back in the spotlight after decades of decline.
Eddie Russell’s first visit to a Scotch whisky distillery in the company of Dennis Malcolm.
A global rundown of the world’s most popular drams – with not a single malt in sight.
From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
Looking for the perfect whisky gift for your Secret Santa? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
Why, in today’s gender-inclusive world, is whisky still perceived as ‘a man’s drink’?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
The author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s was a supremely talented writer with a penchant for J&B Rare.
The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.
The four-time Oscar winner had a long and distinguished career – and a love for Famous Grouse.
The film star was always three drinks ahead, whether it be with a Scotch or a Martini in hand.
The story of the woman whose astuteness helped create one of Scotch whisky’s strongest businesses.
Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.
Tove Jansson’s much-loved creation, father of Moomintroll, is a lover of fine old whisky.
The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.
A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.
The family behind Ferintosh, Scotland’s oldest distillery and a vast operation at its peak.
The man who owned five Islay distilleries, who was also a great agricultural moderniser.
Great-grandson of The Glenlivet founder and survivor of both World Wars.
The compelling story of the man who rescued the Islay distillery and brought it into prosperity.
First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.
The globe-trotting extrovert and born salesman was one of Scotch’s most colourful characters.
Delve into the life of the forgotten hero behind the Craigellachie distillery, hotel and village.
The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
The saga of the family who went from illegal distillers to pillars of the whisky establishment.
The coded labels, originally born out of necessity, have created a cult whisky range.
The life of a Laphroaig lover – and the difficulties of building such a huge collection today.
A sip of Macallan led one man to build arguably the finest collection of Italian bottlings.
The Swedish whisky collector now prefers to open bottles, rather than let them gather dust.
The Falkirk native is enchanted by Rosebank distillery, particularly bottlings by SMWS.
The master blender on how his whisky collection has transformed into a record of his career.
A rare look inside the German’s 25-year collection, including a series of 1960s Laphroaigs.
The ‘Jolly Toper’ tells of his love for whisky literature, born in the pre-internet age.
The Wishaw restaurateur owns the ‘world’s only’ complete range of Bruichladdich Valinches.