Ballymaloe and the provenance of oak
An innovative Irish whiskey project opens up a new world of traceability and flavour profiles.
An innovative Irish whiskey project opens up a new world of traceability and flavour profiles.
In Scotch whisky and in the wider world, says Richard Woodard, nothing lasts forever.
A trip to Israel reminds Dave Broom of our need to blend spices, tea, music – and whisky.
Whisky produced in the ‘Golden Age’ wasn’t always better, says Dave Broom, just different.
In the face of controversy and stock shortages, Japanese whisky is reawakening, says Dave Broom.
Car park tastings, a bat cave, the shadowy hand of the whisky maker and the weird ways of wood.
A hike in Tuscany reminds Richard Woodard of the benefits of overseas investment in whisky.
Dave Broom joined an expedition of whisky lovers on an icy mountain for an unusual launch.
How long does it take to make a whisky cask? More than 200 years, as Richard Woodard discovers.
Dave Broom looks back at the now complete single malt collection’s ascent to cult whisky status.
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
The number one Scotch whisky brand’s new platform aims to add a little happiness to the mix.
The whisky collection will be exhibited in a Dutch museum due to open later this year.
Let your creativity ‘run riot’ for the chance to have your Tweet projected on the distillery’s wall.
The search is on to find the most creative, humorous and honest views about the whisky brand.
World Whisky Day founder plans to visit 60 Scotch distilleries in a day for charity.
The Swedish distiller will change its name to avoid a ‘brand collision’ with Compass Box.
The £5,000 bottles of blended Scotch whisky will be given away as part of a competition.
This year’s Islay Festival has a packed menu of distillery open days and cultural events.
The two cult distilleries will restart production by 2020 in a £35m investment by owner Diageo.
The latest addition in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series has been finished in icewine casks.
The Scotch whisky brand will become the first to print nutritional information on its label.
The five-book compendium details the 3,000 rare whiskies in the famous collection.
The Edinburgh distillery and military spectacle have collaborated on an exclusive whisky.
The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.
The Speyside distillery is releasing six single casks ahead of its core range launch.
Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
From Morels to Chanterelles, mushrooms offer a quintessentially autumnal touch to the table.
Dissecting Mortlach: the Whisky Prof explains the facts behind a spirit distilled 2.81 times.
Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
One of the world’s most famous collections of whisky has gone on display in the Netherlands.
As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
It’s often not until a distillery’s demise that its worth is fully appreciated, says Dave Broom.
Track down these public collections of rare bottles for a glimpse of whisky’s storied past.
What is rancio? And does it occur not only in old Cognac, but also in long-matured Scotch whisky?
Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
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.
Bill Murray’s jet-lagged and jaded movie star remains his most celebrated film role.
America’s most loved singer had a colourful off-stage life, with Jack Daniel’s to the fore.
The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.
He was the man behind the distillery’s cult 1960s and 1970s bottlings – but how did he do it?
The farmworker’s son whose unique vision transformed the landscape of Scotch whisky distilleries.
The Italian collector on how he amassed one of the world’s most enviable whisky collections.
For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.
An endeavour to taste as many whiskies as possible uncovered a penchant for St Magdalene Scotch.
What started as a hobby turned into a sound investment for this Strathisla-loving Swiss.
The Whiskyfun man talks through his abiding passion for the enigmatic drams of Clynelish and Brora.
What started as a standard whisky tasting ended with a new found fixation collecting rare Ardbegs.
A chance encounter with a knowledgeable bartender was the beginning of a life-long love for whisky.
The Chinese collector credits Richard Paterson for his love of Dalmore’s single malts.
The Wishaw restaurateur owns the ‘world’s only’ complete range of Bruichladdich Valinches.
Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.
A sip of Macallan led one man to build arguably the finest collection of Italian bottlings.
The Hong Kong bar owner has developed broad tastes, from Hanyu to Laphroaig and Bowmore.
It was whisky’s storied history that turned museum worker Josh Feldman into an avid collector.
The master blender on how his whisky collection has transformed into a record of his career.
Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.