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From the editors 01 August 2018

Whisky, cliché and the real Scotland

Clichés are rooted in truth, says Dave Broom, so don’t ignore them – but look beyond them.
From the editors 22 November 2017

Single malt on verge of Chinese explosion

China’s thirst for Scotch is being driven by single malts, not blends, finds Dave Broom.
From the editors 04 September 2019

Scottish oak’s bright yet uncertain future

Scotland’s native oak must be nurtured if it’s to be used for whisky-making, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 23 January 2019

Remembering Gérard Basset OBE

The great sommelier proved you can combine ambition and drive with humility, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 20 August 2015

A jolly good(wood) drive

What has driving a handbuilt wooden car around Goodwood race track have to do with whisky?
From the editors 22 June 2016

Yumi’s theory of love

If whisky enthusiasts hate on NAS, caramel and grain, it’s only because they really love Scotch.
From the editors 14 March 2018

Antipodean whisky’s new flavour map

Dave Broom finds much to celebrate in the diverse whiskies of Australia and New Zealand.
From the editors 15 March 2017

Barley: the bread and butter of whisky

Flavour and efficiency are not enemies; embrace the evolution of barley, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 30 August 2017

Remembering Michael Jackson 10 years on

A decade after his untimely death, Dave Broom pays tribute to the legendary whisky and beer writer.
From the editors 05 June 2018

Top 10 tips for surviving Fèis Ìle

Reflecting on a busy Islay Festival 2018, Becky Paskin presents her ultimate survival guide.
From the editors 19 December 2016

Is gin a serious threat to Scotch?

Could gin soon be more popular than Scotch in the UK? Let’s all calm down, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 27 August 2015

Looking east

Scotch remains the whisky role model – but there’s competition. What can Japan teach the industry?
From the editors 03 November 2015

Class warfare

Gin, the proletariat and how Scotch whisky’s everyman status is coming under increasing threat.
From the editors 25 July 2018

Let experiences shape your palate

Engaging with the world around you can help heighten your whisky experience, writes Dave Broom.
From the editors 18 September 2015

Outlander

Long-haul flights prompt reflections on what it is to be Scottish – and what it is to be Scotch.
From the editors 07 July 2016

Brexit: oh, the irony

The Scotch industry needs to think hard and fast about its future post-Brexit, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 27 June 2018

What’s the future of whisky?

These are the trends shaping the whisky industry, according to producers, writes Becky Paskin.
From the editors 29 June 2016

Re-imagining the single malt drinker

Glenfiddich’s Bourbonisation is a risky but crafty plot to lure Bourbon drinkers, says Becky Paskin.
From the editors 13 February 2019

Why foreign owners are good for Scotch

A hike in Tuscany reminds Richard Woodard of the benefits of overseas investment in whisky.
From the editors 28 June 2017

Rediscovering the wonder of whisky

A centuries-old text reminds Dave Broom of the open-eyed joy that whisky once inspired.
From the editors 29 February 2016

Baffled by yeast

Does yeast matter in Scotch? Most distillers would say no – but their US colleagues might disagree.
From the editors 14 August 2015

NAS whisky

If age is only a number, no age whisky is a can of worms. Dave Broom reaches for the tin opener.
From the editors 05 September 2018

It’s time to protect whisky’s history

Dave Broom argues why historical sites such as Lindores and Kennetpans must be preserved.
From the editors 27 January 2016

The importance of regional styles

While mostly ignored by malt aficionados, whisky regions are still important indicators of flavour.
From the editors 19 June 2019

Whisky’s identity lies in the landscape

Single malt is more than a spirit; it’s a sum of environment and culture, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 06 January 2017

Groundhog Day for Scotch distillery boom?

The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
From the editors 30 August 2017

Is it time to reinvent the flavour wheel?

There’s no problem categorising whisky flavour profiles, but have we been doing it the right way?
From the editors 14 October 2015

Presidential poison

SWA-approved, ‘Scottish-style’ single malt produced in Mount Vernon, Virginia? Surely some mistake…
From the editors 27 April 2016

Even snow can’t dampen Speyside’s spirit

In the first of a series of Speyside musings, Dave Broom packs his bags in a state of confusion.
From the editors 02 February 2017

Scotch, symbols and ‘special friendships’

Dave Broom deliberates the symbolic meaning behind gifting a quaich to the new US President.
From the editors 06 April 2016

Bagpipes at dawn

Bagpiper, McDowell’s and the SWA acting as ‘cultural shock troops’. Where will it all end?
From the editors 25 April 2018

Whisky’s moments of revelation

The curious tale of a manatee reminds Dave Broom of whisky’s power to conjure an epiphany.
From the editors 17 August 2016

Home thoughts from abroad

Dave Broom ponders the relationship between Sherry and Scotch whisky in sunny Spain.
From the editors 23 November 2016

What do Oslo and Singapore have in common?

Oslo and Singapore may differ in climate but their whisky messages are the same, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 15 August 2018

Recalling Scotch’s usquebaugh roots

Dave Broom reflects on the impact the traditional flavoured spirit has on our whisky today.
From the editors 11 September 2019

How can a simple Highball cause offence?

It’s the same premise as a gin and tonic, so why the resistance to Highballs, asks Dave Broom?
From the editors 19 October 2016

Keepers of the Quaich: honouring the many

Thousands of people contribute to Scotch whisky’s success, not just an elite few.
From the editors 27 November 2015

Sugar rush

In the race to win over younger consumers, can a spoonful of sugar help the whisky go down?
From the editors 16 March 2016

Whisky is no longer a drink

Whisky has become a commodity to be traded and make a few speculators some money.
From the editors 01 September 2016

Where’s all the beer-finished whisky?

Whisky and beer share common ingredients and flavours, so why aren’t there more collaborations?
From the editors 11 April 2018

Alfred Barnard: the first whisky blogger?

Richard Woodard vents his frustration at the legendary writer’s shortcomings.
From the editors 31 October 2018

How rare do you like your whisky?

Rarity has many facets, writes Dave Broom, including the decision to share the rare.
From the editors 12 June 2019

The joy of whisky’s back catalogue

A day on the Norfolk Broads reminds Richard Woodard not to neglect familiar whiskies.
From the editors 10 August 2015

Whisky Galore!

An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and Scotch.
From the editors 20 August 2015

Scotch and gin

Gin is hot – and Scottish distillers are cashing in. But the links between the two spirits run deep…
From the editors 08 June 2016

Kilchoman’s lessons for whisky start-ups

The construction and early life of the Islay distillery is part cautionary tale, part inspiration.
From the editors 19 January 2017

‘Bumbling’ Boris, India and Scotch

The UK Foreign Secretary’s working knowledge of whisky is patchy, to judge from a speech this week.
From the editors 13 June 2018

World Cup and whisky: hope vs expectation

In whisky as in football, says Richard Woodard, it’s best to keep our expectations low.
From the editors 13 September 2017

Is perfume the new whisky?

Dave Broom discovers shifting sands in the culture of perfume making and asks what whisky can learn.
From the editors 23 May 2016

Ballymaloe and the provenance of oak

An innovative Irish whiskey project opens up a new world of traceability and flavour profiles.
From the editors 25 September 2015

What is whisky?

Innovation is rife around the whisky world, from Midleton to Hakushu. Where does that leave Scotch?
From the editors 14 June 2016

Rum, Scotch and the rules of the game

Do you think the regulations governing Scotch whisky are too tough? Be careful what you wish for…
From the editors 04 January 2017

Whisky, porridge and personal preferences

Porridge purist Dave Broom has extended his whisky mantra to the most important meal of the day.
From the editors 24 May 2017

Local doesn’t always mean better

Dave Broom reflects on the focus on local ingredients at the Tokyo International Bar Show.
From the editors 23 August 2017

Whisky rules are there to be challenged

Meaningful innovation can still be realised within the boundaries of whisky regulations.
From the editors 20 September 2017

Raasay distillery: a sense of place

The opening of the Isle of Raasay distillery reminds Dave Broom of the importance of community.
From the editors 20 December 2017

Whisky’s golden age

Has there ever been a more exciting time for whisky? Probably not, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 31 January 2018

The road to Diageon Alley

Diageo’s Harry Potter-esque innovations aren’t all that far-fetched, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 28 February 2018

Blended whisky’s world of flavour

A trip to Israel reminds Dave Broom of our need to blend spices, tea, music – and whisky.
From the editors 18 April 2018

The evolution of the whisky landscape

Dave Broom reflects on the shift in seasons, and maturation of the modern whisky drinker.
From the editors 29 August 2018

Whisky in the golden hour

Whisky, like music, has the power to evoke a visceral response in us, writes Dave Broom.
From the editors 26 September 2018

Whisky’s journey began millions of years ago

Deep in the Outer Hebrides, Dave Broom is awe-struck by a reminder of whisky’s ancient foundations.
From the editors 25 December 2018

Whisky’s future lies in the everyday

Look to whisky’s humble origins of conviviality to find its future trends, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 02 January 2019

Could whisky become the drink of 2019?

It’s been hotly tipped as the spirit to watch, says Dave Broom, but is this whisky’s year?
From the editors 09 January 2019

Whisky’s changing times and fortunes

The whisky industry has changed but the same welcoming spirit remains, writes Dave Broom.
From the editors 30 January 2019

What is English whisky?

With 20-plus distilleries making whisky in England, Richard Woodard ponders a question of identity.
From the editors 17 April 2019

The power of Sherry cask provenance

More attention needs paying to the provenance of Sherry casks, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 31 July 2019

The changing face of Glasgow’s whisky bars

A whisky bar’s history reflects the shifting stereotype of its drinkers, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 07 August 2019

Whisky must make an emotional connection

Swanky visitor centres are no substitute for inspiration and imagination, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 21 August 2019

Malts must stay rooted in locality

Single malts must stay true to their local identity as they become global brands, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 23 December 2015

The best festive moments to enjoy whisky

Be selective about your whisky-drinking moments for optimum cheer, and have a very Merry Christmas.
From the editors 31 August 2016

Why, why, why on Islay?

There are better places to build a new distillery, reckons Dave Broom. How about Tiree?
From the editors 20 February 2017

The importance of whisky archives

How can it be that in an industry with so much history, Scotch whisky archives are so scarce?
From the editors 04 October 2017

Collaboration is key to whisky innovation

Whisky Speed Dating reminds Becky Paskin why knowledge sharing is so vital in innovation.
From the editors 12 September 2018

Calling out whisky marketing bull

Dave Broom is enraged upon reading a press release announcing the launch of Allt-a-Bhainne.
From the editors 24 October 2018

Whisky is becoming over-complicated

Attempts to ‘simplify’ Scotch whisky are only complicating it further, says Becky Paskin.
From the editors 10 July 2019

Let’s start treating whisky as an ecology

As the world faces a huge climate challenge, whisky has a role to play, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 17 October 2018

Navigating whisky’s dense woodland

Sometimes too much choice makes it hard to see the wood for the trees, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 24 October 2016

Cannabis: a threat to Scotch?

With consumer focus shifting to flavour, should Scotch be worried about legalised cannabis?
From the editors 31 July 2015

Silent truths

To many whisky lovers, a silent distillery is a lost treasure. But is that the whole story?
From the editors 14 September 2015

Sandton reverie

Whisky has come a long way in Africa, but the journey into consumers’ hearts has only just begun.
From the editors 27 July 2015

A naked lunge

Some thoughts on William S Burroughs, ‘junk’, freewill and the modern Scotch whisky industry.
From the editors 09 August 2016

Whisky education: The rusted lock

The ending of Diageo’s Masters of Whisky programme will damage Scotch as a whole, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 20 April 2016

The flipping culture of cult whiskies

Cult bottles spark furious bidding wars and soaring prices. But just who is being greedy here?
From the editors 29 April 2016

Spirit of Speyside: The Living Past

Archives and a liquid Speyside ramble illustrate how the past persists and informs the present.
From the editors 24 May 2016

The long road to Islay

Planes, trains and automobiles as Dave Broom leaves County Cork for the pleasures of Port Ellen.
From the editors 09 November 2016

Whisky and Port: can chaos create greatness?

The spectacular vineyards of the Douro Valley may yield valuable lessons for Scotch.
From the editors 29 March 2017

The Cognac that thinks it’s a single malt

A new release from Martell in the US says much about the rise and rise of single malt Scotch.
From the editors 07 June 2017

Twin peaks, single malt and David Lynch

The enigmatic director can teach us a thing or two about whisky tastings, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 12 December 2018

Whisky’s shifting balance of power

In Scotch whisky and in the wider world, says Richard Woodard, nothing lasts forever.
From the editors 24 January 2018

Barley’s new world of whisky flavour

Visiting Seattle, Dave Broom has his mind blown by the innovative use of barley varieties.
From the editors 30 January 2017

Canada is a contender in the whisky game

Another high-quality option just made the whisky world that bit more exciting, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 09 May 2017

Reviving the lost lessons of the past

The momentum of progress embodies the story of human evolution, but is it a one-way street?
From the editors 02 August 2017

Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch

As rare malts hog the headlines, isn’t it time that less expensive drams got some respect?
From the editors 27 September 2017

Embracing a world beyond Scotch

Whisky shows are no longer the sole preserve of Scotch – or indeed whisky – finds Dave Broom.
From the editors 01 October 2015

Laphroaig's spontaneous combustion

The spontaneity of Laphroaig's #OpinionsWelcome campaign is just what Scotch whisky needs.
From the editors 26 October 2015

'Special' releases

What do Lidl’s cut-price whiskies have in common with Diageo’s latest batch of collectors’ items?
From the editors 23 November 2015

Through A Glass, Darkly

Progressing the debate on transparency and Scotch whisky – and discussing what should happen next.
From the editors 08 July 2015

Waxing lyrical

Whisky-scented moustache wax is another attempt by Johnnie Walker to grab the attention of hipsters.
From the editors 13 November 2015

Is Whiskey Union breaking with tradition?

The weirdest element of Whiskey Union is Diageo's departure from convention.
From the editors 06 June 2017

Ten things I learned at Fèis Ìle 2017

Dave Broom has plenty of advice to share, from tastings and transportation, to kilts and pants.
From the editors 04 January 2016

Lessons of the tobacconist

Scotch whisky, much like the traditional tobacconist, needs to evolve to appeal to a new audience.
From the editors 12 October 2016

Haig Club’s advert is the tonic Scotch needs

The new advert for Haig Club Clubman has the authority and reach to change perceptions of Scotch.
From the editors 03 July 2019

How can we face down the whisky flippers?

Bottle flipping has new whisky distilleries trapped in a Catch-22, Dave Broom discovers.
From the editors 26 June 2019

Secrets of the forest

How long does it take to make a whisky cask? More than 200 years, as Richard Woodard discovers.
From the editors 12 January 2016

Abbey Road

The simple pleasures make this life blessed: the right music, the right room, the right whisky.
From the editors 09 August 2017

A postcard from Islay

For whisky fans and Hebridean seabirds alike, aromas evoke special memories, discovers Dave Broom.
From the editors 09 December 2015

The Madness approach

We should consider whisky in the same way Denis ‘The Madness’ McQuade approached football.
From the editors 03 January 2018

Like life, whisky shouldn't be rushed

As the new year dawns, Dave Broom ponders the value of moving slowly – for people and whisky.
From the editors 12 January 2017

Dave Broom’s 2017 whisky resolutions

Predictions are dangerous, says our chief engineer, so he’s compiled a wish list instead.
From the editors 13 June 2017

Binary thinking won’t work in whisky

Whisky is complex and there’s no room for ‘I’m right, you’re wrong’ attitudes, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 26 July 2017

Port casks: what’s in a name?

The wood used to age whisky adds to its story, says Richard Woodard, but let’s get our facts right.
From the editors 20 February 2018

Drinking whisky: the ultimate winter sport

As the Winter Olympics dominates our TV screens, Dave Broom celebrates whisky’s vital role.
From the editors 17 July 2015

Weegie whisky

Glasgow’s past is inextricably linked with Scotch – but you wouldn’t necessarily know that today.
From the editors 03 August 2016

Rediscovering Bobby Burns

A jaunt around New York uncovers a forgotten Scotch cocktail classic that’s due a revival.
From the editors 07 December 2016

Shipbuilding and whisky: history’s lessons

Don’t forget the employees working tirelessly behind the scenes of distilleries, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 30 May 2017

Trains, buses, ferries and community spirit

A complicated trek to Islay reiterates what the whisky festival is all about to Dave Broom.
From the editors 16 August 2017

Why can’t whisky be like usquebaugh?

Dave Broom wonders why whisky doesn’t embrace the floral flavours found in ancient Scottish spirit.
From the editors 04 July 2018

Every distillery must be unique

A poorly worded press release has Dave Broom considering Scotch whisky’s individuality.
From the editors 10 September 2019

The unpredictable world of new distilleries

Large or small, new whisky ventures can be capricious creatures, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 25 September 2019

A good story just adds to whisky’s pleasure

When whisky has a compelling tale to tell, says Richard Woodard, we should all lend an ear.

News (396)

Latest news 23 July 2018

Explore Scotland’s new island whisky trail

Whisky lovers can take in four distilleries while island-hopping Scotland’s west coast.
Latest news 26 November 2018

£62m barley research hub to open in Scotland

The International Barley Hub will make Scotland the global centre for barley research.
Latest news 20 September 2017

North of Scotland releases first whisky

Almost 40 years after its closure, the lost grain distillery has released its first official whisky.
Latest news 29 September 2017

Scotland’s first vertical distillery planned

The planned Port of Leith distillery in Edinburgh will be arranged vertically in a 40-metre tower.
Latest news 12 February 2019

Scotch whisky export high driven by US

The US became the first billion-pound Scotch whisky market as single malts continued to surge.
In depth 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.
Latest news 15 November 2017

Scotch admits defeat on minimum pricing

The measure may be introduced in Scotland within months after the Supreme Court ruling.
Latest news 21 August 2019

Aldi launches Glen Marnoch 25 Year Old

The single malt is released as part of the supermarket’s first Spirits of Scotland Festival.
Latest news 24 June 2016

Scotch distillery moves into cider brandy

Strathearn distillery has become the first in Scotland to produce cider brandy.
Latest news 01 December 2015

SWA: more work needed to fight alcohol abuse

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund will spend a further £300,000 to help fight misuse in Scotland.
Latest news 17 November 2016

Diageo deal could save Monarch of the Glen

Johnnie Walker owner donates £4m to help National Galleries of Scotland acquire the painting.
Latest news 23 March 2018

Whisky documentary in crowdfunding drive

The Amber Light will explore Scottish culture and history through the lens of whisky.
Latest news 03 May 2017

Job cuts spark ‘Save Our Scotch’ campaign

Calls to bottle all Scotch in Scotland follow claims that more than 100 jobs are at risk.
Latest news 26 November 2018

Lindores Abbey dig unearths historic ‘first’

Remains found at the Fife site could point to Scotland’s earliest site of distillation yet ...
In depth 29 September 2016

Compass Box ends transparency drive… for now

No industry appetite for change, says John Glaser – but he still believes that change will come.
Latest news 24 May 2016

Vision needed for Scottish economy, says SWA

Work with us to reignite economic growth in Scotland, Scotch whisky industry tells new MSPs.
Latest news 20 April 2017

Diageo to axe 100 jobs over Brexit fears

GMB Scotland claims jobs are under threat at the Johnnie Walker producer’s bottling plants.
Latest news 04 March 2019

Diageo hires first female cooper apprentices

Two women have been accepted on Diageo’s four-year coopering apprenticeship in Scotland.
Latest news 23 December 2015

Minimum alcohol pricing is illegal, EU rules

Scotland’s introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol contravenes EU law.
Latest news 10 October 2016

Scotch under the microscope in new TV series

Three-part BBC Scotland programme delves into whisky’s history, science, craft and industry.
Latest news 20 December 2018

Arbikie Highland Rye heralds Scotch revival

The Angus farm distillery has released Scotland’s first rye whisky in over a century.
Latest news 18 August 2016

Strathearn to auction first whisky bottles

One of Scotland’s smallest distilleries will hand-deliver bottle 001 to the highest bidder.
Latest news 26 November 2015

Distillery worker invents driver sample kits

A distillery worker has created a whisky kit to stop motorists missing out on tasting sessions.
Latest news 22 November 2016

Whisky workers to strike over pensions row

Workers at Scotland’s largest Scotch whisky company have voted to strike in the run-up to Christmas.
Latest news 08 November 2016

Scotch-Indian whisky hybrid launches

Made with whisky from Scotland’s Glen Elgin and Macallan distilleries, plus India’s Amrut.
In depth 14 November 2016

How will minimum pricing impact Scotch?

As popular blends face major price increases, we assess the likely effects of the move.
Latest news 08 August 2017

Cartographer designs hand-drawn whisky map

Artist Kevin Sheehan took over 120 hours to sketch a map of Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
Latest news 14 September 2016

Wolfburn announces second whisky release

Wolfburn Aurora is an NAS single malt from Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery.
Latest news 15 October 2018

Douglas Laing reveals ‘twisted’ blended malt

The indie bottler’s latest anniversary whisky contains malts from every region in Scotland.
Latest news 05 June 2018

Jura 12 Year Old joins Coastal Collection

Douglas Laing’s single cask bottling is the second in a series honouring Scotland’s islands.
Latest news 15 March 2018

Douglas Laing launches Coastal Collection

The range of four single cask single malts will honour Scotland’s whisky islands.
Latest news 28 July 2016

Scotch leads way in record IWSC year

From Balblair to Kilchoman, Scotland took five trophies and 427 medals in the annual contest.
Latest news 29 November 2017

GlenWyvis’ green whisky distillery opens

Scotland’s first crowdfunded distillery, 100% green energy-powered, is ready to open.
Latest news 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.
In depth 14 April 2016

The truth about the Scotch whisky shortage

Media reports tell of a single malt Scotch whisky ‘drought’, but the facts tell a different story.
Latest news 12 June 2019

Single malts to drive whisky sales in UK

Sales of single malt Scotch are predicted to grow overall whisky sales to £2.44bn by 2022.
In depth 10 August 2016

Masters of Whisky: Diageo’s radical rethink

The end of Diageo’s educational programme signals a major change in philosophy for the company.
In depth 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.
In depth 07 December 2015

Obituary: David Urquhart (1952-2015)

Commemorating the life of a proud son of Moray and one of Scotch whisky’s best-loved characters.
In depth 20 July 2017

Why did Billy Walker buy Glenallachie?

The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
In depth 04 May 2016

Analysing Brown-Forman’s BenRiach buy

Did the Jack Daniel’s owner overpay in spending £285m on BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh?
In depth 13 December 2016

Obituary: Wallace Milroy (1931-2016)

A passionate advocate of Scotch single malt, his name will always be associated with a shop in Soho.
Latest news 21 February 2019

Highland Park teams up with F1’s Coulthard

Two new limited editions will raise money for F1 driver David Coulthard’s local charities.
In depth 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.
In depth 08 September 2016

Chivas: The only way is up – or is it?

With Scotch sales flat and difficulties in China, could 2017 be a year of change for Chivas?
In depth 28 October 2015

Diageo Special Releases pricing: an analysis

Special Releases pricing has soared in recent years – but how and why? Let’s crunch some numbers…
In depth 24 November 2015

Whisky investment: new approaches

Two new companies – one in the UK, one in China – are opening a fresh chapter in whisky investment.
In depth 16 December 2015

Scotch whisky returns to the Borders

Get the full lowdown on three distillery projects earmarked for Jedburgh, Hawick and Peebles.
In depth 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.
In depth 22 February 2016

The long road to transparency

Compass Box founder John Glaser on why a change in the law could benefit the entire industry.
In depth 11 October 2017

Bringing Rosebank back to life

Now just an empty shell, the Falkirk distillery could be producing spirit within two years.
In depth 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.
In depth 24 February 2017

Obituary: Silvano Samaroli (1939-2017)

The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
In depth 17 February 2017

Obituary: Dr Jim Swan (1941-2017)

The ‘ultimate whisky troubleshooter’, he lent his expertise to distilleries all over the world.
In depth 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.
In depth 03 August 2016

Obituary: Evan Cattanach (1935-2016)

From managing Cardhu to his pioneering ambassadorial work, a great Scotch whisky character recalled.
In depth 13 December 2017

Scotch whisky and rye: the challenges

Distillers are coming up with ever more inventive ways of working with this tricky grain.
In depth 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.
In depth 20 February 2017

Single malt spearheads export resurgence

Scotch whisky exports bounced back last year, thanks largely to single malt and the US market.
In depth 30 December 2016

The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2016

Recalling a year of shocks, surprises, new whiskies, fake bottles and controversy.
In depth 31 May 2017

Is whisky really a recycling villain?

The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
In depth 27 October 2015

The Bourbonisation of Scotch whisky

Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
In depth 19 March 2019

The flipside of the Islay whisky boom

With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
In depth 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?
In depth 26 October 2015

Will Joy take Johnnie Walker further?

The number one Scotch whisky brand’s new platform aims to add a little happiness to the mix.
In depth 08 April 2019

New Glenturret owner taps Macallan expertise

Under new owner Lalique, the team at the Perthshire distillery has a familiar look.
In depth 31 July 2017

Six reasons why global Scotch is recovering

As Diageo’s whisky sales rebound, we identify six factors shaping the resurgence.
In depth 12 April 2016

Indian whisky: why it matters to Scotch

Diageo’s Indian whisky brands have had their export wings trimmed – but does the deal go far enough?
In depth 31 December 2015

The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2015

Scotchwhisky.com may only have been in operation for three months, but what a year it’s been.
In depth 09 October 2017

Midleton launches Cask Circle programme

The private members club offers a selection of single casks priced at up to €450,000.
In depth 13 November 2015

Whiskey Union central to Diageo Scotch plan

Diageo’s experimental Whiskey Union concept is fundamental to the group’s Scotch growth strategy.
In depth 29 July 2016

A year in Scotch: unpicking Diageo’s results

Examining the ups, downs and evolving trends of Scotch whisky’s biggest player over the past year.
Latest news 28 January 2016

Diageo Scotch sales return to growth

Improved sales of Johnnie Walker have turned the drinks group’s Scotch sales around.
Latest news 01 December 2017

Scotch set for a rye revival

Bruichladdich and InchDairnie have run commercial distillations of pot still rye spirits.
Latest news 11 October 2018

Caol Ila, Glenkinchie unveil visitor plans

The changes are part of Diageo’s £150m plans to overhaul distillery tourism facilities.
Latest news 18 November 2016

SWA appeals against minimum pricing decision

Scottish court ruling questioned by Scotch Whisky Association as case goes to UK Supreme Court.
Latest news 28 November 2017

‘First’ female coppersmith starts work

Rebecca Weir, 18, has been taken on as an apprentice by Diageo Abercrombie copperworks.
Latest news 24 October 2016

SWA urged to abandon minimum pricing fight

‘Respect democracy’, Association is told, after legal defeat in Court of Session.
Latest news 01 October 2019

‘Illicit whisky distillery’ found in forest

The ruined farmsteads in the Highlands may have produced whisky ‘on an industrial scale’.
Latest news 26 July 2017

Rare whisky auctions achieve £2m per month

Popularity of whisky auction websites helps to boost rare single malt sales in the UK.
Latest news 24 December 2018

First Highland Whisky Festival announced

The festival will incorporate eight distilleries along a scenic driving route through the Highlands.
Latest news 27 June 2019

Johnnie Walker Black Label Origin unveiled

The new range includes four Islay, Highland, Lowland and Speyside blended malts and blends.
Latest news 01 October 2019

Westland creates barley research fellowship

The Washington State distiller is supporting research into barley varietals for whiskey.
Latest news 26 April 2017

Whisky Galore! remake to launch in May

The new adaptation will open in Scottish cinemas on 5 May before a UK-wide release.
Latest news 10 June 2019

InchDairnie distils first Scotch oat whisky

The Fife distillery has become the ‘first’ in over a century to use oats to make Scotch whisky.
Latest news 09 January 2017

Glenturret photo recalls family history

A battered snapshot brought from Canada sheds light on a century-old family story.
Latest news 11 April 2019

Farm distillery dig makes early finds

Remains of whisky bottles have been unearthed at the 19th-century Blackmiddens distillery.
Latest news 09 August 2017

Octomore 08.3 is ‘world’s peatiest’ Scotch

The new single malt from Bruichladdich is part of its Octomore Eights Masterclass series.
Latest news 23 April 2018

The Whisky Exchange to open Fitzrovia shop

The spirits retailer is set to open a second London store on Great Portland Street next month.
Latest news 25 May 2018

Ardnamurchan whisky to fund youth education

Young people in the Highlands are being given maturing casks to pay for higher education.
Latest news 22 July 2019

Lakes releases The One Port Cask blend

The third in the range of Anglo-Scotch blends has been finished in Portuguese hogsheads.
Latest news 11 December 2015

Talisker launch supports ‘ballsy’ Diageo aim

Diageo’s new NAS Talisker release underpins its goal to become largest malt retailer in GTR by 2018.
Latest news 02 December 2015

Whyte & Mackay signs US deal with Gallo

Philippines-owned producer hopes the wine giant will drive growth for Dalmore, Jura and John Barr.
Latest news 14 October 2019

Scotchwhisky.com to close

A goodbye message from Scotchwhisky.com.
Latest news 10 December 2015

R&B releases its first Scotch whiskies

The company has launched its first bottles but is yet to build a distillery in Raasay or the south.
Latest news 20 September 2017

Lagavulin debuts 2017 Jazz Festival edition

The annual limited edition release is available exclusively at the distillery on Islay.
Latest news 10 August 2018

The Woodsman blend to recruit new generation

The new blended Scotch from Whyte & Mackay is designed to appeal to younger drinkers.
Latest news 19 March 2018

Last Glenugie buildings set for demolition

The warehouse demolition is the final chapter in the story of the Peterhead distillery.
Latest news 13 December 2017

Daftmill set to release first whisky

The Lowland distillery will bottle its first malt more than a decade after it was founded.
Latest news 01 February 2019

Spirit of Speyside reveals 2019 line-up

Over 650 events have been announced as part of the festival’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
Latest news 07 October 2019

Royal Brackla to revamp whisky range

The Highland distillery will launch new 12-, 18- and 21-year-old whiskies in 2020.
Latest news 30 July 2015

Diageo Scotch expansion plans still shelved

Diageo will continue the suspension of its Scotch expansion plans after sales fell by 9%.
Latest news 27 February 2017

SWA recommits to tackling alcohol abuse

Scotch producers are donating a further £100k to groups working to combat alcohol-related harm.
Latest news 03 August 2017

Is this the best job interview in the world?

Grant’s whisky will send applicants on a 10-day global trip as it seeks a new brand ambassador.
Latest news 20 November 2015

The Last Drop releases first single malt

Glen Garioch 1967 bottling marks company’s first foray outside the world of blended Scotch.
Latest news 19 May 2016

McCallum named Scottish Leader lead blender

Appointment marks move to a new collaborative approach to production for Burn Stewart blend.
Latest news 21 July 2016

BenRiach invests heavily in whisky stocks

Owner of BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh made reduced £7.3m profit in 2015, accounts show.
Latest news 20 March 2017

Lochside 1972 grain is new Last Drop release

Only 106 bottles of the Highland single grain, priced at £2,400 each, will be released.
Latest news 12 July 2017

Last Drop releases 1971 vintage blend

Tenth release from the rare spirits bottler underwent three-part maturation process.
Latest news 25 July 2017

Polar explorer bottles Arctic iceberg whisky

The first Scotch whisky to feature glacial iceberg water is being auctioned for charity.
Latest news 11 November 2016

Whisky investment more satisfying than wine

Those investing in whisky are more likely to be satisfied than those investing in wine or watches.
Latest news 26 January 2017

Diageo Scotch brands bounce back in China

World’s biggest Scotch whisky company returns to growth in China following austerity struggles.
Latest news 13 February 2018

The Glenlivet 12 returns to UK this summer

The single malt expression will be available on shelves once more after a three-year absence.
Latest news 29 April 2019

Highland Whisky Festival prepares to launch

Visitors can expect behind-the-scenes tours and one-off events at the whisky distilleries.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 03 December 2015

Scotch industry described as a ‘powerhouse’

Scotch whisky’s impact on the UK economy is praised as the SWA opens a new London office.
Latest news 21 February 2019

Prince Charles’ bottle No.1 sells for £9k

A bottle of the Prince’s Royal Lochnagar 30 Year Old expression was auctioned for charity.
Latest news 13 June 2019

GlenDronach releases Port Wood whisky

The Port-matured whisky is a new limited release from the Highland distillery.
Latest news 16 October 2018

New whisky opera to tour distilleries

The musical work, centred on a family-owned Scotch whisky distillery, will tour next month.
Latest news 08 December 2015

Arbikie offers cask investment opportunity

The Highlands distillery is selling newly-laid casks for £10,000 as a ‘luxury whisky investment’.
Latest news 14 December 2015

Scotch industry sets model green strategy

Scottish companies can ‘learn a lot’ from the Scotch whisky industry’s environmental strategy.
Latest news 21 December 2015

The most powerful whisky advert ever made?

A tearjerking whisky advert created by two film students could be the most powerful ever made.
Latest news 25 July 2019

Diageo to release The Walking Dead Bourbon

A Kentucky Straight Bourbon inspired by the hit zombie apocalypse series is coming this autumn.
Latest news 22 June 2016

GlenWyvis nears crowdfunding deadline

First community-owned Scotch whisky distillery enters final crowdfunding push.
Latest news 19 December 2016

Illicit still marked as national monument

The site near Badger Falls conceals an illegal still used to make whisky during the 1700s.
Latest news 06 February 2017

Macallan veteran joins Ardgowan distillery

Former Macallan managing director Willie Phillips has been appointed chairman of Ardgowan.
Latest news 04 April 2017

Bowman attempts distillery visits record

World Whisky Day founder plans to visit 60 Scotch distilleries in a day for charity.
Latest news 17 January 2019

New online course teaches whisky basics

Whisky lovers can earn a certificate in whisky history, blending and distilling.
Latest news 01 February 2019

Prince Charles cask raises £225k for charity

Bottles sold from the Prince’s cask of Royal Lochnagar 30 Year Old have so far raised £225,400.
Latest news 22 February 2018

Dutch-Scotch blended malt launches

The Winter Queen is a fusion of single malt from Scottish and Dutch distilleries.
Latest news 16 April 2018

Edinburgh to get Johnnie Walker attraction

The city is to welcome a state-of-the-art whisky experience as part of a £150m investment.
Latest news 17 April 2019

Glenfiddich loses label trademark battle

The Speyside distillery has claimed an Indian whisky company’s label is too similar to its own.
Latest news 14 May 2019

Ex-Edrington whisky maker joins Ardgowan

Max McFarlane has joined the Lowland distillery to help shape its spirit character.
Latest news 17 May 2019

British Airways marks 100 years with whisky

The airline has partnered with InchDairnie to create a commemorative centenary whisky.
Latest news 20 October 2016

New bottler targets Scotch whisky collectors

Golden Decanters launches with a range of four single cask single malts priced at £7,250.
Latest news 04 May 2016

Rugby star Cusiter moves into whisky

The Scottish international scrum-half is to set up a Scotch-focused retail business in the US.
Latest news 22 January 2018

Diageo’s distillery tourism at record high

Business is booming for whisky tourism, as Diageo’s visitor centres see a rise of over 15%.
Latest news 21 June 2019

Scotch whisky tourism at all-time high

Over two million visits were made to Scotch whisky distilleries in 2018, a new record.
Latest news 25 November 2016

TV’s whisky map raises £4,000 for charity

The whisky map featured in BBC documentary Scotch! The Story of Whisky has been sold at auction.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 30 August 2019

Scotch distillers prepare for no-deal Brexit

The Scotch whisky industry has urged the UK government to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Latest news 27 September 2016

Scotch secures legal protection in Taiwan

The legal breakthrough means consumers and producers will be better protected against fakes.
Latest news 10 October 2016

India inspires latest Scotch whisky hybrid

A new blend from the makers of the Glover combines Scotch with whisky from Indian distiller Amrut.
Latest news 02 December 2016

First Strathearn whisky sells for £4,000

The first 100 bottles of Scotch whisky from the microdistillery have been sold at auction.
Latest news 14 March 2017

Johnnie Walker Platinum given new identity

The 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky is being relaunched with a new name and design.
Latest news 10 September 2018

GlenDronach Forgue launches in duty free

The 10-year-old Sherry cask-matured whisky is the distillery’s first in travel retail.
Latest news 19 August 2019

Diageo strikes could ‘halt’ whisky making

Workers for the Scotch whisky giant have voted to strike over a pay dispute.
Latest news 01 February 2018

‘South Pole Scotch’ bottled in world first

Whisky lovers will soon be able to buy a bottle containing Scotch that’s visited Antarctica.
Latest news 12 February 2019

Johnnie Walker Experience plans revealed

The Edinburgh experience is designed to be ‘one of the greatest whisky attractions in the world’.
Latest news 04 April 2019

Claive Vidiz Collection to stay in Edinburgh

Diageo has extended its loan of the collection to the Scotch Whisky Experience until at least 2029.
Latest news 11 September 2019

Charity rare whisky auction fights cancer

The Scotch industry has donated rare and vintage whiskies to fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
Latest news 07 October 2019

Auction raises £370k for cancer charity

The online sale of rare bottles donated by the industry will help fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
Latest news 23 September 2019

Highland Park malt marks ballet milestone

Highland Park Scottish Ballet commemorates the national dance company’s 50th anniversary.
Latest news 04 April 2019

Loch Lomond returns to Open with new malts

Golfers Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke have helped create the two new whiskies.
Latest news 10 August 2016

Tourists flock to Scotch whisky distilleries

Scotch distilleries attracted a record total of 1.6m visits in 2015, up more than 20% on 2010.
Latest news 20 August 2018

Silent Speyside distillery could reopen

The Scottish government is seeking investment to bring distilling back to Dallas Dhu.
Latest news 04 January 2016

Most Britons see whisky tax level as unfair

Nearly all the British public believe the 76% tax levy on a bottle of Scotch whisky is ‘unfair’.
Latest news 08 August 2019

Cardhu renovation gets planning approval

Diageo’s plans to upgrade Cardhu distillery’s visitor centre have been approved.
Latest news 05 September 2016

Richard Paterson celebrates 50th anniversary

‘The nose’ will celebrate five decades in the whisky industry with a global tasting tour.
Latest news 10 February 2017

Scotch distillers unite as interest soars

The alliance recognises the new wave of whisky distilleries contributing to the category’s success.
Latest news 03 September 2019

Diageo distilleries ‘disrupted’ amid strikes

All of Diageo’s Scotch operations will be affected by strikes resulting from a pay dispute.
Latest news 05 July 2016

Work begins on Lindores Abbey distillery

Building work is now underway following a lengthy excavation process at the historical site.
Latest news 01 September 2016

Loch Lomond to launch travel retail range

Two new duty free exclusive whiskies will form part of the firm’s core travel retail range.
Latest news 15 September 2016

Edrington unveils new global HQ in Glasgow

The Macallan and Highland Park owner will relocate to 100 Queen Street in spring 2017.
Latest news 06 January 2017

Donald Trump 26yo GlenDronach to auction

Signed by the President-elect himself, the whisky is expected to sell for more than £2,500.
Latest news 30 January 2017

GlenWyvis malt launch marks distillery build

Limited edition single malt Highland Inspiration marks start of distillery building.
Latest news 27 February 2017

Whisky workers need protection post-Brexit

Union urges UK Government to give Nissan-style support for 40,000 Scotch whisky employees.
Latest news 26 July 2017

Dalmore launches £6,000 40-year-old malt

The rare 40-year-old single malt is limited to 750 bottles.
Latest news 27 July 2015

Chinese launch £3m whisky investment fund

A new £3m rare whisky investment fund has been established in China.
Latest news 17 December 2015

Scotch whisky industry makes exports promise

The Scotch whisky industry has signed a charter to help promote Scottish food and drink overseas.
Latest news 17 September 2019

Diageo Scotch strikes halted at last minute

Strike action across Diageo’s Scotch distilleries was due to commence on 17 September.
Latest news 21 July 2017

Tomatin unveils first Scotch barrel-aged tea

Highland distillery Tomatin unveils a £2,000 1972 single malt, alongside innovative whisky tea.
Latest news 31 July 2017

Scotch calls for Brexit legal protection

A Scottish MSP has called for greater protection for Scotch from ‘imitation whiskies’ post-Brexit.
Latest news 01 August 2017

Littlemill 27-year-old released for £2,250

A rare 27-year-old expression from the extinct Lowland distillery is limited to 500 bottles.
Latest news 27 September 2017

Adelphi adopts Bitcoin tech to battle fakes

New releases will embrace Bitcoin’s blockchain technology in a bid to combat fake whisky.
Latest news 20 December 2017

Arbikie readies first rye spirit release

The distillery’s one-off bottling will raise funds for research into Motor Neurone Disease.
Latest news 14 June 2018

Higginbottom whisky brand revived

Four single cask bottlings have been released by the whisky maker’s great-great-grandson.
Latest news 27 June 2016

GlenWyvis crowdfunding effort exceeds £2m

GlenWyvis distillery has smashed its initial crowdfunding target by more than £500,000.
Latest news 01 August 2018

Fettercairn relaunches single malt range

The Highland distillery’s new range will include 12- and 50-year-old whiskies.
Latest news 22 September 2016

Scotch industry recommits to greener future

New targets include switching 80% of primary energy supplies to renewable sources by 2050.
Latest news 08 March 2017

Site secured for £5m Leith distillery

Plans for the Scotch whisky distillery include an adjacent floating bar and restaurant.
Latest news 08 March 2017

UK Budget deals ‘major blow’ for Scotch

The total tax paid on an average bottle of Scotch in the UK is set to rise to £10.20.
Latest news 09 March 2016

New London bar to ‘demystify’ whisky

The founders of London’s Worship Street Whistling Shop are opening a dedicated whisky bar this week.
Latest news 04 April 2018

Glenmorangie launches Grand Vintage 1989

The release is the first from Glenmorangie to be matured in Côte-Rôtie red wine casks.
Latest news 12 April 2018

Distillers’ charity auction makes over £200k

A 1964 Bowmore, which sold for £31,000, was the highest earner at this year’s Distillers’ Auction.
Latest news 15 February 2019

Springbank debuts duo of new malts

The distillery’s new releases include a 25-year-old partially matured in ex-rum casks.
Latest news 25 February 2019

Bladnoch launches wine-finished 17-year-old

The Lowlands distillery’s new whisky has been finished in ex-red wine casks for up to three years.
Latest news 08 July 2019

Loch Lomond debuts 25-year-old Three Wood

The limited edition triple cask-matured malt tees off in time for The Open’s 2019 return.
Latest news 07 September 2019

Lakes releases first in new malt series

The English distillery has unveiled the first of its Whiskymaker’s Reserve expressions.
Latest news 13 September 2019

Lagavulin reveals 2019 Jazz Festival malt

A 21-year-old matured in refill and recharred casks celebrates the festival’s 21st anniversary.
Latest news 04 September 2018

BenRiach single cask marks 120th anniversary

A single marsala hogshead laid down in 1998 has been bottled to celebrate the occasion.
Latest news 03 June 2016

BenRiach MD named Entrepreneur of the Year

Billy Walker received the award just hours after selling his company for £281 million.
Latest news 07 July 2017

Whisky tourism at all-time high for Diageo

The world’s largest Scotch whisky producer has witnessed record numbers of visitors.
Latest news 01 December 2017

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost launches

The new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare blend features whisky from lost distilleries.
Latest news 24 November 2018

Johnnie Walker finds Edinburgh location

A former department store on Princes Street could become a multi-million pound whisky experience.
Latest news 08 May 2019

Johnnie Walker Experience gets go-ahead

Plans for the multi-million-pound Edinburgh attraction have been approved by authorities.
Latest news 19 July 2019

‘Earliest’ whisky still mention found

The 1505 entry in Aberdeen’s Burgh Records mentions a still to make ‘aquavite’ and rosewater.
Latest news 21 March 2016

Arran founder Harold Currie passes away

The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.
Latest news 19 April 2016

Community central to Glenwyvis plans

Planned Dingwall distillery sets out to raise more than £1.5m through community-focused share offer.
Latest news 16 January 2018

Balblair launches new 1991 and 2000 vintages

The Highland distillery has unveiled new releases of two vintage single malts.
Latest news 09 May 2018

First Eden Mill bottle breaks auction record

The first whisky to be distilled in St Andrews for nearly 160 years earns £7,100 at auction.
Latest news 26 July 2018

Johnnie Walker Blue celebrates Port Ellen

Whisky from the lost distillery sits at the heart of the new Johnnie Walker Ghost & Rare edition.
Latest news 22 October 2018

Singapore hotel opens hidden whisky library

Luxury hotel Vagabond Club’s new whisky bar offers over 1,000 ‘rare and award-winning’ whiskies.
Latest news 24 July 2019

Whisky industry unites for charity auction

The second annual auction arranged by industry ambassadors will benefit Scottish charity the Ben.
Latest news 02 August 2019

Rare cask series to support Highland charity

A ‘rare’ whisky range has been launched in aid of a charity supported by HRH Prince Charles.
Latest news 09 August 2019

Rare Karuizawa is auction’s ‘mystery malt’

Elixir Distillers has bottled the ‘deeply complex’ Karuizawa Ambassadors’ Collection for charity.
Latest news 09 August 2019

Netflix’s Outlaw King inspires new whisky

The whisky has been created to celebrate the Netflix film about the life of Robert the Bruce.
Latest news 15 August 2019

Scotch industry tackles alcohol-related harm

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund is backing two programmes dealing with the effects of alcohol misuse.
Latest news 27 August 2019

SWA urges government for clarity on Brexit

The Scotch whisky industry could risk losing its legal protections abroad without a clear direction.
Latest news 08 August 2017

Teaninich opens doors to mark 200th birthday

Tours and tastings will celebrate the Highland distillery’s landmark this Saturday.
Latest news 08 September 2017

Scotch whisky tourism ‘boosted by Brexit’

Visitor numbers hit record levels in 2016, with more distilleries opening to the public.
Latest news 17 July 2019

Diageo whisky production faces strike threat

More than 1,500 workers are threatening to strike after rejecting a 2.5% pay offer.
Latest news 06 September 2016

Last Drop Distillers sold to Sazerac

Luxury independent bottler the Last Drop Distillers has been acquired by US drinks group Sazerac.
Latest news 10 April 2019

Historic farm distillery excavated

The dig hopes to unearth secrets at a remote Highland whisky distillery dating back to 1825.
Latest news 27 August 2015

Edinburgh distillery gets go-ahead

Edinburgh council has approved plans to transform a Georgian building into a single malt distillery.
Latest news 29 October 2015

First Scotch-Japanese whisky blend launches

The ‘world’s first’ Scotch-Japanese whisky hybrid is created in homage to the ‘Scottish Samurai’.
Latest news 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’.
Latest news 07 November 2016

Scotch documentary map to be auctioned

The distillery map from the BBC’s Scotch! The Story of Whisky series will be auctioned for charity.
Latest news 13 July 2016

Hybrid whisky Huxley launched in Europe

Blend of Scotch, Canadian and American whiskies will be sold initially in Germany and Austria.
Latest news 23 September 2016

Royal Salute blend marks Union of the Crowns

Travel retail exclusive 32-year-old commemorates the accession to the throne of King James VI.
Latest news 22 May 2017

Trump hotel opens new whisky bar

Luxurious bar is part of the US President’s controversial Aberdeenshire golf development.
Latest news 21 September 2017

Port Ellen annual releases up for auction

The complete set from 2001 to 2016 could fetch up to £25,000 at Bonhams in Edinburgh.
Latest news 21 May 2018

BenRiach 12-Year-Old is airport exclusive

Travellers to Heathrow will have the chance to buy the new single cask single malt whisky.
Latest news 21 March 2019

Highland Park to open new Kirkwall store

The shop in the heart of the Orkney capital will offer exclusive whiskies and merchandise.
Latest news 18 July 2019

Macallan distillery up for Stirling Prize

The £140m Speyside distillery has been shortlisted for the prestigious architecture award.
Latest news 27 April 2018

Scotch industry on track for green future

Scotch whisky producers are already ahead of commitments to operate more sustainably by 2020.
Latest news 30 April 2018

SMWS unveils festival-exclusive whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society reveals new Speyside and Islay whiskies to be released next month.
Latest news 16 May 2018

Royal Salute marks wedding with $10k blend

The first of only 70 luxury Royal Salute bottles will be gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Latest news 07 March 2019

Glasgow distillery reveals Signature Range

Peated and triple-distilled whiskies will join the distillery’s unpeated 1770 single malt.
Latest news 06 August 2019

New vintages join Bruichladdich Barley range

Bruichladdich’s Organic, Bere Barley and Islay Barley single malts welcome new expressions.
Latest news 03 September 2019

Glenfiddich launches Grand Cru wine finish

The 23-year-old single malt is the first in the Speyside distillery’s new Grand range.
Latest news 15 December 2016

BrewDog launches its first Scotch whisky

Uncle Duke’s is a Bourbon-inspired single grain whisky designed for the ultimate Old Fashioned.
Latest news 01 November 2018

John Walker unveils final Private Collection

Johnnie Walker’s Private Collection series has come to an end with the Midnight Blend.
Latest news 31 May 2019

Macallan Estate features home-grown barley

Macallan’s latest release contains whisky distilled from barley grown on its estate.
Latest news 17 June 2019

Clynelish renovation plans approved

The local council has green-lighted plans to refurbish the Highland distillery’s visitor centre.
Latest news 04 November 2015

Compass Box: an open letter to the industry

Do Scotch whisky producers want a rule change to allow greater transparency for the consumer?
Latest news 18 May 2016

Inchdairnie distillery opens its doors

The Fife-based plant uses a number of techniques aimed at giving maximum spirit flexibility.
Latest news 26 July 2017

New society honours Iain Banks and Scotch

The organisation will celebrate the late Scottish author and his love of single malt.
Latest news 22 September 2015

New online marketplace for maturing Scotch

A new tech-based trading platform aims to benefit investors and ease pressure on distillers.
Latest news 26 July 2016

Edrington profit falls in ‘challenging’ year

Macallan and Highland Park owner saw earnings reduced by global political and economic volatility.
Latest news 25 October 2016

SWA chief quits to join Boris Johnson at FCO

David Frost will become a special advisor on foreign affairs to the UK Foreign Secretary.
Latest news 07 November 2016

Glen Grant backs Andy Murray sainthood bid

Speyside single malt wants Pope Francis to recognise new world number one tennis player.
Latest news 07 March 2017

Glenturret single malt marks cooper’s career

Jamieson’s Jigger Edition celebrates the 44-year career of cooper Michael Jamieson.
Latest news 02 May 2017

Scotch Whisky Experience opens Usher display

New display in Edinburgh examines the legacy of ‘The Father of Blending’, Andrew Usher.
Latest news 07 August 2017

Glenmorangie Astar returns

The distillery’s ‘designer cask’ expression is back on the market with a limited release.
Latest news 28 September 2017

Old Pulteney 25YO and 1983 Vintage launched

The launches follow the withdrawal of the distillery’s 17-year-old and 21-year-old malts.
Latest news 18 October 2017

SMWS bottles first Indian malts

The six-year-old single cask single malts were made at a ‘prominent distillery in Goa’.
Latest news 15 November 2017

Ardgowan distillery wins £1m grant

Scottish Government award will help fund construction at the £12m project west of Glasgow.
Latest news 06 February 2019

Brexit deal protects whisky names

Terms such as ‘Scotch whisky’ and ‘Bourbon’ will enjoy continued legal recognition post-Brexit.
Latest news 20 August 2015

Johnnie Walker caught in kosher row

Blended Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker, has become embroiled in a row over its kosher status.
Latest news 12 June 2017

Holyrood distillery seeks £5.5m investment

The money will be used to build the distillery and visitor centre in Edinburgh.
Latest news 18 April 2019

Hebridean Whisky Festival launches

The event will showcase four of the region’s distilleries and its ‘spectacular’ whisky trail.
Latest news 03 October 2019

Scotch targeted by ‘damaging’ US tariffs

The United States is enforcing a 25% import tariff on single malt Scotch whisky imports.
Latest news 17 March 2016

Law loophole to allow smaller whisky samples

Moray Council has become the first in the UK to allow smaller pours of whisky samples at tastings.
Latest news 31 May 2016

Glengoyne opens Edinburgh whisky bar

The owner of Glengoyne single malt is opening the venue with two of Edinburgh’s restaurateurs.
Latest news 31 January 2017

Tobermory distillery to close for two years

The Isle of Mull distillery, which produces Tobermory and Ledaig whiskies, is being refurbished.
Latest news 15 February 2017

Whisky legend Dr Jim Swan dies

The renowned whisky consultant leaves a global distilling legacy behind him.
Latest news 13 December 2017

Lindores Abbey starts whisky production

The Lowland distillery at Fife’s historic landmark is set to begin its first distillation.
Latest news 30 January 2018

Glenmorangie expands as whisky demand rises

The Scotch whisky distillery is to build an additional stillhouse to meet increasing demand.
Latest news 08 February 2018

Eden Mill plans £4 million expansion

The experimental Fife brewery and distillery intends to produce more whisky, gin and beer.
Latest news 21 December 2018

Glenturret distillery sold to Lalique owner

The home of The Famous Grouse has been sold to the crystal manufacturer’s owner.
Latest news 07 March 2019

Peter Blake Macallan sells for £615k

The 1926 Macallan designed by the British pop artist achieved a high price at auction.
Latest news 25 April 2019

Women offered whisky-making internships

A Highland distillery is offering all-expenses-paid placements to women ‘from all walks of life’.
Latest news 05 November 2015

Glenturret unveils core single malt range

Glenturret distillery, home to The Famous Grouse, has released a core range of single malt whiskies.
Latest news 24 July 2019

Milroy’s to open second London venue

The whisky specialist will open a four-storey whisky bar and shop in September.
Latest news 13 December 2018

Bushmills debuts acacia-matured whiskey

The new single malt has been aged in acacia casks, a first for the distillery.
Latest news 13 February 2019

Big Peat 10 Year Old celebrates anniversary

The limited edition Islay blended malt marks 10 years since Big Peat's launch in 2009.
Latest news 01 August 2018

Scotch boosted by record visitor numbers

There were almost 2m visits to whisky distilleries last year, and spending topped £60m.
Latest news 31 August 2018

Balvenie names Stewart’s potential successor

Kelsey McKechnie, 25, will be mentored by the longest-serving malt master in Scotch whisky.
Latest news 03 October 2018

Macallan 60yo smashes world record again

The 1926 Macallan Valerio Adami was sold at auction by Bonhams in Edinburgh for £848,750.
Latest news 21 March 2019

New Cabrach distillery designs revealed

The £6.5m heritage centre and distillery will celebrate the whisky heritage of the area.
Latest news 16 March 2016

UK freezes tax on Scotch whisky

UK government recognises Scotch as a ‘vital industry’ and freezes excise duty in its 2016 Budget.
Latest news 29 July 2016

Whisky House opens at Singapore Changi

The new DFS store boasts the largest selection of single malts in Asia travel retail.
Latest news 19 January 2017

Bladnoch single malts mark distillery return

Three new Bladnoch single malts have been released to mark the rebirth of the Lowland distillery.
Latest news 18 April 2018

Whisky returns to Borders after 180 years

The first whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders in almost two centuries is about to open.
Latest news 19 September 2018

Macallan Rare Cask eyes collectors market

The single malt expression will now be released in batches to ‘enhance its collectability’.
Latest news 23 October 2015

Hazelwood makes a return to travel retail

William Grant & Sons is to launch a new range of blended whiskies under the Hazelwood brand.
Latest news 02 March 2016

Scotch sales in UK begin to pick up

Although despite showing signs of recovery, the SWA warns Britain is still a ‘fragile’ market.
Latest news 13 June 2019

Highland Park whisky funds Orkney dig

Highland Park: Ness of Brodgar’s Legacy will raise funds for a dig at the Neolithic site.
Latest news 29 August 2019

SWA drops lawsuit against Virginia distiller

The Scotch Whisky Association has reached an ‘amicable resolution’ with the US distillery.
Latest news 02 September 2019

Climate change-resistant barley gene found

Scientists have discovered a barley gene which could help future-proof barley against drought.
Latest news 15 August 2017

Macallan pulls bottles after ‘fake’ scandal

The removal from public display follows a hotel guest paying $10,000 for a ‘fake’ 1878 whisky.
Latest news 28 April 2016

Dave Broom named 2016 Speyside Ambassador

Scotchwhisky.com’s chief engineer has been recognised for his contribution to the whisky region.
Latest news 07 December 2016

Toulvaddie distillery claims historic first

The new Highland distillery is believed to be the first solely founded by a woman.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 28 July 2017

Douglas Laing to build Glasgow distillery

The independent bottler is to build its own £10m whisky distillery on the banks of the Clyde.
Latest news 09 August 2017

Crabbie’s owner plans Edinburgh distillery

Halewood International intends to bring Crabbie’s back home with a new distillery in Granton.
Latest news 24 January 2018

John Crabbie whiskies make historic return

The 19th-century brand has been resurrected ahead of plans for a new Edinburgh distillery.
Latest news 22 May 2018

Macallan opens ‘landmark’ £140m distillery

The opening marks the start of a new chapter for the luxury Speyside single malt.
Latest news 22 June 2018

Glenturret and Cutty Sark brands for sale

A new owner is being sought for the home of Famous Grouse and blended Scotch Cutty Sark.
Latest news 12 April 2019

Ardnahoe whisky distillery opens on Islay

Islay’s ninth distillery is already producing a fruity, oily and heavily-peated spirit.
Latest news 08 June 2019

Johnnie Walker’s Jim Beveridge awarded OBE

The master blender for Johnnie Walker has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Latest news 01 August 2019

Glen Moray launches Rhum Agricole Project

Glen Moray has used Rhum Agricole casks to finish its latest ‘curiosity’ single malt.
Latest news 23 August 2019

Macallan named among world’s top attractions

The Speyside distillery has been named one of Time Magazine’s 2019 Greatest Places to visit.
Latest news 03 September 2019

Whisky researchers make yeast discovery

A major research project is underway into yeast’s impact on the creation of whisky flavour.
Latest news 20 June 2016

Vote remain, Diageo CEO urges workers

Remaining in the European Union will be better for the Scotch whisky industry, says Ivan Menezes.
Latest news 17 October 2016

Booker’s resists Scotch Whisky Bible revival

Scotch returns to the podium in this year’s rundown, but an American rye is Whisky of the Year.
Latest news 07 August 2017

$10,000 glass of Macallan ‘is a fake’

An investigation has been launched following the purchase at a St Moritz hotel by a Chinese guest.
Latest news 30 June 2016

Glenturret names whisky after Gerard Butler

Actor Gerard Butler is the latest famous face to be part of Glenturret’s ‘Bottle Your Own’ series.
Latest news 19 January 2017

Bruichladdich CEO moves on

Simon Coughlin will head up a new whisky unit at French drinks group Rémy Cointreau.
Latest news 22 May 2017

Tomatin reveals Scottish DNA

The average Scot’s DNA descends largely from Beaker People, Germanic and Norse Viking lineage.
Latest news 06 December 2016

Gordon & MacPhail launches £10k collection

The limited edition Speyside Collection features six rare vintage single malt Scotch whiskies.
Latest news 21 April 2017

Glencairn celebrates Queen’s Award

The maker of the Glencairn whisky glass was recognised in the international trade category.
Latest news 09 May 2017

Outer Hebrides gets first whisky festival

On the Rocks will take place in June, inspired by the new Whisky Galore! film.
Latest news 16 October 2018

Last Drop Distillers’ Tom Jago dies aged 93

The industry legend and man behind the Diageo Classic Malts has passed away.
Latest news 28 December 2018

Plans submitted for new Islay distillery

Elixir Distillers’ plans include ‘underground’ warehousing, floor maltings and a rum still.
Latest news 23 May 2019

Highland Park honours Danish photographer

A 26-year-old single malt whisky celebrates the distillery’s collaboration with Søren Solkær.
Latest news 04 September 2019

Chinese whisky ‘won’t compete’ with Scotch

Pernod Ricard has said its Chinese distillery won’t ‘cannibalise’ Scotch whisky’s market share.
Latest news 29 January 2018

Whisky industry to phase out plastic straws

Scotch producers have joined the global movement to stamp out non-recyclable plastic waste.
Latest news 15 March 2019

Clynelish and Cardhu revamp plans revealed

The distilleries’ visitor centres are to be overhauled as part of Diageo’s ambitious tourism plans.
Latest news 12 October 2018

Glenmorangie restores Dornoch oyster reefs

The distillery is funding an effort to revive Dornoch’s extinct Native European oyster population.
Latest news 10 January 2018

International Scotch Day 2018 announced

It’s back! Take a tour of the Diageo archives to mark the annual Scotch celebration.
Latest news 27 February 2018

Glen Scotia brings Campbeltown to London

The Campbeltown distillery is going on a Grand Tour of the world, starting with the UK.
Latest news 15 March 2018

Bladnoch Bicentennial Release unveiled

The Lowland distillery’s commemorative whisky will retail at £5,000 per bottle.
Latest news 26 April 2018

Douglas Laing reveals Glasgow Epicurean

The new bottling has been created by some of Glasgow’s top bartenders and spirits experts.
Latest news 22 June 2018

‘World’s first’ Anglo-Scots whisky created

Lakes distillery has used whiskies from both sides of the border in a hybrid blended malt.
Latest news 31 July 2018

Famous Grouse offers budget Port cask blend

This second entry in the whisky’s Cask Series is a Sainsbury’s-only exclusive.
Latest news 07 August 2018

New London bar pours Scotch cocktails on tap

Hoxton’s Iron Stag has a special focus on Scotch whisky cocktails, serving Highballs by the keg.
Latest news 13 August 2018

Lagavulin leads excavation of Islay castle

Work has begun on Dunyvaig Castle, a fortress built a stone’s throw away from Lagavulin distillery.
Latest news 30 November 2018

New Star Trek Scotch to beam down in March

Montgomery Scott is a blended whisky inspired by Scotty, the original series’ famous engineer.
Latest news 05 February 2019

‘Oldest’ Littlemill 40-year-old released

The lost distillery’s Celestial Edition pays tribute to its pioneering former distillery manager.
Latest news 03 May 2019

Spirit of Speyside award winners revealed

The festival recognised four industry veterans for their services to Scotch whisky.
Latest news 20 May 2019

Campbeltown bids for ‘whiskiest place’ title

Glen Scotia distillery has launched a campaign to celebrate the region’s whisky heritage.
Latest news 16 July 2019

Douglas Laing launches new Rock Island malts

The indie bottler’s new releases are made up of malts from Arran, Islay, Jura and Orkney.
Latest news 02 September 2019

Littlemill releases 29 Year Old for £2,750

The Private Cellar release contains ‘some of the last’ whisky laid down before Littlemill closed.
Latest news 27 July 2015

Aussie entrepreneur buys Bladnoch distillery

Bladnoch distillery will run once again after the site was purchased by an Australian businessman.
Latest news 18 September 2015

Johnnie Walker launches ‘biggest’ campaign

The brand’s hugely successful Keep Walking platform is rebooted to arrest recent sales declines.
Latest news 09 September 2016

Rare Scotch whisky market hits new heights

Lack of collectible new releases is fuelling the boom, says analyst and broker Rare Whisky 101.
Latest news 13 November 2015

Singleton to take on Glenlivet in malts race

Diageo has revealed ambitions to develop The Singleton into the world’s leading single malt.
Latest news 09 November 2015

Seven distilleries shamed for pollution fail

Seven Scotch whisky distilleries have been condemned for their failure to meet pollution guidelines.
Latest news 27 April 2017

Highland Park revamp taps Viking heritage

The range redesign comes as the Orkney single malt launches a new series of special editions.
Latest news 16 February 2016

Shot Scotch developed for music lovers

Music producer who has worked with Kanye West and Beyoncé launches new blended grain Scotch whisky.
Latest news 23 August 2017

Johnnie Walker extends Blenders’ Batch range

Rum Cask Finish, Wine Cask Blend and Espresso Roast whiskies join the brand’s experimental series.
Latest news 02 February 2016

Islay, Kilchoman and the Land Rover link

How Islay inspired the naming of one of the world’s best-loved and most enduring vehicles.
Latest news 06 July 2017

Holyrood Distillery names master distiller

Jack Mayo is one of a number of new appointments at the Edinburgh start-up.
Latest news 11 February 2016

Mixed performances by Pernod Scotch brands

Chivas down, The Glenlivet up in the last six months of 2015 as difficulties continue in China.
Latest news 02 December 2015

Gordon & MacPhail’s David Urquhart dies

Tributes pour in to mark the passing of a ‘legendary figure’ in the world of Scotch whisky.
Latest news 24 June 2016

Scotch whisky industry digests Brexit shock

‘Significant uncertainty’ will follow UK vote to leave EU, warns Scotch Whisky Association.
Latest news 30 July 2018

Highland Park Valknut joins Legends series

The peated single malt whisky has been produced using locally grown Orkney barley.
Latest news 27 June 2017

First fully organic Scotch distillery opens

Ncn’ean distillery near Oban is producing single malt whisky solely from organic barley.
Latest news 21 April 2016

Johnnie Walker launches ‘green’ plug-in

Earth Mode measures internet users’ digital carbon footprint in ‘eye-opening’ new initiative.
Latest news 26 October 2018

Teeling distillery releases first whiskey

The young Dublin distillery’s first release is a three-year-old single pot still whiskey.
Latest news 06 April 2016

Diageo and SWA agree Indian whisky changes

Bagpiper exports are halted and McDowell’s labelling is set to change following ‘helpful’ talks.
Latest news 09 December 2016

Fake whisky haul could be ‘tip of iceberg’

Trove of counterfeit Laphroaig and Macallan could be worth nearly £1m, experts say.
Latest news 20 January 2016

Mike Keiller joins Last Drop board

Ex-Morrison Bowmore CEO to take charge of financial and corporate strategy at rare spirits business.
Latest news 15 November 2016

New Macallan whisky marks Roca partnership

Macallan Edition No 2 celebrates distillery’s collaboration with restaurant El Celler de Can Roca.
Latest news 10 October 2018

Rosebank distillery set to reopen in 2020

Plans to resurrect the cult Lowland single malt are awaiting approval by Falkirk Council.
Latest news 13 September 2016

Chivas Brothers revamps blending team

The changes represent a ‘significant development’ for the producer of Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal.
Latest news 13 February 2018

First regulated rare whisky fund launches

The Single Malt Fund will make investing in whisky ‘more inclusive and accessible’.
Latest news 02 October 2019

Chivas creates Manchester United whisky

A blended Scotch has been created in honour of the English football club and its former manager.
Latest news 20 July 2016

Johnnie Walker marks Tunick Bogotá project

Film tells story of nude photographer Spencer Tunick’s project among Colombia’s warring factions.
Latest news 18 August 2017

Whisky ‘tastes better with water’

A Swedish study has now provided a scientific basis for this long-held belief.
Latest news 23 February 2016

Challenges ‘brilliant’ for Scotch – Diageo

Economic and competitive challenges help foster creativity in Scotch whisky, says David Gates.
Latest news 10 May 2017

SMWS to open second London bar

Kaleidoscope at Devonshire Square in the City will be open to non-members of the society.
Latest news 17 December 2015

William Grant CEO steps down

Stella David is to step down from her role as CEO of William Grant & Sons early next year.
Latest news 10 May 2018

Port Charlotte’s whisky range relaunches

The heavily-peated single malt from Bruichladdich is introducing four new whiskies this summer.
Latest news 04 January 2019

Monkey Shoulder named best-selling Scotch

Bartenders named the blended malt as the world’s best-selling and trendiest Scotch.
Latest news 16 April 2019

BrewDog unveils boilermaker whisky series

The three bespoke whiskies have been designed to pair with BrewDog’s beers.
Latest news 16 February 2016

Tackle fake Scotch in Africa, Minister urges

Scottish Secretary uses trip to call on Mozambique government to grant Scotch legal protection.
Latest news 08 March 2016

Campbell named new Grouse master blender

Cutty Sark blender Kirsteen Campbell replaces Gordon Motion as master blender of The Famous Grouse.
Latest news 14 June 2016

Work begins on Raasay whisky distillery

Production is set to start in April next year, with the first whisky likely to be bottled in 2020.
Latest news 12 October 2017

Scotch whisky sales ‘hit by duty hike’

UK Scotch sales fell by 1m bottles after spring duty rise, says Scotch Whisky Association.
Latest news 04 June 2018

Ben Nevis kicks off Scottish Folklore malts

The 45-year-old single malt launches a series linked to Scottish myths and legends.
Latest news 12 September 2018

Cladach blended malt is last Special Release

The 2018 limited release line-up is completed by a blend of six coastal single malts.
Latest news 01 October 2018

Longmorn 1961 ‘twins’ complete G&M series

The 57-year-old malts, priced at £30,000 a pair, are the oldest Longmorn releases to date.
Latest news 14 February 2019

Second Jameson Bow Street 18 Years unveiled

The cask strength expression is part-matured at Jameson’s old distillery in Dublin.
Latest news 27 June 2019

Secret Speyside Collection of malts launched

The range includes 15 malts from Caperdonich, Longmorn, Glen Keith and Braes of Glenlivet.
Latest news 09 January 2018

Bruichladdich’s Carl Reavey dies

Tributes have been made to the distillery’s head of communications following his sudden death.
Latest news 04 November 2015

‘Masculine’ Ballantine’s Hard Fired unveiled

Introducing Ballantine’s Hard Fired, a smoky, ‘masculine’ Scotch finished in extra-charred casks.
Latest news 25 March 2019

Whyte & Mackay launches experimental arm

The Glaswegian blender’s new Whisky Works will focus on classic whiskies and modern experiments.
Latest news 05 September 2017

The Glenlivet 12 will return in three years

The withdrawal of The Glenlivet expression shocked whisky fans, but plans are afoot for its return.
Latest news 06 February 2018

Mysterious ‘Malt Mill’ mini sells for £3,400

The miniature could contain some of the only whisky left from the lost distillery.
Latest news 20 February 2019

Dublin’s €10m Liberties distillery opens

The Irish whiskey distillery is the third to open in Dublin in the last four years.
Latest news 04 September 2018

Ncn’ean spirit bridges gin and whisky

The new Ncn’ean Botanical Spirit infuses new make spirit with local botanicals and juniper.
Latest news 23 November 2015

Third distillery planned in Scottish Borders

A third company has joined the race to build the Scottish Borders’ first distillery since 1837.
Latest news 04 March 2016

Wolfburn distillery unveils inaugural whisky

The Thurso distillery is releasing the area’s first Scotch whisky in 150 years later this month.
Latest news 12 April 2016

Edinburgh whisky attraction plans revealed

A new Edinburgh distillery has been designed as a visitor attraction to boost tourism.
Latest news 27 April 2016

Speyside whisky festival readies for launch

Over 25,000 visitors are expected at Speyside’s annual whisky festival this week.
Latest news 06 September 2016

Malt Whisky Trail to boost Speyside tourism

The Speyside attraction intends to 'awaken the sleeping giant' of whisky tourism.
Latest news 26 January 2017

New Scotch distilleries seek distillers

Two Scotch distilleries opening this summer are on the lookout for distillers to join their teams.
Latest news 02 March 2017

First female leader appointed head of SWA

Karen Betts joins from the British FCO, where she was previously British ambassador to Morocco.
Latest news 04 September 2017

G&M announces £10,000 Glen Grant Collection

The collection of six vintage whiskies from the 1950s will be released for £10,000 each.
Latest news 12 September 2017

Isle of Raasay distillery starts production

The island whisky distillery has started operations this week ahead of its official opening.
Latest news 30 October 2017

Gauldrons Campbeltown blended malt revealed

The Campbeltown blended malt joins Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range.
Latest news 16 November 2017

Aberargie distillery opens in Perthshire

The opening of Aberargie near Perth marks the Morrison family’s return to distilling.
Latest news 05 December 2017

‘Ghost village’ distillery plans revealed

Designs for a whisky and gin distillery in the abandoned Polphail village have been unveiled.
Latest news 21 December 2017

Lost Distillery Company creates mini pack

The gift pack includes seven blended malts made in the style of lost distilleries’ whisky.
Latest news 06 March 2018

Whisky glass ‘for women’ condemned as sexist

A whisky glass designed to fit in a woman’s hand is being launched next month.
Latest news 13 April 2018

Mossburn Distillers launches blended malts

The owner of Torabhaig distillery has released two blended malts created using bespoke cask bills.
Latest news 13 July 2018

Buchanan’s moves into blended malts

The blended Scotch brand is the latest to introduce a blended malt expression, Buchanan’s Select.
Latest news 12 December 2018

London welcomes first Scotch Whisky Weekend

The festival will bring the capital’s bars together for a celebration of Scotch whisky.
Latest news 29 January 2019

Rosebank distillery gets council go-ahead

Work will begin to restore the silent Falkirk distillery now plans have been approved.
Latest news 01 March 2019

G&M reveals Speyside distillery plans

Independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail has revealed designs for its whisky distillery at Craggan.
Latest news 01 April 2019

Bruichladdich to build own maltings

The Islay distillery is to ‘close the loop’ on its production by building on-site maltings.
Latest news 28 May 2019

Whyte & Mackay releases low-abv ‘drink’

The Glasgow blender has introduced Whyte & Mackay Light ‘spirit drink’ at 21.5% abv.
Latest news 25 July 2019

Game of Thrones whiskies boost Diageo sales

The launch of Johnnie Walker White Walker and the GOT malts were a big success for Diageo.

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Features 24 October 2016

An autumn harvest of whisky

Fill your glasses with cask-driven whiskies, overflowing with fruits, wood character and memories.
Culture 05 December 2016

The Monarch of the Glen: a Scottish icon

As campaigners battle to keep Landseer’s painting in Scotland, we delve into its history.
Culture 06 November 2018

Review: Navigate the Blood

Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
Food 05 September 2019

Shortbread and Scotch – an inimitable match

Scotland’s famous biscuit finds its place in the pantheon of whisky and food pairing.
The whisky virgin 25 March 2019

Exploring the wonderful world of whisky

Time for the Virgin to expand his horizons beyond the safety blanket of Scotland’s drams.
Features 24 September 2019

Whisky makers rediscover bere barley

The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
Ask the professor 08 January 2018

What’s a mash filter and how does it work?

As rye whisky making returns to Scotland, mash filters are in the news. But what are they?
Features 05 January 2017

Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2017

Scotland is set to welcome seven new distilleries in 2017, plus the relaunch of an old favourite.
The whisky virgin 26 March 2018

Unlocking the mysteries of ‘craft’ whisky

The Whisky Virgin finally gets to visit a distillery – not in Scotland, but in East London.
The whisky virgin 08 August 2017

Why you need to visit a whisky distillery

After a year of whisky exploration, the Virgin finally made it to Scotland for a distillery tour.
Food 07 October 2019

Scottish salmon’s whisky connection

Scotland’s rivers are among the world’s best for catching salmon, a perfect match for whisky.
Features 16 September 2019

Perthshire’s whisky distilling heritage

Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
Features 27 May 2019

Islay’s turbulent whisky history

It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
Features 01 January 2019

Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2019

At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
Features 27 June 2018

Infinity bottle tips from master blenders

Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
Features 19 July 2017

Distillery cats: Scotch’s legendary mousers

The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
Food 20 March 2017

Salmon, smoke and whisky: Severn & Wye

Fiona Beckett visits Severn & Wye to learn about the art of farming, curing and smoking salmon.
Food 30 November 2016

St Andrew’s Day food and whisky pairings

All the recipes and whisky advice you could possibly need to host your own St Andrew’s Day feast.
Culture 12 March 2019

Whisky’s remarkable motorsports connection

Whisky has taken to the driver’s seat in the development of Formula One and Nascar racing.
Food 13 December 2018

7 great whisky distilleries for foodies

From Islay to Utah, the fare offered at top whisky destinations is on the up and up.
Culture 01 May 2019

Marvel’s cautionary tale for whisky makers

There’s much whisky producers can learn from the comic book industry’s mistakes.
Culture 05 May 2016

The rich history of the Scottish pub

Sex and shebeens; temperance and meths. Charting the Scottish pub’s 300-plus years of history.
Culture 30 March 2016

Alexander McCall Smith

Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
Culture 29 June 2016

Eddie Izzard is Captain Waggett

The comedian, satirist and ultra-marathon runner takes on a more serious role in Whisky Galore!
Ask the professor 19 October 2016

How do Sherry casks flavour whisky?

Sherry and Scotch is a complex topic, but the Whisky Professor is on hand to explain all.
Ask the professor 01 July 2019

The history of paxarette and Scotch whisky

The Sherry-like cask seasoning agent was once commonly used by whisky distillers.
Culture 30 October 2018

The ultimate horror film and whisky pairings

Dial up the scream factor for your Halloween movie night with these spooktacular whisky pairings.
Cocktails 14 January 2016

Getting eighty-sixed

Gaz Regan recalls the day he was ‘asked to leave’ a bar – and the drink at the centre of the tale.
Features 05 February 2019

The secret history of single malts

The popularity of single malt stretches back to the 1820s, when it was a royal favourite.
Culture 22 January 2019

Whisky books for armchair travellers

Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
Culture 14 December 2017

Four books for whisky lovers

Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
Features 16 July 2019

Whisky’s curious medicinal history

The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
Culture 23 May 2016

Chris Cusiter: swapping rugby for whisky

The former Scottish international scrum-half talks about his new-found passion for Scotch.
Culture 28 June 2017

Ian Rankin, Rebus and whisky

A wide-ranging and frank conversation with one of the UK’s best-selling crime novelists.
Cocktails 11 December 2015

Winter whisky drinks

An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.
Cocktails 11 September 2015

Remember the Maine

A traditionally rye-based cocktail – but one which can be adapted for a Scotch-loving audience.
Culture 08 January 2019

Whisky’s perfume connection

The contrasting worlds of whisky and perfume have more in common than you might think.
Culture 01 October 2019

Paul Laverty: Ken Loach, whisky and me

The screenwriter discusses The Angels’ Share, the whisky film he wrote for director Loach.
Culture 29 June 2017

Ian Rankin: music, whisky and memories

The crime author shares several drams with Dave Broom while discussing music, whisky and life.
Food 15 August 2017

Taking off: restaurants with whisky flights

UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
Culture 22 December 2016

Gordon Buchanan: wildlife, whisky and me

Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
Culture 18 April 2017

Highland Park and Orkney by Søren Solkær

The Danish photographer’s pictures capture the essence of the distillery and its island home.
Culture 04 April 2019

Lindsay Robertson: learning to love whisky

The acclaimed photographer always thought he hated whisky. Until one morning on Islay…
Culture 11 April 2019

The common threads in fashion and whisky

Whisky and fashion collaborations are in season, but are these partnerships more than marketing?
Features 20 June 2019

How oats are making a world whisky comeback

Distilleries are rediscovering the unique flavours oats can bring to whisky.
Food 08 September 2015

Savouring salt

Salt: currency, source of conflict, pre-requisite for human life. And every cook’s best friend.
Food 22 November 2016

Food and whisky inspired by the sea

Signe Johansen demonstrates how seaside cooking and drinking can be enjoyed all year round.
Food 15 January 2018

Treat yourself to a Burns Night Supper

Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
Cocktails 01 June 2017

The world’s best rooftop whisky bars

A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
Food 23 November 2016

Choosing the right whiskies for Thanksgiving

Use our flavour-by-flavour guide to help Scotch find a place at the Thanksgiving table.
The whisky virgin 23 May 2019

Are Islay whiskies suitable for beginners?

The Virgin heads to Islay to find out if its whisky really is too intense for beginners.
Ask the professor 27 November 2017

Does whisky change in an unopened bottle?

If a bottle is left unopened, will its whisky change over the years? The Whisky Prof has the answer.
Ask the professor 18 January 2016

The importance of water

Analysing the vital – but often misunderstood – role that water plays in the making of whisky.
Ask the professor 10 September 2019

Why some distilleries use fire-heated stills

The Whisky Professor explores the differences between steam and fire-heated stills.
Food 26 April 2017

Lamb and whisky: a spring pairing

The key to cooking a tender and juicy leg of lamb is simplicity, says Martine Nouet.
Ask the professor 28 August 2017

Are unusual cask finishes a new whisky fad?

Scotch maturation was never restricted to only Bourbon and Sherry casks, explains the Prof.
Cocktails 13 April 2017

Easter Scotch whisky cocktails

These cocktails from the world’s best bartenders are sure to enhance your Easter weekend.
Cocktails 25 January 2017

Burns Night Scotch whisky cocktails

The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.
Cocktails 08 November 2017

London’s best Scotch Old Fashioneds

Move over Bourbon; it’s time for Scotch whisky to take on the Old Fashioned.
Ask the professor 04 March 2019

How are Bourbon and grain whisky different?

Both are made from grain and distilled in columns, yet the two whisky styles are vastly different.
Ask the professor 27 July 2017

Does yeast affect the flavour of whisky?

It’s one of Scotch whisky’s three ingredients, but opinion differs on yeast’s impact.
Ask the professor 23 March 2016

Does triple distillation make smooth whisky?

The Whisky Professor tackles triple distillation in answer to another reader question.
Ask the professor 30 July 2019

Is barley variety important in whisky?

Does barley variety affect whisky flavour like grapes do with wine? The Prof has the answer.
Ask the professor 17 July 2018

Where did the term ‘lyne arm’ come from?

The Prof takes a break from science to consider the etymology of the lyne arm.
Ask the professor 29 November 2018

Do dunnage warehouses create better whisky?

The Whisky Prof looks into the merits of this most traditional of whisky warehouses.
Ask the professor 21 February 2018

Why are other distilleries called Glenlivet?

There’s only one Glenlivet – so why have so many other single malts also used the name?
Ask the professor 08 February 2017

Are single malt whiskies also blends?

Our expert Prof tackles this oxymoronic riddle that often leaves whisky drinkers puzzled.
Ask the professor 07 March 2017

Whisky or whiskey: why the two spellings?

The Whisky Professor explains why the spelling of ‘whisky’ or ‘whiskey’ differs between countries.
Ask the professor 15 January 2019

How are Scotch whisky regions different?

The difference between Speyside and Islay malts has less to do with flavour than you’d think.
Ask the professor 16 May 2016

Are wooden washbacks better than steel?

The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
Ask the professor 21 June 2016

Why are whisky stills made from copper?

A burnished copper pot still may have powerful visual appeal, but what are its practical advantages?
Food 14 March 2016

Interview: Michel Roux Jr talks whisky

The celebrity chef reveals his burgeoning passion for Scotch and plans to launch his own whisky.
Features 24 July 2017

Kavalan distillery: memories of Jim Swan

Dr Swan will be remembered as the godfather of Taiwanese whisky for his work establishing Kavalan.
Ask the professor 20 September 2018

Why was Scotch whisky ‘better’ in the 1960s?

If pre-1960s single malt was so wonderful, why isn’t it being made any more? The Prof answers all.
Ask the professor 09 April 2018

Why are distillers using roasted malt?

Pale, crystal, chocolate… what is roasted malt and why are Scotch distillers so interested in it?
Ask the professor 15 October 2018

Where does the word ‘hogshead’ come from?

The curious name for a 245-litre cask could have roots in the wizarding world, says the Prof.
Ask the professor 03 April 2017

Chill filtration: is it bad for whisky?

We’re led to believe that non-chill-filtered whisky is somehow superior. But is it?
Ask the professor 03 August 2015

Why is single malt made from barley?

Single malt whisky is exclusively made from barley – but why? The Whisky Professor responds.
Ask the professor 25 August 2016

Pesticides: should Scotch fans be concerned?

Here's the Whisky Professor to dispel any concerns over malting barley and agrochemicals.
Features 07 July 2016

Japanese grain innovation and Scotch

Dave Broom travelled to Japan to explore how distillers are driving innovation in grain whisky.
The whisky virgin 28 December 2018

Nine things I learned about whisky this year

There’s always something new to learn about whisky, as the Whisky Virgin discovers.
The whisky virgin 26 November 2018

Whisky tastes of its terroir… or does it?

The Whisky Virgin is on a mission to learn the truth about terroir, starting in Campbeltown.
The whisky virgin 22 April 2019

How does a cask’s background impact whisky?

The Whisky Virgin goes out on a limb to understand how a cask’s history affects whisky flavour.
The whisky virgin 07 February 2019

Should I be worried about fake whisky?

In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
The whisky virgin 28 February 2019

How does peat make whisky taste… peaty?

A smoky dram leads The Whisky Virgin digging into the mysteries of peat.
The whisky virgin 07 December 2015

Jack of None, Master of All

As a surfeit of Masters grips the Scotch whisky industry, the Virgin ponders what comes next.
The whisky virgin 11 July 2017

Don’t forget about whisky this summer

As the mercury nudges upwards, the Whisky Virgin discovers whisky was made for all weathers.
The whisky virgin 24 April 2018

What’s wrong with blended Scotch?

Our Whisky Virgin heads to Compass Box HQ for the low-down on why blends get a bad rap.
The whisky virgin 25 June 2019

Am I adding the wrong water to my whisky?

The Virgin wonders whether certain types of water can negatively affect a whisky’s flavour.
The whisky virgin 22 July 2019

Irish whiskey is smooth and light… right?

A search for ancestral roots leads the Virgin on a quest for Irish whiskey’s true style.
The whisky virgin 04 November 2015

Failed by Hunter S Thompson

Our innocent Whisky Virgin has fallen in love at last – but, sadly, all is not sweetness and light.
The whisky virgin 22 November 2017

How to choose a Thanksgiving whiskey

With Thanksgiving approaching, our hapless Whisky Virgin sets out to learn about American whiskey.
The whisky virgin 10 March 2016

No country for old Scotch

Why the macho charms of Scratched Cask and Hard Fired have got the Whisky Virgin’s juices flowing.
The whisky virgin 28 May 2018

The fine art of whisky flipping

A frustrating brush with the latest Ardbeg release leaves the Virgin with a fresh dilemma.
The whisky virgin 26 August 2019

Shining a spotlight on Scandinavian whisky

Our Whisky Virgin’s quest for enlightenment leads him to an examination of Scandinavian whisky.
Features 24 September 2018

Top 10 best-selling Scotch malt whiskies

From Glenfiddich to Glen Grant, these are the world’s most popular Scotch malt whiskies.
Features 01 April 2019

How innovation is shaping American whiskey

American craft distillers are breaking from tradition to explore new avenues of flavour creation.
Features 31 October 2018

American blended whiskey isn’t all it seems

A movement is underway to challenge blended whiskey’s reputation as cheap bottom shelf liquor.
Features 22 July 2016

Talking rot: deciphering rancio in whisky

What is rancio? And does it occur not only in old Cognac, but also in long-matured Scotch whisky?
Features 08 March 2017

How will climate change affect Scotch?

With warmer weather and rising sea levels, producers must act fast to combat climate change.
Features 07 August 2017

What are whisky’s worst myths and cliches?

Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
Features 27 March 2017

Putting whisky waste to good use

More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
Features 29 August 2019

How beer is inspiring a new wave of whisky

Scotch distillers are experimenting with roasted malts to develop a new generation of whisky.
Features 18 April 2016

The Guinness/Distillers saga: The Deal

The compelling tale of one of the most infamous episodes in British corporate history – 30 years on.
Features 08 July 2019

Can Scotch embrace the low-abv trend?

As the wellness trend pushes innovation in low-abv drinks, Scotch is playing catch-up.
Features 01 August 2019

Are blends moving towards transparency?

Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
Features 08 March 2019

How is whisky supporting gender equality?

Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
Features 20 August 2018

Glenmorangie: 175 years of whisky making

Looking into the past, present and future of the Highland distillery, founded in 1843.
Features 19 March 2018

Glenugie remembered

With the distillery’s last warehouses set for demolition, we look back at its history.
Features 01 November 2016

Scotch-loving US Presidents

Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
Features 22 December 2015

A brief history of drinking vessels

From quaich to tumbler to specialist tasting glass, this area of whisky has never stopped evolving.
Features 07 August 2018

What is American single malt whiskey?

Craft distillers are set on defining their own single malt style – just don’t call it Scotch.
Features 15 June 2016

How to design a new Scotch whisky bottle

Coming up with a new design for a Scotch whisky bottle is a long, complex and painstaking business.
Features 16 September 2019

Glenlivet’s pioneering whisky history

How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
Features 12 December 2018

Israel: The land of milk, honey and whisky

A vibrant whisky scene is emerging in Israel as its first single malts come of age.
Features 29 April 2019

A whisky history of Easter Ross

The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
Features 09 October 2018

The Unseen Valentino Zagatti Collection

One of the world’s most famous collections of whisky has gone on display in the Netherlands.
Features 10 January 2018

How do you define maturity in whisky?

A who’s who of Scotch whisky is on hand to answer this most challenging of questions.
Features 02 January 2017

Whisky wishes: Scotch trends in 2017

Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
Features 02 October 2018

New Zealand’s craft whisky movement

New Zealand’s craft distillers are determined to establish a distinctively Kiwi whisky style.
Features 19 April 2016

The Guinness/Distillers saga: The Aftermath

After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.
Features 08 August 2019

The tenacity of Orkney’s early whisky makers

The islands’ early Scotch producers defied the odds to put Orkney's whisky on the map.
Features 12 July 2017

The fine art of quaich making

The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
Features 04 July 2019

New make spirit enters the spotlight

Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
Features 13 September 2017

The Royal Family’s love of Scotch

From King George IV to Prince William, British royalty has played a big part in whisky’s success.
Features 17 September 2019

Scotch grain whisky’s pot still revival

Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
Features 02 April 2019

The rise of the community-owned distillery

Owned by its community, a new form of whisky distillery is giving back to the local economy.
Features 31 October 2017

‘What is whisky?’: the legal fight

Whisky as we know it was shaped by the passionate legal battle over this apparently simple question.
Features 10 September 2018

10 American single malt whiskeys to try

Explore the growing world of American single malt with these imaginative – and tasty – whiskeys.
Features 31 August 2017

Remembering the age of the excisemen

Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
Features 11 August 2016

‘No doubt’ barley variety affects whisky

Barley variety’s effect on flavour is a hot topic, but Bruichladdich believes there are variations.
Features 19 August 2019

Is a second ‘whisky loch’ brewing?

With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
Features 21 December 2016

Memorable Christmas whisky moments

Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
Features 09 August 2016

Tasting panels: do you have what it takes?

A flair for noticing nuances in whisky samples is vital to being a tasting panellist.
Features 13 November 2017

Italy’s love of single malt

How this wine-drinking nation became the world’s biggest consumer of single malts in the 1970s.
Features 16 October 2017

Midleton Very Rare: a retrospective

As the 34th vintage is launched, we assess the evolution of the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
Features 03 May 2018

Hammerhead: the Cold War whisky

The strange tale of the Czech single malt born before the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
Features 18 March 2019

Pro tips to improve your whisky photography

Whether shooting bottles or a dram, up your whisky photography game with advice from the pros.
Features 18 February 2019

Blended malts return to the spotlight

The style that almost vanished from the whisky universe is now very much back in vogue.
Features 03 November 2015

Scotch whisky start-ups

New distilleries are expensive – and you can’t sell a bottle for years. How do you survive the wait?
Features 06 August 2018

10 of the world’s weirdest whiskies

A crackpot collection of some of the craziest creations in the Scotch whisky universe.
Features 06 December 2016

A Christmas whisky gift guide with a twist

Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
Features 27 October 2015

The battle against fake Scotch

Glen Highland whisky, anyone? Unveiling some of the world’s most notorious fake Scotch products.
Features 03 September 2019

Why Scotch distillers are playing with yeast

Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
Features 12 August 2019

How do hot summers impact whisky production?

From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
Features 11 January 2018

Designing the modern whisky distillery

It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
Features 12 February 2018

Worm tubs: the inside story

Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
Features 07 September 2016

Deconstructing the laws of Scotch: basics

Let’s not forget the rules regulating the Scotch whisky industry, says Dave Broom.
Features 20 October 2015

The hedonistic charm of the world’s top bars

What qualities have we come to expect from the world’s best bars? Becky Paskin investigates.
Features 22 July 2016

The mysteries of cask finishing

Secondary maturation in Scotch whisky is a recent, but nonetheless fascinating, phenomenon.
Features 25 October 2017

The lost practice of dramming

The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
Features 16 March 2016

Irish whiskey’s Scottish connection

Dave Broom picks apart Scotch and Irish whiskey’s close relationship in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
Features 18 September 2017

Memories of Michael Jackson

A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.
Features 31 January 2019

Is yeast whisky’s new frontier of flavour?

As one of whisky’s three ingredients, yeast offers huge possibilities in flavour creation.
Features 16 October 2018

Five of the world’s best whisky collections

Track down these public collections of rare bottles for a glimpse of whisky’s storied past.
Features 14 June 2017

Father’s Day whisky treats

Stuck for Father’s Day ideas? Then spoil your dad this Sunday with a whisky-filled day out.
Features 17 May 2016

Peat terroir and its impact on whisky

In the run-up to this year’s Feis Ile (20-28 May), Dave Broom explores the impact of peat terroir.
Features 28 June 2018

Meet the Scotch whisky hybrids

Blenders are exploring the boundaries of flavour by mixing Scotch with other world whiskies.
Features 23 August 2018

The psychology of whisky collecting

It’s made for drinking, so why have some whiskies now become collectors’ items?
Features 31 July 2018

15 Scotch whisky distilleries making gin

These are the whisky distilleries gaining a reputation for their Scottish gins.
Features 21 May 2018

Gordon & MacPhail: past, present and future

The historic bottler embraces change and continuity, 123 years after it was established.
Features 14 September 2016

The laws of Scotch: distillation and casks

Scotch must be distilled to a certain abv strength and matured in particular sized casks – but why?
Features 15 February 2016

The multifunctional whisky distillery

From Kirkliston to Ailsa Bay via many detours, the history of the flexible whisky-making facility.
Features 07 January 2019

The whisky world’s 2019 resolutions

The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
Features 20 April 2016

Perth: the rise and fall of a whisky city

Edrington’s move to Glasgow brings to an end The Fair City’s long-standing association with Scotch.
Features 20 November 2018

7 Whisky advent calendars for Christmas

Screw chocolate – count down to Christmas with a whisky advent calendar to suit any budget.
Features 25 December 2015

Christmas quiz: Test your whisky knowledge

How much do you really know about Scotch whisky?
Features 01 January 2018

Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2018

With 10 whisky distilleries opening this year, Scotch is on track for unprecedented growth.
Features 25 January 2018

A brief history of Burns Night

We celebrate it every year, but how did the Burns Night tradition begin?
Features 26 September 2016

The laws of Scotch: labelling

What separates malts from blends? How must this be worded on packaging? Dave Broom has the answers.
Features 02 March 2016

What makes Lagavulin special?

A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
Features 22 May 2017

Campbeltown whisky: a long and winding road

Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
Features 14 June 2016

Bacteria: the key to distillery character?

Dave Broom seeks answers to one of Scotch whisky’s most complex and enigmatic questions.
Features 05 November 2018

Warming autumnal hipflask whiskies

The best whiskies to fill into your hipflask this autumn, according to the experts.
Features 24 December 2016

The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2016

Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
Features 01 March 2017

The Whisky Barons: who were they?

Creative, visionary, fearless men who built the foundations of Scotch whisky as we know it.
Features 26 June 2019

The lost whiskies of the Cabrach

The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
Features 25 February 2019

The ads that made Macallan

How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.
Features 05 February 2016

The true story behind Whisky Galore!

This factual tale of shipwreck and ‘salvage’ is even more remarkable than the fictional version.
Features 01 February 2017

Glenmorangie Bacalta: from brain to bottle

Bill Lumsden tells us how the concept of the Madeira-finished Private Edition release developed.
Features 14 February 2019

Valentine’s Day: Tales of whisky and romance

Heart-warming tales of true love, from a fateful plane crash to whisky’s greatest bromance.
Features 28 July 2016

Does music modify the taste of whisky?

Glenrothes is conducting an experiment to determine whether music affects how people taste whisky.
Features 21 January 2016

The perfect Burns Supper

Haggis, for sure, but what else is needed for the festivities on 25 January? Find out here.
Features 01 December 2015

Alternative Christmas whisky gift ideas

Go one better than a bottle of Scotch and give an alternative Christmas whisky gift this year.
Features 28 March 2019

Dublin whiskey: rise, fall and renewal

The city that ruled the whisky world is back in the spotlight after decades of decline.
Features 22 May 2018

Inside Macallan’s ground-breaking distillery

Take a behind-the-scenes peek at Macallan’s architectural and distilling marvel.
Features 08 March 2018

Why’s whisky still considered a man’s drink?

Why, in today’s gender-inclusive world, is whisky still perceived as ‘a man’s drink’?
Features 24 December 2017

The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2017

Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
Features 24 December 2018

The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2018

Are you a malt maniac or dram dunce? Put your brains to the test in our annual whisky quiz.
Features 19 September 2019

How is a whisky cask made?

The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
Features 06 February 2018

The world’s weirdest whisky regulations

Canada’s not the only country forcing its residents to jump hoops in the name of a decent dram.
Features 08 February 2018

How to celebrate International Scotch Day

Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
Features 25 July 2016

Articulating whisky aromas

Could the creation of a shared ‘flavour language’ help us communicate what we smell?
Features 18 May 2016

Phenol fables: peat’s secrets uncovered

Dave Broom explores how peat is cut and burned, and busts myths surrounding PPM and peaty water.
Features 28 November 2017

Get ready for Royal Wedding whisky

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
Features 19 April 2018

Reviving historic whisky brands

Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
Features 21 August 2019

Unravelling the mysteries of the cask

Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
Features 11 April 2016

Lone Wolf: Brewdog’s spirits venture

A hefty dose of experimentation characterises the brewer’s foray into spirits production.
Features 17 September 2018

Top 10 best-selling Scotch whiskies

A global rundown of the world’s most popular drams – with not a single malt in sight.
Features 12 December 2017

Secret Santa whisky gifts for any budget

Looking for the perfect whisky gift for your Secret Santa? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
Features 21 January 2016

Scottish toasts: the whisky industry’s picks

Scotch whisky personalities choose their favourite Scottish toasts with which to raise a dram.

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Whisky heroes 11 July 2018

The Forbes family of Ferintosh

The family behind Ferintosh, Scotland’s oldest distillery and a vast operation at its peak.
Whisky heroes 12 November 2018

John Jameson

The founder of the Irish whiskey dynasty was a Presbyterian born in Alloa, Scotland.
Famous whisky drinkers 22 March 2017

King James IV

One of Scotland’s greatest monarchs, with a keen interest in warfare, sport – and aqua vitae.
Famous whisky drinkers 25 January 2016

Robert Burns

Peasant, bard or a bit of both? Reconciling the contradictions surrounding Scotland’s national poet.
Interviews 04 August 2016

James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers

Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.
Interviews 12 July 2018

Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò

One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.
Interviews 17 October 2016

Thierry Bénitah, La Maison du Whisky

As the retailer celebrates 60 years, LMDW’s CEO explains why whisky is more than just a business.
Interviews 23 April 2019

Leonard Russell, Ian Macleod Distillers

IMD’s managing director on rebuilding Rosebank and taking calculated risks.
Interviews 29 August 2017

Richard Paterson, Dalmore

Dalmore’s eccentric master blender reflects on a lifetime of devotion to whisky.
Interviews 16 May 2019

Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co.

The chairman of Douglas Laing & Co. on blended malts, family ties and Clutha distillery.
Interviews 03 December 2018

Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers

The maker of Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s says blends – and malts – are often misunderstood.
Interviews 15 July 2019

Jim Beveridge OBE, Johnnie Walker

Meeting the modest, self-effacing team player who makes the world’s best-selling whisky.
Interviews 21 April 2016

Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
Whisky heroes 19 December 2016

Aeneas MacDonald

No, not the exiled Scotsman, but the pseudonymous author of ‘the finest whisky book ever’.
Whisky heroes 13 October 2015

Captain Grant of Auchorachan

The saga of ‘Grant of Glenlivat’, the early days of legal distillation – and a fairies’ curse.
Whisky heroes 18 February 2016

William Grant

The life of the determined creator of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Scotch’s biggest family business.
Famous whisky drinkers 25 April 2016

David Niven

The actor, author and raconteur counted Scotch as a constant companion in his colourful life.
Famous whisky drinkers 13 January 2016

Compton Mackenzie

The Whisky Galore author was also a wartime spy for MI6 and a lover of classical music and cats.
Famous whisky drinkers 10 December 2015

Robert Bruce Lockhart

From plots to assassinate Lenin to championing malts over blends, the dramatic story of ‘RBL’.
Whisky heroes 07 March 2018

‘Miss Babs’ Robertson, Edrington

The story of the woman whose astuteness helped create one of Scotch whisky’s strongest businesses.
Famous whisky drinkers 21 December 2017

Princess Margaret

Recalling the Queen’s late sister, a controversial figure noted for her love of The Famous Grouse.
Whisky heroes 21 March 2019

Sam Bronfman, Seagram

The story of the flawed business genius who transformed the way the world sells liquor.
Famous whisky drinkers 30 August 2018

James Robertson Justice

The actor loved whisky so much he claimed to have been born ‘under a distillery in Skye’.
Famous whisky drinkers 30 July 2018

Brian Close

Scotch played a part in Close developing a reputation as the ‘bravest’ man in cricket.
Famous whisky drinkers 13 July 2015

Mark Twain

How a chance encounter aboard a Transatlantic liner made Mark Twain a Scotch whisky aficionado.
Famous whisky drinkers 14 September 2015

Sir Walter Scott

The author of Ivanhoe did more than most to romanticise the Highlands – and Scotch malt whisky.
Famous whisky drinkers 20 October 2015

Queen Victoria

Despite her stern demeanour, the not-so-merry monarch was a great lover of Scotch whisky.
Famous whisky drinkers 11 July 2016

Sir Winston Churchill

Be it with breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sir Winston Churchill’s affection for Scotch was no secret.
Famous whisky drinkers 18 September 2018

David Daiches

The academic and cultural commentator was also an influential writer about Scotch whisky.
Whisky heroes 19 June 2018

John Ramsay, Port Ellen

The man who owned five Islay distilleries, who was also a great agricultural moderniser.
Whisky heroes 10 August 2015

Joseph Hobbs

The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.
Whisky heroes 07 May 2018

Robert Armour, Campbeltown

The story of one of the 19th century’s great black-market whisky still manufacturers.
Whisky heroes 13 August 2018

Neil M Gunn

The leading Scottish literary figure was an exciseman before his writing career took off.
Whisky heroes 11 September 2018

Aeneas Coffey

The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.
Famous whisky drinkers 18 December 2018

Captain Haddock

Tintin’s most loyal companion loves a drop or two of Scotch – particularly Loch Lomond.
Whisky heroes 17 October 2018

Harold Currie, Isle of Arran

'Hal' Currie brought distilling back to the Isle of Arran after more than 150 years.
Whisky heroes 23 August 2016

James Buchanan

The ‘Whisky Baron’ overcame ill-health to create some of Scotch’s most successful blends.
Whisky heroes 10 September 2015

Charles Doig

The farmworker’s son whose unique vision transformed the landscape of Scotch whisky distilleries.
Whisky heroes 04 July 2017

Colin Hay, Ardbeg

The compelling story of the man who rescued the Islay distillery and brought it into prosperity.
Whisky heroes 02 November 2017

Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant

The story of the African orphan who became a famous figure in the Speyside town of Rothes.
Whisky heroes 09 January 2019

Pip Hills, Scotch Malt Whisky Society

A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Whisky heroes 10 June 2019

John Crabbie

The whisky merchant that left an indelible mark on Edinburgh is enjoying a modern revival.
Whisky heroes 16 July 2015

John & James Grant

With a focus on single malt and exports, brothers John and James Grant were ahead of their time.
Whisky heroes 24 May 2016

Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig

First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.
Whisky heroes 21 December 2015

Hugh Munro: The Blind Captain

War, women and whisky: the story of Hugh Munro, early 19th-century Laird of Teaninich, has it all.
Whisky heroes 27 January 2016

The Incredible Captain Barclay

The man who founded Glenury Royal distillery – and who famously walked 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.
Whisky heroes 11 April 2017

Bill Smith Grant, The Glenlivet

Great-grandson of The Glenlivet founder and survivor of both World Wars.
Whisky heroes 10 August 2017

‘Long John’ McDonald, Ben Nevis

As a man, he was a ‘happy Hercules’ – and, as a distiller, a larger-than-life self-promoter.
Whisky heroes 30 November 2015

The Pattison Brothers

Flamboyance, fraud and 500 talking parrots: when boom turned to bust with the ‘Pattison Crash’.
Whisky heroes 30 August 2017

Alfred Barnard

The little-known story of the man who wrote one of Scotch whisky’s most important books.
Whisky heroes 27 March 2018

Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal

From Prohibition to the 1950s, the life of one of Scotch whisky’s greatest entrepreneurs.
Whisky heroes 16 November 2016

Tommy Dewar

The globe-trotting extrovert and born salesman was one of Scotch’s most colourful characters.
Whisky heroes 09 February 2017

Ronnie Cox, Berry Bros & Rudd

A career as colourful as his socks, including staring down the barrel of a gun more than once.
Whisky heroes 07 June 2017

Andrew and John Usher

The brothers created one of the world’s most successful blended whiskies, Old Vatted Glenlivet.
Whisky heroes 03 October 2017

William Delmé-Evans

The story of the post-war distillery architect who built Tullibardine, Jura and Glenallachie.
Whisky heroes 20 April 2017

Alexander Edward, Craigellachie

Delve into the life of the forgotten hero behind the Craigellachie distillery, hotel and village.
Whisky heroes 20 September 2016

John Ross

The William Grant distiller on his successes, failures and balancing innovation with brand identity.
Whisky heroes 15 August 2019

Scotch Watch: the Ballantine’s geese

The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
Whisky heroes 03 October 2019

The Cumming family, Cardhu

The saga of the family who went from illegal distillers to pillars of the whisky establishment.

Collecting & Investing (24)

Legendary Bottlings 27 June 2019

Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s .1 series

The coded labels, originally born out of necessity, have created a cult whisky range.
Legendary Bottlings 10 October 2019

Laphroaig 1967 Samaroli

This celebrated single malt remains, to many, one of the greatest whiskies ever made.
The collectors 14 June 2018

Michael Weng

The German collector loves Speyside, thanks in part to a memorable tasting with Ronnie Cox.
The collectors 17 February 2016

Marcel van Gils, Laphroaig

The life of a Laphroaig lover – and the difficulties of building such a huge collection today.
The collectors 21 February 2019

Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden

The social side of whisky collecting has had a profound impact on the Swede’s life.
The collectors 11 October 2018

Valentino Zagatti, The Zagatti Collection

The Italian collector on how he amassed one of the world’s most enviable whisky collections.
The collectors 26 July 2016

Olivier Humbrecht, Highland Park

The winemaker’s fondness for rare Highland Park bottlings came about during a trip to Italy.
The collectors 26 June 2017

Tomas Karlsson, St Magdalene

An endeavour to taste as many whiskies as possible uncovered a penchant for St Magdalene Scotch.
The collectors 03 May 2016

Serge Valentin, Clynelish/Brora

The Whiskyfun man talks through his abiding passion for the enigmatic drams of Clynelish and Brora.
The collectors 02 May 2019

Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers

The master blender on how his whisky collection has transformed into a record of his career.
The collectors 22 August 2018

Helena Hugo, Bredaryds Wärdshus

The Swedish collector turned her hobby into a career, and now runs a whisky bar in Bredaryd.
The collectors 23 July 2018

Mark Davidson, Royal Mile Whiskies

The ‘Jolly Toper’ tells of his love for whisky literature, born in the pre-internet age.
The collectors 04 April 2017

Claive Vidiz, The Whisky Collection

The almost 3,500-strong collection is on public display at Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience.
The collectors 07 February 2017

Emmanuel Dron, The Auld Alliance

Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.
The collectors 03 January 2018

Hans Dillesse, Longmorn

The Dutch artist was lured into collecting by the exuberant fruit of this Speyside single malt.
The collectors 01 November 2017

Andy Simpson, Rare Whisky 101

The rare whisky expert collects ‘anything and everything’ and has a fondness for unique bottles.
The collectors 20 September 2017

Patrick de Schulthess, Strathisla

What started as a hobby turned into a sound investment for this Strathisla-loving Swiss.
The collectors 09 January 2017

Luc Timmermans, Glenfarclas

A chance encounter with a knowledgeable bartender was the beginning of a life-long love for whisky.
The collectors 08 June 2016

Jon Beach, Port Ellen

Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.
The collectors 02 August 2017

Diego Sandrin, Lion's Whisky

A sip of Macallan led one man to build arguably the finest collection of Italian bottlings.
The collectors 19 November 2018

Magnus Fagerström, Sweden

The Swedish whisky collector now prefers to open bottles, rather than let them gather dust.
The collectors 18 April 2018

Scott Jackson, Rosebank

The Falkirk native is enchanted by Rosebank distillery, particularly bottlings by SMWS.
The collectors 06 March 2017

Bob Hulsebosch, Glenugie

For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.
The collectors 19 September 2018

Christophe ‘Billy’ Van Gysel

The Belgian electrician who came late to whisky, but indulges his passion to the full.