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From the editors
01 September 2016
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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?
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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.
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From the editors
02 October 2019
Scotch whisky’s World Class evolution
The global bartending competition has placed Scotch flavour at its heart, writes Dave Broom.
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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.
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From the editors
21 June 2017
Ardbeg, ‘crap whisky’ and serendipity
Greatness sometimes comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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From the editors
04 September 2015
The name game
A 75-year-old Mortlach raises questions of perceived identity, character and the passage of time.
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From the editors
16 November 2015
A vintage conundrum
An evening immersed in the world of Cognac prompts more thoughts on age and transparency in Scotch.
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From the editors
15 February 2016
Yoiks!
Employing all of the senses to accomplish a full appreciation of whisky’s resonance of place.
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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.
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From the editors
15 November 2017
The transportive power of whisky
Whisky has the power to transport us through time, but it’s a matter of chance, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors
11 April 2018
Alfred Barnard: the first whisky blogger?
Richard Woodard vents his frustration at the legendary writer’s shortcomings.
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From the editors
23 May 2018
The heart and the head
In the quest for whisky information, says Dave Broom, never neglect the power of emotion.
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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.
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From the editors
02 May 2016
Spirit of Speyside: The view from above
On his final day at the Speyside whisky festival, Dave takes his Quaich on a trek up Ben Rinnes.
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From the editors
13 March 2019
Extreme whisky tasting in Glencoe
Dave Broom joined an expedition of whisky lovers on an icy mountain for an unusual launch.
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From the editors
09 October 2019
The Glenlivet capsules: why the hysteria?
What’s more outrageous: cocktails served in capsules or the fact it’s a Scotch? asks Becky Paskin.
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From the editors
24 April 2019
Carlsberg’s new slogan is oddly refreshing
Carlsberg probably isn’t the world’s best, says Dave Broom, but can anything really be?
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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.
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From the editors
17 January 2018
Time’s up for sexism in whisky
Gender-appropriate whisky has no place in a world devoted to fighting sexism, says Becky Paskin.
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From the editors
12 November 2015
Peacocks
Thoughts from a Washington DC museum trip on the collision of money and art, patronage and ...
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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?
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From the editors
19 July 2017
Whisky’s age of uncertainty
At a time of widespread unpredictability, Scotch is enjoying mixed fortunes in the UK.
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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.
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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?
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From the editors
07 February 2018
Don’t wholly trust an auctioneer’s expertise
If you’re buying whisky at auction it will pay to do your own research, says Dave Broom.
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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.
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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.
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From the editors
20 July 2015
Getting crafty
How should Scotch counter the craft spirits challenge? Beat them? Join them? Or buy them?
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From the editors
13 November 2015
Is Whiskey Union breaking with tradition?
The weirdest element of Whiskey Union is Diageo's departure from convention.
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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.
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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.
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From the editors
12 July 2017
The joy of consensus
All branches of the drinks trade are now aiming at common goals, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors
18 September 2019
Whisky should be accessible for everyone
A discriminatory Dutch nightclub reminds Becky Paskin why whisky must be more inclusive.
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From the editors
10 August 2015
Whisky Galore!
An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and Scotch.
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From the editors
01 June 2016
Expensive but poor cocktails can jog on
There’s no excuse for a poorly made cocktail if it costs the earth.
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From the editors
06 July 2016
Welcome to the new malt order
Does Scotch single malt’s absence from a leading bar show speak volumes about cocktail snobbery?
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From the editors
24 October 2016
Cannabis: a threat to Scotch?
With consumer focus shifting to flavour, should Scotch be worried about legalised cannabis?
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From the editors
17 May 2017
Getting to grips with grain
Grain plants may lack the romance of single malt distilleries, but that doesn’t make them dull.
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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.
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From the editors
22 August 2018
Don’t sacrifice authenticity for innovation
Whisky innovation doesn’t necessitate radical changes, writes Dave Broom.
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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.
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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?
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From the editors
20 March 2019
Are writers missing whisky’s real stories?
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner gives Dave Broom food for thought on whisky writing.
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From the editors
15 May 2019
The joy of sharing music and whisky
Through sharing our passions we can rediscover why we first fell in love, says Becky Paskin.
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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.
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From the editors
10 October 2018
Whisky’s road less travelled
The ‘safe’ revamp of Glenrothes represents a lost opportunity, says Richard Woodard.
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From the editors
08 August 2015
Tales of Tales
Tales of the Cocktail is exhausting, enthralling – and increasingly embracing Scotch whisky.
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From the editors
01 July 2015
Sole traders
Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
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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.
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From the editors
14 October 2015
Presidential poison
SWA-approved, ‘Scottish-style’ single malt produced in Mount Vernon, Virginia? Surely some mistake…
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From the editors
21 October 2015
Back to the Future Day
The world has changed since Marty McFly first graced our screens; it has for whisky at any rate.
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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?
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From the editors
12 January 2016
Abbey Road
The simple pleasures make this life blessed: the right music, the right room, the right whisky.
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From the editors
30 April 2016
Spirit of Speyside: Caves and car parks
Car park tastings, a bat cave, the shadowy hand of the whisky maker and the weird ways of wood.
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From the editors
01 May 2016
Spirit of Speyside: Tasting time
Dave Broom acquires a new t-shirt, and with it a sudden realisation of time passing.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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From the editors
10 October 2016
One week, two continents, three shows
There’s a camaraderie building between Scotch and ‘other’ whiskies, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors
02 November 2016
Whisky pricing: how much is too much?
Three recent releases prompt thoughts on the quest for true value in Scotch whisky.
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From the editors
14 December 2016
The Bourbon boom’s boost for Scotch
American whiskey sales are buoyant; blended Scotch sales less so. But there’s a silver lining…
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From the editors
16 December 2016
Remembering Wallace Milroy
The knowledge and kindness Wallace Milroy afforded Dave Broom will be a lasting memory.
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From the editors
22 December 2016
The long history of fake whisky
The discovery of a fake 1903 Laphroaig is a shocking but eerily familiar tale, says Dave Broom.
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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?
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From the editors
08 March 2017
Ardbeg moments with Mickey Heads
As the Islay distillery’s manager marks 10 years at the helm, Richard Woodard looks back.
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From the editors
21 March 2017
Scotch, watches and crazy money
It’s glib, glitzy and plain bizarre, but does the £40k whisky watch have a deeper significance?
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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.
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From the editors
05 April 2017
Not every whisky can be a Macallan
And, according to Richard Woodard, most single malts shouldn’t even try.
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From the editors
19 April 2017
Let’s tear walls down – not build more
Rather than easing our fears, barriers only encourage them to multiply, says Richard Woodard.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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From the editors
17 October 2017
Distillery revivals and the single malt boom
With Port Ellen, Brora and Rosebank set to reopen, Dave Broom looks at the broader context.
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From the editors
06 December 2017
A celebration of individual identity
When whisky enters the luxury sphere, says Richard Woodard, it should do so on its own terms.
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From the editors
07 March 2018
Stop fetishising whisky of the past
Whisky produced in the ‘Golden Age’ wasn’t always better, says Dave Broom, just different.
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From the editors
21 March 2018
In whisky, to err is divine
Like fine wine, great whisky comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
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From the editors
16 May 2018
Life beyond the whisky bubble
Dave Broom reports from Japan on the challenges facing the country’s whisky industry.
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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.
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From the editors
08 August 2018
Propaganda is harming whisky education
Brands have a duty to teach the whole truth, not just their own version, says Becky Paskin.
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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.
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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.
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From the editors
28 November 2018
Cognac’s lesson for single malt lovers
A visit to Cognac reminds Richard Woodard that ‘single’ malts aren’t quite what they seem.
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From the editors
19 December 2018
Whisky’s Chinese paradox
Whisky must adopt a different approach to tap China’s market potential, writes Dave Broom.
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From the editors
06 February 2019
Today’s whisky drinker deserves better
In a world awash with whisky, warns Dave Broom, there’s no place for lazy innovation.
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From the editors
08 May 2019
Rebalance the approach to whisky making
Whisky can’t improve, says Dave Broom, if it’s focused solely on efficiency and tradition.
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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.
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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.
News (415)
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01 August 2019
Glen Moray launches Rhum Agricole Project
Glen Moray has used Rhum Agricole casks to finish its latest ‘curiosity’ single malt.
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31 May 2016
Glen Grant overhauls brand identity
The Speyside distillery has unveiled a contemporary makeover alongside three new expressions.
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28 November 2018
Cutty Sark sold to Glen Moray owner
The French owner of Glen Moray distillery has purchased the blended Scotch.
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23 August 2019
Glen Moray’s Graham Coull leaves for Ireland
Glen Moray’s distillery manager is set to join Ireland’s Dingle distillery in October.
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21 January 2019
G&M bottles ‘oldest’ Glen Grant 70 Year Old
Distilled in 1948, the Glen Grant is thought to be the distillery’s oldest whisky ever bottled.
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05 July 2017
Glen Moray Mastery marks 120th birthday
The £800 single malt is a vatting of five different vintages, dating back to 1978.
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04 September 2017
Glen Scotia releases 18-year-old single malt
The new expression from the Kintyre distillery offers a ‘true taste of Campbeltown’.
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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.
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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.
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19 October 2017
Glen Keith distillery releases single malt
The Speyside distillery has launched its first single malt since reopening in 2013.
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26 May 2017
Glen Scotia 25-year-old added to range
The new £250 expression was launched at this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
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17 October 2018
Glen Moray Cider Cask in Scotch first
The Speyside distillery is ‘pushing boundaries’ in a first for the Scotch whisky industry.
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23 November 2018
Glen Moray Fired Oak inspired by Bourbon
The Speyside distillery’s new single malt is finished in virgin oak for Bourbon-inspired sweetness.
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11 June 2016
Glen Grant’s Dennis Malcolm awarded OBE
Long-serving master distiller earns accolade for services to business and the community in Speyside.
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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.
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15 November 2017
Aldi launches Glen Marnoch 29 Year Old
The low-priced aged single malt forms part of Aldi’s Christmas spirits range.
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07 November 2016
Glen Grant backs Andy Murray sainthood bid
Speyside single malt wants Pope Francis to recognise new world number one tennis player.
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19 September 2016
Glen Grant 60-year-old to be auctioned
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebratory bottling is expected to sell for between £8,000 and £9,000.
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08 September 2017
Singleton of Glen Ord 41 Year Old unveiled
The single malt expression becomes the Highland distillery’s oldest release to date.
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12 August 2019
Glen Moray releases 21 Year Old Port Finish
After a weekend as a Royal Mile Whiskies exclusive, the 21 Year Old is now getting a wider release.
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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.
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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.
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Latest news
07 June 2019
Loch Lomond Group under new ownership
An Asia-based investment firm has bought out the group that also owns Glen Scotia distillery.
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20 May 2019
Campbeltown bids for ‘whiskiest place’ title
Glen Scotia distillery has launched a campaign to celebrate the region’s whisky heritage.
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08 November 2016
Scotch-Indian whisky hybrid launches
Made with whisky from Scotland’s Glen Elgin and Macallan distilleries, plus India’s Amrut.
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27 June 2019
Secret Speyside Collection of malts launched
The range includes 15 malts from Caperdonich, Longmorn, Glen Keith and Braes of Glenlivet.
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17 January 2019
Scotch ‘marketing genius’ Hugh Mitcalfe dies
He helped bring huge success to Glen Grant and Macallan in a career spanning five decades.
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Latest news
12 October 2017
Bourbon takes 2018 Whisky Bible crown
Colonel EH Taylor Four Grain is World Whisky of the Year, ahead of Redbreast and Glen Grant.
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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.
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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.
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04 April 2018
GlenAllachie’s new dawn
The Speyside distillery steps into the spotlight with the first whiskies released by its new owners.
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20 July 2017
Why did Billy Walker buy Glenallachie?
The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
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19 February 2018
Islay’s single malt expansion
The latest moves on ‘Whisky Island’, including new, revived and expanding distilleries.
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11 June 2018
How whisky tourism is transforming Scotch
Soaring growth in whisky tourism is paving the way for a new generation of Scotch distillery.
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19 June 2019
Scotch whisky’s new rules explained
The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
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24 February 2017
Obituary: Silvano Samaroli (1939-2017)
The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
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04 May 2016
Analysing Brown-Forman’s BenRiach buy
Did the Jack Daniel’s owner overpay in spending £285m on BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh?
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29 December 2017
The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2017
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
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08 April 2019
New Glenturret owner taps Macallan expertise
Under new owner Lalique, the team at the Perthshire distillery has a familiar look.
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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?
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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.
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31 July 2017
Six reasons why global Scotch is recovering
As Diageo’s whisky sales rebound, we identify six factors shaping the resurgence.
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24 May 2018
Million-dollar Macallans: the inside story
Investigating the history of the 1926 single malts that sold for US$1m-plus at auction.
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07 November 2016
Black Bowmore: from cask to cult whisky
Dave Broom looks back at the now complete single malt collection’s ascent to cult whisky status.
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07 December 2016
Scotch finds a new path in Korea
As more consumers turn their backs on whisky, distillers are trying a number of fresh ideas.
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In depth
17 June 2019
Fake whisky: how worried should we be?
As auction prices soar, does whisky’s secondary market have a serious counterfeit problem?
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In depth
26 May 2016
Does EU membership benefit Scotch whisky?
Assessing the pros and cons of being part of the European Union for the Scotch whisky industry.
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In depth
08 October 2019
How will US tariffs affect Scotch whisky?
Distillers face the threat of a 25% tariff on single malt exports as a trade war escalates.
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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.
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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.
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03 August 2016
Obituary: Evan Cattanach (1935-2016)
From managing Cardhu to his pioneering ambassadorial work, a great Scotch whisky character recalled.
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30 December 2016
The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2016
Recalling a year of shocks, surprises, new whiskies, fake bottles and controversy.
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04 May 2017
Highland Park discovers its Viking soul
What does the striking new look and range rethink say about the modern face of single malt?
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31 May 2017
Is whisky really a recycling villain?
The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
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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.
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31 December 2018
The 10 most read whisky stories of 2018
The biggest news items of the year, as featured on the pages of Scotchwhisky.com.
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14 January 2019
What would a no-deal Brexit mean for Scotch?
Assessing the impact of a hard exit from the EU on the eve of a crucial Commons vote.
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18 July 2019
When Bourbon warehouses collapse
Incidents like the recent Jim Beam warehouse fire can have a huge environmental impact.
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26 September 2019
Emeishan and the dawn of Chinese whisky
The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
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27 October 2015
The Bourbonisation of Scotch whisky
Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
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17 November 2015
The dangerous game of whisky label auctions
The murky waters of auctioning whisky labels is not only unclear, it’s unregulated too.
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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.
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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.
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08 February 2016
Loch Lomond whiskies to make US debut
Twelve Scotch whiskies from Loch Lomond Distillers are to go on sale in the US for the first time.
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17 October 2017
Dalmore sells £1m Paterson Collection
The £1 million Dalmore whisky collection has found a buyer, four years after being launched.
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16 February 2017
Rachel Barrie to leave Bowmore for BenRiach
Bowmore’s master blender will join BenRiach Distillery Company in March.
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01 February 2018
The Singleton presents Glendullan 40
The whisky from The Singleton’s Forgotten Drop series is the oldest ever released by the distillery.
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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.
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08 February 2018
Eden Mill plans £4 million expansion
The experimental Fife brewery and distillery intends to produce more whisky, gin and beer.
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06 February 2017
Isle of Skye to host first spirits festival
The inaugural event will take place this summer, offering Scottish whisky, gin, music and food.
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04 October 2017
New Glengoyne series honours the Sherry cask
The highland distillery’s new Spirit of Oak collection is a celebration of the Sherry cask.
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29 June 2018
Last Drop releases Glenrothes 1968 ‘twins’
The two single malts are the first Speyside releases from the rare spirits specialist.
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26 September 2018
Futuristic experience pops up at Whisky Show
Explore the future of whisky with Scotchwhisky.com at the London Whisky Show.
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08 July 2019
Johnnie Walker Blue remembers Glenury Royal
The latest Ghost and Rare blend celebrates the Highland distillery, which closed in 1985.
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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.
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19 March 2018
Last Glenugie buildings set for demolition
The warehouse demolition is the final chapter in the story of the Peterhead distillery.
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19 August 2016
Distillery namesakes offered festival entry
Speyside’s new Distilled festival is offering free tickets to anyone named after a distillery.
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27 June 2019
Johnnie Walker Black Label Origin unveiled
The new range includes four Islay, Highland, Lowland and Speyside blended malts and blends.
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29 September 2017
Glenfiddich unveils luxury NAS Baccarat malt
The £2k Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest Solera is presented in a crystal Baccarat decanter.
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29 April 2019
Highland Whisky Festival prepares to launch
Visitors can expect behind-the-scenes tours and one-off events at the whisky distilleries.
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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.
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03 December 2015
First Kingsbarns whisky for founding members
Members of the Lowlands distillery’s new Founders’ Club will be first to taste its whisky in 2018.
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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.
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08 February 2017
Douglas Laing unveils Consortium of Cards
Four limited edition Old Particular single cask whiskies will be released throughout 2017.
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19 July 2019
Holyrood Distillery reveals opening date
The first malt distillery to operate in Edinburgh in nearly a century will open this summer.
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23 November 2015
Industry responds on transparency debate
Further debate on transparency is needed, say SWA members, following our open letter on the issue.
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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.
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06 December 2016
Gordon & MacPhail launches £10k collection
The limited edition Speyside Collection features six rare vintage single malt Scotch whiskies.
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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.
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27 June 2017
Clydeside appoints distillery manager
Former Auchentoshan distillery manager Alistair McDonald will take up the post from September.
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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.
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10 August 2017
Royal Mile Whiskies launches online auction
The whisky retailer will launch a new auction site in September, with rules to combat ‘flipping’.
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20 April 2016
Evans joins WhiskyInvestDirect board
Campbell Evans named as new non-executive director of the online Scotch whisky marketplace.
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18 August 2016
Single malt whisky set for Edinburgh return
Holyrood Park Distillery aims to start whisky distillation and to open to visitors in 2018.
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06 December 2018
Glenfarclas reveals £100k Family Cask Trunk
The Glenfarclas Family Cask Trunk features vintages spanning five decades.
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12 December 2018
The Glenlivet launches 35-year-old for $10k
The Glenlivet is celebrating Dubai Duty Free’s anniversary with a ‘precious’ new edition.
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08 March 2019
Glenlivet 50 Year Old released at $25,000
Only 150 bottles of The Glenlivet Winchester Collection’s third expression have been made.
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04 February 2019
Glengoyne Legacy Series ‘reflects heritage’
The Highland distillery’s new range celebrates its influential people and history.
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21 February 2019
GlenDronach debuts Master Vintage 1993
The Highland distillery’s new single malt has been aged for 25 years in Sherry casks.
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21 February 2019
Glengoyne 30 Year Old enjoys limited revival
Fewer than 6,000 bottles of the 30-year-old’s second edition have been released.
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04 April 2019
Glenrothes single cask is Heathrow exclusive
The distillery’s new, limited edition whisky can only be found at Heathrow airport.
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07 May 2019
GlenAllachie unveils new visitor centre
For the first time, visitors can explore the distillery and buy exclusive whiskies.
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08 May 2019
GlenDronach Boynsmill launches in duty free
The 16-year-old whisky is the second travel retail expression from the distillery.
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13 June 2019
GlenDronach releases Port Wood whisky
The Port-matured whisky is a new limited release from the Highland distillery.
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15 September 2016
Richard Paterson chooses whisky understudy
Gregg Glass will join Whyte & Mackay as blender and whisky maker, reporting to Richard Paterson.
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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.
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09 October 2018
Bourbon tops Whisky Bible rankings again
Jim Murray has named an American whiskey as ‘whisky of the year’ for three years running.
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21 July 2017
Tomatin unveils first Scotch barrel-aged tea
Highland distillery Tomatin unveils a £2,000 1972 single malt, alongside innovative whisky tea.
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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.
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15 November 2018
Douglas Laing relaunches Premier Barrel
The independent bottler has revamped its range of single cask whiskies with four new decanters.
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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.
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25 October 2016
Million-pound whisky leak prompts probe
Loch Lomond Group’s blended whisky loss sparks official environmental investigation.
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08 March 2017
Site secured for £5m Leith distillery
Plans for the Scotch whisky distillery include an adjacent floating bar and restaurant.
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24 December 2018
First Highland Whisky Festival announced
The festival will incorporate eight distilleries along a scenic driving route through the Highlands.
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27 February 2018
Glenmorangie to open secret London speakeasy
The distillery is launching a pop-up bar to celebrate its new limited edition Glenmorangie Spìos.
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06 September 2016
Malt Whisky Trail to boost Speyside tourism
The Speyside attraction intends to 'awaken the sleeping giant' of whisky tourism.
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10 May 2017
Compass Box creates ‘world’s simplest’ blend
The Double Single, the latest Compass Box release, consists of just one malt and one grain whisky.
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14 June 2019
New Scotch rules aim to add ‘flexibility’
The change allows distillers to use a variety of casks, including ex-Tequila and Calvados.
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24 July 2019
Whisky industry unites for charity auction
The second annual auction arranged by industry ambassadors will benefit Scottish charity the Ben.
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06 August 2019
John Walker ‘Last Cask’ finishes range
The ‘Last Cask’ concludes the John Walker range of ‘triple matured’ blended Scotch whiskies.
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19 September 2019
Singleton releases 53 year old Dufftown malt
The first entry in the Paragon of Time Collection is the distillery’s oldest release yet.
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27 June 2016
GlenWyvis crowdfunding effort exceeds £2m
GlenWyvis distillery has smashed its initial crowdfunding target by more than £500,000.
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27 June 2016
Glenrothes to study how music affects whisky
Glenrothes will conduct a study to see whether music affects how people taste whisky.
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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.
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30 September 2016
Glenlivet unveils second 50-year-old whisky
Only 100 bottles of The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1966 will be released globally.
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13 December 2016
Glengoyne reveals Teapot Dram V
Inspired by a 150-year-long Glengoyne distillery tradition, only 3,138 bottles are being released.
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10 April 2017
Glengoyne creates ‘ultimate’ Easter egg
A bottle of 21-year-old Glengoyne Scotch whisky sits inside the huge, handmade chocolate egg.
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21 April 2017
Glencairn celebrates Queen’s Award
The maker of the Glencairn whisky glass was recognised in the international trade category.
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03 September 2019
Whisky researchers make yeast discovery
A major research project is underway into yeast’s impact on the creation of whisky flavour.
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13 April 2018
Diageo’s 2018 Special Releases revealed
For the first time, Port Ellen and Brora are absent from Diageo’s annual Special Releases.
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21 December 2018
Glenturret distillery sold to Lalique owner
The home of The Famous Grouse has been sold to the crystal manufacturer’s owner.
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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’.
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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.
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27 January 2016
Malt whisky projects in £1m funding boost
Two distilleries in western Highlands and Perth & Kinross to benefit from government grants.
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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.
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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.
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05 June 2018
Compass Box Delilah’s XXV honours bar
The new blended whisky marks the 25th anniversary of the Chicago punk rock whisky bar.
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22 June 2016
GlenWyvis nears crowdfunding deadline
First community-owned Scotch whisky distillery enters final crowdfunding push.
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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.
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30 January 2017
GlenWyvis malt launch marks distillery build
Limited edition single malt Highland Inspiration marks start of distillery building.
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24 March 2017
Glenmorangie Pride 1974 to launch globally
Only 503 decanters of the distillery’s ‘oldest and rarest’ whisky will be available, for £7,200.
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28 March 2017
Glenrothes taps fine wine for new range
Owner Berry Bros & Rudd has finished the 1992 vintage in various wine, Port and rum casks.
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13 April 2017
The Glenlivet unveils travel retail trio
The range includes no-age-statement, 18-year-old and 19-year-old single cask whiskies.
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17 May 2017
Glenlivet Memory Day reveals distillery past
Members of the public are invited to help identify photographs dating back to the 1920s.
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15 June 2017
Glenturret names whisky after mouser Towser
The distillery cat is the latest ‘famous’ face honoured with a ‘Bottle Your Own’ cask.
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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%.
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30 April 2018
SMWS unveils festival-exclusive whiskies
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society reveals new Speyside and Islay whiskies to be released next month.
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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.
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17 December 2018
Compass Box debuts two ‘stranger’ creations
The new releases include ‘spirit drink’ Stranger & Stranger and blended malt whisky Juveniles.
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24 June 2016
Scotch distillery moves into cider brandy
Strathearn distillery has become the first in Scotland to produce cider brandy.
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13 May 2019
Dalmore L’Anima raises £109k for charity
Proceeds from the auction of the special bottle will help fight food waste and poverty.
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14 November 2018
Further charity auction lots revealed
Even more rare and ‘exceptional’ bottles have been added to Whisky.Auction’s charity auction.
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06 July 2017
Holyrood Distillery names master distiller
Jack Mayo is one of a number of new appointments at the Edinburgh start-up.
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16 October 2018
New whisky opera to tour distilleries
The musical work, centred on a family-owned Scotch whisky distillery, will tour next month.
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28 May 2019
North Korea set to launch Samilpo whisky
The ‘first whisky’ to be made in North Korea is set for release later this year.
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28 April 2017
Shackleton blended malt inspired by explorer
The new blended malt is inspired by a legendary explorer but designed for ‘modern spirits drinkers’.
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17 December 2018
Tomatin 50 is distillery’s oldest whisky
Tomatin 50 Year Old is the Highland distillery’s oldest bottling to date.
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04 January 2019
New Barra distillery seeks crowdfunding
The new, community-owned, island Scotch whisky distillery needs to raise £2.5 million.
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12 March 2019
Tomatin 1975 joins Warehouse 6 series
Only 300 bottles of the third expression in the Warehouse 6 Collection have been made.
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18 April 2019
Hebridean Whisky Festival launches
The event will showcase four of the region’s distilleries and its ‘spectacular’ whisky trail.
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29 April 2019
Gordon & MacPhail releases ‘rare’ Coleburn
The 38-year-old single malt is one of the highlights of the bottler’s Spring Collection.
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21 June 2017
Bowmore reveals Rachel Barrie’s replacement
Bowmore owner Beam Suntory has named its new master blender following Barrie’s exit in February.
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07 July 2017
Whisky tourism at all-time high for Diageo
The world’s largest Scotch whisky producer has witnessed record numbers of visitors.
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16 April 2018
Build begins on new Holyrood distillery
Work to build Edinburgh’s first malt distillery for nearly 100 years will begin next month.
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04 September 2018
‘Bold’ Allt-A-Bhainne to ‘shake up’ Scotch
The distillery’s first official whisky is designed to appeal to ‘adventurous’ drinkers.
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17 October 2018
Johnnie Walker releases 50 Year Old whisky
The US$25,000 John Walker Masters’ Edition is the oldest expression released by the brand.
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23 July 2019
Diageo teases its 2019 Special Releases
Just eight whiskies will form the distiller’s annual Special Releases collection.
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01 September 2016
Glenfiddich unveils Experimental Series
The Speyside distillery has revealed the first two whiskies in its new experimental series.
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04 January 2018
Glenmorangie Cadboll debuts in travel retail
The latest whisky to join Glenmorangie’s Legends Collection is inspired by ancient wines.
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04 April 2018
Glenmorangie launches Grand Vintage 1989
The release is the first from Glenmorangie to be matured in Côte-Rôtie red wine casks.
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20 August 2018
Glenlivet 70-year-old sold for £43,800
The bottle of Private Collection Glenlivet 1943 surpassed its initial £30,000-£40,000 estimate.
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23 February 2016
Challenges ‘brilliant’ for Scotch – Diageo
Economic and competitive challenges help foster creativity in Scotch whisky, says David Gates.
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26 September 2019
Holyrood distillery offers membership scheme
The Edinburgh single malt’s two-tier scheme allows members to monitor its maturing spirit.
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21 April 2016
Bruichladdich honours transparency pledge
Islay distillery publishes the detailed recipe for ‘The Classic Laddie’ expression on its website.
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08 August 2017
Teaninich opens doors to mark 200th birthday
Tours and tastings will celebrate the Highland distillery’s landmark this Saturday.
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15 August 2017
Blended malt in Diageo 2017 Special Releases
Collectivum XXVIII features spirit from all 28 of the company’s active malt distilleries.
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26 March 2018
Macallan axes 1824 range in global revamp
The colour-focused line-up is cut as part of a rethink of the single malt’s portfolio.
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27 February 2018
GlenDronach launches 15 single cask malts
The range features 14 Sherry cask-matured whiskies, plus one matured exclusively in a Port Pipe.
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23 March 2018
‘Mystery’ Glenlivet Code launches worldwide
The distillery has released a new single malt with no cask information or tasting notes.
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29 March 2018
Glenfiddich in summer Highball campaign
A custom Highball machine will tour London as part of the brand’s new mixer movement.
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10 May 2018
Glenfiddich Aroma Lab unveiled at Harrods
The luxury experience pinpoints a shopper’s ‘ideal whisky style’ with six specially-created aromas.
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13 August 2018
Rare 70-year-old Glenlivet headlines auction
The 1943 bottling by Gordon & MacPhail is set to sell for over £30,000.
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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.
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12 October 2018
Glenmorangie restores Dornoch oyster reefs
The distillery is funding an effort to revive Dornoch’s extinct Native European oyster population.
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13 December 2018
GlenDronach debuts new Grandeur Batch 10
The 27-year-old limited edition malt has been matured in ex-PX and oloroso Sherry casks.
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21 May 2019
Glenmorangie aids oysters’ return to Europe
The distillery will help European repopulation efforts after funding Dornoch’s DEEP project.
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19 June 2019
Glenmorangie debuts ‘rare’ Cask 1784 malt
The ‘highly limited’ distillery-exclusive bottling has been finished in a Pedro Ximénez Sherry butt.
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03 July 2019
‘Rare’ Glenfiddich celebrates visitor centre
The Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 commemorates the tourist attraction’s 50th anniversary.
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30 July 2019
Glenlivet 14 Year Old debuts as US exclusive
The whisky, targeted at a ‘new generation of drinker’, has been finished in ex-Cognac casks.
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08 August 2019
Glenfiddich releases Taiwan wine cask malts
The Speyside distillery has revealed a duo of ‘incredibly sweet’ wine-finished Taiwan exclusives.
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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.
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12 September 2019
Glenrothes to release first 40 Year Old malt
The Speyside distillery’s new ‘unrepeatable’ limited edition has been made using now-retired stills.
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03 October 2019
GlenAllachie reveals six cask strength malts
The launch coincides with the two-year anniversary of the distillery’s takeover by Billy Walker.
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16 January 2017
Donald Trump whisky sells for £6,000
The 26-year-old GlenDronach signed by the President-elect doubled its pre-sale estimate.
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27 August 2015
Edinburgh distillery gets go-ahead
Edinburgh council has approved plans to transform a Georgian building into a single malt distillery.
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18 November 2015
Beam backtracks over ‘sexist’ fan club
Beam Suntory has been heavily criticised for creating a ‘sexist’ and ‘isolating’ whisky fan club.
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16 November 2017
Aberargie distillery opens in Perthshire
The opening of Aberargie near Perth marks the Morrison family’s return to distilling.
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05 December 2017
‘Ghost village’ distillery plans revealed
Designs for a whisky and gin distillery in the abandoned Polphail village have been unveiled.
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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?
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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.
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04 April 2017
Macallan auction sets new world record
The single malt collection almost doubled its pre-sale estimate, selling for nearly HK$8m.
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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.
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06 August 2019
Artificial tongue could detect fake whisky
A device designed using nanotechnology can ‘taste’ the difference between whiskies.
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06 September 2016
Last Drop Distillers sold to Sazerac
Luxury independent bottler the Last Drop Distillers has been acquired by US drinks group Sazerac.
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25 April 2017
Diageo unveils 2017 Special Releases early
The highly anticipated but ‘worst kept secret in malts’ is revealed months ahead of release.
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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.
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01 May 2018
‘Oldest’ Glenfarclas returns to distillery
The 1920 malt is believed to be the oldest unopened bottle of Glenfarclas in existence.
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19 September 2016
Young whisky releases to increase
A new report suggests more whiskies aged under 10 years are to come, complete with age statements.
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26 May 2016
Glenlivet single cask trio mark Pullman link
First single cask releases into the US celebrate distillery’s connection with luxury rail operator.
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07 October 2016
Glenfiddich 1937 breaks auction records
Single malt fetches £68,500, breaking two records and almost doubling its pre-sale high estimate.
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27 October 2016
‘Bold’ ad for Glenfiddich Experimental range
Television spot for single malt’s new range aims to break conventions in whisky advertising.
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16 December 2016
Glenmorangie 1990 heads new vintage range
First expression in new Bond House No 1 collection marks challenging barley harvest.
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09 January 2017
Glenturret photo recalls family history
A battered snapshot brought from Canada sheds light on a century-old family story.
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31 January 2017
Glenmorangie Bacalta is 8th Private Edition
From the Scots Gaelic for ‘baked’, the single malt was extra-matured in Madeira wine casks.
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10 February 2017
Glenrothes 1988 vintage gets second release
Launch of single malt’s second edition comes eight years after its initial release in 2009.
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07 March 2017
Glenturret single malt marks cooper’s career
Jamieson’s Jigger Edition celebrates the 44-year career of cooper Michael Jamieson.
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21 March 2017
Glenrothes 1995 American Oak relaunched
The vintage relaunch comes six years after the 1995 bottling was initially released.
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02 May 2017
Glenrothes sold back to Edrington
Speyside malt is sold by Berry Bros & Rudd seven years after moving in opposite direction.
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12 July 2017
Glenallachie sold to Billy Walker
The Speyside distillery has been bought by a consortium headed by the former BenRiach MD.
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07 August 2017
Glenmorangie Astar returns
The distillery’s ‘designer cask’ expression is back on the market with a limited release.
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12 September 2017
Glenmorangie unveils bicycle made from casks
The Beyond the Cask partnership with cycle maker Renovo claims to be a world’s first.
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02 October 2017
Glenlivet 1943 released by Gordon & MacPhail
The £30,000 bottling is claimed to be one of the rarest single malts in the world.
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12 October 2017
GlenWyvis appoints Mortlach distiller
Duncan Tait will be the Dingwall distillery’s first manager after joining from Mortlach.
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19 October 2017
Glengoyne 30 Year Old earns limited release
Only 6,000 bottles of the new single malt expression will be available each year.
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18 May 2018
New Glengoyne Cask Strength is Sherry first
The Highland distillery’s sixth Cask Strength release is 100% matured in ex-Sherry casks.
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06 June 2018
Glenmorangie malt marks 175th anniversary
The 16-year-old single cask whisky is available from the distillery for £650 a bottle.
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28 June 2018
GlenDronach releases new Cask Strength batch
The seventh annual release has been matured in Pedro Ximénez and oloroso Sherry casks.
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02 July 2018
GlenAllachie core range revealed
The line-up of four malts follows Billy Walker’s acquisition of the Speyside distillery.
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04 September 2018
Glenmorangie unveils Madeira-finished 1993
The 25-year-old travel retail exclusive was ‘finished’ for 15 years in an ex-Madeira cask.
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12 September 2018
Glenmorangie casks used to make surfboards
The hand-built surfboards are the latest Beyond the Cask initiative from the single malt.
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09 October 2018
Glenglassaugh Octaves Batch 2 released
The peated and unpeated single malts have matured in a range of smaller octave casks.
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11 October 2018
Caol Ila, Glenkinchie unveil visitor plans
The changes are part of Diageo’s £150m plans to overhaul distillery tourism facilities.
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02 May 2019
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban ups age statement
Glenmorangie has increased the age of its Quinta Ruban whisky to ‘emphasise its flavour’.
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26 June 2019
Glenlivet Enigma poses puzzle for drinkers
The fourth edition in The Glenlivet’s mystery series is a US exclusive.
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31 May 2016
Glengoyne opens Edinburgh whisky bar
The owner of Glengoyne single malt is opening the venue with two of Edinburgh’s restaurateurs.
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03 June 2016
Glenlivet Cipher challenges whisky drinkers
The new interactive release from The Glenlivet contains no cask information, age or tasting notes.
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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.
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21 September 2017
Glenfiddich Winter Storm has icewine touch
The latest addition in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series has been finished in icewine casks.
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05 May 2018
The Glenlivet launches ‘first’ Cognac finish
The Glenlivet Captain’s Reserve is said to be the first major single malt finished in Cognac casks.
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23 July 2018
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane unites peat and rum
The peated single malt is the latest expression to join Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series.
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22 November 2018
Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 6 launches
The Sherried ‘firm favourite’ from Glengoyne distillery returns for a sixth outing.
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21 June 2017
Finnieston unveils Scotch cocktails in cans
The range of ready-to-drink cocktails is inspired by 19th-century merchant Ebenezer Connal.
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13 September 2016
James Eadie whisky brand resurrected
The 160-year-old Scotch brand is being relaunched by the founder’s great-great-grandson.
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19 May 2017
Wild oysters return to Dornoch Firth
Glenmorangie hopes to reverse the extinction of oysters at the site more than a century ago.
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05 September 2019
‘Ultimate’ whisky auction set to fetch £4m
Almost 500 rare whiskies and nine casks will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s later this month.
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18 April 2017
Chivas funds climate change research
One PhD student will receive £4,000 to study the effects of climate change on water supply.
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18 July 2016
Hotel bar launches whisky experience
Guests can enjoy a tutored nosing and tasting session of different whiskies from around the world.
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19 September 2016
Rare teas to pair with whisky launch in UK
The collection has been designed to be mixed with spirits such as Scotch whisky or sipped neat.
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26 September 2016
Epicurean bar prepares to open in Edinburgh
The cocktail and spirits menu will highlight how European flavours have influenced Scottish produce.
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17 October 2016
Blended Whisky Company bottles 50-year-old
Only 768 bottles of limited edition Half-Century Blend will be available to purchase.
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03 November 2016
Chivas to invest £40m in new bottling site
The Chivas Regal owner will close its Paisley site and move bottling operations to Dumbarton.
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14 February 2017
Pernod to publish nutritional info on Scotch
Consumers will soon be able to access detailed content via QR codes on every bottle.
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24 February 2017
Diageo master blender marks 40th anniversary
Maureen Robinson curates the annual Special Releases for the world’s largest Scotch whisky group.
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07 March 2017
Ardbeg: three cheers for Mickey Heads
Fans are asked to raise a glass and toast the distillery manager’s 10-year anniversary.
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17 May 2017
SWA meets farmers over animal feed shortage
Farmers raised concerns over the use of distillery by-products in renewable energy plants.
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13 June 2016
Glenfiddich reveals new brand ambassador
Speyside-born Struan Grant Ralph has adopted the role previously occupied by Ian Millar.
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22 August 2017
GlenDronach creates malt for Kingsman sequel
The Highland distillery has created a whisky to mark the release of Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
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03 October 2017
Billy Walker spells out Glenallachie plans
The Speyside distillery’s new owner plans to release ‘affordable, premium quality’ malts.
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07 November 2017
Glenglassaugh unveils Wood Finish range
The series of cask-finished whiskies marks a ‘new chapter’ for the Highland single malt.
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29 November 2017
GlenWyvis’ green whisky distillery opens
Scotland’s first crowdfunded distillery, 100% green energy-powered, is ready to open.
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30 November 2017
Glenglassaugh releases 50-year-old whisky
The Speyside distillery’s new rare cask range includes a 50-year-old malt priced at £4,500.
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30 January 2018
Glenmorangie Spìos is 9th Private Edition
The ninth release in the limited edition series has been aged fully in ex-rye whiskey casks.
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30 January 2018
Glenmorangie expands as whisky demand rises
The Scotch whisky distillery is to build an additional stillhouse to meet increasing demand.
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08 February 2018
GlenDronach launches Grandeur Batch 9
The Highland distillery is releasing a limited edition 24-year-old single malt this month.
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29 March 2018
Walker releases first GlenAllachie whiskies
The Speyside distillery is releasing six single casks ahead of its core range launch.
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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.
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05 September 2018
Glendronach Revival 15 Year Old returns
The much-anticipated Sherry-matured single malt returns after a three-year hiatus.
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07 September 2018
Glenrothes ditches vintages for new range
The distillery’s new core range will feature age statements, rather than vintages.
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22 November 2018
GlenAllachie launches single cask series
The Speyside distillery is releasing varying ranges of single cask whiskies across the globe.
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29 January 2019
Glenmorangie Allta created with local yeast
The distillery’s 10th Private Edition whisky has been made using a strain of local yeast.
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02 April 2019
Glenmorangie introduces 1991 Grand Vintage
The Highland distillery has married two ‘incongruous’ malts for its latest vintage release.
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21 May 2019
The Glenlivet is given ‘bold’ redesign
The Speyside single malt has updated its range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
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18 June 2019
Glenfiddich revamp to ‘entice’ new drinkers
The Scotch brand has redesigned and renamed its core range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
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05 July 2019
GlenAllachie unveils first wood finish range
The Speyside distillery has finished its whisky in a variety of casks, including rye and Port.
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02 August 2019
GlenDronach reveals 17th single cask batch
The Highland distillery has launched 14 single Sherry and Port cask-matured whiskies.
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20 August 2019
Glenkinchie Tattoo honours Edinburgh parade
The Edinburgh distillery and military spectacle have collaborated on an exclusive whisky.
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29 August 2019
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old joins core range
The Speyside distillery has launched a Sherry cask-finished whisky as a permanent release.
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30 September 2019
Glenmorangie trio heads to travel retail
The Highland distillery is launching three new whiskies, including a lightly peated malt.
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10 September 2018
Glenfiddich owner launches Aerstone malt
The single malt range has been created to ‘demystify’ Scotch with Sea Cask and Land Cask.
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16 October 2018
Last Drop Distillers’ Tom Jago dies aged 93
The industry legend and man behind the Diageo Classic Malts has passed away.
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19 April 2019
Bushmills to build second £30m distillery
The Irish whiskey producer has been given the go-ahead to build a second distillery.
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13 March 2018
Scotch whisky to display calories on labels
Bottles will feature calorie information by 2022, thanks to a new industry commitment.
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11 July 2019
Johnnie Walker launches Highball campaign
The blended Scotch will target ‘trendsetting’ cities to make the serve the ‘next big thing’.
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15 August 2019
Cù Bòcan relaunches with trio of new malts
The peated whisky brand from Tomatin is now exploring ‘innovative’ combinations of casks.
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19 January 2016
Latest Glenmorangie Private Edition unveiled
Milsean – Gaelic for ‘sweet things’ – is extra-matured in heavily toasted Portuguese red wine casks.
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10 March 2016
Glenfarclas releases 50-year-old bottling
Limited edition launch marks halfway point in Speyside distillery’s Family Collector Series.
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19 April 2016
Community central to Glenwyvis plans
Planned Dingwall distillery sets out to raise more than £1.5m through community-focused share offer.
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04 December 2018
Caol Ila 50 Year Old is ‘oldest’ bottled
The Islay malt joins a 64-year-old Glenlivet as part of G&M’s Private Collection range.
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10 January 2019
Douglas Laing malts honour Chinese New Year
New Craigellachie, Bunnahabhain and Glengoyne single casks celebrate the upcoming Year of the Pig.
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22 October 2015
Glenrothes renews NAS range with peated cask
Glenrothes has refreshed its core NAS range with new names, liquid and a peated cask-matured whisky.
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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.
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08 November 2018
G&M unveils new-look Private Collection
The bottler has revealed two 33- and 44-year-old malts in the range’s redesigned packaging.
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03 May 2019
Spirit of Speyside award winners revealed
The festival recognised four industry veterans for their services to Scotch whisky.
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22 February 2018
Dutch-Scotch blended malt launches
The Winter Queen is a fusion of single malt from Scottish and Dutch distilleries.
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22 March 2018
Rare whiskies to feature in charity auction
More than 70 rare whiskies are for sale at the Worshipful Company of Distillers auction.
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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.
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20 June 2018
Loch Lomond marks Open deal with new malts
Three whiskies have been launched in partnership with golfers Colin Montgomerie and Paul Lawrie.
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27 September 2018
Charity whisky auction tackles ocean plastic
Whisky.Auction will donate £200k from the sale of ‘exceptional’ whiskies to charity Plastic Oceans.
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28 September 2018
Tomatin 30 Year Old replaces 1988 vintage
The Highland distillery launched an initial batch of 3,000 bottles of its new single malt.
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09 November 2018
First Tamdhu exclusives land in duty free
Tamdhu Ámbar and Gran Reserva are the distillery’s first foray into global travel retail.
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12 February 2019
Johnnie Walker Experience plans revealed
The Edinburgh experience is designed to be ‘one of the greatest whisky attractions in the world’.
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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.
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08 April 2019
Macallan master distiller to join Bladnoch
Dr Nick Savage will join the recently-revived Lowland distillery as its new master distiller.
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12 April 2019
Aultmore wine cask malts set for Heathrow
The distillery will launch a trio of 22-year-olds at the London airport’s Whisky Festival.
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09 August 2019
Rare Karuizawa is auction’s ‘mystery malt’
Elixir Distillers has bottled the ‘deeply complex’ Karuizawa Ambassadors’ Collection for charity.
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20 August 2019
Whisky series highlights cask evolution
Whisky Illuminati’s Solaria series will explore how five single malts develop over four years.
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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.
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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.
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09 September 2019
Dewar’s debuts ‘innovative’ Caribbean Smooth
The rum cask-finished Scotch whisky is the first in a new series of ‘innovative’ blends.
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11 September 2019
Lagavulin cask transformed into bass drum
The Islay distillery collaborated with drum specialist Majetone and the Rhythm and Booze Project.
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12 September 2019
Chivas Brothers opens Glasgow HQ
The whisky firm’s Blythswood Square base is said to be ‘a vote of confidence’ in Scotch’s future.
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04 December 2015
Glenfiddich gets green light to expand
Approval has been granted for a multi-million pound expansion of the Speyside distillery.
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01 March 2016
Glenmorangie moves into sunglasses
The Scotch brand has created a bespoke line of sunglasses fashioned out of used whisky casks.
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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.
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26 July 2017
New society honours Iain Banks and Scotch
The organisation will celebrate the late Scottish author and his love of single malt.
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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.
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26 March 2018
Berry Bros launches four blended malts
The Speyside, Islay, Sherry cask and peated cask Scotch whiskies join The Classic Range.
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03 December 2018
Chivas 50 raises £21,780 for charity
The whisky was made to mark the anniversary of Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup win.
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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.
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04 October 2018
‘Unique’ Macallan could be first £1m whisky
The bottle of 60-year-old whisky, painted by artist Michael Dillon, will be auctioned next month.
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16 April 2019
BrewDog unveils boilermaker whisky series
The three bespoke whiskies have been designed to pair with BrewDog’s beers.
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13 July 2016
Hybrid whisky Huxley launched in Europe
Blend of Scotch, Canadian and American whiskies will be sold initially in Germany and Austria.
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27 September 2016
Craft beers launched to match Highland Park
Two Sixpoint Brewery beers, Rune and Sköll, designed to pair with 12-year-old and Dark Origins.
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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.
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19 February 2019
Paterson and Bottura present Dalmore L’Anima
Richard Paterson has created a unique whisky for chef Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul project.
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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.
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13 August 2015
Dan Jago joins Berry Bros & Rudd as CEO
Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Dan Jago, former group wine director at Tesco, as its new CEO.
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16 November 2015
‘Oldest’ whisky cask offered at auction
Glenfiddich and Macallan feature in auction house Dragon 8’s first Hong Kong sale this weekend.
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21 July 2016
BenRiach invests heavily in whisky stocks
Owner of BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh made reduced £7.3m profit in 2015, accounts show.
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22 December 2016
William Grant appoints 100th ambassador
Richard Blanchard will represent single malt Glenfiddich in Australia and New Zealand.
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15 March 2017
‘World’s oldest Scotch’ in new whisky watch
A bottle of Old Vatted Glenlivet 1862 was opened in a project linking rare spirits and watches.
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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.
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18 April 2017
William Grant acquires Tuthilltown Spirits
The deal marks the Glenfiddich owner’s first move into American craft distilling.
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09 February 2018
Over £25m of rare whisky sold at auction
The amount of rare Scotch whisky sold at UK auctions has hit a record high.
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22 October 2018
‘Unusual’ Balvenie DCS Chapter Four revealed
The penultimate DCS Compendium chapter features whiskies with ‘unexpected’ characteristics.
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20 December 2016
The whisky glass emoji is finally here
Whisky fans are rejoicing at finally being able to communicate their drink choice through an icon.
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11 February 2016
Bailie Nicol Jarvie blend ‘could be revived’
The cult blended Scotch’s return would require a rebuilding of mature malt whisky stocks.
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01 September 2016
Scotch sales flat in mixed year for Chivas
Scotch whisky industry’s second biggest player reports Chivas Regal sales down, Ballantine’s up.
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02 September 2015
G&M unveils 'most exclusive' whisky
A 75-year-old bottling from Mortlach distillery is hailed as the world's 'most exclusive'.
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14 October 2015
‘Scottish-style’ Washington malt unveiled
Trio of well-known Scotch distillers join forces to help create new George Washington whisky.
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26 October 2015
Lidl to launch new cut-price whisky line-up
The discount retailer’s Christmas whiskies, all priced below £50, range in age from 22 to 34 years.
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19 November 2015
Scotch misses Whisky Bible top five again
Crown Royal takes top spot and Kentucky, Ireland and Japan share the spoils in the 2016 edition.
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08 March 2016
Campbell named new Grouse master blender
Cutty Sark blender Kirsteen Campbell replaces Gordon Motion as master blender of The Famous Grouse.
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16 July 2019
Jim Beam faces fine over warehouse blaze
The fire led to the deaths of thousands of fish and other aquatic life in the Kentucky River.
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19 July 2019
‘Earliest’ whisky still mention found
The 1505 entry in Aberdeen’s Burgh Records mentions a still to make ‘aquavite’ and rosewater.
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01 October 2019
New Macallan master whisky maker named
The Speyside single malt has appointed a woman to the role for the first time in its history.
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29 April 2016
Compass Box launches ‘transparency’ whisky
Company marks campaign progress to date with the release of Enlightenment, a new blended malt.
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09 May 2016
Brexit ‘would put Scotch exports at risk’
A UK exit from the European Union risks huge damage to the industry, says government minister.
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21 June 2016
Single malt continues its Stateside march
Malts are poised to break through the 1.5m-case barrier this year – but blends continue to slide.
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24 June 2016
Scotch whisky industry digests Brexit shock
‘Significant uncertainty’ will follow UK vote to leave EU, warns Scotch Whisky Association.
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22 August 2016
BenRiach launches 15 new malt whiskies
The new releases include a dozen single cask BenRiachs, ranging from 16 to 40 years old.
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08 September 2016
New Scotch single malt diploma launched
Edinburgh Whisky Academy two-day course is ‘first vocational independent qualification’ of its kind.
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09 September 2016
The whisky advent calendar worth £10,000
Drinks by the Dram calendar contains 24 miniatures of some of the world’s most coveted whiskies.
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09 September 2016
Rebranded Milroy’s launches new whiskies
The Soho whisky specialist has undergone its first rebranding in more than 50 years.
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12 September 2016
Ardbeg bottling marks ‘most perilous days’
The Islay single malt’s 21-year-old Committee release recalls its near-extinction in the 1990s.
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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.
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24 October 2016
MacLean picks SMWS bar guest whisky list
Choice of 30 old and rare whiskies are first non-Society bottlings offered at Edinburgh bar.
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17 November 2016
Single Cask Nation launches retail range
The US bottler is also ‘removing all barriers’ to membership of its website from January.
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10 July 2017
Whisky Show launches label design contest
Designers are invited to create the artwork for a 24-year-old Springbank bottling.
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13 July 2017
Dunrobin distillery seeks investment
Funding round looks to raise £5.5m to build whisky and gin distillery in castle grounds.
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21 August 2017
Ardbeg An Oa added to core range
The new NAS single malt is the first permanent addition since Corryvreckan in 2009.
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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.
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02 October 2017
Loch Lomond to release 50 Year Old malt
The company’s oldest whisky release to date is priced at £12,000 a bottle.
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10 October 2017
Rosebank distillery set to reopen
Ian Macleod Distillers hopes to have the coveted Lowland distillery operational by 2019.
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16 October 2017
Ardbeg Twenty Something marks dark days
The 23-year-old Islay malt was filled into cask at a difficult time for the distillery.
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19 February 2018
Ardbeg to double distillation capacity
The Islay distillery is to build a new still house to accommodate a total of four stills.
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15 March 2018
Douglas Laing launches Coastal Collection
The range of four single cask single malts will honour Scotland’s whisky islands.
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20 March 2018
Linkwood 1956 unveiled by Gordon & MacPhail
The £22,000, 60-year-old single cask single malt is the second in an ultra-rare series.
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31 August 2018
Balvenie names Stewart’s potential successor
Kelsey McKechnie, 25, will be mentored by the longest-serving malt master in Scotch whisky.
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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.
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18 April 2018
Budweiser producer buys Master of Malt
AB Inbev, the owner of Budweiser and Corona beers has purchased online retailer Master of Malt.
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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.
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03 June 2019
Crabbie’s Yardhead is new ‘malt for mixing’
Crabbie’s claims its new whisky is designed to ‘disrupt’ the world of single malt Scotch.
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20 August 2015
Johnnie Walker caught in kosher row
Blended Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker, has become embroiled in a row over its kosher status.
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28 May 2019
Whyte & Mackay releases low-abv ‘drink’
The Glasgow blender has introduced Whyte & Mackay Light ‘spirit drink’ at 21.5% abv.
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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.
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30 August 2017
Brewery opens experimental Scotch distillery
Deeside Brewery in Aberdeenshire has begun distilling an experimental style of Scotch whisky.
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07 November 2018
Historic MacNair’s whisky brand relaunches
The Victorian blend has been resurrected by GlenAllachie distillery as a peated blended malt.
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30 November 2016
Mad Men-themed whisky bar opens in London
Swift in London’s Soho will serve over 240 different whiskies with an opulent 1950s-style vibe.
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09 August 2017
Crabbie’s owner plans Edinburgh distillery
Halewood International intends to bring Crabbie’s back home with a new distillery in Granton.
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04 February 2016
Miss Whisky joins William Grant UK
Alwynne Gwilt, aka Miss Whisky, has joined the Glenfiddich and Balvenie producer’s prestige team.
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26 September 2017
Ballantine’s launches single malts series
Glenburgie, Glentauchers and Miltonduff single malts have been released under the blend’s brand.
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21 August 2018
William Grant introduces Fistful of Bourbon
The Glenfiddich distiller has applied its Scotch know-how to create a new blended Bourbon.
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18 July 2017
Angus Dundee launches 50yo grain whisky
The owner of Tomintoul distillery has released its oldest blended grain Scotch whisky.
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30 July 2015
Diageo Scotch expansion plans still shelved
Diageo will continue the suspension of its Scotch expansion plans after sales fell by 9%.
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17 August 2015
Burn Stewart master blender joins Bladnoch
Burn Stewart master blender Ian Macmillan has joined Bladnoch as master distiller.
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24 September 2015
Harris distillery finally springs to life
The Isle of Harris distillery has finally opened following seven years of planning.
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11 September 2015
The Famous Grouse rebrands its Black whisky
The Famous Grouse Black Grouse has been rebranded as part of plans to create a core range.
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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.
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09 November 2015
Seven distilleries shamed for pollution fail
Seven Scotch whisky distilleries have been condemned for their failure to meet pollution guidelines.
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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.
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04 January 2016
Balvenie’s David Stewart receives MBE
The Balvenie’s malt master, David Stewart, has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
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06 January 2016
Monkey Shoulder named trendiest Scotch
The blended malt has been named the most requested Scotch whisky brand by the world’s leading bars.
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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.
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27 April 2016
Jack Daniel’s owner buys BenRiach
Brown-Forman has purchased The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million.
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09 May 2016
Johnnie Walker releases smoky Green Label
The blended malt brand is launching a new expression with a higher proportion of Islay malt.
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03 June 2016
BenRiach MD named Entrepreneur of the Year
Billy Walker received the award just hours after selling his company for £281 million.
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29 July 2016
Whisky House opens at Singapore Changi
The new DFS store boasts the largest selection of single malts in Asia travel retail.
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13 September 2016
Chivas Brothers revamps blending team
The changes represent a ‘significant development’ for the producer of Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal.
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13 September 2016
Spencerfield Spirit sold to Ian Macleod
Producer of Sheep Dip whisky and Edinburgh Gin has changed hands for an undisclosed sum.
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13 September 2016
Diageo 2016 Special Releases are revealed
The oldest release from Port Ellen distillery is among Diageo’s 2016 Special Releases.
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09 December 2016
Distillery go-ahead for Dunrobin Castle
The Sutherland castle’s out buildings will be transformed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
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02 August 2017
Smokey Monkey Shoulder gets bar exclusive
A peated version of the blended malt whisky has launched, but only in select bars worldwide.
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22 August 2017
The Naked Grouse becomes a blended malt
The blend is leaving The Famous Grouse portfolio with a new ‘accessible’ recipe for millennials.
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01 December 2017
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost launches
The new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare blend features whisky from lost distilleries.
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06 February 2018
Spirit of Speyside 2018 tickets on sale
Visit distilleries usually closed to the public, as well as rare drams at the annual festival.
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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.
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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.
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27 September 2018
Third Ardbeg Twenty Something unveiled
A third edition of Ardbeg Twenty Something will be available exclusively to Committee Members.
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15 January 2019
Game of Thrones whiskies launch in Europe
Eight single malts inspired by the fantasy series are now available for pre-order in Europe.
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28 March 2019
Balblair removes vintages amidst revamp
The Highland distillery has replaced its vintages with a core range of age statement malts.
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17 June 2019
Clynelish renovation plans approved
The local council has green-lighted plans to refurbish the Highland distillery’s visitor centre.
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Latest news
08 August 2019
Cardhu renovation gets planning approval
Diageo’s plans to upgrade Cardhu distillery’s visitor centre have been approved.
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Latest news
29 August 2019
Pernod Ricard builds China whisky distillery
The drinks giant has started building a malt whisky distillery in Sichuan province.
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Latest news
13 September 2019
Rare Scotch investment drops for first time
The value of rare Scotch whisky sold at auction has fallen for the first time in 10 years.
Features (209)
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Features
27 September 2016
Wild Turkey comes to Glen Grant
Eddie Russell’s first visit to a Scotch whisky distillery in the company of Dennis Malcolm.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Features
27 October 2015
The battle against fake Scotch
Glen Highland whisky, anyone? Unveiling some of the world’s most notorious fake Scotch products.
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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.
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Culture
06 November 2018
Review: Navigate the Blood
Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
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Culture
10 January 2017
Scotch whisky at the movies
Many a dram has made an appearance on the silver screen – some authentic, others imagined.
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Cocktails
10 December 2018
7 easy Christmas whisky cocktail recipes
Liven up the party or warm up by the fire with one of these Christmas cocktail recipes.
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Cocktails
12 January 2017
The Rusty Nail
It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
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Cocktails
11 September 2015
Remember the Maine
A traditionally rye-based cocktail – but one which can be adapted for a Scotch-loving audience.
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Cocktails
10 July 2015
Whisky Highball
The timeless whisky and soda receives a 21st century makeover to make its flavours shine.
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Cocktails
15 October 2015
Autumn Scotch Cocktails
Scotch has the fruit, oak and smoke to create the perfect seasonal serves for this time of year.
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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.
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Culture
14 December 2017
Four books for whisky lovers
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
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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.
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Cocktails
24 January 2017
Winter whisky cocktails
Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana shows how a lick of smoke can enhance whisky cocktails in winter.
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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.
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Cocktails
06 April 2016
Spring whisky cocktails
The last of our spring-themed features – and an indispensable guide to seasonal whisky mixing.
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Food
19 December 2017
Christmas whisky cocktails and bar food
Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
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Culture
23 May 2016
Chris Cusiter: swapping rugby for whisky
The former Scottish international scrum-half talks about his new-found passion for Scotch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Culture
23 July 2019
Whisky’s place in rock ‘n’ roll history
From Amos Milburn to Metallica, this is how whisky made its mark on music. Rock on!
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Food
15 August 2017
Taking off: restaurants with whisky flights
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
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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.
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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?
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Culture
13 June 2019
James Joyce’s whiskey connections
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.
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Culture
08 January 2019
Whisky’s perfume connection
The contrasting worlds of whisky and perfume have more in common than you might think.
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Food
04 October 2016
Beef, whisky and Himalayan salt
Fiona Beckett caught up with Peter Hannan, award-winning butcher and meat supplier extraordinaire.
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Food
09 March 2016
Barley: ripe for revival?
Not just for malt whisky: why the humble barley grain could be the next big thing in food circles.
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Food
11 January 2017
The thoroughly modern cheesemakers
The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
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Food
17 April 2019
The ultimate Easter egg and whisky pairings
Which whisky will you choose to complement your chocolate indulgence this Easter?
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Food
07 July 2015
The Whisky Chocolatier
Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
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Cocktails
25 January 2017
Burns Night Scotch whisky cocktails
The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.
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Food
11 December 2017
Matching whisky with Indian food
The UK’s Indian restaurants are pursuing ever more innovative food and whisky pairings.
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Food
19 October 2017
How chefs pair food with whisky
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
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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.
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Food
12 October 2017
Apple recipes for autumn
A seasonal foray through all manner of apple-accented dishes – with a dram on the side.
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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.
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Food
25 October 2016
Autumn... a feast for the eyes
Slow-cooked stews and fruity crumbles, made all the better by pairing with the perfect whisky.
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Food
25 January 2017
Hearty winter dishes with whisky
Winter brings plenty of things to be excited about – especially when it comes to food and whisky.
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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.
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Cocktails
24 July 2018
Eight whisky cocktails perfect for summer
Beat the heat with these refreshing sunny-day serves recommended by top bartenders.
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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.
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Food
05 April 2016
Spring flavours: food and whisky
In food terms, spring offers invigorating, fragrant flavours as nature revives and revitalises.
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Food
26 April 2016
The wonders of citrus fruit and whisky
Citrus fruit is more than a whisky tasting note – consider these sweet and sour recipes with a dram.
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Food
19 July 2016
Summer dining: the best whisky pairings
Summer is all about cooking outdoors, from barbecues and picnics to terrace drinking and dining.
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Food
27 February 2017
Pancake Day recipes with whisky
Whether you’re flipping sweet or savoury pancakes, add a drop of Scotch – you won’t regret it.
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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.
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Food
17 July 2017
How to make whisky ice cream
Making ice cream at home is fun – and the results can be greatly improved by adding whisky.
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Food
17 August 2017
How to pair whiskies with salad
Whisky is an excellent, if not exactly obvious, partner to your summer salads.
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Food
03 August 2015
Foraging for seafood
This summer, leave the sunbed behind in favour of a net, a rake and some seafood foraging tips.
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Food
07 January 2016
Spicing up winter
Cold weather calls for hearty dishes – and a pinch of the right spice can make all the difference.
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Ask the professor
05 June 2018
Secrets of the lyne arm
Just a pipe linking still with condenser? No, it’s much more complicated, says the Prof.
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Ask the professor
21 June 2017
Condensers: how do they affect flavour?
Our Whisky Prof explains the flavour impacts of worm tubs and shell-and-tube condensers.
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Ask the professor
24 August 2015
How do worm tubs create sulphur notes?
There’s more to flavour than lyne arms and oak: the Whisky Professor talks sulphur and condensing.
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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.
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Cocktails
27 October 2016
Dead Rabbit: Scotch at the World’s Best Bar
It may be an Irish pub in New York, but what does the World’s Best Bar have to offer Scotch fans?
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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.
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Ask the professor
04 January 2017
Why is Scotch whisky bottled at 40% abv?
Unpicking the political and historical reasons for Scotch’s minimum alcoholic strength.
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Ask the professor
15 May 2017
Whisky stills: does shape matter?
Far from being an aesthetic afterthought, the shape and size of a still has a huge effect on whisky.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ask the professor
24 September 2019
Why bother with stainless steel condensers?
A few Scotch whisky distilleries use condensers made of steel, rather than copper, but why?
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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?
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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.
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Ask the professor
08 November 2016
How does a solera mature whisky?
Who better to disentangle the complex concept of solera systems than our resident Whisky Professor?
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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.
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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.
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Ask the professor
24 December 2015
Whisky and maturity: why three years?
Scotch whisky must be at least three years old – but why? War, in part, provides the answer.
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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.
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Food
29 March 2018
10 ways to pair chocolate with whisky
Celebrate Easter by hunting for top-quality chocolates to pair with the whiskies in your cabinet.
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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.
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The whisky virgin
28 September 2018
Deconstructing whisky words for newbies
What do the words ‘limited edition’ and ‘Master’s Select’ on a whisky label really mean?
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The whisky virgin
09 May 2016
Luxury, transparency and sacrifice
Compass Box’s controversial bottling gets the Virgin treatment, with the aid of a sweary friend.
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The whisky virgin
22 October 2018
What makes a whisky the best in the world?
The Whisky Virgin wonders how seriously to take the preference of just one whisky critic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The whisky virgin
22 September 2016
Why is there chocolate with my whisky?
There’s a new Whisky Virgin in town – and they’re baffled by this classic confectionary combination.
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The whisky virgin
16 January 2017
Do I really need whisky tasting glasses?
If the whisky is good, does it really matter what sort of vessel you drink it from?
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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.
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The whisky virgin
20 December 2017
Which whiskies to choose for Christmas Day?
Out to impress the rellies, our Whisky Virgin ponders which drams to crack open for Christmas.
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The whisky virgin
29 January 2018
Why young Scotch whisky is worth a chance
The Whisky Virgin puts aside his preconceptions to discover the beauty of youthful Scotch.
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The whisky virgin
26 February 2018
Tasting whisky with The Murray Method
After reading Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, our Virgin begins questioning his own tasting method.
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The whisky virgin
24 July 2018
How to drink Scotch in a heatwave
Our Whisky Virgin is feeling the heat and on the hunt for cooler ways to enjoy his whisky.
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Features
16 September 2019
Glenlivet’s pioneering whisky history
How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
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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.
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Features
31 October 2016
Spooky Scotch ghost stories
From disturbed leylines to headless horsemen, distilleries have seen plenty of ghostly goings-on.
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Features
31 March 2016
Does barley variety affect whisky flavour?
A bid to answer one of Scotch whisky’s most contentious questions – by enlisting some expert help.
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Features
17 September 2015
DIY whisky
One man’s journey through the complex and endlessly fascinating pathways of home whisky-making.
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Features
19 April 2016
The Guinness/Distillers saga: The Aftermath
After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.
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Features
01 August 2019
Are blends moving towards transparency?
Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
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Features
28 December 2017
Cadenhead’s: 175 Years of History
The long and eventful story of Scotch whisky’s longest-established independent bottler.
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Features
02 January 2017
Whisky wishes: Scotch trends in 2017
Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
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Features
15 December 2016
How to hygge with Scotch whisky
‘Hygge’ is the buzzword of 2016. But what exactly does it mean? And can you do it with Scotch?
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Features
07 August 2017
What are whisky’s worst myths and cliches?
Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
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Features
18 January 2017
The changing role of the master distiller
As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
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Features
19 March 2018
Glenugie remembered
With the distillery’s last warehouses set for demolition, we look back at its history.
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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.
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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.
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Features
21 December 2016
Memorable Christmas whisky moments
Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
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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.
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Features
03 November 2016
Best Bonfire Night whiskies
We asked the experts which whiskies they’ll be sipping to ‘remember, remember the 5th of November’.
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Features
29 April 2019
A whisky history of Easter Ross
The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
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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.
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Features
01 April 2019
How innovation is shaping American whiskey
American craft distillers are breaking from tradition to explore new avenues of flavour creation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Features
25 November 2015
Adding water to whisky
The whys and wherefores of diluting your dram: when to add water, how much and why.
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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.
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Features
17 March 2016
Are whisky decanters making a comeback?
Delving into the history of the whisky decanter. Could it be set for a 21st-century renaissance?
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Features
22 June 2016
How are Scotch whisky bottles redesigned?
The fine art of redesigning your product has to balance innovation with respect for heritage.
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Features
26 January 2017
How to design packaging for new whiskies
It is imperative for new releases to convey brand identity, but how do producers achieve success?
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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.
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Features
27 March 2017
Putting whisky waste to good use
More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
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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.
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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.
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Features
16 September 2019
Perthshire’s whisky distilling heritage
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Features
03 September 2019
Why Scotch distillers are playing with yeast
Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
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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.
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Features
01 November 2016
Scotch-loving US Presidents
Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
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Features
27 May 2019
Islay’s turbulent whisky history
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Features
15 February 2016
The multifunctional whisky distillery
From Kirkliston to Ailsa Bay via many detours, the history of the flexible whisky-making facility.
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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.
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Features
12 February 2018
Worm tubs: the inside story
Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
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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?
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Features
03 September 2015
What's in a hangover?
Great night, painful morning: what the hell is going on in your head when the pleasure recedes?
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Features
28 June 2018
Meet the Scotch whisky hybrids
Blenders are exploring the boundaries of flavour by mixing Scotch with other world whiskies.
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Features
28 November 2017
Get ready for Royal Wedding whisky
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
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Features
19 July 2017
Distillery cats: Scotch’s legendary mousers
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
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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.
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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.
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Features
21 May 2018
Gordon & MacPhail: past, present and future
The historic bottler embraces change and continuity, 123 years after it was established.
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Features
04 April 2016
Whisky’s Spring Collection
As part of our selection of seasonal features, Dave Broom picks the perfect drams for springtime.
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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.
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Features
08 August 2016
Why were cult whisky distilleries closed?
It’s often not until a distillery’s demise that its worth is fully appreciated, says Dave Broom.
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Features
07 September 2016
Deconstructing the laws of Scotch: basics
Let’s not forget the rules regulating the Scotch whisky industry, says Dave Broom.
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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.
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Features
17 May 2017
Glenfarclas The Family Casks: 10 years on
The ambitious series of single cask bottlings now spans six decades from the 1950s.
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Features
20 August 2018
Glenmorangie: 175 years of whisky making
Looking into the past, present and future of the Highland distillery, founded in 1843.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Features
11 April 2016
Lone Wolf: Brewdog’s spirits venture
A hefty dose of experimentation characterises the brewer’s foray into spirits production.
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Features
24 December 2017
The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2017
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
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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.
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Features
20 June 2017
Ardbeg: the resurrection
Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
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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.
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Features
24 June 2019
Five quirky hip flasks for festival season
Drink better during this season’s music festivals with these campsite-friendly novelty hip flasks.
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Features
01 May 2018
Top 10 whisky Instagram accounts to follow
From Stormtroopers to sushi, these are the instadram accounts to make your news feed next level.
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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.
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Features
31 May 2018
Top 10 races for whisky-loving athletes
These are the hotspots to hit if you want to earn your drams the hard way.
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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.
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Features
05 September 2018
The whiskies inspired by film and television
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
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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.
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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.
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Features
04 December 2018
The whisky gift guide for every budget
From stocking fillers to blowout experiences, we’ve got presents for whisky fans on every level.
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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.
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Features
18 September 2017
Memories of Michael Jackson
A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.
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Features
07 July 2016
Japanese grain innovation and Scotch
Dave Broom travelled to Japan to explore how distillers are driving innovation in grain whisky.
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Features
16 March 2017
Irish whiskey: the future is bright
New distilleries are coming thick and fast, and there’s still plenty of room for more.
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Features
27 November 2018
Europe’s whisky rye-volution
Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.
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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.
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Features
18 July 2016
A Scotch summer selection
Dave Broom has hand-picked a selection of Scotch whiskies to perfectly match the warmer weather.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Features
23 January 2017
Winter whisky recommendations
We’ve covered spring, summer, autumn, and now Dave Broom shares his top winter whiskies.
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Features
16 August 2017
Recalling the great fake Macallan scandal
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
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Features
19 April 2018
Reviving historic whisky brands
Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Features
02 March 2016
What makes Lagavulin special?
A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
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Features
08 May 2017
How to make a best-selling blend
Maintaining quality and consistency is vital when you’re selling millions of bottles a year.
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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.
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Features
25 February 2019
The ads that made Macallan
How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.
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Features
12 August 2019
How do hot summers impact whisky production?
From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
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Features
31 July 2018
15 Scotch whisky distilleries making gin
These are the whisky distilleries gaining a reputation for their Scottish gins.
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Features
22 July 2016
The mysteries of cask finishing
Secondary maturation in Scotch whisky is a recent, but nonetheless fascinating, phenomenon.
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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.
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Features
19 September 2019
How is a whisky cask made?
The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
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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’?
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Features
05 November 2018
Warming autumnal hipflask whiskies
The best whiskies to fill into your hipflask this autumn, according to the experts.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Features
25 December 2015
Christmas quiz: Test your whisky knowledge
How much do you really know about Scotch whisky?
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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.
People (63)
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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.
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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.
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Interviews
04 February 2016
Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.
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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.
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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.
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Interviews
21 April 2016
Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich
Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
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Interviews
23 April 2019
Leonard Russell, Ian Macleod Distillers
IMD’s managing director on rebuilding Rosebank and taking calculated risks.
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Interviews
15 July 2019
Jim Beveridge OBE, Johnnie Walker
Meeting the modest, self-effacing team player who makes the world’s best-selling whisky.
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Interviews
03 December 2018
Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers
The maker of Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s says blends – and malts – are often misunderstood.
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Interviews
28 September 2017
David Stewart MBE, Balvenie
The malt master and a pioneer of double cask maturation reflects on his career.
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Interviews
29 August 2017
Richard Paterson, Dalmore
Dalmore’s eccentric master blender reflects on a lifetime of devotion to whisky.
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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.
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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.
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Whisky heroes
10 June 2019
John Crabbie
The whisky merchant that left an indelible mark on Edinburgh is enjoying a modern revival.
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Famous whisky drinkers
10 December 2015
Robert Bruce Lockhart
From plots to assassinate Lenin to championing malts over blends, the dramatic story of ‘RBL’.
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Famous whisky drinkers
18 September 2018
David Daiches
The academic and cultural commentator was also an influential writer about Scotch whisky.
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Whisky heroes
11 April 2017
Bill Smith Grant, The Glenlivet
Great-grandson of The Glenlivet founder and survivor of both World Wars.
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Whisky heroes
21 March 2019
Sam Bronfman, Seagram
The story of the flawed business genius who transformed the way the world sells liquor.
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Famous whisky drinkers
07 March 2019
Robert Palmer
The soulful singer was famous for his love of single malt, sharp suits and cigarettes.
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Famous whisky drinkers
19 June 2017
Jackie Gleason
America’s first great TV star sure loved his food, cigarettes and, of course, Scotch whisky.
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Famous whisky drinkers
04 July 2018
Babe Ruth
The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.
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Famous whisky drinkers
04 September 2017
Anthony Burgess
The author of A Clockwork Orange was almost as prolific with whisky and he was with the pen.
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Famous whisky drinkers
13 July 2015
Mark Twain
How a chance encounter aboard a Transatlantic liner made Mark Twain a Scotch whisky aficionado.
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Famous whisky drinkers
16 May 2018
Robert Mitchum
The story of one of the great actors of Hollywood’s golden age – and his love of Scotch.
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Famous whisky drinkers
23 June 2016
Sir Kingsley Amis
The sharp-tongued novelist was critical about alcoholic beverages, but passionate about Scotch.
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Famous whisky drinkers
30 August 2016
Humphrey Bogart
The film star was always three drinks ahead, whether it be with a Scotch or a Martini in hand.
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Famous whisky drinkers
12 April 2018
Dorothy Parker
The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
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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.
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Famous whisky drinkers
20 October 2015
Queen Victoria
Despite her stern demeanour, the not-so-merry monarch was a great lover of Scotch whisky.
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Famous whisky drinkers
25 April 2016
David Niven
The actor, author and raconteur counted Scotch as a constant companion in his colourful life.
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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.
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Famous whisky drinkers
30 July 2018
Brian Close
Scotch played a part in Close developing a reputation as the ‘bravest’ man in cricket.
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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’.
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Famous whisky drinkers
10 August 2015
James Bond
From Martinis to Macallan (via lager), James Bond's taste in alcohol is as varied as his love life.
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Whisky heroes
07 May 2018
Robert Armour, Campbeltown
The story of one of the 19th century’s great black-market whisky still manufacturers.
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Famous whisky drinkers
06 February 2019
Ron Burgundy
Great Odin’s raven! To the original Anchorman, ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’ is kind of a big deal.
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Famous whisky drinkers
30 May 2019
Moominpappa
Tove Jansson’s much-loved creation, father of Moomintroll, is a lover of fine old whisky.
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Whisky heroes
13 August 2018
Neil M Gunn
The leading Scottish literary figure was an exciseman before his writing career took off.
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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.
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Whisky heroes
03 October 2017
William Delmé-Evans
The story of the post-war distillery architect who built Tullibardine, Jura and Glenallachie.
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Whisky heroes
30 August 2017
Alfred Barnard
The little-known story of the man who wrote one of Scotch whisky’s most important books.
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Famous whisky drinkers
21 January 2019
Frank Sinatra
America’s most loved singer had a colourful off-stage life, with Jack Daniel’s to the fore.
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Whisky heroes
10 August 2015
Joseph Hobbs
The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.
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Whisky heroes
19 June 2018
John Ramsay, Port Ellen
The man who owned five Islay distilleries, who was also a great agricultural moderniser.
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Famous whisky drinkers
22 August 2019
Rip Torn
The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.
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Whisky heroes
09 January 2019
Pip Hills, Scotch Malt Whisky Society
A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
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Whisky heroes
07 June 2017
Andrew and John Usher
The brothers created one of the world’s most successful blended whiskies, Old Vatted Glenlivet.
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Whisky heroes
23 January 2018
Hamish Scott, Ardbeg
He was the man behind the distillery’s cult 1960s and 1970s bottlings – but how did he do it?
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Whisky heroes
30 November 2015
The Pattison Brothers
Flamboyance, fraud and 500 talking parrots: when boom turned to bust with the ‘Pattison Crash’.
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Whisky heroes
16 November 2016
Tommy Dewar
The globe-trotting extrovert and born salesman was one of Scotch’s most colourful characters.
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Whisky heroes
11 December 2018
Dr James Crow
The Scottish chemist is believed to be the pioneer of Bourbon’s sour mash process.
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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.
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Whisky heroes
18 February 2016
William Grant
The life of the determined creator of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Scotch’s biggest family business.
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Whisky heroes
04 July 2017
Colin Hay, Ardbeg
The compelling story of the man who rescued the Islay distillery and brought it into prosperity.
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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.
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Whisky heroes
10 November 2015
Peter Mackie
From White Horse to Malt Mill, the story of one of the Scotch whisky industry’s true pioneers.
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Whisky heroes
23 August 2016
James Buchanan
The ‘Whisky Baron’ overcame ill-health to create some of Scotch’s most successful blends.
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Whisky heroes
19 December 2016
Aeneas MacDonald
No, not the exiled Scotsman, but the pseudonymous author of ‘the finest whisky book ever’.
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Whisky heroes
14 March 2017
Malcolm Gillespie: ‘Gillespie the Gauger’
The shamed excise officer may be more villain than hero, but it depends on whose side you’re on…
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Whisky heroes
20 September 2016
John Ross
The William Grant distiller on his successes, failures and balancing innovation with brand identity.
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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.
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Whisky heroes
09 May 2019
Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho
The single malt pioneers supplied politicians and celebrities from their famed London store.
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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)
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Legendary Bottlings
10 October 2019
Laphroaig 1967 Samaroli
This celebrated single malt remains, to many, one of the greatest whiskies ever made.
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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.
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The collectors
17 November 2016
Phil Thompson, Dornoch Castle Hotel
How a memorable Macallan sparked a passion for rare whiskies – especially those of a certain age.
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The collectors
06 March 2017
Bob Hulsebosch, Glenugie
For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.
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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.
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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.
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The collectors
14 June 2018
Michael Weng
The German collector loves Speyside, thanks in part to a memorable tasting with Ronnie Cox.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The collectors
07 February 2017
Emmanuel Dron, The Auld Alliance
Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.
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The collectors
08 June 2016
Jon Beach, Port Ellen
Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.
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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.
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The collectors
29 January 2019
Mark ‘Toshan Man’ Dermul, Auchentoshan
The whisky vlogger on how he ‘collects’ whiskies for others to try as much as for himself.
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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.
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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.
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The collectors
17 December 2018
Philip Storry, Scotch Malt Whisky Society
The London whisky lover calls himself an ‘accidental accumulator’, rather than a collector.
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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.
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The collectors
15 September 2016
Geert Bero, Ardbeg
What started as a standard whisky tasting ended with a new found fixation collecting rare Ardbegs.
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The collectors
09 May 2017
Reinhard Ellinghaus
A rare look inside the German’s 25-year collection, including a series of 1960s Laphroaigs.
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The collectors
03 January 2018
Hans Dillesse, Longmorn
The Dutch artist was lured into collecting by the exuberant fruit of this Speyside single malt.
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The collectors
18 April 2018
Scott Jackson, Rosebank
The Falkirk native is enchanted by Rosebank distillery, particularly bottlings by SMWS.
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The collectors
21 February 2019
Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden
The social side of whisky collecting has had a profound impact on the Swede’s life.
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The collectors
02 September 2019
Derek Mather, Artisan Restaurant
The Wishaw restaurateur owns the ‘world’s only’ complete range of Bruichladdich Valinches.