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From the editors 27 September 2017

Embracing a world beyond Scotch

Whisky shows are no longer the sole preserve of Scotch – or indeed whisky – finds Dave Broom.
From the editors 08 January 2018

Why aren’t bartenders excited by Scotch?

Scotch brands and classic cocktails are failing to inspire bartenders, says Becky Paskin.
From the editors 24 October 2016

Cannabis: a threat to Scotch?

With consumer focus shifting to flavour, should Scotch be worried about legalised cannabis?
From the editors 12 September 2016

Last Drop sale shows faith in Scotch

American firms buying Scotch whisky companies proves the category has a bright future ahead of it.
From the editors 04 August 2015

Scotch's future

Geopolitical risk and economic stagnation have hit Scotch’s export numbers. Is America the answer?
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…
From the editors 06 January 2017

Groundhog Day for Scotch distillery boom?

The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
From the editors 19 December 2016

Is gin a serious threat to Scotch?

Could gin soon be more popular than Scotch in the UK? Let’s all calm down, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 19 September 2018

Scotch’s rulebook: a liberating force?

Far from stifling innovation, says Richard Woodard, Scotch’s regulations can inspire it.
From the editors 03 March 2016

Is Scotch a victim of its own success?

Do recent shipment declines signal the end of Scotch whisky’s long-running export success story?
From the editors 26 July 2016

What can Jack Daniel’s teach Scotch whisky?

Tennessee’s finest may be supplanting Scotch in British consumers’ affections. But does it matter?
From the editors 16 September 2016

Don’t turn your nose up at ‘standard’ Scotch

Indian drinkers have embraced ‘standard’ whiskies, and Scotch should do the same, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 12 October 2016

Haig Club’s advert is the tonic Scotch needs

The new advert for Haig Club Clubman has the authority and reach to change perceptions of Scotch.
From the editors 14 June 2016

Rum, Scotch and the rules of the game

Do you think the regulations governing Scotch whisky are too tough? Be careful what you wish for…
From the editors 02 October 2019

Scotch whisky’s World Class evolution

The global bartending competition has placed Scotch flavour at its heart, writes Dave Broom.
From the editors 20 August 2015

Scotch and gin

Gin is hot – and Scottish distillers are cashing in. But the links between the two spirits run deep…
From the editors 26 December 2017

The Highball: Scotch’s answer to inclusivity

Simple, alluring, delicious, yet the Highball is shrouded in mystery, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 19 January 2017

‘Bumbling’ Boris, India and Scotch

The UK Foreign Secretary’s working knowledge of whisky is patchy, to judge from a speech this week.
From the editors 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?
From the editors 02 February 2017

Scotch, symbols and ‘special friendships’

Dave Broom deliberates the symbolic meaning behind gifting a quaich to the new US President.
From the editors 15 August 2018

Recalling Scotch’s usquebaugh roots

Dave Broom reflects on the impact the traditional flavoured spirit has on our whisky today.
From the editors 13 February 2019

Why foreign owners are good for Scotch

A hike in Tuscany reminds Richard Woodard of the benefits of overseas investment in whisky.
From the editors 02 August 2017

Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch

As rare malts hog the headlines, isn’t it time that less expensive drams got some respect?
From the editors 03 November 2015

Class warfare

Gin, the proletariat and how Scotch whisky’s everyman status is coming under increasing threat.
From the editors 10 August 2015

Whisky Galore!

An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and Scotch.
From the editors 18 September 2015

Outlander

Long-haul flights prompt reflections on what it is to be Scottish – and what it is to be Scotch.
From the editors 25 September 2015

What is whisky?

Innovation is rife around the whisky world, from Midleton to Hakushu. Where does that leave Scotch?
From the editors 08 August 2015

Tales of Tales

Tales of the Cocktail is exhausting, enthralling – and increasingly embracing Scotch whisky.
From the editors 07 July 2015

Lingo bingo

Why Scotch marketers should beware swapping one dead language for another.
From the editors 03 July 2015

Big in Botswana?

'Scotch whisky' is now legally recognised in Botswana. Who cares? Lots of people – and here's why.
From the editors 27 September 2016

The ghosts of Scotch whisky’s past

A Brighton bat walk stirs thoughts of silent stills and dormant distilleries in Dave Broom.
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?
From the editors 03 August 2016

Rediscovering Bobby Burns

A jaunt around New York uncovers a forgotten Scotch cocktail classic that’s due a revival.
From the editors 19 October 2016

Keepers of the Quaich: honouring the many

Thousands of people contribute to Scotch whisky’s success, not just an elite few.
From the editors 10 October 2016

One week, two continents, three shows

There’s a camaraderie building between Scotch and ‘other’ whiskies, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 29 November 2017

Whisky’s rebels without a clue

A rose-tinted view of Scotch’s ‘outlaw’ history is pure marketing BS, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 01 October 2015

Laphroaig's spontaneous combustion

The spontaneity of Laphroaig's #OpinionsWelcome campaign is just what Scotch whisky needs.
From the editors 09 November 2016

Whisky and Port: can chaos create greatness?

The spectacular vineyards of the Douro Valley may yield valuable lessons for Scotch.
From the editors 29 May 2019

The whisky world is changing

If Scotch wants to keep its top perch, it must change with the times, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 22 November 2017

Single malt on verge of Chinese explosion

China’s thirst for Scotch is being driven by single malts, not blends, finds Dave Broom.
From the editors 12 December 2018

Whisky’s shifting balance of power

In Scotch whisky and in the wider world, says Richard Woodard, nothing lasts forever.
From the editors 17 August 2016

Home thoughts from abroad

Dave Broom ponders the relationship between Sherry and Scotch whisky in sunny Spain.
From the editors 29 February 2016

Baffled by yeast

Does yeast matter in Scotch? Most distillers would say no – but their US colleagues might disagree.
From the editors 14 November 2016

Radicalism is good for tradition

To endure, Scotch whisky brands need to practise genuine innovation, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 24 October 2018

Whisky is becoming over-complicated

Attempts to ‘simplify’ Scotch whisky are only complicating it further, says Becky Paskin.
From the editors 18 December 2015

A Word or Two on Whisky and Port

Two great figures of Port and Scotch whisky, connected by their personal prejudices.
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.
From the editors 23 November 2015

Through A Glass, Darkly

Progressing the debate on transparency and Scotch whisky – and discussing what should happen next.
From the editors 29 March 2017

The Cognac that thinks it’s a single malt

A new release from Martell in the US says much about the rise and rise of single malt Scotch.
From the editors 14 January 2016

New Year's wish list

If Scotch whisky could make a New Year resolution for 2016, what should it be? A few thoughts…
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.
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.
From the editors 04 January 2016

Lessons of the tobacconist

Scotch whisky, much like the traditional tobacconist, needs to evolve to appeal to a new audience.
From the editors 02 November 2016

Whisky pricing: how much is too much?

Three recent releases prompt thoughts on the quest for true value in Scotch whisky.
From the editors 07 July 2016

Brexit: oh, the irony

The Scotch industry needs to think hard and fast about its future post-Brexit, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 09 August 2016

Whisky education: The rusted lock

The ending of Diageo’s Masters of Whisky programme will damage Scotch as a whole, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 12 April 2017

Bring whisky into the light

Dave Broom reminds us that Scotch is made to be enjoyed year-round, not just in winter.
From the editors 17 July 2015

Weegie whisky

Glasgow’s past is inextricably linked with Scotch – but you wouldn’t necessarily know that today.
From the editors 20 February 2017

The importance of whisky archives

How can it be that in an industry with so much history, Scotch whisky archives are so scarce?
From the editors 17 May 2016

Whisky’s role in Russia’s doping scandal

As the sophistication of Russia’s doping programme is revealed, Scotch has a small part to play.
From the editors 30 September 2016

A tale of two tastings

Rare Scotch whisky has moved out of the reach of many, but there’s still pleasure to be had.
From the editors 23 January 2017

Unearthing Islay’s hidden riches

A new project promises to delve deep into the island’s history – with Scotch footing the bill.
From the editors 22 June 2016

Yumi’s theory of love

If whisky enthusiasts hate on NAS, caramel and grain, it’s only because they really love Scotch.
From the editors 20 July 2015

Getting crafty

How should Scotch counter the craft spirits challenge? Beat them? Join them? Or buy them?
From the editors 04 July 2018

Every distillery must be unique

A poorly worded press release has Dave Broom considering Scotch whisky’s individuality.
From the editors 15 July 2015

Hegemony

How Marxist theory could teach the Scotch whisky industry a lesson on the perils of leadership.
From the editors 27 August 2015

Looking east

Scotch remains the whisky role model – but there’s competition. What can Japan teach the industry?
From the editors 04 July 2015

Silo thinking

Jacques Tati, silo thinking and corporate fragmentation: why they matter to Scotch
From the editors 11 September 2019

How can a simple Highball cause offence?

It’s the same premise as a gin and tonic, so why the resistance to Highballs, asks Dave Broom?
From the editors 01 July 2015

Sole traders

Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
From the editors 02 January 2019

Could whisky become the drink of 2019?

It’s been hotly tipped as the spirit to watch, says Dave Broom, but is this whisky’s year?
From the editors 27 July 2015

A naked lunge

Some thoughts on William S Burroughs, ‘junk’, freewill and the modern Scotch whisky industry.
From the editors 04 September 2015

Walker's wobble

Johnnie Walker has a new expression, finished in rye casks. One question, says Dave Broom: why?
From the editors 13 November 2015

Is Whiskey Union breaking with tradition?

The weirdest element of Whiskey Union is Diageo's departure from convention.
From the editors 09 October 2015

Let's hear it for the ladies

With more women than ever enjoying a wee dram why does gender stereotyping still exist at all?
From the editors 23 August 2017

Whisky rules are there to be challenged

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

Whisky’s golden age

Has there ever been a more exciting time for whisky? Probably not, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 27 January 2016

The importance of regional styles

While mostly ignored by malt aficionados, whisky regions are still important indicators of flavour.
From the editors 19 December 2018

Whisky’s Chinese paradox

Whisky must adopt a different approach to tap China’s market potential, writes Dave Broom.
From the editors 29 June 2016

Re-imagining the single malt drinker

Glenfiddich’s Bourbonisation is a risky but crafty plot to lure Bourbon drinkers, says Becky Paskin.
From the editors 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.
From the editors 01 February 2016

The West Wing and transparency

Aaron Sorkin’s political drama, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and the persistence of marketing messages.
From the editors 12 January 2017

Dave Broom’s 2017 whisky resolutions

Predictions are dangerous, says our chief engineer, so he’s compiled a wish list instead.
From the editors 15 February 2017

Thinking outside the whisky box

Dave Broom is inspired by the common dedication and passion shown at the first World Whisky Forum.
From the editors 23 November 2016

What do Oslo and Singapore have in common?

Oslo and Singapore may differ in climate but their whisky messages are the same, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 25 April 2017

Whisky belongs to all of us

We are all entitled to whisky regardless of gender, class and power, says Dave Broom.
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.
From the editors 20 July 2016

Scotchwhisky.com: 10 months on

Dave Broom reflects on the site so far and why you won’t see any ‘PR fluff’ on here any time soon.
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.
From the editors 22 March 2016

Gluten-free garbage

Distilled spirits do not contain gluten, so why are some brands allowed to say it, and some aren’t?
From the editors 22 November 2017

What can whisky learn from gin?

Originality needn’t depend on ripping up the rulebook, according to Richard Woodard.
From the editors 31 January 2018

The road to Diageon Alley

Diageo’s Harry Potter-esque innovations aren’t all that far-fetched, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 16 May 2018

Life beyond the whisky bubble

Dave Broom reports from Japan on the challenges facing the country’s whisky industry.
From the editors 25 December 2018

Whisky’s future lies in the everyday

Look to whisky’s humble origins of conviviality to find its future trends, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 01 March 2017

There’s a big whisky world out there

It’s time for Scotchwhisky.com to branch out into the wider whisky realm, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 14 October 2015

Presidential poison

SWA-approved, ‘Scottish-style’ single malt produced in Mount Vernon, Virginia? Surely some mistake…
From the editors 27 June 2018

What’s the future of whisky?

These are the trends shaping the whisky industry, according to producers, writes Becky Paskin.
From the editors 06 April 2016

Bagpipes at dawn

Bagpiper, McDowell’s and the SWA acting as ‘cultural shock troops’. Where will it all end?
From the editors 27 November 2015

Sugar rush

In the race to win over younger consumers, can a spoonful of sugar help the whisky go down?
From the editors 23 May 2016

Ballymaloe and the provenance of oak

An innovative Irish whiskey project opens up a new world of traceability and flavour profiles.
From the editors 01 September 2016

Where’s all the beer-finished whisky?

Whisky and beer share common ingredients and flavours, so why aren’t there more collaborations?
From the editors 07 November 2017

Peated whisky’s missed opportunity

Peated whisky brands could learn a lesson from hot sauce producers, says Becky Paskin.
From the editors 05 March 2019

The fake news fallout of Lidl’s Queen Margot

The misreporting of news has effects that stretch beyond whisky awards, says Becky Paskin.
From the editors 24 July 2019

Whisky marketing can’t live in the past

Pure Scot’s ‘puerile’ Instagram posts look depressingly familiar, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 14 August 2015

NAS whisky

If age is only a number, no age whisky is a can of worms. Dave Broom reaches for the tin opener.
From the editors 29 October 2015

Moral compass

At a time when consumers clamour for more information about whisky, why does the law forbid it?
From the editors 18 July 2018

Why we should cherish grain whisky

Time among the vines in Champagne reminds Richard Woodard of grain’s vital importance.
From the editors 04 October 2017

Collaboration is key to whisky innovation

Whisky Speed Dating reminds Becky Paskin why knowledge sharing is so vital in innovation.
From the editors 03 April 2019

Scott Walker’s radical snub of routine

Walker’s work shows risks should be taken, in whisky as well as music, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 14 September 2015

Sandton reverie

Whisky has come a long way in Africa, but the journey into consumers’ hearts has only just begun.
From the editors 30 January 2017

Canada is a contender in the whisky game

Another high-quality option just made the whisky world that bit more exciting, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 05 April 2017

Not every whisky can be a Macallan

And, according to Richard Woodard, most single malts shouldn’t even try.
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.
From the editors 26 July 2017

Port casks: what’s in a name?

The wood used to age whisky adds to its story, says Richard Woodard, but let’s get our facts right.
From the editors 14 February 2018

The perennial nature of love and whisky

Love, like whisky, shouldn’t be shared on just one day a year, writes Becky Paskin.
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.
From the editors 19 February 2016

Transparency revisited

Compass Box has revealed its hand: transparency’s ‘Third Option’. And now? Over to the industry…
From the editors 11 May 2016

Confusion over ‘single estate’ whisky

An undefined term and a path toward too much choice will complicate an already complex industry.
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.
From the editors 30 August 2017

Is it time to reinvent the flavour wheel?

There’s no problem categorising whisky flavour profiles, but have we been doing it the right way?
From the editors 11 October 2017

Whisky dreams with WB Yeats

A poetic reverie leads Dave Broom to ponder the need to ‘tread softly’ when tasting whisky.
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.
From the editors 30 January 2019

What is English whisky?

With 20-plus distilleries making whisky in England, Richard Woodard ponders a question of identity.
From the editors 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.
From the editors 03 July 2019

How can we face down the whisky flippers?

Bottle flipping has new whisky distilleries trapped in a Catch-22, Dave Broom discovers.
From the editors 21 August 2019

Malts must stay rooted in locality

Single malts must stay true to their local identity as they become global brands, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 08 July 2015

Waxing lyrical

Whisky-scented moustache wax is another attempt by Johnnie Walker to grab the attention of hipsters.
From the editors 26 October 2015

'Special' releases

What do Lidl’s cut-price whiskies have in common with Diageo’s latest batch of collectors’ items?
From the editors 09 March 2016

The whisky bar that’s a game changer

There’s a new breed of bar in town set to revolutionise the way we drink whisky.
From the editors 24 January 2018

Barley’s new world of whisky flavour

Visiting Seattle, Dave Broom has his mind blown by the innovative use of barley varieties.
From the editors 01 August 2018

Whisky, cliché and the real Scotland

Clichés are rooted in truth, says Dave Broom, so don’t ignore them – but look beyond them.
From the editors 13 June 2017

Binary thinking won’t work in whisky

Whisky is complex and there’s no room for ‘I’m right, you’re wrong’ attitudes, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 08 July 2015

Mill's Bomb

The mysterious story – and equally mysterious whisky – of one Corporal Mill.
From the editors 16 March 2016

Whisky is no longer a drink

Whisky has become a commodity to be traded and make a few speculators some money.
From the editors 29 November 2016

It’s not closing time... yet

Don’t call last orders just yet, says Dave Broom, for there’s hope to be found in music and whisky.
From the editors 07 December 2016

Shipbuilding and whisky: history’s lessons

Don’t forget the employees working tirelessly behind the scenes of distilleries, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 15 March 2017

Barley: the bread and butter of whisky

Flavour and efficiency are not enemies; embrace the evolution of barley, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 21 June 2017

Ardbeg, ‘crap whisky’ and serendipity

Greatness sometimes comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 28 June 2017

Rediscovering the wonder of whisky

A centuries-old text reminds Dave Broom of the open-eyed joy that whisky once inspired.
From the editors 28 February 2018

Blended whisky’s world of flavour

A trip to Israel reminds Dave Broom of our need to blend spices, tea, music – and whisky.
From the editors 04 April 2018

Schrödinger’s whisky: the genuine fake

When is a fake not a fake? Dave Broom tells a tangled tale of a 1977 bottle of Highland Park.
From the editors 02 May 2018

The eternal quest for balance

In whisky as in art, says Dave Broom, we need to find space for our own interpretations.
From the editors 09 May 2018

Whisky is finally lightening up

The fun and games at Spirit of Speyside are a sign whisky’s becoming more relaxed, says Dave Broom.
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.
From the editors 19 February 2019

Japanese whisky faces its new future

In the face of controversy and stock shortages, Japanese whisky is reawakening, says Dave Broom.
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.
From the editors 05 June 2018

Top 10 tips for surviving Fèis Ìle

Reflecting on a busy Islay Festival 2018, Becky Paskin presents her ultimate survival guide.
From the editors 12 September 2018

Calling out whisky marketing bull

Dave Broom is enraged upon reading a press release announcing the launch of Allt-a-Bhainne.
From the editors 05 June 2019

Whisky never stands still on Islay

Fèis Ìle 2019 reminded Dave Broom that ‘whisky island’ is always changing.
From the editors 10 July 2019

Let’s start treating whisky as an ecology

As the world faces a huge climate challenge, whisky has a role to play, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 02 October 2015

Welcome to Scotchwhisky.com

Welcome, friends, to what we want to be the first stop for any whisky lover on the internet.
From the editors 03 January 2018

Like life, whisky shouldn't be rushed

As the new year dawns, Dave Broom ponders the value of moving slowly – for people and whisky.
From the editors 22 October 2015

In Search of Joy

In a joyless age, is whisky allowed to make us smile? Sober thoughts on booze and happiness.
From the editors 31 July 2019

The changing face of Glasgow’s whisky bars

A whisky bar’s history reflects the shifting stereotype of its drinkers, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 25 January 2019

How can a whisky be worth $60,000?

Macallan’s 72 Year Old has Dave Broom wondering if some whisky is deserving of a high price.
From the editors 16 January 2019

Industry woes brought new era to whisky

Difficult times can emphasise the resilience of whisky and humanity, writes Dave Broom.
From the editors 23 January 2019

Remembering Gérard Basset OBE

The great sommelier proved you can combine ambition and drive with humility, says Richard Woodard.
From the editors 09 August 2017

A postcard from Islay

For whisky fans and Hebridean seabirds alike, aromas evoke special memories, discovers Dave Broom.
From the editors 06 November 2015

A twisted little number

The tyranny of figures – and a further explanation of the scoring system used for our tasting notes.
From the editors 18 November 2015

Stop discouraging female drinkers

Outdated, sexist stereotyping will only deter the very demographic companies are seeking to attract.
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.
From the editors 27 March 2019

Let’s give blends the respect they deserve

Maybe if we treat blends as ‘special’, says Richard Woodard, that’s just what they’ll become.
From the editors 22 May 2019

Whisky is a whole sensory experience

A trip to Japan reminds Dave Broom how all our senses influence our appreciation of whisky.
From the editors 12 June 2019

The joy of whisky’s back catalogue

A day on the Norfolk Broads reminds Richard Woodard not to neglect familiar whiskies.
From the editors 26 June 2019

Secrets of the forest

How long does it take to make a whisky cask? More than 200 years, as Richard Woodard discovers.
From the editors 25 September 2019

A good story just adds to whisky’s pleasure

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

News (706)

Latest news 10 January 2018

International Scotch Day 2018 announced

It’s back! Take a tour of the Diageo archives to mark the annual Scotch celebration.
Latest news 17 May 2016

Scotch whisky export decline confirmed

Prospects for growth remain ‘strong’ despite third consecutive fall, Scotch Whisky Association says.
Latest news 09 May 2017

Scotch whisky election manifesto launched

Politicians urged to stand up for Scotch in the run-up to the UK General Election.
Latest news 30 August 2017

Brewery opens experimental Scotch distillery

Deeside Brewery in Aberdeenshire has begun distilling an experimental style of Scotch whisky.
Latest news 26 January 2017

New Scotch distilleries seek distillers

Two Scotch distilleries opening this summer are on the lookout for distillers to join their teams.
Latest news 12 October 2017

Scotch whisky sales ‘hit by duty hike’

UK Scotch sales fell by 1m bottles after spring duty rise, says Scotch Whisky Association.
In depth 11 June 2018

How whisky tourism is transforming Scotch

Soaring growth in whisky tourism is paving the way for a new generation of Scotch distillery.
In depth 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.
In depth 19 June 2019

Scotch whisky’s new rules explained

The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
Latest news 04 January 2019

Monkey Shoulder named best-selling Scotch

Bartenders named the blended malt as the world’s best-selling and trendiest Scotch.
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.
Latest news 25 January 2017

Scotch industry calls for further tax cuts

Scotch producers claim government figures show ‘fairer’ taxes generate more revenue for economy.
Latest news 31 July 2017

Scotch calls for Brexit legal protection

A Scottish MSP has called for greater protection for Scotch from ‘imitation whiskies’ post-Brexit.
Latest news 12 February 2019

Scotch whisky export high driven by US

The US became the first billion-pound Scotch whisky market as single malts continued to surge.
Latest news 02 March 2017

Single malts fuelling global Scotch revival

The ‘craft and provenance credentials’ of single malts are boosting Scotch’s global reputation.
Latest news 26 January 2017

Diageo Scotch brands bounce back in China

World’s biggest Scotch whisky company returns to growth in China following austerity struggles.
Latest news 12 December 2018

London welcomes first Scotch Whisky Weekend

The festival will bring the capital’s bars together for a celebration of Scotch whisky.
Latest news 02 July 2019

US threatens Scotch in new EU dispute

The United States has threatened to impose increased taxes on Scotch and Irish whisky.
Latest news 03 October 2019

Scotch targeted by ‘damaging’ US tariffs

The United States is enforcing a 25% import tariff on single malt Scotch whisky imports.
Latest news 21 June 2019

Scotch whisky tourism at all-time high

Over two million visits were made to Scotch whisky distilleries in 2018, a new record.
Latest news 27 April 2018

Scotch industry on track for green future

Scotch whisky producers are already ahead of commitments to operate more sustainably by 2020.
Latest news 24 June 2016

Scotch whisky industry digests Brexit shock

‘Significant uncertainty’ will follow UK vote to leave EU, warns Scotch Whisky Association.
Latest news 01 February 2018

‘South Pole Scotch’ bottled in world first

Whisky lovers will soon be able to buy a bottle containing Scotch that’s visited Antarctica.
Latest news 23 November 2018

Serve Scotch at events, UK Government urged

The equivalent of one bottle of Scotch was consumed at official events last year, a report shows.
Latest news 28 July 2016

Diageo eyes recovery despite Scotch decline

World’s leading Scotch whisky company reports improving trends for Johnnie Walker and Buchanan’s.
Latest news 30 August 2019

Scotch distillers prepare for no-deal Brexit

The Scotch whisky industry has urged the UK government to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Latest news 17 October 2018

Glen Moray Cider Cask in Scotch first

The Speyside distillery is ‘pushing boundaries’ in a first for the Scotch whisky industry.
Latest news 15 August 2019

Scotch industry tackles alcohol-related harm

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund is backing two programmes dealing with the effects of alcohol misuse.
Latest news 08 March 2017

UK Budget deals ‘major blow’ for Scotch

The total tax paid on an average bottle of Scotch in the UK is set to rise to £10.20.
Latest news 10 August 2016

Tourists flock to Scotch whisky distilleries

Scotch distilleries attracted a record total of 1.6m visits in 2015, up more than 20% on 2010.
Latest news 03 May 2017

Job cuts spark ‘Save Our Scotch’ campaign

Calls to bottle all Scotch in Scotland follow claims that more than 100 jobs are at risk.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 10 October 2016

India inspires latest Scotch whisky hybrid

A new blend from the makers of the Glover combines Scotch with whisky from Indian distiller Amrut.
Latest news 17 October 2016

Booker’s resists Scotch Whisky Bible revival

Scotch returns to the podium in this year’s rundown, but an American rye is Whisky of the Year.
Latest news 07 November 2016

Scotch documentary map to be auctioned

The distillery map from the BBC’s Scotch! The Story of Whisky series will be auctioned for charity.
Latest news 27 July 2017

Diageo Scotch whisky sales rebound

The resurgence was spearheaded by leading brands such as Johnnie Walker and Lagavulin.
Latest news 08 November 2016

Scotch-Indian whisky hybrid launches

Made with whisky from Scotland’s Glen Elgin and Macallan distilleries, plus India’s Amrut.
Latest news 22 February 2018

Dutch-Scotch blended malt launches

The Winter Queen is a fusion of single malt from Scottish and Dutch distilleries.
Latest news 25 January 2018

Scotch revival continues for Diageo

Sales were up in the last six months of 2017, with Johnnie Walker leading the charge.
Latest news 16 February 2017

Scotch whisky exports stage recovery

Brexit-fuelled resurgence ends recent decline as single malt shipments top £1bn for first time.
Latest news 07 August 2018

New London bar pours Scotch cocktails on tap

Hoxton’s Iron Stag has a special focus on Scotch whisky cocktails, serving Highballs by the keg.
Latest news 17 September 2019

Diageo Scotch strikes halted at last minute

Strike action across Diageo’s Scotch distilleries was due to commence on 17 September.
Latest news 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.
In depth 29 July 2016

A year in Scotch: unpicking Diageo’s results

Examining the ups, downs and evolving trends of Scotch whisky’s biggest player over the past year.
Latest news 24 January 2018

Diageo’s ‘secret’ move to amend Scotch rules

Task force looked at ways to reform Scotch whisky’s strict production rules, says report.
Latest news 10 June 2019

InchDairnie distils first Scotch oat whisky

The Fife distillery has become the ‘first’ in over a century to use oats to make Scotch whisky.
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.
In depth 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.
In depth 31 July 2017

Six reasons why global Scotch is recovering

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

Indian whisky: why it matters to Scotch

Diageo’s Indian whisky brands have had their export wings trimmed – but does the deal go far enough?
Latest news 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.
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.
In depth 13 December 2017

Scotch whisky and rye: the challenges

Distillers are coming up with ever more inventive ways of working with this tricky grain.
Latest news 23 March 2017

Century-old Scotch bottles found in WWI dig

Bottles of Dewar’s blended Scotch unearthed in former British Army garrison in Israel.
In depth 13 December 2017

Scotch whisky and rye: past and present

Rye’s return in Scotland after a long gap marks the latest chapter in a chequered history.
Latest news 02 February 2017

International Scotch Day set for launch

First event is planned for 10 February – the birthday of Johnnie Walker pioneer Alexander Walker.
Latest news 10 February 2017

Scotch distillers unite as interest soars

The alliance recognises the new wave of whisky distilleries contributing to the category’s success.
Latest news 21 June 2017

Finnieston unveils Scotch cocktails in cans

The range of ready-to-drink cocktails is inspired by 19th-century merchant Ebenezer Connal.
Latest news 28 July 2016

Scotch leads way in record IWSC year

From Balblair to Kilchoman, Scotland took five trophies and 427 medals in the annual contest.
Latest news 27 September 2016

Scotch secures legal protection in Taiwan

The legal breakthrough means consumers and producers will be better protected against fakes.
Latest news 03 April 2017

Fourth Scotch-Japanese whisky blend unveiled

The latest expression of The Glover features ‘a little more Sherry cask’ influence.
Latest news 01 August 2018

Scotch boosted by record visitor numbers

There were almost 2m visits to whisky distilleries last year, and spending topped £60m.
Latest news 09 February 2018

Scotch whisky exports hit record high

Overseas shipments reached a new high of £4.36bn in 2017, up by almost 9% on 2016.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 03 August 2016

Brexit ‘could trigger Scotch price hikes’

Import tariffs could be set to rise in the likes of South Africa and South Korea, says the SWA.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 02 May 2017

Scotch Whisky Experience opens Usher display

New display in Edinburgh examines the legacy of ‘The Father of Blending’, Andrew Usher.
Latest news 15 August 2016

Scotch whisky returns to export growth

Export volumes rise for first time in three years, but value falls in mixed first half of 2016.
Latest news 30 October 2017

Mixed fortunes for Scotch whisky exports

Volumes were down, value up as single malts continued their march in the first half of 2017.
Latest news 08 February 2017

Scotch Whisky Experience profits from Brexit

The Edinburgh attraction has reported its ‘biggest ever year’ as a result of the Brexit vote.
Latest news 15 December 2016

BrewDog launches its first Scotch whisky

Uncle Duke’s is a Bourbon-inspired single grain whisky designed for the ultimate Old Fashioned.
Latest news 22 September 2016

Scotch industry recommits to greener future

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

Scotch whisky tourism ‘boosted by Brexit’

Visitor numbers hit record levels in 2016, with more distilleries opening to the public.
Latest news 20 December 2018

Arbikie Highland Rye heralds Scotch revival

The Angus farm distillery has released Scotland’s first rye whisky in over a century.
Latest news 15 November 2017

Scotch admits defeat on minimum pricing

The measure may be introduced in Scotland within months after the Supreme Court ruling.
Latest news 25 January 2018

Scotch Whisky Experience begins signed tours

British and American Sign Language speakers can now get a taste of the Edinburgh attraction.
Latest news 26 July 2017

New society honours Iain Banks and Scotch

The organisation will celebrate the late Scottish author and his love of single malt.
Latest news 27 June 2017

First fully organic Scotch distillery opens

Ncn’ean distillery near Oban is producing single malt whisky solely from organic barley.
Latest news 09 September 2016

Rare Scotch whisky market hits new heights

Lack of collectible new releases is fuelling the boom, says analyst and broker Rare Whisky 101.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 01 December 2017

Scotch set for a rye revival

Bruichladdich and InchDairnie have run commercial distillations of pot still rye spirits.
Latest news 13 March 2018

Scotch whisky to display calories on labels

Bottles will feature calorie information by 2022, thanks to a new industry commitment.
Latest news 24 August 2018

Kingsbarns to release first Scotch whisky

The Lowland distillery’s first whisky will be sent exclusively to Founders’ Club members.
Latest news 20 October 2016

New bottler targets Scotch whisky collectors

Golden Decanters launches with a range of four single cask single malts priced at £7,250.
Latest news 21 July 2017

Tomatin unveils first Scotch barrel-aged tea

Highland distillery Tomatin unveils a £2,000 1972 single malt, alongside innovative whisky tea.
Latest news 23 May 2018

Scotch faces threat from US trade deal

Whisky’s three-year minimum maturation period should be scrapped, according to US report.
Latest news 09 August 2017

Octomore 08.3 is ‘world’s peatiest’ Scotch

The new single malt from Bruichladdich is part of its Octomore Eights Masterclass series.
Latest news 24 June 2016

Scotch distillery moves into cider brandy

Strathearn distillery has become the first in Scotland to produce cider brandy.
Latest news 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.
In depth 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.
Latest news 30 November 2018

New Star Trek Scotch to beam down in March

Montgomery Scott is a blended whisky inspired by Scotty, the original series’ famous engineer.
In depth 30 December 2016

The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2016

Recalling a year of shocks, surprises, new whiskies, fake bottles and controversy.
In depth 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.
Latest news 17 July 2017

Dewar’s Scotch Egg Club in global launch

Events will celebrate the three passions of Tommy Dewar: whisky, games and chicken.
Latest news 10 October 2016

Scotch under the microscope in new TV series

Three-part BBC Scotland programme delves into whisky’s history, science, craft and industry.
Latest news 25 August 2017

Rare Scotch sales ‘to top £20m’ in 2017

UK whisky auction sales have ‘never been stronger’, a report has revealed.
In depth 27 October 2015

The Bourbonisation of Scotch whisky

Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
Latest news 04 September 2018

‘Bold’ Allt-A-Bhainne to ‘shake up’ Scotch

The distillery’s first official whisky is designed to appeal to ‘adventurous’ drinkers.
Latest news 19 July 2016

Jack Daniel’s beats Scotch to UK top spot

The American whiskey has overtaken The Famous Grouse as the UK’s most lucrative whisky in retail.
Latest news 23 February 2016

Challenges ‘brilliant’ for Scotch – Diageo

Economic and competitive challenges help foster creativity in Scotch whisky, says David Gates.
Latest news 05 November 2015

Scotch whisky export decline continues

Despite positive signs, Scotch is enduring its longest period of export decline in over 50 years.
In depth 13 November 2015

Whiskey Union central to Diageo Scotch plan

Diageo’s experimental Whiskey Union concept is fundamental to the group’s Scotch growth strategy.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 16 March 2016

UK freezes tax on Scotch whisky

UK government recognises Scotch as a ‘vital industry’ and freezes excise duty in its 2016 Budget.
Latest news 16 February 2016

Tackle fake Scotch in Africa, Minister urges

Scottish Secretary uses trip to call on Mozambique government to grant Scotch legal protection.
Latest news 30 July 2015

Diageo Scotch expansion plans still shelved

Diageo will continue the suspension of its Scotch expansion plans after sales fell by 9%.
Latest news 12 November 2015

Diageo unveils ‘weird’ Scotch-based products

Diageo’s new Whiskey Union range will feature ‘unorthodox, weird’ Scotch-based products.
Latest news 14 January 2016

Colombia confronted in Scotch tax row

The EU is challenging Colombia’s ‘discriminatory’ tax policy that obstructs Scotch whisky growth.
Latest news 17 December 2015

Scotch whisky industry makes exports promise

The Scotch whisky industry has signed a charter to help promote Scottish food and drink overseas.
Latest news 28 January 2016

Diageo Scotch sales return to growth

Improved sales of Johnnie Walker have turned the drinks group’s Scotch sales around.
Latest news 03 December 2015

Scotch industry described as a ‘powerhouse’

Scotch whisky’s impact on the UK economy is praised as the SWA opens a new London office.
Latest news 29 October 2015

First Scotch-Japanese whisky blend launches

The ‘world’s first’ Scotch-Japanese whisky hybrid is created in homage to the ‘Scottish Samurai’.
Latest news 16 February 2016

Shot Scotch developed for music lovers

Music producer who has worked with Kanye West and Beyoncé launches new blended grain Scotch whisky.
Latest news 01 October 2015

Scotch sales to ‘return to growth’ this year

After years of decline the SWA has predicted Scotch exports will improve within the year.
Latest news 14 December 2015

Scotch industry sets model green strategy

Scottish companies can ‘learn a lot’ from the Scotch whisky industry’s environmental strategy.
In depth 02 March 2016

Scotch whisky exports: ripe for recovery?

After three consecutive years of shipment declines, where does the industry go from here?
In depth 16 December 2015

Scotch whisky returns to the Borders

Get the full lowdown on three distillery projects earmarked for Jedburgh, Hawick and Peebles.
Latest news 11 September 2018

First Ardgowan ‘South Pole Scotch’ released

Ardgowan Expedition is a 20-year-old blended malt containing whisky that has visited the South Pole.
Latest news 08 September 2016

New Scotch single malt diploma launched

Edinburgh Whisky Academy two-day course is ‘first vocational independent qualification’ of its kind.
Latest news 19 February 2016

Scotch ‘biggest contributor’ to UK trade

The sector’s net annual contribution of £3.8bn to UK trade makes case for duty cut, says SWA.
Latest news 22 September 2015

New online marketplace for maturing Scotch

A new tech-based trading platform aims to benefit investors and ease pressure on distillers.
Latest news 19 February 2016

Scotch exports fall for third year running

Declines in Russia, Brazil and oil nations create worst run for industry in more than 50 years.
Latest news 27 January 2016

Scotch industry urges UK tax break

The SWA claims last year’s 2% tax reduction generated an extra £96 million for the UK government.
Latest news 22 April 2016

Bumper Scotch selection at Bonhams auction

More than 100 rare whisky lots are on offer in the Hong Kong sale, worth a total of up to HK$2.5m.
Latest news 11 February 2016

Mixed performances by Pernod Scotch brands

Chivas down, The Glenlivet up in the last six months of 2015 as difficulties continue in China.
Latest news 05 November 2015

Transparency in Scotch: the SWA responds

The organisation writes to clarify the current legal position – and what might happen in the future.
Latest news 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.
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.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 02 March 2016

Scotch sales in UK begin to pick up

Although despite showing signs of recovery, the SWA warns Britain is still a ‘fragile’ market.
Latest news 10 December 2015

R&B releases its first Scotch whiskies

The company has launched its first bottles but is yet to build a distillery in Raasay or the south.
In depth 20 July 2017

Why did Billy Walker buy Glenallachie?

The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
In depth 20 February 2017

Single malt spearheads export resurgence

Scotch whisky exports bounced back last year, thanks largely to single malt and the US market.
In depth 08 September 2016

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

With Scotch sales flat and difficulties in China, could 2017 be a year of change for Chivas?
In depth 03 August 2016

Obituary: Evan Cattanach (1935-2016)

From managing Cardhu to his pioneering ambassadorial work, a great Scotch whisky character recalled.
In depth 06 October 2016

Why has Chivas moved into blended malt?

The new move by Chivas Regal says a lot about the current state of the Scotch whisky market.
In depth 13 December 2016

Obituary: Wallace Milroy (1931-2016)

A passionate advocate of Scotch single malt, his name will always be associated with a shop in Soho.
In depth 07 December 2015

Obituary: David Urquhart (1952-2015)

Commemorating the life of a proud son of Moray and one of Scotch whisky’s best-loved characters.
In depth 25 July 2019

Is this a golden age for whisky archaeology?

The years to come could shed a new light on the dark early days of Scotch whisky making.
In depth 05 July 2018

Behind Grant’s radical whisky makeover

A behind-the-scenes look at the revamp of the world’s third most popular Scotch whisky.
Latest news 11 April 2019

Compass Box releases whisky-Calvados blend

The Scotch whisky blender’s unconventional new expression celebrates two ‘complementary’ spirits.
Latest news 13 July 2016

Hybrid whisky Huxley launched in Europe

Blend of Scotch, Canadian and American whiskies will be sold initially in Germany and Austria.
Latest news 14 July 2017

International Barley Hub planned for Dundee

The £40m project is being spearheaded by the Scotch Whisky Research Institute.
Latest news 20 April 2016

Evans joins WhiskyInvestDirect board

Campbell Evans named as new non-executive director of the online Scotch whisky marketplace.
Latest news 22 February 2016

Compass Box and SWA in ‘transparency’ talks

The company will meet the Scotch Whisky Association in March following last week’s campaign launch.
Latest news 10 August 2018

The Woodsman blend to recruit new generation

The new blended Scotch from Whyte & Mackay is designed to appeal to younger drinkers.
Latest news 24 May 2016

Vision needed for Scottish economy, says SWA

Work with us to reignite economic growth in Scotland, Scotch whisky industry tells new MSPs.
Latest news 02 July 2018

Chivas XV launched as ‘contemporary’ blend

Finished in Cognac casks, the new blended Scotch is designed for ‘high-energy celebrations.
Latest news 22 May 2018

John Crabbie plans £7m Leith distillery

The new plant will continue the revival of the John Crabbie name in Scotch whisky.
Latest news 04 November 2015

‘Masculine’ Ballantine’s Hard Fired unveiled

Introducing Ballantine’s Hard Fired, a smoky, ‘masculine’ Scotch finished in extra-charred casks.
Latest news 17 August 2016

Clydeside distillery build begins in Glasgow

Glasgow’s historic Pump House is being converted into a £10.5m Scotch whisky distillery.
Latest news 26 March 2018

Berry Bros launches four blended malts

The Speyside, Islay, Sherry cask and peated cask Scotch whiskies join The Classic Range.
Latest news 15 March 2016

Teacher’s Highland Cream given makeover

The blended Scotch whisky has been redesigned to appeal to entry-level consumers.
Latest news 07 July 2017

Whisky tourism at all-time high for Diageo

The world’s largest Scotch whisky producer has witnessed record numbers of visitors.
Latest news 13 September 2016

James Eadie whisky brand resurrected

The 160-year-old Scotch brand is being relaunched by the founder’s great-great-grandson.
Latest news 18 July 2019

Bladnoch’s Pure Scot rapped for ‘sexist’ ads

The Scotch Whisky Association ruled that the Instagram posts were ‘demeaning’ to women.
Latest news 09 November 2015

Seven distilleries shamed for pollution fail

Seven Scotch whisky distilleries have been condemned for their failure to meet pollution guidelines.
Latest news 04 September 2017

Benromach Triple Distilled whisky unveiled

The Speyside distillery joins an exclusive group in producing triple distilled Scotch single malt.
Latest news 20 August 2015

Johnnie Walker caught in kosher row

Blended Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker, has become embroiled in a row over its kosher status.
Latest news 29 August 2019

SWA drops lawsuit against Virginia distiller

The Scotch Whisky Association has reached an ‘amicable resolution’ with the US distillery.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 27 February 2017

Whisky workers need protection post-Brexit

Union urges UK Government to give Nissan-style support for 40,000 Scotch whisky employees.
Latest news 27 August 2019

SWA urges government for clarity on Brexit

The Scotch whisky industry could risk losing its legal protections abroad without a clear direction.
Latest news 10 September 2018

Glenfiddich owner launches Aerstone malt

The single malt range has been created to ‘demystify’ Scotch with Sea Cask and Land Cask.
Latest news 28 November 2018

Cutty Sark sold to Glen Moray owner

The French owner of Glen Moray distillery has purchased the blended Scotch.
Latest news 27 February 2017

SWA recommits to tackling alcohol abuse

Scotch producers are donating a further £100k to groups working to combat alcohol-related harm.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 24 February 2017

Diageo master blender marks 40th anniversary

Maureen Robinson curates the annual Special Releases for the world’s largest Scotch whisky group.
Latest news 04 April 2019

Claive Vidiz Collection to stay in Edinburgh

Diageo has extended its loan of the collection to the Scotch Whisky Experience until at least 2029.
Latest news 06 February 2019

Brexit deal protects whisky names

Terms such as ‘Scotch whisky’ and ‘Bourbon’ will enjoy continued legal recognition post-Brexit.
Latest news 11 September 2019

Charity rare whisky auction fights cancer

The Scotch industry has donated rare and vintage whiskies to fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
Latest news 26 October 2015

Whisky club aims for younger audience

The YoCo Club wants to make Scotch whisky accessible to under-45s using a subscription-based model.
Latest news 29 January 2018

Whisky industry to phase out plastic straws

Scotch producers have joined the global movement to stamp out non-recyclable plastic waste.
Latest news 18 November 2016

SWA appeals against minimum pricing decision

Scottish court ruling questioned by Scotch Whisky Association as case goes to UK Supreme Court.
Latest news 31 August 2018

Balvenie names Stewart’s potential successor

Kelsey McKechnie, 25, will be mentored by the longest-serving malt master in Scotch whisky.
Latest news 13 July 2018

Buchanan’s moves into blended malts

The blended Scotch brand is the latest to introduce a blended malt expression, Buchanan’s Select.
Latest news 12 June 2019

Single malts to drive whisky sales in UK

Sales of single malt Scotch are predicted to grow overall whisky sales to £2.44bn by 2022.
Latest news 03 December 2015

Lagavulin creates Yule Log parody

Lagavulin and actor Nick Offerman have produced a comedic Scotch tribute to the Yule Log broadcast.
Latest news 18 July 2017

Angus Dundee launches 50yo grain whisky

The owner of Tomintoul distillery has released its oldest blended grain Scotch whisky.
Latest news 27 March 2018

Kingsbarns whisky comes of age

The Fife distillery’s spirit, aged three years on 23 March, is now officially Scotch whisky.
Latest news 08 October 2019

Whyte & Mackay to give away 50 Year Old

The £5,000 bottles of blended Scotch whisky will be given away as part of a competition.
Latest news 26 May 2017

Bruichladdich unveils Transparency bottling

Fèis Ìle release brings the Scotch whisky transparency debate to the Islay Festival.
Latest news 14 October 2015

‘Scottish-style’ Washington malt unveiled

Trio of well-known Scotch distillers join forces to help create new George Washington whisky.
Latest news 04 November 2015

Compass Box: an open letter to the industry

Do Scotch whisky producers want a rule change to allow greater transparency for the consumer?
Latest news 08 March 2017

Site secured for £5m Leith distillery

Plans for the Scotch whisky distillery include an adjacent floating bar and restaurant.
Latest news 01 July 2016

Johnnie Walker to count calories on labels

The Scotch whisky brand will become the first to print nutritional information on its label.
Latest news 01 December 2015

SWA: more work needed to fight alcohol abuse

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund will spend a further £300,000 to help fight misuse in Scotland.
Latest news 25 July 2017

Polar explorer bottles Arctic iceberg whisky

The first Scotch whisky to feature glacial iceberg water is being auctioned for charity.
Latest news 04 April 2017

Bowman attempts distillery visits record

World Whisky Day founder plans to visit 60 Scotch distilleries in a day for charity.
Latest news 20 June 2016

Vote remain, Diageo CEO urges workers

Remaining in the European Union will be better for the Scotch whisky industry, says Ivan Menezes.
Latest news 21 August 2018

William Grant introduces Fistful of Bourbon

The Glenfiddich distiller has applied its Scotch know-how to create a new blended Bourbon.
Latest news 21 March 2017

Whisky caching comes to Spirit of Speyside

Visitors can seek out secret stashes of Scotch as whisky taps into the geocaching craze.
Latest news 03 August 2016

Haig Club Clubman introduced by Beckham

The single grain Scotch launched by the footballer will be joined by a new expression this month.
Latest news 30 April 2018

SMWS unveils festival-exclusive whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society reveals new Speyside and Islay whiskies to be released next month.
Latest news 02 November 2017

$10,000 glass of Macallan confirmed as fake

The ‘1878’ bottle contained blended Scotch whisky from the early 1970s, tests have shown.
Latest news 04 August 2017

Create your own blend with Johnnie Walker

The Scotch brand is giving whisky fans the chance to design their own blend with My Edition.
Latest news 04 January 2016

Most Britons see whisky tax level as unfair

Nearly all the British public believe the 76% tax levy on a bottle of Scotch whisky is ‘unfair’.
Latest news 04 May 2016

Rugby star Cusiter moves into whisky

The Scottish international scrum-half is to set up a Scotch-focused retail business in the US.
Latest news 25 November 2016

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

The whisky map featured in BBC documentary Scotch! The Story of Whisky has been sold at auction.
Latest news 10 November 2015

Royal Salute reveals $40,000 Age Collection

Royal Salute has unveiled the Age Collection, a set of 10 blended Scotch whiskies, for US$40,000.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 22 November 2016

Whisky workers to strike over pensions row

Workers at Scotland’s largest Scotch whisky company have voted to strike in the run-up to Christmas.
Latest news 23 October 2015

Grant’s Elements boasts young age statements

Grant’s has shirked Scotch tradition by printing two young age statements on its new blended range.
Latest news 02 October 2019

Chivas creates Manchester United whisky

A blended Scotch has been created in honour of the English football club and its former manager.
Latest news 02 December 2015

Gordon & MacPhail’s David Urquhart dies

Tributes pour in to mark the passing of a ‘legendary figure’ in the world of Scotch whisky.
Latest news 10 February 2017

Rare whisky sales enjoy 'exceptional' year

A record 2016 saw sales of single malt Scotch whisky increase by nearly 50% on the open market.
Latest news 22 June 2018

Glenturret and Cutty Sark brands for sale

A new owner is being sought for the home of Famous Grouse and blended Scotch Cutty Sark.
In depth 26 October 2015

Will Joy take Johnnie Walker further?

The number one Scotch whisky brand’s new platform aims to add a little happiness to the mix.
Latest news 16 October 2018

New whisky opera to tour distilleries

The musical work, centred on a family-owned Scotch whisky distillery, will tour next month.
Latest news 22 June 2016

GlenWyvis nears crowdfunding deadline

First community-owned Scotch whisky distillery enters final crowdfunding push.
Latest news 20 September 2016

Scapa launches first peated whisky

Scapa Glansa is the second NAS single malt Scotch whisky from the island distillery this year.
Latest news 07 August 2017

SMWS launches range of whisky ice creams

Each of the 12 varieties matches a different Scotch Malt Whisky Society whisky flavour profile.
Latest news 22 August 2017

Exotic Cargo becomes first SMWS blended malt

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has unveiled a 10-year-old Sherry cask-matured blended malt.
Latest news 02 December 2016

First Strathearn whisky sells for £4,000

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

Johnnie Walker Platinum given new identity

The 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky is being relaunched with a new name and design.
Latest news 09 August 2018

Chivas Regal signs to Manchester United

The blended Scotch has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Premier League football team.
Latest news 06 August 2019

John Walker ‘Last Cask’ finishes range

The ‘Last Cask’ concludes the John Walker range of ‘triple matured’ blended Scotch whiskies.
Latest news 29 February 2016

Whiskies paired in ‘food cocktail’ duets

Rare breed Galician beef with your Mortlach? London members’ bar uses Scotch in new ‘duets’ menu.
Latest news 09 December 2016

Distillery go-ahead for Dunrobin Castle

The Sutherland castle’s out buildings will be transformed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
Latest news 27 September 2017

SMWS prohibits non-member purchases

Only members of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society are now able to purchase bottlings.
Latest news 13 March 2019

Berry Bros launches new Perspective Series

The bottler has partnered with a Scottish photographer for the blended Scotch whisky range.
Latest news 18 March 2019

Dewar’s Double Double launches in duty free

The new blended Scotch range has been made using an ‘innovative four-step ageing process’.
Latest news 19 August 2019

Diageo strikes could ‘halt’ whisky making

Workers for the Scotch whisky giant have voted to strike over a pay dispute.
Latest news 03 September 2019

Diageo distilleries ‘disrupted’ amid strikes

All of Diageo’s Scotch operations will be affected by strikes resulting from a pay dispute.
Latest news 25 September 2017

SMWS creates new rare whisky series

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Vaults Collection launches with two single cask malts.
Latest news 11 December 2015

Volunteers race to join whisky psyche study

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Dr. Adam Moore give 120 people the chance to drink for science.
Latest news 04 March 2016

Wolfburn distillery unveils inaugural whisky

The Thurso distillery is releasing the area’s first Scotch whisky in 150 years later this month.
In depth 22 February 2016

The long road to transparency

Compass Box founder John Glaser on why a change in the law could benefit the entire industry.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 17 February 2017

SMWS makeover champions age and flavour

The colourful new look for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s bottlings puts age and flavour first.
In depth 31 May 2017

Is whisky really a recycling villain?

The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
In depth 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.
In depth 18 July 2017

Macallan’s new distillery: the story so far

The challenges of building a £100m new distillery, by the man who came up with the idea.
In depth 17 February 2017

Obituary: Dr Jim Swan (1941-2017)

The ‘ultimate whisky troubleshooter’, he lent his expertise to distilleries all over the world.
Latest news 03 May 2019

Spirit of Speyside award winners revealed

The festival recognised four industry veterans for their services to Scotch whisky.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 22 July 2019

Lakes releases The One Port Cask blend

The third in the range of Anglo-Scotch blends has been finished in Portuguese hogsheads.
Latest news 20 July 2018

Game of Thrones single malts are coming

The collection of Scotch whiskies will ‘honor’ the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 19 May 2016

Pickering’s unveils whisky cask-matured gins

The new range of oak-aged gins was matured in casks sourced from five Scotch whisky regions.
Latest news 29 March 2018

Glenfiddich in summer Highball campaign

A custom Highball machine will tour London as part of the brand’s new mixer movement.
Latest news 18 April 2016

Edrington Perth closure to cost 21 jobs

Famous Grouse owner will open new central Glasgow HQ, ending Perth’s proud Scotch whisky heritage.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 06 July 2016

Distell appoints new head of whisky

Andy Watts will be responsible for overseeing the SA group’s Scotch whisky portfolio.
Latest news 04 January 2019

New Barra distillery seeks crowdfunding

The new, community-owned, island Scotch whisky distillery needs to raise £2.5 million.
In depth 10 August 2016

Masters of Whisky: Diageo’s radical rethink

The end of Diageo’s educational programme signals a major change in philosophy for the company.
Latest news 09 May 2018

Johnnie Walker unveils ‘White Walker’ whisky

The blended Scotch has partnered with HBO to create a new Game of Thrones themed whisky.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 26 July 2016

Jack Daniel’s UK best seller claim ‘false’

Retail figures also include liqueur and RTD sales, blended Scotch brand The Famous Grouse claims.
Latest news 01 June 2016

Europe’s first Johnnie Walker House opens

The House’s exclusive Scotch whiskies will be available from Amsterdam Schiphol for the first time.
Latest news 05 February 2016

Ailsa Bay’s first whisky launches in UK

Ailsa Bay distillery’s first single malt bottling is a lesson in Scotch whisky innovation.
In depth 01 February 2016

How to spot fake spirits in Russia

Getting under the skin of Russia’s vast and potentially lethal black market in counterfeit spirits.
Latest news 10 April 2019

Macallan’s ‘base jumping’ advert banned

The Scotch whisky brand’s Make the Call advert was described as promoting ‘risky behaviour’.
In depth 06 July 2017

Could this little black box end fake whisky?

This small black box could be a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit whisky.
In depth 04 April 2018

GlenAllachie’s new dawn

The Speyside distillery steps into the spotlight with the first whiskies released by its new owners.
In depth 24 November 2015

Whisky investment: new approaches

Two new companies – one in the UK, one in China – are opening a fresh chapter in whisky investment.
In depth 14 September 2017

Irish whiskey: a question of provenance

Irish whiskey is resurgent, but are some of the new companies being economical with the truth?
In depth 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.
In depth 24 February 2017

Obituary: Silvano Samaroli (1939-2017)

The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
In depth 29 September 2016

Compass Box ends transparency drive… for now

No industry appetite for change, says John Glaser – but he still believes that change will come.
In depth 04 May 2016

Analysing Brown-Forman’s BenRiach buy

Did the Jack Daniel’s owner overpay in spending £285m on BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh?
In depth 17 June 2019

Fake whisky: how worried should we be?

As auction prices soar, does whisky’s secondary market have a serious counterfeit problem?
In depth 02 March 2018

Jane Walker backlash is a ‘misunderstanding’

The whisky was never designed specifically for women, its producer explains.
In depth 08 April 2019

New Glenturret owner taps Macallan expertise

Under new owner Lalique, the team at the Perthshire distillery has a familiar look.
In depth 19 March 2019

The flipside of the Islay whisky boom

With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
In depth 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.
In depth 09 October 2017

The resurrection of Port Ellen and Brora

We delve further into the plans to revive the two cult distilleries after nearly 40 years.
In depth 26 September 2019

Emeishan and the dawn of Chinese whisky

The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
In depth 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?
In depth 28 October 2015

Diageo Special Releases pricing: an analysis

Special Releases pricing has soared in recent years – but how and why? Let’s crunch some numbers…
In depth 09 October 2017

Midleton launches Cask Circle programme

The private members club offers a selection of single casks priced at up to €450,000.
In depth 11 October 2017

Bringing Rosebank back to life

Now just an empty shell, the Falkirk distillery could be producing spirit within two years.
In depth 10 April 2018

Has Jura finally rediscovered its identity?

After the single malt’s revamp, has it found its place in the whisky world?
In depth 20 May 2019

Are whisky auction prices falling?

After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
In depth 10 July 2017

Gartbreck distillery: is there still hope?

Once touted as Islay’s ninth whisky distillery, here’s the full story behind Gartbreck.
Latest news 15 December 2015

Robert Burns’ farm to become distillery

An Ayrshire farm, once home to Robert Burns, is to be developed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
In depth 14 March 2019

What is the true taste of Irish pot still?

It’s the quintessential Irish whiskey style, but should its production rules be revised?
Latest news 04 September 2017

Glen Scotia releases 18-year-old single malt

The new expression from the Kintyre distillery offers a ‘true taste of Campbeltown’.
Latest news 27 February 2018

Glen Scotia brings Campbeltown to London

The Campbeltown distillery is going on a Grand Tour of the world, starting with the UK.
Latest news 26 May 2017

Glen Scotia 25-year-old added to range

The new £250 expression was launched at this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
Latest news 13 December 2018

Ballantine’s debuts Signature Flavour series

The travel retail range will explore the blended Scotch’s core flavour characteristics.
Latest news 12 June 2018

Johnnie Walker Triple Cask new to duty free

The Black Label spin-off is available exclusively from Dufry travel retail stores.
Latest news 06 December 2016

Gordon & MacPhail launches £10k collection

The limited edition Speyside Collection features six rare vintage single malt Scotch whiskies.
Latest news 10 April 2017

Glengoyne creates ‘ultimate’ Easter egg

A bottle of 21-year-old Glengoyne Scotch whisky sits inside the huge, handmade chocolate egg.
Latest news 11 July 2019

Johnnie Walker launches Highball campaign

The blended Scotch will target ‘trendsetting’ cities to make the serve the ‘next big thing’.
Latest news 20 November 2015

The Last Drop releases first single malt

Glen Garioch 1967 bottling marks company’s first foray outside the world of blended Scotch.
Latest news 22 February 2016

Michel Roux helps Balvenie explain ‘craft’

The chef has partnered with the Scotch whisky brand to explore the ‘true meaning of craftsmanship’.
Latest news 01 March 2016

Glenmorangie moves into sunglasses

The Scotch brand has created a bespoke line of sunglasses fashioned out of used whisky casks.
Latest news 30 January 2018

Glenmorangie expands as whisky demand rises

The Scotch whisky distillery is to build an additional stillhouse to meet increasing demand.
Latest news 27 August 2015

Victorian whisky unearthed in time capsule

A bottle of what appears to be Scotch whisky has been discovered within a Victorian time capsule.
Latest news 22 December 2016

Copper Dog blended malt whisky launches

Created by the Craigellachie Hotel, the expression combines eight Speyside malts.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 26 August 2016

SWA: ‘ambitious’ free trade deals needed

Comments from David Frost follow discussions with International Trade Secretary Liam Fox.
Latest news 18 August 2016

Strathearn to auction first whisky bottles

One of Scotland’s smallest distilleries will hand-deliver bottle 001 to the highest bidder.
Latest news 20 February 2017

Italian bottler Silvano Samaroli dies

Samaroli was known for his ‘legendary’ bottlings, which are among the most coveted in the world.
Latest news 18 May 2017

Lidl launches £17.49 single malts

The three whiskies have been sourced from Speyside, Islay and Highland distilleries.
Latest news 02 March 2017

First female leader appointed head of SWA

Karen Betts joins from the British FCO, where she was previously British ambassador to Morocco.
Latest news 18 October 2017

Victorian James Eadie blend resurrected

James Eadie’s Trade Mark X blend has been recreated 160 years after its conception.
Latest news 01 September 2016

Loch Lomond to launch travel retail range

Two new duty free exclusive whiskies will form part of the firm’s core travel retail range.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 20 May 2019

Campbeltown bids for ‘whiskiest place’ title

Glen Scotia distillery has launched a campaign to celebrate the region’s whisky heritage.
Latest news 14 September 2016

Wolfburn announces second whisky release

Wolfburn Aurora is an NAS single malt from Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery.
Latest news 23 November 2015

Industry responds on transparency debate

Further debate on transparency is needed, say SWA members, following our open letter on the issue.
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.
Latest news 21 September 2017

Glenfiddich Winter Storm has icewine touch

The latest addition in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series has been finished in icewine casks.
Latest news 16 May 2018

Royal Salute marks wedding with $10k blend

The first of only 70 luxury Royal Salute bottles will be gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 11 June 2019

‘Chinese-style’ whisky and tea blend bottled

The alcoholic tea blend offers whisky lovers an ‘alternative’ drinking experience.
Latest news 06 April 2016

Diageo and SWA agree Indian whisky changes

Bagpiper exports are halted and McDowell’s labelling is set to change following ‘helpful’ talks.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 27 July 2015

Chinese launch £3m whisky investment fund

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

SWA hails China fakes breakthrough

Counterfeit bottle caps case represents a number of legal firsts, the organisation says.
Latest news 06 September 2016

Last Drop Distillers sold to Sazerac

Luxury independent bottler the Last Drop Distillers has been acquired by US drinks group Sazerac.
Latest news 08 June 2019

Johnnie Walker’s Jim Beveridge awarded OBE

The master blender for Johnnie Walker has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 26 February 2018

Jane Walker whisky launches in US

A female version of Johnnie Walker’s Striding Man will grace bottles in the US.
Latest news 07 December 2016

Toulvaddie distillery claims historic first

The new Highland distillery is believed to be the first solely founded by a woman.
Latest news 20 January 2018

Whisky seized in ‘Prohibition-style’ raids

Armed police raided Canadian whisky bars for selling SMWS whisky ‘illegally’.
Latest news 13 June 2016

Glenfiddich reveals new brand ambassador

Speyside-born Struan Grant Ralph has adopted the role previously occupied by Ian Millar.
Latest news 12 September 2016

Tomatin unveils travel retail exclusives

The range will include eight-year-old, 15-year-old and 40-year-old single malt whiskies.
Latest news 23 August 2017

Johnnie Walker extends Blenders’ Batch range

Rum Cask Finish, Wine Cask Blend and Espresso Roast whiskies join the brand’s experimental series.
Latest news 07 November 2018

Historic MacNair’s whisky brand relaunches

The Victorian blend has been resurrected by GlenAllachie distillery as a peated blended malt.
Latest news 18 July 2016

Hotel bar launches whisky experience

Guests can enjoy a tutored nosing and tasting session of different whiskies from around the world.
Latest news 25 April 2017

Sheep Dip and Pig’s Nose unveil new designs

The new packaging aims to highlight each blended whisky’s ‘craft credentials’.
Latest news 16 April 2018

Edinburgh to get Johnnie Walker attraction

The city is to welcome a state-of-the-art whisky experience as part of a £150m investment.
Latest news 22 June 2018

‘World’s first’ Anglo-Scots whisky created

Lakes distillery has used whiskies from both sides of the border in a hybrid blended malt.
Latest news 13 December 2017

Lindores Abbey starts whisky production

The Lowland distillery at Fife’s historic landmark is set to begin its first distillation.
Latest news 08 March 2018

Balvenie appoints new global ambassador

Gemma Paterson, previously US east ambassador, will take over the role from Sam Simmons.
Latest news 22 August 2019

Rye-finished Chivas headed for Australia

Chivas Extra 13 is decorated with ‘iconic images of Americana’ and inspired by Prohibition.
Latest news 08 August 2017

Cartographer designs hand-drawn whisky map

Artist Kevin Sheehan took over 120 hours to sketch a map of Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
Latest news 29 April 2016

Compass Box launches ‘transparency’ whisky

Company marks campaign progress to date with the release of Enlightenment, a new blended malt.
Latest news 04 July 2018

Grant’s range has radical revamp

Changes include the renaming of the flagship blend and the launch of three new expressions.
Latest news 11 October 2016

Longmorn replaces 16-year-old with new range

A ‘reinterpreted’ 16-year-old and a new 23-year-old will be released globally in 2017.
Latest news 17 May 2017

SWA meets farmers over animal feed shortage

Farmers raised concerns over the use of distillery by-products in renewable energy plants.
Latest news 08 October 2015

Diageo prints nutritional info on whisky

Diageo plans to print nutritional information on bottles of whisky in the US.
Latest news 20 March 2017

Lochside 1972 grain is new Last Drop release

Only 106 bottles of the Highland single grain, priced at £2,400 each, will be released.
Latest news 27 March 2018

Douglas Laing bottlings mark 70th birthday

The independent bottler is releasing a number of limited-edition whiskies to celebrate.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 08 August 2019

Cardhu renovation gets planning approval

Diageo’s plans to upgrade Cardhu distillery’s visitor centre have been approved.
Latest news 22 January 2018

Diageo’s distillery tourism at record high

Business is booming for whisky tourism, as Diageo’s visitor centres see a rise of over 15%.
Latest news 25 October 2016

SWA chief quits to join Boris Johnson at FCO

David Frost will become a special advisor on foreign affairs to the UK Foreign Secretary.
Latest news 11 August 2017

Wemyss Family Collection unveiled

Annual blended malt releases will look at the various influences on whisky flavour.
Latest news 04 February 2016

Miss Whisky joins William Grant UK

Alwynne Gwilt, aka Miss Whisky, has joined the Glenfiddich and Balvenie producer’s prestige team.
Latest news 26 September 2017

Ballantine’s launches single malts series

Glenburgie, Glentauchers and Miltonduff single malts have been released under the blend’s brand.
Latest news 21 August 2019

Aldi launches Glen Marnoch 25 Year Old

The single malt is released as part of the supermarket’s first Spirits of Scotland Festival.
Latest news 06 January 2016

‘Last’ Billy Connolly whisky bottle donated

Glasgow Museums set to display last known miniature, produced in the 1970s by Douglas Laing & Co.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 05 July 2019

Ronnie Scott’s launches anniversary whisky

The 12-year-old blend was created with Angus Dundee to commemorate the jazz club’s 60th birthday.
Latest news 07 October 2019

Auction raises £370k for cancer charity

The online sale of rare bottles donated by the industry will help fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
Latest news 19 February 2016

Bruichladdich pledges transparency support

Islay distillery promises more open approach as thousands sign up to Compass Box campaign.
Latest news 19 July 2019

‘Earliest’ whisky still mention found

The 1505 entry in Aberdeen’s Burgh Records mentions a still to make ‘aquavite’ and rosewater.
Latest news 04 December 2015

Glenfiddich gets green light to expand

Approval has been granted for a multi-million pound expansion of the Speyside distillery.
Latest news 13 September 2016

Spencerfield Spirit sold to Ian Macleod

Producer of Sheep Dip whisky and Edinburgh Gin has changed hands for an undisclosed sum.
Latest news 24 October 2016

SWA urged to abandon minimum pricing fight

‘Respect democracy’, Association is told, after legal defeat in Court of Session.
Latest news 27 April 2016

Jack Daniel’s owner buys BenRiach

Brown-Forman has purchased The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million.
Latest news 03 February 2017

New Borders whisky distilleries get go-ahead

Two new £40m malt and grain distilleries are to be built in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.
Latest news 20 October 2016

Masters of Whisky reinstated by Diageo

Dramatic company U-turn follows axing of much-praised educational initiative two months ago.
Latest news 05 March 2018

‘New dawn’ for Jura as it overhauls range

The island distillery is changing its entire range of whiskies as it moves in a new direction.
Latest news 26 November 2018

£62m barley research hub to open in Scotland

The International Barley Hub will make Scotland the global centre for barley research.
Latest news 07 September 2017

Arran malt marks distiller anniversary

Limited edition single malt whisky celebrates James MacTaggart’s 10 years at Arran.
Latest news 07 October 2019

Kininvie Works unveils experimental whiskies

Kininvie’s first experimental whiskies include a rye, triple-distilled malt and single blend.
Latest news 29 October 2015

Compass Box transparency breaks EU law

The bottler removed detailed information about two new whiskies after contact from the SWA.
Latest news 10 December 2015

Doughnut shop creates peaty Jura treat

A Soho doughnut shop has partnered with the Hebridean distillery to create a heavily peated treat.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 13 December 2017

Daftmill set to release first whisky

The Lowland distillery will bottle its first malt more than a decade after it was founded.
Latest news 14 October 2019

Scotchwhisky.com to close

A goodbye message from Scotchwhisky.com.
Latest news 18 February 2016

Scottish Leader boosts Distell sales

Blend shows strong growth in South Africa and Taiwan, while malts perform well in northern Europe.
Latest news 08 August 2016

Benromach unveils new distillery exclusive

The Forres distillery has launched its second ever distillery exclusive.
Latest news 23 September 2016

Dalmore unveils new 35-year-old whisky

Aged in three different casks, the latest release from the Highland distillery will cost £3,500.
Latest news 07 June 2017

Royal Salute unveils 21yo Polo Edition

The new blend will launch in Singapore travel retail before a global roll-out later this year.
Latest news 03 August 2017

Is this the best job interview in the world?

Grant’s whisky will send applicants on a 10-day global trip as it seeks a new brand ambassador.
Latest news 11 April 2018

Famous Grouse launches cask-inspired blends

The new range of ‘everyday premium’ blends are designed to highlight cask character.
Latest news 27 September 2019

Cotswolds unveils first Peated Cask release

The English whisky distillery will release its new malt matured in ex-Islay quarter casks.
Latest news 09 August 2016

Diageo to axe Masters of Whisky programme

The influential US education and mentoring programme will close with the loss of about 40 jobs.
Latest news 23 June 2016

Lagavulin launches 25YO anniversary bottling

The Islay distillery's anniversary bottling pays homage to its past and present distillers.
Latest news 27 June 2016

GlenWyvis crowdfunding effort exceeds £2m

GlenWyvis distillery has smashed its initial crowdfunding target by more than £500,000.
Latest news 01 July 2016

Tomatin unveils 1971 vintage malt

Tomatin 1971 is the first whisky release in the brand’s Warehouse 6 Collection.
Latest news 13 July 2016

SMWS overhauls Edinburgh venue

The 28 Queen Street venue closes temporarily while it undergoes a £300,000 renovation project.
Latest news 14 July 2016

Tobermory offers chance to win rare malt

Two new whisky releases are part of a competition to win a bottle of Tobermory 42-year-old.
Latest news 10 August 2016

SMWS designs whisky personality test

Answering these questions should scientifically match you with your perfect whisky style.
Latest news 15 September 2016

Edrington unveils new global HQ in Glasgow

The Macallan and Highland Park owner will relocate to 100 Queen Street in spring 2017.
Latest news 22 September 2016

Cabrach distillery seeks £5.3m investment

The money will finance a distillery and heritage centre highlighting the area’s illicit whisky past.
Latest news 13 December 2016

Glengoyne reveals Teapot Dram V

Inspired by a 150-year-long Glengoyne distillery tradition, only 3,138 bottles are being released.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 03 February 2017

Laphroaig launches travel retail exclusives

The two no-age-statement single malts will both be available in global duty free stores by April.
Latest news 14 March 2017

Tomatin Five Virtues inspired by elements

The single malt collection is inspired by the elements wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
Latest news 07 June 2017

Distillery Challenge raises £10k for charity

A total of 55 bottles were collected for the raffle during the Great Whisky Distillery Challenge.
Latest news 20 June 2017

Royal Salute 30yo Flask Edition released

The limited edition release is a collaboration with award-winning designer Afroditi Krassa.
Latest news 20 August 2019

Glenkinchie Tattoo honours Edinburgh parade

The Edinburgh distillery and military spectacle have collaborated on an exclusive whisky.
Latest news 14 September 2017

Johnnie Walker releases Blade Runner whisky

Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut marks the release of the sci-fi sequel.
Latest news 24 April 2018

Eden Mill launches its first single malts

The Fife distillery has launched seven single cask single malts with various mash bills.
Latest news 23 March 2018

‘Mystery’ Glenlivet Code launches worldwide

The distillery has released a new single malt with no cask information or tasting notes.
Latest news 10 April 2018

Box distillery rebrands to ‘avoid confusion’

The Swedish distiller will change its name to avoid a ‘brand collision’ with Compass Box.
Latest news 15 June 2018

Royal Salute launches Kew Palace Edition

The 28-year-old blend is designed to evoke the aromas of the palace’s kitchen gardens.
Latest news 15 June 2018

MacLean selects SMWS anniversary whiskies

The whisky writer has selected 21 single casks to mark the Society's 35th anniversary.
Latest news 25 April 2019

Scottish Leader debuts first blended malt

The blended whisky brand’s first foray into the style is exclusive to global travel retail.
Latest news 20 August 2019

Whisky series highlights cask evolution

Whisky Illuminati’s Solaria series will explore how five single malts develop over four years.
Latest news 23 July 2018

Explore Scotland’s new island whisky trail

Whisky lovers can take in four distilleries while island-hopping Scotland’s west coast.
Latest news 26 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.
Latest news 17 July 2019

Diageo whisky production faces strike threat

More than 1,500 workers are threatening to strike after rejecting a 2.5% pay offer.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 12 January 2017

Dalmore 50 Year Old to cost £50,000

The Highland single malt marks master distiller Richard Paterson’s 50 years in whisky.
Latest news 08 February 2017

Douglas Laing unveils Consortium of Cards

Four limited edition Old Particular single cask whiskies will be released throughout 2017.
Latest news 09 February 2017

Big Peat to print pals on Fèis Ìle bottling

The artwork for the 2017 limited edition whisky will feature more than 300 photos of whisky fans.
Latest news 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'.
Latest news 18 September 2015

Johnnie Walker launches ‘biggest’ campaign

The brand’s hugely successful Keep Walking platform is rebooted to arrest recent sales declines.
Latest news 13 November 2015

Dewar’s launches oldest whisky expression

The 30-year-old ‘ultimate’ blended whisky will be a travel retail exclusive from this December.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 27 January 2016

Malt whisky projects in £1m funding boost

Two distilleries in western Highlands and Perth & Kinross to benefit from government grants.
Latest news 21 April 2016

Johnnie Walker launches ‘green’ plug-in

Earth Mode measures internet users’ digital carbon footprint in ‘eye-opening’ new initiative.
Latest news 14 June 2016

Work begins on Raasay whisky distillery

Production is set to start in April next year, with the first whisky likely to be bottled in 2020.
Latest news 23 September 2016

Royal Salute blend marks Union of the Crowns

Travel retail exclusive 32-year-old commemorates the accession to the throne of King James VI.
Latest news 26 September 2016

Compass Box reveals transparency ‘solution’

Detailed information on blend components will be available to consumers following new legal advice.
Latest news 07 October 2016

SMWS plans Europe-wide expansion

France relaunch is society’s bridgehead to expand its activities across continental Europe.
Latest news 12 July 2017

Last Drop releases 1971 vintage blend

Tenth release from the rare spirits bottler underwent three-part maturation process.
Latest news 07 August 2017

$10,000 glass of Macallan ‘is a fake’

An investigation has been launched following the purchase at a St Moritz hotel by a Chinese guest.
Latest news 08 September 2017

Cabrach distillery gets planning go-ahead

The £5m plant and heritage centre will be built in an area famed for its illicit stills.
Latest news 10 October 2017

Rosebank distillery set to reopen

Ian Macleod Distillers hopes to have the coveted Lowland distillery operational by 2019.
Latest news 18 October 2017

SMWS bottles first Indian malts

The six-year-old single cask single malts were made at a ‘prominent distillery in Goa’.
Latest news 27 March 2018

Macallan 50 Years Old unveiled

The £25,000 Speyside single malt whisky will be limited to only 200 bottles worldwide.
Latest news 29 March 2016

Kilchoman’s MacLellan loses cancer fight

John MacLellan, distillery manager of Kilchoman, has passed away following a battle with cancer.
Latest news 19 August 2016

Distillery namesakes offered festival entry

Speyside’s new Distilled festival is offering free tickets to anyone named after a distillery.
Latest news 01 September 2016

Glenfiddich unveils Experimental Series

The Speyside distillery has revealed the first two whiskies in its new experimental series.
Latest news 03 July 2017

Auchentoshan Bartender’s Malt launched

Twelve bartenders have created a single malt whisky designed to be mixed in cocktails.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 21 December 2017

Lost Distillery Company creates mini pack

The gift pack includes seven blended malts made in the style of lost distilleries’ whisky.
Latest news 16 January 2018

Johnnie Walker to introduce Jane Walker

The Striding Man has been transformed into the Striding Woman for a new whisky edition.
Latest news 25 April 2019

Women offered whisky-making internships

A Highland distillery is offering all-expenses-paid placements to women ‘from all walks of life’.
Latest news 25 September 2019

Whisky Show creates ‘magic’ UV bottles

Whiskies printed with ink only visible under UV light will be launched at the London show.
Latest news 24 January 2018

Zagatti Collection to go on public display

The whisky collection will be exhibited in a Dutch museum due to open later this year.
Latest news 02 November 2018

SMWS Jazz Trio explores cask finishing

Three whiskies heralding from the same cask have been finished in different woods.
Latest news 27 June 2019

Johnnie Walker Black Label Origin unveiled

The new range includes four Islay, Highland, Lowland and Speyside blended malts and blends.
Latest news 08 December 2015

Arbikie offers cask investment opportunity

The Highlands distillery is selling newly-laid casks for £10,000 as a ‘luxury whisky investment’.
Latest news 10 February 2016

Raasay whisky distillery given green light

Construction work at the R&B Distillers facility at Borodale House is due to begin in April.
Latest news 15 July 2016

Chivas funds ‘innovative’ social start-ups

Five social enterprises share US$750,000 funding in culmination of second year of The Venture.
Latest news 26 August 2016

Pulteney fan flies 800 miles for £33 whisky

He made the journey from Lincolnshire to Wick for a distillery tour and a bottle of 12-year-old.
Latest news 10 May 2017

SMWS to open second London bar

Kaleidoscope at Devonshire Square in the City will be open to non-members of the society.
Latest news 26 September 2018

Futuristic experience pops up at Whisky Show

Explore the future of whisky with Scotchwhisky.com at the London Whisky Show.
Latest news 26 June 2019

Glenlivet Enigma poses puzzle for drinkers

The fourth edition in The Glenlivet’s mystery series is a US exclusive.
Latest news 17 April 2019

Glenfiddich loses label trademark battle

The Speyside distillery has claimed an Indian whisky company’s label is too similar to its own.
Latest news 01 August 2017

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

A rare 27-year-old expression from the extinct Lowland distillery is limited to 500 bottles.
Latest news 04 March 2019

Diageo hires first female cooper apprentices

Two women have been accepted on Diageo’s four-year coopering apprenticeship in Scotland.
Latest news 08 January 2016

Drink less than 14 whiskies a week, UK told

New alcohol guidance from the UK government recommends drinking no more than 14 drams per week.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 27 September 2017

Adelphi adopts Bitcoin tech to battle fakes

New releases will embrace Bitcoin’s blockchain technology in a bid to combat fake whisky.
Latest news 12 July 2017

Glenallachie sold to Billy Walker

The Speyside distillery has been bought by a consortium headed by the former BenRiach MD.
Latest news 23 September 2019

Cask experiments unveiled at Whisky Show

Sample exclusive maturation experiments at the London Whisky Show with Scotchwhisky.com.
Latest news 07 February 2019

Raasay launches ‘accessible’ 30-litre casks

The island distillery is selling ‘more accessible’ small casks of its first single malt.
Latest news 25 April 2017

Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch series grows

Part of the brand’s experimental range, the latest blend is made up of more than 200 whiskies.
Latest news 19 July 2019

Holyrood Distillery reveals opening date

The first malt distillery to operate in Edinburgh in nearly a century will open this summer.
Latest news 17 August 2015

Burn Stewart master blender joins Bladnoch

Burn Stewart master blender Ian Macmillan has joined Bladnoch as master distiller.
Latest news 08 November 2017

Gartbreck distillery plans could be revived

The resolution of a land dispute at the Islay site looks set to resurrect the project.
Latest news 27 June 2016

Glenrothes to study how music affects whisky

Glenrothes will conduct a study to see whether music affects how people taste whisky.
Latest news 26 September 2016

Epicurean bar prepares to open in Edinburgh

The cocktail and spirits menu will highlight how European flavours have influenced Scottish produce.
Latest news 06 February 2017

Macallan veteran joins Ardgowan distillery

Former Macallan managing director Willie Phillips has been appointed chairman of Ardgowan.
Latest news 27 February 2017

Ardross distillery gets planning approval

The new Highland distillery will feature two warehouses, a blending lab and a tasting lodge.
Latest news 18 April 2019

Hebridean Whisky Festival launches

The event will showcase four of the region’s distilleries and its ‘spectacular’ whisky trail.
Latest news 14 May 2019

Ex-Edrington whisky maker joins Ardgowan

Max McFarlane has joined the Lowland distillery to help shape its spirit character.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 23 November 2015

Third distillery planned in Scottish Borders

A third company has joined the race to build the Scottish Borders’ first distillery since 1837.
Latest news 02 December 2015

Whyte & Mackay signs US deal with Gallo

Philippines-owned producer hopes the wine giant will drive growth for Dalmore, Jura and John Barr.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 04 April 2019

Loch Lomond returns to Open with new malts

Golfers Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke have helped create the two new whiskies.
Latest news 14 December 2018

Diageo plans new US$130m Kentucky distillery

The multinational intends to produce a variety of different whiskeys with a new US production site.
Latest news 22 July 2019

Bladnoch opens visitor centre’s doors

The Lowland distillery’s new facility features a gallery, gift shop and tasting bar.
Latest news 27 July 2015

Aussie entrepreneur buys Bladnoch distillery

Bladnoch distillery will run once again after the site was purchased by an Australian businessman.
Latest news 15 November 2017

Aldi launches Glen Marnoch 29 Year Old

The low-priced aged single malt forms part of Aldi’s Christmas spirits range.
Latest news 08 May 2019

Johnnie Walker Experience gets go-ahead

Plans for the multi-million-pound Edinburgh attraction have been approved by authorities.
Latest news 20 April 2017

Diageo to axe 100 jobs over Brexit fears

GMB Scotland claims jobs are under threat at the Johnnie Walker producer’s bottling plants.
Latest news 26 July 2016

Dalmore unveils limited edition Quintessence

NAS single malt Quintessence, finished in five Californian red wine casks, will be priced at £1,000.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 04 April 2017

Macallan auction sets new world record

The single malt collection almost doubled its pre-sale estimate, selling for nearly HK$8m.
Latest news 09 May 2017

Outer Hebrides gets first whisky festival

On the Rocks will take place in June, inspired by the new Whisky Galore! film.
Latest news 22 May 2017

Tomatin reveals Scottish DNA

The average Scot’s DNA descends largely from Beaker People, Germanic and Norse Viking lineage.
Latest news 12 June 2017

Holyrood distillery seeks £5.5m investment

The money will be used to build the distillery and visitor centre in Edinburgh.
Latest news 25 July 2019

Game of Thrones whiskies boost Diageo sales

The launch of Johnnie Walker White Walker and the GOT malts were a big success for Diageo.
Latest news 02 September 2019

Climate change-resistant barley gene found

Scientists have discovered a barley gene which could help future-proof barley against drought.
Latest news 29 April 2019

Highland Whisky Festival prepares to launch

Visitors can expect behind-the-scenes tours and one-off events at the whisky distilleries.
Latest news 18 May 2017

Whisky named as recycling ‘villain’

Mix of materials makes whisky packaging hard to process for reuse, says Recycling Association.
Latest news 15 October 2018

Douglas Laing reveals ‘twisted’ blended malt

The indie bottler’s latest anniversary whisky contains malts from every region in Scotland.
Latest news 12 February 2019

Johnnie Walker Experience plans revealed

The Edinburgh experience is designed to be ‘one of the greatest whisky attractions in the world’.
Latest news 05 July 2016

Work begins on Lindores Abbey distillery

Building work is now underway following a lengthy excavation process at the historical site.
Latest news 05 September 2016

Richard Paterson celebrates 50th anniversary

‘The nose’ will celebrate five decades in the whisky industry with a global tasting tour.
Latest news 18 February 2016

Compass Box launches transparency campaign

Need for legislative change and greater clarity is a ‘no-brainer’, says company founder John Glaser.
Latest news 13 July 2017

Dalmore unveils 2017 distillery exclusive

Up to 270 bottles of the £200 Dalmore Distillery Exclusive Vintage 2000 are available.
Latest news 09 October 2017

Port Ellen and Brora to reopen

The two cult distilleries will restart production by 2020 in a £35m investment by owner Diageo.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 15 September 2016

Richard Paterson chooses whisky understudy

Gregg Glass will join Whyte & Mackay as blender and whisky maker, reporting to Richard Paterson.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 30 January 2017

GlenWyvis malt launch marks distillery build

Limited edition single malt Highland Inspiration marks start of distillery building.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 15 February 2017

Whisky legend Dr Jim Swan dies

The renowned whisky consultant leaves a global distilling legacy behind him.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 21 December 2018

Glenturret distillery sold to Lalique owner

The home of The Famous Grouse has been sold to the crystal manufacturer’s owner.
Latest news 01 March 2016

Lagavulin 8yo bottling marks bicentenary

Famously smoky Islay distillery celebrates 200th birthday with two releases of special expression.
Latest news 27 January 2017

Famous Grouse raises £600k for RSPB charity

The money is being used to support the protection of the endangered grouse species across the UK.
Latest news 08 March 2018

New Hedonism edition toasts women in whisky

Compass Box is releasing a new Hedonism expression in honour of its female workforce.
Latest news 12 October 2018

Glenmorangie restores Dornoch oyster reefs

The distillery is funding an effort to revive Dornoch’s extinct Native European oyster population.
Latest news 17 December 2018

Compass Box debuts two ‘stranger’ creations

The new releases include ‘spirit drink’ Stranger & Stranger and blended malt whisky Juveniles.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 01 August 2019

Glen Moray launches Rhum Agricole Project

Glen Moray has used Rhum Agricole casks to finish its latest ‘curiosity’ single malt.
Latest news 24 July 2019

Whisky industry unites for charity auction

The second annual auction arranged by industry ambassadors will benefit Scottish charity the Ben.
Latest news 11 January 2018

Johnnie Walker launches Sherry Cask Finish

The brand’s experimental Blenders’ Batch Sherry Cask Finish debuts as a travel retail exclusive.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 29 March 2018

Whisky caching returns to Spirit of Speyside

Festival-goers will again hunt for hidden caches of whisky across Speyside this May.
Latest news 08 May 2018

Raffle returns for World Whisky Day 2018

Buy a ticket for the charity raffle and you could win over £2,000 worth of whisky.
Latest news 24 December 2018

First Highland Whisky Festival announced

The festival will incorporate eight distilleries along a scenic driving route through the Highlands.
Latest news 08 April 2019

Macallan master distiller to join Bladnoch

Dr Nick Savage will join the recently-revived Lowland distillery as its new master distiller.
Latest news 17 May 2019

World Whisky Day 2019 celebrations begin

Events will take place in regions as remote as Antarctica as part of the annual festivities.
Latest news 03 July 2019

‘Rare’ Glenfiddich celebrates visitor centre

The Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 commemorates the tourist attraction’s 50th anniversary.
Latest news 11 July 2019

Jameson Triple Triple lands in Duty Free

The triple-matured, triple-distilled expression is said to be ‘a fresh take’ on Jameson.
Latest news 08 August 2019

Glenfiddich releases Taiwan wine cask malts

The Speyside distillery has revealed a duo of ‘incredibly sweet’ wine-finished Taiwan exclusives.
Latest news 13 September 2019

Lagavulin reveals 2019 Jazz Festival malt

A 21-year-old matured in refill and recharred casks celebrates the festival’s 21st anniversary.
Latest news 22 December 2016

William Grant appoints 100th ambassador

Richard Blanchard will represent single malt Glenfiddich in Australia and New Zealand.
Latest news 06 February 2019

Douglas Laing creates ‘Elements’ range

The single cask collection starts with a 12-year-old Craigellachie ‘Fire’ bottling.
Latest news 25 October 2016

Million-pound whisky leak prompts probe

Loch Lomond Group’s blended whisky loss sparks official environmental investigation.
Latest news 24 May 2018

Georgie Crawford to revive Port Ellen

The Lagavulin manager will leave her post to bring the cult Islay malt back into production.
Latest news 30 May 2018

Macallan 72 Years Old priced at US$60,000

The single malt’s oldest release to date, distilled in the 1940s, launches in August.
Latest news 14 June 2018

Higginbottom whisky brand revived

Four single cask bottlings have been released by the whisky maker’s great-great-grandson.
Latest news 03 June 2016

Glenlivet Cipher challenges whisky drinkers

The new interactive release from The Glenlivet contains no cask information, age or tasting notes.
Latest news 26 July 2017

Rare whisky auctions achieve £2m per month

Popularity of whisky auction websites helps to boost rare single malt sales in the UK.
Latest news 05 September 2017

The Glenlivet 12 will return in three years

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

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

The miniature could contain some of the only whisky left from the lost distillery.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 12 September 2016

Johnnie Walker Red Rye kicks off new series

The blended whisky brand is introducing a new series of experimental releases.
Latest news 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’.
Latest news 29 September 2017

Scotland’s first vertical distillery planned

The planned Port of Leith distillery in Edinburgh will be arranged vertically in a 40-metre tower.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 27 September 2019

Benromach 1969 unveiled at £8,000

The 50-year-old single cask single malt is the oldest whisky in the distillery’s current range.
Latest news 01 December 2017

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost launches

The new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare blend features whisky from lost distilleries.
Latest news 13 June 2019

Johnnie Walker debuts Song of Ice and Fire

The two limited edition blended whiskies are will ‘continue the legacy’ of Game of Thrones.
Latest news 18 October 2018

R&B discontinues Borders grain whisky

The blender has withdrawn its single grain brand after postponing plans for a Borders distillery.
Latest news 30 April 2018

Daftmill Inaugural Release to be balloted

The first single malt from Daftmill distillery will be sold in a randomly allocated ballot.
Latest news 12 June 2018

Speyside opens Aviemore visitor experience

The Snug in Aviemore will host tastings, events and local art away from ‘the secret distillery’.
Latest news 26 July 2018

Johnnie Walker Blue celebrates Port Ellen

Whisky from the lost distillery sits at the heart of the new Johnnie Walker Ghost & Rare edition.
Latest news 15 March 2019

Clynelish and Cardhu revamp plans revealed

The distilleries’ visitor centres are to be overhauled as part of Diageo’s ambitious tourism plans.
Latest news 18 July 2019

Royal Salute adds new 21-year-olds to range

A blended malt and a blend of ‘lost’ whiskies are permanent additions to Royal Salute’s stable.
Latest news 23 July 2019

Loch Lomond releases Kerr wine cask finish

The whisky has been created with golf star Cristie Kerr ahead of the Women’s British Open.
Latest news 09 August 2019

Netflix’s Outlaw King inspires new whisky

The whisky has been created to celebrate the Netflix film about the life of Robert the Bruce.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 04 April 2019

Glenrothes single cask is Heathrow exclusive

The distillery’s new, limited edition whisky can only be found at Heathrow airport.
Latest news 05 December 2018

Benromach 1978 marks end of anniversary year

The vintage builds on the Speyside distillery’s 20th anniversary malt releases.
Latest news 21 April 2016

Bruichladdich honours transparency pledge

Islay distillery publishes the detailed recipe for ‘The Classic Laddie’ expression on its website.
Latest news 14 November 2017

Kilchoman to double distillation capacity

The Islay distillery will add two more stills in a bid to cash in on the buoyant malts market.
Latest news 07 August 2018

Dornoch seeks funding for new distillery

The distillery’s owners will use funds from the campaign to move production to a new, larger site.
Latest news 20 August 2018

Silent Speyside distillery could reopen

The Scottish government is seeking investment to bring distilling back to Dallas Dhu.
Latest news 07 September 2018

Compass Box introduces The Spaniard whisky

The Spanish wine-influenced blended malt joins the whisky maker’s permanent range.
Latest news 26 October 2018

Craigellachie gives away 51 Year Old whisky

The distillery will be sharing every bottle of its new malt with whisky lovers, without charge.
Latest news 23 August 2019

Macallan named among world’s top attractions

The Speyside distillery has been named one of Time Magazine’s 2019 Greatest Places to visit.
Latest news 20 January 2016

Mike Keiller joins Last Drop board

Ex-Morrison Bowmore CEO to take charge of financial and corporate strategy at rare spirits business.
Latest news 08 March 2016

Campbell named new Grouse master blender

Cutty Sark blender Kirsteen Campbell replaces Gordon Motion as master blender of The Famous Grouse.
Latest news 08 March 2016

Laphroaig adds Lore NAS bottling to range

New bottling aims to celebrate distillery’s two centuries of whisky-making knowledge and tradition.
Latest news 12 April 2016

Beckham on board for new Haig Club release

Diageo readies a new single grain launch, continuing its tie-in with the former England captain.
Latest news 21 July 2016

BenRiach invests heavily in whisky stocks

Owner of BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh made reduced £7.3m profit in 2015, accounts show.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 26 September 2016

Bacardi names Bell global malts ambassador

Georgie Bell will focus on raising the profile of the company’s five single malt brands.
Latest news 15 December 2016

Jobs to go in Invergordon distillery revamp

The £15m grain distillery upgrade includes replacing the existing dark grains plant.
Latest news 14 March 2017

Javier Bardem visits Strathisla

The Oscar winner swapped Macallan for Chivas Regal on a visit to the Speyside distillery.
Latest news 17 July 2017

Raasay names first master distiller

Recent graduate Iain Robertson will take charge at the distillery, due to open in September.
Latest news 29 June 2018

Last Drop releases Glenrothes 1968 ‘twins’

The two single malts are the first Speyside releases from the rare spirits specialist.
Latest news 21 March 2019

Highland Park to open new Kirkwall store

The shop in the heart of the Orkney capital will offer exclusive whiskies and merchandise.
Latest news 17 December 2015

William Grant CEO steps down

Stella David is to step down from her role as CEO of William Grant & Sons early next year.
Latest news 29 July 2016

Whisky House opens at Singapore Changi

The new DFS store boasts the largest selection of single malts in Asia travel retail.
Latest news 13 September 2016

Diageo 2016 Special Releases are revealed

The oldest release from Port Ellen distillery is among Diageo’s 2016 Special Releases.
Latest news 12 September 2017

Isle of Raasay distillery starts production

The island whisky distillery has started operations this week ahead of its official opening.
Latest news 21 February 2019

Compass Box launches Tobias & The Angel

A blend of Clynelish and Caol Ila, the whisky is a follow-up to the ground breaking Eleuthera.
Latest news 26 September 2019

Zagatti Collection book series released

The five-book compendium details the 3,000 rare whiskies in the famous collection.
Latest news 05 February 2016

Speyside Distillers outlines expansion plans

The Spey whisky producer has outlined expansion plans following a £2.3m funding boost.
Latest news 01 March 2016

Bruichladdich defends transparency move

The Islay distiller claims its publication of The Classic Laddie recipe next month is legal.
Latest news 11 November 2016

Johnnie Walker opens House in Middle East

A whisky scent bar and exclusive bottlings feature at the Middle East’s first Johnnie Walker House.
Latest news 26 September 2017

Dewar’s 25-year-old to replace Signature

Dewar’s is ‘reinforcing its commitment to age statements’ with the launch of a 25-year-old blend.
Latest news 19 October 2017

Glen Keith distillery releases single malt

The Speyside distillery has launched its first single malt since reopening in 2013.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 02 July 2018

Diageo starts build of £6.4m whisky lab

The new facility will be a state-of-the-art hub for whisky blending and testing.
Latest news 05 July 2018

Bladnoch 10 Year Old joins distillery range

The Lowland distillery has added a limited edition 10-year-old malt to its line-up.
Latest news 07 November 2018

BrewDog hires ex-Johnnie Walker boss

David Gates will lead BrewDog’s spirits division, ahead of its first whisky launch.
Latest news 11 December 2018

Ian MacMillan to leave Bladnoch distillery

The master blender and distiller will leave the Lowlands distillery he helped resurrect.
Latest news 21 May 2019

The Glenlivet is given ‘bold’ redesign

The Speyside single malt has updated its range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
Latest news 17 June 2019

Clynelish renovation plans approved

The local council has green-lighted plans to refurbish the Highland distillery’s visitor centre.
Latest news 02 October 2019

Laphroaig whisky honours Bessie Williamson

A travel retail exclusive has been released in honour of the former distillery owner.
Latest news 26 July 2016

Edrington profit falls in ‘challenging’ year

Macallan and Highland Park owner saw earnings reduced by global political and economic volatility.
Latest news 07 November 2016

Glen Grant backs Andy Murray sainthood bid

Speyside single malt wants Pope Francis to recognise new world number one tennis player.
Latest news 09 December 2016

Fake whisky haul could be ‘tip of iceberg’

Trove of counterfeit Laphroaig and Macallan could be worth nearly £1m, experts say.
Latest news 12 January 2017

Bruichladdich expands transparency move

Detailed information on the make-up of Port Charlotte Scottish Barley is now available online.
Latest news 02 May 2017

Glenrothes sold back to Edrington

Speyside malt is sold by Berry Bros & Rudd seven years after moving in opposite direction.
Latest news 12 May 2017

Oldest Brora headlines Bonhams auction

The 1972 bottling joins more than 80 lots of Macallan in the Hong Kong sale next Friday.
Latest news 06 July 2017

Holyrood Distillery names master distiller

Jack Mayo is one of a number of new appointments at the Edinburgh start-up.
Latest news 20 December 2017

Arbikie readies first rye spirit release

The distillery’s one-off bottling will raise funds for research into Motor Neurone Disease.
Latest news 01 October 2018

Longmorn 1961 ‘twins’ complete G&M series

The 57-year-old malts, priced at £30,000 a pair, are the oldest Longmorn releases to date.
Latest news 01 October 2018

White Walker released by Johnnie Walker

The Game of Thrones-themed blended whisky will be available globally from this month.
Latest news 10 October 2018

Brora revival granted planning permission

The distillery’s stillhouse will be entirely dismantled and rebuilt under the plans.
Latest news 08 July 2019

Johnnie Walker Blue remembers Glenury Royal

The latest Ghost and Rare blend celebrates the Highland distillery, which closed in 1985.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 13 November 2015

Singleton to take on Glenlivet in malts race

Diageo has revealed ambitions to develop The Singleton into the world’s leading single malt.
Latest news 16 February 2017

Rachel Barrie to leave Bowmore for BenRiach

Bowmore’s master blender will join BenRiach Distillery Company in March.
Latest news 28 March 2019

Balblair removes vintages amidst revamp

The Highland distillery has replaced its vintages with a core range of age statement malts.
Latest news 15 April 2019

Port Askaig marks birthday with 10 Year Old

The limited edition is being launched to celebrate the Islay malt brand’s 10th anniversary.
Latest news 16 April 2019

BrewDog unveils boilermaker whisky series

The three bespoke whiskies have been designed to pair with BrewDog’s beers.
Latest news 03 September 2019

Whisky researchers make yeast discovery

A major research project is underway into yeast’s impact on the creation of whisky flavour.
Latest news 17 March 2016

Law loophole to allow smaller whisky samples

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

Glengoyne opens Edinburgh whisky bar

The owner of Glengoyne single malt is opening the venue with two of Edinburgh’s restaurateurs.
Latest news 03 June 2016

BenRiach MD named Entrepreneur of the Year

Billy Walker received the award just hours after selling his company for £281 million.
Latest news 06 September 2016

Malt Whisky Trail to boost Speyside tourism

The Speyside attraction intends to 'awaken the sleeping giant' of whisky tourism.
Latest news 13 September 2016

Chivas Brothers revamps blending team

The changes represent a ‘significant development’ for the producer of Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal.
Latest news 19 January 2017

Dumbarton’s distillery tower to be destroyed

The last remaining monument of the Lowlands distillery is being demolished to make way for flats.
Latest news 30 August 2017

Balvenie Peat Week details revealed

The much-anticipated heavily peated Balvenie single malt will be available globally from October.
Latest news 03 October 2017

Billy Walker spells out Glenallachie plans

The Speyside distillery’s new owner plans to release ‘affordable, premium quality’ malts.
Latest news 23 November 2017

Clydeside distillery opens in Glasgow

Glasgow’s whisky renaissance takes a step forward with the opening of Clydeside distillery.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 09 May 2018

BenRiach Triple Distilled lands in duty free

The Speyside distillery is launching a 10-year-old triple-distilled single malt whisky.
Latest news 19 June 2018

Glasgow whisky distillery plans expansion

A £6m investment will enable the Hillington site to double its whisky making capacity.
Latest news 24 November 2018

Johnnie Walker finds Edinburgh location

A former department store on Princes Street could become a multi-million pound whisky experience.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 25 March 2019

Whyte & Mackay launches experimental arm

The Glaswegian blender’s new Whisky Works will focus on classic whiskies and modern experiments.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 05 November 2015

New contest to recognise whisky sommeliers

A new competition intends to raise the profile of the whisky expert to that of a wine sommelier.
Latest news 07 May 2019

Port Ellen revival plans submitted

Plans to revive the Islay distillery have been submitted to the local council for approval.
Latest news 25 July 2019

Diageo to release The Walking Dead Bourbon

A Kentucky Straight Bourbon inspired by the hit zombie apocalypse series is coming this autumn.
Latest news 21 August 2019

Glasgow distillery unveils first peated malt

The peated whisky will join the distillery’s burgeoning range of Lowland single malts.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 31 January 2018

Priceless mini of rare ‘Malt Mill’ auctioned

Long considered a ‘unicorn’ whisky, a miniature of ‘Malt Mill’ has surfaced at auction.
Latest news 19 April 2016

Community central to Glenwyvis plans

Planned Dingwall distillery sets out to raise more than £1.5m through community-focused share offer.
Latest news 18 May 2016

Distilleries set for 32nd Islay Festival

Whisky is a key part of Fèis Ìle, an annual celebration of Gaelic history, poetry, song and dance.
Latest news 24 May 2017

Islay gears up for Fèis Ìle 2017

This year’s Islay Festival has a packed menu of distillery open days and cultural events.
Latest news 18 August 2017

Whisky ‘tastes better with water’

A Swedish study has now provided a scientific basis for this long-held belief.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 24 May 2018

Whisky Galore! island plans £10m distillery

The South Uist plant signals whisky’s return to the area for the first time since 1844.
Latest news 11 October 2018

Caol Ila, Glenkinchie unveil visitor plans

The changes are part of Diageo’s £150m plans to overhaul distillery tourism facilities.
Latest news 15 October 2018

Latest rare Macallan misses auction record

The 1926 bottle with a label designed by Sir Peter Blake sold for US$843,200 in New York.
Latest news 21 March 2019

New Cabrach distillery designs revealed

The £6.5m heritage centre and distillery will celebrate the whisky heritage of the area.
Latest news 26 September 2019

Holyrood distillery offers membership scheme

The Edinburgh single malt’s two-tier scheme allows members to monitor its maturing spirit.
Latest news 19 July 2017

Bladnoch distillery restarts in Lowlands

Distilling has been revived at Bladnoch after an Australian businessman saved the Lowland site.
Latest news 23 October 2015

Hazelwood makes a return to travel retail

William Grant & Sons is to launch a new range of blended whiskies under the Hazelwood brand.
Latest news 22 March 2016

Second whisky distillery planned for Arran

Isle of Arran Distillers has confirmed plans to build a second distillery on the Scottish island.
Latest news 19 January 2017

Bladnoch single malts mark distillery return

Three new Bladnoch single malts have been released to mark the rebirth of the Lowland distillery.
Latest news 16 November 2017

Aberargie distillery opens in Perthshire

The opening of Aberargie near Perth marks the Morrison family’s return to distilling.
Latest news 29 November 2017

GlenWyvis’ green whisky distillery opens

Scotland’s first crowdfunded distillery, 100% green energy-powered, is ready to open.
Latest news 29 March 2018

Walker releases first GlenAllachie whiskies

The Speyside distillery is releasing six single casks ahead of its core range launch.
Latest news 16 April 2018

New modern identity for Gordon & MacPhail

The 122-year-old bottler has overhauled its whisky ranges to appeal to modern whisky drinkers.
Latest news 26 April 2018

Elixir Distillers planning Islay distillery

The Elements of Islay producer intends to build a whisky distillery on the island’s south coast.
Latest news 17 August 2018

Rare Macallan could break world record

A bottle of the ‘world’s most valuable whisky’ is to be auctioned in Edinburgh this autumn.
Latest news 16 October 2018

Prince Charles gifted Royal Lochnagar cask

HRH has requested the whisky, gifted to him upon a distillery visit, be bottled for charity.
Latest news 09 November 2018

Johnnie Walker opens Madrid whisky shop

The flagship experiential whisky store could be scaled to open in more cities worldwide.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 26 February 2019

Port Ellen returns in Untold Stories series

The first in a new series of bottlings from the lost Islay distillery is a 39-year-old malt.
Latest news 28 May 2019

Whyte & Mackay releases low-abv ‘drink’

The Glasgow blender has introduced Whyte & Mackay Light ‘spirit drink’ at 21.5% abv.
Latest news 29 August 2019

Pernod Ricard builds China whisky distillery

The drinks giant has started building a malt whisky distillery in Sichuan province.
Latest news 15 August 2017

Macallan pulls bottles after ‘fake’ scandal

The removal from public display follows a hotel guest paying $10,000 for a ‘fake’ 1878 whisky.
Latest news 27 June 2019

Secret Speyside Collection of malts launched

The range includes 15 malts from Caperdonich, Longmorn, Glen Keith and Braes of Glenlivet.
Latest news 11 November 2016

Whisky investment more satisfying than wine

Those investing in whisky are more likely to be satisfied than those investing in wine or watches.
Latest news 23 December 2015

Minimum alcohol pricing is illegal, EU rules

Scotland’s introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol contravenes EU law.
Latest news 12 April 2016

Edinburgh whisky attraction plans revealed

A new Edinburgh distillery has been designed as a visitor attraction to boost tourism.
Latest news 15 April 2016

Boutique-y drops NAS in transparency support

The independent bottler has introduced age statements in a step ‘toward greater transparency’.
Latest news 25 April 2017

Diageo unveils 2017 Special Releases early

The highly anticipated but ‘worst kept secret in malts’ is revealed months ahead of release.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 22 May 2018

Macallan opens ‘landmark’ £140m distillery

The opening marks the start of a new chapter for the luxury Speyside single malt.
Latest news 29 January 2019

Diageo reveals further Port Ellen plans

The currently silent Islay distillery will be set up to produce various styles of whisky.
Latest news 29 May 2019

Deeside distillery to relocate to £8m home

The Banchory-based distillery will produce just 100 casks of whisky before closing for good.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 21 March 2016

Arran founder Harold Currie passes away

The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.
Latest news 24 July 2018

Mortlach relaunches malts after backlash

The distillery has revised its malts range after drinkers criticised its previous bottlings.
Latest news 16 October 2018

Last Drop Distillers’ Tom Jago dies aged 93

The industry legend and man behind the Diageo Classic Malts has passed away.
Latest news 21 May 2019

Balvenie Stories range tells whisky tales

The Speyside distillery’s new single malt collection features three story-inspired whiskies.
Latest news 09 January 2018

Bruichladdich’s Carl Reavey dies

Tributes have been made to the distillery’s head of communications following his sudden death.
Latest news 14 November 2018

Further charity auction lots revealed

Even more rare and ‘exceptional’ bottles have been added to Whisky.Auction’s charity auction.
Latest news 06 March 2018

#OurWhisky movement to challenge stereotypes

The movement will tackle ‘out-dated perceptions’ of the stereotypical whisky drinker.
Latest news 01 May 2018

Tamdhu single cask marks 120th anniversary

The distillery is celebrating the occasion with a commemorative whisky chosen by staff members.
Latest news 12 October 2018

New Macallan Concept explores the ‘unusual’

The first whisky in Macallan’s new duty free series is an exercise in ‘unconventional maturation’.
Latest news 24 October 2018

North British reveals inaugural single grain

The 58-year-old single cask whisky is the distillery’s first commercial bottling in its history.
Latest news 14 December 2018

Founder’s Choice is Cotswolds’ second whisky

The English distillery’s new expression has been aged in its founder’s ‘favourite’ STR wine casks.
Latest news 07 March 2019

Glasgow distillery reveals Signature Range

Peated and triple-distilled whiskies will join the distillery’s unpeated 1770 single malt.
Latest news 04 July 2019

Fire devastates Jim Beam warehouse

The warehouse, containing 45,000 casks of maturing whiskey, was completely destroyed in the blaze.
Latest news 21 June 2017

Gartbreck ‘doomed’ thanks to land dispute

Islay distillery plans could be scuppered by row between Jean Donnay and Hunter Laing.
Latest news 23 October 2017

Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter 3 unveiled

The five whiskies are priced at £57,000, including the distillery’s oldest release to date.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 22 June 2017

Old Pulteney to withdraw 17yo and 21yo

Lack of stock means expressions will be discontinued – but no increase in NAS products.
Latest news 13 November 2017

New Macallan distillery begins trials

The £100m-plus new facility will take over single malt production after ‘rigorous’ tests.
Latest news 23 March 2018

Whisky documentary in crowdfunding drive

The Amber Light will explore Scottish culture and history through the lens of whisky.
Latest news 30 May 2018

Gordon & MacPhail plans Speyside distillery

The owner of Benromach wants to build a second plant at Craggan, near Grantown-on-Spey.
Latest news 02 July 2018

GlenAllachie core range revealed

The line-up of four malts follows Billy Walker’s acquisition of the Speyside distillery.
Latest news 10 July 2018

New Macallan distillery pulls ‘fake’ bottles

The ‘19th-century’ bottles have been withdrawn from display amid authenticity concerns.
Latest news 12 September 2018

Cladach blended malt is last Special Release

The 2018 limited release line-up is completed by a blend of six coastal single malts.
Latest news 10 October 2018

Rosebank distillery set to reopen in 2020

Plans to resurrect the cult Lowland single malt are awaiting approval by Falkirk Council.
Latest news 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.
Latest news 05 December 2017

‘Ghost village’ distillery plans revealed

Designs for a whisky and gin distillery in the abandoned Polphail village have been unveiled.
Latest news 28 April 2016

Dave Broom named 2016 Speyside Ambassador

Scotchwhisky.com’s chief engineer has been recognised for his contribution to the whisky region.
Latest news 03 February 2017

Spirit of Speyside events not to be missed

From tours of usually publicly closed distilleries to probing whisky masterclasses and tastings.
Latest news 12 November 2015

Protest halts rare whisky label auction

Three lots of rare whisky labels have been withdrawn from auction following protests on Facebook.
Latest news 18 November 2015

Beam backtracks over ‘sexist’ fan club

Beam Suntory has been heavily criticised for creating a ‘sexist’ and ‘isolating’ whisky fan club.
Latest news 27 April 2016

Speyside whisky festival readies for launch

Over 25,000 visitors are expected at Speyside’s annual whisky festival this week.
Latest news 17 October 2017

Dalmore sells £1m Paterson Collection

The £1 million Dalmore whisky collection has found a buyer, four years after being launched.
Latest news 07 November 2017

AnCnoc Peatheart is brand’s ‘smokiest’ malt

The Highland single malt brand has launched its ‘smokiest’ whisky to date, anCnoc Peatheart.
Latest news 01 August 2018

Fettercairn relaunches single malt range

The Highland distillery’s new range will include 12- and 50-year-old whiskies.
Latest news 19 September 2018

Buffalo Trace’s new 2018 Antique Collection

The Kentucky distillery’s annual collection of limited edition Bourbon and rye is on its way.
Latest news 01 November 2018

John Walker unveils final Private Collection

Johnnie Walker’s Private Collection series has come to an end with the Midnight Blend.
Latest news 02 November 2018

Whistlepig distiller Dave Pickerell dies

The renowned American whiskey maker has passed away unexpectedly in San Francisco.
Latest news 11 January 2019

Suntory Ao aids Japanese whisky transparency

A new blend of whisky from five different countries will be labelled as a ‘World Whisky’.
Latest news 15 January 2019

Jane Walker returns for Women’s March

The controversial female version of Johnnie Walker is making a return for the #WomensWave.
Latest news 02 August 2019

GlenDronach reveals 17th single cask batch

The Highland distillery has launched 14 single Sherry and Port cask-matured whiskies.
Latest news 28 August 2019

Sliabh Liag’s Donegal distillery approved

The Irish producer will soon start building its new €6m whiskey and gin distillery.
Latest news 29 August 2019

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old joins core range

The Speyside distillery has launched a Sherry cask-finished whisky as a permanent release.
Latest news 27 September 2019

Whisky Works reveals new ‘innovations’

Whyte & Mackay’s innovation arm is introducing Quartermaster and a 20-year-old Speyside malt.

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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.
Cocktails 25 January 2017

Burns Night Scotch whisky cocktails

The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.
Features 18 July 2016

A Scotch summer selection

Dave Broom has hand-picked a selection of Scotch whiskies to perfectly match the warmer weather.
Features 01 November 2016

Scotch-loving US Presidents

Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
Features 08 February 2018

How to celebrate International Scotch Day

Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
The whisky virgin 09 March 2017

Being a beginner on International Scotch Day

The Whisky Virgin was flying high after an enlightening International Scotch Day tasting.
Cocktails 13 April 2017

Easter Scotch whisky cocktails

These cocktails from the world’s best bartenders are sure to enhance your Easter weekend.
Features 31 October 2016

Spooky Scotch ghost stories

From disturbed leylines to headless horsemen, distilleries have seen plenty of ghostly goings-on.
Features 08 July 2019

Can Scotch embrace the low-abv trend?

As the wellness trend pushes innovation in low-abv drinks, Scotch is playing catch-up.
Cocktails 27 June 2016

The Japanese approach to mixing Scotch

Takayuki Suzuki talks to Dave Broom about the challenges of making cocktails with Scotch whisky.
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.
Features 02 January 2017

Whisky wishes: Scotch trends in 2017

Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
Features 07 September 2016

Deconstructing the laws of Scotch: basics

Let’s not forget the rules regulating the Scotch whisky industry, says Dave Broom.
Features 03 September 2019

Why Scotch distillers are playing with yeast

Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
Features 24 September 2018

Top 10 best-selling Scotch malt whiskies

From Glenfiddich to Glen Grant, these are the world’s most popular Scotch malt whiskies.
Features 01 January 2018

Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2018

With 10 whisky distilleries opening this year, Scotch is on track for unprecedented growth.
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?
Culture 10 January 2017

Scotch whisky at the movies

Many a dram has made an appearance on the silver screen – some authentic, others imagined.
Features 07 July 2016

Japanese grain innovation and Scotch

Dave Broom travelled to Japan to explore how distillers are driving innovation in grain whisky.
Features 26 September 2016

The laws of Scotch: labelling

What separates malts from blends? How must this be worded on packaging? Dave Broom has the answers.
Features 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?
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?
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.
Features 15 June 2016

How to design a new Scotch whisky bottle

Coming up with a new design for a Scotch whisky bottle is a long, complex and painstaking business.
Features 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.
Ask the professor 01 July 2019

The history of paxarette and Scotch whisky

The Sherry-like cask seasoning agent was once commonly used by whisky distillers.
The whisky virgin 24 April 2018

What’s wrong with blended Scotch?

Our Whisky Virgin heads to Compass Box HQ for the low-down on why blends get a bad rap.
The whisky virgin 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.
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.
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.
Features 02 February 2017

Scotch whisky liqueurs past and present

What started as a means to mask poorly made spirits has grown into a delicious whisky alternative.
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.
Features 31 July 2018

15 Scotch whisky distilleries making gin

These are the whisky distilleries gaining a reputation for their Scottish gins.
Features 01 January 2019

Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2019

At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
Features 08 March 2017

How will climate change affect Scotch?

With warmer weather and rising sea levels, producers must act fast to combat climate change.
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.
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.
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.
Features 17 September 2019

Scotch grain whisky’s pot still revival

Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
Features 05 January 2017

Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2017

Scotland is set to welcome seven new distilleries in 2017, plus the relaunch of an old favourite.
Features 19 July 2017

Distillery cats: Scotch’s legendary mousers

The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
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.
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.
Features 27 October 2015

The battle against fake Scotch

Glen Highland whisky, anyone? Unveiling some of the world’s most notorious fake Scotch products.
Features 10 February 2016

How to store Scotch whisky

Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
Cocktails 10 July 2015

Whisky Highball

The timeless whisky and soda receives a 21st century makeover to make its flavours shine.
Features 03 November 2015

Scotch whisky start-ups

New distilleries are expensive – and you can’t sell a bottle for years. How do you survive the wait?
The whisky virgin 10 March 2016

No country for old Scotch

Why the macho charms of Scratched Cask and Hard Fired have got the Whisky Virgin’s juices flowing.
The whisky virgin 05 September 2017

How do you choose your first whisky?

The Whisky Virgin searches for help in buying a first bottle of Scotch… and finds it down the pub.
Cocktails 09 July 2019

Lower-alcohol whisky cocktails for summer

Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.
Features 25 December 2015

Christmas quiz: Test your whisky knowledge

How much do you really know about Scotch whisky?
Cocktails 24 November 2016

The Debonair revisited

This ’90s Scotch whisky cocktail is given a 21st-century revamp with a new recipe and name.
Culture 23 May 2016

Chris Cusiter: swapping rugby for whisky

The former Scottish international scrum-half talks about his new-found passion for Scotch.
Ask the professor 28 August 2017

Are unusual cask finishes a new whisky fad?

Scotch maturation was never restricted to only Bourbon and Sherry casks, explains the Prof.
Food 14 March 2016

Interview: Michel Roux Jr talks whisky

The celebrity chef reveals his burgeoning passion for Scotch and plans to launch his own whisky.
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.
Ask the professor 27 July 2017

Does yeast affect the flavour of whisky?

It’s one of Scotch whisky’s three ingredients, but opinion differs on yeast’s impact.
Cocktails 24 August 2016

Whisky Cobbler

Turn down the abv but up the flavour with these Scotch whisky takes on the classic Cobbler.
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.
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.
Features 29 August 2019

How beer is inspiring a new wave of whisky

Scotch distillers are experimenting with roasted malts to develop a new generation of whisky.
Features 19 August 2019

Is a second ‘whisky loch’ brewing?

With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
Features 01 March 2017

The Whisky Barons: who were they?

Creative, visionary, fearless men who built the foundations of Scotch whisky as we know it.
Features 11 January 2018

Designing the modern whisky distillery

It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
Features 16 September 2019

Glenlivet’s pioneering whisky history

How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
Features 21 December 2016

Memorable Christmas whisky moments

Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
Features 07 August 2017

What are whisky’s worst myths and cliches?

Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
Features 27 September 2016

Wild Turkey comes to Glen Grant

Eddie Russell’s first visit to a Scotch whisky distillery in the company of Dennis Malcolm.
Features 28 December 2017

Cadenhead’s: 175 Years of History

The long and eventful story of Scotch whisky’s longest-established independent bottler.
Features 27 June 2017

Whisky, women and advertising

The industry has not always succeeded in its attempts to end gender stereotyping in Scotch.
Features 31 August 2017

Remembering the age of the excisemen

Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
Features 07 August 2018

What is American single malt whiskey?

Craft distillers are set on defining their own single malt style – just don’t call it Scotch.
Features 01 December 2015

Alternative Christmas whisky gift ideas

Go one better than a bottle of Scotch and give an alternative Christmas whisky gift this year.
Culture 22 December 2016

Gordon Buchanan: wildlife, whisky and me

Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
Features 16 March 2016

Irish whiskey’s Scottish connection

Dave Broom picks apart Scotch and Irish whiskey’s close relationship in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
Features 22 July 2016

Talking rot: deciphering rancio in whisky

What is rancio? And does it occur not only in old Cognac, but also in long-matured Scotch whisky?
Features 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.
The whisky virgin 09 July 2015

A novice's first encounter

Our amateur Whisky Virgin is introduced to Scotch through a formative Islay experience.
Cocktails 11 September 2015

Remember the Maine

A traditionally rye-based cocktail – but one which can be adapted for a Scotch-loving audience.
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?
Cocktails 02 October 2019

11 Best London Cocktail Week whisky events

From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.
The whisky virgin 07 December 2015

Jack of None, Master of All

As a surfeit of Masters grips the Scotch whisky industry, the Virgin ponders what comes next.
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.
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.
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.
Features 19 April 2016

The Guinness/Distillers saga: The Aftermath

After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.
Features 14 June 2016

Bacteria: the key to distillery character?

Dave Broom seeks answers to one of Scotch whisky’s most complex and enigmatic questions.
Features 22 July 2016

The mysteries of cask finishing

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

The lost practice of dramming

The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
Cocktails 06 April 2016

Spring whisky cocktails

The last of our spring-themed features – and an indispensable guide to seasonal whisky mixing.
Features 12 July 2017

The fine art of quaich making

The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
Features 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.
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.
Cocktails 04 July 2016

Morning Glory Fizz

Naren Young illustrates the often overlooked versatility of the humble Fizz cocktail.
Cocktails 20 July 2016

Summer whisky cocktails

Ryan Chetiyawardana serves up a tempting selection of cocktails suited to warmer days and nights.
Cocktails 12 January 2017

The Rusty Nail

It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
Cocktails 24 January 2017

Winter whisky cocktails

Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana shows how a lick of smoke can enhance whisky cocktails in winter.
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?
Food 07 July 2015

The Whisky Chocolatier

Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
Cocktails 19 February 2019

Cocktail Basics: Old Fashioned

Despite endless interpretations, the attraction of the Old Fashioned lies in its simplicity.
Culture 30 October 2018

The ultimate horror film and whisky pairings

Dial up the scream factor for your Halloween movie night with these spooktacular whisky pairings.
The whisky virgin 23 September 2019

Can whisky go bad in the bottle?

The Whisky Virgin wonders if an open bottle of whisky has a definitive shelf life, just like wine.
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.
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.
Cocktails 24 July 2018

Eight whisky cocktails perfect for summer

Beat the heat with these refreshing sunny-day serves recommended by top bartenders.
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?
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.
Cocktails 03 February 2016

The Whisky Sour

Dissecting the wonderful simplicity of what might just be the world’s most beloved whisky cocktail.
Ask the professor 23 March 2016

Does triple distillation make smooth whisky?

The Whisky Professor tackles triple distillation in answer to another reader question.
Food 20 March 2017

Salmon, smoke and whisky: Severn & Wye

Fiona Beckett visits Severn & Wye to learn about the art of farming, curing and smoking salmon.
Ask the professor 08 February 2017

Are single malt whiskies also blends?

Our expert Prof tackles this oxymoronic riddle that often leaves whisky drinkers puzzled.
Ask the professor 21 June 2016

Why are whisky stills made from copper?

A burnished copper pot still may have powerful visual appeal, but what are its practical advantages?
Food 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.
The whisky virgin 27 August 2018

Why aren’t grain whiskies loved like malts?

The Whisky Virgin is a huge fan of grain whisky, but doesn’t think it gets the respect it deserves.
Culture 29 June 2016

Whisky Galore! re-imagined

A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
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.
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.
The whisky virgin 06 April 2017

What makes a medal-winning whisky?

The Whisky Virgin wonders what the gold, silver and bronze awards adorning some bottles really mean.
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.
Cocktails 11 December 2015

Winter whisky drinks

An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.
Cocktails 14 January 2016

Getting eighty-sixed

Gaz Regan recalls the day he was ‘asked to leave’ a bar – and the drink at the centre of the tale.
Cocktails 24 March 2016

King Louie the 4th

Gaz Regan discovers a regal-sounding creation inspired by New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré.
Culture 22 January 2019

Whisky books for armchair travellers

Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
Culture 06 November 2018

Review: Navigate the Blood

Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
Features 28 September 2016

A White Horse retrospective

How much do blended Scotches change over the decades? A rare tasting sheds light on the subject.
Culture 12 March 2019

Whisky’s remarkable motorsports connection

Whisky has taken to the driver’s seat in the development of Formula One and Nascar racing.
Cocktails 14 August 2015

Blood and Sand

An alluring name, a fabulous colour and – most importantly – a great-tasting drink.
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.
Cocktails 26 October 2016

Autumn whisky cocktails

As the temperature drops and the wind blows, whisky shines in a range of seasonal drinks recipes.
Food 17 April 2019

The ultimate Easter egg and whisky pairings

Which whisky will you choose to complement your chocolate indulgence this Easter?
Culture 14 December 2017

Four books for whisky lovers

Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
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.
Food 22 November 2016

Food and whisky inspired by the sea

Signe Johansen demonstrates how seaside cooking and drinking can be enjoyed all year round.
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!
Culture 05 December 2016

The Monarch of the Glen: a Scottish icon

As campaigners battle to keep Landseer’s painting in Scotland, we delve into its history.
Culture 29 June 2017

Ian Rankin: music, whisky and memories

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

Taking off: restaurants with whisky flights

UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
Culture 28 June 2017

Ian Rankin, Rebus and whisky

A wide-ranging and frank conversation with one of the UK’s best-selling crime novelists.
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.
Food 11 December 2017

Matching whisky with Indian food

The UK’s Indian restaurants are pursuing ever more innovative food and whisky pairings.
Cocktails 09 April 2019

Cocktail Basics: Boulevardier

Once the vogue drink of Parisian socialites, the Boulevardier is making a modern comeback.
Food 11 January 2017

The thoroughly modern cheesemakers

The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
Food 04 October 2016

Beef, whisky and Himalayan salt

Fiona Beckett caught up with Peter Hannan, award-winning butcher and meat supplier extraordinaire.
Food 21 March 2018

Plant power: matching whisky with vegan food

We survey the UK restaurant scene to discover an array of pairings for vegan diners.
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.
Cocktails 01 June 2017

The world’s best rooftop whisky bars

A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
Food 19 December 2017

Christmas whisky cocktails and bar food

Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
Food 19 October 2017

How chefs pair food with whisky

Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
Ask the professor 03 August 2015

Why is single malt made from barley?

Single malt whisky is exclusively made from barley – but why? The Whisky Professor responds.
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.
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.
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.
Ask the professor 03 April 2017

Chill filtration: is it bad for whisky?

We’re led to believe that non-chill-filtered whisky is somehow superior. But is it?
Ask the professor 07 March 2017

Whisky or whiskey: why the two spellings?

The Whisky Professor explains why the spelling of ‘whisky’ or ‘whiskey’ differs between countries.
Ask the professor 25 April 2019

Why does ‘proof’ have multiple meanings?

The term refers to a drink’s alcoholic strength, but the calculation differs around the world.
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.
Ask the professor 02 August 2016

Is there such a thing as corked whisky?

Most people have tasted corked wine at some point – but can the same unpleasantness affect whisky?
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?
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.
Ask the professor 23 September 2015

Does caramel affect flavour?

Caramel in whisky: why is it there, what does it do and does it matter? The Whisky Prof on E150a.
Ask the professor 29 November 2018

Do dunnage warehouses create better whisky?

The Whisky Prof looks into the merits of this most traditional of whisky warehouses.
Ask the professor 27 November 2017

Does whisky change in an unopened bottle?

If a bottle is left unopened, will its whisky change over the years? The Whisky Prof has the answer.
Ask the professor 08 January 2018

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

As rye whisky making returns to Scotland, mash filters are in the news. But what are they?
Ask the professor 17 July 2018

Where did the term ‘lyne arm’ come from?

The Prof takes a break from science to consider the etymology of the lyne arm.
Ask the professor 30 July 2019

Is barley variety important in whisky?

Does barley variety affect whisky flavour like grapes do with wine? The Prof has the answer.
Ask the professor 16 May 2016

Are wooden washbacks better than steel?

The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
Ask the professor 18 October 2017

The truth about peated whisky and phenols

The Prof explains you shouldn’t always trust the ppm figure on a whisky’s label.
Ask the professor 18 January 2016

The importance of water

Analysing the vital – but often misunderstood – role that water plays in the making of whisky.
Ask the professor 05 June 2018

Secrets of the lyne arm

Just a pipe linking still with condenser? No, it’s much more complicated, says the Prof.
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.
Ask the professor 21 August 2018

Why are whisky casks toasted and charred?

The Whisky Prof explains one of the most complex and fascinating processes in whisky creation.
Ask the professor 29 May 2019

What are ‘legs’ doing in my whisky?

Whisky legs – the residue left on the glass after swirling – can reveal a lot about your dram.
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.
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.
Ask the professor 21 October 2015

The Mortlach Conundrum

Dissecting Mortlach: the Whisky Prof explains the facts behind a spirit distilled 2.81 times.
The whisky virgin 22 November 2017

How to choose a Thanksgiving whiskey

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

Puzzled by whisky casks

There’s considerable confusion surrounding cask types, as the Whisky Virgin discovers this week.
The whisky virgin 28 February 2019

How does peat make whisky taste… peaty?

A smoky dram leads The Whisky Virgin digging into the mysteries of peat.
The whisky virgin 26 February 2018

Tasting whisky with The Murray Method

After reading Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, our Virgin begins questioning his own tasting method.
The whisky virgin 02 October 2017

A very expensive date with Diageo

The Whisky Virgin discovers the price of rare whisky, but its value is another question altogether.
The whisky virgin 30 October 2017

Discovering the world of indie bottlers

Not all whiskies are bottled by the distilleries; there’s many a gem among the indie bottlers.
The whisky virgin 26 November 2018

Whisky tastes of its terroir… or does it?

The Whisky Virgin is on a mission to learn the truth about terroir, starting in Campbeltown.
The whisky virgin 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?
The whisky virgin 23 May 2019

Are Islay whiskies suitable for beginners?

The Virgin heads to Islay to find out if its whisky really is too intense for beginners.
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.
The whisky virgin 25 March 2019

Exploring the wonderful world of whisky

Time for the Virgin to expand his horizons beyond the safety blanket of Scotland’s drams.
Features 31 October 2018

American blended whiskey isn’t all it seems

A movement is underway to challenge blended whiskey’s reputation as cheap bottom shelf liquor.
The whisky virgin 07 February 2019

Should I be worried about fake whisky?

In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
The whisky virgin 22 July 2019

Irish whiskey is smooth and light… right?

A search for ancestral roots leads the Virgin on a quest for Irish whiskey’s true style.
The whisky virgin 25 June 2018

Why are Japanese age statements vanishing?

Will age-stated Japanese whiskies become an endangered species, the Whisky Virgin wonders?
Features 01 August 2019

Are blends moving towards transparency?

Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
The whisky virgin 12 December 2016

Deciphering age statements, NAS and vintages

How old’s that whisky? Does it matter? Numbers have got the Whisky Virgin’s head in a spin.
The whisky virgin 28 May 2018

The fine art of whisky flipping

A frustrating brush with the latest Ardbeg release leaves the Virgin with a fresh dilemma.
The whisky virgin 28 December 2018

Nine things I learned about whisky this year

There’s always something new to learn about whisky, as the Whisky Virgin discovers.
The whisky virgin 06 October 2015

A Touch of the Maldives

Golf, shellfish and exfoliation all feature during the Virgin’s idyllic island getaway.
The whisky virgin 04 January 2016

Invitation to a picnic

The Whisky Virgin longs for a naked picnic staring deep into Jim Murray's inviting, golden eyes.
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.
The whisky virgin 26 March 2018

Unlocking the mysteries of ‘craft’ whisky

The Whisky Virgin finally gets to visit a distillery – not in Scotland, but in East London.
The whisky virgin 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.
Features 06 June 2016

The science of tasting whisky

Deciphering the complex code of the brain and the senses as they assess and evaluate every glass.
Features 18 April 2016

The Guinness/Distillers saga: The Deal

The compelling tale of one of the most infamous episodes in British corporate history – 30 years on.
Features 12 May 2016

On the rocks: drinking whisky with ice

The whys and wherefores of adding ice to your whisky. It’s more complicated than you might think…
The whisky virgin 11 July 2017

Don’t forget about whisky this summer

As the mercury nudges upwards, the Whisky Virgin discovers whisky was made for all weathers.
The whisky virgin 09 August 2015

Four Colours Macallan

From Speyside to Homebase, the delights and limitations of malt whisky’s journey into colour.
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.
Features 22 December 2015

A brief history of drinking vessels

From quaich to tumbler to specialist tasting glass, this area of whisky has never stopped evolving.
Features 10 September 2018

10 American single malt whiskeys to try

Explore the growing world of American single malt with these imaginative – and tasty – whiskeys.
Features 11 April 2016

Lone Wolf: Brewdog’s spirits venture

A hefty dose of experimentation characterises the brewer’s foray into spirits production.
Features 08 March 2018

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

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

Kavalan distillery: memories of Jim Swan

Dr Swan will be remembered as the godfather of Taiwanese whisky for his work establishing Kavalan.
Features 27 March 2017

Putting whisky waste to good use

More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
Features 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.
Features 28 November 2017

Get ready for Royal Wedding whisky

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
Features 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.
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.
Features 18 September 2017

Memories of Michael Jackson

A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.
Features 20 October 2015

The hedonistic charm of the world’s top bars

What qualities have we come to expect from the world’s best bars? Becky Paskin investigates.
Features 03 November 2016

Best Bonfire Night whiskies

We asked the experts which whiskies they’ll be sipping to ‘remember, remember the 5th of November’.
Features 02 April 2019

The rise of the community-owned distillery

Owned by its community, a new form of whisky distillery is giving back to the local economy.
Features 04 July 2019

New make spirit enters the spotlight

Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
Features 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?
Features 21 August 2019

Unravelling the mysteries of the cask

Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
Features 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?
Features 09 October 2018

The Unseen Valentino Zagatti Collection

One of the world’s most famous collections of whisky has gone on display in the Netherlands.
Features 31 October 2017

‘What is whisky?’: the legal fight

Whisky as we know it was shaped by the passionate legal battle over this apparently simple question.
Features 18 February 2019

Blended malts return to the spotlight

The style that almost vanished from the whisky universe is now very much back in vogue.
Features 18 January 2017

The changing role of the master distiller

As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
Features 23 January 2017

Winter whisky recommendations

We’ve covered spring, summer, autumn, and now Dave Broom shares his top winter whiskies.
Features 12 December 2018

Israel: The land of milk, honey and whisky

A vibrant whisky scene is emerging in Israel as its first single malts come of age.
Features 25 November 2015

Adding water to whisky

The whys and wherefores of diluting your dram: when to add water, how much and why.
Features 26 June 2019

The lost whiskies of the Cabrach

The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
Features 09 August 2016

Tasting panels: do you have what it takes?

A flair for noticing nuances in whisky samples is vital to being a tasting panellist.
Features 24 October 2016

An autumn harvest of whisky

Fill your glasses with cask-driven whiskies, overflowing with fruits, wood character and memories.
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?
Features 16 September 2019

Perthshire’s whisky distilling heritage

Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
Features 03 May 2018

Hammerhead: the Cold War whisky

The strange tale of the Czech single malt born before the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
Features 28 January 2019

Instagram tips from top whisky influencers

Build a picture-perfect Instagram account with tips from top whisky influencers.
Features 05 September 2018

The whiskies inspired by film and television

Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
Features 27 May 2019

Islay’s turbulent whisky history

It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
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.
Features 29 April 2019

A whisky history of Easter Ross

The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
Features 14 June 2017

Father’s Day whisky treats

Stuck for Father’s Day ideas? Then spoil your dad this Sunday with a whisky-filled day out.
Features 12 February 2018

Worm tubs: the inside story

Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
Features 23 August 2018

The psychology of whisky collecting

It’s made for drinking, so why have some whiskies now become collectors’ items?
Features 06 December 2016

A Christmas whisky gift guide with a twist

Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
Features 16 October 2018

Five of the world’s best whisky collections

Track down these public collections of rare bottles for a glimpse of whisky’s storied past.
Features 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.
Features 07 January 2019

The whisky world’s 2019 resolutions

The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
Features 24 December 2016

The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2016

Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
Features 25 January 2018

A brief history of Burns Night

We celebrate it every year, but how did the Burns Night tradition begin?
Features 19 April 2018

Reviving historic whisky brands

Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
Features 27 June 2018

Infinity bottle tips from master blenders

Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
Features 24 December 2018

The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2018

Are you a malt maniac or dram dunce? Put your brains to the test in our annual whisky quiz.
Features 31 January 2019

Is yeast whisky’s new frontier of flavour?

As one of whisky’s three ingredients, yeast offers huge possibilities in flavour creation.
Features 24 December 2017

The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2017

Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
Features 20 November 2018

7 Whisky advent calendars for Christmas

Screw chocolate – count down to Christmas with a whisky advent calendar to suit any budget.
Features 15 February 2016

The multifunctional whisky distillery

From Kirkliston to Ailsa Bay via many detours, the history of the flexible whisky-making facility.
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.
Features 22 May 2017

Campbeltown whisky: a long and winding road

Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
Features 16 June 2016

Drams with dad: Father’s Day whisky memories

Time to celebrate dads everywhere, and to share a glass of his favourite whisky with the old man.
Features 02 March 2016

What makes Lagavulin special?

A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
Features 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.
Features 05 February 2016

The true story behind Whisky Galore!

This factual tale of shipwreck and ‘salvage’ is even more remarkable than the fictional version.
Features 26 June 2018

Not all ‘Japanese whisky’ is Japanese whisky

If stocks are limited, where are all the new Japanese whisky brands coming from?
Features 12 December 2017

Secret Santa whisky gifts for any budget

Looking for the perfect whisky gift for your Secret Santa? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
Features 17 May 2016

Peat terroir and its impact on whisky

In the run-up to this year’s Feis Ile (20-28 May), Dave Broom explores the impact of peat terroir.
Features 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.
Features 28 March 2019

Dublin whiskey: rise, fall and renewal

The city that ruled the whisky world is back in the spotlight after decades of decline.
Features 25 July 2016

Articulating whisky aromas

Could the creation of a shared ‘flavour language’ help us communicate what we smell?
Features 19 September 2019

How is a whisky cask made?

The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
Features 17 December 2015

How to gift wrap a bottle of whisky

The trickiest gift to wrap is a bottle of whisky or wine, but with a little flair it needn’t be.
Features 27 November 2018

Europe’s whisky rye-volution

Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.
Features 20 June 2019

How oats are making a world whisky comeback

Distilleries are rediscovering the unique flavours oats can bring to whisky.
Features 12 August 2019

How do hot summers impact whisky production?

From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
Features 01 February 2017

Glenmorangie Bacalta: from brain to bottle

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

Valentine’s Day: Tales of whisky and romance

Heart-warming tales of true love, from a fateful plane crash to whisky’s greatest bromance.
Features 25 May 2016

Bruichladdich: 15 years on

Can the maverick Islay distillery maintain its independence after acquisition by Rémy Cointreau?
Features 20 August 2018

Glenmorangie: 175 years of whisky making

Looking into the past, present and future of the Highland distillery, founded in 1843.
Features 21 January 2016

The perfect Burns Supper

Haggis, for sure, but what else is needed for the festivities on 25 January? Find out here.
Features 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.
Features 22 May 2018

Inside Macallan’s ground-breaking distillery

Take a behind-the-scenes peek at Macallan’s architectural and distilling marvel.
Features 05 November 2018

Warming autumnal hipflask whiskies

The best whiskies to fill into your hipflask this autumn, according to the experts.
Features 20 June 2017

Ardbeg: the resurrection

Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
Features 08 March 2019

How is whisky supporting gender equality?

Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
Features 14 July 2016

Decoding the language of whisky tasting

Dave Broom endeavours to make sense of the factors affecting how we nose and taste whisky.
Features 25 February 2019

The ads that made Macallan

How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.

People (81)

Whisky heroes 09 January 2019

Pip Hills, Scotch Malt Whisky Society

A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Whisky heroes 15 August 2019

Scotch Watch: the Ballantine’s geese

The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
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.
Famous whisky drinkers 18 September 2018

David Daiches

The academic and cultural commentator was also an influential writer about Scotch whisky.
Famous whisky drinkers 13 June 2018

Dashiell Hammett

Scotch featured heavily in the crime author’s works, including The Maltese Falcon and Red Harvest.
Famous whisky drinkers 11 July 2016

Sir Winston Churchill

Be it with breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sir Winston Churchill’s affection for Scotch was no secret.
Famous whisky drinkers 19 June 2017

Jackie Gleason

America’s first great TV star sure loved his food, cigarettes and, of course, Scotch whisky.
Famous whisky drinkers 20 October 2015

Queen Victoria

Despite her stern demeanour, the not-so-merry monarch was a great lover of Scotch whisky.
Famous whisky drinkers 30 August 2016

Humphrey Bogart

The film star was always three drinks ahead, whether it be with a Scotch or a Martini in hand.
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.
Famous whisky drinkers 23 June 2016

Sir Kingsley Amis

The sharp-tongued novelist was critical about alcoholic beverages, but passionate about Scotch.
Famous whisky drinkers 25 April 2016

David Niven

The actor, author and raconteur counted Scotch as a constant companion in his colourful life.
Whisky heroes 10 August 2015

Joseph Hobbs

The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.
Whisky heroes 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.
Famous whisky drinkers 30 July 2018

Brian Close

Scotch played a part in Close developing a reputation as the ‘bravest’ man in cricket.
Whisky heroes 18 February 2016

William Grant

The life of the determined creator of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Scotch’s biggest family business.
Whisky heroes 11 September 2018

Aeneas Coffey

The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.
Whisky heroes 10 September 2015

Charles Doig

The farmworker’s son whose unique vision transformed the landscape of Scotch whisky distilleries.
Whisky heroes 23 August 2016

James Buchanan

The ‘Whisky Baron’ overcame ill-health to create some of Scotch’s most successful blends.
Whisky heroes 16 November 2016

Tommy Dewar

The globe-trotting extrovert and born salesman was one of Scotch’s most colourful characters.
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.
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.
Whisky heroes 30 August 2017

Alfred Barnard

The little-known story of the man who wrote one of Scotch whisky’s most important books.
Whisky heroes 07 March 2018

‘Miss Babs’ Robertson, Edrington

The story of the woman whose astuteness helped create one of Scotch whisky’s strongest businesses.
Famous whisky drinkers 13 July 2015

Mark Twain

How a chance encounter aboard a Transatlantic liner made Mark Twain a Scotch whisky aficionado.
Famous whisky drinkers 12 April 2018

Dorothy Parker

The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
Famous whisky drinkers 14 September 2015

Sir Walter Scott

The author of Ivanhoe did more than most to romanticise the Highlands – and Scotch malt whisky.
Famous whisky drinkers 30 April 2018

Sid James

The Carry On… actor loved Scotch so much he’d insist on bringing a case on-set with him.
Whisky heroes 24 May 2016

Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig

First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.
Famous whisky drinkers 18 December 2018

Captain Haddock

Tintin’s most loyal companion loves a drop or two of Scotch – particularly Loch Lomond.
Interviews 04 August 2016

James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers

Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.
Interviews 16 May 2019

Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co.

The chairman of Douglas Laing & Co. on blended malts, family ties and Clutha distillery.
Famous whisky drinkers 16 May 2017

Dean Martin

The Rat Pack reveller was known for his friendly, ‘drunky’ performances and fondness for J&B Rare.
Interviews 03 December 2018

Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers

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

Jim Beveridge OBE, Johnnie Walker

Meeting the modest, self-effacing team player who makes the world’s best-selling whisky.
Famous whisky drinkers 10 December 2015

Robert Bruce Lockhart

From plots to assassinate Lenin to championing malts over blends, the dramatic story of ‘RBL’.
Interviews 17 October 2016

Thierry Bénitah, La Maison du Whisky

As the retailer celebrates 60 years, LMDW’s CEO explains why whisky is more than just a business.
Interviews 21 April 2016

Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
Interviews 29 August 2017

Richard Paterson, Dalmore

Dalmore’s eccentric master blender reflects on a lifetime of devotion to whisky.
Interviews 23 April 2019

Leonard Russell, Ian Macleod Distillers

IMD’s managing director on rebuilding Rosebank and taking calculated risks.
Interviews 04 February 2016

Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.
Interviews 28 September 2017

David Stewart MBE, Balvenie

The malt master and a pioneer of double cask maturation reflects on his career.
Interviews 06 March 2019

Billy Leighton, Irish Distillers

The master blender welcomes Ireland’s whiskey renaissance, but with an eye to the past.
Whisky heroes 11 April 2017

Bill Smith Grant, The Glenlivet

Great-grandson of The Glenlivet founder and survivor of both World Wars.
Whisky heroes 07 June 2017

Andrew and John Usher

The brothers created one of the world’s most successful blended whiskies, Old Vatted Glenlivet.
Famous whisky drinkers 28 November 2016

Joe Namath

The controversial American football star had a particular soft spot for Johnnie Walker Red.
Whisky heroes 19 December 2016

Aeneas MacDonald

No, not the exiled Scotsman, but the pseudonymous author of ‘the finest whisky book ever’.
Famous whisky drinkers 28 February 2017

Margaret Thatcher

Britain’s first female Prime Minister, ‘The Iron Lady’, believed in whisky to give you energy.
Famous whisky drinkers 15 February 2018

Katharine Hepburn

The four-time Oscar winner had a long and distinguished career – and a love for Famous Grouse.
Famous whisky drinkers 21 December 2017

Princess Margaret

Recalling the Queen’s late sister, a controversial figure noted for her love of The Famous Grouse.
Whisky heroes 30 November 2015

The Pattison Brothers

Flamboyance, fraud and 500 talking parrots: when boom turned to bust with the ‘Pattison Crash’.
Whisky heroes 10 August 2017

‘Long John’ McDonald, Ben Nevis

As a man, he was a ‘happy Hercules’ – and, as a distiller, a larger-than-life self-promoter.
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.
Whisky heroes 03 October 2017

William Delmé-Evans

The story of the post-war distillery architect who built Tullibardine, Jura and Glenallachie.
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.
Whisky heroes 09 February 2017

Ronnie Cox, Berry Bros & Rudd

A career as colourful as his socks, including staring down the barrel of a gun more than once.
Whisky heroes 13 August 2018

Neil M Gunn

The leading Scottish literary figure was an exciseman before his writing career took off.
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.
Whisky heroes 07 May 2018

Robert Armour, Campbeltown

The story of one of the 19th century’s great black-market whisky still manufacturers.
Famous whisky drinkers 04 July 2018

Babe Ruth

The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.
Famous whisky drinkers 21 November 2017

Truman Capote

The author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s was a supremely talented writer with a penchant for J&B Rare.
Famous whisky drinkers 25 January 2016

Robert Burns

Peasant, bard or a bit of both? Reconciling the contradictions surrounding Scotland’s national poet.
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.
Famous whisky drinkers 13 January 2016

Compton Mackenzie

The Whisky Galore author was also a wartime spy for MI6 and a lover of classical music and cats.
Famous whisky drinkers 22 March 2017

King James IV

One of Scotland’s greatest monarchs, with a keen interest in warfare, sport – and aqua vitae.
Famous whisky drinkers 21 August 2017

Christopher Hitchens

The English-born journalist and polemicist loved controversy, and Johnnie Walker Black Label.
Famous whisky drinkers 07 March 2019

Robert Palmer

The soulful singer was famous for his love of single malt, sharp suits and cigarettes.
Whisky heroes 21 March 2019

Sam Bronfman, Seagram

The story of the flawed business genius who transformed the way the world sells liquor.
Whisky heroes 17 October 2018

Harold Currie, Isle of Arran

'Hal' Currie brought distilling back to the Isle of Arran after more than 150 years.
Famous whisky drinkers 22 August 2019

Rip Torn

The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.
Whisky heroes 19 June 2018

John Ramsay, Port Ellen

The man who owned five Islay distilleries, who was also a great agricultural moderniser.
Whisky heroes 20 September 2016

John Ross

The William Grant distiller on his successes, failures and balancing innovation with brand identity.
Whisky heroes 12 September 2019

Paddy O’Flaherty, Paddy Irish whiskey

How a flamboyant entrepreneur popularised the eponymous Irish whiskey by selling bar-to-bar.
Whisky heroes 10 June 2019

John Crabbie

The whisky merchant that left an indelible mark on Edinburgh is enjoying a modern revival.
Whisky heroes 29 March 2016

Captain William Fraser

Was the founder of Royal Brackla distillery really as arrogant and spiteful as we’re led to believe?
Whisky heroes 02 November 2017

Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant

The story of the African orphan who became a famous figure in the Speyside town of Rothes.
Whisky heroes 12 November 2018

John Jameson

The founder of the Irish whiskey dynasty was a Presbyterian born in Alloa, Scotland.
Whisky heroes 13 October 2015

Captain Grant of Auchorachan

The saga of ‘Grant of Glenlivat’, the early days of legal distillation – and a fairies’ curse.
Whisky heroes 04 July 2017

Colin Hay, Ardbeg

The compelling story of the man who rescued the Islay distillery and brought it into prosperity.
Whisky heroes 20 April 2017

Alexander Edward, Craigellachie

Delve into the life of the forgotten hero behind the Craigellachie distillery, hotel and village.
Whisky heroes 09 May 2019

Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho

The single malt pioneers supplied politicians and celebrities from their famed London store.

Collecting & Investing (25)

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.
The collectors 17 December 2018

Philip Storry, Scotch Malt Whisky Society

The London whisky lover calls himself an ‘accidental accumulator’, rather than a collector.
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.
Legendary Bottlings 06 August 2019

Cadenhead’s ‘tall’ 1960s single malts

These early bottlings from Cadenhead challenge the historic narrative of single malt.
Legendary Bottlings 10 October 2019

Laphroaig 1967 Samaroli

This celebrated single malt remains, to many, one of the greatest whiskies ever made.
The collectors 26 June 2017

Tomas Karlsson, St Magdalene

An endeavour to taste as many whiskies as possible uncovered a penchant for St Magdalene Scotch.
The collectors 07 February 2018

Aaron Chan, Club Qing

The Hong Kong bar owner has developed broad tastes, from Hanyu to Laphroaig and Bowmore.
The collectors 02 July 2019

Bihan Yang, Dalmore

The Chinese collector credits Richard Paterson for his love of Dalmore’s single malts.
The collectors 12 March 2018

Josh Feldman, Prohibition Bourbon

It was whisky’s storied history that turned museum worker Josh Feldman into an avid collector.
The collectors 08 June 2016

Jon Beach, Port Ellen

Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.
The collectors 20 September 2017

Patrick de Schulthess, Strathisla

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

Luc Timmermans, Glenfarclas

A chance encounter with a knowledgeable bartender was the beginning of a life-long love for whisky.
The collectors 11 October 2018

Valentino Zagatti, The Zagatti Collection

The Italian collector on how he amassed one of the world’s most enviable whisky collections.
The collectors 01 November 2017

Andy Simpson, Rare Whisky 101

The rare whisky expert collects ‘anything and everything’ and has a fondness for unique bottles.
The collectors 23 July 2018

Mark Davidson, Royal Mile Whiskies

The ‘Jolly Toper’ tells of his love for whisky literature, born in the pre-internet age.
The collectors 07 February 2017

Emmanuel Dron, The Auld Alliance

Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.
The collectors 06 March 2017

Bob Hulsebosch, Glenugie

For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.
The collectors 26 July 2016

Olivier Humbrecht, Highland Park

The winemaker’s fondness for rare Highland Park bottlings came about during a trip to Italy.
The collectors 17 November 2016

Phil Thompson, Dornoch Castle Hotel

How a memorable Macallan sparked a passion for rare whiskies – especially those of a certain age.
The collectors 09 May 2017

Reinhard Ellinghaus

A rare look inside the German’s 25-year collection, including a series of 1960s Laphroaigs.
The collectors 14 June 2018

Michael Weng

The German collector loves Speyside, thanks in part to a memorable tasting with Ronnie Cox.
The collectors 15 September 2016

Geert Bero, Ardbeg

What started as a standard whisky tasting ended with a new found fixation collecting rare Ardbegs.
The collectors 18 April 2018

Scott Jackson, Rosebank

The Falkirk native is enchanted by Rosebank distillery, particularly bottlings by SMWS.
The collectors 02 May 2019

Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers

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

Helena Hugo, Bredaryds Wärdshus

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