Scotch and gin
Gin is hot – and Scottish distillers are cashing in. But the links between the two spirits run deep…
Gin is hot – and Scottish distillers are cashing in. But the links between the two spirits run deep…
Could gin soon be more popular than Scotch in the UK? Let’s all calm down, says Richard Woodard.
Originality needn’t depend on ripping up the rulebook, according to Richard Woodard.
Gin, the proletariat and how Scotch whisky’s everyman status is coming under increasing threat.
It’s the same premise as a gin and tonic, so why the resistance to Highballs, asks Dave Broom?
News from Tales of the Cocktail that chief engineer Dave Broom has won not one but two Spirited ...
Scotch brands and classic cocktails are failing to inspire bartenders, says Becky Paskin.
Dave Broom reflects on the focus on local ingredients at the Tokyo International Bar Show.
Dave Broom wonders why whisky doesn’t embrace the floral flavours found in ancient Scottish spirit.
Single malts must stay true to their local identity as they become global brands, says Dave Broom.
In the race to win over younger consumers, can a spoonful of sugar help the whisky go down?
Tales of the Cocktail is exhausting, enthralling – and increasingly embracing Scotch whisky.
It’s been hotly tipped as the spirit to watch, says Dave Broom, but is this whisky’s year?
Large or small, new whisky ventures can be capricious creatures, says Richard Woodard.
Glasgow’s past is inextricably linked with Scotch – but you wouldn’t necessarily know that today.
Dave Broom argues why historical sites such as Lindores and Kennetpans must be preserved.
Whisky shows are no longer the sole preserve of Scotch – or indeed whisky – finds Dave Broom.
Dave Broom reports from Japan on the challenges facing the country’s whisky industry.
The new advert for Haig Club Clubman has the authority and reach to change perceptions of Scotch.
Distilled spirits do not contain gluten, so why are some brands allowed to say it, and some aren’t?
These are the trends shaping the whisky industry, according to producers, writes Becky Paskin.
Whisky has come a long way in Africa, but the journey into consumers’ hearts has only just begun.
An innovative Irish whiskey project opens up a new world of traceability and flavour profiles.
There’s a camaraderie building between Scotch and ‘other’ whiskies, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom reminds us that Scotch is made to be enjoyed year-round, not just in winter.
All branches of the drinks trade are now aiming at common goals, says Dave Broom.
At a time of widespread unpredictability, Scotch is enjoying mixed fortunes in the UK.
Whisky innovation doesn’t necessitate radical changes, writes Dave Broom.
A day on the Norfolk Broads reminds Richard Woodard not to neglect familiar whiskies.
What’s more outrageous: cocktails served in capsules or the fact it’s a Scotch? asks Becky Paskin.
Dave Broom has plenty of advice to share, from tastings and transportation, to kilts and pants.
Be selective about your whisky-drinking moments for optimum cheer, and have a very Merry Christmas.
The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
Whisky Speed Dating reminds Becky Paskin why knowledge sharing is so vital in innovation.
Danish creativity reminds Dave Broom that the course of whisky innovation never has run smooth.
Reflecting on a busy Islay Festival 2018, Becky Paskin presents her ultimate survival guide.
If age is only a number, no age whisky is a can of worms. Dave Broom reaches for the tin opener.
If Scotch wants to keep its top perch, it must change with the times, says Dave Broom.
Glenfiddich’s Bourbonisation is a risky but crafty plot to lure Bourbon drinkers, says Becky Paskin.
A whisky bar’s history reflects the shifting stereotype of its drinkers, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom is enraged upon reading a press release announcing the launch of Allt-a-Bhainne.
An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and Scotch.
The momentum of progress embodies the story of human evolution, but is it a one-way street?
Gender-appropriate whisky has no place in a world devoted to fighting sexism, says Becky Paskin.
Whisky is a humble spirit at heart, says Dave Broom – something we should never forget.
If a distillery visitor centre is being upgraded, so should the staff training, says Dave Broom.
In whisky as in football, says Richard Woodard, it’s best to keep our expectations low.
Compass Box has revealed its hand: transparency’s ‘Third Option’. And now? Over to the industry…
Dave Broom finds much to celebrate in the diverse whiskies of Australia and New Zealand.
Outdated, sexist stereotyping will only deter the very demographic companies are seeking to attract.
The whisky industry has changed but the same welcoming spirit remains, writes Dave Broom.
A decade after his untimely death, Dave Broom pays tribute to the legendary whisky and beer writer.
A poetic reverie leads Dave Broom to ponder the need to ‘tread softly’ when tasting whisky.
Dave Broom is impartial to chocolate eggs, but there are other ways to enjoy Easter.
Swanky visitor centres are no substitute for inspiration and imagination, says Richard Woodard.
Whisky-scented moustache wax is another attempt by Johnnie Walker to grab the attention of hipsters.
A new release from Martell in the US says much about the rise and rise of single malt Scotch.
A rose-tinted view of Scotch’s ‘outlaw’ history is pure marketing BS, says Dave Broom.
Whisky must adopt a different approach to tap China’s market potential, writes Dave Broom.
We should consider whisky in the same way Denis ‘The Madness’ McQuade approached football.
Oslo and Singapore may differ in climate but their whisky messages are the same, says Dave Broom.
The fun and games at Spirit of Speyside are a sign whisky’s becoming more relaxed, says Dave Broom.
The misreporting of news has effects that stretch beyond whisky awards, says Becky Paskin.
Through sharing our passions we can rediscover why we first fell in love, says Becky Paskin.
Whisky has become a commodity to be traded and make a few speculators some money.
The Scotch industry needs to think hard and fast about its future post-Brexit, says Dave Broom.
Thousands of people contribute to Scotch whisky’s success, not just an elite few.
As extraordinary whiskies become the preserve of a privileged few, how about spreading the love?
Scotland’s native oak must be nurtured if it’s to be used for whisky-making, says Dave Broom.
The great sommelier proved you can combine ambition and drive with humility, says Richard Woodard.
The simple pleasures make this life blessed: the right music, the right room, the right whisky.
There’s no excuse for a poorly made cocktail if it costs the earth.
The UK Foreign Secretary’s working knowledge of whisky is patchy, to judge from a speech this week.
If you’re buying whisky at auction it will pay to do your own research, says Dave Broom.
Sometimes too much choice makes it hard to see the wood for the trees, says Dave Broom.
What has driving a handbuilt wooden car around Goodwood race track have to do with whisky?
The ending of Diageo’s Masters of Whisky programme will damage Scotch as a whole, says Dave Broom.
A complicated trek to Islay reiterates what the whisky festival is all about to Dave Broom.
SWA-approved, ‘Scottish-style’ single malt produced in Mount Vernon, Virginia? Surely some mistake…
Engaging with the world around you can help heighten your whisky experience, writes Dave Broom.
Look to whisky’s humble origins of conviviality to find its future trends, says Dave Broom.
Fèis Ìle 2019 reminded Dave Broom that ‘whisky island’ is always changing.
Predictions are dangerous, says our chief engineer, so he’s compiled a wish list instead.
Why Scotch marketers should beware swapping one dead language for another.
The mysterious story – and equally mysterious whisky – of one Corporal Mill.
Jacques Tati, silo thinking and corporate fragmentation: why they matter to Scotch
Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
Some thoughts on William S Burroughs, ‘junk’, freewill and the modern Scotch whisky industry.
How Marxist theory could teach the Scotch whisky industry a lesson on the perils of leadership.
To many whisky lovers, a silent distillery is a lost treasure. But is that the whole story?
'Scotch whisky' is now legally recognised in Botswana. Who cares? Lots of people – and here's why.
A 75-year-old Mortlach raises questions of perceived identity, character and the passage of time.
Long-haul flights prompt reflections on what it is to be Scottish – and what it is to be Scotch.
Innovation is rife around the whisky world, from Midleton to Hakushu. Where does that leave Scotch?
Scotch remains the whisky role model – but there’s competition. What can Japan teach the industry?
Geopolitical risk and economic stagnation have hit Scotch’s export numbers. Is America the answer?
The spontaneity of Laphroaig's #OpinionsWelcome campaign is just what Scotch whisky needs.
With more women than ever enjoying a wee dram why does gender stereotyping still exist at all?
The world has changed since Marty McFly first graced our screens; it has for whisky at any rate.
What do Lidl’s cut-price whiskies have in common with Diageo’s latest batch of collectors’ items?
At a time when consumers clamour for more information about whisky, why does the law forbid it?
The tyranny of figures – and a further explanation of the scoring system used for our tasting notes.
Thoughts from a Washington DC museum trip on the collision of money and art, patronage and ...
The weirdest element of Whiskey Union is Diageo's departure from convention.
An evening immersed in the world of Cognac prompts more thoughts on age and transparency in Scotch.
Scotch whisky, much like the traditional tobacconist, needs to evolve to appeal to a new audience.
If Scotch whisky could make a New Year resolution for 2016, what should it be? A few thoughts…
While mostly ignored by malt aficionados, whisky regions are still important indicators of flavour.
Aaron Sorkin’s political drama, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and the persistence of marketing messages.
As you scan the eager faces of a masterclass audience, just how much are they taking in?
Employing all of the senses to accomplish a full appreciation of whisky’s resonance of place.
Does yeast matter in Scotch? Most distillers would say no – but their US colleagues might disagree.
There’s a new breed of bar in town set to revolutionise the way we drink whisky.
Musings on mental retention, Bob Dylan’s Never-Ending Tour and the whisky festival circuit.
Bagpiper, McDowell’s and the SWA acting as ‘cultural shock troops’. Where will it all end?
The spring chill at the start of this year’s festival can’t mask the gathering’s huge warmth.
Archives and a liquid Speyside ramble illustrate how the past persists and informs the present.
Car park tastings, a bat cave, the shadowy hand of the whisky maker and the weird ways of wood.
Dave Broom acquires a new t-shirt, and with it a sudden realisation of time passing.
On his final day at the Speyside whisky festival, Dave takes his Quaich on a trek up Ben Rinnes.
A sojourn on Islay prompts a further exploration of the topic of barley and its impact on whisky.
An undefined term and a path toward too much choice will complicate an already complex industry.
Planes, trains and automobiles as Dave Broom leaves County Cork for the pleasures of Port Ellen.
Looking back at this year’s sun-filled festival – the good, the bad and the downright odd.
The construction and early life of the Islay distillery is part cautionary tale, part inspiration.
Do you think the regulations governing Scotch whisky are too tough? Be careful what you wish for…
Dave Broom ponders the relationship between Sherry and Scotch whisky in sunny Spain.
Listen to ‘expert’ advice but trust your own instincts when tasting whisky, urges Dave Broom.
Whisky and beer share common ingredients and flavours, so why aren’t there more collaborations?
American firms buying Scotch whisky companies proves the category has a bright future ahead of it.
Indian drinkers have embraced ‘standard’ whiskies, and Scotch should do the same, says Dave Broom.
A Brighton bat walk stirs thoughts of silent stills and dormant distilleries in Dave Broom.
With consumer focus shifting to flavour, should Scotch be worried about legalised cannabis?
Three recent releases prompt thoughts on the quest for true value in Scotch whisky.
The spectacular vineyards of the Douro Valley may yield valuable lessons for Scotch.
To endure, Scotch whisky brands need to practise genuine innovation, says Dave Broom.
Don’t forget the employees working tirelessly behind the scenes of distilleries, says Dave Broom.
The discovery of a fake 1903 Laphroaig is a shocking but eerily familiar tale, says Dave Broom.
A new project promises to delve deep into the island’s history – with Scotch footing the bill.
Dave Broom deliberates the symbolic meaning behind gifting a quaich to the new US President.
Dave Broom is inspired by the common dedication and passion shown at the first World Whisky Forum.
How can it be that in an industry with so much history, Scotch whisky archives are so scarce?
Flavour and efficiency are not enemies; embrace the evolution of barley, says Dave Broom.
It’s glib, glitzy and plain bizarre, but does the £40k whisky watch have a deeper significance?
Rather than easing our fears, barriers only encourage them to multiply, says Richard Woodard.
We are all entitled to whisky regardless of gender, class and power, says Dave Broom.
A trip to San Francisco has Dave Broom pondering what lessons whisky can learn from rum.
Grain plants may lack the romance of single malt distilleries, but that doesn’t make them dull.
The enigmatic director can teach us a thing or two about whisky tastings, says Richard Woodard.
Whisky is complex and there’s no room for ‘I’m right, you’re wrong’ attitudes, says Dave Broom.
Greatness sometimes comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
Dave Broom discusses changes to the way we score the whiskies we taste – and why words matter more.
As rare malts hog the headlines, isn’t it time that less expensive drams got some respect?
For whisky fans and Hebridean seabirds alike, aromas evoke special memories, discovers Dave Broom.
Ambassadors have a commitment to whisky, which is why getting their brand message right is so vital.
Meaningful innovation can still be realised within the boundaries of whisky regulations.
Dave Broom discovers shifting sands in the culture of perfume making and asks what whisky can learn.
With Port Ellen, Brora and Rosebank set to reopen, Dave Broom looks at the broader context.
When whisky enters the luxury sphere, says Richard Woodard, it should do so on its own terms.
Peated whisky brands could learn a lesson from hot sauce producers, says Becky Paskin.
Whisky has the power to transport us through time, but it’s a matter of chance, says Dave Broom.
China’s thirst for Scotch is being driven by single malts, not blends, finds Dave Broom.
Has there ever been a more exciting time for whisky? Probably not, says Richard Woodard.
Simple, alluring, delicious, yet the Highball is shrouded in mystery, says Dave Broom.
As the new year dawns, Dave Broom ponders the value of moving slowly – for people and whisky.
Visiting Seattle, Dave Broom has his mind blown by the innovative use of barley varieties.
Diageo’s Harry Potter-esque innovations aren’t all that far-fetched, says Dave Broom.
Love, like whisky, shouldn’t be shared on just one day a year, writes Becky Paskin.
As the Winter Olympics dominates our TV screens, Dave Broom celebrates whisky’s vital role.
A trip to Israel reminds Dave Broom of our need to blend spices, tea, music – and whisky.
Whisky produced in the ‘Golden Age’ wasn’t always better, says Dave Broom, just different.
They serve a purpose, says Dave Broom, but discourage us from exploring the wider world.
When is a fake not a fake? Dave Broom tells a tangled tale of a 1977 bottle of Highland Park.
Richard Woodard vents his frustration at the legendary writer’s shortcomings.
Dave Broom reflects on the shift in seasons, and maturation of the modern whisky drinker.
In whisky as in art, says Dave Broom, we need to find space for our own interpretations.
In the quest for whisky information, says Dave Broom, never neglect the power of emotion.
The world is full of flaws, says Dave Broom, but that makes it endlessly fascinating.
As art and music converge, there are links with how we appreciate whisky, says Dave Broom.
Time among the vines in Champagne reminds Richard Woodard of grain’s vital importance.
Clichés are rooted in truth, says Dave Broom, so don’t ignore them – but look beyond them.
Dave Broom reflects on the impact the traditional flavoured spirit has on our whisky today.
Whisky, like music, has the power to evoke a visceral response in us, writes Dave Broom.
Far from stifling innovation, says Richard Woodard, Scotch’s regulations can inspire it.
Deep in the Outer Hebrides, Dave Broom is awe-struck by a reminder of whisky’s ancient foundations.
The ‘safe’ revamp of Glenrothes represents a lost opportunity, says Richard Woodard.
Attempts to ‘simplify’ Scotch whisky are only complicating it further, says Becky Paskin.
The very best of whisky exists on a ‘higher level of bullshit’, writes Dave Broom.
Rarity has many facets, writes Dave Broom, including the decision to share the rare.
Like art, we need to stop analysing whisky to really appreciate it, writes Becky Paskin.
Texture should play more prominence when describing whisky, writes Dave Broom.
In Scotch whisky and in the wider world, says Richard Woodard, nothing lasts forever.
Difficult times can emphasise the resilience of whisky and humanity, writes Dave Broom.
Macallan’s 72 Year Old has Dave Broom wondering if some whisky is deserving of a high price.
With 20-plus distilleries making whisky in England, Richard Woodard ponders a question of identity.
In a world awash with whisky, warns Dave Broom, there’s no place for lazy innovation.
A hike in Tuscany reminds Richard Woodard of the benefits of overseas investment in whisky.
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner gives Dave Broom food for thought on whisky writing.
Maybe if we treat blends as ‘special’, says Richard Woodard, that’s just what they’ll become.
Walker’s work shows risks should be taken, in whisky as well as music, says Dave Broom.
More attention needs paying to the provenance of Sherry casks, says Dave Broom.
Carlsberg probably isn’t the world’s best, says Dave Broom, but can anything really be?
An evening with the great Sir Ian McKellen reminds Richard Woodard of whisky’s immediacy.
Whisky can’t improve, says Dave Broom, if it’s focused solely on efficiency and tradition.
A trip to Japan reminds Dave Broom how all our senses influence our appreciation of whisky.
Single malt is more than a spirit; it’s a sum of environment and culture, says Dave Broom.
Bottle flipping has new whisky distilleries trapped in a Catch-22, Dave Broom discovers.
As the world faces a huge climate challenge, whisky has a role to play, says Dave Broom.
A day of scything reminds Dave Broom that some whisky-making skills should stay unchanged.
Pure Scot’s ‘puerile’ Instagram posts look depressingly familiar, says Richard Woodard.
A recent Instagram post has Dave Broom redefining the success of distillery innovations.
Whisky bars should take inspiration from coffee shops when designing menus, says Becky Paskin.
A discriminatory Dutch nightclub reminds Becky Paskin why whisky must be more inclusive.
When whisky has a compelling tale to tell, says Richard Woodard, we should all lend an ear.
The global bartending competition has placed Scotch flavour at its heart, writes Dave Broom.
The new Ncn’ean Botanical Spirit infuses new make spirit with local botanicals and juniper.
The inaugural event will take place this summer, offering Scottish whisky, gin, music and food.
Funding round looks to raise £5.5m to build whisky and gin distillery in castle grounds.
Designs for a whisky and gin distillery in the abandoned Polphail village have been unveiled.
The new range of oak-aged gins was matured in casks sourced from five Scotch whisky regions.
The distillery has launched a new flagship whisky and a gin as it prepares to restart production.
Producer of Sheep Dip whisky and Edinburgh Gin has changed hands for an undisclosed sum.
The Irish producer will soon start building its new €6m whiskey and gin distillery.
The experimental Fife brewery and distillery intends to produce more whisky, gin and beer.
The end of Diageo’s educational programme signals a major change in philosophy for the company.
The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
Two new whisky releases are part of a competition to win a bottle of Tobermory 42-year-old.
With Scotch sales flat and difficulties in China, could 2017 be a year of change for Chivas?
Counterfeit copies of western brands don’t just disappoint consumers – they can kill them.
Getting under the skin of Russia’s vast and potentially lethal black market in counterfeit spirits.
Tourism officials, residents and whisky fans are battling to save the historical centre.
Get the full lowdown on three distillery projects earmarked for Jedburgh, Hawick and Peebles.
Commemorating the life of a proud son of Moray and one of Scotch whisky’s best-loved characters.
This small black box could be a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit whisky.
The Speyside distillery steps into the spotlight with the first whiskies released by its new owners.
A passionate advocate of Scotch single malt, his name will always be associated with a shop in Soho.
The latest moves on ‘Whisky Island’, including new, revived and expanding distilleries.
Soaring growth in whisky tourism is paving the way for a new generation of Scotch distillery.
Rye’s return in Scotland after a long gap marks the latest chapter in a chequered history.
Two new companies – one in the UK, one in China – are opening a fresh chapter in whisky investment.
The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
Now just an empty shell, the Falkirk distillery could be producing spirit within two years.
With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
As more consumers turn their backs on whisky, distillers are trying a number of fresh ideas.
Irish whiskey is resurgent, but are some of the new companies being economical with the truth?
Dave Broom looks back at the now complete single malt collection’s ascent to cult whisky status.
Once touted as Islay’s ninth whisky distillery, here’s the full story behind Gartbreck.
Distillers are coming up with ever more inventive ways of working with this tricky grain.
It’s the quintessential Irish whiskey style, but should its production rules be revised?
A behind-the-scenes look at the revamp of the world’s third most popular Scotch whisky.
Assessing the impact of a hard exit from the EU on the eve of a crucial Commons vote.
Scotch whisky exports bounced back last year, thanks largely to single malt and the US market.
As popular blends face major price increases, we assess the likely effects of the move.
Compass Box founder John Glaser on why a change in the law could benefit the entire industry.
Distillers face the threat of a 25% tariff on single malt exports as a trade war escalates.
The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
From managing Cardhu to his pioneering ambassadorial work, a great Scotch whisky character recalled.
No industry appetite for change, says John Glaser – but he still believes that change will come.
The number one Scotch whisky brand’s new platform aims to add a little happiness to the mix.
Special Releases pricing has soared in recent years – but how and why? Let’s crunch some numbers…
Diageo’s Indian whisky brands have had their export wings trimmed – but does the deal go far enough?
Did the Jack Daniel’s owner overpay in spending £285m on BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh?
Assessing the pros and cons of being part of the European Union for the Scotch whisky industry.
The new move by Chivas Regal says a lot about the current state of the Scotch whisky market.
Recalling a year of shocks, surprises, new whiskies, fake bottles and controversy.
The ‘ultimate whisky troubleshooter’, he lent his expertise to distilleries all over the world.
What does the striking new look and range rethink say about the modern face of single malt?
The challenges of building a £100m new distillery, by the man who came up with the idea.
As Diageo’s whisky sales rebound, we identify six factors shaping the resurgence.
The private members club offers a selection of single casks priced at up to €450,000.
We delve further into the plans to revive the two cult distilleries after nearly 40 years.
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
After the single malt’s revamp, has it found its place in the whisky world?
Investigating the history of the 1926 single malts that sold for US$1m-plus at auction.
The biggest news items of the year, as featured on the pages of Scotchwhisky.com.
Under new owner Lalique, the team at the Perthshire distillery has a familiar look.
After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
As auction prices soar, does whisky’s secondary market have a serious counterfeit problem?
Incidents like the recent Jim Beam warehouse fire can have a huge environmental impact.
The years to come could shed a new light on the dark early days of Scotch whisky making.
The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
Diageo’s experimental Whiskey Union concept is fundamental to the group’s Scotch growth strategy.
Scotchwhisky.com may only have been in operation for three months, but what a year it’s been.
Media reports tell of a single malt Scotch whisky ‘drought’, but the facts tell a different story.
The whisky was never designed specifically for women, its producer explains.
Construction of the £15m Ardross farm distillery has begun near Inverness.
Bottles of Dewar’s blended Scotch unearthed in former British Army garrison in Israel.
Halewood International intends to bring Crabbie’s back home with a new distillery in Granton.
The Highlands distillery is selling newly-laid casks for £10,000 as a ‘luxury whisky investment’.
The first single malt whisky from Annandale distillery for 99 years has been bottled.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has unveiled a 10-year-old Sherry cask-matured blended malt.
The alcoholic tea blend offers whisky lovers an ‘alternative’ drinking experience.
Explore the future of whisky with Scotchwhisky.com at the London Whisky Show.
The new, community-owned, island Scotch whisky distillery needs to raise £2.5 million.
The new range includes four Islay, Highland, Lowland and Speyside blended malts and blends.
Glen Moray’s distillery manager is set to join Ireland’s Dingle distillery in October.
The influential US education and mentoring programme will close with the loss of about 40 jobs.
The distillery’s owners will use funds from the campaign to move production to a new, larger site.
David Gates will lead BrewDog’s spirits division, ahead of its first whisky launch.
The Snug in Aviemore will host tastings, events and local art away from ‘the secret distillery’.
Buy a ticket for the charity raffle and you could win over £2,000 worth of whisky.
The Sutherland castle’s out buildings will be transformed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
The withdrawal of The Glenlivet expression shocked whisky fans, but plans are afoot for its return.
The island’s sole distillery has been maturing its inaugural whisky since December 2015.
The retailer’s new flagship store in London’s Covent Garden features a dedicated whisky room.
Former Macallan managing director Willie Phillips has been appointed chairman of Ardgowan.
The revitalised distillery has added a new virgin oak-aged blend to its roster.
The whisky was made to mark the anniversary of Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup win.
A new report suggests more whiskies aged under 10 years are to come, complete with age statements.
Created by the Craigellachie Hotel, the expression combines eight Speyside malts.
Deeside Brewery in Aberdeenshire has begun distilling an experimental style of Scotch whisky.
The new Norlan VAILD is designed to focus attention on flavour and aroma in whisky.
A distillery worker has created a whisky kit to stop motorists missing out on tasting sessions.
Old Pulteney owner’s production investment is designed to underpin future international growth.
Philippines-owned producer hopes the wine giant will drive growth for Dalmore, Jura and John Barr.
From Balblair to Kilchoman, Scotland took five trophies and 427 medals in the annual contest.
Drinks by the Dram calendar contains 24 miniatures of some of the world’s most coveted whiskies.
Duncan Tait will be the Dingwall distillery’s first manager after joining from Mortlach.
The Speyside, Islay, Sherry cask and peated cask Scotch whiskies join The Classic Range.
A Soho doughnut shop has partnered with the Hebridean distillery to create a heavily peated treat.
Scottish companies can ‘learn a lot’ from the Scotch whisky industry’s environmental strategy.
The spirits retailer is set to open a second London store on Great Portland Street next month.
Strathearn distillery has become the first in Scotland to produce cider brandy.
The new facility will be a state-of-the-art hub for whisky blending and testing.
Chivas Brothers is to relaunch Scapa, commencing with the release of a new NAS single malt.
The musical work, centred on a family-owned Scotch whisky distillery, will tour next month.
Speyside’s new Distilled festival is offering free tickets to anyone named after a distillery.
The single malt is released as part of the supermarket’s first Spirits of Scotland Festival.
Bartenders named the blended malt as the world’s best-selling and trendiest Scotch.
Sample exclusive maturation experiments at the London Whisky Show with Scotchwhisky.com.
The refurbishment will transform the distillery into a ‘world-class whisky destination’.
The change allows distillers to use a variety of casks, including ex-Tequila and Calvados.
Plans for new distillery, microbrewery and visitor attraction will be considered by local council.
Jack Mayo is one of a number of new appointments at the Edinburgh start-up.
Scottish Government award will help fund construction at the £12m project west of Glasgow.
Known for its old and rare whiskies, the show will return in November under a new name.
The warehouse demolition is the final chapter in the story of the Peterhead distillery.
Dornoch Castle Hotel owners seek crowd funding to kick start build of new Highlands distillery.
Peated and triple-distilled whiskies will join the distillery’s unpeated 1770 single malt.
Bruichladdich’s former master distiller will shape the whisky of Islay’s newest distillery.
From tours of usually publicly closed distilleries to probing whisky masterclasses and tastings.
The three bespoke whiskies have been designed to pair with BrewDog’s beers.
The expression returns as part of the Speyside distillery’s core range after a three-year absence.
Only members of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society are now able to purchase bottlings.
The low-priced aged single malt forms part of Aldi’s Christmas spirits range.
A £6m investment will enable the Hillington site to double its whisky making capacity.
‘Significant uncertainty’ will follow UK vote to leave EU, warns Scotch Whisky Association.
Planned Dingwall distillery sets out to raise more than £1.5m through community-focused share offer.
Work to build Edinburgh’s first malt distillery for nearly 100 years will begin next month.
Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut marks the release of the sci-fi sequel.
New releases will embrace Bitcoin’s blockchain technology in a bid to combat fake whisky.
Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Dan Jago, former group wine director at Tesco, as its new CEO.
The Isle of Harris distillery has finally opened following seven years of planning.
Scotland’s first crowdfunded distillery, 100% green energy-powered, is ready to open.
ELLC’s London Rye is the capital’s second whisky to be released in over 100 years.
An Asia-based investment firm has bought out the group that also owns Glen Scotia distillery.
The first Scotch whisky to feature glacial iceberg water is being auctioned for charity.
Two new heavily peated expressions from Loch Lomond distillery have been released.
A Scottish MSP has called for greater protection for Scotch from ‘imitation whiskies’ post-Brexit.
Grant’s whisky will send applicants on a 10-day global trip as it seeks a new brand ambassador.
Artist Kevin Sheehan took over 120 hours to sketch a map of Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
The whisky retailer will launch a new auction site in September, with rules to combat ‘flipping’.
The single malt release – named One And All – celebrates the island community.
The Speyside distillery has partnered with master perfumer Roja Dove for a new single malt whisky.
The new expression from the Kintyre distillery offers a ‘true taste of Campbeltown’.
The wrong whisky was filled into some bottles of the Speyside single malt series’ new Batch 4.
Building work is now underway following a lengthy excavation process at the historical site.
Elixir Distillers’ plans include ‘underground’ warehousing, floor maltings and a rum still.
The equivalent of one bottle of Scotch was consumed at official events last year, a report shows.
A new Edinburgh distillery has been designed as a visitor attraction to boost tourism.
The new Highland distillery is believed to be the first solely founded by a woman.
The £12m distillery will produce both peated and unpeated Lowland malt whisky.
The planned Port of Leith distillery in Edinburgh will be arranged vertically in a 40-metre tower.
The Scottish government is seeking investment to bring distilling back to Dallas Dhu.
The Irish whiskey distillery is the third to open in Dublin in the last four years.
The Banchory-based distillery will produce just 100 casks of whisky before closing for good.
Events will take place in regions as remote as Antarctica as part of the annual festivities.
The 20-year-old single malt is the first in a range of whiskies paying homage to Arran’s landscape.
Isle of Arran Distillers’ second venture on the island is now producing a ‘heavily peated’ spirit.
The release honours the charity’s centenary and the bottler’s personal history with the RAF.
The first malt distillery to operate in Edinburgh in nearly a century will open this summer.
The pair of 21-year-old whiskies reflect the distillery’s Atlantic island origins.
The industry legend and man behind the Diageo Classic Malts has passed away.
The vintage builds on the Speyside distillery’s 20th anniversary malt releases.
The Glenlivet is celebrating Dubai Duty Free’s anniversary with a ‘precious’ new edition.
Tomatin 50 Year Old is the Highland distillery’s oldest bottling to date.
Whisky lovers can earn a certificate in whisky history, blending and distilling.
Bottles sold from the Prince’s cask of Royal Lochnagar 30 Year Old have so far raised £225,400.
The new expression marks the end of a two-year closure period for the Mull distillery.
Wemyss Malts kicks off its new whisky club with an exclusive 35-year-old Caol Ila.
The new whiskies in Benromach’s Heritage collection have been aged for more than 40 years.
Two women have been accepted on Diageo’s four-year coopering apprenticeship in Scotland.
Only 300 bottles of the third expression in the Warehouse 6 Collection have been made.
Only 94 bottles of the oldest whisky from the ‘Beast of Dufftown’ have been released.
The distillery’s new, limited edition whisky can only be found at Heathrow airport.
Golfers Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke have helped create the two new whiskies.
The Speyside distillery has claimed an Indian whisky company’s label is too similar to its own.
The 38-year-old single malt is one of the highlights of the bottler’s Spring Collection.
For the first time, visitors can explore the distillery and buy exclusive whiskies.
Max McFarlane has joined the Lowland distillery to help shape its spirit character.
The airline has partnered with InchDairnie to create a commemorative centenary whisky.
The rock group’s anniversary blend will be sold alongside salvaged Whisky Galore! bottles.
The ‘mysterious’ whisky is the first expression in Hunter Laing’s new range.
The Port-matured whisky is a new limited release from the Highland distillery.
Four single cask bottlings have been released by the whisky maker’s great-great-grandson.
Production is set to start in April next year, with the first whisky likely to be bottled in 2020.
Macallan and Highland Park owner saw earnings reduced by global political and economic volatility.
The £100m-plus new facility will take over single malt production after ‘rigorous’ tests.
Glasgow’s historic Pump House is being converted into a £10.5m Scotch whisky distillery.
Isle of Arran Distillers has broken ground on Lagg distillery, its second island site.
The Scotch Whisky Association has reached an ‘amicable resolution’ with the US distillery.
The search is on to find the most creative, humorous and honest views about the whisky brand.
One of Scotland’s smallest distilleries will hand-deliver bottle 001 to the highest bidder.
The first 100 bottles of Scotch whisky from the microdistillery have been sold at auction.
The money will be used to build the distillery and visitor centre in Edinburgh.
British and American Sign Language speakers can now get a taste of the Edinburgh attraction.
Made with whisky from Scotland’s Glen Elgin and Macallan distilleries, plus India’s Amrut.
The new packaging aims to highlight each blended whisky’s ‘craft credentials’.
First community-owned Scotch whisky distillery enters final crowdfunding push.
New targets include switching 80% of primary energy supplies to renewable sources by 2050.
The artwork for the 2017 limited edition whisky will feature more than 300 photos of whisky fans.
The 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky is being relaunched with a new name and design.
GlenWyvis distillery has smashed its initial crowdfunding target by more than £500,000.
Andy Watts will be responsible for overseeing the SA group’s Scotch whisky portfolio.
Bartenders will be given the chance to create the brand’s 2017 limited edition single malt whisky.
Two new duty free exclusive whiskies will form part of the firm’s core travel retail range.
Let your creativity ‘run riot’ for the chance to have your Tweet projected on the distillery’s wall.
The range will include eight-year-old, 15-year-old and 40-year-old single malt whiskies.
Wolfburn Aurora is an NAS single malt from Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery.
The Macallan and Highland Park owner will relocate to 100 Queen Street in spring 2017.
The collection has been designed to be mixed with spirits such as Scotch whisky or sipped neat.
The money will finance a distillery and heritage centre highlighting the area’s illicit whisky past.
A new blend from the makers of the Glover combines Scotch with whisky from Indian distiller Amrut.
The Chivas Regal owner will close its Paisley site and move bottling operations to Dumbarton.
Master of Malt will be answering wishes from whisky fans around the world every day until Christmas.
The site near Badger Falls conceals an illegal still used to make whisky during the 1700s.
The Highland single malt marks master distiller Richard Paterson’s 50 years in whisky.
Simon Coughlin will head up a new whisky unit at French drinks group Rémy Cointreau.
Scotch producers claim government figures show ‘fairer’ taxes generate more revenue for economy.
World’s biggest Scotch whisky company returns to growth in China following austerity struggles.
Limited edition single malt Highland Inspiration marks start of distillery building.
The two no-age-statement single malts will both be available in global duty free stores by April.
The alliance recognises the new wave of whisky distilleries contributing to the category’s success.
A record 2016 saw sales of single malt Scotch whisky increase by nearly 50% on the open market.
Consumers will soon be able to access detailed content via QR codes on every bottle.
Maureen Robinson curates the annual Special Releases for the world’s largest Scotch whisky group.
The new Highland distillery will feature two warehouses, a blending lab and a tasting lodge.
Plans for the Scotch whisky distillery include an adjacent floating bar and restaurant.
The total tax paid on an average bottle of Scotch in the UK is set to rise to £10.20.
The single malt collection is inspired by the elements wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
Matured in Black Sea oak casks, the single malt is named after a legendary sea demon.
Only 503 decanters of the distillery’s ‘oldest and rarest’ whisky will be available, for £7,200.
A bottle of 21-year-old Glengoyne Scotch whisky sits inside the huge, handmade chocolate egg.
The range includes no-age-statement, 18-year-old and 19-year-old single cask whiskies.
One PhD student will receive £4,000 to study the effects of climate change on water supply.
GMB Scotland claims jobs are under threat at the Johnnie Walker producer’s bottling plants.
The maker of the Glencairn whisky glass was recognised in the international trade category.
Part of the brand’s experimental range, the latest blend is made up of more than 200 whiskies.
The new adaptation will open in Scottish cinemas on 5 May before a UK-wide release.
Calls to bottle all Scotch in Scotland follow claims that more than 100 jobs are at risk.
On the Rocks will take place in June, inspired by the new Whisky Galore! film.
The winning entrant will receive membership to the distillery’s preservation society.
The limited edition release is a collaboration with award-winning designer Afroditi Krassa.
The range of ready-to-drink cocktails is inspired by 19th-century merchant Ebenezer Connal.
Former Auchentoshan distillery manager Alistair McDonald will take up the post from September.
The London distillery is encouraging buyers to open and drink its debut whisky rather than flip it.
The mystery Islay malt is fully matured in Sherry casks and said to taste of ‘barbecued banana’.
The United States is enforcing a 25% import tariff on single malt Scotch whisky imports.
The Speyside distillery’s new ‘unrepeatable’ limited edition has been made using now-retired stills.
Three whiskies have been launched in partnership with golfers Colin Montgomerie and Paul Lawrie.
The whisky has been created with golf star Cristie Kerr ahead of the Women’s British Open.
The Scotch whisky industry could risk losing its legal protections abroad without a clear direction.
Over 650 events have been announced as part of the festival’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
The bottler has revealed two 33- and 44-year-old malts in the range’s redesigned packaging.
The Campbeltown distillery is going on a Grand Tour of the world, starting with the UK.
The highly regarded 30-year-old single malt originally retailed for only £80.
The Lowland distillery will replace its original whisky with a new style of single malt.
The distillery has released a new single malt with no cask information or tasting notes.
A custom Highball machine will tour London as part of the brand’s new mixer movement.
Two limited edition blends will feature music-inspired designs from artist Felipe Pantone.
Montgomery Scott is a blended whisky inspired by Scotty, the original series’ famous engineer.
Isle of Arran Distillers has created a ‘new identity’ for its Lochranza site’s core range.
Scotch producers have joined the global movement to stamp out non-recyclable plastic waste.
The first casks to be filled at the new Arran distillery are being offered for sale.
The range features 14 Sherry cask-matured whiskies, plus one matured exclusively in a Port Pipe.
The distillery is launching a pop-up bar to celebrate its new limited edition Glenmorangie Spìos.
Compass Box is releasing a new Hedonism expression in honour of its female workforce.
The Lowland distillery’s commemorative whisky will retail at £5,000 per bottle.
The independent bottler is launching a new blended malt finished in Madeira casks.
Smokehead High Voltage is introduced as a ‘more intense’ version of the Islay single malt.
The 19-year-old single malt celebrates the reopening of the Speyside distillery in 1998.
The 60-mile trip involves cycling and kayaking to every distillery on Islay and Jura in three days.
Scotch whisky producers are already ahead of commitments to operate more sustainably by 2020.
The first single malt from Daftmill distillery will be sold in a randomly allocated ballot.
The Dufftown expression’s release also heralds a revamp of the brand’s entire core range.
The blended Scotch has partnered with HBO to create a new Game of Thrones themed whisky.
The first whisky to be distilled in St Andrews for nearly 160 years earns £7,100 at auction.
The luxury experience pinpoints a shopper’s ‘ideal whisky style’ with six specially-created aromas.
A new online tool matches users’ personal flavour preferences to one of six blended whiskies.
The first of only 70 luxury Royal Salute bottles will be gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Whisky’s three-year minimum maturation period should be scrapped, according to US report.
Young people in the Highlands are being given maturing casks to pay for higher education.
Lakes distillery has used whiskies from both sides of the border in a hybrid blended malt.
Douglas Laing has unveiled a Chocolate Edition blended malt with a ‘deep cocoa’ character.
Bottle 1 of Genesis, the English distillery’s new single malt, breaks two world records.
Hoxton’s Iron Stag has a special focus on Scotch whisky cocktails, serving Highballs by the keg.
The blended Scotch has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Premier League football team.
Ardgowan Expedition is a 20-year-old blended malt containing whisky that has visited the South Pole.
The Speyside distillery’s new entry-level expression is being gradually rolled out.
The first whisky in Macallan’s new duty free series is an exercise in ‘unconventional maturation’.
The indie bottler’s latest anniversary whisky contains malts from every region in Scotland.
The Speyside distillery is ‘pushing boundaries’ in a first for the Scotch whisky industry.
The blender has withdrawn its single grain brand after postponing plans for a Borders distillery.
The 58-year-old single cask whisky is the distillery’s first commercial bottling in its history.
Three whiskies heralding from the same cask have been finished in different woods.
The distillery has added the limited edition expression to its stable of wine-influenced whiskies.
Tamdhu Ámbar and Gran Reserva are the distillery’s first foray into global travel retail.
Even more rare and ‘exceptional’ bottles have been added to Whisky.Auction’s charity auction.
The independent bottler has revamped its range of single cask whiskies with four new decanters.
A selection of ‘exceptional’ whiskies have been sold to raise funds for environmental charities.
The Islay malt joins a 64-year-old Glenlivet as part of G&M’s Private Collection range.
The 27-year-old limited edition malt has been matured in ex-PX and oloroso Sherry casks.
The new releases include ‘spirit drink’ Stranger & Stranger and blended malt whisky Juveniles.
The Isle of Lewis distillery has unveiled its oldest expression to date.
The festival will incorporate eight distilleries along a scenic driving route through the Highlands.
The first rye whiskey in Old Forester’s 148-year history will arrive in the US from next month.
The producer has infused its blend with botanicals for an ‘exciting and different’ spirit.
The Edinburgh experience is designed to be ‘one of the greatest whisky attractions in the world’.
Two new limited editions will raise money for F1 driver David Coulthard’s local charities.
The distillery ‘pays homage’ to its part owner by raising money for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.
The Bourbon festival has also tapped Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and rock duo Hall and Oates.
The distilleries’ visitor centres are to be overhauled as part of Diageo’s ambitious tourism plans.
The Islay distillery will debut a whisky matured in rejuvenated red wine hogsheads.
The festival recognised four industry veterans for their services to Scotch whisky.
The bottling is a marriage of four different casks including a ‘rare’ Pedro Ximénez Sherry butt.
Glen Scotia distillery has launched a campaign to celebrate the region’s whisky heritage.
The distillery will help European repopulation efforts after funding Dornoch’s DEEP project.
The bottling made to celebrate this year’s World Whisky Day sold at a rate of 65 bottles a minute.
Batch 16 of the Cask Bottling series features malts aged for between seven and 33 years.
The Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 commemorates the tourist attraction’s 50th anniversary.
The warehouse, containing 45,000 casks of maturing whiskey, was completely destroyed in the blaze.
The 12-year-old blend was created with Angus Dundee to commemorate the jazz club’s 60th birthday.
The limited edition blended malt is composed of whiskies selected for their cocoa-like qualities.
The limited edition triple cask-matured malt tees off in time for The Open’s 2019 return.
The blended Scotch will target ‘trendsetting’ cities to make the serve the ‘next big thing’.
A blended malt and a blend of ‘lost’ whiskies are permanent additions to Royal Salute’s stable.
The Rum Riot expression from Ian Macleod Distillers is said to be ‘not for everyone’.
The second annual auction arranged by industry ambassadors will benefit Scottish charity the Ben.
The small-batch facility is part of a US$60m plan to re-establish the James B. Beam Distilling Co.
The whisky, targeted at a ‘new generation of drinker’, has been finished in ex-Cognac casks.
The Speyside distillery has revealed a duo of ‘incredibly sweet’ wine-finished Taiwan exclusives.
Elixir Distillers has bottled the ‘deeply complex’ Karuizawa Ambassadors’ Collection for charity.
The whisky has been created to celebrate the Netflix film about the life of Robert the Bruce.
After a weekend as a Royal Mile Whiskies exclusive, the 21 Year Old is now getting a wider release.
The peated whisky brand from Tomatin is now exploring ‘innovative’ combinations of casks.
The collection from the closed Japanese distillery has sold for over £750,000 in Hong Kong.
Whisky Illuminati’s Solaria series will explore how five single malts develop over four years.
The distillery’s new whisky is its first permanent age-stated malt in almost 20 years.
Chivas Extra 13 is decorated with ‘iconic images of Americana’ and inspired by Prohibition.
The Swedish distillery’s new Intelligens single malt was designed using artificial intelligence.
Pernod Ricard has said its Chinese distillery won’t ‘cannibalise’ Scotch whisky’s market share.
The English distillery has unveiled the first of its Whiskymaker’s Reserve expressions.
The Highland distillery has released 16- and 23-year-old travel retail-exclusive single malts.
The whisky firm’s Blythswood Square base is said to be ‘a vote of confidence’ in Scotch’s future.
The 40-year-old single malt joins Macallan’s growing collection of vintage whiskies.
The latest in the limited edition series showcases the ‘uniquely bold’ colour of Macallan’s whisky.
The first entry in the Paragon of Time Collection is the distillery’s oldest release yet.
The yet-to-be-constructed distillery unveils its second limited edition blended malt.
The launch coincides with the two-year anniversary of the distillery’s takeover by Billy Walker.
The high-strength Madeira-finished blended malt is adorned with a label echoing Madeiran art.
The Orkney distillery will re-release the age statement for the first time in 10 years.
The online sale of rare bottles donated by the industry will help fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
The Highland distillery will launch new 12-, 18- and 21-year-old whiskies in 2020.
The Fife distillery has become the ‘first’ in over a century to use oats to make Scotch whisky.
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Fifth single malt of pioneering series, Black Bowmore 50 Year Old, priced at £16,000 a bottle.
Islay distillery plans could be scuppered by row between Jean Donnay and Hunter Laing.
The £40m project is being spearheaded by the Scotch Whisky Research Institute.
The Islay distillery will add two more stills in a bid to cash in on the buoyant malts market.
Bruichladdich and InchDairnie have run commercial distillations of pot still rye spirits.
The International Barley Hub will make Scotland the global centre for barley research.
Remains found at the Fife site could point to Scotland’s earliest site of distillation yet ...
The deal marks the Glenfiddich owner’s first move into American craft distilling.
Although despite showing signs of recovery, the SWA warns Britain is still a ‘fragile’ market.
Glenfiddich and Macallan feature in auction house Dragon 8’s first Hong Kong sale this weekend.
Whisky is a key part of Fèis Ìle, an annual celebration of Gaelic history, poetry, song and dance.
Georgie Bell will focus on raising the profile of the company’s five single malt brands.
Glasgow Museums set to display last known miniature, produced in the 1970s by Douglas Laing & Co.
The releases include Phenomenology and No Name, the company’s peatiest whisky to date.
Contestants explore ‘essential Islay’ on a three-day survival challenge hosted by the distillery.
Two distilleries in western Highlands and Perth & Kinross to benefit from government grants.
Chivas Regal’s oldest release to date celebrates the team’s 1968 European Cup victory.
The Oscar winner swapped Macallan for Chivas Regal on a visit to the Speyside distillery.
Diageo’s closed plant in Kilmarnock is at the heart of regeneration plans for the town.
Construction work at the R&B Distillers facility at Borodale House is due to begin in April.
Mix of materials makes whisky packaging hard to process for reuse, says Recycling Association.
The changes include a renewed focus on age statements and redesigned packaging.
Crown Royal takes top spot and Kentucky, Ireland and Japan share the spoils in the 2016 edition.
After years of decline the SWA has predicted Scotch exports will improve within the year.
The new releases include a dozen single cask BenRiachs, ranging from 16 to 40 years old.
Two Sixpoint Brewery beers, Rune and Sköll, designed to pair with 12-year-old and Dark Origins.
First expression in new Bond House No 1 collection marks challenging barley harvest.
The amount of rare Scotch whisky sold at UK auctions has hit a record high.
John MacLellan, distillery manager of Kilchoman, has passed away following a battle with cancer.
The Islay distiller claims its publication of The Classic Laddie recipe next month is legal.
Tributes pour in to mark the passing of a ‘legendary figure’ in the world of Scotch whisky.
Blend shows strong growth in South Africa and Taiwan, while malts perform well in northern Europe.
Need for legislative change and greater clarity is a ‘no-brainer’, says company founder John Glaser.
Rare breed Galician beef with your Mortlach? London members’ bar uses Scotch in new ‘duets’ menu.
Detailed information on blend components will be available to consumers following new legal advice.
The newly repackaged whiskey is the 34th annual release from the Irish distillery.
Task force looked at ways to reform Scotch whisky’s strict production rules, says report.
The independent bottler is releasing a number of limited-edition whiskies to celebrate.
The single cask collection starts with a 12-year-old Craigellachie ‘Fire’ bottling.
The third expression of The Balvenie Tun 1509 is being released in global markets this July.
Counterfeit bottle caps case represents a number of legal firsts, the organisation says.
The brand’s hugely successful Keep Walking platform is rebooted to arrest recent sales declines.
A new tech-based trading platform aims to benefit investors and ease pressure on distillers.
Trio of well-known Scotch distillers join forces to help create new George Washington whisky.
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Despite positive signs, Scotch is enduring its longest period of export decline in over 50 years.
The organisation writes to clarify the current legal position – and what might happen in the future.
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Chivas down, The Glenlivet up in the last six months of 2015 as difficulties continue in China.
The sector’s net annual contribution of £3.8bn to UK trade makes case for duty cut, says SWA.
Islay distillery promises more open approach as thousands sign up to Compass Box campaign.
Economic and competitive challenges help foster creativity in Scotch whisky, says David Gates.
The company will meet the Scotch Whisky Association in March following last week’s campaign launch.
Famously smoky Islay distillery celebrates 200th birthday with two releases of special expression.
Cutty Sark blender Kirsteen Campbell replaces Gordon Motion as master blender of The Famous Grouse.
Famous Grouse owner will open new central Glasgow HQ, ending Perth’s proud Scotch whisky heritage.
WooWhiskey claims its new wooden whisky cubes will enrich the oak flavours in every glass.
Campbell Evans named as new non-executive director of the online Scotch whisky marketplace.
Islay distillery publishes the detailed recipe for ‘The Classic Laddie’ expression on its website.
More than 100 rare whisky lots are on offer in the Hong Kong sale, worth a total of up to HK$2.5m.
Experts from all over the world are set to attend the Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference.
The Scottish international scrum-half is to set up a Scotch-focused retail business in the US.
Prospects for growth remain ‘strong’ despite third consecutive fall, Scotch Whisky Association says.
After a 39-year career, Willie Cochrane is to be succeeded by long-time colleague Graham Logan.
Appointment marks move to a new collaborative approach to production for Burn Stewart blend.
Remaining in the European Union will be better for the Scotch whisky industry, says Ivan Menezes.
Five social enterprises share US$750,000 funding in culmination of second year of The Venture.
Owner of BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh made reduced £7.3m profit in 2015, accounts show.
Import tariffs could be set to rise in the likes of South Africa and South Korea, says the SWA.
An increase in single malt exports helped Isle of Arran Distillers to record a £1m profit in 2015.
Holyrood Park Distillery aims to start whisky distillation and to open to visitors in 2018.
Scotch whisky industry’s second biggest player reports Chivas Regal sales down, Ballantine’s up.
Edinburgh Whisky Academy two-day course is ‘first vocational independent qualification’ of its kind.
Lack of collectible new releases is fuelling the boom, says analyst and broker Rare Whisky 101.
Chivas Regal Ultis combines five Speyside single malts and is priced at US$200 a bottle.
Limited edition single malt whisky aims to celebrate Arran’s illicit whisky-making past.
David Frost will become a special advisor on foreign affairs to the UK Foreign Secretary.
New 15-year-old limited release has been matured exclusively in refill Port casks.
A battered snapshot brought from Canada sheds light on a century-old family story.
Detailed information on the make-up of Port Charlotte Scottish Barley is now available online.
Fewer than 500 bottles of the Sherry-matured Highland single malt will be available worldwide.
Only 106 bottles of the Highland single grain, priced at £2,400 each, will be released.
The vintage relaunch comes six years after the 1995 bottling was initially released.
Priced at £16,000, Tamdhu’s oldest ever release celebrates its 120th anniversary.
Limited edition Blue Label bottle, unveiled during Milan Design Week, goes on sale later this year.
The range redesign comes as the Orkney single malt launches a new series of special editions.
New display in Edinburgh examines the legacy of ‘The Father of Blending’, Andrew Usher.
All aspects of the whisky-making process, from barley to bottle, take place on site.
Speyside malt is sold by Berry Bros & Rudd seven years after moving in opposite direction.
The 1972 bottling joins more than 80 lots of Macallan in the Hong Kong sale next Friday.
Whisky fans are asked to come forward with memories, artefacts and photographs.
This year’s Islay Festival has a packed menu of distillery open days and cultural events.
The new £250 expression was launched at this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
The £800 single malt is a vatting of five different vintages, dating back to 1978.
The Exciseman is the last of the three releases celebrating Arran’s whisky heritage.
Events will celebrate the three passions of Tommy Dewar: whisky, games and chicken.
The distillery’s ‘designer cask’ expression is back on the market with a limited release.
Tours and tastings will celebrate the Highland distillery’s landmark this Saturday.
Annual blended malt releases will look at the various influences on whisky flavour.
The removal from public display follows a hotel guest paying $10,000 for a ‘fake’ 1878 whisky.
Collectivum XXVIII features spirit from all 28 of the company’s active malt distilleries.
The new NAS single malt is the first permanent addition since Corryvreckan in 2009.
Limited edition single malt whisky celebrates James MacTaggart’s 10 years at Arran.
The £5m plant and heritage centre will be built in an area famed for its illicit stills.
The 12 Pointer is one of a series of only 12 bottles released by the distillery in 2002.
The Beyond the Cask partnership with cycle maker Renovo claims to be a world’s first.
The complete set from 2001 to 2016 could fetch up to £25,000 at Bonhams in Edinburgh.
The £30,000 bottling is claimed to be one of the rarest single malts in the world.
The two cult distilleries will restart production by 2020 in a £35m investment by owner Diageo.
Ian Macleod Distillers hopes to have the coveted Lowland distillery operational by 2019.
UK Scotch sales fell by 1m bottles after spring duty rise, says Scotch Whisky Association.
Colonel EH Taylor Four Grain is World Whisky of the Year, ahead of Redbreast and Glen Grant.
The five whiskies are priced at £57,000, including the distillery’s oldest release to date.
Volumes were down, value up as single malts continued their march in the first half of 2017.
The single malt, distilled in 1999 and matured in 100% ex-Bourbon, is aimed at music lovers.
The three single malts are taken from the final parcels of whisky distilled in 1984-6.
The US$9,000 single malt is billed as the ‘pinnacle’ of the distillery’s Sherry Oak range.
The distillery’s one-off bottling will raise funds for research into Motor Neurone Disease.
Overseas shipments reached a new high of £4.36bn in 2017, up by almost 9% on 2016.
The whisky, called 1770, is the first of its kind produced in the city in over 100 years.
The range of four single cask single malts will honour Scotland’s whisky islands.
The Peter Blake and Valerio Adami 60-year-old malts will be sold by Bonhams in Hong Kong.
The £22,000, 60-year-old single cask single malt is the second in an ultra-rare series.
The colour-focused line-up is cut as part of a rethink of the single malt’s portfolio.
Two bottles with labels designed by Sir Peter Blake and Valerio Adami were sold in Dubai.
The Aultmore, Craigellachie and Aberfeldy whiskies will be available in travel retail.
The two 60-year-old single malts fetched more than US$1m each at auction in Hong Kong.
The new plant will continue the revival of the John Crabbie name in Scotch whisky.
The Lagavulin manager will leave her post to bring the cult Islay malt back into production.
The owner of Benromach wants to build a second plant at Craggan, near Grantown-on-Spey.
The new blended whisky marks the 25th anniversary of the Chicago punk rock whisky bar.
The Black Label spin-off is available exclusively from Dufry travel retail stores.
The new single malt was created in collaboration with the architect of the £140m facility.
The 40-year-old single grain is the company’s second 70th anniversary bottling.
The 18-year-old single malt completes a three-whisky range celebrating Jura’s community spirit.
The line-up of four malts follows Billy Walker’s acquisition of the Speyside distillery.
Changes include the renaming of the flagship blend and the launch of three new expressions.
The ‘19th-century’ bottles have been withdrawn from display amid authenticity concerns.
The hand-built surfboards are the latest Beyond the Cask initiative from the single malt.
Jim Murray has named an American whiskey as ‘whisky of the year’ for three years running.
The distillery’s stillhouse will be entirely dismantled and rebuilt under the plans.
The changes are part of Diageo’s £150m plans to overhaul distillery tourism facilities.
The US became the first billion-pound Scotch whisky market as single malts continued to surge.
The cask strength expression is part-matured at Jameson’s old distillery in Dublin.
The 16-year-old single malt whisky has been part-matured in Rioja-seasoned wine casks.
The £6.5m heritage centre and distillery will celebrate the whisky heritage of the area.
The dig hopes to unearth secrets at a remote Highland whisky distillery dating back to 1825.
The latest Ghost and Rare blend celebrates the Highland distillery, which closed in 1985.
The 54-bottle set from the closed Japanese distillery could fetch up to HK$6m at auction.
The 1505 entry in Aberdeen’s Burgh Records mentions a still to make ‘aquavite’ and rosewater.
The expansion will help the Islay distillery to experiment with yeast and barley varieties.
Almost 500 rare whiskies and nine casks will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s later this month.
The Speyside single malt has appointed a woman to the role for the first time in its history.
The Washington State distiller is supporting research into barley varietals for whiskey.
The four heavily peated malts from Bruichladdich include the youngest Octomore so far.
The miniature could contain some of the only whisky left from the lost distillery.
Scotchwhisky.com’s chief engineer has been recognised for his contribution to the whisky region.
Work has begun to resurrect the Highlands distillery, as its original stills are sent for repair.
The whiskey ‘reimagines what Bourbon can be’ by fusing Kentucky and Japanese traditions.
Two Scotch distilleries opening this summer are on the lookout for distillers to join their teams.
The controversial female version of Johnnie Walker is making a return for the #WomensWave.
The chef has partnered with the Scotch whisky brand to explore the ‘true meaning of craftsmanship’.
The Lowland distillery at Fife’s historic landmark is set to begin its first distillation.
The island distillery is changing its entire range of whiskies as it moves in a new direction.
The Speyside distillery’s new single malt is finished in virgin oak for Bourbon-inspired sweetness.
Work will begin to restore the silent Falkirk distillery now plans have been approved.
Billy Walker received the award just hours after selling his company for £281 million.
The second edition of No Name is a ‘more refined’ version of the bottler’s peatiest whisky.
A device designed using nanotechnology can ‘taste’ the difference between whiskies.
The 1978 vintage whisky from the silent distillery marks 200 years since its founding.
Beam alters its fan club name, admitting its definition of the word ‘men’ was not clear to everyone.
A makeover for the Highlands distillery is the ‘final piece of the puzzle’ in reviving its identity.
The EU is challenging Colombia’s ‘discriminatory’ tax policy that obstructs Scotch whisky growth.
The blended Scotch whisky has been redesigned to appeal to entry-level consumers.
The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.
Isle of Arran Distillers has confirmed plans to build a second distillery on the Scottish island.
Douglas Laing is to release its first Feis Ile edition of the Islay blended malt in May.
The independent bottler has introduced age statements in a step ‘toward greater transparency’.
Over 25,000 visitors are expected at Speyside’s annual whisky festival this week.
Brown-Forman has purchased The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million.
The blended malt brand is launching a new expression with a higher proportion of Islay malt.
The distillery was forced to close after a chemical spill resulted in an evacuation of the plant.
The Rothes distillery has doubled its capacity to meet rising demand for Speyburn single malt.
The House’s exclusive Scotch whiskies will be available from Amsterdam Schiphol for the first time.
The new interactive release from The Glenlivet contains no cask information, age or tasting notes.
Speyside-born Struan Grant Ralph has adopted the role previously occupied by Ian Millar.
The Scotch whisky brand will become the first to print nutritional information on its label.
Plans have been approved for the first distillery in the Scottish Borders for almost 200 years.
The single grain Scotch launched by the footballer will be joined by a new expression this month.
The Speyside distillery has revealed the first two whiskies in its new experimental series.
Building work is now due to start at Islay’s ninth distillery in November.
The Speyside distillery continues its luxury collection with five whiskies priced at £20,000.
Workers at Scotland’s largest Scotch whisky company have voted to strike in the run-up to Christmas.
Uncle Duke’s is a Bourbon-inspired single grain whisky designed for the ultimate Old Fashioned.
Whisky fans are rejoicing at finally being able to communicate their drink choice through an icon.
Three new Bladnoch single malts have been released to mark the rebirth of the Lowland distillery.
The Isle of Mull distillery, which produces Tobermory and Ledaig whiskies, is being refurbished.
Two new £40m malt and grain distilleries are to be built in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.
The Islay distillery is discontinuing its entry-level malt and introducing four new whiskies.
The renowned whisky consultant leaves a global distilling legacy behind him.
Bowmore’s master blender will join BenRiach Distillery Company in March.
The colourful new look for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s bottlings puts age and flavour first.
Karen Betts joins from the British FCO, where she was previously British ambassador to Morocco.
The highly anticipated but ‘worst kept secret in malts’ is revealed months ahead of release.
The new blended malt is inspired by a legendary explorer but designed for ‘modern spirits drinkers’.
The Double Single, the latest Compass Box release, consists of just one malt and one grain whisky.
Bowmore owner Beam Suntory has named its new master blender following Barrie’s exit in February.
Ncn’ean distillery near Oban is producing single malt whisky solely from organic barley.
The Islay distillery will be given a major makeover to improve its tourist appeal.
Distilling has been revived at Bladnoch after an Australian businessman saved the Lowland site.
Popularity of whisky auction websites helps to boost rare single malt sales in the UK.
The first whisky to be produced by Tel Aviv’s Milk & Honey distillery will be auctioned next month.
The independent bottler is to build its own £10m whisky distillery on the banks of the Clyde.
A peated version of the blended malt whisky has launched, but only in select bars worldwide.
The Scotch brand is giving whisky fans the chance to design their own blend with My Edition.
The new single malt from Bruichladdich is part of its Octomore Eights Masterclass series.
The blend is leaving The Famous Grouse portfolio with a new ‘accessible’ recipe for millennials.
The island whisky distillery has started operations this week ahead of its official opening.
The Speyside distillery’s series of single cask bottlings from the 1970s continues.
Whisky lovers can now decorate their Christmas tree with baubles containing a wee nip.
James Eadie’s Trade Mark X blend has been recreated 160 years after its conception.
Highland Park Voyage of the Raven marks a new travel retail series for the single malt brand.
The Campbeltown blended malt joins Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range.
The series of cask-finished whiskies marks a ‘new chapter’ for the Highland single malt.
The opening of Aberargie near Perth marks the Morrison family’s return to distilling.
Tributes have been made to the distillery’s head of communications following his sudden death.
The 19th-century brand has been resurrected ahead of plans for a new Edinburgh distillery.
The Scotch whisky distillery is to build an additional stillhouse to meet increasing demand.
Long considered a ‘unicorn’ whisky, a miniature of ‘Malt Mill’ has surfaced at auction.
Visit distilleries usually closed to the public, as well as rare drams at the annual festival.
A whisky glass designed to fit in a woman’s hand is being launched next month.
The owner of Torabhaig distillery has released two blended malts created using bespoke cask bills.
For the first time, Port Ellen and Brora are absent from Diageo’s annual Special Releases.
The 122-year-old bottler has overhauled its whisky ranges to appeal to modern whisky drinkers.
The city is to welcome a state-of-the-art whisky experience as part of a £150m investment.
The first whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders in almost two centuries is about to open.
AB Inbev, the owner of Budweiser and Corona beers has purchased online retailer Master of Malt.
The Fife distillery has launched seven single cask single malts with various mash bills.
The oldest globally available release from Talisker is the first in a new Sherry-inspired range.
The Elements of Islay producer intends to build a whisky distillery on the island’s south coast.
The Speyside distillery is launching a 10-year-old triple-distilled single malt whisky.
The opening marks the start of a new chapter for the luxury Speyside single malt.
The Speyside distillery has revealed the 17 bottlings to make up its 2018 single cask programme.
A new owner is being sought for the home of Famous Grouse and blended Scotch Cutty Sark.
The Speyside distillery has added a 21-year-old peated malt to its core range.
The Lowland distillery has added a limited edition 10-year-old malt to its line-up.
The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0962 has been created from some of the distillery’s oldest stocks.
The blended Scotch brand is the latest to introduce a blended malt expression, Buchanan’s Select.
The Orkney distillery’s new travel retail range is inspired by iconic Viking creatures.
The distillery has revised its malts range after drinkers criticised its previous bottlings.
The Highland distillery’s new range will include 12- and 50-year-old whiskies.
The new blended Scotch from Whyte & Mackay is designed to appeal to younger drinkers.
Fans camped overnight outside the distillery in the hope of nabbing a limited edition bottle.
A bottle of the ‘world’s most valuable whisky’ is to be auctioned in Edinburgh this autumn.
The much-anticipated Sherry-matured single malt returns after a three-year hiatus.
The Spanish wine-influenced blended malt joins the whisky maker’s permanent range.
The single malt range has been created to ‘demystify’ Scotch with Sea Cask and Land Cask.
Bids of over $150k are expected for the latest DCS Compendium and Balvenie Morgan Roadster.
The single malt expression will now be released in batches to ‘enhance its collectability’.
The new Inverkip distillery is scheduled to open in 2020, with a new malts series due next year.
HRH has requested the whisky, gifted to him upon a distillery visit, be bottled for charity.
The penultimate DCS Compendium chapter features whiskies with ‘unexpected’ characteristics.
The young Dublin distillery’s first release is a three-year-old single pot still whiskey.
The renowned American whiskey maker has passed away unexpectedly in San Francisco.
The Victorian blend has been resurrected by GlenAllachie distillery as a peated blended malt.
The single pot still whiskey returns to the Spot Whiskeys range following a 50-year absence.
The Speyside distillery is releasing varying ranges of single cask whiskies across the globe.
A former department store on Princes Street could become a multi-million pound whisky experience.
Just 184 bottles of 30-year-old Royal Lochnagar gifted to Prince Charles are to be sold.
The single malt has been matured in a single European oak ex-Sherry cask.
The home of The Famous Grouse has been sold to the crystal manufacturer’s owner.
A new blend of whisky from five different countries will be labelled as a ‘World Whisky’.
The distillery’s 10th Private Edition whisky has been made using a strain of local yeast.
The currently silent Islay distillery will be set up to produce various styles of whisky.
Richard Paterson has created a unique whisky for chef Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul project.
This year’s Ardbeg Day release is the distillery’s first whisky finished in ex-rum casks.
The first in a new series of bottlings from the lost Islay distillery is a 39-year-old malt.
Independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail has revealed designs for its whisky distillery at Craggan.
The Highland distillery has replaced its vintages with a core range of age statement malts.
The Islay distillery is to ‘close the loop’ on its production by building on-site maltings.
The Scotch whisky brand’s Make the Call advert was described as promoting ‘risky behaviour’.
Plans to revive the Islay distillery have been submitted to the local council for approval.
Plans for the multi-million-pound Edinburgh attraction have been approved by authorities.
The Speyside distillery’s new single malt collection features three story-inspired whiskies.
The Speyside single malt has updated its range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
Crabbie’s claims its new whisky is designed to ‘disrupt’ the world of single malt Scotch.
The Circle is a blended malt created by the winner of the blender’s first bartender programme.
Sales of single malt Scotch are predicted to grow overall whisky sales to £2.44bn by 2022.
The local council has green-lighted plans to refurbish the Highland distillery’s visitor centre.
The Scotch brand has redesigned and renamed its core range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
Macallan has opened the first of several new prestige whisky shops in Dubai airport.
The fourth edition in The Glenlivet’s mystery series is a US exclusive.
The United States has threatened to impose increased taxes on Scotch and Irish whisky.
The whisky specialist will open a four-storey whisky bar and shop in September.
Glen Moray has used Rhum Agricole casks to finish its latest ‘curiosity’ single malt.
Diageo’s plans to upgrade Cardhu distillery’s visitor centre have been approved.
The city-based distillery has added two new stills to double its whisky making capacity.
The peated whisky will join the distillery’s burgeoning range of Lowland single malts.
The Speyside distillery has been named one of Time Magazine’s 2019 Greatest Places to visit.
The drinks giant has started building a malt whisky distillery in Sichuan province.
The Scotch whisky industry has urged the UK government to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
A major research project is underway into yeast’s impact on the creation of whisky flavour.
The 13-year-old Jura Two-One-Two is the first in a new series from the island distillery.
Method & Madness’ latest releases include a single pot still whiskey finished in cherry wood.
Strike action across Diageo’s Scotch distilleries was due to commence on 17 September.
Whyte & Mackay’s innovation arm is introducing Quartermaster and a 20-year-old Speyside malt.
Macallan’s whisky maker used his love of DJing house music to create the single malt.
Kininvie’s first experimental whiskies include a rye, triple-distilled malt and single blend.
Diageo will continue the suspension of its Scotch expansion plans after sales fell by 9%.
Burn Stewart master blender Ian Macmillan has joined Bladnoch as master distiller.
A bottle of what appears to be Scotch whisky has been discovered within a Victorian time capsule.
Edinburgh council has approved plans to transform a Georgian building into a single malt distillery.
The Famous Grouse Black Grouse has been rebranded as part of plans to create a core range.
Diageo plans to print nutritional information on bottles of whisky in the US.
Glenrothes has refreshed its core NAS range with new names, liquid and a peated cask-matured whisky.
William Grant & Sons is to launch a new range of blended whiskies under the Hazelwood brand.
The ‘world’s first’ Scotch-Japanese whisky hybrid is created in homage to the ‘Scottish Samurai’.
Introducing Ballantine’s Hard Fired, a smoky, ‘masculine’ Scotch finished in extra-charred casks.
Seven Scotch whisky distilleries have been condemned for their failure to meet pollution guidelines.
Diageo’s new Whiskey Union range will feature ‘unorthodox, weird’ Scotch-based products.
Diageo has revealed ambitions to develop The Singleton into the world’s leading single malt.
Lagavulin and actor Nick Offerman have produced a comedic Scotch tribute to the Yule Log broadcast.
Whisky enthusiasts have voted for Peebles as the preferred location for a new Borders distillery.
Approval has been granted for a multi-million pound expansion of the Speyside distillery.
Stella David is to step down from her role as CEO of William Grant & Sons early next year.
A set of 19 Macallan Fine & Rare bottles has set a record as the most expensive sale in duty free.
New alcohol guidance from the UK government recommends drinking no more than 14 drams per week.
The independent bottler has revealed plans to build an £8 million malt whisky distillery on Islay.
Improved sales of Johnnie Walker have turned the drinks group’s Scotch sales around.
Ailsa Bay distillery’s first single malt bottling is a lesson in Scotch whisky innovation.
The Spey whisky producer has outlined expansion plans following a £2.3m funding boost.
Twelve Scotch whiskies from Loch Lomond Distillers are to go on sale in the US for the first time.
The Scotch brand has created a bespoke line of sunglasses fashioned out of used whisky casks.
The Islay distillery’s Sherry-influenced malt will form part of Kilchoman’s core portfolio.
These are the whisky distilleries gaining a reputation for their Scottish gins.
Unpicking the political and historical reasons for Scotch’s minimum alcoholic strength.
There’s much whisky producers can learn from the comic book industry’s mistakes.
A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
Naren Young illustrates the often overlooked versatility of the humble Fizz cocktail.
The comedian, satirist and ultra-marathon runner takes on a more serious role in Whisky Galore!
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
Dial up the scream factor for your Halloween movie night with these spooktacular whisky pairings.
Gaz Regan discovers a regal-sounding creation inspired by New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré.
Sex and shebeens; temperance and meths. Charting the Scottish pub’s 300-plus years of history.
America’s biggest Bourbon families reveal how whisky plays a role in their Thanksgiving traditions.
Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana shows how a lick of smoke can enhance whisky cocktails in winter.
Many a dram has made an appearance on the silver screen – some authentic, others imagined.
Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.
Liven up the party or warm up by the fire with one of these Christmas cocktail recipes.
Turn down the abv but up the flavour with these Scotch whisky takes on the classic Cobbler.
It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
Despite endless interpretations, the attraction of the Old Fashioned lies in its simplicity.
Once the vogue drink of Parisian socialites, the Boulevardier is making a modern comeback.
The timeless whisky and soda receives a 21st century makeover to make its flavours shine.
Scotch has the fruit, oak and smoke to create the perfect seasonal serves for this time of year.
An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.
Gaz Regan recalls the day he was ‘asked to leave’ a bar – and the drink at the centre of the tale.
This ’90s Scotch whisky cocktail is given a 21st-century revamp with a new recipe and name.
Whisky has taken to the driver’s seat in the development of Formula One and Nascar racing.
For over 200 years, the Mint Julep has offered icy refreshment on sweltering summer days.
The screenwriter discusses The Angels’ Share, the whisky film he wrote for director Loach.
As campaigners battle to keep Landseer’s painting in Scotland, we delve into its history.
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
The contrasting worlds of whisky and perfume have more in common than you might think.
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.
An alluring name, a fabulous colour and – most importantly – a great-tasting drink.
Dissecting the wonderful simplicity of what might just be the world’s most beloved whisky cocktail.
The last of our spring-themed features – and an indispensable guide to seasonal whisky mixing.
As the temperature drops and the wind blows, whisky shines in a range of seasonal drinks recipes.
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
The UK’s Indian restaurants are pursuing ever more innovative food and whisky pairings.
Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
From Islay to Utah, the fare offered at top whisky destinations is on the up and up.
From Amos Milburn to Metallica, this is how whisky made its mark on music. Rock on!
Its origins lie in 19th century New Orleans, yet the Sazerac remains a classic whisky cocktail.
A wide-ranging and frank conversation with one of the UK’s best-selling crime novelists.
Whisky and fashion collaborations are in season, but are these partnerships more than marketing?
The crime author shares several drams with Dave Broom while discussing music, whisky and life.
Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
The acclaimed photographer always thought he hated whisky. Until one morning on Islay…
Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
Salt: currency, source of conflict, pre-requisite for human life. And every cook’s best friend.
Fiona Beckett meets Rhuaridh Buchanan, affineur and supplier of cheese to London’s top restaurants.
Not just for malt whisky: why the humble barley grain could be the next big thing in food circles.
Fiona Beckett caught up with Peter Hannan, award-winning butcher and meat supplier extraordinaire.
Signe Johansen demonstrates how seaside cooking and drinking can be enjoyed all year round.
The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
Fiona Beckett visits Severn & Wye to learn about the art of farming, curing and smoking salmon.
Which whisky will you choose to complement your chocolate indulgence this Easter?
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
Scotland’s famous biscuit finds its place in the pantheon of whisky and food pairing.
Scotland’s rivers are among the world’s best for catching salmon, a perfect match for whisky.
Beat the heat with these refreshing sunny-day serves recommended by top bartenders.
This summer, leave the sunbed behind in favour of a net, a rake and some seafood foraging tips.
From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.
Use our flavour-by-flavour guide to help Scotch find a place at the Thanksgiving table.
The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.
These cocktails from the world’s best bartenders are sure to enhance your Easter weekend.
A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
Whether you’re flipping sweet or savoury pancakes, add a drop of Scotch – you won’t regret it.
Citrus fruit is more than a whisky tasting note – consider these sweet and sour recipes with a dram.
The key to cooking a tender and juicy leg of lamb is simplicity, says Martine Nouet.
From Morels to Chanterelles, mushrooms offer a quintessentially autumnal touch to the table.
Cold weather calls for hearty dishes – and a pinch of the right spice can make all the difference.
In food terms, spring offers invigorating, fragrant flavours as nature revives and revitalises.
Summer is all about cooking outdoors, from barbecues and picnics to terrace drinking and dining.
Slow-cooked stews and fruity crumbles, made all the better by pairing with the perfect whisky.
All the recipes and whisky advice you could possibly need to host your own St Andrew’s Day feast.
Making ice cream at home is fun – and the results can be greatly improved by adding whisky.
Whisky is an excellent, if not exactly obvious, partner to your summer salads.
A seasonal foray through all manner of apple-accented dishes – with a dram on the side.
Takayuki Suzuki talks to Dave Broom about the challenges of making cocktails with Scotch whisky.
It may be an Irish pub in New York, but what does the World’s Best Bar have to offer Scotch fans?
Single malt whisky is exclusively made from barley – but why? The Whisky Professor responds.
Celebrate Easter by hunting for top-quality chocolates to pair with the whiskies in your cabinet.
The Prof takes a break from science to consider the etymology of the lyne arm.
There’s more to flavour than lyne arms and oak: the Whisky Professor talks sulphur and condensing.
Dissecting Mortlach: the Whisky Prof explains the facts behind a spirit distilled 2.81 times.
Scotch whisky must be at least three years old – but why? War, in part, provides the answer.
Analysing the vital – but often misunderstood – role that water plays in the making of whisky.
Whisky legs – the residue left on the glass after swirling – can reveal a lot about your dram.
The Sherry-like cask seasoning agent was once commonly used by whisky distillers.
Does barley variety affect whisky flavour like grapes do with wine? The Prof has the answer.
A few Scotch whisky distilleries use condensers made of steel, rather than copper, but why?
The Whisky Professor tackles triple distillation in answer to another reader question.
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
Most people have tasted corked wine at some point – but can the same unpleasantness affect whisky?
Here's the Whisky Professor to dispel any concerns over malting barley and agrochemicals.
Sherry and Scotch is a complex topic, but the Whisky Professor is on hand to explain all.
Who better to disentangle the complex concept of solera systems than our resident Whisky Professor?
Our expert Prof tackles this oxymoronic riddle that often leaves whisky drinkers puzzled.
The Whisky Professor explains why the spelling of ‘whisky’ or ‘whiskey’ differs between countries.
Far from being an aesthetic afterthought, the shape and size of a still has a huge effect on whisky.
Our Whisky Prof explains the flavour impacts of worm tubs and shell-and-tube condensers.
It’s one of Scotch whisky’s three ingredients, but opinion differs on yeast’s impact.
If a bottle is left unopened, will its whisky change over the years? The Whisky Prof has the answer.
As rye whisky making returns to Scotland, mash filters are in the news. But what are they?
There’s only one Glenlivet – so why have so many other single malts also used the name?
Pale, crystal, chocolate… what is roasted malt and why are Scotch distillers so interested in it?
Just a pipe linking still with condenser? No, it’s much more complicated, says the Prof.
The Whisky Prof explains one of the most complex and fascinating processes in whisky creation.
The curious name for a 245-litre cask could have roots in the wizarding world, says the Prof.
The Whisky Prof looks into the merits of this most traditional of whisky warehouses.
The difference between Speyside and Islay malts has less to do with flavour than you’d think.
Both are made from grain and distilled in columns, yet the two whisky styles are vastly different.
The term refers to a drink’s alcoholic strength, but the calculation differs around the world.
The Whisky Virgin finally gets to visit a distillery – not in Scotland, but in East London.
The celebrity chef reveals his burgeoning passion for Scotch and plans to launch his own whisky.
The Whisky Virgin was flying high after an enlightening International Scotch Day tasting.
The Virgin heads to Islay to find out if its whisky really is too intense for beginners.
A little tough love provokes a surprising reaction from the normally pliable Whisky Virgin.
Our Whisky Virgin is feeling the heat and on the hunt for cooler ways to enjoy his whisky.
Time for the Virgin to expand his horizons beyond the safety blanket of Scotland’s drams.
The Whisky Virgin wonders what the gold, silver and bronze awards adorning some bottles really mean.
Compass Box’s controversial bottling gets the Virgin treatment, with the aid of a sweary friend.
Not all whiskies are bottled by the distilleries; there’s many a gem among the indie bottlers.
What do the words ‘limited edition’ and ‘Master’s Select’ on a whisky label really mean?
Our amateur Whisky Virgin is introduced to Scotch through a formative Islay experience.
Golf, shellfish and exfoliation all feature during the Virgin’s idyllic island getaway.
Our innocent Whisky Virgin has fallen in love at last – but, sadly, all is not sweetness and light.
As a surfeit of Masters grips the Scotch whisky industry, the Virgin ponders what comes next.
The Whisky Virgin longs for a naked picnic staring deep into Jim Murray's inviting, golden eyes.
The Virgin won’t be daunted by an apparently useless gift. All you need is a little imagination…
How old’s that whisky? Does it matter? Numbers have got the Whisky Virgin’s head in a spin.
The Whisky Virgin finds it is possible to train your senses to recognise aromas more easily.
A series of blending classes has given the Whisky Virgin new-found respect for blends.
As the mercury nudges upwards, the Whisky Virgin discovers whisky was made for all weathers.
After a year of whisky exploration, the Virgin finally made it to Scotland for a distillery tour.
The Whisky Virgin searches for help in buying a first bottle of Scotch… and finds it down the pub.
The Whisky Virgin discovers the price of rare whisky, but its value is another question altogether.
With Thanksgiving approaching, our hapless Whisky Virgin sets out to learn about American whiskey.
Out to impress the rellies, our Whisky Virgin ponders which drams to crack open for Christmas.
The Whisky Virgin puts aside his preconceptions to discover the beauty of youthful Scotch.
After reading Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, our Virgin begins questioning his own tasting method.
Our Whisky Virgin heads to Compass Box HQ for the low-down on why blends get a bad rap.
A frustrating brush with the latest Ardbeg release leaves the Virgin with a fresh dilemma.
Will age-stated Japanese whiskies become an endangered species, the Whisky Virgin wonders?
The Whisky Virgin is a huge fan of grain whisky, but doesn’t think it gets the respect it deserves.
The Whisky Virgin wonders how seriously to take the preference of just one whisky critic.
The Whisky Virgin is on a mission to learn the truth about terroir, starting in Campbeltown.
There’s always something new to learn about whisky, as the Whisky Virgin discovers.
A smoky dram leads The Whisky Virgin digging into the mysteries of peat.
The Whisky Virgin goes out on a limb to understand how a cask’s history affects whisky flavour.
The Virgin wonders whether certain types of water can negatively affect a whisky’s flavour.
A search for ancestral roots leads the Virgin on a quest for Irish whiskey’s true style.
Our Whisky Virgin’s quest for enlightenment leads him to an examination of Scandinavian whisky.
The Whisky Virgin wonders if an open bottle of whisky has a definitive shelf life, just like wine.
Why the macho charms of Scratched Cask and Hard Fired have got the Whisky Virgin’s juices flowing.
There’s a new Whisky Virgin in town – and they’re baffled by this classic confectionary combination.
There’s considerable confusion surrounding cask types, as the Whisky Virgin discovers this week.
If the whisky is good, does it really matter what sort of vessel you drink it from?
To really understand your likes and dislikes, try removing any prejudice from your whisky glass.
In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
From Speyside to Homebase, the delights and limitations of malt whisky’s journey into colour.
Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
New distilleries are expensive – and you can’t sell a bottle for years. How do you survive the wait?
A bid to answer one of Scotch whisky’s most contentious questions – by enlisting some expert help.
‘Hygge’ is the buzzword of 2016. But what exactly does it mean? And can you do it with Scotch?
As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
These top tips will help you make the most of whichever whisky show you’re visiting.
As the wellness trend pushes innovation in low-abv drinks, Scotch is playing catch-up.
After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.
A movement is underway to challenge blended whiskey’s reputation as cheap bottom shelf liquor.
A Bowmore single malt is subjected to ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment by a tasting panel.
Scotch distillers are experimenting with roasted malts to develop a new generation of whisky.
Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
Craft distillers are set on defining their own single malt style – just don’t call it Scotch.
It is imperative for new releases to convey brand identity, but how do producers achieve success?
New Zealand’s craft distillers are determined to establish a distinctively Kiwi whisky style.
Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
One man’s journey through the complex and endlessly fascinating pathways of home whisky-making.
Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
The compelling tale of one of the most infamous episodes in British corporate history – 30 years on.
Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
Are women really better at tasting than men? If so, why? An examination of whisky and gender.
The popularity of single malt stretches back to the 1820s, when it was a royal favourite.
How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
With 10 whisky distilleries opening this year, Scotch is on track for unprecedented growth.
Screw chocolate – count down to Christmas with a whisky advent calendar to suit any budget.
Explore the growing world of American single malt with these imaginative – and tasty – whiskeys.
A vibrant whisky scene is emerging in Israel as its first single malts come of age.
The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
American craft distillers are breaking from tradition to explore new avenues of flavour creation.
Barley variety’s effect on flavour is a hot topic, but Bruichladdich believes there are variations.
We asked the experts which whiskies they’ll be sipping to ‘remember, remember the 5th of November’.
Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
A mass tasting of the Campbeltown distillery’s 2016 release of 13 single cask single malts.
The long and eventful story of Scotch whisky’s longest-established independent bottler.
With the distillery’s last warehouses set for demolition, we look back at its history.
Deciphering the complex code of the brain and the senses as they assess and evaluate every glass.
The whys and wherefores of diluting your dram: when to add water, how much and why.
From quaich to tumbler to specialist tasting glass, this area of whisky has never stopped evolving.
Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
Delving into the history of the whisky decanter. Could it be set for a 21st-century renaissance?
The whys and wherefores of adding ice to your whisky. It’s more complicated than you might think…
Coming up with a new design for a Scotch whisky bottle is a long, complex and painstaking business.
The fine art of redesigning your product has to balance innovation with respect for heritage.
What started as a means to mask poorly made spirits has grown into a delicious whisky alternative.
The new Isle of Skye distillery documents key milestones from building work to production.
As the 34th vintage is launched, we assess the evolution of the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
With warmer weather and rising sea levels, producers must act fast to combat climate change.
More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
Build a picture-perfect Instagram account with tips from top whisky influencers.
Whether shooting bottles or a dram, up your whisky photography game with advice from the pros.
At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
A who’s who of Scotch whisky is on hand to answer this most challenging of questions.
Dr Swan will be remembered as the godfather of Taiwanese whisky for his work establishing Kavalan.
Dave Broom endeavours to make sense of the factors affecting how we nose and taste whisky.
Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
The style that almost vanished from the whisky universe is now very much back in vogue.
The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
Whisky as we know it was shaped by the passionate legal battle over this apparently simple question.
A crackpot collection of some of the craziest creations in the Scotch whisky universe.
The islands’ early Scotch producers defied the odds to put Orkney's whisky on the map.
Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
New distilleries are coming thick and fast, and there’s still plenty of room for more.
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
Great night, painful morning: what the hell is going on in your head when the pleasure recedes?
Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
Glen Highland whisky, anyone? Unveiling some of the world’s most notorious fake Scotch products.
With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
The industry has not always succeeded in its attempts to end gender stereotyping in Scotch.
How this wine-drinking nation became the world’s biggest consumer of single malts in the 1970s.
It’s made for drinking, so why have some whiskies now become collectors’ items?
Scotch must be distilled to a certain abv strength and matured in particular sized casks – but why?
A hefty dose of experimentation characterises the brewer’s foray into spirits production.
Scotland is set to welcome seven new distilleries in 2017, plus the relaunch of an old favourite.
The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
Looking into the past, present and future of the Highland distillery, founded in 1843.
Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
Glenrothes is conducting an experiment to determine whether music affects how people taste whisky.
From stocking fillers to blowout experiences, we’ve got presents for whisky fans on every level.
We’ve covered spring, summer, autumn, and now Dave Broom shares his top winter whiskies.
We celebrate it every year, but how did the Burns Night tradition begin?
Drink better during this season’s music festivals with these campsite-friendly novelty hip flasks.
Canada’s not the only country forcing its residents to jump hoops in the name of a decent dram.
Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
From Stormtroopers to sushi, these are the instadram accounts to make your news feed next level.
These are the hotspots to hit if you want to earn your drams the hard way.
Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
Blenders are exploring the boundaries of flavour by mixing Scotch with other world whiskies.
Track down these public collections of rare bottles for a glimpse of whisky’s storied past.
The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
Could the creation of a shared ‘flavour language’ help us communicate what we smell?
What is rancio? And does it occur not only in old Cognac, but also in long-matured Scotch whisky?
Dave Broom picks apart Scotch and Irish whiskey’s close relationship in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
What separates malts from blends? How must this be worded on packaging? Dave Broom has the answers.
Dave Broom has hand-picked a selection of Scotch whiskies to perfectly match the warmer weather.
The historic bottler embraces change and continuity, 123 years after it was established.
Distilleries are rediscovering the unique flavours oats can bring to whisky.
As part of our selection of seasonal features, Dave Broom picks the perfect drams for springtime.
Edrington’s move to Glasgow brings to an end The Fair City’s long-standing association with Scotch.
In the run-up to this year’s Feis Ile (20-28 May), Dave Broom explores the impact of peat terroir.
Dave Broom explores how peat is cut and burned, and busts myths surrounding PPM and peaty water.
Dave Broom seeks answers to one of Scotch whisky’s most complex and enigmatic questions.
Dave Broom travelled to Japan to explore how distillers are driving innovation in grain whisky.
It’s often not until a distillery’s demise that its worth is fully appreciated, says Dave Broom.
Fill your glasses with cask-driven whiskies, overflowing with fruits, wood character and memories.
Creative, visionary, fearless men who built the foundations of Scotch whisky as we know it.
A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.
If stocks are limited, where are all the new Japanese whisky brands coming from?
Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.
As one of whisky’s three ingredients, yeast offers huge possibilities in flavour creation.
How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.
Eddie Russell’s first visit to a Scotch whisky distillery in the company of Dennis Malcolm.
How much do you really know about Scotch whisky?
Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
Can the maverick Islay distillery maintain its independence after acquisition by Rémy Cointreau?
How much do blended Scotches change over the decades? A rare tasting sheds light on the subject.
Bill Lumsden tells us how the concept of the Madeira-finished Private Edition release developed.
Maintaining quality and consistency is vital when you’re selling millions of bottles a year.
The ambitious series of single cask bottlings now spans six decades from the 1950s.
Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
A global rundown of the world’s most popular drams – with not a single malt in sight.
From Glenfiddich to Glen Grant, these are the world’s most popular Scotch malt whiskies.
The city that ruled the whisky world is back in the spotlight after decades of decline.
Haggis, for sure, but what else is needed for the festivities on 25 January? Find out here.
This factual tale of shipwreck and ‘salvage’ is even more remarkable than the fictional version.
A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
Secondary maturation in Scotch whisky is a recent, but nonetheless fascinating, phenomenon.
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
Looking for the perfect whisky gift for your Secret Santa? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
Why, in today’s gender-inclusive world, is whisky still perceived as ‘a man’s drink’?
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at Macallan’s architectural and distilling marvel.
The best whiskies to fill into your hipflask this autumn, according to the experts.
Are you a malt maniac or dram dunce? Put your brains to the test in our annual whisky quiz.
Heart-warming tales of true love, from a fateful plane crash to whisky’s greatest bromance.
Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
What qualities have we come to expect from the world’s best bars? Becky Paskin investigates.
Go one better than a bottle of Scotch and give an alternative Christmas whisky gift this year.
Scotch whisky personalities choose their favourite Scottish toasts with which to raise a dram.
The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.
IMD’s managing director on rebuilding Rosebank and taking calculated risks.
As the retailer celebrates 60 years, LMDW’s CEO explains why whisky is more than just a business.
Meeting the modest, self-effacing team player who makes the world’s best-selling whisky.
The Midleton master distiller talks serendipity, single pot still and experimentation.
Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.
The malt master and a pioneer of double cask maturation reflects on his career.
Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.
The maker of Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s says blends – and malts – are often misunderstood.
The master blender welcomes Ireland’s whiskey renaissance, but with an eye to the past.
The chairman of Douglas Laing & Co. on blended malts, family ties and Clutha distillery.
Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
A career as colourful as his socks, including staring down the barrel of a gun more than once.
Britain’s first female Prime Minister, ‘The Iron Lady’, believed in whisky to give you energy.
The author of A Clockwork Orange was almost as prolific with whisky and he was with the pen.
From Martinis to Macallan (via lager), James Bond's taste in alcohol is as varied as his love life.
The sharp-tongued novelist was critical about alcoholic beverages, but passionate about Scotch.
The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
The actor, author and raconteur counted Scotch as a constant companion in his colourful life.
The Carry On… actor loved Scotch so much he’d insist on bringing a case on-set with him.
The story of one of the great actors of Hollywood’s golden age – and his love of Scotch.
The film star was always three drinks ahead, whether it be with a Scotch or a Martini in hand.
Recalling the Queen’s late sister, a controversial figure noted for her love of The Famous Grouse.
Scotch featured heavily in the crime author’s works, including The Maltese Falcon and Red Harvest.
Peasant, bard or a bit of both? Reconciling the contradictions surrounding Scotland’s national poet.
The story of the flawed business genius who transformed the way the world sells liquor.
America’s most loved singer had a colourful off-stage life, with Jack Daniel’s to the fore.
One of Scotland’s greatest monarchs, with a keen interest in warfare, sport – and aqua vitae.
The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.
The soulful singer was famous for his love of single malt, sharp suits and cigarettes.
The controversial American football star had a particular soft spot for Johnnie Walker Red.
Scotch played a part in Close developing a reputation as the ‘bravest’ man in cricket.
How a chance encounter aboard a Transatlantic liner made Mark Twain a Scotch whisky aficionado.
The author of Ivanhoe did more than most to romanticise the Highlands – and Scotch malt whisky.
Despite her stern demeanour, the not-so-merry monarch was a great lover of Scotch whisky.
From plots to assassinate Lenin to championing malts over blends, the dramatic story of ‘RBL’.
Be it with breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sir Winston Churchill’s affection for Scotch was no secret.
The Rat Pack reveller was known for his friendly, ‘drunky’ performances and fondness for J&B Rare.
America’s first great TV star sure loved his food, cigarettes and, of course, Scotch whisky.
The English-born journalist and polemicist loved controversy, and Johnnie Walker Black Label.
The author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s was a supremely talented writer with a penchant for J&B Rare.
The actor loved whisky so much he claimed to have been born ‘under a distillery in Skye’.
The academic and cultural commentator was also an influential writer about Scotch whisky.
The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.
Great-grandson of The Glenlivet founder and survivor of both World Wars.
The story of the African orphan who became a famous figure in the Speyside town of Rothes.
Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.
The whisky merchant that left an indelible mark on Edinburgh is enjoying a modern revival.
The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.
'Hal' Currie brought distilling back to the Isle of Arran after more than 150 years.
The story of one of the 19th century’s great black-market whisky still manufacturers.
Bill Murray’s jet-lagged and jaded movie star remains his most celebrated film role.
Great Odin’s raven! To the original Anchorman, ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’ is kind of a big deal.
Tintin’s most loyal companion loves a drop or two of Scotch – particularly Loch Lomond.
Tove Jansson’s much-loved creation, father of Moomintroll, is a lover of fine old whisky.
The man who owned five Islay distilleries, who was also a great agricultural moderniser.
The family behind Ferintosh, Scotland’s oldest distillery and a vast operation at its peak.
A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Was the founder of Royal Brackla distillery really as arrogant and spiteful as we’re led to believe?
As a man, he was a ‘happy Hercules’ – and, as a distiller, a larger-than-life self-promoter.
The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.
First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.
From White Horse to Malt Mill, the story of one of the Scotch whisky industry’s true pioneers.
With a focus on single malt and exports, brothers John and James Grant were ahead of their time.
The saga of ‘Grant of Glenlivat’, the early days of legal distillation – and a fairies’ curse.
War, women and whisky: the story of Hugh Munro, early 19th-century Laird of Teaninich, has it all.
The compelling story of the man who rescued the Islay distillery and brought it into prosperity.
He was the man behind the distillery’s cult 1960s and 1970s bottlings – but how did he do it?
From Prohibition to the 1950s, the life of one of Scotch whisky’s greatest entrepreneurs.
The farmworker’s son whose unique vision transformed the landscape of Scotch whisky distilleries.
Flamboyance, fraud and 500 talking parrots: when boom turned to bust with the ‘Pattison Crash’.
The life of the determined creator of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Scotch’s biggest family business.
The globe-trotting extrovert and born salesman was one of Scotch’s most colourful characters.
No, not the exiled Scotsman, but the pseudonymous author of ‘the finest whisky book ever’.
The shamed excise officer may be more villain than hero, but it depends on whose side you’re on…
The little-known story of the man who wrote one of Scotch whisky’s most important books.
The story of the post-war distillery architect who built Tullibardine, Jura and Glenallachie.
The leading Scottish literary figure was an exciseman before his writing career took off.
The founder of the Irish whiskey dynasty was a Presbyterian born in Alloa, Scotland.
The Scottish chemist is believed to be the pioneer of Bourbon’s sour mash process.
The William Grant distiller on his successes, failures and balancing innovation with brand identity.
Delve into the life of the forgotten hero behind the Craigellachie distillery, hotel and village.
The single malt pioneers supplied politicians and celebrities from their famed London store.
The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
The saga of the family who went from illegal distillers to pillars of the whisky establishment.
This celebrated single malt remains, to many, one of the greatest whiskies ever made.
The coded labels, originally born out of necessity, have created a cult whisky range.
These early bottlings from Cadenhead challenge the historic narrative of single malt.
The life of a Laphroaig lover – and the difficulties of building such a huge collection today.
The Italian collector on how he amassed one of the world’s most enviable whisky collections.
A rare look inside the German’s 25-year collection, including a series of 1960s Laphroaigs.
The master blender on how his whisky collection has transformed into a record of his career.
The Belgian electrician who came late to whisky, but indulges his passion to the full.
The rare whisky expert collects ‘anything and everything’ and has a fondness for unique bottles.
The Swedish whisky collector now prefers to open bottles, rather than let them gather dust.
The Swedish collector turned her hobby into a career, and now runs a whisky bar in Bredaryd.
A chance encounter with a knowledgeable bartender was the beginning of a life-long love for whisky.
The Falkirk native is enchanted by Rosebank distillery, particularly bottlings by SMWS.
The Whiskyfun man talks through his abiding passion for the enigmatic drams of Clynelish and Brora.
Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.
The winemaker’s fondness for rare Highland Park bottlings came about during a trip to Italy.
What started as a standard whisky tasting ended with a new found fixation collecting rare Ardbegs.
How a memorable Macallan sparked a passion for rare whiskies – especially those of a certain age.
Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.
For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.
The almost 3,500-strong collection is on public display at Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience.
An endeavour to taste as many whiskies as possible uncovered a penchant for St Magdalene Scotch.
A sip of Macallan led one man to build arguably the finest collection of Italian bottlings.
What started as a hobby turned into a sound investment for this Strathisla-loving Swiss.
The Dutch artist was lured into collecting by the exuberant fruit of this Speyside single malt.
The Hong Kong bar owner has developed broad tastes, from Hanyu to Laphroaig and Bowmore.
It was whisky’s storied history that turned museum worker Josh Feldman into an avid collector.
The German collector loves Speyside, thanks in part to a memorable tasting with Ronnie Cox.
The ‘Jolly Toper’ tells of his love for whisky literature, born in the pre-internet age.
The whisky vlogger on how he ‘collects’ whiskies for others to try as much as for himself.
The social side of whisky collecting has had a profound impact on the Swede’s life.
The Chinese collector credits Richard Paterson for his love of Dalmore’s single malts.
The Wishaw restaurateur owns the ‘world’s only’ complete range of Bruichladdich Valinches.