Brexit: oh, the irony
The Scotch industry needs to think hard and fast about its future post-Brexit, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors (8)
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From the editors
07 July 2016
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From the editors
01 May 2019
Whisky lives in the ‘now’
An evening with the great Sir Ian McKellen reminds Richard Woodard of whisky’s immediacy.
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From the editors
07 June 2017
Twin peaks, single malt and David Lynch
The enigmatic director can teach us a thing or two about whisky tastings, says Richard Woodard.
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From the editors
15 May 2019
The joy of sharing music and whisky
Through sharing our passions we can rediscover why we first fell in love, says Becky Paskin.
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From the editors
12 July 2017
The joy of consensus
All branches of the drinks trade are now aiming at common goals, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors
25 October 2017
Do whisky writers dream of electric soup?
Blade Runner 2049 has Dave Broom questioning the reliability of aroma memories.
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From the editors
23 December 2015
The best festive moments to enjoy whisky
Be selective about your whisky-drinking moments for optimum cheer, and have a very Merry Christmas.
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From the editors
29 April 2016
Spirit of Speyside: The Living Past
Archives and a liquid Speyside ramble illustrate how the past persists and informs the present.
News (13)
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In depth
19 June 2019
Scotch whisky’s new rules explained
The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
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Latest news
13 December 2018
GlenDronach debuts new Grandeur Batch 10
The 27-year-old limited edition malt has been matured in ex-PX and oloroso Sherry casks.
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Latest news
25 February 2019
Bladnoch launches wine-finished 17-year-old
The Lowlands distillery’s new whisky has been finished in ex-red wine casks for up to three years.
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Latest news
28 July 2016
Scotch leads way in record IWSC year
From Balblair to Kilchoman, Scotland took five trophies and 427 medals in the annual contest.
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Latest news
23 October 2017
Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter 3 unveiled
The five whiskies are priced at £57,000, including the distillery’s oldest release to date.
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Latest news
27 September 2016
Craft beers launched to match Highland Park
Two Sixpoint Brewery beers, Rune and Sköll, designed to pair with 12-year-old and Dark Origins.
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Latest news
19 September 2018
Highland Park 50 Year Old unveiled
The Orkney single malt’s oldest release since 2010 is priced at US$15,000 a bottle.
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Latest news
24 October 2017
Highland Park to replace Warrior series
Highland Park Voyage of the Raven marks a new travel retail series for the single malt brand.
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Latest news
08 February 2018
GlenDronach launches Grandeur Batch 9
The Highland distillery is releasing a limited edition 24-year-old single malt this month.
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Latest news
30 April 2019
Compass Box releases No Name No. 2
The second edition of No Name is a ‘more refined’ version of the bottler’s peatiest whisky.
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Latest news
22 August 2017
The Naked Grouse becomes a blended malt
The blend is leaving The Famous Grouse portfolio with a new ‘accessible’ recipe for millennials.
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Latest news
29 March 2018
Walker releases first GlenAllachie whiskies
The Speyside distillery is releasing six single casks ahead of its core range launch.
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Latest news
01 August 2019
Glen Moray launches Rhum Agricole Project
Glen Moray has used Rhum Agricole casks to finish its latest ‘curiosity’ single malt.
Features (18)
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Culture
30 March 2016
Alexander McCall Smith
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
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Cocktails
15 October 2015
Autumn Scotch Cocktails
Scotch has the fruit, oak and smoke to create the perfect seasonal serves for this time of year.
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Food
07 July 2015
The Whisky Chocolatier
Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
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Food
25 October 2016
Autumn... a feast for the eyes
Slow-cooked stews and fruity crumbles, made all the better by pairing with the perfect whisky.
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Cocktails
27 October 2016
Dead Rabbit: Scotch at the World’s Best Bar
It may be an Irish pub in New York, but what does the World’s Best Bar have to offer Scotch fans?
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Ask the professor
15 October 2018
Where does the word ‘hogshead’ come from?
The curious name for a 245-litre cask could have roots in the wizarding world, says the Prof.
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The whisky virgin
23 May 2019
Are Islay whiskies suitable for beginners?
The Virgin heads to Islay to find out if its whisky really is too intense for beginners.
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Features
01 April 2019
How innovation is shaping American whiskey
American craft distillers are breaking from tradition to explore new avenues of flavour creation.
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Features
04 December 2017
Springbank 21yo: a tasting to remember
A mass tasting of the Campbeltown distillery’s 2016 release of 13 single cask single malts.
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Features
27 May 2019
Islay’s turbulent whisky history
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
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Features
16 July 2019
Whisky’s curious medicinal history
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
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Features
16 March 2016
Irish whiskey’s Scottish connection
Dave Broom picks apart Scotch and Irish whiskey’s close relationship in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
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Features
01 March 2017
The Whisky Barons: who were they?
Creative, visionary, fearless men who built the foundations of Scotch whisky as we know it.
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Features
25 July 2016
Articulating whisky aromas
Could the creation of a shared ‘flavour language’ help us communicate what we smell?
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Features
24 September 2019
Whisky makers rediscover bere barley
The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
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Features
08 March 2019
How is whisky supporting gender equality?
Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
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Features
16 June 2016
Drams with dad: Father’s Day whisky memories
Time to celebrate dads everywhere, and to share a glass of his favourite whisky with the old man.
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Features
22 May 2017
Campbeltown whisky: a long and winding road
Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
People (5)
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Interviews
13 February 2018
Brian Nation, Irish Distillers
The Midleton master distiller talks serendipity, single pot still and experimentation.
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Famous whisky drinkers
21 December 2017
Princess Margaret
Recalling the Queen’s late sister, a controversial figure noted for her love of The Famous Grouse.
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Famous whisky drinkers
15 April 2019
Bob Harris, Lost in Translation
Bill Murray’s jet-lagged and jaded movie star remains his most celebrated film role.
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Famous whisky drinkers
18 December 2018
Captain Haddock
Tintin’s most loyal companion loves a drop or two of Scotch – particularly Loch Lomond.
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Whisky heroes
12 November 2018
John Jameson
The founder of the Irish whiskey dynasty was a Presbyterian born in Alloa, Scotland.