Extreme whisky tasting in Glencoe
Dave Broom joined an expedition of whisky lovers on an icy mountain for an unusual launch.
Dave Broom joined an expedition of whisky lovers on an icy mountain for an unusual launch.
Texture should play more prominence when describing whisky, writes Dave Broom.
Listen to ‘expert’ advice but trust your own instincts when tasting whisky, urges Dave Broom.
Car park tastings, a bat cave, the shadowy hand of the whisky maker and the weird ways of wood.
Two great figures of Port and Scotch whisky, connected by their personal prejudices.
Porridge purist Dave Broom has extended his whisky mantra to the most important meal of the day.
A poetic reverie leads Dave Broom to ponder the need to ‘tread softly’ when tasting whisky.
Dave Broom’s approach to tasting whisky is methodical, but this is how to ‘not taste’ it.
In whisky as in football, says Richard Woodard, it’s best to keep our expectations low.
Love, like whisky, shouldn’t be shared on just one day a year, writes Becky Paskin.
Flavour and efficiency are not enemies; embrace the evolution of barley, says Dave Broom.
The whisky industry has changed but the same welcoming spirit remains, writes Dave Broom.
Dave Broom reflects on the shift in seasons, and maturation of the modern whisky drinker.
Like art, we need to stop analysing whisky to really appreciate it, writes Becky Paskin.
Gin is hot – and Scottish distillers are cashing in. But the links between the two spirits run deep…
Whisky and beer share common ingredients and flavours, so why aren’t there more collaborations?
Dave Broom discusses changes to the way we score the whiskies we taste – and why words matter more.
Dave Broom acquires a new t-shirt, and with it a sudden realisation of time passing.
Greatness sometimes comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
The fun and games at Spirit of Speyside are a sign whisky’s becoming more relaxed, says Dave Broom.
It’s glib, glitzy and plain bizarre, but does the £40k whisky watch have a deeper significance?
Dave Broom discovers shifting sands in the culture of perfume making and asks what whisky can learn.
As art and music converge, there are links with how we appreciate whisky, says Dave Broom.
Through sharing our passions we can rediscover why we first fell in love, says Becky Paskin.
Whisky can’t improve, says Dave Broom, if it’s focused solely on efficiency and tradition.
The spectacular vineyards of the Douro Valley may yield valuable lessons for Scotch.
Clichés are rooted in truth, says Dave Broom, so don’t ignore them – but look beyond them.
Don’t forget the employees working tirelessly behind the scenes of distilleries, says Dave Broom.
Be selective about your whisky-drinking moments for optimum cheer, and have a very Merry Christmas.
In the face of controversy and stock shortages, Japanese whisky is reawakening, says Dave Broom.
Oslo and Singapore may differ in climate but their whisky messages are the same, says Dave Broom.
We are all entitled to whisky regardless of gender, class and power, says Dave Broom.
Difficult times can emphasise the resilience of whisky and humanity, writes Dave Broom.
The enigmatic director can teach us a thing or two about whisky tastings, says Richard Woodard.
An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and Scotch.
Dave Broom is inspired by the common dedication and passion shown at the first World Whisky Forum.
In Scotch whisky and in the wider world, says Richard Woodard, nothing lasts forever.
A trip to Israel reminds Dave Broom of our need to blend spices, tea, music – and whisky.
An innovative Irish whiskey project opens up a new world of traceability and flavour profiles.
Whisky has become a commodity to be traded and make a few speculators some money.
Whisky is complex and there’s no room for ‘I’m right, you’re wrong’ attitudes, says Dave Broom.
As the new year dawns, Dave Broom ponders the value of moving slowly – for people and whisky.
A complicated trek to Islay reiterates what the whisky festival is all about to Dave Broom.
A mysterious algorithm conjures a link between the transparency-loving blender and psychedelia.
Aaron Sorkin’s political drama, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and the persistence of marketing messages.
In the quest for whisky information, says Dave Broom, never neglect the power of emotion.
Dave Broom finds much to celebrate in the diverse whiskies of Australia and New Zealand.
The UK Foreign Secretary’s working knowledge of whisky is patchy, to judge from a speech this week.
In a world awash with whisky, warns Dave Broom, there’s no place for lazy innovation.
With Port Ellen, Brora and Rosebank set to reopen, Dave Broom looks at the broader context.
Innovation is rife around the whisky world, from Midleton to Hakushu. Where does that leave Scotch?
Whisky Speed Dating reminds Becky Paskin why knowledge sharing is so vital in innovation.
Dave Broom reports from Japan on the challenges facing the country’s whisky industry.
A Brighton bat walk stirs thoughts of silent stills and dormant distilleries in Dave Broom.
Peated whisky brands could learn a lesson from hot sauce producers, says Becky Paskin.
There’s a new breed of bar in town set to revolutionise the way we drink whisky.
Whisky produced in the ‘Golden Age’ wasn’t always better, says Dave Broom, just different.
When whisky has a compelling tale to tell, says Richard Woodard, we should all lend an ear.
Whisky must adopt a different approach to tap China’s market potential, writes Dave Broom.
Fèis Ìle 2019 reminded Dave Broom that ‘whisky island’ is always changing.
The ending of Diageo’s Masters of Whisky programme will damage Scotch as a whole, says Dave Broom.
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner gives Dave Broom food for thought on whisky writing.
Whisky bars should take inspiration from coffee shops when designing menus, says Becky Paskin.
Has there ever been a more exciting time for whisky? Probably not, says Richard Woodard.
Whisky has the power to transport us through time, but it’s a matter of chance, says Dave Broom.
With 20-plus distilleries making whisky in England, Richard Woodard ponders a question of identity.
Ambassadors have a commitment to whisky, which is why getting their brand message right is so vital.
Macallan’s 72 Year Old has Dave Broom wondering if some whisky is deserving of a high price.
The construction and early life of the Islay distillery is part cautionary tale, part inspiration.
Attempts to ‘simplify’ Scotch whisky are only complicating it further, says Becky Paskin.
An undefined term and a path toward too much choice will complicate an already complex industry.
Whisky, like music, has the power to evoke a visceral response in us, writes Dave Broom.
The mysterious story – and equally mysterious whisky – of one Corporal Mill.
The tyranny of figures – and a further explanation of the scoring system used for our tasting notes.
Swanky visitor centres are no substitute for inspiration and imagination, says Richard Woodard.
And, according to Richard Woodard, most single malts shouldn’t even try.
Look to whisky’s humble origins of conviviality to find its future trends, says Dave Broom.
Bottle flipping has new whisky distilleries trapped in a Catch-22, Dave Broom discovers.
Do you think the regulations governing Scotch whisky are too tough? Be careful what you wish for…
A trip to San Francisco has Dave Broom pondering what lessons whisky can learn from rum.
The curious tale of a manatee reminds Dave Broom of whisky’s power to conjure an epiphany.
Single malt is more than a spirit; it’s a sum of environment and culture, says Dave Broom.
How can it be that in an industry with so much history, Scotch whisky archives are so scarce?
Another high-quality option just made the whisky world that bit more exciting, says Dave Broom.
An evening with the great Sir Ian McKellen reminds Richard Woodard of whisky’s immediacy.
These are the trends shaping the whisky industry, according to producers, writes Becky Paskin.
Gender-appropriate whisky has no place in a world devoted to fighting sexism, says Becky Paskin.
A discriminatory Dutch nightclub reminds Becky Paskin why whisky must be more inclusive.
A day of scything reminds Dave Broom that some whisky-making skills should stay unchanged.
The very best of whisky exists on a ‘higher level of bullshit’, writes Dave Broom.
Rare Scotch whisky has moved out of the reach of many, but there’s still pleasure to be had.
It’s been hotly tipped as the spirit to watch, says Dave Broom, but is this whisky’s year?
Whisky shows should be for everyone, not just those who can afford them.
A whisky bar’s history reflects the shifting stereotype of its drinkers, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom reflects on the life and legacy of one of whisky’s most lovable characters.
Dave Broom wonders why whisky doesn’t embrace the floral flavours found in ancient Scottish spirit.
A trip to Japan reminds Dave Broom how all our senses influence our appreciation of whisky.
Musings on mental retention, Bob Dylan’s Never-Ending Tour and the whisky festival circuit.
Meaningful innovation can still be realised within the boundaries of whisky regulations.
A centuries-old text reminds Dave Broom of the open-eyed joy that whisky once inspired.
Danish creativity reminds Dave Broom that the course of whisky innovation never has run smooth.
Dave Broom argues why historical sites such as Lindores and Kennetpans must be preserved.
Whisky has come a long way in Africa, but the journey into consumers’ hearts has only just begun.
It’s time for Scotchwhisky.com to branch out into the wider whisky realm, says Dave Broom.
A decade after his untimely death, Dave Broom pays tribute to the legendary whisky and beer writer.
Thoughts from a Washington DC museum trip on the collision of money and art, patronage and ...
Three recent releases prompt thoughts on the quest for true value in Scotch whisky.
Like fine wine, great whisky comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
Dave Broom deliberates the symbolic meaning behind gifting a quaich to the new US President.
Progressing the debate on transparency and Scotch whisky – and discussing what should happen next.
As the world faces a huge climate challenge, whisky has a role to play, says Dave Broom.
As the Winter Olympics dominates our TV screens, Dave Broom celebrates whisky’s vital role.
A sojourn on Islay prompts a further exploration of the topic of barley and its impact on whisky.
In a joyless age, is whisky allowed to make us smile? Sober thoughts on booze and happiness.
Dave Broom ponders the relationship between Sherry and Scotch whisky in sunny Spain.
Don’t call last orders just yet, says Dave Broom, for there’s hope to be found in music and whisky.
Deep in the Outer Hebrides, Dave Broom is awe-struck by a reminder of whisky’s ancient foundations.
For whisky fans and Hebridean seabirds alike, aromas evoke special memories, discovers Dave Broom.
The knowledge and kindness Wallace Milroy afforded Dave Broom will be a lasting memory.
If age is only a number, no age whisky is a can of worms. Dave Broom reaches for the tin opener.
A 75-year-old Mortlach raises questions of perceived identity, character and the passage of time.
Gin, the proletariat and how Scotch whisky’s everyman status is coming under increasing threat.
If whisky enthusiasts hate on NAS, caramel and grain, it’s only because they really love Scotch.
Dave Broom has plenty of advice to share, from tastings and transportation, to kilts and pants.
If Scotch wants to keep its top perch, it must change with the times, says Dave Broom.
Glasgow’s past is inextricably linked with Scotch – but you wouldn’t necessarily know that today.
As the sophistication of Russia’s doping programme is revealed, Scotch has a small part to play.
Welcome, friends, to what we want to be the first stop for any whisky lover on the internet.
Brands have a duty to teach the whole truth, not just their own version, says Becky Paskin.
Long-haul flights prompt reflections on what it is to be Scottish – and what it is to be Scotch.
As extraordinary whiskies become the preserve of a privileged few, how about spreading the love?
Rarity has many facets, writes Dave Broom, including the decision to share the rare.
Blade Runner 2049 has Dave Broom questioning the reliability of aroma memories.
Archives and a liquid Speyside ramble illustrate how the past persists and informs the present.
Richard Woodard vents his frustration at the legendary writer’s shortcomings.
Some thoughts on William S Burroughs, ‘junk’, freewill and the modern Scotch whisky industry.
Visiting Seattle, Dave Broom has his mind blown by the innovative use of barley varieties.
Indian drinkers have embraced ‘standard’ whiskies, and Scotch should do the same, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom reminds us that Scotch is made to be enjoyed year-round, not just in winter.
Sometimes too much choice makes it hard to see the wood for the trees, says Dave Broom.
A recent Instagram post has Dave Broom redefining the success of distillery innovations.
At a time of widespread unpredictability, Scotch is enjoying mixed fortunes in the UK.
Dave Broom is enraged upon reading a press release announcing the launch of Allt-a-Bhainne.
The ‘safe’ revamp of Glenrothes represents a lost opportunity, says Richard Woodard.
A rose-tinted view of Scotch’s ‘outlaw’ history is pure marketing BS, says Dave Broom.
The global bartending competition has placed Scotch flavour at its heart, writes Dave Broom.
Bagpiper, McDowell’s and the SWA acting as ‘cultural shock troops’. Where will it all end?
Scotch remains the whisky role model – but there’s competition. What can Japan teach the industry?
Scotch brands and classic cocktails are failing to inspire bartenders, says Becky Paskin.
There’s a camaraderie building between Scotch and ‘other’ whiskies, says Dave Broom.
The great sommelier proved you can combine ambition and drive with humility, says Richard Woodard.
Dave Broom reflects on the site so far and why you won’t see any ‘PR fluff’ on here any time soon.
Time among the vines in Champagne reminds Richard Woodard of grain’s vital importance.
The discovery of a fake 1903 Laphroaig is a shocking but eerily familiar tale, says Dave Broom.
Cult bottles spark furious bidding wars and soaring prices. But just who is being greedy here?
They serve a purpose, says Dave Broom, but discourage us from exploring the wider world.
Originality needn’t depend on ripping up the rulebook, according to Richard Woodard.
When is a fake not a fake? Dave Broom tells a tangled tale of a 1977 bottle of Highland Park.
Predictions are dangerous, says our chief engineer, so he’s compiled a wish list instead.
Tennessee’s finest may be supplanting Scotch in British consumers’ affections. But does it matter?
Whisky shows are no longer the sole preserve of Scotch – or indeed whisky – finds Dave Broom.
There’s no problem categorising whisky flavour profiles, but have we been doing it the right way?
What has driving a handbuilt wooden car around Goodwood race track have to do with whisky?
A day on the Norfolk Broads reminds Richard Woodard not to neglect familiar whiskies.
Geopolitical risk and economic stagnation have hit Scotch’s export numbers. Is America the answer?
The misreporting of news has effects that stretch beyond whisky awards, says Becky Paskin.
Do recent shipment declines signal the end of Scotch whisky’s long-running export success story?
Pure Scot’s ‘puerile’ Instagram posts look depressingly familiar, says Richard Woodard.
Engaging with the world around you can help heighten your whisky experience, writes Dave Broom.
An evening immersed in the world of Cognac prompts more thoughts on age and transparency in Scotch.
When whisky enters the luxury sphere, says Richard Woodard, it should do so on its own terms.
On his final day at the Speyside whisky festival, Dave takes his Quaich on a trek up Ben Rinnes.
The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
The weirdest element of Whiskey Union is Diageo's departure from convention.
Compass Box has revealed its hand: transparency’s ‘Third Option’. And now? Over to the industry…
Whisky-scented moustache wax is another attempt by Johnnie Walker to grab the attention of hipsters.
The world has changed since Marty McFly first graced our screens; it has for whisky at any rate.
Whisky is a humble spirit at heart, says Dave Broom – something we should never forget.
While mostly ignored by malt aficionados, whisky regions are still important indicators of flavour.
The new advert for Haig Club Clubman has the authority and reach to change perceptions of Scotch.
Large or small, new whisky ventures can be capricious creatures, says Richard Woodard.
It’s the same premise as a gin and tonic, so why the resistance to Highballs, asks Dave Broom?
Whisky innovation doesn’t necessitate radical changes, writes Dave Broom.
Tales of the Cocktail is exhausting, enthralling – and increasingly embracing Scotch whisky.
Dave Broom reflects on the impact the traditional flavoured spirit has on our whisky today.
Employing all of the senses to accomplish a full appreciation of whisky’s resonance of place.
The spontaneity of Laphroaig's #OpinionsWelcome campaign is just what Scotch whisky needs.
Scotch whisky, much like the traditional tobacconist, needs to evolve to appeal to a new audience.
Looking back at this year’s sun-filled festival – the good, the bad and the downright odd.
How long does it take to make a whisky cask? More than 200 years, as Richard Woodard discovers.
Like whisky, the late musician’s music was truly creative in its simplicity, writes Dave Broom.
A new release from Martell in the US says much about the rise and rise of single malt Scotch.
Thousands of people contribute to Scotch whisky’s success, not just an elite few.
Scotland’s native oak must be nurtured if it’s to be used for whisky-making, says Dave Broom.
A hike in Tuscany reminds Richard Woodard of the benefits of overseas investment in whisky.
The simple pleasures make this life blessed: the right music, the right room, the right whisky.
If Scotch whisky could make a New Year resolution for 2016, what should it be? A few thoughts…
At a time when consumers clamour for more information about whisky, why does the law forbid it?
American firms buying Scotch whisky companies proves the category has a bright future ahead of it.
Distilled spirits do not contain gluten, so why are some brands allowed to say it, and some aren’t?
Planes, trains and automobiles as Dave Broom leaves County Cork for the pleasures of Port Ellen.
A poorly worded press release has Dave Broom considering Scotch whisky’s individuality.
Walker’s work shows risks should be taken, in whisky as well as music, says Dave Broom.
'Scotch whisky' is now legally recognised in Botswana. Who cares? Lots of people – and here's why.
To endure, Scotch whisky brands need to practise genuine innovation, says Dave Broom.
The wood used to age whisky adds to its story, says Richard Woodard, but let’s get our facts right.
The Scotch industry needs to think hard and fast about its future post-Brexit, says Dave Broom.
In the race to win over younger consumers, can a spoonful of sugar help the whisky go down?
How should Scotch counter the craft spirits challenge? Beat them? Join them? Or buy them?
We should consider whisky in the same way Denis ‘The Madness’ McQuade approached football.
Restless meanderings on irons and irony, kettles, espresso machines and hot water bottles.
In whisky as in art, says Dave Broom, we need to find space for our own interpretations.
If you’re buying whisky at auction it will pay to do your own research, says Dave Broom.
Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
American whiskey sales are buoyant; blended Scotch sales less so. But there’s a silver lining…
Rather than easing our fears, barriers only encourage them to multiply, says Richard Woodard.
Jacques Tati, silo thinking and corporate fragmentation: why they matter to Scotch
What do Lidl’s cut-price whiskies have in common with Diageo’s latest batch of collectors’ items?
How Marxist theory could teach the Scotch whisky industry a lesson on the perils of leadership.
Dave Broom reflects on the focus on local ingredients at the Tokyo International Bar Show.
China’s thirst for Scotch is being driven by single malts, not blends, finds Dave Broom.
To many whisky lovers, a silent distillery is a lost treasure. But is that the whole story?
The world is full of flaws, says Dave Broom, but that makes it endlessly fascinating.
The spring chill at the start of this year’s festival can’t mask the gathering’s huge warmth.
With more women than ever enjoying a wee dram why does gender stereotyping still exist at all?
Carlsberg probably isn’t the world’s best, says Dave Broom, but can anything really be?
As you scan the eager faces of a masterclass audience, just how much are they taking in?
Outdated, sexist stereotyping will only deter the very demographic companies are seeking to attract.
Simple, alluring, delicious, yet the Highball is shrouded in mystery, says Dave Broom.
What’s more outrageous: cocktails served in capsules or the fact it’s a Scotch? asks Becky Paskin.
More attention needs paying to the provenance of Sherry casks, says Dave Broom.
It’s taken Kilchoman more than 13 seconds, but a measured approach like Conor McGregor’s is working.
Glenfiddich’s Bourbonisation is a risky but crafty plot to lure Bourbon drinkers, says Becky Paskin.
Reflecting on a busy Islay Festival 2018, Becky Paskin presents her ultimate survival guide.
As the Islay distillery’s manager marks 10 years at the helm, Richard Woodard looks back.
Maybe if we treat blends as ‘special’, says Richard Woodard, that’s just what they’ll become.
As rare malts hog the headlines, isn’t it time that less expensive drams got some respect?
With consumer focus shifting to flavour, should Scotch be worried about legalised cannabis?
There’s no excuse for a poorly made cocktail if it costs the earth.
If a distillery visitor centre is being upgraded, so should the staff training, says Dave Broom.
Does Scotch single malt’s absence from a leading bar show speak volumes about cocktail snobbery?
The opening of the Isle of Raasay distillery reminds Dave Broom of the importance of community.
Could gin soon be more popular than Scotch in the UK? Let’s all calm down, says Richard Woodard.
SWA-approved, ‘Scottish-style’ single malt produced in Mount Vernon, Virginia? Surely some mistake…
Far from stifling innovation, says Richard Woodard, Scotch’s regulations can inspire it.
A jaunt around New York uncovers a forgotten Scotch cocktail classic that’s due a revival.
A visit to Cognac reminds Richard Woodard that ‘single’ malts aren’t quite what they seem.
The momentum of progress embodies the story of human evolution, but is it a one-way street?
In the first of a series of Speyside musings, Dave Broom packs his bags in a state of confusion.
Why Scotch marketers should beware swapping one dead language for another.
A new project promises to delve deep into the island’s history – with Scotch footing the bill.
News from Tales of the Cocktail that chief engineer Dave Broom has won not one but two Spirited ...
Does yeast matter in Scotch? Most distillers would say no – but their US colleagues might disagree.
Grain plants may lack the romance of single malt distilleries, but that doesn’t make them dull.
Johnnie Walker has a new expression, finished in rye casks. One question, says Dave Broom: why?
There are better places to build a new distillery, reckons Dave Broom. How about Tiree?
All branches of the drinks trade are now aiming at common goals, says Dave Broom.
Diageo’s Harry Potter-esque innovations aren’t all that far-fetched, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom is impartial to chocolate eggs, but there are other ways to enjoy Easter.
Single malts must stay true to their local identity as they become global brands, says Dave Broom.
Rye’s return in Scotland after a long gap marks the latest chapter in a chequered history.
The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
The alcoholic tea blend offers whisky lovers an ‘alternative’ drinking experience.
Bids of over $150k are expected for the latest DCS Compendium and Balvenie Morgan Roadster.
The new Ncn’ean Botanical Spirit infuses new make spirit with local botanicals and juniper.
Distillers are coming up with ever more inventive ways of working with this tricky grain.
The new Norlan VAILD is designed to focus attention on flavour and aroma in whisky.
Guests can enjoy a tutored nosing and tasting session of different whiskies from around the world.
Can Norlan’s combination of functionality and aesthetics help revolutionise the enjoyment of whisky?
The team behind London’s Black Rock bar have launched a quirky new whisky subscription service.
The new facility will be a state-of-the-art hub for whisky blending and testing.
The colourful new look for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s bottlings puts age and flavour first.
The event will showcase four of the region’s distilleries and its ‘spectacular’ whisky trail.
Bagpiper exports are halted and McDowell’s labelling is set to change following ‘helpful’ talks.
Whisky lovers can earn a certificate in whisky history, blending and distilling.
The Speyside Heather Centre and newly-opened Whisky Lounge has been destroyed by a fire today.
Made with whisky from Scotland’s Glen Elgin and Macallan distilleries, plus India’s Amrut.
The new interactive release from The Glenlivet contains no cask information, age or tasting notes.
The organisation will celebrate the late Scottish author and his love of single malt.
With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
The Amber Light will explore Scottish culture and history through the lens of whisky.
Tourism officials, residents and whisky fans are battling to save the historical centre.
Terms such as ‘Scotch whisky’ and ‘Bourbon’ will enjoy continued legal recognition post-Brexit.
The Bourbon festival has also tapped Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and rock duo Hall and Oates.
Lack of collectible new releases is fuelling the boom, says analyst and broker Rare Whisky 101.
The single malt release – named One And All – celebrates the island community.
The whiskey ‘reimagines what Bourbon can be’ by fusing Kentucky and Japanese traditions.
The new limited editions have been finished in Caribbean rum and Amontillado Sherry casks.
Buy a ticket for the charity raffle and you could win over £2,000 worth of whisky.
Visitors can expect behind-the-scenes tours and one-off events at the whisky distilleries.
We delve further into the plans to revive the two cult distilleries after nearly 40 years.
Events organised by Whisky Extravaganza cater for novice and experienced whisky drinkers alike.
A new owner is being sought for the home of Famous Grouse and blended Scotch Cutty Sark.
This small black box could be a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit whisky.
Artist Kevin Sheehan took over 120 hours to sketch a map of Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
The launches follow the withdrawal of the distillery’s 17-year-old and 21-year-old malts.
Gregg Glass will join Whyte & Mackay as blender and whisky maker, reporting to Richard Paterson.
Luxury hotel Vagabond Club’s new whisky bar offers over 1,000 ‘rare and award-winning’ whiskies.
Richard Paterson has created a unique whisky for chef Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul project.
The Single Malt Fund will make investing in whisky ‘more inclusive and accessible’.
The blended Islay malt is releasing its first age-stated expressions, starting with a 25-year-old.
Assessing the pros and cons of being part of the European Union for the Scotch whisky industry.
The 40-year-old single malt joins Macallan’s growing collection of vintage whiskies.
The distilleries will release 19- and 22-year-old Sherried whiskies as 2019’s festival exclusives.
The latest releases from the Speyside single malt will cost £5,400 and £82 respectively.
The new packaging aims to highlight each blended whisky’s ‘craft credentials’.
The distilleries’ visitor centres are to be overhauled as part of Diageo’s ambitious tourism plans.
Holyrood Park Distillery aims to start whisky distillation and to open to visitors in 2018.
The Highland distillery has unveiled new releases of two vintage single malts.
The two cult distilleries will restart production by 2020 in a £35m investment by owner Diageo.
Two limited edition blends will feature music-inspired designs from artist Felipe Pantone.
Lack of stock means expressions will be discontinued – but no increase in NAS products.
Colonel EH Taylor Four Grain is World Whisky of the Year, ahead of Redbreast and Glen Grant.
Alwynne Gwilt, aka Miss Whisky, has joined the Glenfiddich and Balvenie producer’s prestige team.
The peated single malt is the latest expression to join Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series.
The Scotch whisky industry has signed a charter to help promote Scottish food and drink overseas.
As auction prices soar, does whisky’s secondary market have a serious counterfeit problem?
The flagship experiential whisky store could be scaled to open in more cities worldwide.
Media reports tell of a single malt Scotch whisky ‘drought’, but the facts tell a different story.
Blend of Scotch, Canadian and American whiskies will be sold initially in Germany and Austria.
Explore the future of whisky with Scotchwhisky.com at the London Whisky Show.
Glenrothes will conduct a study to see whether music affects how people taste whisky.
The producer has infused its blend with botanicals for an ‘exciting and different’ spirit.
Soaring growth in whisky tourism is paving the way for a new generation of Scotch distillery.
Armed police raided Canadian whisky bars for selling SMWS whisky ‘illegally’.
The owner of Tomintoul distillery has released its oldest blended grain Scotch whisky.
Dave Broom looks back at the now complete single malt collection’s ascent to cult whisky status.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Dr. Adam Moore give 120 people the chance to drink for science.
The resurgence was spearheaded by leading brands such as Johnnie Walker and Lagavulin.
Answering these questions should scientifically match you with your perfect whisky style.
A behind-the-scenes look at the revamp of the world’s third most popular Scotch whisky.
Four single cask bottlings have been released by the whisky maker’s great-great-grandson.
The Scotch whisky blender’s unconventional new expression celebrates two ‘complementary’ spirits.
Whyte & Mackay’s innovation arm is introducing Quartermaster and a 20-year-old Speyside malt.
The Fife distillery’s spirit, aged three years on 23 March, is now officially Scotch whisky.
The influential US education and mentoring programme will close with the loss of about 40 jobs.
A whisky glass designed to fit in a woman’s hand is being launched next month.
The 60-mile trip involves cycling and kayaking to every distillery on Islay and Jura in three days.
‘The nose’ will celebrate five decades in the whisky industry with a global tasting tour.
Andy Watts will be responsible for overseeing the SA group’s Scotch whisky portfolio.
The pair of 21-year-old whiskies reflect the distillery’s Atlantic island origins.
Isle of Arran Distillers has created a ‘new identity’ for its Lochranza site’s core range.
Whisky lovers can take in four distilleries while island-hopping Scotland’s west coast.
Diageo’s Indian whisky brands have had their export wings trimmed – but does the deal go far enough?
The two limited edition blended whiskies are will ‘continue the legacy’ of Game of Thrones.
The years to come could shed a new light on the dark early days of Scotch whisky making.
The Islay distillery will debut a whisky matured in rejuvenated red wine hogsheads.
The first 100 bottles of Scotch whisky from the microdistillery have been sold at auction.
Those investing in whisky are more likely to be satisfied than those investing in wine or watches.
Islay’s ninth distillery is already producing a fruity, oily and heavily-peated spirit.
The US became the first billion-pound Scotch whisky market as single malts continued to surge.
Jim Murray has named an American whiskey as ‘whisky of the year’ for three years running.
The musical work, centred on a family-owned Scotch whisky distillery, will tour next month.
British and American Sign Language speakers can now get a taste of the Edinburgh attraction.
The technology enables shoppers to trace the whisky from ‘source to store’.
The South Uist plant signals whisky’s return to the area for the first time since 1844.
Whisky lovers can now decorate their Christmas tree with baubles containing a wee nip.
The Scotch industry has donated rare and vintage whiskies to fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
Prospects for growth remain ‘strong’ despite third consecutive fall, Scotch Whisky Association says.
Sample exclusive maturation experiments at the London Whisky Show with Scotchwhisky.com.
Macallan’s first UK whisky lounge has opened at London’s Euro-Japanese restaurant Four Degree.
Each of the 12 varieties matches a different Scotch Malt Whisky Society whisky flavour profile.
Whisky fans are rejoicing at finally being able to communicate their drink choice through an icon.
A new blend from the makers of the Glover combines Scotch with whisky from Indian distiller Amrut.
Owner of BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh made reduced £7.3m profit in 2015, accounts show.
One of Scotland’s smallest distilleries will hand-deliver bottle 001 to the highest bidder.
The new range of oak-aged gins was matured in casks sourced from five Scotch whisky regions.
The rock group’s anniversary blend will be sold alongside salvaged Whisky Galore! bottles.
Brexit-fuelled resurgence ends recent decline as single malt shipments top £1bn for first time.
Trove of counterfeit Laphroaig and Macallan could be worth nearly £1m, experts say.
The distillery will tailor its production process to help create its customers’ ideal whisky.
A £6m investment will enable the Hillington site to double its whisky making capacity.
Two new £40m malt and grain distilleries are to be built in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.
Choice of 30 old and rare whiskies are first non-Society bottlings offered at Edinburgh bar.
The end of Diageo’s educational programme signals a major change in philosophy for the company.
The indie bottler is mothballing its Whisky Jewbilee events to focus on international expansion.
A record 2016 saw sales of single malt Scotch whisky increase by nearly 50% on the open market.
ELLC’s London Rye is the capital’s second whisky to be released in over 100 years.
Mix of materials makes whisky packaging hard to process for reuse, says Recycling Association.
The 1505 entry in Aberdeen’s Burgh Records mentions a still to make ‘aquavite’ and rosewater.
Almost 500 rare whiskies and nine casks will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s later this month.
A new blend of whisky from five different countries will be labelled as a ‘World Whisky’.
Sales of single malt Scotch are predicted to grow overall whisky sales to £2.44bn by 2022.
A blended Scotch has been created in honour of the English football club and its former manager.
A major research project is underway into yeast’s impact on the creation of whisky flavour.
A large-scale fake whisky operation has been uncovered following a tip-off from an auction website.
The company will meet the Scotch Whisky Association in March following last week’s campaign launch.
Whisky Illuminati’s Solaria series will explore how five single malts develop over four years.
The first single malt whisky from Annandale distillery for 99 years has been bottled.
The renowned whisky consultant leaves a global distilling legacy behind him.
Visitors can seek out secret stashes of Scotch as whisky taps into the geocaching craze.
Moray Council has become the first in the UK to allow smaller pours of whisky samples at tastings.
Over 25,000 visitors are expected at Speyside’s annual whisky festival this week.
The Speyside attraction intends to 'awaken the sleeping giant' of whisky tourism.
On the Rocks will take place in June, inspired by the new Whisky Galore! film.
The final whisky in the Viking Legend series is made using heavily-peated malt.
The drinks giant has started building a malt whisky distillery in Sichuan province.
A bottle of Old Vatted Glenlivet 1862 was opened in a project linking rare spirits and watches.
The festival will bring the capital’s bars together for a celebration of Scotch whisky.
How Islay inspired the naming of one of the world’s best-loved and most enduring vehicles.
Almost 40 years after its closure, the lost grain distillery has released its first official whisky.
Uncle Duke’s is a Bourbon-inspired single grain whisky designed for the ultimate Old Fashioned.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Vaults Collection launches with two single cask malts.
The Highland distillery will launch new 12-, 18- and 21-year-old whiskies in 2020.
The first Scotch whisky to feature glacial iceberg water is being auctioned for charity.
Over two million visits were made to Scotch whisky distilleries in 2018, a new record.
‘Significant uncertainty’ will follow UK vote to leave EU, warns Scotch Whisky Association.
The owner of Glengoyne single malt is opening the venue with two of Edinburgh’s restaurateurs.
The distillery will be sharing every bottle of its new malt with whisky lovers, without charge.
The airline has partnered with InchDairnie to create a commemorative centenary whisky.
Popularity of whisky auction websites helps to boost rare single malt sales in the UK.
Scapa Glansa is the second NAS single malt Scotch whisky from the island distillery this year.
Pernod Ricard has said its Chinese distillery won’t ‘cannibalise’ Scotch whisky’s market share.
Union urges UK Government to give Nissan-style support for 40,000 Scotch whisky employees.
After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
Festival-goers will again hunt for hidden caches of whisky across Speyside this May.
The Fife distillery has become the ‘first’ in over a century to use oats to make Scotch whisky.
The Port-matured whisky is a new limited release from the Highland distillery.
Scotch returns to the podium in this year’s rundown, but an American rye is Whisky of the Year.
The Lowland distillery’s first whisky will be sent exclusively to Founders’ Club members.
The ruined farmsteads in the Highlands may have produced whisky ‘on an industrial scale’.
The Lowland distillery will replace its original whisky with a new style of single malt.
Get the full lowdown on three distillery projects earmarked for Jedburgh, Hawick and Peebles.
Loch Lomond Group’s blended whisky loss sparks official environmental investigation.
Distillers face the threat of a 25% tariff on single malt exports as a trade war escalates.
The city-based distillery has added two new stills to double its whisky making capacity.
The first whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders in almost two centuries is about to open.
The Australian distillery is maturing a cask of whisky aboard a cruise liner.
UK Scotch sales fell by 1m bottles after spring duty rise, says Scotch Whisky Association.
Workers for the Scotch whisky giant have voted to strike over a pay dispute.
The ‘first whisky’ to be made in North Korea is set for release later this year.
The bottle of 60-year-old whisky, painted by artist Michael Dillon, will be auctioned next month.
Events will take place in regions as remote as Antarctica as part of the annual festivities.
The blended Scotch has partnered with HBO to create a new Game of Thrones themed whisky.
The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
The whisky map featured in BBC documentary Scotch! The Story of Whisky has been sold at auction.
Production is set to start in April next year, with the first whisky likely to be bottled in 2020.
WooWhiskey claims its new wooden whisky cubes will enrich the oak flavours in every glass.
Workers at Scotland’s largest Scotch whisky company have voted to strike in the run-up to Christmas.
Two new companies – one in the UK, one in China – are opening a fresh chapter in whisky investment.
A travel retail exclusive has been released in honour of the former distillery owner.
A distillery worker has created a whisky kit to stop motorists missing out on tasting sessions.
A Swedish study has now provided a scientific basis for this long-held belief.
The amount of rare Scotch whisky sold at UK auctions has hit a record high.
The island’s sole distillery has been maturing its inaugural whisky since December 2015.
The Scotch whisky distillery is to build an additional stillhouse to meet increasing demand.
The three bespoke whiskies have been designed to pair with BrewDog’s beers.
The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
Scotland’s first crowdfunded distillery, 100% green energy-powered, is ready to open.
The biggest news items of the year, as featured on the pages of Scotchwhisky.com.
From tours of usually publicly closed distilleries to probing whisky masterclasses and tastings.
The world’s largest Scotch whisky producer has witnessed record numbers of visitors.
The festival will incorporate eight distilleries along a scenic driving route through the Highlands.
The YoCo Club wants to make Scotch whisky accessible to under-45s using a subscription-based model.
The whisky has been created to celebrate the Netflix film about the life of Robert the Bruce.
A new Edinburgh distillery has been designed as a visitor attraction to boost tourism.
The Spanish wine-influenced blended malt joins the whisky maker’s permanent range.
The 160-year-old Scotch brand is being relaunched by the founder’s great-great-grandson.
The first whisky to be produced by Tel Aviv’s Milk & Honey distillery will be auctioned next month.
The collection has been designed to be mixed with spirits such as Scotch whisky or sipped neat.
The island distillery has released a 1988 vintage alongside a new travel retail exclusive.
A Highland distillery is offering all-expenses-paid placements to women ‘from all walks of life’.
UK government recognises Scotch as a ‘vital industry’ and freezes excise duty in its 2016 Budget.
The Speyside distillery joins an exclusive group in producing triple distilled Scotch single malt.
The new DFS store boasts the largest selection of single malts in Asia travel retail.
Smokehead High Voltage is introduced as a ‘more intense’ version of the Islay single malt.
The blender has withdrawn its single grain brand after postponing plans for a Borders distillery.
Wolfburn Aurora is an NAS single malt from Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery.
The murky waters of auctioning whisky labels is not only unclear, it’s unregulated too.
Drinks by the Dram calendar contains 24 miniatures of some of the world’s most coveted whiskies.
A new report suggests more whiskies aged under 10 years are to come, complete with age statements.
The 13-year-old Jura Two-One-Two is the first in a new series from the island distillery.
The 19-year-old single malt celebrates the reopening of the Speyside distillery in 1998.
Scotch producers have joined the global movement to stamp out non-recyclable plastic waste.
The new adaptation will open in Scottish cinemas on 5 May before a UK-wide release.
Two distilleries in western Highlands and Perth & Kinross to benefit from government grants.
The second annual auction arranged by industry ambassadors will benefit Scottish charity the Ben.
Visitor numbers hit record levels in 2016, with more distilleries opening to the public.
Young people in the Highlands are being given maturing casks to pay for higher education.
Scotch distilleries attracted a record total of 1.6m visits in 2015, up more than 20% on 2010.
Dramatic company U-turn follows axing of much-praised educational initiative two months ago.
Politicians urged to stand up for Scotch in the run-up to the UK General Election.
Golden Decanters launches with a range of four single cask single malts priced at £7,250.
Collectible Macallan, Dalmore and Ardbeg all feature in Friday’s 176-lot auction in New York.
Max McFarlane has joined the Lowland distillery to help shape its spirit character.
The Lowland distillery at Fife’s historic landmark is set to begin its first distillation.
The bottle, hand-painted by Irish artist Michael Dillon, fetched £1.2m at auction in London.
Crown Royal takes top spot and Kentucky, Ireland and Japan share the spoils in the 2016 edition.
Only 100 bottles of The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1966 will be released globally.
A new competition intends to raise the profile of the whisky expert to that of a wine sommelier.
The Speyside distillery’s new rare cask range includes a 50-year-old malt priced at £4,500.
Members of the Lowlands distillery’s new Founders’ Club will be first to taste its whisky in 2018.
After three consecutive years of shipment declines, where does the industry go from here?
Designers are invited to create the artwork for a 24-year-old Springbank bottling.
Only 768 bottles of limited edition Half-Century Blend will be available to purchase.
The Victorian blend has been resurrected by GlenAllachie distillery as a peated blended malt.
He made the journey from Lincolnshire to Wick for a distillery tour and a bottle of 12-year-old.
Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut marks the release of the sci-fi sequel.
The spirits retailer is set to open a second London store on Great Portland Street next month.
The Speyside single malt has appointed a woman to the role for the first time in its history.
The latest expression of The Glover features ‘a little more Sherry cask’ influence.
The Swedish distillery’s new Intelligens single malt was designed using artificial intelligence.
Tomatin 50 Year Old is the Highland distillery’s oldest bottling to date.
The Lowland distillery will bottle its first malt more than a decade after it was founded.
Created by the Craigellachie Hotel, the expression combines eight Speyside malts.
Alfresco 64 in Bangkok stocks an exclusive Chivas Regal blend that is the first of its kind.
Whiskies printed with ink only visible under UV light will be launched at the London show.
The distillery has collaborated with men’s fashion label Kestin Hare on the new range.
Aged in three different casks, the latest release from the Highland distillery will cost £3,500.
Highland Park: Ness of Brodgar’s Legacy will raise funds for a dig at the Neolithic site.
The heavily-peated single malt from Bruichladdich is introducing four new whiskies this summer.
New display in Edinburgh examines the legacy of ‘The Father of Blending’, Andrew Usher.
Luxurious bar is part of the US President’s controversial Aberdeenshire golf development.
Macallan Edition No 2 celebrates distillery’s collaboration with restaurant El Celler de Can Roca.
Compass Box is releasing a new Hedonism expression in honour of its female workforce.
The Fife distillery has released the first in a new series marking Scotland’s patron saint.
The Taipei bar allows guests to select whiskies straight from casks lining the room.
Lakes distillery has used whiskies from both sides of the border in a hybrid blended malt.
The Lowland distillery’s new facility features a gallery, gift shop and tasting bar.
The 26-year-old GlenDronach signed by the President-elect doubled its pre-sale estimate.
The Edinburgh attraction has reported its ‘biggest ever year’ as a result of the Brexit vote.
The 12-year-old blend was created with Angus Dundee to commemorate the jazz club’s 60th birthday.
Volumes were down, value up as single malts continued their march in the first half of 2017.
Fans camped overnight outside the distillery in the hope of nabbing a limited edition bottle.
The US$25,000 John Walker Masters’ Edition is the oldest expression released by the brand.
More than 100,000 rare bottles were sold at auction in the UK last year, worth over £40m.
Overseas shipments reached a new high of £4.36bn in 2017, up by almost 9% on 2016.
The Speyside distillery’s new single malt collection features three story-inspired whiskies.
The Scottish international scrum-half is to set up a Scotch-focused retail business in the US.
More than 1,500 workers are threatening to strike after rejecting a 2.5% pay offer.
Export volumes rise for first time in three years, but value falls in mixed first half of 2016.
The distillery ‘pays homage’ to its part owner by raising money for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.
A device designed using nanotechnology can ‘taste’ the difference between whiskies.
Counterfeit copies of western brands don’t just disappoint consumers – they can kill them.
Scotch whisky exports bounced back last year, thanks largely to single malt and the US market.
Swift in London’s Soho will serve over 240 different whiskies with an opulent 1950s-style vibe.
New NAS bottling Blas is a collaboration between distillery and menswear designer Patrick Grant.
Bottles will feature calorie information by 2022, thanks to a new industry commitment.
The Speyside distillery has matured its latest release in ‘exceptionally rare’ ex-oloroso casks.
Commemorating the life of a proud son of Moray and one of Scotch whisky’s best-loved characters.
Actor Gerard Butler is the latest famous face to be part of Glenturret’s ‘Bottle Your Own’ series.
Whisky.Auction will donate £200k from the sale of ‘exceptional’ whiskies to charity Plastic Oceans.
The distillery cat is the latest ‘famous’ face honoured with a ‘Bottle Your Own’ cask.
World’s leading Scotch whisky company reports improving trends for Johnnie Walker and Buchanan’s.
The retailer’s new flagship store in London’s Covent Garden features a dedicated whisky room.
The latest moves on ‘Whisky Island’, including new, revived and expanding distilleries.
The English distillery’s new expression has been aged in its founder’s ‘favourite’ STR wine casks.
A collaboration with Steven Klein, the new expression is inspired by the concept of ‘time’.
The limited festival edition is the oldest Octomore released by the Islay distillery.
A range of single malt expressions will be offered alongside a variety of cheese pairings.
The island distillery’s Sherry Cask Collection is a ‘new signature style’ for the single malt.
The new Highland distillery will feature two warehouses, a blending lab and a tasting lodge.
The Moray distillery has launched Tamnavulin Double Cask in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
A new £3m rare whisky investment fund has been established in China.
The Circle is a blended malt created by the winner of the blender’s first bartender programme.
The 36-year-old single malt has been created in homage of the rare Bowmore Sea Dragon.
Ailsa Bay distillery’s first single malt bottling is a lesson in Scotch whisky innovation.
The distillery has released a new single malt with no cask information or tasting notes.
The cask strength eight-year-old limited release is Benromach’s first Sherry-matured peated malt.
The Thurso distillery is releasing the area’s first Scotch whisky in 150 years later this month.
A tearjerking whisky advert created by two film students could be the most powerful ever made.
The second edition of the Amazon exclusive follows the expression’s ‘overwhelming success’.
A female version of Johnnie Walker’s Striding Man will grace bottles in the US.
Glenfiddich and Macallan feature in auction house Dragon 8’s first Hong Kong sale this weekend.
The inaugural event will take place this summer, offering Scottish whisky, gin, music and food.
Three lots of rare whisky labels have been withdrawn from auction following protests on Facebook.
The ‘world’s first’ Scotch-Japanese whisky hybrid is created in homage to the ‘Scottish Samurai’.
The founders of London’s Worship Street Whistling Shop are opening a dedicated whisky bar this week.
The 30-year-old ‘ultimate’ blended whisky will be a travel retail exclusive from this December.
The first bottle of Kilchoman 10 Year Old whisky has sold at auction for £7,000.
The releases include Phenomenology and No Name, the company’s peatiest whisky to date.
The Speyside distillery’s new entry-level expression is being gradually rolled out.
Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
The first casks to be filled at the new Arran distillery are being offered for sale.
Just 184 bottles of 30-year-old Royal Lochnagar gifted to Prince Charles are to be sold.
A bottle of what appears to be Scotch whisky has been discovered within a Victorian time capsule.
The experimental Fife brewery and distillery intends to produce more whisky, gin and beer.
Three-part BBC Scotland programme delves into whisky’s history, science, craft and industry.
Whisky is a key part of Fèis Ìle, an annual celebration of Gaelic history, poetry, song and dance.
The whisky specialist will open a four-storey whisky bar and shop in September.
Nearly all the British public believe the 76% tax levy on a bottle of Scotch whisky is ‘unfair’.
Examining the ups, downs and evolving trends of Scotch whisky’s biggest player over the past year.
Diageo plans to print nutritional information on bottles of whisky in the US.
Only 503 decanters of the distillery’s ‘oldest and rarest’ whisky will be available, for £7,200.
There were almost 2m visits to whisky distilleries last year, and spending topped £60m.
The money will finance a distillery and heritage centre highlighting the area’s illicit whisky past.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society reveals new Speyside and Islay whiskies to be released next month.
Designs for a whisky and gin distillery in the abandoned Polphail village have been unveiled.
Funding round looks to raise £5.5m to build whisky and gin distillery in castle grounds.
The whisky was never designed specifically for women, its producer explains.
From the US to Asia and the Middle East, the event will offer up to 100 whiskies to taste.
The 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky is being relaunched with a new name and design.
Music producer who has worked with Kanye West and Beyoncé launches new blended grain Scotch whisky.
Economic and competitive challenges help foster creativity in Scotch whisky, says David Gates.
Events will celebrate the three passions of Tommy Dewar: whisky, games and chicken.
Irish whiskey is resurgent, but are some of the new companies being economical with the truth?
Beam Suntory has been heavily criticised for creating a ‘sexist’ and ‘isolating’ whisky fan club.
What does the striking new look and range rethink say about the modern face of single malt?
Recalling a year of shocks, surprises, new whiskies, fake bottles and controversy.
Islay distillery plans could be scuppered by row between Jean Donnay and Hunter Laing.
Jameson’s new innovation is designed to appeal to both whisky and coffee fans.
Glasgow Museums set to display last known miniature, produced in the 1970s by Douglas Laing & Co.
The London distillery is encouraging buyers to open and drink its debut whisky rather than flip it.
Tours and tastings will celebrate the Highland distillery’s landmark this Saturday.
The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
Balvenie has unveiled the DCS Compendium – a collection of 25 whiskies valued at over £125,000.
The ‘ultimate whisky troubleshooter’, he lent his expertise to distilleries all over the world.
Diageo’s experimental Whiskey Union concept is fundamental to the group’s Scotch growth strategy.
The distillery has launched a new flagship whisky and a gin as it prepares to restart production.
As more consumers turn their backs on whisky, distillers are trying a number of fresh ideas.
The Scotch brand has redesigned and renamed its core range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
The change allows distillers to use a variety of casks, including ex-Tequila and Calvados.
The new move by Chivas Regal says a lot about the current state of the Scotch whisky market.
The Glaswegian blender’s new Whisky Works will focus on classic whiskies and modern experiments.
The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
Music, whisky and vintage vinyl technology unite in the single malt’s 1940s recording booth.
Company marks campaign progress to date with the release of Enlightenment, a new blended malt.
The new distillery’s traditional methods include direct firing and worm tub condensers.
The Edinburgh distillery and military spectacle have collaborated on an exclusive whisky.
The Snug in Aviemore will host tastings, events and local art away from ‘the secret distillery’.
Once touted as Islay’s ninth whisky distillery, here’s the full story behind Gartbreck.
Despite positive signs, Scotch is enduring its longest period of export decline in over 50 years.
The search is on to find the most creative, humorous and honest views about the whisky brand.
The United States has threatened to impose increased taxes on Scotch and Irish whisky.
The £6.5m heritage centre and distillery will celebrate the whisky heritage of the area.
The Islay distillery collaborated with drum specialist Majetone and the Rhythm and Booze Project.
Producer of Sheep Dip whisky and Edinburgh Gin has changed hands for an undisclosed sum.
From Balblair to Kilchoman, Scotland took five trophies and 427 medals in the annual contest.
Plans for the Scotch whisky distillery include an adjacent floating bar and restaurant.
Tamdhu Ámbar and Gran Reserva are the distillery’s first foray into global travel retail.
From managing Cardhu to his pioneering ambassadorial work, a great Scotch whisky character recalled.
With Scotch sales flat and difficulties in China, could 2017 be a year of change for Chivas?
A 75-year-old bottling from Mortlach distillery is hailed as the world's 'most exclusive'.
The MMA fighter’s Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey has had an ‘incredible reaction’.
The Double Single, the latest Compass Box release, consists of just one malt and one grain whisky.
The discount retailer’s Christmas whiskies, all priced below £50, range in age from 22 to 34 years.
Glenrothes has refreshed its core NAS range with new names, liquid and a peated cask-matured whisky.
As Diageo’s whisky sales rebound, we identify six factors shaping the resurgence.
A whisky scent bar and exclusive bottlings feature at the Middle East’s first Johnnie Walker House.
Getting under the skin of Russia’s vast and potentially lethal black market in counterfeit spirits.
Construction work at the R&B Distillers facility at Borodale House is due to begin in April.
The Famous Grouse Black Grouse has been rebranded as part of plans to create a core range.
A blend of Clynelish and Caol Ila, the whisky is a follow-up to the ground breaking Eleuthera.
Did the Jack Daniel’s owner overpay in spending £285m on BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh?
After the single malt’s revamp, has it found its place in the whisky world?
Special Releases pricing has soared in recent years – but how and why? Let’s crunch some numbers…
New bottling aims to celebrate distillery’s two centuries of whisky-making knowledge and tradition.
The new releases include ‘spirit drink’ Stranger & Stranger and blended malt whisky Juveniles.
Whisky fans are asked to come forward with memories, artefacts and photographs.
The single pot still whiskey returns to the Spot Whiskeys range following a 50-year absence.
Two Sixpoint Brewery beers, Rune and Sköll, designed to pair with 12-year-old and Dark Origins.
The young Dublin distillery’s first release is a three-year-old single pot still whiskey.
The number one Scotch whisky brand’s new platform aims to add a little happiness to the mix.
More than 40 cases of century-old American whiskey were found hidden in a secret vault.
Douglas Laing is to release its first Feis Ile edition of the Islay blended malt in May.
A hidden stash of American whiskey fetched thousands more than expected at auction.
Isle of Arran Distillers has confirmed plans to build a second distillery on the Scottish island.
The new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare blend features whisky from lost distilleries.
Master of Malt will be answering wishes from whisky fans around the world every day until Christmas.
The £12m distillery will produce both peated and unpeated Lowland malt whisky.
The whisky, called 1770, is the first of its kind produced in the city in over 100 years.
The Islay distillery’s two festival bottlings are Sherry and Spanish oak-finished malts.
It’s the quintessential Irish whiskey style, but should its production rules be revised?
The Highland distillery has released 16- and 23-year-old travel retail-exclusive single malts.
Method & Madness’ latest releases include a single pot still whiskey finished in cherry wood.
A 16- and 21-year-old single malt are new additions to Aberfeldy’s travel retail range.
The Winter Queen is a fusion of single malt from Scottish and Dutch distilleries.
Tributes pour in to mark the passing of a ‘legendary figure’ in the world of Scotch whisky.
The movement will tackle ‘out-dated perceptions’ of the stereotypical whisky drinker.
New releases will embrace Bitcoin’s blockchain technology in a bid to combat fake whisky.
The changes represent a ‘significant development’ for the producer of Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal.
Signed by the President-elect himself, the whisky is expected to sell for more than £2,500.
Need for legislative change and greater clarity is a ‘no-brainer’, says company founder John Glaser.
AB Inbev, the owner of Budweiser and Corona beers has purchased online retailer Master of Malt.
The blended Scotch whisky has been redesigned to appeal to entry-level consumers.
Macallan and Highland Park owner saw earnings reduced by global political and economic volatility.
The Speyside distillery has finished its whisky in a variety of casks, including rye and Port.
The legal breakthrough means consumers and producers will be better protected against fakes.
The bottling is a marriage of four different casks including a ‘rare’ Pedro Ximénez Sherry butt.
Edinburgh Whisky Academy two-day course is ‘first vocational independent qualification’ of its kind.
The whisky writer has selected 21 single casks to mark the Society's 35th anniversary.
The Irish producer will soon start building its new €6m whiskey and gin distillery.
First release from remote west coast distillery is too young to be classified as whisky.
This year’s Islay Festival has a packed menu of distillery open days and cultural events.
The new single malt has been aged in acacia casks, a first for the distillery.
The festival recognised four industry veterans for their services to Scotch whisky.
A new tech-based trading platform aims to benefit investors and ease pressure on distillers.
Work with us to reignite economic growth in Scotland, Scotch whisky industry tells new MSPs.
The 27-year-old limited edition malt has been matured in ex-PX and oloroso Sherry casks.
Bruichladdich’s Organic, Bere Barley and Islay Barley single malts welcome new expressions.
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund is backing two programmes dealing with the effects of alcohol misuse.
The first rye whiskey in Old Forester’s 148-year history will arrive in the US from next month.
The indie bottler’s new releases are made up of malts from Arran, Islay, Jura and Orkney.
Kelsey McKechnie, 25, will be mentored by the longest-serving malt master in Scotch whisky.
Remains of whisky bottles have been unearthed at the 19th-century Blackmiddens distillery.
UK whisky auction sales have ‘never been stronger’, a report has revealed.
The £5,000 bottles of blended Scotch whisky will be given away as part of a competition.
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
Whisky lovers will soon be able to buy a bottle containing Scotch that’s visited Antarctica.
Scotchwhisky.com’s chief engineer has been recognised for his contribution to the whisky region.
The Angus farm distillery has released Scotland’s first rye whisky in over a century.
The Spey whisky producer has outlined expansion plans following a £2.3m funding boost.
The new, community-owned, island Scotch whisky distillery needs to raise £2.5 million.
A passionate advocate of Scotch single malt, his name will always be associated with a shop in Soho.
The Scotch whisky industry has urged the UK government to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
A total of 55 bottles were collected for the raffle during the Great Whisky Distillery Challenge.
The whisky has been created with golf star Cristie Kerr ahead of the Women’s British Open.
The new blended whisky marks the 25th anniversary of the Chicago punk rock whisky bar.
The blended whisky brand’s first foray into the style is exclusive to global travel retail.
The shop in the heart of the Orkney capital will offer exclusive whiskies and merchandise.
The distillery is celebrating the occasion with a commemorative whisky chosen by staff members.
David Gates will lead BrewDog’s spirits division, ahead of its first whisky launch.
Changes include the renaming of the flagship blend and the launch of three new expressions.
The organisation writes to clarify the current legal position – and what might happen in the future.
Only 94 bottles of the oldest whisky from the ‘Beast of Dufftown’ have been released.
Do Scotch whisky producers want a rule change to allow greater transparency for the consumer?
The independent bottler has revealed plans to build an £8 million malt whisky distillery on Islay.
Investigating the history of the 1926 single malts that sold for US$1m-plus at auction.
The Soho whisky specialist has undergone its first rebranding in more than 50 years.
The Islay distillery is giving whisky enthusiasts the chance to visit the 2016 Feis Ile for the day.
The Speyside distillery steps into the spotlight with the first whiskies released by its new owners.
Macallan has opened the first of several new prestige whisky shops in Dubai airport.
This second entry in the whisky’s Cask Series is a Sainsbury’s-only exclusive.
Annual blended malt releases will look at the various influences on whisky flavour.
The distillery map from the BBC’s Scotch! The Story of Whisky series will be auctioned for charity.
Bruichladdich and InchDairnie have run commercial distillations of pot still rye spirits.
Maureen Robinson curates the annual Special Releases for the world’s largest Scotch whisky group.
Limited edition single malt whisky celebrates James MacTaggart’s 10 years at Arran.
The Highland single malt brand has launched its ‘smokiest’ whisky to date, anCnoc Peatheart.
Campbell Evans named as new non-executive director of the online Scotch whisky marketplace.
Known for its old and rare whiskies, the show will return in November under a new name.
Only members of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society are now able to purchase bottlings.
Kininvie’s first experimental whiskies include a rye, triple-distilled malt and single blend.
The seventh annual release has been matured in Pedro Ximénez and oloroso Sherry casks.
The Private Cellar release contains ‘some of the last’ whisky laid down before Littlemill closed.
Assessing the impact of a hard exit from the EU on the eve of a crucial Commons vote.
The whisky, targeted at a ‘new generation of drinker’, has been finished in ex-Cognac casks.
The private members club offers a selection of single casks priced at up to €450,000.
The 17-year-old single malt, aged in American oak, marks the coming of spring and summer.
Grant’s whisky will send applicants on a 10-day global trip as it seeks a new brand ambassador.
The cult blended Scotch’s return would require a rebuilding of mature malt whisky stocks.
The blended malt has been named the most requested Scotch whisky brand by the world’s leading bars.
The single malt, distilled in 1999 and matured in 100% ex-Bourbon, is aimed at music lovers.
The Banchory-based distillery will produce just 100 casks of whisky before closing for good.
Now just an empty shell, the Falkirk distillery could be producing spirit within two years.
The dig hopes to unearth secrets at a remote Highland whisky distillery dating back to 1825.
The peated whisky will join the distillery’s burgeoning range of Lowland single malts.
As popular blends face major price increases, we assess the likely effects of the move.
The range of four single cask single malts will honour Scotland’s whisky islands.
Compass Box founder John Glaser on why a change in the law could benefit the entire industry.
The 62-year-old single malt is the most expensive bottle of whisky auctioned by Christie’s.
Limited edition single malt whisky aims to celebrate Arran’s illicit whisky-making past.
The challenges of building a £100m new distillery, by the man who came up with the idea.
Incidents like the recent Jim Beam warehouse fire can have a huge environmental impact.
The Kentucky distillery’s annual collection of limited edition Bourbon and rye is on its way.
The UFC fighter has launched the Irish blend just weeks ahead of the sports’ ‘biggest-ever’ bout.
Scotchwhisky.com may only have been in operation for three months, but what a year it’s been.
Long considered a ‘unicorn’ whisky, a miniature of ‘Malt Mill’ has surfaced at auction.
A ‘rare’ whisky range has been launched in aid of a charity supported by HRH Prince Charles.
Elixir Distillers’ plans include ‘underground’ warehousing, floor maltings and a rum still.
The American whiskey has overtaken The Famous Grouse as the UK’s most lucrative whisky in retail.
The Macallan and Highland Park owner will relocate to 100 Queen Street in spring 2017.
The city is to welcome a state-of-the-art whisky experience as part of a £150m investment.
Douglas Laing and Co. released the maritime blended malt to coincide with National Oyster Day.
No industry appetite for change, says John Glaser – but he still believes that change will come.
Blooming Gorse and Flaming Feast join the independent bottler’s Family Collection.
Under new owner Lalique, the team at the Perthshire distillery has a familiar look.
Chivas Extra 13 is decorated with ‘iconic images of Americana’ and inspired by Prohibition.
Business is booming for whisky tourism, as Diageo’s visitor centres see a rise of over 15%.
The Scotch Whisky Association has reached an ‘amicable resolution’ with the US distillery.
World Whisky Day founder plans to visit 60 Scotch distilleries in a day for charity.
The single malt range has been created to ‘demystify’ Scotch with Sea Cask and Land Cask.
The Louisville whiskey festival was a washout, cancelling sets from Sting and Robert Plant.
Chivas Regal Ultis combines five Speyside single malts and is priced at US$200 a bottle.
The changes include a renewed focus on age statements and redesigned packaging.
Glasgow’s historic Pump House is being converted into a £10.5m Scotch whisky distillery.
Diageo’s new Whiskey Union range will feature ‘unorthodox, weird’ Scotch-based products.
Scottish court ruling questioned by Scotch Whisky Association as case goes to UK Supreme Court.
Retail figures also include liqueur and RTD sales, blended Scotch brand The Famous Grouse claims.
The Speyside, Islay, Sherry cask and peated cask Scotch whiskies join The Classic Range.
The Islay distillery is discontinuing its entry-level malt and introducing four new whiskies.
The industry legend and man behind the Diageo Classic Malts has passed away.
The alliance recognises the new wave of whisky distilleries contributing to the category’s success.
The Highland distillery debuts Metal and Water, the final two whiskies in the series.
The peated and unpeated single malts have matured in a range of smaller octave casks.
The artwork for the 2017 limited edition whisky will feature more than 300 photos of whisky fans.
Bartenders named the blended malt as the world’s best-selling and trendiest Scotch.
The single malt collection is inspired by the elements wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
The new plant will continue the revival of the John Crabbie name in Scotch whisky.
Whisky’s three-year minimum maturation period should be scrapped, according to US report.
Scottish companies can ‘learn a lot’ from the Scotch whisky industry’s environmental strategy.
Fans are asked to raise a glass and toast the distillery manager’s 10-year anniversary.
All aspects of the whisky-making process, from barley to bottle, take place on site.
For the first time, visitors can explore the distillery and buy exclusive whiskies.
Ncn’ean distillery near Oban is producing single malt whisky solely from organic barley.
The Aultmore, Craigellachie and Aberfeldy whiskies will be available in travel retail.
Golfers Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke have helped create the two new whiskies.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has unveiled a 10-year-old Sherry cask-matured blended malt.
Macallan’s latest release contains whisky distilled from barley grown on its estate.
The latest Ghost and Rare blend celebrates the Highland distillery, which closed in 1985.
The 16-year-old whisky is the second travel retail expression from the distillery.
The Lowland distillery has released its first widely-available whisky since opening in 2014.
Seven Scotch whisky distilleries have been condemned for their failure to meet pollution guidelines.
Fèis Ìle release brings the Scotch whisky transparency debate to the Islay Festival.
The ‘craft and provenance credentials’ of single malts are boosting Scotch’s global reputation.
The £40m project is being spearheaded by the Scotch Whisky Research Institute.
Ardgowan Expedition is a 20-year-old blended malt containing whisky that has visited the South Pole.
The bottler has revealed two 33- and 44-year-old malts in the range’s redesigned packaging.
The collection includes eight single malts from Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory.
Highland distillery Tomatin unveils a £2,000 1972 single malt, alongside innovative whisky tea.
The bottler has partnered with a Scottish photographer for the blended Scotch whisky range.
Montgomery Scott is a blended whisky inspired by Scotty, the original series’ famous engineer.
Scotch whisky’s impact on the UK economy is praised as the SWA opens a new London office.
The wrong whisky was filled into some bottles of the Speyside single malt series’ new Batch 4.
New Craigellachie, Bunnahabhain and Glengoyne single casks celebrate the upcoming Year of the Pig.
The whisky collection will be exhibited in a Dutch museum due to open later this year.
The independent bottler is to build its own £10m whisky distillery on the banks of the Clyde.
The United States is enforcing a 25% import tariff on single malt Scotch whisky imports.
The oldest whisky in the range debuts with a first batch of only 9,000 bottles.
The maker of the Glencairn whisky glass was recognised in the international trade category.
The site near Badger Falls conceals an illegal still used to make whisky during the 1700s.
The three single malts are taken from the final parcels of whisky distilled in 1984-6.
The money will be used to build the distillery and visitor centre in Edinburgh.
The refurbishment will transform the distillery into a ‘world-class whisky destination’.
The third and final festive Scallywag expression has been released as a Black Friday surprise.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebratory bottling is expected to sell for between £8,000 and £9,000.
The luxury experience pinpoints a shopper’s ‘ideal whisky style’ with six specially-created aromas.
Peated and triple-distilled whiskies will join the distillery’s unpeated 1770 single malt.
Proceeds from the auction of the special bottle will help fight food waste and poverty.
Scotch whisky producers are already ahead of commitments to operate more sustainably by 2020.
The Sutherland castle’s out buildings will be transformed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
The removal from public display follows a hotel guest paying $10,000 for a ‘fake’ 1878 whisky.
The single malt, distilled in 1938 and bottled in 1999, will be auctioned next week.
World’s biggest Scotch whisky company returns to growth in China following austerity struggles.
The seven single cask single malts have been matured for between 12 and 22 years.
The company’s oldest whisky release to date is priced at £12,000 a bottle.
Wemyss Malts kicks off its new whisky club with an exclusive 35-year-old Caol Ila.
The indie bottler’s latest anniversary whisky contains malts from every region in Scotland.
The 18-year-old single malt completes a three-whisky range celebrating Jura’s community spirit.
Scotch whisky industry’s second biggest player reports Chivas Regal sales down, Ballantine’s up.
The £5m plant and heritage centre will be built in an area famed for its illicit stills.
The Highlands distillery is selling newly-laid casks for £10,000 as a ‘luxury whisky investment’.
The distillery’s new whisky is its first permanent age-stated malt in almost 20 years.
Task force looked at ways to reform Scotch whisky’s strict production rules, says report.
The English whisky distillery will release its new malt matured in ex-Islay quarter casks.
The Islay whisky will be available exclusively through the online retailer in Europe.
Famous Grouse owner will open new central Glasgow HQ, ending Perth’s proud Scotch whisky heritage.
Blended Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker, has become embroiled in a row over its kosher status.
Long-serving master distiller earns accolade for services to business and the community in Speyside.
He helped bring huge success to Glen Grant and Macallan in a career spanning five decades.
The first edition bottling is the most valuable Japanese whisky ever sold at auction.
The distillery’s stillhouse will be entirely dismantled and rebuilt under the plans.
The Edinburgh experience is designed to be ‘one of the greatest whisky attractions in the world’.
The new range includes four Islay, Highland, Lowland and Speyside blended malts and blends.
Diageo has extended its loan of the collection to the Scotch Whisky Experience until at least 2029.
The distillery’s 10th Private Edition whisky has been made using a strain of local yeast.
The Speyside distillery is ‘pushing boundaries’ in a first for the Scotch whisky industry.
The new bottling has been created by some of Glasgow’s top bartenders and spirits experts.
The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.
Crabbie’s claims its new whisky is designed to ‘disrupt’ the world of single malt Scotch.
The miniature could contain some of the only whisky left from the lost distillery.
The Isle of Mull distillery, which produces Tobermory and Ledaig whiskies, is being refurbished.
The distillery’s first official whisky is designed to appeal to ‘adventurous’ drinkers.
Philippines-owned producer hopes the wine giant will drive growth for Dalmore, Jura and John Barr.
An Ayrshire farm, once home to Robert Burns, is to be developed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
A blended malt and a blend of ‘lost’ whiskies are permanent additions to Royal Salute’s stable.
The master blender and distiller will leave the Lowlands distillery he helped resurrect.
The Japanese whisky has become the most expensive ever sold at auction.
Whisky from the lost distillery sits at the heart of the new Johnnie Walker Ghost & Rare edition.
Macallan’s whisky maker used his love of DJing house music to create the single malt.
The rum cask-finished Scotch whisky is the first in a new series of ‘innovative’ blends.
The value of rare Scotch whisky sold at auction has fallen for the first time in 10 years.
The 2018 collection features malts from Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory and Ledaig.
Three whiskies have been launched in partnership with golfers Colin Montgomerie and Paul Lawrie.
Tomatin 1971 is the first whisky release in the brand’s Warehouse 6 Collection.
The first whisky in Macallan’s new duty free series is an exercise in ‘unconventional maturation’.
Single malt fetches £68,500, breaking two records and almost doubling its pre-sale high estimate.
HRH has requested the whisky, gifted to him upon a distillery visit, be bottled for charity.
The Game of Thrones-themed blended whisky will be available globally from this month.
Glasgow’s whisky renaissance takes a step forward with the opening of Clydeside distillery.
The 45-year-old single malt launches a series linked to Scottish myths and legends.
Glenmorangie has increased the age of its Quinta Ruban whisky to ‘emphasise its flavour’.
This year’s Ardbeg Day release is the distillery’s first whisky finished in ex-rum casks.
The first of only 70 luxury Royal Salute bottles will be gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Malts from St Magdalene and Dallas Dhu distilleries head up the bottler’s Summer Collection.
Two bottles with labels designed by Sir Peter Blake and Valerio Adami were sold in Dubai.
The Scotch brand is giving whisky fans the chance to design their own blend with My Edition.
The Scotch whisky industry could risk losing its legal protections abroad without a clear direction.
The Highland single malt marks master distiller Richard Paterson’s 50 years in whisky.
Aged for 65 years and priced at £23,500, ‘Peerless Spirit’ completes The Six Pillars Collection.
The Scotch brand has created a bespoke line of sunglasses fashioned out of used whisky casks.
Deeside Brewery in Aberdeenshire has begun distilling an experimental style of Scotch whisky.
The 58-year-old single cask whisky is the distillery’s first commercial bottling in its history.
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund will spend a further £300,000 to help fight misuse in Scotland.
France relaunch is society’s bridgehead to expand its activities across continental Europe.
The Striding Man has been transformed into the Striding Woman for a new whisky edition.
Collectible Speyside malts rub shoulders in sale with a glut of sought-after Karuizawas and Hanyus.
A 26-year-old single malt whisky celebrates the distillery’s collaboration with Søren Solkær.
The whisky retailer will launch a new auction site in September, with rules to combat ‘flipping’.
The range includes 15 malts from Caperdonich, Longmorn, Glen Keith and Braes of Glenlivet.
Even more rare and ‘exceptional’ bottles have been added to Whisky.Auction’s charity auction.
Remaining in the European Union will be better for the Scotch whisky industry, says Ivan Menezes.
The Islay distillery's anniversary bottling pays homage to its past and present distillers.
The Elements of Islay producer intends to build a whisky distillery on the island’s south coast.
The release comes as the St Andrews distillery waits for its first single malt whisky to mature.
The Highland distillery has created a whisky to mark the release of Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
The Scotch whisky brand will become the first to print nutritional information on its label.
The bottling made to celebrate this year’s World Whisky Day sold at a rate of 65 bottles a minute.
The 35th annual release is a blend of Irish whiskeys matured for between 12 and 28 years.
Import tariffs could be set to rise in the likes of South Africa and South Korea, says the SWA.
The EU is challenging Colombia’s ‘discriminatory’ tax policy that obstructs Scotch whisky growth.
The Scotch Whisky Association ruled that the Instagram posts were ‘demeaning’ to women.
The distillery will launch a trio of 22-year-olds at the London airport’s Whisky Festival.
Whisky enthusiasts have voted for Peebles as the preferred location for a new Borders distillery.
Plans for new distillery, microbrewery and visitor attraction will be considered by local council.
Hoxton’s Iron Stag has a special focus on Scotch whisky cocktails, serving Highballs by the keg.
Distilled in 1948, the Glen Grant is thought to be the distillery’s oldest whisky ever bottled.
Simon Coughlin will head up a new whisky unit at French drinks group Rémy Cointreau.
The 16-year-old single malt whisky has been part-matured in Rioja-seasoned wine casks.
Batch 16 of the Cask Bottling series features malts aged for between seven and 33 years.
The launch of Johnnie Walker White Walker and the GOT malts were a big success for Diageo.
A bottle of the ‘world’s most valuable whisky’ is to be auctioned in Edinburgh this autumn.
The 122-year-old bottler has overhauled its whisky ranges to appeal to modern whisky drinkers.
Bruichladdich’s former master distiller will shape the whisky of Islay’s newest distillery.
The ‘mysterious’ whisky is the first expression in Hunter Laing’s new range.
One of the first bottles of whisky to be distilled at the distillery is to be auctioned this week.
The Speyside distillery is launching a 10-year-old triple-distilled single malt whisky.
The Whisky Exchange has bottled a ‘fantastic value’ 18-year-old Orkney malt for Black Friday.
The first whisky to be distilled in St Andrews for nearly 160 years earns £7,100 at auction.
Declines in Russia, Brazil and oil nations create worst run for industry in more than 50 years.
The Campbeltown distillery is going on a Grand Tour of the world, starting with the UK.
The Irish whiskey distillery is the third to open in Dublin in the last four years.
More than 100 rare whisky lots are on offer in the Hong Kong sale, worth a total of up to HK$2.5m.
The whisky is the sixth release from Balvenie’s eponymous marrying tun.
The whisky firm’s Blythswood Square base is said to be ‘a vote of confidence’ in Scotch’s future.
Ex-Morrison Bowmore CEO to take charge of financial and corporate strategy at rare spirits business.
Bartenders will be given the chance to create the brand’s 2017 limited edition single malt whisky.
Speyside single malt wants Pope Francis to recognise new world number one tennis player.
The Highland distillery’s new range celebrates its influential people and history.
The Chivas Regal owner will close its Paisley site and move bottling operations to Dumbarton.
The Dublin distillery has celebrated its recent opening with three new cask-finished whiskeys.
The distillery will ship its inaugural single malt whisky in time for Christmas next year.
First community-owned Scotch whisky distillery enters final crowdfunding push.
The latest in the limited edition series showcases the ‘uniquely bold’ colour of Macallan’s whisky.
The Speyside distillery has launched a Sherry cask-finished whisky as a permanent release.
Glen Scotia distillery has launched a campaign to celebrate the region’s whisky heritage.
Richard Blanchard will represent single malt Glenfiddich in Australia and New Zealand.
The blended whisky brand is introducing a new series of experimental releases.
The Speyside distillery has partnered with master perfumer Roja Dove for a new single malt whisky.
The expansion will help the Islay distillery to experiment with yeast and barley varieties.
The cocktail and spirits menu will highlight how European flavours have influenced Scottish produce.
Glenburgie, Glentauchers and Miltonduff single malts have been released under the blend’s brand.
The single cask range marks the start of construction of Ardnahoe, Islay’s ninth whisky distillery.
The fire led to the deaths of thousands of fish and other aquatic life in the Kentucky River.
The three whiskies have been sourced from Speyside, Islay and Highland distilleries.
The £800 single malt is a vatting of five different vintages, dating back to 1978.
The average Scot’s DNA descends largely from Beaker People, Germanic and Norse Viking lineage.
A 21-year-old matured in refill and recharred casks celebrates the festival’s 21st anniversary.
Television spot for single malt’s new range aims to break conventions in whisky advertising.
Lagavulin and actor Nick Offerman have produced a comedic Scotch tribute to the Yule Log broadcast.
The 1978 vintage whisky from the silent distillery marks 200 years since its founding.
The island whisky distillery has started operations this week ahead of its official opening.
Twelve bartenders have created a single malt whisky designed to be mixed in cocktails.
Owner Berry Bros & Rudd has finished the 1992 vintage in various wine, Port and rum casks.
A bottle of 21-year-old Glengoyne Scotch whisky sits inside the huge, handmade chocolate egg.
Trio of well-known Scotch distillers join forces to help create new George Washington whisky.
The Speyside distillery has claimed an Indian whisky company’s label is too similar to its own.
The withdrawal of The Glenlivet expression shocked whisky fans, but plans are afoot for its return.
The £25,000 Speyside single malt whisky will be limited to only 200 bottles worldwide.
The range includes no-age-statement, 18-year-old and 19-year-old single cask whiskies.
Independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail has revealed designs for its whisky distillery at Craggan.
The single malt is the first in Atom Brands’ new Character of Islay Whisky Company range.
The rules governing Irish whiskey’s signature style have no precedent, says Peter Mulryan.
The ‘1878’ bottle contained blended Scotch whisky from the early 1970s, tests have shown.
The Islay distillery has unveiled two expressions finished in brandy and Sherry casks.
The renowned American whiskey maker has passed away unexpectedly in San Francisco.
A peated version of the blended malt whisky has launched, but only in select bars worldwide.
The latest whisky to join Glenmorangie’s Legends Collection is inspired by ancient wines.
The distillery’s new, limited edition whisky can only be found at Heathrow airport.
The £1 million Dalmore whisky collection has found a buyer, four years after being launched.
Travellers to Heathrow will have the chance to buy the new single cask single malt whisky.
A ‘reinterpreted’ 16-year-old and a new 23-year-old will be released globally in 2017.
The Highland distillery’s new range will include 12- and 50-year-old whiskies.
The 16-year-old single cask whisky is available from the distillery for £650 a bottle.
The 10-year-old Sherry cask-matured whisky is the distillery’s first in travel retail.
Rum Cask Finish, Wine Cask Blend and Espresso Roast whiskies join the brand’s experimental series.
Many whisky tourists visit Islay’s distilleries, but how many have experienced them from the air?
The newly repackaged whiskey is the 34th annual release from the Irish distillery.
The Lowland distillery’s commemorative whisky will retail at £5,000 per bottle.
The Scotch whisky brand’s Make the Call advert was described as promoting ‘risky behaviour’.
The 50-year-old single cask single malt is the oldest whisky in the distillery’s current range.
Collection of 42 bottles joins rare Dalmore and Port Ellen in Hong Kong auction this weekend.
The range will include eight-year-old, 15-year-old and 40-year-old single malt whiskies.
The Islay distillery’s annual Friends of Laphroaig whisky is a triple-matured release.
For the first time, Port Ellen and Brora are absent from Diageo’s annual Special Releases.
Johnnie Walker’s Private Collection series has come to an end with the Midnight Blend.
The Highland distillery has launched 14 single Sherry and Port cask-matured whiskies.
The currently silent Islay distillery will be set up to produce various styles of whisky.
New 15-year-old limited release has been matured exclusively in refill Port casks.
Two new whisky releases are part of a competition to win a bottle of Tobermory 42-year-old.
The Peter Blake and Valerio Adami 60-year-old malts will be sold by Bonhams in Hong Kong.
The gift pack includes seven blended malts made in the style of lost distilleries’ whisky.
The Lowlands distillery’s new whisky has been finished in ex-red wine casks for up to three years.
The Washington State distiller is supporting research into barley varietals for whiskey.
Matured for 52 years, the single malt is the third whisky to be added to the series.
The Exciseman is the last of the three releases celebrating Arran’s whisky heritage.
The mystery Islay malt is fully matured in Sherry casks and said to taste of ‘barbecued banana’.
The vintage builds on the Speyside distillery’s 20th anniversary malt releases.
Blended malt expression is back on the shelves after a successful return to the US and Australia.
The 21-year-old single cask whisky is the first in the bottler’s new Private Stock line-up.
The Speyside distillery’s new expression is its third travel retail-exclusive release this year.
The peated single malt whisky has been produced using locally grown Orkney barley.
The Speyside single malt has updated its range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
The 50-year-old whisky was distilled in the year that Bowmore was first bottled as a single malt.
The second edition of No Name is a ‘more refined’ version of the bottler’s peatiest whisky.
Members of the public are invited to help identify photographs dating back to the 1920s.
The whisky from The Singleton’s Forgotten Drop series is the oldest ever released by the distillery.
Although despite showing signs of recovery, the SWA warns Britain is still a ‘fragile’ market.
‘Respect democracy’, Association is told, after legal defeat in Court of Session.
Samaroli was known for his ‘legendary’ bottlings, which are among the most coveted in the world.
The 60-year-old whisky, with a label by Peter Blake, is expected to fetch up to US$700,000.
The fourth edition in The Glenlivet’s mystery series is a US exclusive.
New targets include switching 80% of primary energy supplies to renewable sources by 2050.
The Diageo-owned Irish whiskey distillery will open to visitors later this month.
The chef has partnered with the Scotch whisky brand to explore the ‘true meaning of craftsmanship’.
The release honours the charity’s centenary and the bottler’s personal history with the RAF.
The third in the range of Anglo-Scotch blends has been finished in Portuguese hogsheads.
The whisky was made to mark the anniversary of Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup win.
The peated whisky brand from Tomatin is now exploring ‘innovative’ combinations of casks.
The distillery has revised its malts range after drinkers criticised its previous bottlings.
Visit distilleries usually closed to the public, as well as rare drams at the annual festival.
Blend shows strong growth in South Africa and Taiwan, while malts perform well in northern Europe.
The single grain Scotch launched by the footballer will be joined by a new expression this month.
Diageo readies a new single grain launch, continuing its tie-in with the former England captain.
The Glenfarclas Family Cask Trunk features vintages spanning five decades.
Distilling has been revived at Bladnoch after an Australian businessman saved the Lowland site.
The Forres distillery has launched its second ever distillery exclusive.
Detailed information on blend components will be available to consumers following new legal advice.
The first malt distillery to operate in Edinburgh in nearly a century will open this summer.
John MacLellan, distillery manager of Kilchoman, has passed away following a battle with cancer.
The Islay distillery is to build a new still house to accommodate a total of four stills.
Finished in Cognac casks, the new blended Scotch is designed for ‘high-energy celebrations.
David Frost will become a special advisor on foreign affairs to the UK Foreign Secretary.
Rare breed Galician beef with your Mortlach? London members’ bar uses Scotch in new ‘duets’ menu.
Grant’s has shirked Scotch tradition by printing two young age statements on its new blended range.
The US bottler is also ‘removing all barriers’ to membership of its website from January.
Luxury independent bottler the Last Drop Distillers has been acquired by US drinks group Sazerac.
Scottish Secretary uses trip to call on Mozambique government to grant Scotch legal protection.
The warehouse, containing 45,000 casks of maturing whiskey, was completely destroyed in the blaze.
The blended Scotch will target ‘trendsetting’ cities to make the serve the ‘next big thing’.
After years of decline the SWA has predicted Scotch exports will improve within the year.
The Speyside distillery’s new ‘unrepeatable’ limited edition has been made using now-retired stills.
The triple-matured, triple-distilled expression is said to be ‘a fresh take’ on Jameson.
A UK exit from the European Union risks huge damage to the industry, says government minister.
The 1972 bottling joins more than 80 lots of Macallan in the Hong Kong sale next Friday.
The measure may be introduced in Scotland within months after the Supreme Court ruling.
The boutique distillery’s second single malt release is now available to purchase online.
The online sale of rare bottles donated by the industry will help fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
The US$9,000 single malt is billed as the ‘pinnacle’ of the distillery’s Sherry Oak range.
The latest in the Irish whiskey series contains some of the oldest liquid used so far.
The £30,000 bottling is claimed to be one of the rarest single malts in the world.
The resolution of a land dispute at the Islay site looks set to resurrect the project.
The single cask collection starts with a 12-year-old Craigellachie ‘Fire’ bottling.
The Irish whiskey producer has been given the go-ahead to build a second distillery.
Sales were up in the last six months of 2017, with Johnnie Walker leading the charge.
The low-priced aged single malt forms part of Aldi’s Christmas spirits range.
Glen Moray’s distillery manager is set to join Ireland’s Dingle distillery in October.
Tenth release from the rare spirits bottler underwent three-part maturation process.
The ninth release in the limited edition series has been aged fully in ex-rye whiskey casks.
The International Barley Hub will make Scotland the global centre for barley research.
The Glenfiddich distiller has applied its Scotch know-how to create a new blended Bourbon.
The independent bottler has introduced age statements in a step ‘toward greater transparency’.
Glen Garioch 1967 bottling marks company’s first foray outside the world of blended Scotch.
Speyside-born Struan Grant Ralph has adopted the role previously occupied by Ian Millar.
Only 106 bottles of the Highland single grain, priced at £2,400 each, will be released.
Three whiskies heralding from the same cask have been finished in different woods.
The Orkney distillery’s latest expression is the first of two releases observing the seasons.
The Swedish distiller will change its name to avoid a ‘brand collision’ with Compass Box.
The new Highland distillery is believed to be the first solely founded by a woman.
More than 70 rare whiskies are for sale at the Worshipful Company of Distillers auction.
The changes are part of Diageo’s £150m plans to overhaul distillery tourism facilities.
Diageo’s 2015 Special Releases features some familiar faces, plus a rare 40YO single grain.
Construction of the £15m Ardross farm distillery has begun near Inverness.
The Glenlivet Captain’s Reserve is said to be the first major single malt finished in Cognac casks.
Halewood International intends to bring Crabbie’s back home with a new distillery in Granton.
The opening marks the start of a new chapter for the luxury Speyside single malt.
The Orkney single malt’s oldest release since 2010 is priced at US$15,000 a bottle.
The multinational intends to produce a variety of different whiskeys with a new US production site.
Swimmers take to Islay’s waters to create a blended malt that will be sold for charity.
The range redesign comes as the Orkney single malt launches a new series of special editions.
The distillery’s new releases include a 25-year-old partially matured in ex-rum casks.
Special 10-year-old bottling released to mark the fictional detective’s 30th anniversary.
Only 300 bottles of the third expression in the Warehouse 6 Collection have been made.
A former department store on Princes Street could become a multi-million pound whisky experience.
The Black Label spin-off is available exclusively from Dufry travel retail stores.
Comments from David Frost follow discussions with International Trade Secretary Liam Fox.
Bowmore’s master blender will join BenRiach Distillery Company in March.
It’s back! Take a tour of the Diageo archives to mark the annual Scotch celebration.
One PhD student will receive £4,000 to study the effects of climate change on water supply.
The new expression marks the end of a two-year closure period for the Mull distillery.
The new 28-year-old peated single malt has been sourced from an unnamed distillery.
A Scottish MSP has called for greater protection for Scotch from ‘imitation whiskies’ post-Brexit.
The Islay distillery will add two more stills in a bid to cash in on the buoyant malts market.
Calls to bottle all Scotch in Scotland follow claims that more than 100 jobs are at risk.
The total tax paid on an average bottle of Scotch in the UK is set to rise to £10.20.
Members can try some of the first whiskies created by the London-based distillery.
The Highland distillery is launching three new whiskies, including a lightly peated malt.
The opening of Aberargie near Perth marks the Morrison family’s return to distilling.
The range of ready-to-drink cocktails is inspired by 19th-century merchant Ebenezer Connal.
Two new heavily peated expressions from Loch Lomond distillery have been released.
Over 650 events have been announced as part of the festival’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
The new NAS single malt is the first permanent addition since Corryvreckan in 2009.
The planned Port of Leith distillery in Edinburgh will be arranged vertically in a 40-metre tower.
The independent bottler is launching a new blended malt finished in Madeira casks.
The first in a new series of bottlings from the lost Islay distillery is a 39-year-old malt.
The second instalment in the Sherry-finished series is the distillery’s oldest official release.
The expression is said to offer drinkers an ‘accessible’ Sherry-finished single malt.
Tributes have been made to the distillery’s head of communications following his sudden death.
Release of ‘One For The Road’ to coincide with farewell tour of Europe by Willie Cochrane.
Karen Betts joins from the British FCO, where she was previously British ambassador to Morocco.
Building work is now due to start at Islay’s ninth distillery in November.
The 28 Queen Street venue closes temporarily while it undergoes a £300,000 renovation project.
The single malt collection almost doubled its pre-sale estimate, selling for nearly HK$8m.
Unusual peated expression, aged for 14 years, will be exclusive to travel retail.
The Highland distillery has finished its latest single malt in Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine casks.
Part of the brand’s experimental range, the latest blend is made up of more than 200 whiskies.
The Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 commemorates the tourist attraction’s 50th anniversary.
The single malt’s oldest release to date, distilled in the 1940s, launches in August.
Scotch producers are donating a further £100k to groups working to combat alcohol-related harm.
The SWA claims last year’s 2% tax reduction generated an extra £96 million for the UK government.
Isle of Arran has partnered with new Leith bar Nauticus to celebrate the city’s heritage.
Bowmore owner Beam Suntory has named its new master blender following Barrie’s exit in February.
Bottle 1 of Genesis, the English distillery’s new single malt, breaks two world records.
Islay distillery promises more open approach as thousands sign up to Compass Box campaign.
The hand-built surfboards are the latest Beyond the Cask initiative from the single malt.
The Fife distillery has launched seven single cask single malts with various mash bills.
Further debate on transparency is needed, say SWA members, following our open letter on the issue.
The Murray Marsala Cask Finish is the second in the collection to have a wine cask finish.
Scotch producers claim government figures show ‘fairer’ taxes generate more revenue for economy.
The new blend will launch in Singapore travel retail before a global roll-out later this year.
The sector’s net annual contribution of £3.8bn to UK trade makes case for duty cut, says SWA.
The island distillery is selling ‘more accessible’ small casks of its first single malt.
The two no-age-statement single malts will both be available in global duty free stores by April.
The Speyside distillery has been named one of Time Magazine’s 2019 Greatest Places to visit.
The 38-year-old single malt is one of the highlights of the bottler’s Spring Collection.
The limited edition is being launched to celebrate the Islay malt brand’s 10th anniversary.
Douglas Laing has unveiled a Chocolate Edition blended malt with a ‘deep cocoa’ character.
The Islay malt joins a 64-year-old Glenlivet as part of G&M’s Private Collection range.
A Kentucky Straight Bourbon inspired by the hit zombie apocalypse series is coming this autumn.
The 20-year-old single cask will celebrate 20 years since the distillery’s reopening.
The first permanent venue dedicated to the brand offers more than 20 cocktails.
Famously smoky Islay distillery celebrates 200th birthday with two releases of special expression.
The Islay distillery will be given a major makeover to improve its tourist appeal.
The colour-focused line-up is cut as part of a rethink of the single malt’s portfolio.
A custom Highball machine will tour London as part of the brand’s new mixer movement.
Milsean – Gaelic for ‘sweet things’ – is extra-matured in heavily toasted Portuguese red wine casks.
Plans for the multi-million-pound Edinburgh attraction have been approved by authorities.
The three single malts are finished in tawny Port casks sourced from Graham’s.
The distillery claims its 52-year-old Islay single malt will become a ‘legendary’ bottling.
The limited edition Ardbeg Day Committee release was delayed after its website crashed.
Introducing Ballantine’s Hard Fired, a smoky, ‘masculine’ Scotch finished in extra-charred casks.
The blend is leaving The Famous Grouse portfolio with a new ‘accessible’ recipe for millennials.
Farmers raised concerns over the use of distillery by-products in renewable energy plants.
The 19th-century brand has been resurrected ahead of plans for a new Edinburgh distillery.
The limited-edition single malt has spent five years in Portuguese Moscatel barriques.
New alcohol guidance from the UK government recommends drinking no more than 14 drams per week.
Speyside’s new Distilled festival is offering free tickets to anyone named after a distillery.
Matured in Black Sea oak casks, the single malt is named after a legendary sea demon.
An investigation has been launched following the purchase at a St Moritz hotel by a Chinese guest.
The penultimate DCS Compendium chapter features whiskies with ‘unexpected’ characteristics.
The new blended malt is inspired by a legendary explorer but designed for ‘modern spirits drinkers’.
Improved sales of Johnnie Walker have turned the drinks group’s Scotch sales around.
Twelve Scotch whiskies from Loch Lomond Distillers are to go on sale in the US for the first time.
The rare 40-year-old single malt is limited to 750 bottles.
The Highland distillery is releasing a limited edition 24-year-old single malt this month.
Bottles sold from the Prince’s cask of Royal Lochnagar 30 Year Old have so far raised £225,400.
The Islay single malt’s peatiest expression is revived four years after its ‘final’ release.
The 25-year-old travel retail exclusive was ‘finished’ for 15 years in an ex-Madeira cask.
The ‘ultimate maritime malt’ has introduced three new whiskies plus a new design.
The former owner’s legacy will be remembered with 15 new single malts presented as chapters.
The Speyside distillery’s new single malt is finished in virgin oak for Bourbon-inspired sweetness.
From the Scots Gaelic for ‘baked’, the single malt was extra-matured in Madeira wine casks.
The Isle of Harris distillery has finally opened following seven years of planning.
The owner of Benromach wants to build a second plant at Craggan, near Grantown-on-Spey.
The new single malt offers ‘the ideal introduction’ to Sherry cask-matured whiskies.
The single malt is released as part of the supermarket’s first Spirits of Scotland Festival.
First event is planned for 10 February – the birthday of Johnnie Walker pioneer Alexander Walker.
The Balvenie’s malt master, David Stewart, has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
The 2019 release is said to represent ‘an unbroken chain of creation from barley to bottle.’
Old Pulteney owner’s production investment is designed to underpin future international growth.
The master blender for Johnnie Walker has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
The Rothes distillery has doubled its capacity to meet rising demand for Speyburn single malt.
Fifth single malt of pioneering series, Black Bowmore 50 Year Old, priced at £16,000 a bottle.
The brand’s hugely successful Keep Walking platform is rebooted to arrest recent sales declines.
The Islay single malt’s 21-year-old Committee release recalls its near-extinction in the 1990s.
A rare 27-year-old expression from the extinct Lowland distillery is limited to 500 bottles.
The first entry in the Paragon of Time Collection is the distillery’s oldest release yet.
The five whiskies are priced at £57,000, including the distillery’s oldest release to date.
The 2018 limited release line-up is completed by a blend of six coastal single malts.
The Beyond the Cask partnership with cycle maker Renovo claims to be a world’s first.
The French owner of Glen Moray distillery has purchased the blended Scotch.
The limited edition triple cask-matured malt tees off in time for The Open’s 2019 return.
Contestants explore ‘essential Islay’ on a three-day survival challenge hosted by the distillery.
Gemma Paterson, previously US east ambassador, will take over the role from Sam Simmons.
The single malt’s latest limited edition release will be sold through an online ballot.
The two 60-year-old single malts fetched more than US$1m each at auction in Hong Kong.
The four heavily peated malts from Bruichladdich include the youngest Octomore so far.
Diageo has revealed ambitions to develop The Singleton into the world’s leading single malt.
The five-book compendium details the 3,000 rare whiskies in the famous collection.
The blended Scotch brand is the latest to introduce a blended malt expression, Buchanan’s Select.
The 12 Pointer is one of a series of only 12 bottles released by the distillery in 2002.
Beam alters its fan club name, admitting its definition of the word ‘men’ was not clear to everyone.
Inspired by a 150-year-long Glengoyne distillery tradition, only 3,138 bottles are being released.
The new single malt from Bruichladdich is part of its Octomore Eights Masterclass series.
The Dufftown expression’s release also heralds a revamp of the brand’s entire core range.
Highland Park Voyage of the Raven marks a new travel retail series for the single malt brand.
Planned Dingwall distillery sets out to raise more than £1.5m through community-focused share offer.
Kaleidoscope at Devonshire Square in the City will be open to non-members of the society.
The Thurso distillery has launched the third edition of its small batch single malt line.
Four limited edition Old Particular single cask whiskies will be released throughout 2017.
Two Scotch distilleries opening this summer are on the lookout for distillers to join their teams.
Edinburgh council has approved plans to transform a Georgian building into a single malt distillery.
The £100m-plus new facility will take over single malt production after ‘rigorous’ tests.
The Edinburgh single malt’s two-tier scheme allows members to monitor its maturing spirit.
An increase in single malt exports helped Isle of Arran Distillers to record a £1m profit in 2015.
GlenWyvis distillery has smashed its initial crowdfunding target by more than £500,000.
The equivalent of one bottle of Scotch was consumed at official events last year, a report shows.
Malts are poised to break through the 1.5m-case barrier this year – but blends continue to slide.
Remains found at the Fife site could point to Scotland’s earliest site of distillation yet ...
Diageo’s plans to upgrade Cardhu distillery’s visitor centre have been approved.
The oldest release from Port Ellen distillery is among Diageo’s 2016 Special Releases.
The Speyside distillery has revealed the 17 bottlings to make up its 2018 single cask programme.
Two new duty free exclusive whiskies will form part of the firm’s core travel retail range.
The limited edition blended malt is composed of whiskies selected for their cocoa-like qualities.
Diageo will continue the suspension of its Scotch expansion plans after sales fell by 9%.
Bottles of Dewar’s blended Scotch unearthed in former British Army garrison in Israel.
This year’s limited edition Islay single malt recalls the ‘Summer of Love’ of the 1960s.
The blended malt brand is launching a new expression with a higher proportion of Islay malt.
The distillery is launching a pop-up bar to celebrate its new limited edition Glenmorangie Spìos.
Let your creativity ‘run riot’ for the chance to have your Tweet projected on the distillery’s wall.
The 1926 Macallan Valerio Adami was sold at auction by Bonhams in Edinburgh for £848,750.
NAS single malt Quintessence, finished in five Californian red wine casks, will be priced at £1,000.
The 1920 malt is believed to be the oldest unopened bottle of Glenfarclas in existence.
The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0962 has been created from some of the distillery’s oldest stocks.
The distillery’s owners will use funds from the campaign to move production to a new, larger site.
The revitalised distillery has added a new virgin oak-aged blend to its roster.
The Glasgow blender has introduced Whyte & Mackay Light ‘spirit drink’ at 21.5% abv.
The single malt expression will be available on shelves once more after a three-year absence.
Detailed information on the make-up of Port Charlotte Scottish Barley is now available online.
The 54-bottle set from the closed Japanese distillery could fetch up to HK$6m at auction.
Collectivum XXVIII features spirit from all 28 of the company’s active malt distilleries.
The independent bottler has revamped its range of single cask whiskies with four new decanters.
The deal marks the Glenfiddich owner’s first move into American craft distilling.
The bottler removed detailed information about two new whiskies after contact from the SWA.
The Orkney distillery’s new travel retail range is inspired by iconic Viking creatures.
Two new limited editions will raise money for F1 driver David Coulthard’s local charities.
Chivas down, The Glenlivet up in the last six months of 2015 as difficulties continue in China.
Highland Park Scottish Ballet commemorates the national dance company’s 50th anniversary.
The two single malts are the first Speyside releases from the rare spirits specialist.
The limited edition Islay blended malt marks 10 years since Big Peat's launch in 2009.
Dornoch Castle Hotel owners seek crowd funding to kick start build of new Highlands distillery.
The Highland distillery has married two ‘incongruous’ malts for its latest vintage release.
Consumers will soon be able to access detailed content via QR codes on every bottle.
The distillery will help European repopulation efforts after funding Dornoch’s DEEP project.
The local council has green-lighted plans to refurbish the Highland distillery’s visitor centre.
The Fife-based plant uses a number of techniques aimed at giving maximum spirit flexibility.
Diageo’s new NAS Talisker release underpins its goal to become largest malt retailer in GTR by 2018.
The 23-year-old single malt is the first in the Speyside distillery’s new Grand range.
The new expression from the Kintyre distillery offers a ‘true taste of Campbeltown’.
All of Diageo’s Scotch operations will be affected by strikes resulting from a pay dispute.
The House’s exclusive Scotch whiskies will be available from Amsterdam Schiphol for the first time.
The Highland distillery’s new single malt has been aged for 25 years in Sherry casks.
The Speyside distillery has unveiled a contemporary makeover alongside three new expressions.
The £2k Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest Solera is presented in a crystal Baccarat decanter.
The English distillery has unveiled the first of its Whiskymaker’s Reserve expressions.
Islay distillery publishes the detailed recipe for ‘The Classic Laddie’ expression on its website.
The distillery’s one-off bottling will raise funds for research into Motor Neurone Disease.
The company has launched its first bottles but is yet to build a distillery in Raasay or the south.
The release is the first from Glenmorangie to be matured in Côte-Rôtie red wine casks.
The Orkney distillery will re-release the age statement for the first time in 10 years.
Cutty Sark blender Kirsteen Campbell replaces Gordon Motion as master blender of The Famous Grouse.
The travel retail range will explore the blended Scotch’s core flavour characteristics.
Counterfeit bottle caps case represents a number of legal firsts, the organisation says.
The limited edition release is a collaboration with award-winning designer Afroditi Krassa.
GMB Scotland claims jobs are under threat at the Johnnie Walker producer’s bottling plants.
Speyside malt is sold by Berry Bros & Rudd seven years after moving in opposite direction.
Only 150 bottles of The Glenlivet Winchester Collection’s third expression have been made.
Ian Macleod Distillers hopes to have the coveted Lowland distillery operational by 2019.
A bottle of the Prince’s Royal Lochnagar 30 Year Old expression was auctioned for charity.
Elixir Distillers has bottled the ‘deeply complex’ Karuizawa Ambassadors’ Collection for charity.
The six-year-old single cask single malts were made at a ‘prominent distillery in Goa’.
A new online tool matches users’ personal flavour preferences to one of six blended whiskies.
Johnnie Walker owner donates £4m to help National Galleries of Scotland acquire the painting.
Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Dan Jago, former group wine director at Tesco, as its new CEO.
The proceeds from the sale of bottle number one will be donated to Islay Heritage.
The Lowlands distillery has replaced two of its single malt whiskies with new expressions.
The warehouse demolition is the final chapter in the story of the Peterhead distillery.
The expression returns as part of the Speyside distillery’s core range after a three-year absence.
The Speyside distillery’s new owner plans to release ‘affordable, premium quality’ malts.
The range features 14 Sherry cask-matured whiskies, plus one matured exclusively in a Port Pipe.
The new range of ‘everyday premium’ blends are designed to highlight cask character.
The Highland distillery will release three new single malts inspired by King Alexander III.
Dubai-based retailer Le Clos breaks own record with latest Macallan Fine & Rare sale.
The ‘super-premium’ series is an addition to the bottler’s Xtra Old Particular range.
The distillery has released the fourth annual expression in its NAS series.
Former Macallan managing director Willie Phillips has been appointed chairman of Ardgowan.
The new blended Scotch from Whyte & Mackay is designed to appeal to younger drinkers.
The money is being used to support the protection of the endangered grouse species across the UK.
The brand’s experimental Blenders’ Batch Sherry Cask Finish debuts as a travel retail exclusive.
A third company has joined the race to build the Scottish Borders’ first distillery since 1837.
The £140m Speyside distillery has been shortlisted for the prestigious architecture award.
The Highland distillery’s sixth Cask Strength release is 100% matured in ex-Sherry casks.
The Bordeaux wine cask-matured single malt joins the distillery’s Wood Finish range.
Limited edition 17-year-old bottling follows on from Orkney distillery’s Valhalla Collection.
The Islay single malt has partnered with New York’s ‘Ducati Whisperer’ to build a dream bike.
Limited edition single malt Highland Inspiration marks start of distillery building.
Strike action across Diageo’s Scotch distilleries was due to commence on 17 September.
Earth Mode measures internet users’ digital carbon footprint in ‘eye-opening’ new initiative.
The festive bottling from Douglas Laing is a cask-strength edition of the Islay blended malt.
Film tells story of nude photographer Spencer Tunick’s project among Colombia’s warring factions.
The new, no-age-statement single malt has been released as a distillery exclusive.
The purchase marks the third Macallan record set by Dubai-based retailer Le Clos in 18 months.
The £22,000, 60-year-old single cask single malt is the second in an ultra-rare series.
Fewer than 6,000 bottles of the 30-year-old’s second edition have been released.
The 1972 bottling, aged 44 years, almost doubled its pre-auction estimate.
The series of cask-finished whiskies marks a ‘new chapter’ for the Highland single malt.
The luxury-focused Highland single malt’s 45-year-old bottling uses multiple cask types.
Priced at £2,000 per bottle, the single malt joins the Dewar’s Exceptional Cask Series.
Highland Park Viking Tribe is a new permanent release available only through Amazon UK.
The 21-year-old blend features with smoky, salty notes inspired by the beachside sport.
The cask strength expression is part-matured at Jameson’s old distillery in Dublin.
The highland distillery’s new Spirit of Oak collection is a celebration of the Sherry cask.
Approval has been granted for a multi-million pound expansion of the Speyside distillery.
Former Auchentoshan distillery manager Alistair McDonald will take up the post from September.
After a 39-year career, Willie Cochrane is to be succeeded by long-time colleague Graham Logan.
First expression in new Bond House No 1 collection marks challenging barley harvest.
The winning entrant will receive membership to the distillery’s preservation society.
The lost distillery’s Celestial Edition pays tribute to its pioneering former distillery manager.
A 1964 Bowmore, which sold for £31,000, was the highest earner at this year’s Distillers’ Auction.
Appointment marks move to a new collaborative approach to production for Burn Stewart blend.
A special ballot will decide who can buy the 24-year-old birthday bottling, priced at £1,494.
The highly regarded 30-year-old single malt originally retailed for only £80.
Isle of Arran Distillers’ second venture on the island is now producing a ‘heavily peated’ spirit.
The Islay distillery is to ‘close the loop’ on its production by building on-site maltings.
Plans have been approved for the first distillery in the Scottish Borders for almost 200 years.
The third expression of The Balvenie Tun 1509 is being released in global markets this July.
Five social enterprises share US$750,000 funding in culmination of second year of The Venture.
The single malt expression becomes the Highland distillery’s oldest release to date.
The ‘unique’ set of six single malts, aged for 50-65 years, will be auctioned in Hong Kong.
The annual limited edition release is available exclusively at the distillery on Islay.
Jack Mayo is one of a number of new appointments at the Edinburgh start-up.
The 20-year-old single malt is the first in a range of whiskies paying homage to Arran’s landscape.
The Highland distillery launched an initial batch of 3,000 bottles of its new single malt.
The new range, exclusive to travel retail, includes four NAS single malt whiskies.
The Islay distiller claims its publication of The Classic Laddie recipe next month is legal.
The latest addition in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series has been finished in icewine casks.
The Scottish government is seeking investment to bring distilling back to Dallas Dhu.
Glenturret distillery, home to The Famous Grouse, has released a core range of single malt whiskies.
A third edition of Ardbeg Twenty Something will be available exclusively to Committee Members.
It’s hoped that the £100m-plus plant will produce its first spirit before the end of 2017.
The 57-year-old malts, priced at £30,000 a pair, are the oldest Longmorn releases to date.
The 1943 bottling by Gordon & MacPhail is set to sell for over £30,000.
The single malt expression will now be released in batches to ‘enhance its collectability’.
Brown-Forman has purchased The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million.
The Isle of Lewis distillery has unveiled its oldest expression to date.
The island distillery is changing its entire range of whiskies as it moves in a new direction.
The distillery’s ‘designer cask’ expression is back on the market with a limited release.
The distillery’s new core range will feature age statements, rather than vintages.
The 23-year-old Islay malt was filled into cask at a difficult time for the distillery.
The new whiskies in Benromach’s Heritage collection have been aged for more than 40 years.
The new releases include a dozen single cask BenRiachs, ranging from 16 to 40 years old.
The distillery has added the limited edition expression to its stable of wine-influenced whiskies.
The high-strength Madeira-finished blended malt is adorned with a label echoing Madeiran art.
Georgie Bell will focus on raising the profile of the company’s five single malt brands.
The bottle of Private Collection Glenlivet 1943 surpassed its initial £30,000-£40,000 estimate.
The new single malt was created in collaboration with the architect of the £140m facility.
Limited edition Blue Label bottle, unveiled during Milan Design Week, goes on sale later this year.
The collection from the closed Japanese distillery has sold for over £750,000 in Hong Kong.
The Speyside distillery’s series of single cask bottlings from the 1970s continues.
The line-up of four malts follows Billy Walker’s acquisition of the Speyside distillery.
The home of The Famous Grouse has been sold to the crystal manufacturer’s owner.
The Lagavulin manager will leave her post to bring the cult Islay malt back into production.
The Highland distillery has replaced its vintages with a core range of age statement malts.
Douglas Laing’s single cask bottling is the second in a series honouring Scotland’s islands.
Dr Nick Savage will join the recently-revived Lowland distillery as its new master distiller.
The Speyside distillery has revealed the first two whiskies in its new experimental series.
Launch of single malt’s second edition comes eight years after its initial release in 2009.
The limited edition Speyside Collection features six rare vintage single malt Scotch whiskies.
The new Islay single malt, matured in three different types of cask, is a travel retail exclusive.
The new limited release commemorates the 25th anniversary of the DoubleWood 12-year-old.
Work to build Edinburgh’s first malt distillery for nearly 100 years will begin next month.
A Soho doughnut shop has partnered with the Hebridean distillery to create a heavily peated treat.
James Eadie’s Trade Mark X blend has been recreated 160 years after its conception.
The 28-year-old blend is designed to evoke the aromas of the palace’s kitchen gardens.
The Speyside distillery has launched its first single malt since reopening in 2013.
Bladnoch distillery will run once again after the site was purchased by an Australian businessman.
Up to 270 bottles of the £200 Dalmore Distillery Exclusive Vintage 2000 are available.
After a weekend as a Royal Mile Whiskies exclusive, the 21 Year Old is now getting a wider release.
The ‘Last Cask’ concludes the John Walker range of ‘triple matured’ blended Scotch whiskies.
The single malt has been matured in a single European oak ex-Sherry cask.
The yet-to-be-constructed distillery unveils its second limited edition blended malt.
The Glenlivet is celebrating Dubai Duty Free’s anniversary with a ‘precious’ new edition.
The Speyside distillery has been bought by a consortium headed by the former BenRiach MD.
Burn Stewart master blender Ian Macmillan has joined Bladnoch as master distiller.
The new £250 expression was launched at this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old is reserved for the Friends of Laphroaig collective.
The last UK stocks of the Wick distillery’s discontinued expression are offered for sale.
Rebecca Weir, 18, has been taken on as an apprentice by Diageo Abercrombie copperworks.
A battered snapshot brought from Canada sheds light on a century-old family story.
The Sherried ‘firm favourite’ from Glengoyne distillery returns for a sixth outing.
Scientists have discovered a barley gene which could help future-proof barley against drought.
Jamieson’s Jigger Edition celebrates the 44-year career of cooper Michael Jamieson.
The limited-edition expression has won a permanent place in the Islay single malt’s range.
Billy Walker received the award just hours after selling his company for £281 million.
Chivas Regal’s oldest release to date celebrates the team’s 1968 European Cup victory.
The new Inverkip distillery is scheduled to open in 2020, with a new malts series due next year.
The Lowland distillery has added a limited edition 10-year-old malt to its line-up.
The ‘19th-century’ bottles have been withdrawn from display amid authenticity concerns.
The complete set from 2001 to 2016 could fetch up to £25,000 at Bonhams in Edinburgh.
The final Vintner’s Trilogy single malt has spent more than half its life in a Port pipe.
A signed 15-year-old bottling by Silvano Samaroli reached £61,000 at auction this week.
The ‘highly limited’ distillery-exclusive bottling has been finished in a Pedro Ximénez Sherry butt.
The launch coincides with the two-year anniversary of the distillery’s takeover by Billy Walker.
Building work is now underway following a lengthy excavation process at the historical site.
Just eight whiskies will form the distiller’s annual Special Releases collection.
Douglas Laing & Co. has launched a 10-year-old version of its Highland blended malt.
Priced at £16,000, Tamdhu’s oldest ever release celebrates its 120th anniversary.
The 40-year-old single grain is the company’s second 70th anniversary bottling.
The Speyside distillery has revealed a duo of ‘incredibly sweet’ wine-finished Taiwan exclusives.
The 60-year-old single malt, distilled in 1926, is expected to sell for up to £700,000.
The distillery is funding an effort to revive Dornoch’s extinct Native European oyster population.
A single marsala hogshead laid down in 1998 has been bottled to celebrate the occasion.
Prominent street artist Tristan Eaton has collaborated with Johnnie Walker for art-inspired range.
Dewar’s is ‘reinforcing its commitment to age statements’ with the launch of a 25-year-old blend.
The owner of Torabhaig distillery has released two blended malts created using bespoke cask bills.
The Speyside distillery has added a 21-year-old peated malt to its core range.
The limited edition is the first Bowmore malt to be matured entirely in French oak.
The £15m grain distillery upgrade includes replacing the existing dark grains plant.
Plans to resurrect the cult Lowland single malt are awaiting approval by Falkirk Council.
The Rum Riot expression from Ian Macleod Distillers is said to be ‘not for everyone’.
The first single malt from Daftmill distillery will be sold in a randomly allocated ballot.
The fourth edition of this exploration of the art of blending focuses on the ‘Mastery of Oak’.
Recent graduate Iain Robertson will take charge at the distillery, due to open in September.
William Grant & Sons is to launch a new range of blended whiskies under the Hazelwood brand.
Douglas Laing & Co has revealed details of its £10m distillery in Glasgow.
A selection of ‘exceptional’ whiskies have been sold to raise funds for environmental charities.
Plans to revive the Islay distillery have been submitted to the local council for approval.
Stella David is to step down from her role as CEO of William Grant & Sons early next year.
Two women have been accepted on Diageo’s four-year coopering apprenticeship in Scotland.
Three casks of Kininvie’s first run are released as the distillery continues its luxury strategy.
The Campbeltown blended malt joins Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range.
The independent bottler is releasing a number of limited-edition whiskies to celebrate.
Diageo’s closed plant in Kilmarnock is at the heart of regeneration plans for the town.
Scottish Government award will help fund construction at the £12m project west of Glasgow.
Distillery plans further investment in visitor facilities after 40% rise in tourist numbers.
Work has begun on Dunyvaig Castle, a fortress built a stone’s throw away from Lagavulin distillery.
The Speyside distillery is releasing six single casks ahead of its core range launch.
Glen Moray has used Rhum Agricole casks to finish its latest ‘curiosity’ single malt.
Three new Bladnoch single malts have been released to mark the rebirth of the Lowland distillery.
The collection of six vintage whiskies from the 1950s will be released for £10,000 each.
Duncan Tait will be the Dingwall distillery’s first manager after joining from Mortlach.
Glenmorangie hopes to reverse the extinction of oysters at the site more than a century ago.
The Oscar winner swapped Macallan for Chivas Regal on a visit to the Speyside distillery.
The highly anticipated but ‘worst kept secret in malts’ is revealed months ahead of release.
Chivas Brothers is to relaunch Scapa, commencing with the release of a new NAS single malt.
The Islay distillery is launching three single malts, all of which have been finished in wine casks.
The 1926 bottle with a label designed by Sir Peter Blake sold for US$843,200 in New York.
The much-anticipated heavily peated Balvenie single malt will be available globally from October.
The collection of Scotch whiskies will ‘honor’ the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms.
Eight single malts inspired by the fantasy series are now available for pre-order in Europe.
The Speyside distillery continues its luxury collection with five whiskies priced at £20,000.
Work will begin to restore the silent Falkirk distillery now plans have been approved.
The spirit release highlights the distillery’s unusual 500-year-old chess connection.
Scotland’s introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol contravenes EU law.
The oldest globally available release from Talisker is the first in a new Sherry-inspired range.
Strathearn distillery has become the first in Scotland to produce cider brandy.
Latest addition to distillery’s Fine & Rare collection is priced at $10,000 a bottle.
An Asia-based investment firm has bought out the group that also owns Glen Scotia distillery.
The whiskies, made at Lagg’s sister site in Lochranza, are all heavily-peated cask-finished malts.
First single cask releases into the US celebrate distillery’s connection with luxury rail operator.
The Orkney distillery is releasing a ‘smokier, richer’ version of Highland Park next month.
Experts from all over the world are set to attend the Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference.
Royal Salute has unveiled the Age Collection, a set of 10 blended Scotch whiskies, for US$40,000.
One of only 12 bottles released, The 12 Pointer almost doubled its pre-auction estimate.
The 1926 Macallan designed by the British pop artist achieved a high price at auction.
Work has begun to resurrect the Highlands distillery, as its original stills are sent for repair.
Scapa distillery has released a single malt to commemorate the Battle of Jutland’s centenary.
Only 6,000 bottles of the new single malt expression will be available each year.
Isle of Arran Distillers has broken ground on Lagg distillery, its second island site.
The small-batch facility is part of a US$60m plan to re-establish the James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Fewer than 500 bottles of the Sherry-matured Highland single malt will be available worldwide.
The last remaining monument of the Lowlands distillery is being demolished to make way for flats.
The vintage relaunch comes six years after the 1995 bottling was initially released.
The blended Scotch has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Premier League football team.
A makeover for the Highlands distillery is the ‘final piece of the puzzle’ in reviving its identity.
The distillery was forced to close after a chemical spill resulted in an evacuation of the plant.
More than 250 bottles of a private single cask bottling were taken, worth more than £38,000.
The new blended Scotch range has been made using an ‘innovative four-step ageing process’.
The controversial female version of Johnnie Walker is making a return for the #WomensWave.
The Islay distillery’s Sherry-influenced malt will form part of Kilchoman’s core portfolio.
Travel retail exclusive 32-year-old commemorates the accession to the throne of King James VI.
A set of 19 Macallan Fine & Rare bottles has set a record as the most expensive sale in duty free.
The Speyside distillery is releasing varying ranges of single cask whiskies across the globe.
Limited edition launch marks halfway point in Speyside distillery’s Family Collector Series.
The much-anticipated Sherry-matured single malt returns after a three-year hiatus.
After reading Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, our Virgin begins questioning his own tasting method.
Deciphering the complex code of the brain and the senses as they assess and evaluate every glass.
To really understand your likes and dislikes, try removing any prejudice from your whisky glass.
Dave Broom endeavours to make sense of the factors affecting how we nose and taste whisky.
Citrus fruit is more than a whisky tasting note – consider these sweet and sour recipes with a dram.
If the whisky is good, does it really matter what sort of vessel you drink it from?
The Whisky Prof explains one of the most complex and fascinating processes in whisky creation.
The industry has not always succeeded in its attempts to end gender stereotyping in Scotch.
A wide-ranging and frank conversation with one of the UK’s best-selling crime novelists.
The crime author shares several drams with Dave Broom while discussing music, whisky and life.
Whisky and fashion collaborations are in season, but are these partnerships more than marketing?
Fiona Beckett caught up with Peter Hannan, award-winning butcher and meat supplier extraordinaire.
Both are made from grain and distilled in columns, yet the two whisky styles are vastly different.
The screenwriter discusses The Angels’ Share, the whisky film he wrote for director Loach.
Which whisky will you choose to complement your chocolate indulgence this Easter?
The Sherry-like cask seasoning agent was once commonly used by whisky distillers.
Signe Johansen demonstrates how seaside cooking and drinking can be enjoyed all year round.
The Prof explains you shouldn’t always trust the ppm figure on a whisky’s label.
Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
Dial up the scream factor for your Halloween movie night with these spooktacular whisky pairings.
Fiona Beckett visits Severn & Wye to learn about the art of farming, curing and smoking salmon.
What started as a means to mask poorly made spirits has grown into a delicious whisky alternative.
The key to cooking a tender and juicy leg of lamb is simplicity, says Martine Nouet.
All the recipes and whisky advice you could possibly need to host your own St Andrew’s Day feast.
Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
In the run-up to this year’s Feis Ile (20-28 May), Dave Broom explores the impact of peat terroir.
A vibrant whisky scene is emerging in Israel as its first single malts come of age.
Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
Heart-warming tales of true love, from a fateful plane crash to whisky’s greatest bromance.
A flair for noticing nuances in whisky samples is vital to being a tasting panellist.
A mass tasting of the Campbeltown distillery’s 2016 release of 13 single cask single malts.
Compass Box’s controversial bottling gets the Virgin treatment, with the aid of a sweary friend.
An alluring name, a fabulous colour and – most importantly – a great-tasting drink.
The city that ruled the whisky world is back in the spotlight after decades of decline.
In food terms, spring offers invigorating, fragrant flavours as nature revives and revitalises.
A search for ancestral roots leads the Virgin on a quest for Irish whiskey’s true style.
Turn down the abv but up the flavour with these Scotch whisky takes on the classic Cobbler.
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
Scotland’s famous biscuit finds its place in the pantheon of whisky and food pairing.
A Bowmore single malt is subjected to ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment by a tasting panel.
Scotch whisky must be at least three years old – but why? War, in part, provides the answer.
What is rancio? And does it occur not only in old Cognac, but also in long-matured Scotch whisky?
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
The contrasting worlds of whisky and perfume have more in common than you might think.
Dave Broom travelled to Japan to explore how distillers are driving innovation in grain whisky.
As the temperature drops and the wind blows, whisky shines in a range of seasonal drinks recipes.
The UK’s Indian restaurants are pursuing ever more innovative food and whisky pairings.
How old’s that whisky? Does it matter? Numbers have got the Whisky Virgin’s head in a spin.
Coming up with a new design for a Scotch whisky bottle is a long, complex and painstaking business.
Scotch must be distilled to a certain abv strength and matured in particular sized casks – but why?
The Danish photographer’s pictures capture the essence of the distillery and its island home.
What do the words ‘limited edition’ and ‘Master’s Select’ on a whisky label really mean?
Winter brings plenty of things to be excited about – especially when it comes to food and whisky.
There’s a new Whisky Virgin in town – and they’re baffled by this classic confectionary combination.
Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
The historic bottler embraces change and continuity, 123 years after it was established.
One man’s journey through the complex and endlessly fascinating pathways of home whisky-making.
The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
The Whisky Virgin wonders what the gold, silver and bronze awards adorning some bottles really mean.
The Whisky Virgin searches for help in buying a first bottle of Scotch… and finds it down the pub.
Far from being an aesthetic afterthought, the shape and size of a still has a huge effect on whisky.
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
Whisky has taken to the driver’s seat in the development of Formula One and Nascar racing.
More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
From Islay to Utah, the fare offered at top whisky destinations is on the up and up.
As rye whisky making returns to Scotland, mash filters are in the news. But what are they?
Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
The last of our spring-themed features – and an indispensable guide to seasonal whisky mixing.
Sherry and Scotch is a complex topic, but the Whisky Professor is on hand to explain all.
Making ice cream at home is fun – and the results can be greatly improved by adding whisky.
The whys and wherefores of adding ice to your whisky. It’s more complicated than you might think…
The timeless whisky and soda receives a 21st century makeover to make its flavours shine.
Looking for the perfect whisky gift for your Secret Santa? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
Edrington’s move to Glasgow brings to an end The Fair City’s long-standing association with Scotch.
The Whisky Virgin finds it is possible to train your senses to recognise aromas more easily.
The Whisky Professor explains why the spelling of ‘whisky’ or ‘whiskey’ differs between countries.
Time to celebrate dads everywhere, and to share a glass of his favourite whisky with the old man.
The celebrity chef reveals his burgeoning passion for Scotch and plans to launch his own whisky.
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
As the mercury nudges upwards, the Whisky Virgin discovers whisky was made for all weathers.
Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana shows how a lick of smoke can enhance whisky cocktails in winter.
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
Our Whisky Virgin’s quest for enlightenment leads him to an examination of Scandinavian whisky.
Scotland’s rivers are among the world’s best for catching salmon, a perfect match for whisky.
Stuck for Father’s Day ideas? Then spoil your dad this Sunday with a whisky-filled day out.
Screw chocolate – count down to Christmas with a whisky advent calendar to suit any budget.
The Whisky Virgin wonders how seriously to take the preference of just one whisky critic.
A smoky dram leads The Whisky Virgin digging into the mysteries of peat.
If stocks are limited, where are all the new Japanese whisky brands coming from?
Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
New Zealand’s craft distillers are determined to establish a distinctively Kiwi whisky style.
Glenrothes is conducting an experiment to determine whether music affects how people taste whisky.
We’re led to believe that non-chill-filtered whisky is somehow superior. But is it?
Summer is all about cooking outdoors, from barbecues and picnics to terrace drinking and dining.
Whisky legs – the residue left on the glass after swirling – can reveal a lot about your dram.
Are you a malt maniac or dram dunce? Put your brains to the test in our annual whisky quiz.
Ryan Chetiyawardana serves up a tempting selection of cocktails suited to warmer days and nights.
Could the creation of a shared ‘flavour language’ help us communicate what we smell?
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.
From stocking fillers to blowout experiences, we’ve got presents for whisky fans on every level.
Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.
There’s considerable confusion surrounding cask types, as the Whisky Virgin discovers this week.
Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
These top tips will help you make the most of whichever whisky show you’re visiting.
A who’s who of Scotch whisky is on hand to answer this most challenging of questions.
The whys and wherefores of diluting your dram: when to add water, how much and why.
We’ve covered spring, summer, autumn, and now Dave Broom shares his top winter whiskies.
If a bottle is left unopened, will its whisky change over the years? The Whisky Prof has the answer.
Build a picture-perfect Instagram account with tips from top whisky influencers.
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
The Whisky Virgin wonders if an open bottle of whisky has a definitive shelf life, just like wine.
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
Unpicking the political and historical reasons for Scotch’s minimum alcoholic strength.
Who better to disentangle the complex concept of solera systems than our resident Whisky Professor?
How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
The difference between Speyside and Islay malts has less to do with flavour than you’d think.
Why, in today’s gender-inclusive world, is whisky still perceived as ‘a man’s drink’?
From quaich to tumbler to specialist tasting glass, this area of whisky has never stopped evolving.
From Amos Milburn to Metallica, this is how whisky made its mark on music. Rock on!
The Whisky Prof looks into the merits of this most traditional of whisky warehouses.
Delving into the history of the whisky decanter. Could it be set for a 21st-century renaissance?
It’s one of Scotch whisky’s three ingredients, but opinion differs on yeast’s impact.
The Virgin wonders whether certain types of water can negatively affect a whisky’s flavour.
The Whisky Virgin is on a mission to learn the truth about terroir, starting in Campbeltown.
The acclaimed photographer always thought he hated whisky. Until one morning on Islay…
After a year of whisky exploration, the Virgin finally made it to Scotland for a distillery tour.
Whether shooting bottles or a dram, up your whisky photography game with advice from the pros.
The Whisky Virgin finally gets to visit a distillery – not in Scotland, but in East London.
Whisky as we know it was shaped by the passionate legal battle over this apparently simple question.
Fill your glasses with cask-driven whiskies, overflowing with fruits, wood character and memories.
There’s always something new to learn about whisky, as the Whisky Virgin discovers.
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
Scotch maturation was never restricted to only Bourbon and Sherry casks, explains the Prof.
Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
Whether you’re flipping sweet or savoury pancakes, add a drop of Scotch – you won’t regret it.
There’s much whisky producers can learn from the comic book industry’s mistakes.
Go one better than a bottle of Scotch and give an alternative Christmas whisky gift this year.
The Whisky Virgin was flying high after an enlightening International Scotch Day tasting.
In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
With 10 whisky distilleries opening this year, Scotch is on track for unprecedented growth.
A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
Does barley variety affect whisky flavour like grapes do with wine? The Prof has the answer.
Thinking about buying your own cask of maturing whisky? Here’s a guide to what’s out there.
Distilleries are rediscovering the unique flavours oats can bring to whisky.
As one of whisky’s three ingredients, yeast offers huge possibilities in flavour creation.
Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
Most people have tasted corked wine at some point – but can the same unpleasantness affect whisky?
Looking into the past, present and future of the Highland distillery, founded in 1843.
The islands’ early Scotch producers defied the odds to put Orkney's whisky on the map.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
Creative, visionary, fearless men who built the foundations of Scotch whisky as we know it.
These are the whisky distilleries gaining a reputation for their Scottish gins.
These cocktails from the world’s best bartenders are sure to enhance your Easter weekend.
The Whisky Virgin goes out on a limb to understand how a cask’s history affects whisky flavour.
‘Hygge’ is the buzzword of 2016. But what exactly does it mean? And can you do it with Scotch?
At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
Are women really better at tasting than men? If so, why? An examination of whisky and gender.
The Whisky Virgin puts aside his preconceptions to discover the beauty of youthful Scotch.
Scotch distillers are experimenting with roasted malts to develop a new generation of whisky.
Its origins lie in 19th century New Orleans, yet the Sazerac remains a classic whisky cocktail.
From Morels to Chanterelles, mushrooms offer a quintessentially autumnal touch to the table.
The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
It’s made for drinking, so why have some whiskies now become collectors’ items?
Many a dram has made an appearance on the silver screen – some authentic, others imagined.
Track down these public collections of rare bottles for a glimpse of whisky’s storied past.
From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.
Celebrate Easter by hunting for top-quality chocolates to pair with the whiskies in your cabinet.
The Whisky Professor tackles triple distillation in answer to another reader question.
New distilleries are expensive – and you can’t sell a bottle for years. How do you survive the wait?
Time for the Virgin to expand his horizons beyond the safety blanket of Scotland’s drams.
These are the hotspots to hit if you want to earn your drams the hard way.
A burnished copper pot still may have powerful visual appeal, but what are its practical advantages?
Blenders are exploring the boundaries of flavour by mixing Scotch with other world whiskies.
Dissecting the wonderful simplicity of what might just be the world’s most beloved whisky cocktail.
We survey the UK restaurant scene to discover an array of pairings for vegan diners.
Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.
The former Scottish international scrum-half talks about his new-found passion for Scotch.
Here's the Whisky Professor to dispel any concerns over malting barley and agrochemicals.
Barley variety’s effect on flavour is a hot topic, but Bruichladdich believes there are variations.
Scotch whisky personalities choose their favourite Scottish toasts with which to raise a dram.
This factual tale of shipwreck and ‘salvage’ is even more remarkable than the fictional version.
The fine art of redesigning your product has to balance innovation with respect for heritage.
Liven up the party or warm up by the fire with one of these Christmas cocktail recipes.
The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
If pre-1960s single malt was so wonderful, why isn’t it being made any more? The Prof answers all.
With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
The strange tale of the Czech single malt born before the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
Beat the heat with these refreshing sunny-day serves recommended by top bartenders.
A frustrating brush with the latest Ardbeg release leaves the Virgin with a fresh dilemma.
It’s often not until a distillery’s demise that its worth is fully appreciated, says Dave Broom.
From Kirkliston to Ailsa Bay via many detours, the history of the flexible whisky-making facility.
Canada’s not the only country forcing its residents to jump hoops in the name of a decent dram.
Scotland is set to welcome seven new distilleries in 2017, plus the relaunch of an old favourite.
How much do you really know about Scotch whisky?
From Stormtroopers to sushi, these are the instadram accounts to make your news feed next level.
A bid to answer one of Scotch whisky’s most contentious questions – by enlisting some expert help.
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.
How much do blended Scotches change over the decades? A rare tasting sheds light on the subject.
With Thanksgiving approaching, our hapless Whisky Virgin sets out to learn about American whiskey.
Our Whisky Prof explains the flavour impacts of worm tubs and shell-and-tube condensers.
An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.
Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
The comedian, satirist and ultra-marathon runner takes on a more serious role in Whisky Galore!
The trickiest gift to wrap is a bottle of whisky or wine, but with a little flair it needn’t be.
Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
From Speyside to Homebase, the delights and limitations of malt whisky’s journey into colour.
Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
As part of our selection of seasonal features, Dave Broom picks the perfect drams for springtime.
The Whisky Professor explores the differences between steam and fire-heated stills.
Our innocent Whisky Virgin has fallen in love at last – but, sadly, all is not sweetness and light.
Caramel in whisky: why is it there, what does it do and does it matter? The Whisky Prof on E150a.
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
Slow-cooked stews and fruity crumbles, made all the better by pairing with the perfect whisky.
Our Whisky Virgin is feeling the heat and on the hunt for cooler ways to enjoy his whisky.
The Virgin won’t be daunted by an apparently useless gift. All you need is a little imagination…
This ’90s Scotch whisky cocktail is given a 21st-century revamp with a new recipe and name.
New distilleries are coming thick and fast, and there’s still plenty of room for more.
There’s more to flavour than lyne arms and oak: the Whisky Professor talks sulphur and condensing.
Dave Broom picks apart Scotch and Irish whiskey’s close relationship in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
Why the macho charms of Scratched Cask and Hard Fired have got the Whisky Virgin’s juices flowing.
Explore the growing world of American single malt with these imaginative – and tasty – whiskeys.
Dave Broom seeks answers to one of Scotch whisky’s most complex and enigmatic questions.
Our amateur Whisky Virgin is introduced to Scotch through a formative Islay experience.
Takayuki Suzuki talks to Dave Broom about the challenges of making cocktails with Scotch whisky.
The long and eventful story of Scotch whisky’s longest-established independent bottler.
The Whisky Virgin discovers the price of rare whisky, but its value is another question altogether.
As a surfeit of Masters grips the Scotch whisky industry, the Virgin ponders what comes next.
The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
Our expert Prof tackles this oxymoronic riddle that often leaves whisky drinkers puzzled.
A movement is underway to challenge blended whiskey’s reputation as cheap bottom shelf liquor.
The Whisky Virgin is a huge fan of grain whisky, but doesn’t think it gets the respect it deserves.
Pale, crystal, chocolate… what is roasted malt and why are Scotch distillers so interested in it?
America’s biggest Bourbon families reveal how whisky plays a role in their Thanksgiving traditions.
A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.
Move over Bourbon; it’s time for Scotch whisky to take on the Old Fashioned.
Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
Analysing the vital – but often misunderstood – role that water plays in the making of whisky.
Will age-stated Japanese whiskies become an endangered species, the Whisky Virgin wonders?
Sex and shebeens; temperance and meths. Charting the Scottish pub’s 300-plus years of history.
Single malt whisky is exclusively made from barley – but why? The Whisky Professor responds.
The Virgin heads to Islay to find out if its whisky really is too intense for beginners.
Eddie Russell’s first visit to a Scotch whisky distillery in the company of Dennis Malcolm.
Dave Broom explores how peat is cut and burned, and busts myths surrounding PPM and peaty water.
Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
Not just for malt whisky: why the humble barley grain could be the next big thing in food circles.
American craft distillers are breaking from tradition to explore new avenues of flavour creation.
A series of blending classes has given the Whisky Virgin new-found respect for blends.
Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
Our Whisky Virgin heads to Compass Box HQ for the low-down on why blends get a bad rap.
Whisky is an excellent, if not exactly obvious, partner to your summer salads.
Scotch has the fruit, oak and smoke to create the perfect seasonal serves for this time of year.
A crackpot collection of some of the craziest creations in the Scotch whisky universe.
Craft distillers are set on defining their own single malt style – just don’t call it Scotch.
Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
Golf, shellfish and exfoliation all feature during the Virgin’s idyllic island getaway.
With warmer weather and rising sea levels, producers must act fast to combat climate change.
A few Scotch whisky distilleries use condensers made of steel, rather than copper, but why?
Dr Swan will be remembered as the godfather of Taiwanese whisky for his work establishing Kavalan.
Let’s not forget the rules regulating the Scotch whisky industry, says Dave Broom.
This summer, leave the sunbed behind in favour of a net, a rake and some seafood foraging tips.
Out to impress the rellies, our Whisky Virgin ponders which drams to crack open for Christmas.
The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
Cold weather calls for hearty dishes – and a pinch of the right spice can make all the difference.
One of the world’s most famous collections of whisky has gone on display in the Netherlands.
Glen Highland whisky, anyone? Unveiling some of the world’s most notorious fake Scotch products.
A little tough love provokes a surprising reaction from the normally pliable Whisky Virgin.
The Whisky Virgin longs for a naked picnic staring deep into Jim Murray's inviting, golden eyes.
Dissecting Mortlach: the Whisky Prof explains the facts behind a spirit distilled 2.81 times.
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
Owned by its community, a new form of whisky distillery is giving back to the local economy.
Maintaining quality and consistency is vital when you’re selling millions of bottles a year.
Secondary maturation in Scotch whisky is a recent, but nonetheless fascinating, phenomenon.
Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
Fiona Beckett meets Rhuaridh Buchanan, affineur and supplier of cheese to London’s top restaurants.
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
As the 34th vintage is launched, we assess the evolution of the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
Salt: currency, source of conflict, pre-requisite for human life. And every cook’s best friend.
After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.
The style that almost vanished from the whisky universe is now very much back in vogue.
The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
Gaz Regan recalls the day he was ‘asked to leave’ a bar – and the drink at the centre of the tale.
The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
From King George IV to Prince William, British royalty has played a big part in whisky’s success.
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at Macallan’s architectural and distilling marvel.
Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
Despite endless interpretations, the attraction of the Old Fashioned lies in its simplicity.
Use our flavour-by-flavour guide to help Scotch find a place at the Thanksgiving table.
It may be an Irish pub in New York, but what does the World’s Best Bar have to offer Scotch fans?
Naren Young illustrates the often overlooked versatility of the humble Fizz cocktail.
It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
There’s only one Glenlivet – so why have so many other single malts also used the name?
Not all whiskies are bottled by the distilleries; there’s many a gem among the indie bottlers.
Just a pipe linking still with condenser? No, it’s much more complicated, says the Prof.
The term refers to a drink’s alcoholic strength, but the calculation differs around the world.
For over 200 years, the Mint Julep has offered icy refreshment on sweltering summer days.
The Prof takes a break from science to consider the etymology of the lyne arm.
Once the vogue drink of Parisian socialites, the Boulevardier is making a modern comeback.
A seasonal foray through all manner of apple-accented dishes – with a dram on the side.
Gaz Regan discovers a regal-sounding creation inspired by New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré.
The best whiskies to fill into your hipflask this autumn, according to the experts.
As campaigners battle to keep Landseer’s painting in Scotland, we delve into its history.
As the wellness trend pushes innovation in low-abv drinks, Scotch is playing catch-up.
The curious name for a 245-litre cask could have roots in the wizarding world, says the Prof.
A traditionally rye-based cocktail – but one which can be adapted for a Scotch-loving audience.
Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
We asked the experts which whiskies they’ll be sipping to ‘remember, remember the 5th of November’.
What separates malts from blends? How must this be worded on packaging? Dave Broom has the answers.
We celebrate it every year, but how did the Burns Night tradition begin?
The compelling tale of one of the most infamous episodes in British corporate history – 30 years on.
Drink better during this season’s music festivals with these campsite-friendly novelty hip flasks.
A global rundown of the world’s most popular drams – with not a single malt in sight.
Dave Broom has hand-picked a selection of Scotch whiskies to perfectly match the warmer weather.
A hefty dose of experimentation characterises the brewer’s foray into spirits production.
The ambitious series of single cask bottlings now spans six decades from the 1950s.
The popularity of single malt stretches back to the 1820s, when it was a royal favourite.
The new Isle of Skye distillery documents key milestones from building work to production.
How this wine-drinking nation became the world’s biggest consumer of single malts in the 1970s.
It is imperative for new releases to convey brand identity, but how do producers achieve success?
Haggis, for sure, but what else is needed for the festivities on 25 January? Find out here.
From disturbed leylines to headless horsemen, distilleries have seen plenty of ghostly goings-on.
With the distillery’s last warehouses set for demolition, we look back at its history.
Can the maverick Islay distillery maintain its independence after acquisition by Rémy Cointreau?
Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.
From Glenfiddich to Glen Grant, these are the world’s most popular Scotch malt whiskies.
Great night, painful morning: what the hell is going on in your head when the pleasure recedes?
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
What qualities have we come to expect from the world’s best bars? Becky Paskin investigates.
A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
Bill Lumsden tells us how the concept of the Madeira-finished Private Edition release developed.
The brothers created one of the world’s most successful blended whiskies, Old Vatted Glenlivet.
From Prohibition to the 1950s, the life of one of Scotch whisky’s greatest entrepreneurs.
The single malt pioneers supplied politicians and celebrities from their famed London store.
The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
As the retailer celebrates 60 years, LMDW’s CEO explains why whisky is more than just a business.
The Whisky Galore author was also a wartime spy for MI6 and a lover of classical music and cats.
The author of Ivanhoe did more than most to romanticise the Highlands – and Scotch malt whisky.
America’s first great TV star sure loved his food, cigarettes and, of course, Scotch whisky.
The academic and cultural commentator was also an influential writer about Scotch whisky.
Flamboyance, fraud and 500 talking parrots: when boom turned to bust with the ‘Pattison Crash’.
War, women and whisky: the story of Hugh Munro, early 19th-century Laird of Teaninich, has it all.
The author of A Clockwork Orange was almost as prolific with whisky and he was with the pen.
The English-born journalist and polemicist loved controversy, and Johnnie Walker Black Label.
With a focus on single malt and exports, brothers John and James Grant were ahead of their time.
The actor loved whisky so much he claimed to have been born ‘under a distillery in Skye’.
The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.
One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.
How a flamboyant entrepreneur popularised the eponymous Irish whiskey by selling bar-to-bar.
Delve into the life of the forgotten hero behind the Craigellachie distillery, hotel and village.
Bill Murray’s jet-lagged and jaded movie star remains his most celebrated film role.
Tove Jansson’s much-loved creation, father of Moomintroll, is a lover of fine old whisky.
The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.
Britain’s first female Prime Minister, ‘The Iron Lady’, believed in whisky to give you energy.
Scotch featured heavily in the crime author’s works, including The Maltese Falcon and Red Harvest.
Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.
The story of the woman whose astuteness helped create one of Scotch whisky’s strongest businesses.
The compelling story of the man who rescued the Islay distillery and brought it into prosperity.
One of Scotland’s greatest monarchs, with a keen interest in warfare, sport – and aqua vitae.
The globe-trotting extrovert and born salesman was one of Scotch’s most colourful characters.
He was the man behind the distillery’s cult 1960s and 1970s bottlings – but how did he do it?
The William Grant distiller on his successes, failures and balancing innovation with brand identity.
The man who founded Glenury Royal distillery – and who famously walked 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.
From White Horse to Malt Mill, the story of one of the Scotch whisky industry’s true pioneers.
Was the founder of Royal Brackla distillery really as arrogant and spiteful as we’re led to believe?
The soulful singer was famous for his love of single malt, sharp suits and cigarettes.
The actor, author and raconteur counted Scotch as a constant companion in his colourful life.
The four-time Oscar winner had a long and distinguished career – and a love for Famous Grouse.
Despite her stern demeanour, the not-so-merry monarch was a great lover of Scotch whisky.
The maker of Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s says blends – and malts – are often misunderstood.
No, not the exiled Scotsman, but the pseudonymous author of ‘the finest whisky book ever’.
The story of one of the great actors of Hollywood’s golden age – and his love of Scotch.
The ‘Whisky Baron’ overcame ill-health to create some of Scotch’s most successful blends.
The whisky merchant that left an indelible mark on Edinburgh is enjoying a modern revival.
How a chance encounter aboard a Transatlantic liner made Mark Twain a Scotch whisky aficionado.
The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.
The little-known story of the man who wrote one of Scotch whisky’s most important books.
The saga of ‘Grant of Glenlivat’, the early days of legal distillation – and a fairies’ curse.
The story of one of the 19th century’s great black-market whisky still manufacturers.
The story of the post-war distillery architect who built Tullibardine, Jura and Glenallachie.
The saga of the family who went from illegal distillers to pillars of the whisky establishment.
The farmworker’s son whose unique vision transformed the landscape of Scotch whisky distilleries.
First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.
Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.
The Rat Pack reveller was known for his friendly, ‘drunky’ performances and fondness for J&B Rare.
The malt master and a pioneer of double cask maturation reflects on his career.
Dalmore’s eccentric master blender reflects on a lifetime of devotion to whisky.
The life of the determined creator of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Scotch’s biggest family business.
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.
IMD’s managing director on rebuilding Rosebank and taking calculated risks.
The film star was always three drinks ahead, whether it be with a Scotch or a Martini in hand.
The Midleton master distiller talks serendipity, single pot still and experimentation.
The family behind Ferintosh, Scotland’s oldest distillery and a vast operation at its peak.
The controversial American football star had a particular soft spot for Johnnie Walker Red.
Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.
Meeting the modest, self-effacing team player who makes the world’s best-selling whisky.
The shamed excise officer may be more villain than hero, but it depends on whose side you’re on…
The founder of the Irish whiskey dynasty was a Presbyterian born in Alloa, Scotland.
The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
Peasant, bard or a bit of both? Reconciling the contradictions surrounding Scotland’s national poet.
As a man, he was a ‘happy Hercules’ – and, as a distiller, a larger-than-life self-promoter.
Be it with breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sir Winston Churchill’s affection for Scotch was no secret.
Recalling the Queen’s late sister, a controversial figure noted for her love of The Famous Grouse.
A career as colourful as his socks, including staring down the barrel of a gun more than once.
From plots to assassinate Lenin to championing malts over blends, the dramatic story of ‘RBL’.
The Carry On… actor loved Scotch so much he’d insist on bringing a case on-set with him.
Scotch played a part in Close developing a reputation as the ‘bravest’ man in cricket.
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.
Great-grandson of The Glenlivet founder and survivor of both World Wars.
'Hal' Currie brought distilling back to the Isle of Arran after more than 150 years.
America’s most loved singer had a colourful off-stage life, with Jack Daniel’s to the fore.
The master blender welcomes Ireland’s whiskey renaissance, but with an eye to the past.
The author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s was a supremely talented writer with a penchant for J&B Rare.
The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.
The story of the flawed business genius who transformed the way the world sells liquor.
The Scottish chemist is believed to be the pioneer of Bourbon’s sour mash process.
The sharp-tongued novelist was critical about alcoholic beverages, but passionate about Scotch.
The leading Scottish literary figure was an exciseman before his writing career took off.
The man who owned five Islay distilleries, who was also a great agricultural moderniser.
From Martinis to Macallan (via lager), James Bond's taste in alcohol is as varied as his love life.
The story of the African orphan who became a famous figure in the Speyside town of Rothes.
The rare whisky expert collects ‘anything and everything’ and has a fondness for unique bottles.
The German collector loves Speyside, thanks in part to a memorable tasting with Ronnie Cox.
The almost 3,500-strong collection is on public display at Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience.
The coded labels, originally born out of necessity, have created a cult whisky range.
The London whisky lover calls himself an ‘accidental accumulator’, rather than a collector.
What started as a standard whisky tasting ended with a new found fixation collecting rare Ardbegs.
A sip of Macallan led one man to build arguably the finest collection of Italian bottlings.
The Swedish collector turned her hobby into a career, and now runs a whisky bar in Bredaryd.
The ‘Jolly Toper’ tells of his love for whisky literature, born in the pre-internet age.
The master blender on how his whisky collection has transformed into a record of his career.
A chance encounter with a knowledgeable bartender was the beginning of a life-long love for whisky.
The Belgian electrician who came late to whisky, but indulges his passion to the full.
Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.
The whisky vlogger on how he ‘collects’ whiskies for others to try as much as for himself.
These early bottlings from Cadenhead challenge the historic narrative of single malt.
This celebrated single malt remains, to many, one of the greatest whiskies ever made.
The Whiskyfun man talks through his abiding passion for the enigmatic drams of Clynelish and Brora.
The Hong Kong bar owner has developed broad tastes, from Hanyu to Laphroaig and Bowmore.
The social side of whisky collecting has had a profound impact on the Swede’s life.
The Italian collector on how he amassed one of the world’s most enviable whisky collections.
The Swedish whisky collector now prefers to open bottles, rather than let them gather dust.
The life of a Laphroaig lover – and the difficulties of building such a huge collection today.
It was whisky’s storied history that turned museum worker Josh Feldman into an avid collector.
Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.
The winemaker’s fondness for rare Highland Park bottlings came about during a trip to Italy.
For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.
The Falkirk native is enchanted by Rosebank distillery, particularly bottlings by SMWS.
How a memorable Macallan sparked a passion for rare whiskies – especially those of a certain age.
An endeavour to taste as many whiskies as possible uncovered a penchant for St Magdalene Scotch.
The Dutch artist was lured into collecting by the exuberant fruit of this Speyside single malt.
A rare look inside the German’s 25-year collection, including a series of 1960s Laphroaigs.
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.
What started as a hobby turned into a sound investment for this Strathisla-loving Swiss.