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  • Getting crafty Getting crafty Getting crafty From the editors 20 July 2015

    Getting crafty

    How should Scotch counter the craft spirits challenge? Beat them? Join them? Or buy them?

  • A postcard from Islay A postcard from Islay A postcard from Islay From the editors 09 August 2017

    A postcard from Islay

    For whisky fans and Hebridean seabirds alike, aromas evoke special memories, discovers Dave Broom.

  • Whisky, cliché and the real Scotland Whisky, cliché and the real Scotland Whisky, cliché and the real Scotland From the editors 01 August 2018

    Whisky, cliché and the real Scotland

    Clichés are rooted in truth, says Dave Broom, so don’t ignore them – but look beyond them.

  • Remembering Michael Jackson 10 years on Remembering Michael Jackson 10 years on Remembering Michael Jackson 10 years on From the editors 30 August 2017

    Remembering Michael Jackson 10 years on

    A decade after his untimely death, Dave Broom pays tribute to the legendary whisky and beer writer.

  • Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch From the editors 02 August 2017

    Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch

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

  • In Search of Joy In Search of Joy In Search of Joy From the editors 22 October 2015

    In Search of Joy

    In a joyless age, is whisky allowed to make us smile? Sober thoughts on booze and happiness.

  • The whisky bar that’s a game changer The whisky bar that’s a game changer The whisky bar that’s a game changer From the editors 09 March 2016

    The whisky bar that’s a game changer

    There’s a new breed of bar in town set to revolutionise the way we drink whisky.

  • Let's hear it for the ladies Let's hear it for the ladies Let's hear it for the ladies From the editors 09 October 2015

    Let's hear it for the ladies

    With more women than ever enjoying a wee dram why does gender stereotyping still exist at all?

  • Back to the Future Day Back to the Future Day Back to the Future Day From the editors 21 October 2015

    Back to the Future Day

    The world has changed since Marty McFly first graced our screens; it has for whisky at any rate.

  • Scotch whisky’s World Class evolution Scotch whisky’s World Class evolution Scotch whisky’s World Class evolution From the editors 02 October 2019

    Scotch whisky’s World Class evolution

    The global bartending competition has placed Scotch flavour at its heart, writes Dave Broom.

  • Remembering Wallace Milroy Remembering Wallace Milroy Remembering Wallace Milroy From the editors 16 December 2016

    Remembering Wallace Milroy

    The knowledge and kindness Wallace Milroy afforded Dave Broom will be a lasting memory.

  • Weegie whisky Weegie whisky Weegie whisky From the editors 17 July 2015

    Weegie whisky

    Glasgow’s past is inextricably linked with Scotch – but you wouldn’t necessarily know that today.

  • Kilchoman’s lessons for whisky start-ups Kilchoman’s lessons for whisky start-ups Kilchoman’s lessons for whisky start-ups From the editors 08 June 2016

    Kilchoman’s lessons for whisky start-ups

    The construction and early life of the Islay distillery is part cautionary tale, part inspiration.

  • Yoiks! Yoiks! Yoiks! From the editors 15 February 2016

    Yoiks!

    Employing all of the senses to accomplish a full appreciation of whisky’s resonance of place.

  • Bagpipes at dawn Bagpipes at dawn Bagpipes at dawn From the editors 06 April 2016

    Bagpipes at dawn

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

  • The road to Diageon Alley The road to Diageon Alley The road to Diageon Alley From the editors 31 January 2018

    The road to Diageon Alley

    Diageo’s Harry Potter-esque innovations aren’t all that far-fetched, says Dave Broom.

  • Secrets of the forest Secrets of the forest Secrets of the forest From the editors 26 June 2019

    Secrets of the forest

    How long does it take to make a whisky cask? More than 200 years, as Richard Woodard discovers.

  • The West Wing and transparency The West Wing and transparency The West Wing and transparency From the editors 01 February 2016

    The West Wing and transparency

    Aaron Sorkin’s political drama, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and the persistence of marketing messages.

  • Texture’s vital role in whisky tasting Texture’s vital role in whisky tasting Texture’s vital role in whisky tasting From the editors 05 December 2018

    Texture’s vital role in whisky tasting

    Texture should play more prominence when describing whisky, writes Dave Broom.

  • Don’t turn your nose up at ‘standard’ Scotch Don’t turn your nose up at ‘standard’ Scotch Don’t turn your nose up at ‘standard’ Scotch From the editors 16 September 2016

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

    Indian drinkers have embraced ‘standard’ whiskies, and Scotch should do the same, says Dave Broom.

  • A tale of two tastings A tale of two tastings A tale of two tastings From the editors 30 September 2016

    A tale of two tastings

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

  • Trains, buses, ferries and community spirit Trains, buses, ferries and community spirit Trains, buses, ferries and community spirit From the editors 30 May 2017

    Trains, buses, ferries and community spirit

    A complicated trek to Islay reiterates what the whisky festival is all about to Dave Broom.

  • Blended whisky’s world of flavour Blended whisky’s world of flavour Blended whisky’s world of flavour From the editors 28 February 2018

    Blended whisky’s world of flavour

    A trip to Israel reminds Dave Broom of our need to blend spices, tea, music – and whisky.

  • In whisky, to err is divine In whisky, to err is divine In whisky, to err is divine From the editors 21 March 2018

    In whisky, to err is divine

    Like fine wine, great whisky comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.

  • Industry woes brought new era to whisky Industry woes brought new era to whisky Industry woes brought new era to whisky From the editors 16 January 2019

    Industry woes brought new era to whisky

    Difficult times can emphasise the resilience of whisky and humanity, writes Dave Broom.

  • Re-imagining the single malt drinker Re-imagining the single malt drinker Re-imagining the single malt drinker From the editors 29 June 2016

    Re-imagining the single malt drinker

    Glenfiddich’s Bourbonisation is a risky but crafty plot to lure Bourbon drinkers, says Becky Paskin.

  • Recalling Scotch’s usquebaugh roots Recalling Scotch’s usquebaugh roots Recalling Scotch’s usquebaugh roots From the editors 15 August 2018

    Recalling Scotch’s usquebaugh roots

    Dave Broom reflects on the impact the traditional flavoured spirit has on our whisky today.

  • Outraged by Outlander Outraged by Outlander Outraged by Outlander From the editors 18 September 2015

    Outlander

    Long-haul flights prompt reflections on what it is to be Scottish – and what it is to be Scotch.

  • Abbey Road Abbey Road Abbey Road From the editors 12 January 2016

    Abbey Road

    The simple pleasures make this life blessed: the right music, the right room, the right whisky.

  • The joy of sharing music and whisky The joy of sharing music and whisky The joy of sharing music and whisky From the editors 15 May 2019

    The joy of sharing music and whisky

    Through sharing our passions we can rediscover why we first fell in love, says Becky Paskin.

  • Whisky innovation’s future is down to chance Whisky innovation’s future is down to chance Whisky innovation’s future is down to chance From the editors 01 November 2017

    Whisky innovation’s future is down to chance

    Danish creativity reminds Dave Broom that the course of whisky innovation never has run smooth.

  • Storytelling brings whisky to life Storytelling brings whisky to life Storytelling brings whisky to life From the editors 07 November 2018

    Storytelling brings whisky to life

    The very best of whisky exists on a ‘higher level of bullshit’, writes Dave Broom.

  • Spirit of Speyside: Tasting time Spirit of Speyside: Tasting time Spirit of Speyside: Tasting time From the editors 01 May 2016

    Spirit of Speyside: Tasting time

    Dave Broom acquires a new t-shirt, and with it a sudden realisation of time passing.

  • Rum, Scotch and the rules of the game Rum, Scotch and the rules of the game Rum, Scotch and the rules of the game From the editors 14 June 2016

    Rum, Scotch and the rules of the game

    Do you think the regulations governing Scotch whisky are too tough? Be careful what you wish for…

  • Whisky lives in the ‘now’ Whisky lives in the ‘now’ Whisky lives in the ‘now’ From the editors 01 May 2019

    Whisky lives in the ‘now’

    An evening with the great Sir Ian McKellen reminds Richard Woodard of whisky’s immediacy.

  • The changing face of Glasgow’s whisky bars The changing face of Glasgow’s whisky bars The changing face of Glasgow’s whisky bars From the editors 31 July 2019

    The changing face of Glasgow’s whisky bars

    A whisky bar’s history reflects the shifting stereotype of its drinkers, says Dave Broom.

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  • Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò Interviews 12 July 2018

    Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò

    One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.

  • Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co. Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co. Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co. Interviews 16 May 2019

    Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co.

    The chairman of Douglas Laing & Co. on blended malts, family ties and Clutha distillery.

  • James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers Interviews 04 August 2016

    James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers

    Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.

  • David Stewart MBE, Balvenie David Stewart MBE, Balvenie David Stewart MBE, Balvenie Interviews 28 September 2017

    David Stewart MBE, Balvenie

    The malt master and a pioneer of double cask maturation reflects on his career.

  • Richard Paterson, Dalmore Richard Paterson, Dalmore Richard Paterson, Dalmore Interviews 29 August 2017

    Richard Paterson, Dalmore

    Dalmore’s eccentric master blender reflects on a lifetime of devotion to whisky.

  • Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher Famous whisky drinkers 28 February 2017

    Margaret Thatcher

    Britain’s first female Prime Minister, ‘The Iron Lady’, believed in whisky to give you energy.

  • Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant Whisky heroes 02 November 2017

    Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant

    The story of the African orphan who became a famous figure in the Speyside town of Rothes.

  • Truman Capote Truman Capote Truman Capote Famous whisky drinkers 21 November 2017

    Truman Capote

    The author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s was a supremely talented writer with a penchant for J&B Rare.

  • Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens Famous whisky drinkers 21 August 2017

    Christopher Hitchens

    The English-born journalist and polemicist loved controversy, and Johnnie Walker Black Label.

  • James Bond James Bond James Bond Famous whisky drinkers 10 August 2015

    James Bond

    From Martinis to Macallan (via lager), James Bond's taste in alcohol is as varied as his love life.

  • Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Famous whisky drinkers 04 July 2018

    Babe Ruth

    The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.

  • Jessica Jones Jessica Jones Jessica Jones Famous whisky drinkers 12 June 2019

    Jessica Jones

    Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.

  • Rip Torn Rip Torn Rip Torn Famous whisky drinkers 22 August 2019

    Rip Torn

    The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.

  • Aeneas Coffey Aeneas Coffey Aeneas Coffey Whisky heroes 11 September 2018

    Aeneas Coffey

    The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.

  • Captain Haddock Captain Haddock Captain Haddock Famous whisky drinkers 18 December 2018

    Captain Haddock

    Tintin’s most loyal companion loves a drop or two of Scotch – particularly Loch Lomond.

  • Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Famous whisky drinkers 21 January 2019

    Frank Sinatra

    America’s most loved singer had a colourful off-stage life, with Jack Daniel’s to the fore.

  • Joseph Hobbs Joseph Hobbs Joseph Hobbs Whisky heroes 10 August 2015

    Joseph Hobbs

    The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.

  • Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal Whisky heroes 27 March 2018

    Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal

    From Prohibition to the 1950s, the life of one of Scotch whisky’s greatest entrepreneurs.

  • Charles Doig Charles Doig Charles Doig Whisky heroes 10 September 2015

    Charles Doig

    The farmworker’s son whose unique vision transformed the landscape of Scotch whisky distilleries.

  • The Incredible Captain Barclay The Incredible Captain Barclay The Incredible Captain Barclay Whisky heroes 27 January 2016

    The Incredible Captain Barclay

    The man who founded Glenury Royal distillery – and who famously walked 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.

  • Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig Whisky heroes 24 May 2016

    Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig

    First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.

  • John & James Grant John & James Grant John & James Grant Whisky heroes 16 July 2015

    John & James Grant

    With a focus on single malt and exports, brothers John and James Grant were ahead of their time.

  • Captain Grant of Auchorachan Captain Grant of Auchorachan Captain Grant of Auchorachan Whisky heroes 13 October 2015

    Captain Grant of Auchorachan

    The saga of ‘Grant of Glenlivat’, the early days of legal distillation – and a fairies’ curse.

  • James Buchanan James Buchanan James Buchanan Whisky heroes 23 August 2016

    James Buchanan

    The ‘Whisky Baron’ overcame ill-health to create some of Scotch’s most successful blends.

  • Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho Whisky heroes 09 May 2019

    Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho

    The single malt pioneers supplied politicians and celebrities from their famed London store.

  • John Ross John Ross John Ross Whisky heroes 20 September 2016

    John Ross

    The William Grant distiller on his successes, failures and balancing innovation with brand identity.

Collecting & Investing (6)

  • Aaron Chan, Club Qing Aaron Chan, Club Qing Aaron Chan, Club Qing The collectors 07 February 2018

    Aaron Chan, Club Qing

    The Hong Kong bar owner has developed broad tastes, from Hanyu to Laphroaig and Bowmore.

  • Jon Beach, Port Ellen Jon Beach, Port Ellen Jon Beach, Port Ellen The collectors 08 June 2016

    Jon Beach, Port Ellen

    Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.

  • Marcel van Gils, Laphroaig Marcel van Gils, Laphroaig Marcel van Gils, Laphroaig The collectors 17 February 2016

    Marcel van Gils, Laphroaig

    The life of a Laphroaig lover – and the difficulties of building such a huge collection today.

  • Magnus Fagerström, Sweden Magnus Fagerström, Sweden Magnus Fagerström, Sweden The collectors 19 November 2018

    Magnus Fagerström, Sweden

    The Swedish whisky collector now prefers to open bottles, rather than let them gather dust.

  • Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden The collectors 21 February 2019

    Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden

    The social side of whisky collecting has had a profound impact on the Swede’s life.

  • Mark ‘Toshan Man’ Dermul, Auchentoshan Mark ‘Toshan Man’ Dermul, Auchentoshan Mark ‘Toshan Man’ Dermul, Auchentoshan The collectors 29 January 2019

    Mark ‘Toshan Man’ Dermul, Auchentoshan

    The whisky vlogger on how he ‘collects’ whiskies for others to try as much as for himself.

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