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