Revisiting barley at Bruichladdich
A sojourn on Islay prompts a further exploration of the topic of barley and its impact on whisky.
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From the editors
04 May 2016
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From the editors
09 January 2018
Remembering Carl Reavey (1956-2018)
Dave Broom reflects on the life and legacy of one of whisky’s most lovable characters.
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From the editors
19 February 2016
Transparency revisited
Compass Box has revealed its hand: transparency’s ‘Third Option’. And now? Over to the industry…
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From the editors
27 August 2015
Looking east
Scotch remains the whisky role model – but there’s competition. What can Japan teach the industry?
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From the editors
06 June 2017
Ten things I learned at Fèis Ìle 2017
Dave Broom has plenty of advice to share, from tastings and transportation, to kilts and pants.
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From the editors
27 June 2018
What’s the future of whisky?
These are the trends shaping the whisky industry, according to producers, writes Becky Paskin.
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From the editors
11 May 2016
Confusion over ‘single estate’ whisky
An undefined term and a path toward too much choice will complicate an already complex industry.
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From the editors
16 August 2017
Why can’t whisky be like usquebaugh?
Dave Broom wonders why whisky doesn’t embrace the floral flavours found in ancient Scottish spirit.
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From the editors
30 August 2017
Is it time to reinvent the flavour wheel?
There’s no problem categorising whisky flavour profiles, but have we been doing it the right way?
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From the editors
16 May 2018
Life beyond the whisky bubble
Dave Broom reports from Japan on the challenges facing the country’s whisky industry.
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From the editors
15 August 2018
Recalling Scotch’s usquebaugh roots
Dave Broom reflects on the impact the traditional flavoured spirit has on our whisky today.
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From the editors
07 November 2018
Storytelling brings whisky to life
The very best of whisky exists on a ‘higher level of bullshit’, writes Dave Broom.
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From the editors
30 January 2019
What is English whisky?
With 20-plus distilleries making whisky in England, Richard Woodard ponders a question of identity.
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From the editors
08 May 2019
Rebalance the approach to whisky making
Whisky can’t improve, says Dave Broom, if it’s focused solely on efficiency and tradition.
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From the editors
14 August 2019
Whisky innovation depends on drinkers
A recent Instagram post has Dave Broom redefining the success of distillery innovations.
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From the editors
25 September 2019
A good story just adds to whisky’s pleasure
When whisky has a compelling tale to tell, says Richard Woodard, we should all lend an ear.
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From the editors
31 August 2016
Why, why, why on Islay?
There are better places to build a new distillery, reckons Dave Broom. How about Tiree?
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From the editors
20 December 2017
Whisky’s golden age
Has there ever been a more exciting time for whisky? Probably not, says Richard Woodard.
News (49)
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Latest news
06 August 2019
New vintages join Bruichladdich Barley range
Bruichladdich’s Organic, Bere Barley and Islay Barley single malts welcome new expressions.
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26 May 2017
Bruichladdich unveils Transparency bottling
Fèis Ìle release brings the Scotch whisky transparency debate to the Islay Festival.
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12 January 2017
Bruichladdich expands transparency move
Detailed information on the make-up of Port Charlotte Scottish Barley is now available online.
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19 January 2017
Bruichladdich CEO moves on
Simon Coughlin will head up a new whisky unit at French drinks group Rémy Cointreau.
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14 November 2017
Bruichladdich unveils Rare Cask malts
The three single malts are taken from the final parcels of whisky distilled in 1984-6.
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01 April 2019
Bruichladdich to build own maltings
The Islay distillery is to ‘close the loop’ on its production by building on-site maltings.
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09 January 2018
Bruichladdich’s Carl Reavey dies
Tributes have been made to the distillery’s head of communications following his sudden death.
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17 May 2019
Bruichladdich unveils Fèis Ìle 2019 whisky
The limited festival edition is the oldest Octomore released by the Islay distillery.
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01 March 2016
Bruichladdich defends transparency move
The Islay distiller claims its publication of The Classic Laddie recipe next month is legal.
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19 February 2016
Bruichladdich pledges transparency support
Islay distillery promises more open approach as thousands sign up to Compass Box campaign.
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21 April 2016
Bruichladdich honours transparency pledge
Islay distillery publishes the detailed recipe for ‘The Classic Laddie’ expression on its website.
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10 May 2018
Port Charlotte’s whisky range relaunches
The heavily-peated single malt from Bruichladdich is introducing four new whiskies this summer.
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01 February 2017
Jim McEwan joins Islay’s Ardnahoe distillery
Bruichladdich’s former master distiller will shape the whisky of Islay’s newest distillery.
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09 August 2017
Octomore 08.3 is ‘world’s peatiest’ Scotch
The new single malt from Bruichladdich is part of its Octomore Eights Masterclass series.
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01 December 2017
Scotch set for a rye revival
Bruichladdich and InchDairnie have run commercial distillations of pot still rye spirits.
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Latest news
02 October 2019
Octomore 10 single malts announced
The four heavily peated malts from Bruichladdich include the youngest Octomore so far.
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In depth
19 February 2018
Islay’s single malt expansion
The latest moves on ‘Whisky Island’, including new, revived and expanding distilleries.
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Latest news
25 July 2017
Polar explorer bottles Arctic iceberg whisky
The first Scotch whisky to feature glacial iceberg water is being auctioned for charity.
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In depth
13 December 2017
Scotch whisky and rye: the challenges
Distillers are coming up with ever more inventive ways of working with this tricky grain.
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In depth
13 December 2017
Scotch whisky and rye: past and present
Rye’s return in Scotland after a long gap marks the latest chapter in a chequered history.
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In depth
22 February 2016
The long road to transparency
Compass Box founder John Glaser on why a change in the law could benefit the entire industry.
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In depth
19 June 2019
Scotch whisky’s new rules explained
The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
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In depth
19 March 2019
The flipside of the Islay whisky boom
With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
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In depth
29 September 2016
Compass Box ends transparency drive… for now
No industry appetite for change, says John Glaser – but he still believes that change will come.
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In depth
31 December 2018
The 10 most read whisky stories of 2018
The biggest news items of the year, as featured on the pages of Scotchwhisky.com.
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Latest news
22 February 2016
Compass Box and SWA in ‘transparency’ talks
The company will meet the Scotch Whisky Association in March following last week’s campaign launch.
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Latest news
20 September 2017
Lagavulin debuts 2017 Jazz Festival edition
The annual limited edition release is available exclusively at the distillery on Islay.
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Latest news
22 May 2017
Tomatin reveals Scottish DNA
The average Scot’s DNA descends largely from Beaker People, Germanic and Norse Viking lineage.
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Latest news
31 July 2015
Chivas Brothers to relaunch Scapa
Chivas Brothers is to relaunch Scapa, commencing with the release of a new NAS single malt.
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05 May 2018
The Glenlivet launches ‘first’ Cognac finish
The Glenlivet Captain’s Reserve is said to be the first major single malt finished in Cognac casks.
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10 October 2017
Norlan debuts black glass for blind tasting
The new Norlan VAILD is designed to focus attention on flavour and aroma in whisky.
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26 May 2017
Hunter Laing launches six Fèis Ìle whiskies
The single cask range marks the start of construction of Ardnahoe, Islay’s ninth whisky distillery.
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26 September 2016
Compass Box reveals transparency ‘solution’
Detailed information on blend components will be available to consumers following new legal advice.
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12 April 2019
Ardnahoe whisky distillery opens on Islay
Islay’s ninth distillery is already producing a fruity, oily and heavily-peated spirit.
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15 November 2017
Ardgowan distillery wins £1m grant
Scottish Government award will help fund construction at the £12m project west of Glasgow.
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20 December 2017
Arbikie readies first rye spirit release
The distillery’s one-off bottling will raise funds for research into Motor Neurone Disease.
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22 September 2016
Islay’s Ardnahoe distillery gets green light
Building work is now due to start at Islay’s ninth distillery in November.
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20 December 2018
Arbikie Highland Rye heralds Scotch revival
The Angus farm distillery has released Scotland’s first rye whisky in over a century.
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Latest news
24 April 2018
World’s ‘most extreme’ whisky tour launches
The 60-mile trip involves cycling and kayaking to every distillery on Islay and Jura in three days.
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Latest news
26 July 2017
New society honours Iain Banks and Scotch
The organisation will celebrate the late Scottish author and his love of single malt.
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Latest news
18 May 2016
Distilleries set for 32nd Islay Festival
Whisky is a key part of Fèis Ìle, an annual celebration of Gaelic history, poetry, song and dance.
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Latest news
24 May 2017
Islay gears up for Fèis Ìle 2017
This year’s Islay Festival has a packed menu of distillery open days and cultural events.
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Latest news
01 August 2019
New Kilchoman still house doubles production
The expansion will help the Islay distillery to experiment with yeast and barley varieties.
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29 July 2016
Whisky House opens at Singapore Changi
The new DFS store boasts the largest selection of single malts in Asia travel retail.
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22 June 2018
‘World’s first’ Anglo-Scots whisky created
Lakes distillery has used whiskies from both sides of the border in a hybrid blended malt.
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03 March 2017
Ardgowan distillery approved but seeks funds
The £12m distillery will produce both peated and unpeated Lowland malt whisky.
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29 March 2016
Kilchoman’s MacLellan loses cancer fight
John MacLellan, distillery manager of Kilchoman, has passed away following a battle with cancer.
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09 February 2018
Macallan launches first London whisky lounge
Macallan’s first UK whisky lounge has opened at London’s Euro-Japanese restaurant Four Degree.
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28 October 2015
New hybrid glass to ‘transform’ whisky
Can Norlan’s combination of functionality and aesthetics help revolutionise the enjoyment of whisky?
Features (41)
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Features
25 May 2016
Bruichladdich: 15 years on
Can the maverick Islay distillery maintain its independence after acquisition by Rémy Cointreau?
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Features
11 August 2016
‘No doubt’ barley variety affects whisky
Barley variety’s effect on flavour is a hot topic, but Bruichladdich believes there are variations.
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Culture
30 October 2018
The ultimate horror film and whisky pairings
Dial up the scream factor for your Halloween movie night with these spooktacular whisky pairings.
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Cocktails
09 July 2019
Lower-alcohol whisky cocktails for summer
Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.
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Food
17 April 2019
The ultimate Easter egg and whisky pairings
Which whisky will you choose to complement your chocolate indulgence this Easter?
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The whisky virgin
30 October 2017
Discovering the world of indie bottlers
Not all whiskies are bottled by the distilleries; there’s many a gem among the indie bottlers.
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Food
05 April 2016
Spring flavours: food and whisky
In food terms, spring offers invigorating, fragrant flavours as nature revives and revitalises.
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Food
17 August 2017
How to pair whiskies with salad
Whisky is an excellent, if not exactly obvious, partner to your summer salads.
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Food
09 March 2016
Barley: ripe for revival?
Not just for malt whisky: why the humble barley grain could be the next big thing in food circles.
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Food
22 November 2016
Food and whisky inspired by the sea
Signe Johansen demonstrates how seaside cooking and drinking can be enjoyed all year round.
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Food
15 August 2017
Taking off: restaurants with whisky flights
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
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Food
15 January 2018
Treat yourself to a Burns Night Supper
Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
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Food
26 April 2016
The wonders of citrus fruit and whisky
Citrus fruit is more than a whisky tasting note – consider these sweet and sour recipes with a dram.
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Food
19 July 2016
Summer dining: the best whisky pairings
Summer is all about cooking outdoors, from barbecues and picnics to terrace drinking and dining.
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Ask the professor
30 July 2019
Is barley variety important in whisky?
Does barley variety affect whisky flavour like grapes do with wine? The Prof has the answer.
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Ask the professor
25 August 2016
Pesticides: should Scotch fans be concerned?
Here's the Whisky Professor to dispel any concerns over malting barley and agrochemicals.
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Ask the professor
03 April 2017
Chill filtration: is it bad for whisky?
We’re led to believe that non-chill-filtered whisky is somehow superior. But is it?
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The whisky virgin
07 December 2015
Jack of None, Master of All
As a surfeit of Masters grips the Scotch whisky industry, the Virgin ponders what comes next.
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The whisky virgin
28 February 2019
How does peat make whisky taste… peaty?
A smoky dram leads The Whisky Virgin digging into the mysteries of peat.
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Culture
14 December 2017
Four books for whisky lovers
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
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The whisky virgin
26 November 2018
Whisky tastes of its terroir… or does it?
The Whisky Virgin is on a mission to learn the truth about terroir, starting in Campbeltown.
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The whisky virgin
23 May 2019
Are Islay whiskies suitable for beginners?
The Virgin heads to Islay to find out if its whisky really is too intense for beginners.
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Features
27 May 2019
Islay’s turbulent whisky history
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
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Features
24 September 2019
Whisky makers rediscover bere barley
The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
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Features
28 June 2018
Meet the Scotch whisky hybrids
Blenders are exploring the boundaries of flavour by mixing Scotch with other world whiskies.
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Features
06 August 2018
10 of the world’s weirdest whiskies
A crackpot collection of some of the craziest creations in the Scotch whisky universe.
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Features
02 April 2019
The rise of the community-owned distillery
Owned by its community, a new form of whisky distillery is giving back to the local economy.
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Features
31 March 2016
Does barley variety affect whisky flavour?
A bid to answer one of Scotch whisky’s most contentious questions – by enlisting some expert help.
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Features
17 September 2019
Scotch grain whisky’s pot still revival
Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
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Features
27 March 2017
Putting whisky waste to good use
More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
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Features
28 November 2017
Get ready for Royal Wedding whisky
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
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Features
24 December 2017
The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2017
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
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Features
08 March 2019
How is whisky supporting gender equality?
Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
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Features
18 July 2016
A Scotch summer selection
Dave Broom has hand-picked a selection of Scotch whiskies to perfectly match the warmer weather.
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Features
12 February 2018
Worm tubs: the inside story
Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
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Features
31 May 2018
Top 10 races for whisky-loving athletes
These are the hotspots to hit if you want to earn your drams the hard way.
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Features
05 September 2018
The whiskies inspired by film and television
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
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Features
15 February 2016
The multifunctional whisky distillery
From Kirkliston to Ailsa Bay via many detours, the history of the flexible whisky-making facility.
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Features
18 May 2016
Phenol fables: peat’s secrets uncovered
Dave Broom explores how peat is cut and burned, and busts myths surrounding PPM and peaty water.
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Features
31 July 2018
15 Scotch whisky distilleries making gin
These are the whisky distilleries gaining a reputation for their Scottish gins.
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Features
20 June 2017
Ardbeg: the resurrection
Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
People (4)
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Interviews
12 July 2018
Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò
One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.
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Interviews
04 February 2016
Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.
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Whisky heroes
10 August 2015
Joseph Hobbs
The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.
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Whisky heroes
09 May 2019
Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho
The single malt pioneers supplied politicians and celebrities from their famed London store.
Collecting & Investing (4)
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The collectors
02 September 2019
Derek Mather, Artisan Restaurant
The Wishaw restaurateur owns the ‘world’s only’ complete range of Bruichladdich Valinches.
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The collectors
07 February 2017
Emmanuel Dron, The Auld Alliance
Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.
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The collectors
04 April 2017
Claive Vidiz, The Whisky Collection
The almost 3,500-strong collection is on public display at Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience.
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The collectors
20 September 2017
Patrick de Schulthess, Strathisla
What started as a hobby turned into a sound investment for this Strathisla-loving Swiss.