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From the editors 17 May 2016

Whisky’s role in Russia’s doping scandal

As the sophistication of Russia’s doping programme is revealed, Scotch has a small part to play.
From the editors 30 April 2016

Spirit of Speyside: Caves and car parks

Car park tastings, a bat cave, the shadowy hand of the whisky maker and the weird ways of wood.
From the editors 31 October 2018

How rare do you like your whisky?

Rarity has many facets, writes Dave Broom, including the decision to share the rare.
From the editors 20 February 2017

The importance of whisky archives

How can it be that in an industry with so much history, Scotch whisky archives are so scarce?
From the editors 03 July 2015

Big in Botswana?

'Scotch whisky' is now legally recognised in Botswana. Who cares? Lots of people – and here's why.
From the editors 09 October 2015

Let's hear it for the ladies

With more women than ever enjoying a wee dram why does gender stereotyping still exist at all?
From the editors 21 October 2015

Back to the Future Day

The world has changed since Marty McFly first graced our screens; it has for whisky at any rate.
From the editors 14 December 2016

The Bourbon boom’s boost for Scotch

American whiskey sales are buoyant; blended Scotch sales less so. But there’s a silver lining…
From the editors 22 December 2016

The long history of fake whisky

The discovery of a fake 1903 Laphroaig is a shocking but eerily familiar tale, says Dave Broom.
From the editors 17 July 2015

Weegie whisky

Glasgow’s past is inextricably linked with Scotch – but you wouldn’t necessarily know that today.
From the editors 29 March 2017

The Cognac that thinks it’s a single malt

A new release from Martell in the US says much about the rise and rise of single malt Scotch.
From the editors 29 April 2016

Spirit of Speyside: The Living Past

Archives and a liquid Speyside ramble illustrate how the past persists and informs the present.
From the editors 19 February 2016

Transparency revisited

Compass Box has revealed its hand: transparency’s ‘Third Option’. And now? Over to the industry…
From the editors 19 October 2016

Keepers of the Quaich: honouring the many

Thousands of people contribute to Scotch whisky’s success, not just an elite few.
From the editors 02 August 2017

Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch

As rare malts hog the headlines, isn’t it time that less expensive drams got some respect?
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.
From the editors 12 September 2018

Calling out whisky marketing bull

Dave Broom is enraged upon reading a press release announcing the launch of Allt-a-Bhainne.
From the editors 09 August 2017

A postcard from Islay

For whisky fans and Hebridean seabirds alike, aromas evoke special memories, discovers Dave Broom.
From the editors 19 September 2018

Scotch’s rulebook: a liberating force?

Far from stifling innovation, says Richard Woodard, Scotch’s regulations can inspire it.
From the editors 24 July 2019

Whisky marketing can’t live in the past

Pure Scot’s ‘puerile’ Instagram posts look depressingly familiar, says Richard Woodard.

News (87)

Latest news 13 September 2016

Chivas Brothers revamps blending team

The changes represent a ‘significant development’ for the producer of Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal.
Latest news 22 August 2019

Rye-finished Chivas headed for Australia

Chivas Extra 13 is decorated with ‘iconic images of Americana’ and inspired by Prohibition.
Latest news 03 October 2016

Chivas Regal’s first blended malt: Ultis

Chivas Regal Ultis combines five Speyside single malts and is priced at US$200 a bottle.
Latest news 01 October 2018

Chivas 50 marks Manchester United triumph

Chivas Regal’s oldest release to date celebrates the team’s 1968 European Cup victory.
In depth 06 October 2016

Why has Chivas moved into blended malt?

The new move by Chivas Regal says a lot about the current state of the Scotch whisky market.
Latest news 03 November 2016

Chivas to invest £40m in new bottling site

The Chivas Regal owner will close its Paisley site and move bottling operations to Dumbarton.
Latest news 01 September 2016

Scotch sales flat in mixed year for Chivas

Scotch whisky industry’s second biggest player reports Chivas Regal sales down, Ballantine’s up.
In depth 08 September 2016

Chivas: The only way is up – or is it?

With Scotch sales flat and difficulties in China, could 2017 be a year of change for Chivas?
Latest news 02 October 2019

Chivas creates Manchester United whisky

A blended Scotch has been created in honour of the English football club and its former manager.
Latest news 18 April 2017

Chivas funds climate change research

One PhD student will receive £4,000 to study the effects of climate change on water supply.
Latest news 12 September 2019

Chivas Brothers opens Glasgow HQ

The whisky firm’s Blythswood Square base is said to be ‘a vote of confidence’ in Scotch’s future.
Latest news 02 July 2018

Chivas XV launched as ‘contemporary’ blend

Finished in Cognac casks, the new blended Scotch is designed for ‘high-energy celebrations.
Latest news 09 August 2018

Chivas Regal signs to Manchester United

The blended Scotch has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Premier League football team.
Latest news 03 December 2018

Chivas 50 raises £21,780 for charity

The whisky was made to mark the anniversary of Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup win.
Latest news 15 July 2016

Chivas funds ‘innovative’ social start-ups

Five social enterprises share US$750,000 funding in culmination of second year of The Venture.
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.
Latest news 14 March 2017

Javier Bardem visits Strathisla

The Oscar winner swapped Macallan for Chivas Regal on a visit to the Speyside distillery.
Latest news 06 April 2017

World’s highest outdoor whisky bar opens

Alfresco 64 in Bangkok stocks an exclusive Chivas Regal blend that is the first of its kind.
Latest news 11 February 2016

Mixed performances by Pernod Scotch brands

Chivas down, The Glenlivet up in the last six months of 2015 as difficulties continue in China.
In depth 20 July 2017

Why did Billy Walker buy Glenallachie?

The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
Latest news 19 October 2017

Glen Keith distillery releases single malt

The Speyside distillery has launched its first single malt since reopening in 2013.
Latest news 04 November 2015

‘Masculine’ Ballantine’s Hard Fired unveiled

Introducing Ballantine’s Hard Fired, a smoky, ‘masculine’ Scotch finished in extra-charred casks.
Latest news 03 October 2017

Billy Walker spells out Glenallachie plans

The Speyside distillery’s new owner plans to release ‘affordable, premium quality’ malts.
Latest news 12 July 2017

Glenallachie sold to Billy Walker

The Speyside distillery has been bought by a consortium headed by the former BenRiach MD.
Latest news 10 November 2015

Royal Salute reveals $40,000 Age Collection

Royal Salute has unveiled the Age Collection, a set of 10 blended Scotch whiskies, for US$40,000.
Latest news 27 June 2019

Secret Speyside Collection of malts launched

The range includes 15 malts from Caperdonich, Longmorn, Glen Keith and Braes of Glenlivet.
In depth 01 February 2016

How to spot fake spirits in Russia

Getting under the skin of Russia’s vast and potentially lethal black market in counterfeit spirits.
In depth 28 January 2016

Russia’s deadly fake whisky

Counterfeit copies of western brands don’t just disappoint consumers – they can kill them.
In depth 04 April 2018

GlenAllachie’s new dawn

The Speyside distillery steps into the spotlight with the first whiskies released by its new owners.
In depth 28 March 2017

Canadian whisky heritage centre fights axe

Tourism officials, residents and whisky fans are battling to save the historical centre.
In depth 30 December 2016

The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2016

Recalling a year of shocks, surprises, new whiskies, fake bottles and controversy.
In depth 31 May 2017

Is whisky really a recycling villain?

The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
In depth 27 October 2015

The Bourbonisation of Scotch whisky

Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
In depth 07 December 2016

Scotch finds a new path in Korea

As more consumers turn their backs on whisky, distillers are trying a number of fresh ideas.
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.
In depth 25 July 2019

Is this a golden age for whisky archaeology?

The years to come could shed a new light on the dark early days of Scotch whisky making.
In depth 07 December 2015

Obituary: David Urquhart (1952-2015)

Commemorating the life of a proud son of Moray and one of Scotch whisky’s best-loved characters.
In depth 14 April 2016

The truth about the Scotch whisky shortage

Media reports tell of a single malt Scotch whisky ‘drought’, but the facts tell a different story.
In depth 02 March 2016

Scotch whisky exports: ripe for recovery?

After three consecutive years of shipment declines, where does the industry go from here?
In depth 04 May 2016

Analysing Brown-Forman’s BenRiach buy

Did the Jack Daniel’s owner overpay in spending £285m on BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh?
In depth 31 December 2015

The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2015

Scotchwhisky.com may only have been in operation for three months, but what a year it’s been.
In depth 26 September 2019

Emeishan and the dawn of Chinese whisky

The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
In depth 29 December 2017

The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2017

Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
Latest news 14 February 2017

Pernod to publish nutritional info on Scotch

Consumers will soon be able to access detailed content via QR codes on every bottle.
Latest news 10 May 2016

Longmorn reopens after chemical spill

The distillery was forced to close after a chemical spill resulted in an evacuation of the plant.
Latest news 13 April 2017

The Glenlivet unveils travel retail trio

The range includes no-age-statement, 18-year-old and 19-year-old single cask whiskies.
Latest news 20 September 2016

Scapa launches first peated whisky

Scapa Glansa is the second NAS single malt Scotch whisky from the island distillery this year.
Latest news 13 February 2018

The Glenlivet 12 returns to UK this summer

The single malt expression will be available on shelves once more after a three-year absence.
Latest news 04 September 2018

‘Bold’ Allt-A-Bhainne to ‘shake up’ Scotch

The distillery’s first official whisky is designed to appeal to ‘adventurous’ drinkers.
Latest news 05 September 2017

The Glenlivet 12 will return in three years

The withdrawal of The Glenlivet expression shocked whisky fans, but plans are afoot for its return.
Latest news 19 March 2018

Last Glenugie buildings set for demolition

The warehouse demolition is the final chapter in the story of the Peterhead distillery.
Latest news 23 September 2016

Royal Salute blend marks Union of the Crowns

Travel retail exclusive 32-year-old commemorates the accession to the throne of King James VI.
Latest news 07 June 2017

Royal Salute unveils 21yo Polo Edition

The new blend will launch in Singapore travel retail before a global roll-out later this year.
Latest news 20 June 2017

Royal Salute 30yo Flask Edition released

The limited edition release is a collaboration with award-winning designer Afroditi Krassa.
Latest news 04 December 2015

Glenfiddich gets green light to expand

Approval has been granted for a multi-million pound expansion of the Speyside distillery.
Latest news 26 November 2015

Distillery worker invents driver sample kits

A distillery worker has created a whisky kit to stop motorists missing out on tasting sessions.
Latest news 16 May 2018

Royal Salute marks wedding with $10k blend

The first of only 70 luxury Royal Salute bottles will be gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Latest news 24 June 2016

Scotch whisky industry digests Brexit shock

‘Significant uncertainty’ will follow UK vote to leave EU, warns Scotch Whisky Association.
Latest news 19 July 2019

‘Earliest’ whisky still mention found

The 1505 entry in Aberdeen’s Burgh Records mentions a still to make ‘aquavite’ and rosewater.
Latest news 29 March 2018

Walker releases first GlenAllachie whiskies

The Speyside distillery is releasing six single casks ahead of its core range launch.
Latest news 13 July 2018

Buchanan’s moves into blended malts

The blended Scotch brand is the latest to introduce a blended malt expression, Buchanan’s Select.
Latest news 08 May 2018

Raffle returns for World Whisky Day 2018

Buy a ticket for the charity raffle and you could win over £2,000 worth of whisky.
Latest news 25 April 2019

Scottish Leader debuts first blended malt

The blended whisky brand’s first foray into the style is exclusive to global travel retail.
Latest news 26 May 2016

Glenlivet single cask trio mark Pullman link

First single cask releases into the US celebrate distillery’s connection with luxury rail operator.
Latest news 20 January 2016

Mike Keiller joins Last Drop board

Ex-Morrison Bowmore CEO to take charge of financial and corporate strategy at rare spirits business.
Latest news 02 June 2016

Scapa Jutland released to mark famous battle

Scapa distillery has released a single malt to commemorate the Battle of Jutland’s centenary.
Latest news 22 March 2018

Rare whiskies to feature in charity auction

More than 70 rare whiskies are for sale at the Worshipful Company of Distillers auction.
Latest news 04 September 2019

Chinese whisky ‘won’t compete’ with Scotch

Pernod Ricard has said its Chinese distillery won’t ‘cannibalise’ Scotch whisky’s market share.
Latest news 11 February 2016

Bailie Nicol Jarvie blend ‘could be revived’

The cult blended Scotch’s return would require a rebuilding of mature malt whisky stocks.
Latest news 03 June 2016

BenRiach MD named Entrepreneur of the Year

Billy Walker received the award just hours after selling his company for £281 million.
Latest news 26 September 2017

Ballantine’s launches single malts series

Glenburgie, Glentauchers and Miltonduff single malts have been released under the blend’s brand.
Latest news 23 November 2017

Clydeside distillery opens in Glasgow

Glasgow’s whisky renaissance takes a step forward with the opening of Clydeside distillery.
Latest news 23 November 2015

Industry responds on transparency debate

Further debate on transparency is needed, say SWA members, following our open letter on the issue.
Latest news 11 October 2016

Longmorn replaces 16-year-old with new range

A ‘reinterpreted’ 16-year-old and a new 23-year-old will be released globally in 2017.
Latest news 02 July 2018

GlenAllachie core range revealed

The line-up of four malts follows Billy Walker’s acquisition of the Speyside distillery.
Latest news 04 July 2018

Grant’s range has radical revamp

Changes include the renaming of the flagship blend and the launch of three new expressions.
Latest news 01 October 2015

Scotch sales to ‘return to growth’ this year

After years of decline the SWA has predicted Scotch exports will improve within the year.
Latest news 17 December 2015

Scotch whisky industry makes exports promise

The Scotch whisky industry has signed a charter to help promote Scottish food and drink overseas.
Latest news 09 December 2016

Distillery go-ahead for Dunrobin Castle

The Sutherland castle’s out buildings will be transformed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
Latest news 02 March 2017

First female leader appointed head of SWA

Karen Betts joins from the British FCO, where she was previously British ambassador to Morocco.
Latest news 29 August 2019

Pernod Ricard builds China whisky distillery

The drinks giant has started building a malt whisky distillery in Sichuan province.
Latest news 16 October 2018

Last Drop Distillers’ Tom Jago dies aged 93

The industry legend and man behind the Diageo Classic Malts has passed away.
Latest news 30 November 2016

Mad Men-themed whisky bar opens in London

Swift in London’s Soho will serve over 240 different whiskies with an opulent 1950s-style vibe.
Latest news 20 September 2017

North of Scotland releases first whisky

Almost 40 years after its closure, the lost grain distillery has released its first official whisky.
Latest news 04 November 2015

Compass Box: an open letter to the industry

Do Scotch whisky producers want a rule change to allow greater transparency for the consumer?
Latest news 17 October 2016

Booker’s resists Scotch Whisky Bible revival

Scotch returns to the podium in this year’s rundown, but an American rye is Whisky of the Year.
Latest news 21 March 2016

Arran founder Harold Currie passes away

The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.

Features (36)

Cocktails 11 December 2015

Winter whisky drinks

An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.
Cocktails 01 June 2017

The world’s best rooftop whisky bars

A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
Cocktails 24 August 2016

Whisky Cobbler

Turn down the abv but up the flavour with these Scotch whisky takes on the classic Cobbler.
Cocktails 02 October 2019

11 Best London Cocktail Week whisky events

From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.
Cocktails 08 November 2017

London’s best Scotch Old Fashioneds

Move over Bourbon; it’s time for Scotch whisky to take on the Old Fashioned.
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.
Cocktails 12 January 2017

The Rusty Nail

It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
Food 19 December 2017

Christmas whisky cocktails and bar food

Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
Cocktails 10 December 2018

7 easy Christmas whisky cocktail recipes

Liven up the party or warm up by the fire with one of these Christmas cocktail recipes.
The whisky virgin 05 September 2017

How do you choose your first whisky?

The Whisky Virgin searches for help in buying a first bottle of Scotch… and finds it down the pub.
Cocktails 04 July 2016

Morning Glory Fizz

Naren Young illustrates the often overlooked versatility of the humble Fizz cocktail.
Food 30 November 2016

St Andrew’s Day food and whisky pairings

All the recipes and whisky advice you could possibly need to host your own St Andrew’s Day feast.
Food 05 April 2016

Spring flavours: food and whisky

In food terms, spring offers invigorating, fragrant flavours as nature revives and revitalises.
Features 06 December 2016

A Christmas whisky gift guide with a twist

Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
Features 13 September 2017

The Royal Family’s love of Scotch

From King George IV to Prince William, British royalty has played a big part in whisky’s success.
Features 18 February 2019

Blended malts return to the spotlight

The style that almost vanished from the whisky universe is now very much back in vogue.
The whisky virgin 09 August 2015

Four Colours Macallan

From Speyside to Homebase, the delights and limitations of malt whisky’s journey into colour.
Features 01 August 2019

Are blends moving towards transparency?

Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
Features 17 September 2018

Top 10 best-selling Scotch whiskies

A global rundown of the world’s most popular drams – with not a single malt in sight.
Features 16 August 2017

Recalling the great fake Macallan scandal

The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
Features 19 August 2019

Is a second ‘whisky loch’ brewing?

With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
Features 04 December 2018

The whisky gift guide for every budget

From stocking fillers to blowout experiences, we’ve got presents for whisky fans on every level.
Features 16 September 2019

Glenlivet’s pioneering whisky history

How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
Features 21 December 2016

Memorable Christmas whisky moments

Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
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?
Features 18 January 2017

The changing role of the master distiller

As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
Features 02 January 2017

Whisky wishes: Scotch trends in 2017

Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
Features 01 November 2016

Scotch-loving US Presidents

Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
Features 24 September 2018

Top 10 best-selling Scotch malt whiskies

From Glenfiddich to Glen Grant, these are the world’s most popular Scotch malt whiskies.
Features 08 August 2019

The tenacity of Orkney’s early whisky makers

The islands’ early Scotch producers defied the odds to put Orkney's whisky on the map.
Features 21 January 2016

Scottish toasts: the whisky industry’s picks

Scotch whisky personalities choose their favourite Scottish toasts with which to raise a dram.
Features 05 January 2017

Scotch whisky distilleries to open in 2017

Scotland is set to welcome seven new distilleries in 2017, plus the relaunch of an old favourite.
Features 08 May 2017

How to make a best-selling blend

Maintaining quality and consistency is vital when you’re selling millions of bottles a year.
Features 19 July 2017

Distillery cats: Scotch’s legendary mousers

The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
Features 27 June 2018

Infinity bottle tips from master blenders

Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
Features 12 May 2016

On the rocks: drinking whisky with ice

The whys and wherefores of adding ice to your whisky. It’s more complicated than you might think…

People (9)

Interviews 03 December 2018

Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers

The maker of Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s says blends – and malts – are often misunderstood.
Whisky heroes 27 March 2018

Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal

From Prohibition to the 1950s, the life of one of Scotch whisky’s greatest entrepreneurs.
Famous whisky drinkers 16 May 2018

Robert Mitchum

The story of one of the great actors of Hollywood’s golden age – and his love of Scotch.
Interviews 04 August 2016

James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers

Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.
Interviews 21 April 2016

Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
Whisky heroes 21 March 2019

Sam Bronfman, Seagram

The story of the flawed business genius who transformed the way the world sells liquor.
Whisky heroes 15 August 2019

Scotch Watch: the Ballantine’s geese

The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
Whisky heroes 17 October 2018

Harold Currie, Isle of Arran

'Hal' Currie brought distilling back to the Isle of Arran after more than 150 years.
Whisky heroes 09 January 2019

Pip Hills, Scotch Malt Whisky Society

A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Collecting & Investing (4)

The collectors 02 May 2019

Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers

The master blender on how his whisky collection has transformed into a record of his career.
The collectors 06 March 2017

Bob Hulsebosch, Glenugie

For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.
The collectors 07 February 2018

Aaron Chan, Club Qing

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