Expensive but poor cocktails can jog on
There’s no excuse for a poorly made cocktail if it costs the earth.
There’s no excuse for a poorly made cocktail if it costs the earth.
Originality needn’t depend on ripping up the rulebook, according to Richard Woodard.
Large or small, new whisky ventures can be capricious creatures, says Richard Woodard.
Danish creativity reminds Dave Broom that the course of whisky innovation never has run smooth.
What’s more outrageous: cocktails served in capsules or the fact it’s a Scotch? asks Becky Paskin.
To many whisky lovers, a silent distillery is a lost treasure. But is that the whole story?
Musings on mental retention, Bob Dylan’s Never-Ending Tour and the whisky festival circuit.
Dave Broom reflects on the impact the traditional flavoured spirit has on our whisky today.
Dave Broom finds much to celebrate in the diverse whiskies of Australia and New Zealand.
The ‘safe’ revamp of Glenrothes represents a lost opportunity, says Richard Woodard.
The discovery of a fake 1903 Laphroaig is a shocking but eerily familiar tale, says Dave Broom.
The mysterious story – and equally mysterious whisky – of one Corporal Mill.
Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
Looking back at this year’s sun-filled festival – the good, the bad and the downright odd.
Three recent releases prompt thoughts on the quest for true value in Scotch whisky.
Peated whisky brands could learn a lesson from hot sauce producers, says Becky Paskin.
They serve a purpose, says Dave Broom, but discourage us from exploring the wider world.
When is a fake not a fake? Dave Broom tells a tangled tale of a 1977 bottle of Highland Park.
Whisky is a humble spirit at heart, says Dave Broom – something we should never forget.
As art and music converge, there are links with how we appreciate whisky, says Dave Broom.
In a world awash with whisky, warns Dave Broom, there’s no place for lazy innovation.
A whisky bar’s history reflects the shifting stereotype of its drinkers, says Dave Broom.
At a time when consumers clamour for more information about whisky, why does the law forbid it?
American whiskey sales are buoyant; blended Scotch sales less so. But there’s a silver lining…
Archives and a liquid Speyside ramble illustrate how the past persists and informs the present.
If age is only a number, no age whisky is a can of worms. Dave Broom reaches for the tin opener.
What do Lidl’s cut-price whiskies have in common with Diageo’s latest batch of collectors’ items?
The spectacular vineyards of the Douro Valley may yield valuable lessons for Scotch.
Bagpiper, McDowell’s and the SWA acting as ‘cultural shock troops’. Where will it all end?
Dave Broom deliberates the symbolic meaning behind gifting a quaich to the new US President.
Dave Broom reflects on the focus on local ingredients at the Tokyo International Bar Show.
Macallan’s 72 Year Old has Dave Broom wondering if some whisky is deserving of a high price.
Visiting Seattle, Dave Broom has his mind blown by the innovative use of barley varieties.
Bottle flipping has new whisky distilleries trapped in a Catch-22, Dave Broom discovers.
The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
If you’re buying whisky at auction it will pay to do your own research, says Dave Broom.
Another high-quality option just made the whisky world that bit more exciting, says Dave Broom.
Tales of the Cocktail is exhausting, enthralling – and increasingly embracing Scotch whisky.
An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and Scotch.
Car park tastings, a bat cave, the shadowy hand of the whisky maker and the weird ways of wood.
On his final day at the Speyside whisky festival, Dave takes his Quaich on a trek up Ben Rinnes.
A decade after his untimely death, Dave Broom pays tribute to the legendary whisky and beer writer.
As the Winter Olympics dominates our TV screens, Dave Broom celebrates whisky’s vital role.
Dave Broom argues why historical sites such as Lindores and Kennetpans must be preserved.
The Highland single malt marks master distiller Richard Paterson’s 50 years in whisky.
Getting under the skin of Russia’s vast and potentially lethal black market in counterfeit spirits.
Counterfeit copies of western brands don’t just disappoint consumers – they can kill them.
Two new companies – one in the UK, one in China – are opening a fresh chapter in whisky investment.
The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
Once touted as Islay’s ninth whisky distillery, here’s the full story behind Gartbreck.
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?
Distillers face the threat of a 25% tariff on single malt exports as a trade war escalates.
Assessing the impact of a hard exit from the EU on the eve of a crucial Commons vote.
Special Releases pricing has soared in recent years – but how and why? Let’s crunch some numbers…
Assessing the pros and cons of being part of the European Union for the Scotch whisky industry.
Media reports tell of a single malt Scotch whisky ‘drought’, but the facts tell a different story.
With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
After the single malt’s revamp, has it found its place in the whisky world?
As more consumers turn their backs on whisky, distillers are trying a number of fresh ideas.
The challenges of building a £100m new distillery, by the man who came up with the idea.
Now just an empty shell, the Falkirk distillery could be producing spirit within two years.
Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
Famous Grouse owner will open new central Glasgow HQ, ending Perth’s proud Scotch whisky heritage.
Work has begun to resurrect the Highlands distillery, as its original stills are sent for repair.
The Lowland distillery will replace its original whisky with a new style of single malt.
The highly regarded 30-year-old single malt originally retailed for only £80.
The first single malt whisky from Annandale distillery for 99 years has been bottled.
Montgomery Scott is a blended whisky inspired by Scotty, the original series’ famous engineer.
Aged in three different casks, the latest release from the Highland distillery will cost £3,500.
New releases will embrace Bitcoin’s blockchain technology in a bid to combat fake whisky.
The new Norlan VAILD is designed to focus attention on flavour and aroma in whisky.
Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut marks the release of the sci-fi sequel.
The company has launched its first bottles but is yet to build a distillery in Raasay or the south.
Known for its old and rare whiskies, the show will return in November under a new name.
The warehouse demolition is the final chapter in the story of the Peterhead distillery.
The inaugural event will take place this summer, offering Scottish whisky, gin, music and food.
The latest releases from the Speyside single malt will cost £5,400 and £82 respectively.
The expression returns as part of the Speyside distillery’s core range after a three-year absence.
The new expression from the Kintyre distillery offers a ‘true taste of Campbeltown’.
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.
The whisky has been created to celebrate the Netflix film about the life of Robert the Bruce.
The Speyside distillery has claimed an Indian whisky company’s label is too similar to its own.
Whisky lovers can earn a certificate in whisky history, blending and distilling.
The new adaptation will open in Scottish cinemas on 5 May before a UK-wide release.
The release honours the charity’s centenary and the bottler’s personal history with the RAF.
Bottles sold from the Prince’s cask of Royal Lochnagar 30 Year Old have so far raised £225,400.
The new whiskies in Benromach’s Heritage collection have been aged for more than 40 years.
The refurbishment will transform the distillery into a ‘world-class whisky destination’.
Golfers Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke have helped create the two new whiskies.
The 1978 vintage whisky from the silent distillery marks 200 years since its founding.
The winning entrant will receive membership to the distillery’s preservation society.
Simon Coughlin will head up a new whisky unit at French drinks group Rémy Cointreau.
Two new whisky releases are part of a competition to win a bottle of Tobermory 42-year-old.
Wolfburn Aurora is an NAS single malt from Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery.
A new blend from the makers of the Glover combines Scotch with whisky from Indian distiller Amrut.
First community-owned Scotch whisky distillery enters final crowdfunding push.
Limited edition single malt Highland Inspiration marks start of distillery building.
Former Macallan managing director Willie Phillips has been appointed chairman of Ardgowan.
The range includes no-age-statement, 18-year-old and 19-year-old single cask whiskies.
The range will include eight-year-old, 15-year-old and 40-year-old single malt whiskies.
The distillery cat is the latest ‘famous’ face honoured with a ‘Bottle Your Own’ cask.
World Whisky Day founder plans to visit 60 Scotch distilleries in a day for charity.
The single cask range marks the start of construction of Ardnahoe, Islay’s ninth whisky distillery.
A total of 55 bottles were collected for the raffle during the Great Whisky Distillery Challenge.
Scotch producers claim government figures show ‘fairer’ taxes generate more revenue for economy.
The total tax paid on an average bottle of Scotch in the UK is set to rise to £10.20.
The site near Badger Falls conceals an illegal still used to make whisky during the 1700s.
The Macallan and Highland Park owner will relocate to 100 Queen Street in spring 2017.
Rare breed Galician beef with your Mortlach? London members’ bar uses Scotch in new ‘duets’ menu.
Isle of Arran Distillers’ second venture on the island is now producing a ‘heavily peated’ spirit.
Beam alters its fan club name, admitting its definition of the word ‘men’ was not clear to everyone.
The online sale of rare bottles donated by the industry will help fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
The Highland distillery will launch new 12-, 18- and 21-year-old whiskies in 2020.
The new releases include ‘spirit drink’ Stranger & Stranger and blended malt whisky Juveniles.
The distillery will tailor its production process to help create its customers’ ideal whisky.
The distillery has added the limited edition expression to its stable of wine-influenced whiskies.
The blender has withdrawn its single grain brand after postponing plans for a Borders distillery.
The distillery is launching a pop-up bar to celebrate its new limited edition Glenmorangie Spìos.
Smokehead High Voltage is introduced as a ‘more intense’ version of the Islay single malt.
The mystery Islay malt is fully matured in Sherry casks and said to taste of ‘barbecued banana’.
The Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 commemorates the tourist attraction’s 50th anniversary.
The whisky, targeted at a ‘new generation of drinker’, has been finished in ex-Cognac casks.
The Speyside distillery has revealed a duo of ‘incredibly sweet’ wine-finished Taiwan exclusives.
The Swedish distillery’s new Intelligens single malt was designed using artificial intelligence.
The Speyside distillery’s new ‘unrepeatable’ limited edition has been made using now-retired stills.
The high-strength Madeira-finished blended malt is adorned with a label echoing Madeiran art.
The 12 Pointer is one of a series of only 12 bottles released by the distillery in 2002.
The spirits retailer is set to open a second London store on Great Portland Street next month.
The first entry in the Paragon of Time Collection is the distillery’s oldest release yet.
The 19-year-old single malt celebrates the reopening of the Speyside distillery in 1998.
Compass Box is releasing a new Hedonism expression in honour of its female workforce.
A new online tool matches users’ personal flavour preferences to one of six blended whiskies.
The 58-year-old single cask whisky is the distillery’s first commercial bottling in its history.
Three whiskies heralding from the same cask have been finished in different woods.
The bottling is a marriage of four different casks including a ‘rare’ Pedro Ximénez Sherry butt.
Elixir Distillers has bottled the ‘deeply complex’ Karuizawa Ambassadors’ Collection for charity.
Buy a ticket for the charity raffle and you could win over £2,000 worth of whisky.
A 16- and 21-year-old single malt are new additions to Aberfeldy’s travel retail range.
The independent bottler has revamped its range of single cask whiskies with four new decanters.
The distillery map from the BBC’s Scotch! The Story of Whisky series will be auctioned for charity.
Counterfeit bottle caps case represents a number of legal firsts, the organisation says.
The four heavily peated malts from Bruichladdich include the youngest Octomore so far.
The distillery’s stillhouse will be entirely dismantled and rebuilt under the plans.
The Edinburgh single malt’s two-tier scheme allows members to monitor its maturing spirit.
The United States has threatened to impose increased taxes on Scotch and Irish whisky.
The distillery’s ‘designer cask’ expression is back on the market with a limited release.
The new plant will continue the revival of the John Crabbie name in Scotch whisky.
Plans to revive the Islay distillery have been submitted to the local council for approval.
The hand-built surfboards are the latest Beyond the Cask initiative from the single malt.
The Speyside distillery has been named one of Time Magazine’s 2019 Greatest Places to visit.
The Beyond the Cask partnership with cycle maker Renovo claims to be a world’s first.
The two cult distilleries will restart production by 2020 in a £35m investment by owner Diageo.
Bagpiper exports are halted and McDowell’s labelling is set to change following ‘helpful’ talks.
The YoCo Club wants to make Scotch whisky accessible to under-45s using a subscription-based model.
A UK exit from the European Union risks huge damage to the industry, says government minister.
The opening marks the start of a new chapter for the luxury Speyside single malt.
Appointment marks move to a new collaborative approach to production for Burn Stewart blend.
Whisky fans are asked to come forward with memories, artefacts and photographs.
Funding round looks to raise £5.5m to build whisky and gin distillery in castle grounds.
The complete set from 2001 to 2016 could fetch up to £25,000 at Bonhams in Edinburgh.
Two bottles with labels designed by Sir Peter Blake and Valerio Adami were sold in Dubai.
Plans for new distillery, microbrewery and visitor attraction will be considered by local council.
Scottish Government award will help fund construction at the £12m project west of Glasgow.
The whisky, called 1770, is the first of its kind produced in the city in over 100 years.
The 54-bottle set from the closed Japanese distillery could fetch up to HK$6m at auction.
Only 106 bottles of the Highland single grain, priced at £2,400 each, will be released.
The £100m-plus new facility will take over single malt production after ‘rigorous’ tests.
The Aultmore, Craigellachie and Aberfeldy whiskies will be available in travel retail.
The currently silent Islay distillery will be set up to produce various styles of whisky.
Tours and tastings will celebrate the Highland distillery’s landmark this Saturday.
The line-up of four malts follows Billy Walker’s acquisition of the Speyside distillery.
The cask strength expression is part-matured at Jameson’s old distillery in Dublin.
Speyside malt is sold by Berry Bros & Rudd seven years after moving in opposite direction.
The 1972 bottling joins more than 80 lots of Macallan in the Hong Kong sale next Friday.
The Peter Blake and Valerio Adami 60-year-old malts will be sold by Bonhams in Hong Kong.
The Speyside single malt has appointed a woman to the role for the first time in its history.
Campbell Evans named as new non-executive director of the online Scotch whisky marketplace.
James Eadie’s Trade Mark X blend has been recreated 160 years after its conception.
The two 60-year-old single malts fetched more than US$1m each at auction in Hong Kong.
The measure may be introduced in Scotland within months after the Supreme Court ruling.
UK Scotch sales fell by 1m bottles after spring duty rise, says Scotch Whisky Association.
Lagavulin and actor Nick Offerman have produced a comedic Scotch tribute to the Yule Log broadcast.
The Scotch brand has redesigned and renamed its core range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
A bottle of what appears to be Scotch whisky has been discovered within a Victorian time capsule.
Glasgow’s historic Pump House is being converted into a £10.5m Scotch whisky distillery.
A bottle of the ‘world’s most valuable whisky’ is to be auctioned in Edinburgh this autumn.
WooWhiskey claims its new wooden whisky cubes will enrich the oak flavours in every glass.
‘Respect democracy’, Association is told, after legal defeat in Court of Session.
Scottish court ruling questioned by Scotch Whisky Association as case goes to UK Supreme Court.
Ian Macleod Distillers hopes to have the coveted Lowland distillery operational by 2019.
Plans to resurrect the cult Lowland single malt are awaiting approval by Falkirk Council.
The second edition of No Name is a ‘more refined’ version of the bottler’s peatiest whisky.
Workers at Scotland’s largest Scotch whisky company have voted to strike in the run-up to Christmas.
The single pot still whiskey returns to the Spot Whiskeys range following a 50-year absence.
A new owner is being sought for the home of Famous Grouse and blended Scotch Cutty Sark.
The Scotch brand has created a bespoke line of sunglasses fashioned out of used whisky casks.
Scotland’s first crowdfunded distillery, 100% green energy-powered, is ready to open.
The peated whisky will join the distillery’s burgeoning range of Lowland single malts.
The Moray distillery has launched Tamnavulin Double Cask in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Only members of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society are now able to purchase bottlings.
Twelve Scotch whiskies from Loch Lomond Distillers are to go on sale in the US for the first time.
The first whisky to be produced by Tel Aviv’s Milk & Honey distillery will be auctioned next month.
The much-anticipated Sherry-matured single malt returns after a three-year hiatus.
The new blended malt is inspired by a legendary explorer but designed for ‘modern spirits drinkers’.
The renowned whisky consultant leaves a global distilling legacy behind him.
The Scotch whisky industry has urged the UK government to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Long considered a ‘unicorn’ whisky, a miniature of ‘Malt Mill’ has surfaced at auction.
Macallan and Highland Park owner saw earnings reduced by global political and economic volatility.
Tributes have been made to the distillery’s head of communications following his sudden death.
Introducing Ballantine’s Hard Fired, a smoky, ‘masculine’ Scotch finished in extra-charred casks.
The single grain Scotch launched by the footballer will be joined by a new expression this month.
The Sutherland castle’s out buildings will be transformed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
Richard Paterson has created a unique whisky for chef Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul project.
The city-based distillery has added two new stills to double its whisky making capacity.
Strike action across Diageo’s Scotch distilleries was due to commence on 17 September.
Billy Walker received the award just hours after selling his company for £281 million.
The Double Single, the latest Compass Box release, consists of just one malt and one grain whisky.
Plans for the multi-million-pound Edinburgh attraction have been approved by authorities.
The distillery has revised its malts range after drinkers criticised its previous bottlings.
The Islay distillery is giving whisky enthusiasts the chance to visit the 2016 Feis Ile for the day.
The team behind London’s Black Rock bar have launched a quirky new whisky subscription service.
Karen Betts joins from the British FCO, where she was previously British ambassador to Morocco.
HRH has requested the whisky, gifted to him upon a distillery visit, be bottled for charity.
Just 184 bottles of 30-year-old Royal Lochnagar gifted to Prince Charles are to be sold.
The £12m distillery will produce both peated and unpeated Lowland malt whisky.
A peated version of the blended malt whisky has launched, but only in select bars worldwide.
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’s 10th Private Edition whisky has been made using a strain of local yeast.
All of Diageo’s Scotch operations will be affected by strikes resulting from a pay dispute.
The independent bottler has introduced age statements in a step ‘toward greater transparency’.
The Isle of Harris distillery has finally opened following seven years of planning.
Improved sales of Johnnie Walker have turned the drinks group’s Scotch sales around.
Distilling has been revived at Bladnoch after an Australian businessman saved the Lowland site.
The renowned American whiskey maker has passed away unexpectedly in San Francisco.
The industry legend and man behind the Diageo Classic Malts has passed away.
The French owner of Glen Moray distillery has purchased the blended Scotch.
The home of The Famous Grouse has been sold to the crystal manufacturer’s owner.
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!
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
Dial up the scream factor for your Halloween movie night with these spooktacular whisky pairings.
Liven up the party or warm up by the fire with one of these Christmas cocktail recipes.
An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.
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.
Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
The last of our spring-themed features – and an indispensable guide to seasonal whisky mixing.
Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.
Its origins lie in 19th century New Orleans, yet the Sazerac remains a classic whisky cocktail.
Despite endless interpretations, the attraction of the Old Fashioned lies in its simplicity.
For over 200 years, the Mint Julep has offered icy refreshment on sweltering summer days.
Whisky and fashion collaborations are in season, but are these partnerships more than marketing?
Fiona Beckett visits Severn & Wye to learn about the art of farming, curing and smoking salmon.
As campaigners battle to keep Landseer’s painting in Scotland, we delve into its history.
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.
Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
Which whisky will you choose to complement your chocolate indulgence this Easter?
Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
Fiona Beckett meets Rhuaridh Buchanan, affineur and supplier of cheese to London’s top restaurants.
Fiona Beckett caught up with Peter Hannan, award-winning butcher and meat supplier extraordinaire.
Salt: currency, source of conflict, pre-requisite for human life. And every cook’s best friend.
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
Scotland’s famous biscuit finds its place in the pantheon of whisky and food pairing.
Scotland’s rivers are among the world’s best for catching salmon, a perfect match for whisky.
Cold weather calls for hearty dishes – and a pinch of the right spice can make all the difference.
A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.
Whisky is an excellent, if not exactly obvious, partner to your summer salads.
Summer is all about cooking outdoors, from barbecues and picnics to terrace drinking and dining.
Whether you’re flipping sweet or savoury pancakes, add a drop of Scotch – you won’t regret it.
From Morels to Chanterelles, mushrooms offer a quintessentially autumnal touch to the table.
Citrus fruit is more than a whisky tasting note – consider these sweet and sour recipes with a dram.
From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.
It may be an Irish pub in New York, but what does the World’s Best Bar have to offer Scotch fans?
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
Our Whisky Prof explains the flavour impacts of worm tubs and shell-and-tube condensers.
There’s only one Glenlivet – so why have so many other single malts also used the name?
The curious name for a 245-litre cask could have roots in the wizarding world, says the Prof.
If pre-1960s single malt was so wonderful, why isn’t it being made any more? The Prof answers all.
Does barley variety affect whisky flavour like grapes do with wine? The Prof has the answer.
Scotch whisky must be at least three years old – but why? War, in part, provides the answer.
Who better to disentangle the complex concept of solera systems than our resident Whisky Professor?
Far from being an aesthetic afterthought, the shape and size of a still has a huge effect on whisky.
The Sherry-like cask seasoning agent was once commonly used by whisky distillers.
It’s one of Scotch whisky’s three ingredients, but opinion differs on yeast’s impact.
The Whisky Professor explores the differences between steam and fire-heated stills.
A few Scotch whisky distilleries use condensers made of steel, rather than copper, but why?
Analysing the vital – but often misunderstood – role that water plays in the making of whisky.
Celebrate Easter by hunting for top-quality chocolates to pair with the whiskies in your cabinet.
The Whisky Virgin discovers the price of rare whisky, but its value is another question altogether.
The Whisky Virgin wonders what the gold, silver and bronze awards adorning some bottles really mean.
The Virgin won’t be daunted by an apparently useless gift. All you need is a little imagination…
The Whisky Virgin is a huge fan of grain whisky, but doesn’t think it gets the respect it deserves.
The Virgin wonders whether certain types of water can negatively affect a whisky’s flavour.
Our amateur Whisky Virgin is introduced to Scotch through a formative Islay experience.
A frustrating brush with the latest Ardbeg release leaves the Virgin with a fresh dilemma.
Will age-stated Japanese whiskies become an endangered species, the Whisky Virgin wonders?
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.
The Whisky Virgin longs for a naked picnic staring deep into Jim Murray's inviting, golden eyes.
Our Whisky Virgin is feeling the heat and on the hunt for cooler ways to enjoy his whisky.
One man’s journey through the complex and endlessly fascinating pathways of home whisky-making.
The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
The compelling tale of one of the most infamous episodes in British corporate history – 30 years on.
After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.
Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
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’.
American craft distillers are breaking from tradition to explore new avenues of flavour creation.
Delving into the history of the whisky decanter. Could it be set for a 21st-century renaissance?
What started as a means to mask poorly made spirits has grown into a delicious whisky alternative.
With the distillery’s last warehouses set for demolition, we look back at its history.
A mass tasting of the Campbeltown distillery’s 2016 release of 13 single cask single malts.
The whys and wherefores of diluting your dram: when to add water, how much and why.
It is imperative for new releases to convey brand identity, but how do producers achieve success?
The new Isle of Skye distillery documents key milestones from building work to production.
From quaich to tumbler to specialist tasting glass, this area of whisky has never stopped evolving.
Deciphering the complex code of the brain and the senses as they assess and evaluate every glass.
Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
Whether shooting bottles or a dram, up your whisky photography game with advice from the pros.
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.
A crackpot collection of some of the craziest creations in the Scotch whisky universe.
How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
New distilleries are expensive – and you can’t sell a bottle for years. How do you survive the wait?
Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
The industry has not always succeeded in its attempts to end gender stereotyping in Scotch.
Glen Highland whisky, anyone? Unveiling some of the world’s most notorious fake Scotch products.
Stuck for Father’s Day ideas? Then spoil your dad this Sunday with a whisky-filled day out.
Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
From stocking fillers to blowout experiences, we’ve got presents for whisky fans on every level.
We celebrate it every year, but how did the Burns Night tradition begin?
Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
These are the hotspots to hit if you want to earn your drams the hard way.
As one of whisky’s three ingredients, yeast offers huge possibilities in flavour creation.
Dave Broom has hand-picked a selection of Scotch whiskies to perfectly match the warmer weather.
What separates malts from blends? How must this be worded on packaging? Dave Broom has the answers.
The historic bottler embraces change and continuity, 123 years after it was established.
Distilleries are rediscovering the unique flavours oats can bring to whisky.
From Glenfiddich to Glen Grant, these are the world’s most popular Scotch malt whiskies.
Thinking about buying your own cask of maturing whisky? Here’s a guide to what’s out there.
Looking into the past, present and future of the Highland distillery, founded in 1843.
A global rundown of the world’s most popular drams – with not a single malt in sight.
Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
Bill Lumsden tells us how the concept of the Madeira-finished Private Edition release developed.
Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
The ambitious series of single cask bottlings now spans six decades from the 1950s.
These are the whisky distilleries gaining a reputation for their Scottish gins.
Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
The city that ruled the whisky world is back in the spotlight after decades of decline.
A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.
Can the maverick Islay distillery maintain its independence after acquisition by Rémy Cointreau?
How much do you really know about Scotch whisky?
Go one better than a bottle of Scotch and give an alternative Christmas whisky gift this year.
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at Macallan’s architectural and distilling marvel.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
With 10 whisky distilleries opening this year, Scotch is on track for unprecedented growth.
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
Looking for the perfect whisky gift for your Secret Santa? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
Secondary maturation in Scotch whisky is a recent, but nonetheless fascinating, phenomenon.
One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.
Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.
Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.
The chairman of Douglas Laing & Co. on blended malts, family ties and Clutha distillery.
Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
Great Odin’s raven! To the original Anchorman, ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’ is kind of a big deal.
From Martinis to Macallan (via lager), James Bond's taste in alcohol is as varied as his love life.
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’.
The author of A Clockwork Orange was almost as prolific with whisky and he was with the pen.
Scotch featured heavily in the crime author’s works, including The Maltese Falcon and Red Harvest.
The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
America’s first great TV star sure loved his food, cigarettes and, of course, Scotch whisky.
The English-born journalist and polemicist loved controversy, and Johnnie Walker Black Label.
The author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s was a supremely talented writer with a penchant for J&B Rare.
Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.
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.
Bill Murray’s jet-lagged and jaded movie star remains his most celebrated film role.
The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.
The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.
'Hal' Currie brought distilling back to the Isle of Arran after more than 150 years.
The man who founded Glenury Royal distillery – and who famously walked 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.
The brothers created one of the world’s most successful blended whiskies, Old Vatted Glenlivet.
The little-known story of the man who wrote one of Scotch whisky’s most important books.
He was the man behind the distillery’s cult 1960s and 1970s bottlings – but how did he do it?
Was the founder of Royal Brackla distillery really as arrogant and spiteful as we’re led to believe?
As a man, he was a ‘happy Hercules’ – and, as a distiller, a larger-than-life self-promoter.
The story of the African orphan who became a famous figure in the Speyside town of Rothes.
How a flamboyant entrepreneur popularised the eponymous Irish whiskey by selling bar-to-bar.
The saga of ‘Grant of Glenlivat’, the early days of legal distillation – and a fairies’ curse.
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.
Flamboyance, fraud and 500 talking parrots: when boom turned to bust with the ‘Pattison Crash’.
The life of the determined creator of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Scotch’s biggest family business.
The William Grant distiller on his successes, failures and balancing innovation with brand identity.
The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
The coded labels, originally born out of necessity, have created a cult whisky range.
These early bottlings from Cadenhead challenge the historic narrative of single malt.
The winemaker’s fondness for rare Highland Park bottlings came about during a trip to Italy.
The German collector loves Speyside, thanks in part to a memorable tasting with Ronnie Cox.
The Falkirk native is enchanted by Rosebank distillery, particularly bottlings by SMWS.
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 whisky vlogger on how he ‘collects’ whiskies for others to try as much as for himself.
The Whiskyfun man talks through his abiding passion for the enigmatic drams of Clynelish and Brora.
It was whisky’s storied history that turned museum worker Josh Feldman into an avid collector.
The rare whisky expert collects ‘anything and everything’ and has a fondness for unique bottles.
A rare look inside the German’s 25-year collection, including a series of 1960s Laphroaigs.
The Wishaw restaurateur owns the ‘world’s only’ complete range of Bruichladdich Valinches.
The master blender on how his whisky collection has transformed into a record of his career.