NAS whisky
If age is only a number, no age whisky is a can of worms. Dave Broom reaches for the tin opener.
If age is only a number, no age whisky is a can of worms. Dave Broom reaches for the tin opener.
If whisky enthusiasts hate on NAS, caramel and grain, it’s only because they really love Scotch.
Long-haul flights prompt reflections on what it is to be Scottish – and what it is to be Scotch.
'Scotch whisky' is now legally recognised in Botswana. Who cares? Lots of people – and here's why.
Outdated, sexist stereotyping will only deter the very demographic companies are seeking to attract.
Dave Broom’s approach to tasting whisky is methodical, but this is how to ‘not taste’ it.
Progressing the debate on transparency and Scotch whisky – and discussing what should happen next.
At a time when consumers clamour for more information about whisky, why does the law forbid it?
If Scotch whisky could make a New Year resolution for 2016, what should it be? A few thoughts…
The ‘safe’ revamp of Glenrothes represents a lost opportunity, says Richard Woodard.
Does Scotch single malt’s absence from a leading bar show speak volumes about cocktail snobbery?
Dave Broom reflects on the site so far and why you won’t see any ‘PR fluff’ on here any time soon.
Three recent releases prompt thoughts on the quest for true value in Scotch whisky.
Reflecting on a busy Islay Festival 2018, Becky Paskin presents her ultimate survival guide.
How Marxist theory could teach the Scotch whisky industry a lesson on the perils of leadership.
If a distillery visitor centre is being upgraded, so should the staff training, says Dave Broom.
In the race to win over younger consumers, can a spoonful of sugar help the whisky go down?
The simple pleasures make this life blessed: the right music, the right room, the right whisky.
Do you think the regulations governing Scotch whisky are too tough? Be careful what you wish for…
The discovery of a fake 1903 Laphroaig is a shocking but eerily familiar tale, says Dave Broom.
And, according to Richard Woodard, most single malts shouldn’t even try.
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.
What does the striking new look and range rethink say about the modern face of single malt?
With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
After the single malt’s revamp, has it found its place in the whisky world?
The new move by Chivas Regal says a lot about the current state of the Scotch whisky market.
The challenges of building a £100m new distillery, by the man who came up with the idea.
A behind-the-scenes look at the revamp of the world’s third most popular Scotch whisky.
After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
Scotchwhisky.com may only have been in operation for three months, but what a year it’s been.
Media reports tell of a single malt Scotch whisky ‘drought’, but the facts tell a different story.
The Elements of Islay producer intends to build a whisky distillery on the island’s south coast.
The independent bottler has introduced age statements in a step ‘toward greater transparency’.
Glenrothes has refreshed its core NAS range with new names, liquid and a peated cask-matured whisky.
The £2k Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest Solera is presented in a crystal Baccarat decanter.
New bottling aims to celebrate distillery’s two centuries of whisky-making knowledge and tradition.
Diageo’s new NAS Talisker release underpins its goal to become largest malt retailer in GTR by 2018.
Elixir Distillers has bottled the ‘deeply complex’ Karuizawa Ambassadors’ Collection for charity.
Elixir Distillers’ plans include ‘underground’ warehousing, floor maltings and a rum still.
Scapa Glansa is the second NAS single malt Scotch whisky from the island distillery this year.
Further debate on transparency is needed, say SWA members, following our open letter on the issue.
Lack of stock means expressions will be discontinued – but no increase in NAS products.
The distillery has released the fourth annual expression in its NAS series.
The wrong whisky was filled into some bottles of the Speyside single malt series’ new Batch 4.
The new range, exclusive to travel retail, includes four NAS single malt whiskies.
NAS single malt Quintessence, finished in five Californian red wine casks, will be priced at £1,000.
Wolfburn Aurora is an NAS single malt from Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery.
Chivas Brothers is to relaunch Scapa, commencing with the release of a new NAS single malt.
Visitors can expect behind-the-scenes tours and one-off events at the whisky distilleries.
New NAS bottling Blas is a collaboration between distillery and menswear designer Patrick Grant.
The new NAS single malt is the first permanent addition since Corryvreckan in 2009.
British and American Sign Language speakers can now get a taste of the Edinburgh attraction.
Created by the Craigellachie Hotel, the expression combines eight Speyside malts.
The single malt collection is inspired by the elements wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
The three whiskies have been sourced from Speyside, Islay and Highland distilleries.
A new report suggests more whiskies aged under 10 years are to come, complete with age statements.
The second annual auction arranged by industry ambassadors will benefit Scottish charity the Ben.
Even more rare and ‘exceptional’ bottles have been added to Whisky.Auction’s charity auction.
The Lowlands distillery’s new whisky has been finished in ex-red wine casks for up to three years.
Do Scotch whisky producers want a rule change to allow greater transparency for the consumer?
Islay distillery publishes the detailed recipe for ‘The Classic Laddie’ expression on its website.
The Speyside distillery has launched its first single malt since reopening in 2013.
Film tells story of nude photographer Spencer Tunick’s project among Colombia’s warring factions.
The Islay distillery’s Sherry-influenced malt will form part of Kilchoman’s core portfolio.
Glen Garioch 1967 bottling marks company’s first foray outside the world of blended Scotch.
The Highland distillery’s sixth Cask Strength release is 100% matured in ex-Sherry casks.
Detailed information on the make-up of Port Charlotte Scottish Barley is now available online.
Fèis Ìle release brings the Scotch whisky transparency debate to the Islay Festival.
Milsean – Gaelic for ‘sweet things’ – is extra-matured in heavily toasted Portuguese red wine casks.
Macallan Edition No 2 celebrates distillery’s collaboration with restaurant El Celler de Can Roca.
A range of single malt expressions will be offered alongside a variety of cheese pairings.
The Exciseman is the last of the three releases celebrating Arran’s whisky heritage.
The new single malt offers ‘the ideal introduction’ to Sherry cask-matured whiskies.
The 2018 limited release line-up is completed by a blend of six coastal single malts.
Highland Park Scottish Ballet commemorates the national dance company’s 50th anniversary.
The distillery’s ‘designer cask’ expression is back on the market with a limited release.
Annual blended malt releases will look at the various influences on whisky flavour.
The launches follow the withdrawal of the distillery’s 17-year-old and 21-year-old malts.
The Game of Thrones-themed blended whisky will be available globally from this month.
The Islay single malt’s peatiest expression is revived four years after its ‘final’ release.
Islay distillery promises more open approach as thousands sign up to Compass Box campaign.
Collectivum XXVIII features spirit from all 28 of the company’s active malt distilleries.
The colour-focused line-up is cut as part of a rethink of the single malt’s portfolio.
The range redesign comes as the Orkney single malt launches a new series of special editions.
Almost 40 years after its closure, the lost grain distillery has released its first official whisky.
The Islay distillery is discontinuing its entry-level malt and introducing four new whiskies.
The currently silent Islay distillery will be set up to produce various styles of whisky.
The limited edition is being launched to celebrate the Islay malt brand’s 10th anniversary.
The Speyside distillery has revealed the first two whiskies in its new experimental series.
The highly anticipated but ‘worst kept secret in malts’ is revealed months ahead of release.
The Thurso distillery is releasing the area’s first Scotch whisky in 150 years later this month.
The low-priced aged single malt forms part of Aldi’s Christmas spirits range.
The oldest release from Port Ellen distillery is among Diageo’s 2016 Special Releases.
Bartenders named the blended malt as the world’s best-selling and trendiest Scotch.
The Islay distiller claims its publication of The Classic Laddie recipe next month is legal.
It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
How old’s that whisky? Does it matter? Numbers have got the Whisky Virgin’s head in a spin.
An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.
Gaz Regan discovers a regal-sounding creation inspired by New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré.
Ryan Chetiyawardana serves up a tempting selection of cocktails suited to warmer days and nights.
Fiona Beckett caught up with Peter Hannan, award-winning butcher and meat supplier extraordinaire.
A seasonal foray through all manner of apple-accented dishes – with a dram on the side.
It may be an Irish pub in New York, but what does the World’s Best Bar have to offer Scotch fans?
The Whisky Virgin puts aside his preconceptions to discover the beauty of youthful Scotch.
A search for ancestral roots leads the Virgin on a quest for Irish whiskey’s true style.
Will age-stated Japanese whiskies become an endangered species, the Whisky Virgin wonders?
Deciphering the complex code of the brain and the senses as they assess and evaluate every glass.
Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
What started as a means to mask poorly made spirits has grown into a delicious whisky alternative.
A who’s who of Scotch whisky is on hand to answer this most challenging of questions.
The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
From Glenfiddich to Glen Grant, these are the world’s most popular Scotch malt whiskies.
Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
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.
Secondary maturation in Scotch whisky is a recent, but nonetheless fascinating, phenomenon.
Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.
Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
One of Scotland’s greatest monarchs, with a keen interest in warfare, sport – and aqua vitae.
Bill Murray’s jet-lagged and jaded movie star remains his most celebrated film role.
A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
These early bottlings from Cadenhead challenge the historic narrative of single malt.
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.
The winemaker’s fondness for rare Highland Park bottlings came about during a trip to Italy.
The almost 3,500-strong collection is on public display at Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience.