Back to the Future Day
The world has changed since Marty McFly first graced our screens; it has for whisky at any rate.
The world has changed since Marty McFly first graced our screens; it has for whisky at any rate.
These are the trends shaping the whisky industry, according to producers, writes Becky Paskin.
A discriminatory Dutch nightclub reminds Becky Paskin why whisky must be more inclusive.
Peated whisky brands could learn a lesson from hot sauce producers, says Becky Paskin.
The world is full of flaws, says Dave Broom, but that makes it endlessly fascinating.
A poorly worded press release has Dave Broom considering Scotch whisky’s individuality.
As you scan the eager faces of a masterclass audience, just how much are they taking in?
The spring chill at the start of this year’s festival can’t mask the gathering’s huge warmth.
Fèis Ìle 2019 reminded Dave Broom that ‘whisky island’ is always changing.
The spontaneity of Laphroaig's #OpinionsWelcome campaign is just what Scotch whisky needs.
Dave Broom acquires a new t-shirt, and with it a sudden realisation of time passing.
If a distillery visitor centre is being upgraded, so should the staff training, says Dave Broom.
Does yeast matter in Scotch? Most distillers would say no – but their US colleagues might disagree.
The momentum of progress embodies the story of human evolution, but is it a one-way street?
Whisky must adopt a different approach to tap China’s market potential, writes Dave Broom.
A trip to Japan reminds Dave Broom how all our senses influence our appreciation of whisky.
A complicated trek to Islay reiterates what the whisky festival is all about to Dave Broom.
Whisky shows are no longer the sole preserve of Scotch – or indeed whisky – finds Dave Broom.
They serve a purpose, says Dave Broom, but discourage us from exploring the wider world.
Engaging with the world around you can help heighten your whisky experience, writes Dave Broom.
How long does it take to make a whisky cask? More than 200 years, as Richard Woodard discovers.
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?
Investigating the history of the 1926 single malts that sold for US$1m-plus at auction.
After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
The distillery is launching a pop-up bar to celebrate its new limited edition Glenmorangie Spìos.
British and American Sign Language speakers can now get a taste of the Edinburgh attraction.
The distillery has released a new single malt with no cask information or tasting notes.
Work with us to reignite economic growth in Scotland, Scotch whisky industry tells new MSPs.
Visit distilleries usually closed to the public, as well as rare drams at the annual festival.
Kaleidoscope at Devonshire Square in the City will be open to non-members of the society.
The new NAS single malt is the first permanent addition since Corryvreckan in 2009.
The new blended malt is inspired by a legendary explorer but designed for ‘modern spirits drinkers’.
Tours and tastings will celebrate the Highland distillery’s landmark this Saturday.
Jim Murray has named an American whiskey as ‘whisky of the year’ for three years running.
For the first time, Port Ellen and Brora are absent from Diageo’s annual Special Releases.
The oldest globally available release from Talisker is the first in a new Sherry-inspired range.
The Scotch brand has created a bespoke line of sunglasses fashioned out of used whisky casks.
A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
Whisky and fashion collaborations are in season, but are these partnerships more than marketing?
A seasonal foray through all manner of apple-accented dishes – with a dram on the side.
From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.
The Whisky Prof explains one of the most complex and fascinating processes in whisky creation.
A series of blending classes has given the Whisky Virgin new-found respect for blends.
Compass Box’s controversial bottling gets the Virgin treatment, with the aid of a sweary friend.
Golf, shellfish and exfoliation all feature during the Virgin’s idyllic island getaway.
Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
A crackpot collection of some of the craziest creations in the Scotch whisky universe.
Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
It’s made for drinking, so why have some whiskies now become collectors’ items?
Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
Dave Broom endeavours to make sense of the factors affecting how we nose and taste whisky.
We celebrate it every year, but how did the Burns Night tradition begin?
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
Haggis, for sure, but what else is needed for the festivities on 25 January? Find out here.
Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
What qualities have we come to expect from the world’s best bars? Becky Paskin investigates.
One of Scotland’s greatest monarchs, with a keen interest in warfare, sport – and aqua vitae.
The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.
The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
The story of one of the 19th century’s great black-market whisky still manufacturers.
First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.
From Prohibition to the 1950s, the life of one of Scotch whisky’s greatest entrepreneurs.
The Scottish chemist is believed to be the pioneer of Bourbon’s sour mash process.
The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
The London whisky lover calls himself an ‘accidental accumulator’, rather than a collector.