Whisky education: The rusted lock
The ending of Diageo’s Masters of Whisky programme will damage Scotch as a whole, says Dave Broom.
The ending of Diageo’s Masters of Whisky programme will damage Scotch as a whole, says Dave Broom.
The ‘safe’ revamp of Glenrothes represents a lost opportunity, says Richard Woodard.
The misreporting of news has effects that stretch beyond whisky awards, says Becky Paskin.
Why Scotch marketers should beware swapping one dead language for another.
It’s glib, glitzy and plain bizarre, but does the £40k whisky watch have a deeper significance?
As rare malts hog the headlines, isn’t it time that less expensive drams got some respect?
Difficult times can emphasise the resilience of whisky and humanity, writes Dave Broom.
American whiskey sales are buoyant; blended Scotch sales less so. But there’s a silver lining…
Planes, trains and automobiles as Dave Broom leaves County Cork for the pleasures of Port Ellen.
In Scotch whisky and in the wider world, says Richard Woodard, nothing lasts forever.
When whisky enters the luxury sphere, says Richard Woodard, it should do so on its own terms.
If a distillery visitor centre is being upgraded, so should the staff training, says Dave Broom.
A Brighton bat walk stirs thoughts of silent stills and dormant distilleries in Dave Broom.
Whisky has the power to transport us through time, but it’s a matter of chance, says Dave Broom.
Rare Scotch whisky has moved out of the reach of many, but there’s still pleasure to be had.
Dave Broom reflects on the shift in seasons, and maturation of the modern whisky drinker.
A poetic reverie leads Dave Broom to ponder the need to ‘tread softly’ when tasting whisky.
Reflecting on a busy Islay Festival 2018, Becky Paskin presents her ultimate survival guide.
Fèis Ìle 2019 reminded Dave Broom that ‘whisky island’ is always changing.
Blade Runner 2049 has Dave Broom questioning the reliability of aroma memories.
If you’re buying whisky at auction it will pay to do your own research, says Dave Broom.
As the sophistication of Russia’s doping programme is revealed, Scotch has a small part to play.
Richard Woodard vents his frustration at the legendary writer’s shortcomings.
Deep in the Outer Hebrides, Dave Broom is awe-struck by a reminder of whisky’s ancient foundations.
Single malt is more than a spirit; it’s a sum of environment and culture, says Dave Broom.
Aaron Sorkin’s political drama, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and the persistence of marketing messages.
News from Tales of the Cocktail that chief engineer Dave Broom has won not one but two Spirited ...
Ambassadors have a commitment to whisky, which is why getting their brand message right is so vital.
The whisky industry has changed but the same welcoming spirit remains, writes Dave Broom.
As extraordinary whiskies become the preserve of a privileged few, how about spreading the love?
The great sommelier proved you can combine ambition and drive with humility, says Richard Woodard.
And, according to Richard Woodard, most single malts shouldn’t even try.
Could gin soon be more popular than Scotch in the UK? Let’s all calm down, says Richard Woodard.
The knowledge and kindness Wallace Milroy afforded Dave Broom will be a lasting memory.
A discriminatory Dutch nightclub reminds Becky Paskin why whisky must be more inclusive.
Scotch whisky, much like the traditional tobacconist, needs to evolve to appeal to a new audience.
Tales of the Cocktail is exhausting, enthralling – and increasingly embracing Scotch whisky.
Distilled spirits do not contain gluten, so why are some brands allowed to say it, and some aren’t?
Dave Broom discovers shifting sands in the culture of perfume making and asks what whisky can learn.
Bagpiper, McDowell’s and the SWA acting as ‘cultural shock troops’. Where will it all end?
A complicated trek to Islay reiterates what the whisky festival is all about to Dave Broom.
Whisky, like music, has the power to evoke a visceral response in us, writes Dave Broom.
An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and Scotch.
When is a fake not a fake? Dave Broom tells a tangled tale of a 1977 bottle of Highland Park.
Swanky visitor centres are no substitute for inspiration and imagination, says Richard Woodard.
An innovative Irish whiskey project opens up a new world of traceability and flavour profiles.
Porridge purist Dave Broom has extended his whisky mantra to the most important meal of the day.
Two great figures of Port and Scotch whisky, connected by their personal prejudices.
Car park tastings, a bat cave, the shadowy hand of the whisky maker and the weird ways of wood.
For whisky fans and Hebridean seabirds alike, aromas evoke special memories, discovers Dave Broom.
Dave Broom is impartial to chocolate eggs, but there are other ways to enjoy Easter.
Pure Scot’s ‘puerile’ Instagram posts look depressingly familiar, says Richard Woodard.
A whisky bar’s history reflects the shifting stereotype of its drinkers, says Dave Broom.
Be selective about your whisky-drinking moments for optimum cheer, and have a very Merry Christmas.
As the Winter Olympics dominates our TV screens, Dave Broom celebrates whisky’s vital role.
Welcome, friends, to what we want to be the first stop for any whisky lover on the internet.
A recent Instagram post has Dave Broom redefining the success of distillery innovations.
The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
The discovery of a fake 1903 Laphroaig is a shocking but eerily familiar tale, says Dave Broom.
Danish creativity reminds Dave Broom that the course of whisky innovation never has run smooth.
Compass Box has revealed its hand: transparency’s ‘Third Option’. And now? Over to the industry…
Predictions are dangerous, says our chief engineer, so he’s compiled a wish list instead.
Dave Broom reports from Japan on the challenges facing the country’s whisky industry.
It’s been hotly tipped as the spirit to watch, says Dave Broom, but is this whisky’s year?
With more women than ever enjoying a wee dram why does gender stereotyping still exist at all?
How can it be that in an industry with so much history, Scotch whisky archives are so scarce?
Dave Broom ponders the relationship between Sherry and Scotch whisky in sunny Spain.
Thoughts from a Washington DC museum trip on the collision of money and art, patronage and ...
In the first of a series of Speyside musings, Dave Broom packs his bags in a state of confusion.
Long-haul flights prompt reflections on what it is to be Scottish – and what it is to be Scotch.
With consumer focus shifting to flavour, should Scotch be worried about legalised cannabis?
We should consider whisky in the same way Denis ‘The Madness’ McQuade approached football.
Cult bottles spark furious bidding wars and soaring prices. But just who is being greedy here?
Clichés are rooted in truth, says Dave Broom, so don’t ignore them – but look beyond them.
Time among the vines in Champagne reminds Richard Woodard of grain’s vital importance.
Dave Broom deliberates the symbolic meaning behind gifting a quaich to the new US President.
The spectacular vineyards of the Douro Valley may yield valuable lessons for Scotch.
A visit to Cognac reminds Richard Woodard that ‘single’ malts aren’t quite what they seem.
A trip to San Francisco has Dave Broom pondering what lessons whisky can learn from rum.
Scotland’s native oak must be nurtured if it’s to be used for whisky-making, says Dave Broom.
Gender-appropriate whisky has no place in a world devoted to fighting sexism, says Becky Paskin.
A mysterious algorithm conjures a link between the transparency-loving blender and psychedelia.
Diageo’s Harry Potter-esque innovations aren’t all that far-fetched, says Dave Broom.
In whisky as in art, says Dave Broom, we need to find space for our own interpretations.
A day of scything reminds Dave Broom that some whisky-making skills should stay unchanged.
Does yeast matter in Scotch? Most distillers would say no – but their US colleagues might disagree.
The construction and early life of the Islay distillery is part cautionary tale, part inspiration.
A jaunt around New York uncovers a forgotten Scotch cocktail classic that’s due a revival.
A new release from Martell in the US says much about the rise and rise of single malt Scotch.
Grain plants may lack the romance of single malt distilleries, but that doesn’t make them dull.
How long does it take to make a whisky cask? More than 200 years, as Richard Woodard discovers.
An evening immersed in the world of Cognac prompts more thoughts on age and transparency in Scotch.
Dave Broom wonders why whisky doesn’t embrace the floral flavours found in ancient Scottish spirit.
Peated whisky brands could learn a lesson from hot sauce producers, says Becky Paskin.
Maybe if we treat blends as ‘special’, says Richard Woodard, that’s just what they’ll become.
It’s the same premise as a gin and tonic, so why the resistance to Highballs, asks Dave Broom?
A new project promises to delve deep into the island’s history – with Scotch footing the bill.
Dave Broom is enraged upon reading a press release announcing the launch of Allt-a-Bhainne.
Sometimes too much choice makes it hard to see the wood for the trees, says Dave Broom.
Musings on mental retention, Bob Dylan’s Never-Ending Tour and the whisky festival circuit.
An undefined term and a path toward too much choice will complicate an already complex industry.
A poorly worded press release has Dave Broom considering Scotch whisky’s individuality.
Dave Broom reflects on the life and legacy of one of whisky’s most lovable characters.
Archives and a liquid Speyside ramble illustrate how the past persists and informs the present.
Attempts to ‘simplify’ Scotch whisky are only complicating it further, says Becky Paskin.
Macallan’s 72 Year Old has Dave Broom wondering if some whisky is deserving of a high price.
These are the trends shaping the whisky industry, according to producers, writes Becky Paskin.
Brands have a duty to teach the whole truth, not just their own version, says Becky Paskin.
'Scotch whisky' is now legally recognised in Botswana. Who cares? Lots of people – and here's why.
To endure, Scotch whisky brands need to practise genuine innovation, says Dave Broom.
If age is only a number, no age whisky is a can of worms. Dave Broom reaches for the tin opener.
Restless meanderings on irons and irony, kettles, espresso machines and hot water bottles.
There’s no excuse for a poorly made cocktail if it costs the earth.
Dave Broom reflects on the site so far and why you won’t see any ‘PR fluff’ on here any time soon.
With Port Ellen, Brora and Rosebank set to reopen, Dave Broom looks at the broader context.
There’s no problem categorising whisky flavour profiles, but have we been doing it the right way?
A rose-tinted view of Scotch’s ‘outlaw’ history is pure marketing BS, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom joined an expedition of whisky lovers on an icy mountain for an unusual launch.
What’s more outrageous: cocktails served in capsules or the fact it’s a Scotch? asks Becky Paskin.
There are better places to build a new distillery, reckons Dave Broom. How about Tiree?
There’s a new breed of bar in town set to revolutionise the way we drink whisky.
Employing all of the senses to accomplish a full appreciation of whisky’s resonance of place.
Looking back at this year’s sun-filled festival – the good, the bad and the downright odd.
In a joyless age, is whisky allowed to make us smile? Sober thoughts on booze and happiness.
Tennessee’s finest may be supplanting Scotch in British consumers’ affections. But does it matter?
Greatness sometimes comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
Some thoughts on William S Burroughs, ‘junk’, freewill and the modern Scotch whisky industry.
Whisky and beer share common ingredients and flavours, so why aren’t there more collaborations?
There’s a camaraderie building between Scotch and ‘other’ whiskies, says Dave Broom.
Originality needn’t depend on ripping up the rulebook, according to Richard Woodard.
The curious tale of a manatee reminds Dave Broom of whisky’s power to conjure an epiphany.
Carlsberg probably isn’t the world’s best, says Dave Broom, but can anything really be?
Three recent releases prompt thoughts on the quest for true value in Scotch whisky.
Whisky bars should take inspiration from coffee shops when designing menus, says Becky Paskin.
Johnnie Walker has a new expression, finished in rye casks. One question, says Dave Broom: why?
The simple pleasures make this life blessed: the right music, the right room, the right whisky.
Dave Broom acquires a new t-shirt, and with it a sudden realisation of time passing.
The opening of the Isle of Raasay distillery reminds Dave Broom of the importance of community.
A trip to Israel reminds Dave Broom of our need to blend spices, tea, music – and whisky.
Like fine wine, great whisky comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
The fun and games at Spirit of Speyside are a sign whisky’s becoming more relaxed, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom argues why historical sites such as Lindores and Kennetpans must be preserved.
Large or small, new whisky ventures can be capricious creatures, says Richard Woodard.
How should Scotch counter the craft spirits challenge? Beat them? Join them? Or buy them?
Geopolitical risk and economic stagnation have hit Scotch’s export numbers. Is America the answer?
The weirdest element of Whiskey Union is Diageo's departure from convention.
Outdated, sexist stereotyping will only deter the very demographic companies are seeking to attract.
While mostly ignored by malt aficionados, whisky regions are still important indicators of flavour.
Whisky shows should be for everyone, not just those who can afford them.
A sojourn on Islay prompts a further exploration of the topic of barley and its impact on whisky.
At a time of widespread unpredictability, Scotch is enjoying mixed fortunes in the UK.
In the quest for whisky information, says Dave Broom, never neglect the power of emotion.
As art and music converge, there are links with how we appreciate whisky, says Dave Broom.
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner gives Dave Broom food for thought on whisky writing.
Jacques Tati, silo thinking and corporate fragmentation: why they matter to Scotch
Whisky-scented moustache wax is another attempt by Johnnie Walker to grab the attention of hipsters.
Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
Glasgow’s past is inextricably linked with Scotch – but you wouldn’t necessarily know that today.
A 75-year-old Mortlach raises questions of perceived identity, character and the passage of time.
Whisky has come a long way in Africa, but the journey into consumers’ hearts has only just begun.
Innovation is rife around the whisky world, from Midleton to Hakushu. Where does that leave Scotch?
Scotch remains the whisky role model – but there’s competition. What can Japan teach the industry?
The world has changed since Marty McFly first graced our screens; it has for whisky at any rate.
At a time when consumers clamour for more information about whisky, why does the law forbid it?
Progressing the debate on transparency and Scotch whisky – and discussing what should happen next.
In the race to win over younger consumers, can a spoonful of sugar help the whisky go down?
If Scotch whisky could make a New Year resolution for 2016, what should it be? A few thoughts…
Do recent shipment declines signal the end of Scotch whisky’s long-running export success story?
Whisky has become a commodity to be traded and make a few speculators some money.
The spring chill at the start of this year’s festival can’t mask the gathering’s huge warmth.
On his final day at the Speyside whisky festival, Dave takes his Quaich on a trek up Ben Rinnes.
American firms buying Scotch whisky companies proves the category has a bright future ahead of it.
Thousands of people contribute to Scotch whisky’s success, not just an elite few.
Oslo and Singapore may differ in climate but their whisky messages are the same, says Dave Broom.
Don’t forget the employees working tirelessly behind the scenes of distilleries, says Dave Broom.
The UK Foreign Secretary’s working knowledge of whisky is patchy, to judge from a speech this week.
Dave Broom is inspired by the common dedication and passion shown at the first World Whisky Forum.
Flavour and efficiency are not enemies; embrace the evolution of barley, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom reminds us that Scotch is made to be enjoyed year-round, not just in winter.
Rather than easing our fears, barriers only encourage them to multiply, says Richard Woodard.
The momentum of progress embodies the story of human evolution, but is it a one-way street?
Dave Broom has plenty of advice to share, from tastings and transportation, to kilts and pants.
The enigmatic director can teach us a thing or two about whisky tastings, says Richard Woodard.
A centuries-old text reminds Dave Broom of the open-eyed joy that whisky once inspired.
The wood used to age whisky adds to its story, says Richard Woodard, but let’s get our facts right.
A decade after his untimely death, Dave Broom pays tribute to the legendary whisky and beer writer.
Whisky shows are no longer the sole preserve of Scotch – or indeed whisky – finds Dave Broom.
Whisky Speed Dating reminds Becky Paskin why knowledge sharing is so vital in innovation.
Has there ever been a more exciting time for whisky? Probably not, says Richard Woodard.
As the new year dawns, Dave Broom ponders the value of moving slowly – for people and whisky.
Visiting Seattle, Dave Broom has his mind blown by the innovative use of barley varieties.
Whisky produced in the ‘Golden Age’ wasn’t always better, says Dave Broom, just different.
They serve a purpose, says Dave Broom, but discourage us from exploring the wider world.
Whisky is a humble spirit at heart, says Dave Broom – something we should never forget.
The world is full of flaws, says Dave Broom, but that makes it endlessly fascinating.
Whisky innovation doesn’t necessitate radical changes, writes Dave Broom.
The very best of whisky exists on a ‘higher level of bullshit’, writes Dave Broom.
Like art, we need to stop analysing whisky to really appreciate it, writes Becky Paskin.
Look to whisky’s humble origins of conviviality to find its future trends, says Dave Broom.
A hike in Tuscany reminds Richard Woodard of the benefits of overseas investment in whisky.
Like whisky, the late musician’s music was truly creative in its simplicity, writes Dave Broom.
Walker’s work shows risks should be taken, in whisky as well as music, says Dave Broom.
More attention needs paying to the provenance of Sherry casks, says Dave Broom.
An evening with the great Sir Ian McKellen reminds Richard Woodard of whisky’s immediacy.
Whisky can’t improve, says Dave Broom, if it’s focused solely on efficiency and tradition.
Through sharing our passions we can rediscover why we first fell in love, says Becky Paskin.
A trip to Japan reminds Dave Broom how all our senses influence our appreciation of whisky.
If Scotch wants to keep its top perch, it must change with the times, says Dave Broom.
A day on the Norfolk Broads reminds Richard Woodard not to neglect familiar whiskies.
Bottle flipping has new whisky distilleries trapped in a Catch-22, Dave Broom discovers.
Single malts must stay true to their local identity as they become global brands, says Dave Broom.
When whisky has a compelling tale to tell, says Richard Woodard, we should all lend an ear.
The global bartending competition has placed Scotch flavour at its heart, writes Dave Broom.
The House’s exclusive Scotch whiskies will be available from Amsterdam Schiphol for the first time.
A whisky scent bar and exclusive bottlings feature at the Middle East’s first Johnnie Walker House.
The expansion will help the Islay distillery to experiment with yeast and barley varieties.
The new DFS store boasts the largest selection of single malts in Asia travel retail.
An Asia-based investment firm has bought out the group that also owns Glen Scotia distillery.
Two new duty free exclusive whiskies will form part of the firm’s core travel retail range.
The limited edition triple cask-matured malt tees off in time for The Open’s 2019 return.
The whisky has been created with golf star Cristie Kerr ahead of the Women’s British Open.
The company’s oldest whisky release to date is priced at £12,000 a bottle.
Golfers Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke have helped create the two new whiskies.
Three whiskies have been launched in partnership with golfers Colin Montgomerie and Paul Lawrie.
Twelve Scotch whiskies from Loch Lomond Distillers are to go on sale in the US for the first time.
Old Pulteney owner’s production investment is designed to underpin future international growth.
Construction of the £15m Ardross farm distillery has begun near Inverness.
Highland Park: Ness of Brodgar’s Legacy will raise funds for a dig at the Neolithic site.
Loch Lomond Group’s blended whisky loss sparks official environmental investigation.
Two new heavily peated expressions from Loch Lomond distillery have been released.
Glasgow’s historic Pump House is being converted into a £10.5m Scotch whisky distillery.
First expression in new Bond House No 1 collection marks challenging barley harvest.
The Islay distillery is to build a new still house to accommodate a total of four stills.
Glenfiddich and Macallan feature in auction house Dragon 8’s first Hong Kong sale this weekend.
The biggest news items of the year, as featured on the pages of Scotchwhisky.com.
Assessing the impact of a hard exit from the EU on the eve of a crucial Commons vote.
Incidents like the recent Jim Beam warehouse fire can have a huge environmental impact.
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
Construction work at the R&B Distillers facility at Borodale House is due to begin in April.
Macallan’s whisky maker used his love of DJing house music to create the single malt.
We delve further into the plans to revive the two cult distilleries after nearly 40 years.
Tourism officials, residents and whisky fans are battling to save the historical centre.
The end of Diageo’s educational programme signals a major change in philosophy for the company.
The murky waters of auctioning whisky labels is not only unclear, it’s unregulated too.
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 latest moves on ‘Whisky Island’, including new, revived and expanding distilleries.
Commemorating the life of a proud son of Moray and one of Scotch whisky’s best-loved characters.
Soaring growth in whisky tourism is paving the way for a new generation of Scotch distillery.
The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
This small black box could be a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit whisky.
The Speyside distillery steps into the spotlight with the first whiskies released by its new owners.
Investigating the history of the 1926 single malts that sold for US$1m-plus at auction.
A passionate advocate of Scotch single malt, his name will always be associated with a shop in Soho.
After the single malt’s revamp, has it found its place in the whisky world?
Two new companies – one in the UK, one in China – are opening a fresh chapter in whisky investment.
Get the full lowdown on three distillery projects earmarked for Jedburgh, Hawick and Peebles.
Rye’s return in Scotland after a long gap marks the latest chapter in a chequered history.
As auction prices soar, does whisky’s secondary market have a serious counterfeit problem?
Media reports tell of a single malt Scotch whisky ‘drought’, but the facts tell a different story.
With Scotch sales flat and difficulties in China, could 2017 be a year of change for Chivas?
As more consumers turn their backs on whisky, distillers are trying a number of fresh ideas.
The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
Dave Broom looks back at the now complete single malt collection’s ascent to cult whisky status.
From managing Cardhu to his pioneering ambassadorial work, a great Scotch whisky character recalled.
The ‘ultimate whisky troubleshooter’, he lent his expertise to distilleries all over the world.
The whisky was never designed specifically for women, its producer explains.
It’s the quintessential Irish whiskey style, but should its production rules be revised?
Once touted as Islay’s ninth whisky distillery, here’s the full story behind Gartbreck.
Under new owner Lalique, the team at the Perthshire distillery has a familiar look.
Irish whiskey is resurgent, but are some of the new companies being economical with the truth?
With poor ferry links and crumbling roads, ‘whisky island’ faces a number of challenges.
Examining the ups, downs and evolving trends of Scotch whisky’s biggest player over the past year.
As Diageo’s whisky sales rebound, we identify six factors shaping the resurgence.
Distillers are coming up with ever more inventive ways of working with this tricky grain.
The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
As popular blends face major price increases, we assess the likely effects of the move.
Scotch whisky exports bounced back last year, thanks largely to single malt and the US market.
Assessing the pros and cons of being part of the European Union for the Scotch whisky industry.
After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
Special Releases pricing has soared in recent years – but how and why? Let’s crunch some numbers…
Recalling a year of shocks, surprises, new whiskies, fake bottles and controversy.
After three consecutive years of shipment declines, where does the industry go from here?
Did the Jack Daniel’s owner overpay in spending £285m on BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh?
A behind-the-scenes look at the revamp of the world’s third most popular Scotch whisky.
The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
The private members club offers a selection of single casks priced at up to €450,000.
The number one Scotch whisky brand’s new platform aims to add a little happiness to the mix.
Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
Now just an empty shell, the Falkirk distillery could be producing spirit within two years.
Diageo’s Indian whisky brands have had their export wings trimmed – but does the deal go far enough?
The years to come could shed a new light on the dark early days of Scotch whisky making.
The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
Compass Box founder John Glaser on why a change in the law could benefit the entire industry.
The new move by Chivas Regal says a lot about the current state of the Scotch whisky market.
What does the striking new look and range rethink say about the modern face of single malt?
The challenges of building a £100m new distillery, by the man who came up with the idea.
Diageo’s experimental Whiskey Union concept is fundamental to the group’s Scotch growth strategy.
Scotchwhisky.com may only have been in operation for three months, but what a year it’s been.
New alcohol guidance from the UK government recommends drinking no more than 14 drams per week.
William Grant & Sons is to launch a new range of blended whiskies under the Hazelwood brand.
The Highland distillery has married two ‘incongruous’ malts for its latest vintage release.
Luxurious bar is part of the US President’s controversial Aberdeenshire golf development.
The Rothes distillery has doubled its capacity to meet rising demand for Speyburn single malt.
The new Highland distillery will feature two warehouses, a blending lab and a tasting lodge.
The 25-year-old travel retail exclusive was ‘finished’ for 15 years in an ex-Madeira cask.
The release is the first from Glenmorangie to be matured in Côte-Rôtie red wine casks.
The collection of Scotch whiskies will ‘honor’ the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms.
The alliance recognises the new wave of whisky distilleries contributing to the category’s success.
The first single malt whisky from Annandale distillery for 99 years has been bottled.
The English distillery has unveiled the first of its Whiskymaker’s Reserve expressions.
A rare 27-year-old expression from the extinct Lowland distillery is limited to 500 bottles.
The influential US education and mentoring programme will close with the loss of about 40 jobs.
The company has launched its first bottles but is yet to build a distillery in Raasay or the south.
The Islay distillery is to ‘close the loop’ on its production by building on-site maltings.
The Private Cellar release contains ‘some of the last’ whisky laid down before Littlemill closed.
The new expression from the Kintyre distillery offers a ‘true taste of Campbeltown’.
Scotch whisky’s impact on the UK economy is praised as the SWA opens a new London office.
Highland Park Scottish Ballet commemorates the national dance company’s 50th anniversary.
The new Norlan VAILD is designed to focus attention on flavour and aroma in whisky.
The new range includes four Islay, Highland, Lowland and Speyside blended malts and blends.
Do Scotch whisky producers want a rule change to allow greater transparency for the consumer?
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Dr. Adam Moore give 120 people the chance to drink for science.
The rare 40-year-old single malt is limited to 750 bottles.
Diageo’s new NAS Talisker release underpins its goal to become largest malt retailer in GTR by 2018.
The Highlands distillery is selling newly-laid casks for £10,000 as a ‘luxury whisky investment’.
A distillery worker has created a whisky kit to stop motorists missing out on tasting sessions.
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund will spend a further £300,000 to help fight misuse in Scotland.
A Soho doughnut shop has partnered with the Hebridean distillery to create a heavily peated treat.
Scottish companies can ‘learn a lot’ from the Scotch whisky industry’s environmental strategy.
The whisky collection will be exhibited in a Dutch museum due to open later this year.
Further debate on transparency is needed, say SWA members, following our open letter on the issue.
The warehouse demolition is the final chapter in the story of the Peterhead distillery.
The expression returns as part of the Speyside distillery’s core range after a three-year absence.
Distillery plans further investment in visitor facilities after 40% rise in tourist numbers.
The lost distillery’s Celestial Edition pays tribute to its pioneering former distillery manager.
The site near Badger Falls conceals an illegal still used to make whisky during the 1700s.
First community-owned Scotch whisky distillery enters final crowdfunding push.
Limited edition single malt Highland Inspiration marks start of distillery building.
The Fife-based plant uses a number of techniques aimed at giving maximum spirit flexibility.
Highland distillery Tomatin unveils a £2,000 1972 single malt, alongside innovative whisky tea.
The first Scotch whisky to feature glacial iceberg water is being auctioned for charity.
The Speyside distillery has partnered with master perfumer Roja Dove for a new single malt whisky.
The Speyside distillery joins an exclusive group in producing triple distilled Scotch single malt.
The wrong whisky was filled into some bottles of the Speyside single malt series’ new Batch 4.
Eight single malts inspired by the fantasy series are now available for pre-order in Europe.
Bruichladdich’s Organic, Bere Barley and Islay Barley single malts welcome new expressions.
GlenWyvis distillery has smashed its initial crowdfunding target by more than £500,000.
The withdrawal of The Glenlivet expression shocked whisky fans, but plans are afoot for its return.
The distillery was forced to close after a chemical spill resulted in an evacuation of the plant.
Only 300 bottles of the third expression in the Warehouse 6 Collection have been made.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebratory bottling is expected to sell for between £8,000 and £9,000.
Aged in three different casks, the latest release from the Highland distillery will cost £3,500.
A bottle of 21-year-old Glengoyne Scotch whisky sits inside the huge, handmade chocolate egg.
The Forres distillery has launched its second ever distillery exclusive.
Created by the Craigellachie Hotel, the expression combines eight Speyside malts.
Glenmorangie hopes to reverse the extinction of oysters at the site more than a century ago.
From the US to Asia and the Middle East, the event will offer up to 100 whiskies to taste.
The distilleries’ visitor centres are to be overhauled as part of Diageo’s ambitious tourism plans.
The new £250 expression was launched at this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
Plans to resurrect the cult Lowland single malt are awaiting approval by Falkirk Council.
The Game of Thrones-themed blended whisky will be available globally from this month.
The Highland single malt marks master distiller Richard Paterson’s 50 years in whisky.
Former Auchentoshan distillery manager Alistair McDonald will take up the post from September.
The launches follow the withdrawal of the distillery’s 17-year-old and 21-year-old malts.
The Scotch whisky distillery is to build an additional stillhouse to meet increasing demand.
The highly regarded 30-year-old single malt originally retailed for only £80.
The multinational intends to produce a variety of different whiskeys with a new US production site.
A makeover for the Highlands distillery is the ‘final piece of the puzzle’ in reviving its identity.
The single cask range marks the start of construction of Ardnahoe, Islay’s ninth whisky distillery.
Tomatin 1971 is the first whisky release in the brand’s Warehouse 6 Collection.
The first malt distillery to operate in Edinburgh in nearly a century will open this summer.
Single malt fetches £68,500, breaking two records and almost doubling its pre-sale high estimate.
A bottle of the Prince’s Royal Lochnagar 30 Year Old expression was auctioned for charity.
The Speyside distillery has been bought by a consortium headed by the former BenRiach MD.
The ruined farmsteads in the Highlands may have produced whisky ‘on an industrial scale’.
The Islay distillery will add two more stills in a bid to cash in on the buoyant malts market.
A ‘reinterpreted’ 16-year-old and a new 23-year-old will be released globally in 2017.
Bottles sold from the Prince’s cask of Royal Lochnagar 30 Year Old have so far raised £225,400.
The distillery’s 10th Private Edition whisky has been made using a strain of local yeast.
The limited festival edition is the oldest Octomore released by the Islay distillery.
The event will showcase four of the region’s distilleries and its ‘spectacular’ whisky trail.
Visitors can expect behind-the-scenes tours and one-off events at the whisky distilleries.
Contestants explore ‘essential Islay’ on a three-day survival challenge hosted by the distillery.
The rock group’s anniversary blend will be sold alongside salvaged Whisky Galore! bottles.
The 38-year-old single malt is one of the highlights of the bottler’s Spring Collection.
The ‘mysterious’ whisky is the first expression in Hunter Laing’s new range.
The alcoholic tea blend offers whisky lovers an ‘alternative’ drinking experience.
Tomatin 50 Year Old is the Highland distillery’s oldest bottling to date.
Fewer than 6,000 bottles of the 30-year-old’s second edition have been released.
The refurbishment will transform the distillery into a ‘world-class whisky destination’.
The Dublin distillery has celebrated its recent opening with three new cask-finished whiskeys.
Two women have been accepted on Diageo’s four-year coopering apprenticeship in Scotland.
The Speyside distillery has claimed an Indian whisky company’s label is too similar to its own.
The 60-mile trip involves cycling and kayaking to every distillery on Islay and Jura in three days.
More than 70 rare whiskies are for sale at the Worshipful Company of Distillers auction.
The money will finance a distillery and heritage centre highlighting the area’s illicit whisky past.
The new facility will be a state-of-the-art hub for whisky blending and testing.
Building work is now underway following a lengthy excavation process at the historical site.
Bottles of Dewar’s blended Scotch unearthed in former British Army garrison in Israel.
Up to 270 bottles of the £200 Dalmore Distillery Exclusive Vintage 2000 are available.
The Elements of Islay producer intends to build a whisky distillery on the island’s south coast.
More than 40 cases of century-old American whiskey were found hidden in a secret vault.
Tours and tastings will celebrate the Highland distillery’s landmark this Saturday.
Planned Dingwall distillery sets out to raise more than £1.5m through community-focused share offer.
Three lots of rare whisky labels have been withdrawn from auction following protests on Facebook.
Events will take place in regions as remote as Antarctica as part of the annual festivities.
The collection from the closed Japanese distillery has sold for over £750,000 in Hong Kong.
Chivas Extra 13 is decorated with ‘iconic images of Americana’ and inspired by Prohibition.
The latest whisky to join Glenmorangie’s Legends Collection is inspired by ancient wines.
The Japanese whisky has become the most expensive ever sold at auction.
The Highland distillery debuts Metal and Water, the final two whiskies in the series.
The distillery has released a new single malt with no cask information or tasting notes.
A 1964 Bowmore, which sold for £31,000, was the highest earner at this year’s Distillers’ Auction.
The 62-year-old single malt is the most expensive bottle of whisky auctioned by Christie’s.
The musical work, centred on a family-owned Scotch whisky distillery, will tour next month.
The island distillery’s Sherry Cask Collection is a ‘new signature style’ for the single malt.
Whisky is a key part of Fèis Ìle, an annual celebration of Gaelic history, poetry, song and dance.
The Edinburgh experience is designed to be ‘one of the greatest whisky attractions in the world’.
The Scotch whisky blender’s unconventional new expression celebrates two ‘complementary’ spirits.
The 12-year-old blend was created with Angus Dundee to commemorate the jazz club’s 60th birthday.
The online sale of rare bottles donated by the industry will help fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
The Speyside distillery has been named one of Time Magazine’s 2019 Greatest Places to visit.
The flagship experiential whisky store could be scaled to open in more cities worldwide.
Famous Grouse owner will open new central Glasgow HQ, ending Perth’s proud Scotch whisky heritage.
Lack of stock means expressions will be discontinued – but no increase in NAS products.
The single malt’s latest limited edition release will be sold through an online ballot.
Production is set to start in April next year, with the first whisky likely to be bottled in 2020.
New display in Edinburgh examines the legacy of ‘The Father of Blending’, Andrew Usher.
The bottle, hand-painted by Irish artist Michael Dillon, fetched £1.2m at auction in London.
The last remaining monument of the Lowlands distillery is being demolished to make way for flats.
The range features 14 Sherry cask-matured whiskies, plus one matured exclusively in a Port Pipe.
Glasgow’s whisky renaissance takes a step forward with the opening of Clydeside distillery.
Plans for the multi-million-pound Edinburgh attraction have been approved by authorities.
Designs for a whisky and gin distillery in the abandoned Polphail village have been unveiled.
NAS single malt Quintessence, finished in five Californian red wine casks, will be priced at £1,000.
World’s leading Scotch whisky company reports improving trends for Johnnie Walker and Buchanan’s.
The Speyside Heather Centre and newly-opened Whisky Lounge has been destroyed by a fire today.
The new blended malt is inspired by a legendary explorer but designed for ‘modern spirits drinkers’.
The two limited edition blended whiskies are will ‘continue the legacy’ of Game of Thrones.
A former department store on Princes Street could become a multi-million pound whisky experience.
Owner Berry Bros & Rudd has finished the 1992 vintage in various wine, Port and rum casks.
The warehouse, containing 45,000 casks of maturing whiskey, was completely destroyed in the blaze.
The ‘19th-century’ bottles have been withdrawn from display amid authenticity concerns.
The bottle of 60-year-old whisky, painted by artist Michael Dillon, will be auctioned next month.
The 1926 bottle with a label designed by Sir Peter Blake sold for US$843,200 in New York.
He helped bring huge success to Glen Grant and Macallan in a career spanning five decades.
Two distilleries in western Highlands and Perth & Kinross to benefit from government grants.
Chivas Regal Ultis combines five Speyside single malts and is priced at US$200 a bottle.
The shop in the heart of the Orkney capital will offer exclusive whiskies and merchandise.
The £140m Speyside distillery has been shortlisted for the prestigious architecture award.
Priced at £16,000, Tamdhu’s oldest ever release celebrates its 120th anniversary.
Recent graduate Iain Robertson will take charge at the distillery, due to open in September.
The luxury-focused Highland single malt’s 45-year-old bottling uses multiple cask types.
The last UK stocks of the Wick distillery’s discontinued expression are offered for sale.
Earth Mode measures internet users’ digital carbon footprint in ‘eye-opening’ new initiative.
The currently silent Islay distillery will be set up to produce various styles of whisky.
Approval has been granted for a multi-million pound expansion of the Speyside distillery.
Johnnie Walker owner donates £4m to help National Galleries of Scotland acquire the painting.
Work has begun to resurrect the Highlands distillery, as its original stills are sent for repair.
Calls to bottle all Scotch in Scotland follow claims that more than 100 jobs are at risk.
Those investing in whisky are more likely to be satisfied than those investing in wine or watches.
Inspired by a 150-year-long Glengoyne distillery tradition, only 3,138 bottles are being released.
A record 2016 saw sales of single malt Scotch whisky increase by nearly 50% on the open market.
New targets include switching 80% of primary energy supplies to renewable sources by 2050.
The American whiskey has overtaken The Famous Grouse as the UK’s most lucrative whisky in retail.
The 26-year-old GlenDronach signed by the President-elect doubled its pre-sale estimate.
‘The nose’ will celebrate five decades in the whisky industry with a global tasting tour.
Comments from David Frost follow discussions with International Trade Secretary Liam Fox.
Glenrothes will conduct a study to see whether music affects how people taste whisky.
Scotch producers are donating a further £100k to groups working to combat alcohol-related harm.
Farmers raised concerns over the use of distillery by-products in renewable energy plants.
The Islay distillery's anniversary bottling pays homage to its past and present distillers.
The 28 Queen Street venue closes temporarily while it undergoes a £300,000 renovation project.
Answering these questions should scientifically match you with your perfect whisky style.
Let your creativity ‘run riot’ for the chance to have your Tweet projected on the distillery’s wall.
The range will include eight-year-old, 15-year-old and 40-year-old single malt whiskies.
Wolfburn Aurora is an NAS single malt from Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery.
The Macallan and Highland Park owner will relocate to 100 Queen Street in spring 2017.
The collection has been designed to be mixed with spirits such as Scotch whisky or sipped neat.
Only 768 bottles of limited edition Half-Century Blend will be available to purchase.
The Chivas Regal owner will close its Paisley site and move bottling operations to Dumbarton.
Made with whisky from Scotland’s Glen Elgin and Macallan distilleries, plus India’s Amrut.
Simon Coughlin will head up a new whisky unit at French drinks group Rémy Cointreau.
World’s biggest Scotch whisky company returns to growth in China following austerity struggles.
Former Macallan managing director Willie Phillips has been appointed chairman of Ardgowan.
Plans for the Scotch whisky distillery include an adjacent floating bar and restaurant.
The total tax paid on an average bottle of Scotch in the UK is set to rise to £10.20.
The 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky is being relaunched with a new name and design.
GMB Scotland claims jobs are under threat at the Johnnie Walker producer’s bottling plants.
Members of the public are invited to help identify photographs dating back to the 1920s.
The distillery cat is the latest ‘famous’ face honoured with a ‘Bottle Your Own’ cask.
The range of ready-to-drink cocktails is inspired by 19th-century merchant Ebenezer Connal.
The first permanent venue dedicated to the brand offers more than 20 cocktails.
A third company has joined the race to build the Scottish Borders’ first distillery since 1837.
The Spey whisky producer has outlined expansion plans following a £2.3m funding boost.
Finished in Cognac casks, the new blended Scotch is designed for ‘high-energy celebrations.
The Lowlands distillery has replaced two of its single malt whiskies with new expressions.
Edinburgh Whisky Academy two-day course is ‘first vocational independent qualification’ of its kind.
Speyside malt is sold by Berry Bros & Rudd seven years after moving in opposite direction.
The £40m project is being spearheaded by the Scotch Whisky Research Institute.
The International Barley Hub will make Scotland the global centre for barley research.
A battered snapshot brought from Canada sheds light on a century-old family story.
The distillery’s ‘designer cask’ expression is back on the market with a limited release.
The miniature could contain some of the only whisky left from the lost distillery.
The launch of Johnnie Walker White Walker and the GOT malts were a big success for Diageo.
The Speyside distillery’s new owner plans to release ‘affordable, premium quality’ malts.
The whisky specialist will open a four-storey whisky bar and shop in September.
Two new £40m malt and grain distilleries are to be built in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.
The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.
One of the first bottles of whisky to be distilled at the distillery is to be auctioned this week.
The owner of Glengoyne single malt is opening the venue with two of Edinburgh’s restaurateurs.
The ninth release in the limited edition series has been aged fully in ex-rye whiskey casks.
The island distillery has released a 1988 vintage alongside a new travel retail exclusive.
The cask strength expression is part-matured at Jameson’s old distillery in Dublin.
The city is to welcome a state-of-the-art whisky experience as part of a £150m investment.
Almost 500 rare whiskies and nine casks will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s later this month.
This year’s Islay Festival has a packed menu of distillery open days and cultural events.
The planned Port of Leith distillery in Edinburgh will be arranged vertically in a 40-metre tower.
Jameson’s new innovation is designed to appeal to both whisky and coffee fans.
Three new Bladnoch single malts have been released to mark the rebirth of the Lowland distillery.
The ‘ultimate maritime malt’ has introduced three new whiskies plus a new design.
The island whisky distillery has started operations this week ahead of its official opening.
Scotland’s first crowdfunded distillery, 100% green energy-powered, is ready to open.
A bottle of the ‘world’s most valuable whisky’ is to be auctioned in Edinburgh this autumn.
Bids of over $150k are expected for the latest DCS Compendium and Balvenie Morgan Roadster.
The Highland distillery has launched 14 single Sherry and Port cask-matured whiskies.
The 13-year-old Jura Two-One-Two is the first in a new series from the island distillery.
The removal from public display follows a hotel guest paying $10,000 for a ‘fake’ 1878 whisky.
A large-scale fake whisky operation has been uncovered following a tip-off from an auction website.
The fire led to the deaths of thousands of fish and other aquatic life in the Kentucky River.
Only 106 bottles of the Highland single grain, priced at £2,400 each, will be released.
Ardgowan Expedition is a 20-year-old blended malt containing whisky that has visited the South Pole.
The second instalment in the Sherry-finished series is the distillery’s oldest official release.
The whisky writer has selected 21 single casks to mark the Society's 35th anniversary.
Douglas Laing has unveiled a Chocolate Edition blended malt with a ‘deep cocoa’ character.
The 20-year-old single cask will celebrate 20 years since the distillery’s reopening.
The Fife distillery’s spirit, aged three years on 23 March, is now officially Scotch whisky.
The first whisky to be distilled in St Andrews for nearly 160 years earns £7,100 at auction.
The peated whisky brand from Tomatin is now exploring ‘innovative’ combinations of casks.
The first entry in the Paragon of Time Collection is the distillery’s oldest release yet.
Swift in London’s Soho will serve over 240 different whiskies with an opulent 1950s-style vibe.
The 19th-century brand has been resurrected ahead of plans for a new Edinburgh distillery.
The founders of London’s Worship Street Whistling Shop are opening a dedicated whisky bar this week.
The first of only 70 luxury Royal Salute bottles will be gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The independent bottler has revamped its range of single cask whiskies with four new decanters.
Malts from St Magdalene and Dallas Dhu distilleries head up the bottler’s Summer Collection.
Dr Nick Savage will join the recently-revived Lowland distillery as its new master distiller.
HRH has requested the whisky, gifted to him upon a distillery visit, be bottled for charity.
The opening marks the start of a new chapter for the luxury Speyside single malt.
The Highland distillery has replaced its vintages with a core range of age statement malts.
Distilling has been revived at Bladnoch after an Australian businessman saved the Lowland site.
The rum cask-finished Scotch whisky is the first in a new series of ‘innovative’ blends.
The whiskies, made at Lagg’s sister site in Lochranza, are all heavily-peated cask-finished malts.
Isle of Arran Distillers has created a ‘new identity’ for its Lochranza site’s core range.
Pernod Ricard has said its Chinese distillery won’t ‘cannibalise’ Scotch whisky’s market share.
Scotch whisky producers are already ahead of commitments to operate more sustainably by 2020.
The island distillery is changing its entire range of whiskies as it moves in a new direction.
Business is booming for whisky tourism, as Diageo’s visitor centres see a rise of over 15%.
A ‘rare’ whisky range has been launched in aid of a charity supported by HRH Prince Charles.
A signed 15-year-old bottling by Silvano Samaroli reached £61,000 at auction this week.
Whisky.Auction will donate £200k from the sale of ‘exceptional’ whiskies to charity Plastic Oceans.
The 20-year-old single malt is the first in a range of whiskies paying homage to Arran’s landscape.
The distilleries will release 19- and 22-year-old Sherried whiskies as 2019’s festival exclusives.
Bottle 1 of Genesis, the English distillery’s new single malt, breaks two world records.
The first single malt from Daftmill distillery will be sold in a randomly allocated ballot.
The 2018 collection features malts from Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory and Ledaig.
Even more rare and ‘exceptional’ bottles have been added to Whisky.Auction’s charity auction.
British and American Sign Language speakers can now get a taste of the Edinburgh attraction.
The whisky from The Singleton’s Forgotten Drop series is the oldest ever released by the distillery.
Whisky lovers will soon be able to buy a bottle containing Scotch that’s visited Antarctica.
The Campbeltown distillery is going on a Grand Tour of the world, starting with the UK.
The movement will tackle ‘out-dated perceptions’ of the stereotypical whisky drinker.
Compass Box is releasing a new Hedonism expression in honour of its female workforce.
The Islay distillery has unveiled two expressions finished in brandy and Sherry casks.
The new 28-year-old peated single malt has been sourced from an unnamed distillery.
The Islay distillery’s two festival bottlings are Sherry and Spanish oak-finished malts.
The spirits retailer is set to open a second London store on Great Portland Street next month.
Young people in the Highlands are being given maturing casks to pay for higher education.
The Snug in Aviemore will host tastings, events and local art away from ‘the secret distillery’.
The distillery has collaborated with men’s fashion label Kestin Hare on the new range.
The Australian distillery is maturing a cask of whisky aboard a cruise liner.
Whisky from the lost distillery sits at the heart of the new Johnnie Walker Ghost & Rare edition.
This second entry in the whisky’s Cask Series is a Sainsbury’s-only exclusive.
The Lowland distillery will replace its original whisky with a new style of single malt.
A 16- and 21-year-old single malt are new additions to Aberfeldy’s travel retail range.
The new limited release commemorates the 25th anniversary of the DoubleWood 12-year-old.
The Speyside distillery’s new entry-level expression is being gradually rolled out.
The distillery is funding an effort to revive Dornoch’s extinct Native European oyster population.
The indie bottler’s latest anniversary whisky contains malts from every region in Scotland.
Luxury hotel Vagabond Club’s new whisky bar offers over 1,000 ‘rare and award-winning’ whiskies.
The 58-year-old single cask whisky is the distillery’s first commercial bottling in its history.
The mystery Islay malt is fully matured in Sherry casks and said to taste of ‘barbecued banana’.
Three whiskies heralding from the same cask have been finished in different woods.
The distillery has added the limited edition expression to its stable of wine-influenced whiskies.
Tamdhu Ámbar and Gran Reserva are the distillery’s first foray into global travel retail.
The Islay malt joins a 64-year-old Glenlivet as part of G&M’s Private Collection range.
The oldest whisky in the range debuts with a first batch of only 9,000 bottles.
The new releases include ‘spirit drink’ Stranger & Stranger and blended malt whisky Juveniles.
The festival will incorporate eight distilleries along a scenic driving route through the Highlands.
Over 650 events have been announced as part of the festival’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
Two new limited editions will raise money for F1 driver David Coulthard’s local charities.
The distillery ‘pays homage’ to its part owner by raising money for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.
The Lowlands distillery’s new whisky has been finished in ex-red wine casks for up to three years.
Peated and triple-distilled whiskies will join the distillery’s unpeated 1770 single malt.
The cask strength eight-year-old limited release is Benromach’s first Sherry-matured peated malt.
The distillery has launched a new flagship whisky and a gin as it prepares to restart production.
Diageo has extended its loan of the collection to the Scotch Whisky Experience until at least 2029.
Isle of Arran Distillers’ second venture on the island is now producing a ‘heavily peated’ spirit.
The blended whisky brand’s first foray into the style is exclusive to global travel retail.
The festival recognised four industry veterans for their services to Scotch whisky.
The bottling is a marriage of four different casks including a ‘rare’ Pedro Ximénez Sherry butt.
The distillery will help European repopulation efforts after funding Dornoch’s DEEP project.
The bottling made to celebrate this year’s World Whisky Day sold at a rate of 65 bottles a minute.
The collection includes eight single malts from Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory.
Batch 16 of the Cask Bottling series features malts aged for between seven and 33 years.
The triple-matured, triple-distilled expression is said to be ‘a fresh take’ on Jameson.
The second annual auction arranged by industry ambassadors will benefit Scottish charity the Ben.
The small-batch facility is part of a US$60m plan to re-establish the James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Elixir Distillers has bottled the ‘deeply complex’ Karuizawa Ambassadors’ Collection for charity.
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund is backing two programmes dealing with the effects of alcohol misuse.
The 23-year-old single malt is the first in the Speyside distillery’s new Grand range.
The Highland distillery has released 16- and 23-year-old travel retail-exclusive single malts.
The new limited editions have been finished in Caribbean rum and Amontillado Sherry casks.
The Scotch industry has donated rare and vintage whiskies to fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
The 2019 release is said to represent ‘an unbroken chain of creation from barley to bottle.’
The Speyside distillery’s new ‘unrepeatable’ limited edition has been made using now-retired stills.
A 21-year-old matured in refill and recharred casks celebrates the festival’s 21st anniversary.
The festive bottling from Douglas Laing is a cask-strength edition of the Islay blended malt.
The former owner’s legacy will be remembered with 15 new single malts presented as chapters.
The value of rare Scotch whisky sold at auction has fallen for the first time in 10 years.
Bruichladdich and InchDairnie have run commercial distillations of pot still rye spirits.
Islay distillery plans could be scuppered by row between Jean Donnay and Hunter Laing.
The organisation will celebrate the late Scottish author and his love of single malt.
Remains found at the Fife site could point to Scotland’s earliest site of distillation yet ...
Glasgow Museums set to display last known miniature, produced in the 1970s by Douglas Laing & Co.
The ‘unique’ set of six single malts, aged for 50-65 years, will be auctioned in Hong Kong.
Kaleidoscope at Devonshire Square in the City will be open to non-members of the society.
The 50-year-old whisky was distilled in the year that Bowmore was first bottled as a single malt.
James Eadie’s Trade Mark X blend has been recreated 160 years after its conception.
The two cult distilleries will restart production by 2020 in a £35m investment by owner Diageo.
There were almost 2m visits to whisky distilleries last year, and spending topped £60m.
The amount of rare Scotch whisky sold at UK auctions has hit a record high.
The third expression of The Balvenie Tun 1509 is being released in global markets this July.
The MMA fighter’s Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey has had an ‘incredible reaction’.
Long considered a ‘unicorn’ whisky, a miniature of ‘Malt Mill’ has surfaced at auction.
Terms such as ‘Scotch whisky’ and ‘Bourbon’ will enjoy continued legal recognition post-Brexit.
The resurgence was spearheaded by leading brands such as Johnnie Walker and Lagavulin.
The Scottish government is seeking investment to bring distilling back to Dallas Dhu.
‘Respect democracy’, Association is told, after legal defeat in Court of Session.
Economic and competitive challenges help foster creativity in Scotch whisky, says David Gates.
WooWhiskey claims its new wooden whisky cubes will enrich the oak flavours in every glass.
The dig hopes to unearth secrets at a remote Highland whisky distillery dating back to 1825.
Lack of collectible new releases is fuelling the boom, says analyst and broker Rare Whisky 101.
Holyrood Park Distillery aims to start whisky distillation and to open to visitors in 2018.
A blend of Clynelish and Caol Ila, the whisky is a follow-up to the ground breaking Eleuthera.
Tributes pour in to mark the passing of a ‘legendary figure’ in the world of Scotch whisky.
Sales were up in the last six months of 2017, with Johnnie Walker leading the charge.
Diageo will continue the suspension of its Scotch expansion plans after sales fell by 9%.
Improved sales of Johnnie Walker have turned the drinks group’s Scotch sales around.
The first whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders in almost two centuries is about to open.
More than 1,500 workers are threatening to strike after rejecting a 2.5% pay offer.
A Swedish study has now provided a scientific basis for this long-held belief.
Visitor numbers hit record levels in 2016, with more distilleries opening to the public.
Ian Macleod Distillers hopes to have the coveted Lowland distillery operational by 2019.
A new £3m rare whisky investment fund has been established in China.
The Scottish international scrum-half is to set up a Scotch-focused retail business in the US.
Detailed information on blend components will be available to consumers following new legal advice.
UK Scotch sales fell by 1m bottles after spring duty rise, says Scotch Whisky Association.
More than 100,000 rare bottles were sold at auction in the UK last year, worth over £40m.
Philippines-owned producer hopes the wine giant will drive growth for Dalmore, Jura and John Barr.
Export volumes rise for first time in three years, but value falls in mixed first half of 2016.
Popularity of whisky auction websites helps to boost rare single malt sales in the UK.
Detailed information on the make-up of Port Charlotte Scottish Barley is now available online.
Despite positive signs, Scotch is enduring its longest period of export decline in over 50 years.
The Irish whiskey distillery is the third to open in Dublin in the last four years.
Ex-Morrison Bowmore CEO to take charge of financial and corporate strategy at rare spirits business.
Long-serving master distiller earns accolade for services to business and the community in Speyside.
An increase in single malt exports helped Isle of Arran Distillers to record a £1m profit in 2015.
The distillery’s stillhouse will be entirely dismantled and rebuilt under the plans.
Owner of BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh made reduced £7.3m profit in 2015, accounts show.
The rules governing Irish whiskey’s signature style have no precedent, says Peter Mulryan.
Aged for 65 years and priced at £23,500, ‘Peerless Spirit’ completes The Six Pillars Collection.
A new tech-based trading platform aims to benefit investors and ease pressure on distillers.
Scotland’s introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol contravenes EU law.
First release from remote west coast distillery is too young to be classified as whisky.
A UK exit from the European Union risks huge damage to the industry, says government minister.
Retail figures also include liqueur and RTD sales, blended Scotch brand The Famous Grouse claims.
The new releases include a dozen single cask BenRiachs, ranging from 16 to 40 years old.
Travel retail exclusive 32-year-old commemorates the accession to the throne of King James VI.
The £800 single malt is a vatting of five different vintages, dating back to 1978.
Tenth release from the rare spirits bottler underwent three-part maturation process.
The 12 Pointer is one of a series of only 12 bottles released by the distillery in 2002.
Only 6,000 bottles of the new single malt expression will be available each year.
The line-up of four malts follows Billy Walker’s acquisition of the Speyside distillery.
The final Vintner’s Trilogy single malt has spent more than half its life in a Port pipe.
The Islay distillery will be given a major makeover to improve its tourist appeal.
A set of 19 Macallan Fine & Rare bottles has set a record as the most expensive sale in duty free.
The single malt expression will be available on shelves once more after a three-year absence.
Diageo readies a new single grain launch, continuing its tie-in with the former England captain.
The complete set from 2001 to 2016 could fetch up to £25,000 at Bonhams in Edinburgh.
Visitors can seek out secret stashes of Scotch as whisky taps into the geocaching craze.
The 1972 bottling joins more than 80 lots of Macallan in the Hong Kong sale next Friday.
Special 10-year-old bottling released to mark the fictional detective’s 30th anniversary.
The range includes 15 malts from Caperdonich, Longmorn, Glen Keith and Braes of Glenlivet.
The latest Ghost and Rare blend celebrates the Highland distillery, which closed in 1985.
The Scotch Whisky Association ruled that the Instagram posts were ‘demeaning’ to women.
A 75-year-old bottling from Mortlach distillery is hailed as the world's 'most exclusive'.
The brand’s hugely successful Keep Walking platform is rebooted to arrest recent sales declines.
Trio of well-known Scotch distillers join forces to help create new George Washington whisky.
The YoCo Club wants to make Scotch whisky accessible to under-45s using a subscription-based model.
Collectible Macallan, Dalmore and Ardbeg all feature in Friday’s 176-lot auction in New York.
Glen Garioch 1967 bottling marks company’s first foray outside the world of blended Scotch.
Collection of 42 bottles joins rare Dalmore and Port Ellen in Hong Kong auction this weekend.
How Islay inspired the naming of one of the world’s best-loved and most enduring vehicles.
Scottish Secretary uses trip to call on Mozambique government to grant Scotch legal protection.
Blend shows strong growth in South Africa and Taiwan, while malts perform well in northern Europe.
The sector’s net annual contribution of £3.8bn to UK trade makes case for duty cut, says SWA.
Limited edition 17-year-old bottling follows on from Orkney distillery’s Valhalla Collection.
Company marks campaign progress to date with the release of Enlightenment, a new blended malt.
After a 39-year career, Willie Cochrane is to be succeeded by long-time colleague Graham Logan.
Appointment marks move to a new collaborative approach to production for Burn Stewart blend.
Work with us to reignite economic growth in Scotland, Scotch whisky industry tells new MSPs.
Remaining in the European Union will be better for the Scotch whisky industry, says Ivan Menezes.
‘Significant uncertainty’ will follow UK vote to leave EU, warns Scotch Whisky Association.
Five social enterprises share US$750,000 funding in culmination of second year of The Venture.
Film tells story of nude photographer Spencer Tunick’s project among Colombia’s warring factions.
Drinks by the Dram calendar contains 24 miniatures of some of the world’s most coveted whiskies.
The Islay single malt’s 21-year-old Committee release recalls its near-extinction in the 1990s.
Diageo’s closed plant in Kilmarnock is at the heart of regeneration plans for the town.
Three-part BBC Scotland programme delves into whisky’s history, science, craft and industry.
Dramatic company U-turn follows axing of much-praised educational initiative two months ago.
David Frost will become a special advisor on foreign affairs to the UK Foreign Secretary.
From the Scots Gaelic for ‘baked’, the single malt was extra-matured in Madeira wine casks.
First event is planned for 10 February – the birthday of Johnnie Walker pioneer Alexander Walker.
Brexit-fuelled resurgence ends recent decline as single malt shipments top £1bn for first time.
The vintage relaunch comes six years after the 1995 bottling was initially released.
The deal marks the Glenfiddich owner’s first move into American craft distilling.
Politicians urged to stand up for Scotch in the run-up to the UK General Election.
Funding round looks to raise £5.5m to build whisky and gin distillery in castle grounds.
It’s hoped that the £100m-plus plant will produce its first spirit before the end of 2017.
The new NAS single malt is the first permanent addition since Corryvreckan in 2009.
Limited edition single malt whisky celebrates James MacTaggart’s 10 years at Arran.
Duncan Tait will be the Dingwall distillery’s first manager after joining from Mortlach.
The 23-year-old Islay malt was filled into cask at a difficult time for the distillery.
The ‘1878’ bottle contained blended Scotch whisky from the early 1970s, tests have shown.
The limited-edition expression has won a permanent place in the Islay single malt’s range.
The £100m-plus new facility will take over single malt production after ‘rigorous’ tests.
Scottish Government award will help fund construction at the £12m project west of Glasgow.
The US$9,000 single malt is billed as the ‘pinnacle’ of the distillery’s Sherry Oak range.
The Amber Light will explore Scottish culture and history through the lens of whisky.
Two bottles with labels designed by Sir Peter Blake and Valerio Adami were sold in Dubai.
The 1920 malt is believed to be the oldest unopened bottle of Glenfarclas in existence.
The new plant will continue the revival of the John Crabbie name in Scotch whisky.
The South Uist plant signals whisky’s return to the area for the first time since 1844.
The owner of Benromach wants to build a second plant at Craggan, near Grantown-on-Spey.
The new blended whisky marks the 25th anniversary of the Chicago punk rock whisky bar.
Four single cask bottlings have been released by the whisky maker’s great-great-grandson.
The 40-year-old single grain is the company’s second 70th anniversary bottling.
The seventh annual release has been matured in Pedro Ximénez and oloroso Sherry casks.
The Orkney single malt’s oldest release since 2010 is priced at US$15,000 a bottle.
Chivas Regal’s oldest release to date celebrates the team’s 1968 European Cup victory.
Jim Murray has named an American whiskey as ‘whisky of the year’ for three years running.
The peated and unpeated single malts have matured in a range of smaller octave casks.
The changes are part of Diageo’s £150m plans to overhaul distillery tourism facilities.
A hidden stash of American whiskey fetched thousands more than expected at auction.
The 60-year-old single malt, distilled in 1926, is expected to sell for up to £700,000.
The new distillery’s traditional methods include direct firing and worm tub condensers.
Billy Walker received the award just hours after selling his company for £281 million.
The Fife distillery has launched seven single cask single malts with various mash bills.
The highly anticipated but ‘worst kept secret in malts’ is revealed months ahead of release.
Isle of Arran has partnered with new Leith bar Nauticus to celebrate the city’s heritage.
Tributes have been made to the distillery’s head of communications following his sudden death.
Bladnoch distillery will run once again after the site was purchased by an Australian businessman.
Just 184 bottles of 30-year-old Royal Lochnagar gifted to Prince Charles are to be sold.
Bartenders named the blended malt as the world’s best-selling and trendiest Scotch.
Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Dan Jago, former group wine director at Tesco, as its new CEO.
A new owner is being sought for the home of Famous Grouse and blended Scotch Cutty Sark.
The Single Malt Fund will make investing in whisky ‘more inclusive and accessible’.
Sales of single malt Scotch are predicted to grow overall whisky sales to £2.44bn by 2022.
The city-based distillery has added two new stills to double its whisky making capacity.
The colourful new look for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s bottlings puts age and flavour first.
The world’s largest Scotch whisky producer has witnessed record numbers of visitors.
Method & Madness’ latest releases include a single pot still whiskey finished in cherry wood.
The much-anticipated heavily peated Balvenie single malt will be available globally from October.
The Angus farm distillery has released Scotland’s first rye whisky in over a century.
Seven Scotch whisky distilleries have been condemned for their failure to meet pollution guidelines.
Beam Suntory has been heavily criticised for creating a ‘sexist’ and ‘isolating’ whisky fan club.
The Glasgow blender has introduced Whyte & Mackay Light ‘spirit drink’ at 21.5% abv.
The industry legend and man behind the Diageo Classic Malts has passed away.
Three casks of Kininvie’s first run are released as the distillery continues its luxury strategy.
Diageo has revealed ambitions to develop The Singleton into the world’s leading single malt.
The low-priced aged single malt forms part of Aldi’s Christmas spirits range.
The Speyside distillery’s new single malt is finished in virgin oak for Bourbon-inspired sweetness.
Brown-Forman has purchased The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million.
Glen Moray has used Rhum Agricole casks to finish its latest ‘curiosity’ single malt.
Many whisky tourists visit Islay’s distilleries, but how many have experienced them from the air?
The Scotch whisky industry has signed a charter to help promote Scottish food and drink overseas.
The Scotch brand has created a bespoke line of sunglasses fashioned out of used whisky casks.
Isle of Arran Distillers has confirmed plans to build a second distillery on the Scottish island.
Two Scotch distilleries opening this summer are on the lookout for distillers to join their teams.
Ncn’ean distillery near Oban is producing single malt whisky solely from organic barley.
Halewood International intends to bring Crabbie’s back home with a new distillery in Granton.
Almost 40 years after its closure, the lost grain distillery has released its first official whisky.
The new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare blend features whisky from lost distilleries.
The owner of Torabhaig distillery has released two blended malts created using bespoke cask bills.
The much-anticipated Sherry-matured single malt returns after a three-year hiatus.
The Banchory-based distillery will produce just 100 casks of whisky before closing for good.
The master blender for Johnnie Walker has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
The Taipei bar allows guests to select whiskies straight from casks lining the room.
Prominent street artist Tristan Eaton has collaborated with Johnnie Walker for art-inspired range.
After years of decline the SWA has predicted Scotch exports will improve within the year.
Diageo plans to print nutritional information on bottles of whisky in the US.
Introducing Ballantine’s Hard Fired, a smoky, ‘masculine’ Scotch finished in extra-charred casks.
The £1 million Dalmore whisky collection has found a buyer, four years after being launched.
The Islay distiller claims its publication of The Classic Laddie recipe next month is legal.
Chivas Brothers is to relaunch Scapa, commencing with the release of a new NAS single malt.
Burn Stewart master blender Ian Macmillan has joined Bladnoch as master distiller.
Edinburgh council has approved plans to transform a Georgian building into a single malt distillery.
The Isle of Harris distillery has finally opened following seven years of planning.
Glenturret distillery, home to The Famous Grouse, has released a core range of single malt whiskies.
An Ayrshire farm, once home to Robert Burns, is to be developed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
Stella David is to step down from her role as CEO of William Grant & Sons early next year.
The Balvenie’s malt master, David Stewart, has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
Nearly all the British public believe the 76% tax levy on a bottle of Scotch whisky is ‘unfair’.
The blended malt has been named the most requested Scotch whisky brand by the world’s leading bars.
Ailsa Bay distillery’s first single malt bottling is a lesson in Scotch whisky innovation.
Music producer who has worked with Kanye West and Beyoncé launches new blended grain Scotch whisky.
Although despite showing signs of recovery, the SWA warns Britain is still a ‘fragile’ market.
The Thurso distillery is releasing the area’s first Scotch whisky in 150 years later this month.
John MacLellan, distillery manager of Kilchoman, has passed away following a battle with cancer.
A new Edinburgh distillery has been designed as a visitor attraction to boost tourism.
Scotchwhisky.com’s chief engineer has been recognised for his contribution to the whisky region.
The blended malt brand is launching a new expression with a higher proportion of Islay malt.
Speyside-born Struan Grant Ralph has adopted the role previously occupied by Ian Millar.
The Scotch whisky brand will become the first to print nutritional information on its label.
The Speyside distillery has revealed the first two whiskies in its new experimental series.
Luxury independent bottler the Last Drop Distillers has been acquired by US drinks group Sazerac.
The changes represent a ‘significant development’ for the producer of Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal.
The Speyside distillery continues its luxury collection with five whiskies priced at £20,000.
Workers at Scotland’s largest Scotch whisky company have voted to strike in the run-up to Christmas.
The Sutherland castle’s out buildings will be transformed into a Scotch whisky distillery.
The Edinburgh attraction has reported its ‘biggest ever year’ as a result of the Brexit vote.
The Islay distillery is discontinuing its entry-level malt and introducing four new whiskies.
Bowmore’s master blender will join BenRiach Distillery Company in March.
Isle of Arran Distillers has broken ground on Lagg distillery, its second island site.
The £12m distillery will produce both peated and unpeated Lowland malt whisky.
The independent bottler is to build its own £10m whisky distillery on the banks of the Clyde.
A peated version of the blended malt whisky has launched, but only in select bars worldwide.
The new single malt from Bruichladdich is part of its Octomore Eights Masterclass series.
Deeside Brewery in Aberdeenshire has begun distilling an experimental style of Scotch whisky.
The latest addition in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series has been finished in icewine casks.
The Speyside distillery’s series of single cask bottlings from the 1970s continues.
Highland Park Voyage of the Raven marks a new travel retail series for the single malt brand.
The team behind London’s Black Rock bar have launched a quirky new whisky subscription service.
The series of cask-finished whiskies marks a ‘new chapter’ for the Highland single malt.
The Highland single malt brand has launched its ‘smokiest’ whisky to date, anCnoc Peatheart.
The blended Islay malt is releasing its first age-stated expressions, starting with a 25-year-old.
The opening of Aberargie near Perth marks the Morrison family’s return to distilling.
The Speyside distillery’s new rare cask range includes a 50-year-old malt priced at £4,500.
Armed police raided Canadian whisky bars for selling SMWS whisky ‘illegally’.
The experimental Fife brewery and distillery intends to produce more whisky, gin and beer.
The Highland distillery is releasing a limited edition 24-year-old single malt this month.
The 122-year-old bottler has overhauled its whisky ranges to appeal to modern whisky drinkers.
AB Inbev, the owner of Budweiser and Corona beers has purchased online retailer Master of Malt.
The oldest globally available release from Talisker is the first in a new Sherry-inspired range.
The Speyside distillery has revealed the 17 bottlings to make up its 2018 single cask programme.
A £6m investment will enable the Hillington site to double its whisky making capacity.
The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0962 has been created from some of the distillery’s oldest stocks.
The peated single malt is the latest expression to join Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series.
The Orkney distillery’s new travel retail range is inspired by iconic Viking creatures.
The new blended Scotch from Whyte & Mackay is designed to appeal to younger drinkers.
The distillery’s first official whisky is designed to appeal to ‘adventurous’ drinkers.
The new Ncn’ean Botanical Spirit infuses new make spirit with local botanicals and juniper.
A single marsala hogshead laid down in 1998 has been bottled to celebrate the occasion.
The Spanish wine-influenced blended malt joins the whisky maker’s permanent range.
The single malt range has been created to ‘demystify’ Scotch with Sea Cask and Land Cask.
The Kentucky distillery’s annual collection of limited edition Bourbon and rye is on its way.
The US$25,000 John Walker Masters’ Edition is the oldest expression released by the brand.
The penultimate DCS Compendium chapter features whiskies with ‘unexpected’ characteristics.
The limited edition is the first Bowmore malt to be matured entirely in French oak.
Johnnie Walker’s Private Collection series has come to an end with the Midnight Blend.
David Gates will lead BrewDog’s spirits division, ahead of its first whisky launch.
The Victorian blend has been resurrected by GlenAllachie distillery as a peated blended malt.
The distillery claims its 52-year-old Islay single malt will become a ‘legendary’ bottling.
Highland Park Viking Tribe is a new permanent release available only through Amazon UK.
The Speyside distillery is releasing varying ranges of single cask whiskies across the globe.
The master blender and distiller will leave the Lowlands distillery he helped resurrect.
Elixir Distillers’ plans include ‘underground’ warehousing, floor maltings and a rum still.
The controversial female version of Johnnie Walker is making a return for the #WomensWave.
The bottler has partnered with a Scottish photographer for the blended Scotch whisky range.
The Thurso distillery has launched the third edition of its small batch single malt line.
The Scotch whisky brand’s Make the Call advert was described as promoting ‘risky behaviour’.
Islay’s ninth distillery is already producing a fruity, oily and heavily-peated spirit.
The three bespoke whiskies have been designed to pair with BrewDog’s beers.
The Irish whiskey producer has been given the go-ahead to build a second distillery.
A Highland distillery is offering all-expenses-paid placements to women ‘from all walks of life’.
The second edition of No Name is a ‘more refined’ version of the bottler’s peatiest whisky.
Plans to revive the Islay distillery have been submitted to the local council for approval.
The Speyside distillery’s new single malt collection features three story-inspired whiskies.
Crabbie’s claims its new whisky is designed to ‘disrupt’ the world of single malt Scotch.
The Circle is a blended malt created by the winner of the blender’s first bartender programme.
The Diageo-owned Irish whiskey distillery will open to visitors later this month.
Over two million visits were made to Scotch whisky distilleries in 2018, a new record.
The United States has threatened to impose increased taxes on Scotch and Irish whisky.
Workers for the Scotch whisky giant have voted to strike over a pay dispute.
The Irish producer will soon start building its new €6m whiskey and gin distillery.
The Scotch Whisky Association has reached an ‘amicable resolution’ with the US distillery.
The Scotch whisky industry has urged the UK government to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Scientists have discovered a barley gene which could help future-proof barley against drought.
All of Diageo’s Scotch operations will be affected by strikes resulting from a pay dispute.
Strike action across Diageo’s Scotch distilleries was due to commence on 17 September.
The Highland distillery is launching three new whiskies, including a lightly peated malt.
A travel retail exclusive has been released in honour of the former distillery owner.
The United States is enforcing a 25% import tariff on single malt Scotch whisky imports.
Kininvie’s first experimental whiskies include a rye, triple-distilled malt and single blend.
With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
How much do blended Scotches change over the decades? A rare tasting sheds light on the subject.
The screenwriter discusses The Angels’ Share, the whisky film he wrote for director Loach.
A few Scotch whisky distilleries use condensers made of steel, rather than copper, but why?
Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
There’s much whisky producers can learn from the comic book industry’s mistakes.
Dial up the scream factor for your Halloween movie night with these spooktacular whisky pairings.
Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
The comedian, satirist and ultra-marathon runner takes on a more serious role in Whisky Galore!
A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
Many a dram has made an appearance on the silver screen – some authentic, others imagined.
Liven up the party or warm up by the fire with one of these Christmas cocktail recipes.
The acclaimed photographer always thought he hated whisky. Until one morning on Islay…
It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
Gaz Regan recalls the day he was ‘asked to leave’ a bar – and the drink at the centre of the tale.
Scotch has the fruit, oak and smoke to create the perfect seasonal serves for this time of year.
Gaz Regan discovers a regal-sounding creation inspired by New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré.
An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.
This ’90s Scotch whisky cocktail is given a 21st-century revamp with a new recipe and name.
The timeless whisky and soda receives a 21st century makeover to make its flavours shine.
Whisky has taken to the driver’s seat in the development of Formula One and Nascar racing.
Once the vogue drink of Parisian socialites, the Boulevardier is making a modern comeback.
Sex and shebeens; temperance and meths. Charting the Scottish pub’s 300-plus years of history.
Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
Its origins lie in 19th century New Orleans, yet the Sazerac remains a classic whisky cocktail.
As rye whisky making returns to Scotland, mash filters are in the news. But what are they?
Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana shows how a lick of smoke can enhance whisky cocktails in winter.
Ryan Chetiyawardana serves up a tempting selection of cocktails suited to warmer days and nights.
Dissecting the wonderful simplicity of what might just be the world’s most beloved whisky cocktail.
The last of our spring-themed features – and an indispensable guide to seasonal whisky mixing.
As the temperature drops and the wind blows, whisky shines in a range of seasonal drinks recipes.
Signe Johansen demonstrates how seaside cooking and drinking can be enjoyed all year round.
Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.
The contrasting worlds of whisky and perfume have more in common than you might think.
Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
From Islay to Utah, the fare offered at top whisky destinations is on the up and up.
As campaigners battle to keep Landseer’s painting in Scotland, we delve into its history.
Which whisky will you choose to complement your chocolate indulgence this Easter?
Whisky and fashion collaborations are in season, but are these partnerships more than marketing?
Scotland’s famous biscuit finds its place in the pantheon of whisky and food pairing.
From Amos Milburn to Metallica, this is how whisky made its mark on music. Rock on!
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.
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.
Making ice cream at home is fun – and the results can be greatly improved by adding whisky.
Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
A wide-ranging and frank conversation with one of the UK’s best-selling crime novelists.
Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
The UK’s Indian restaurants are pursuing ever more innovative food and whisky pairings.
The Danish photographer’s pictures capture the essence of the distillery and its island home.
The former Scottish international scrum-half talks about his new-found passion for Scotch.
Fiona Beckett visits Severn & Wye to learn about the art of farming, curing and smoking salmon.
Salt: currency, source of conflict, pre-requisite for human life. And every cook’s best friend.
Fiona Beckett caught up with Peter Hannan, award-winning butcher and meat supplier extraordinaire.
Not just for malt whisky: why the humble barley grain could be the next big thing in food circles.
Fiona Beckett meets Rhuaridh Buchanan, affineur and supplier of cheese to London’s top restaurants.
The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
The difference between Speyside and Islay malts has less to do with flavour than you’d think.
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
We survey the UK restaurant scene to discover an array of pairings for vegan diners.
Scotland’s rivers are among the world’s best for catching salmon, a perfect match for whisky.
A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
Use our flavour-by-flavour guide to help Scotch find a place at the Thanksgiving table.
The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.
This summer, leave the sunbed behind in favour of a net, a rake and some seafood foraging tips.
In food terms, spring offers invigorating, fragrant flavours as nature revives and revitalises.
All the recipes and whisky advice you could possibly need to host your own St Andrew’s Day feast.
Summer is all about cooking outdoors, from barbecues and picnics to terrace drinking and dining.
Move over Bourbon; it’s time for Scotch whisky to take on the Old Fashioned.
The key to cooking a tender and juicy leg of lamb is simplicity, says Martine Nouet.
Cold weather calls for hearty dishes – and a pinch of the right spice can make all the difference.
Citrus fruit is more than a whisky tasting note – consider these sweet and sour recipes with a dram.
Winter brings plenty of things to be excited about – especially when it comes to food and whisky.
Whether you’re flipping sweet or savoury pancakes, add a drop of Scotch – you won’t regret it.
Whisky is an excellent, if not exactly obvious, partner to your summer salads.
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?
From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.
The Whisky Virgin is on a mission to learn the truth about terroir, starting in Campbeltown.
Beat the heat with these refreshing sunny-day serves recommended by top bartenders.
Unpicking the political and historical reasons for Scotch’s minimum alcoholic strength.
The Whisky Prof looks into the merits of this most traditional of whisky warehouses.
Here's the Whisky Professor to dispel any concerns over malting barley and agrochemicals.
If pre-1960s single malt was so wonderful, why isn’t it being made any more? The Prof answers all.
Our Whisky Virgin heads to Compass Box HQ for the low-down on why blends get a bad rap.
Our Whisky Prof explains the flavour impacts of worm tubs and shell-and-tube condensers.
Far from being an aesthetic afterthought, the shape and size of a still has a huge effect on whisky.
Just a pipe linking still with condenser? No, it’s much more complicated, says the Prof.
Analysing the vital – but often misunderstood – role that water plays in the making of whisky.
Sherry and Scotch is a complex topic, but the Whisky Professor is on hand to explain all.
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
Scotch whisky must be at least three years old – but why? War, in part, provides the answer.
Scotch maturation was never restricted to only Bourbon and Sherry casks, explains the Prof.
There’s more to flavour than lyne arms and oak: the Whisky Professor talks sulphur and condensing.
The Sherry-like cask seasoning agent was once commonly used by whisky distillers.
A burnished copper pot still may have powerful visual appeal, but what are its practical advantages?
The Prof explains you shouldn’t always trust the ppm figure on a whisky’s label.
If a bottle is left unopened, will its whisky change over the years? The Whisky Prof has the answer.
Whisky legs – the residue left on the glass after swirling – can reveal a lot about your dram.
We’re led to believe that non-chill-filtered whisky is somehow superior. But is it?
Most people have tasted corked wine at some point – but can the same unpleasantness affect whisky?
Who better to disentangle the complex concept of solera systems than our resident Whisky Professor?
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.
Both are made from grain and distilled in columns, yet the two whisky styles are vastly different.
The term refers to a drink’s alcoholic strength, but the calculation differs around the world.
The Prof takes a break from science to consider the etymology of the lyne arm.
The Whisky Professor tackles triple distillation in answer to another reader question.
The Whisky Prof explains one of the most complex and fascinating processes in whisky creation.
Celebrate Easter by hunting for top-quality chocolates to pair with the whiskies in your cabinet.
In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
The celebrity chef reveals his burgeoning passion for Scotch and plans to launch his own whisky.
The Whisky Virgin wonders if an open bottle of whisky has a definitive shelf life, just like wine.
The Whisky Virgin wonders how seriously to take the preference of just one whisky critic.
The Whisky Virgin puts aside his preconceptions to discover the beauty of youthful Scotch.
The Virgin won’t be daunted by an apparently useless gift. All you need is a little imagination…
What do the words ‘limited edition’ and ‘Master’s Select’ on a whisky label really mean?
The Whisky Virgin is a huge fan of grain whisky, but doesn’t think it gets the respect it deserves.
The Whisky Virgin goes out on a limb to understand how a cask’s history affects whisky flavour.
The Whisky Virgin finally gets to visit a distillery – not in Scotland, but in East London.
A smoky dram leads The Whisky Virgin digging into the mysteries of peat.
The Whisky Virgin searches for help in buying a first bottle of Scotch… and finds it down the pub.
Not all whiskies are bottled by the distilleries; there’s many a gem among the indie bottlers.
Our Whisky Virgin’s quest for enlightenment leads him to an examination of Scandinavian whisky.
With Thanksgiving approaching, our hapless Whisky Virgin sets out to learn about American whiskey.
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?
Our Whisky Virgin is feeling the heat and on the hunt for cooler ways to enjoy his whisky.
Time for the Virgin to expand his horizons beyond the safety blanket of Scotland’s drams.
A little tough love provokes a surprising reaction from the normally pliable Whisky Virgin.
The Whisky Virgin discovers the price of rare whisky, but its value is another question altogether.
The Whisky Virgin longs for a naked picnic staring deep into Jim Murray's inviting, golden eyes.
Out to impress the rellies, our Whisky Virgin ponders which drams to crack open for Christmas.
The Virgin wonders whether certain types of water can negatively affect a whisky’s flavour.
There’s always something new to learn about whisky, as the Whisky Virgin discovers.
Why the macho charms of Scratched Cask and Hard Fired have got the Whisky Virgin’s juices flowing.
The Whisky Virgin wonders what the gold, silver and bronze awards adorning some bottles really mean.
The Whisky Virgin was flying high after an enlightening International Scotch Day tasting.
Our innocent Whisky Virgin has fallen in love at last – but, sadly, all is not sweetness and light.
As a surfeit of Masters grips the Scotch whisky industry, the Virgin ponders what comes next.
A series of blending classes has given the Whisky Virgin new-found respect for blends.
Our amateur Whisky Virgin is introduced to Scotch through a formative Islay experience.
Compass Box’s controversial bottling gets the Virgin treatment, with the aid of a sweary friend.
There’s a new Whisky Virgin in town – and they’re baffled by this classic confectionary combination.
There’s considerable confusion surrounding cask types, as the Whisky Virgin discovers this week.
How old’s that whisky? Does it matter? Numbers have got the Whisky Virgin’s head in a spin.
The Whisky Virgin finds it is possible to train your senses to recognise aromas more easily.
To really understand your likes and dislikes, try removing any prejudice from your whisky glass.
After a year of whisky exploration, the Virgin finally made it to Scotland for a distillery tour.
After reading Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, our Virgin begins questioning his own tasting method.
The Virgin heads to Islay to find out if its whisky really is too intense for beginners.
A search for ancestral roots leads the Virgin on a quest for Irish whiskey’s true style.
From disturbed leylines to headless horsemen, distilleries have seen plenty of ghostly goings-on.
One man’s journey through the complex and endlessly fascinating pathways of home whisky-making.
After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.
A Bowmore single malt is subjected to ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment by a tasting panel.
A movement is underway to challenge blended whiskey’s reputation as cheap bottom shelf liquor.
Scotch distillers are experimenting with roasted malts to develop a new generation of whisky.
Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
The compelling tale of one of the most infamous episodes in British corporate history – 30 years on.
‘Hygge’ is the buzzword of 2016. But what exactly does it mean? And can you do it with Scotch?
Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
The style that almost vanished from the whisky universe is now very much back in vogue.
From Stormtroopers to sushi, these are the instadram accounts to make your news feed next level.
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
The islands’ early Scotch producers defied the odds to put Orkney's whisky on the map.
A vibrant whisky scene is emerging in Israel as its first single malts come of age.
These top tips will help you make the most of whichever whisky show you’re visiting.
Creative, visionary, fearless men who built the foundations of Scotch whisky as we know it.
Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
As the wellness trend pushes innovation in low-abv drinks, Scotch is playing catch-up.
With the distillery’s last warehouses set for demolition, we look back at its history.
It is imperative for new releases to convey brand identity, but how do producers achieve success?
Explore the growing world of American single malt with these imaginative – and tasty – whiskeys.
The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
Are women really better at tasting than men? If so, why? An examination of whisky and gender.
Blenders are sharing their whisky secrets – but the reasons behind the move are complex.
A crackpot collection of some of the craziest creations in the Scotch whisky universe.
The whys and wherefores of diluting your dram: when to add water, how much and why.
Looking into the past, present and future of the Highland distillery, founded in 1843.
We asked the experts which whiskies they’ll be sipping to ‘remember, remember the 5th of November’.
As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
From quaich to tumbler to specialist tasting glass, this area of whisky has never stopped evolving.
Craft distillers are set on defining their own single malt style – just don’t call it Scotch.
The fine art of redesigning your product has to balance innovation with respect for heritage.
Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
American craft distillers are breaking from tradition to explore new avenues of flavour creation.
With 10 whisky distilleries opening this year, Scotch is on track for unprecedented growth.
One of the world’s most famous collections of whisky has gone on display in the Netherlands.
Barley variety’s effect on flavour is a hot topic, but Bruichladdich believes there are variations.
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
A decade after his death, five leading whisky figures pay tribute to the great writer.
New Zealand’s craft distillers are determined to establish a distinctively Kiwi whisky style.
A mass tasting of the Campbeltown distillery’s 2016 release of 13 single cask single malts.
The long and eventful story of Scotch whisky’s longest-established independent bottler.
Deciphering the complex code of the brain and the senses as they assess and evaluate every glass.
Coming up with a new design for a Scotch whisky bottle is a long, complex and painstaking business.
The whys and wherefores of adding ice to your whisky. It’s more complicated than you might think…
Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
A flair for noticing nuances in whisky samples is vital to being a tasting panellist.
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.
The new Isle of Skye distillery documents key milestones from building work to production.
The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
As the 34th vintage is launched, we assess the evolution of the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
With warmer weather and rising sea levels, producers must act fast to combat climate change.
Whether shooting bottles or a dram, up your whisky photography game with advice from the pros.
How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
Build a picture-perfect Instagram account with tips from top whisky influencers.
More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
Screw chocolate – count down to Christmas with a whisky advent calendar to suit any budget.
From King George IV to Prince William, British royalty has played a big part in whisky’s success.
Great night, painful morning: what the hell is going on in your head when the pleasure recedes?
Maintaining quality and consistency is vital when you’re selling millions of bottles a year.
A who’s who of Scotch whisky is on hand to answer this most challenging of questions.
Dr Swan will be remembered as the godfather of Taiwanese whisky for his work establishing Kavalan.
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
The popularity of single malt stretches back to the 1820s, when it was a royal favourite.
Owned by its community, a new form of whisky distillery is giving back to the local economy.
Whisky as we know it was shaped by the passionate legal battle over this apparently simple question.
Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
New distilleries are expensive – and you can’t sell a bottle for years. How do you survive the wait?
The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
Let us help you find the perfect present for the whisky lovers in your life this Christmas.
Can the maverick Islay distillery maintain its independence after acquisition by Rémy Cointreau?
Glen Highland whisky, anyone? Unveiling some of the world’s most notorious fake Scotch products.
The industry has not always succeeded in its attempts to end gender stereotyping in Scotch.
From Kirkliston to Ailsa Bay via many detours, the history of the flexible whisky-making facility.
The strange tale of the Czech single malt born before the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
How this wine-drinking nation became the world’s biggest consumer of single malts in the 1970s.
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
It’s made for drinking, so why have some whiskies now become collectors’ items?
These are the hotspots to hit if you want to earn your drams the hard way.
What separates malts from blends? How must this be worded on packaging? Dave Broom has the answers.
It’s often not until a distillery’s demise that its worth is fully appreciated, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom travelled to Japan to explore how distillers are driving innovation in grain whisky.
Heart-warming tales of true love, from a fateful plane crash to whisky’s greatest bromance.
From stocking fillers to blowout experiences, we’ve got presents for whisky fans on every level.
The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
At least nine new whisky distilleries are set to open in Scotland in the next 12 months.
Time to celebrate dads everywhere, and to share a glass of his favourite whisky with the old man.
Edrington’s move to Glasgow brings to an end The Fair City’s long-standing association with Scotch.
Scotland is set to welcome seven new distilleries in 2017, plus the relaunch of an old favourite.
Dave Broom seeks answers to one of Scotch whisky’s most complex and enigmatic questions.
Glenrothes is conducting an experiment to determine whether music affects how people taste whisky.
Stuck for Father’s Day ideas? Then spoil your dad this Sunday with a whisky-filled day out.
How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.
We’ve covered spring, summer, autumn, and now Dave Broom shares his top winter whiskies.
Canada’s not the only country forcing its residents to jump hoops in the name of a decent dram.
What is rancio? And does it occur not only in old Cognac, but also in long-matured Scotch whisky?
The ambitious series of single cask bottlings now spans six decades from the 1950s.
The historic bottler embraces change and continuity, 123 years after it was established.
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at Macallan’s architectural and distilling marvel.
A global rundown of the world’s most popular drams – with not a single malt in sight.
The historic crop, grown in Scotland for 1,000-plus years, is being revived by distillers.
A hefty dose of experimentation characterises the brewer’s foray into spirits production.
What qualities have we come to expect from the world’s best bars? Becky Paskin investigates.
Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
Are you a malt maniac or dram dunce? Put your brains to the test in our annual whisky quiz.
Thinking about buying your own cask of maturing whisky? Here’s a guide to what’s out there.
Drink better during this season’s music festivals with these campsite-friendly novelty hip flasks.
Track down these public collections of rare bottles for a glimpse of whisky’s storied past.
Distilleries are rediscovering the unique flavours oats can bring to whisky.
Scotch must be distilled to a certain abv strength and matured in particular sized casks – but why?
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
If stocks are limited, where are all the new Japanese whisky brands coming from?
Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
Blenders are exploring the boundaries of flavour by mixing Scotch with other world whiskies.
Fill your glasses with cask-driven whiskies, overflowing with fruits, wood character and memories.
Dave Broom explores how peat is cut and burned, and busts myths surrounding PPM and peaty water.
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
Could the creation of a shared ‘flavour language’ help us communicate what we smell?
In the run-up to this year’s Feis Ile (20-28 May), Dave Broom explores the impact of peat terroir.
Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.
Dave Broom endeavours to make sense of the factors affecting how we nose and taste whisky.
New distilleries are coming thick and fast, and there’s still plenty of room for more.
As one of whisky’s three ingredients, yeast offers huge possibilities in flavour creation.
Dave Broom picks apart Scotch and Irish whiskey’s close relationship in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
As part of our selection of seasonal features, Dave Broom picks the perfect drams for springtime.
Dave Broom has hand-picked a selection of Scotch whiskies to perfectly match the warmer weather.
These are the whisky distilleries gaining a reputation for their Scottish gins.
From Glenfiddich to Glen Grant, these are the world’s most popular Scotch malt whiskies.
The city that ruled the whisky world is back in the spotlight after decades of decline.
Eddie Russell’s first visit to a Scotch whisky distillery in the company of Dennis Malcolm.
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
Secondary maturation in Scotch whisky is a recent, but nonetheless fascinating, phenomenon.
Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
Bill Lumsden tells us how the concept of the Madeira-finished Private Edition release developed.
Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
Haggis, for sure, but what else is needed for the festivities on 25 January? Find out here.
How much do you really know about Scotch whisky?
The trickiest gift to wrap is a bottle of whisky or wine, but with a little flair it needn’t be.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ignites anticipation for more Royal Wedding whiskies.
Go one better than a bottle of Scotch and give an alternative Christmas whisky gift this year.
Looking for the perfect whisky gift for your Secret Santa? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
Why, in today’s gender-inclusive world, is whisky still perceived as ‘a man’s drink’?
The best whiskies to fill into your hipflask this autumn, according to the experts.
Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
Scotch whisky personalities choose their favourite Scottish toasts with which to raise a dram.
The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
Tintin’s most loyal companion loves a drop or two of Scotch – particularly Loch Lomond.
Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.
One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.
Meeting the modest, self-effacing team player who makes the world’s best-selling whisky.
The Midleton master distiller talks serendipity, single pot still and experimentation.
As the retailer celebrates 60 years, LMDW’s CEO explains why whisky is more than just a business.
The chairman of Douglas Laing & Co. on blended malts, family ties and Clutha distillery.
IMD’s managing director on rebuilding Rosebank and taking calculated risks.
Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
The master blender welcomes Ireland’s whiskey renaissance, but with an eye to the past.
The malt master and a pioneer of double cask maturation reflects on his career.
Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.
The maker of Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s says blends – and malts – are often misunderstood.
Dalmore’s eccentric master blender reflects on a lifetime of devotion to whisky.
The actor loved whisky so much he claimed to have been born ‘under a distillery in Skye’.
One of Scotland’s greatest monarchs, with a keen interest in warfare, sport – and aqua vitae.
A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
From White Horse to Malt Mill, the story of one of the Scotch whisky industry’s true pioneers.
Peasant, bard or a bit of both? Reconciling the contradictions surrounding Scotland’s national poet.
The man who owned five Islay distilleries, who was also a great agricultural moderniser.
The story of one of the great actors of Hollywood’s golden age – and his love of Scotch.
The Whisky Galore author was also a wartime spy for MI6 and a lover of classical music and cats.
The author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s was a supremely talented writer with a penchant for J&B Rare.
The man who founded Glenury Royal distillery – and who famously walked 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.
The family behind Ferintosh, Scotland’s oldest distillery and a vast operation at its peak.
The Carry On… actor loved Scotch so much he’d insist on bringing a case on-set with him.
The four-time Oscar winner had a long and distinguished career – and a love for Famous Grouse.
Recalling the Queen’s late sister, a controversial figure noted for her love of The Famous Grouse.
First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.
Britain’s first female Prime Minister, ‘The Iron Lady’, believed in whisky to give you energy.
America’s first great TV star sure loved his food, cigarettes and, of course, Scotch whisky.
Be it with breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sir Winston Churchill’s affection for Scotch was no secret.
Despite her stern demeanour, the not-so-merry monarch was a great lover of Scotch whisky.
The Rat Pack reveller was known for his friendly, ‘drunky’ performances and fondness for J&B Rare.
The film star was always three drinks ahead, whether it be with a Scotch or a Martini in hand.
The English-born journalist and polemicist loved controversy, and Johnnie Walker Black Label.
The academic and cultural commentator was also an influential writer about Scotch whisky.
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 controversial American football star had a particular soft spot for Johnnie Walker Red.
The author of Ivanhoe did more than most to romanticise the Highlands – and Scotch malt whisky.
The actor, author and raconteur counted Scotch as a constant companion in his colourful life.
The sharp-tongued novelist was critical about alcoholic beverages, but passionate about Scotch.
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.
Scotch played a part in Close developing a reputation as the ‘bravest’ man in cricket.
From Martinis to Macallan (via lager), James Bond's taste in alcohol is as varied as his love life.
The story of the flawed business genius who transformed the way the world sells liquor.
The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.
The story of the woman whose astuteness helped create one of Scotch whisky’s strongest businesses.
The leading Scottish literary figure was an exciseman before his writing career took off.
Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.
'Hal' Currie brought distilling back to the Isle of Arran after more than 150 years.
He was the man behind the distillery’s cult 1960s and 1970s bottlings – but how did he do it?
America’s most loved singer had a colourful off-stage life, with Jack Daniel’s to the fore.
The story of the African orphan who became a famous figure in the Speyside town of Rothes.
Great Odin’s raven! To the original Anchorman, ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’ is kind of a big deal.
Tove Jansson’s much-loved creation, father of Moomintroll, is a lover of fine old whisky.
Bill Murray’s jet-lagged and jaded movie star remains his most celebrated film role.
Was the founder of Royal Brackla distillery really as arrogant and spiteful as we’re led to believe?
The story of one of the 19th century’s great black-market whisky still manufacturers.
The life of the determined creator of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Scotch’s biggest family business.
The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.
Delve into the life of the forgotten hero behind the Craigellachie distillery, hotel and village.
The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.
The Scottish chemist is believed to be the pioneer of Bourbon’s sour mash process.
Great-grandson of The Glenlivet founder and survivor of both World Wars.
War, women and whisky: the story of Hugh Munro, early 19th-century Laird of Teaninich, has it all.
The compelling story of the man who rescued the Islay distillery and brought it into prosperity.
As a man, he was a ‘happy Hercules’ – and, as a distiller, a larger-than-life self-promoter.
The whisky merchant that left an indelible mark on Edinburgh is enjoying a modern revival.
The story of the post-war distillery architect who built Tullibardine, Jura and Glenallachie.
Flamboyance, fraud and 500 talking parrots: when boom turned to bust with the ‘Pattison Crash’.
No, not the exiled Scotsman, but the pseudonymous author of ‘the finest whisky book ever’.
The ‘Whisky Baron’ overcame ill-health to create some of Scotch’s most successful blends.
The saga of ‘Grant of Glenlivat’, the early days of legal distillation – and a fairies’ curse.
From Prohibition to the 1950s, the life of one of Scotch whisky’s greatest entrepreneurs.
The shamed excise officer may be more villain than hero, but it depends on whose side you’re on…
How a flamboyant entrepreneur popularised the eponymous Irish whiskey by selling bar-to-bar.
With a focus on single malt and exports, brothers John and James Grant were ahead of their time.
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.
The globe-trotting extrovert and born salesman was one of Scotch’s most colourful characters.
The founder of the Irish whiskey dynasty was a Presbyterian born in Alloa, Scotland.
The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
A career as colourful as his socks, including staring down the barrel of a gun more than once.
The single malt pioneers supplied politicians and celebrities from their famed London store.
The saga of the family who went from illegal distillers to pillars of the whisky establishment.
Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.
These early bottlings from Cadenhead challenge the historic narrative of single malt.
This celebrated single malt remains, to many, one of the greatest whiskies ever made.
The coded labels, originally born out of necessity, have created a cult whisky range.
The Falkirk native is enchanted by Rosebank distillery, particularly bottlings by SMWS.
The life of a Laphroaig lover – and the difficulties of building such a huge collection today.
The ‘Jolly Toper’ tells of his love for whisky literature, born in the pre-internet age.
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.
How a memorable Macallan sparked a passion for rare whiskies – especially those of a certain age.
The Swedish collector turned her hobby into a career, and now runs a whisky bar in Bredaryd.
It was whisky’s storied history that turned museum worker Josh Feldman into an avid collector.
The Whiskyfun man talks through his abiding passion for the enigmatic drams of Clynelish and Brora.
The rare whisky expert collects ‘anything and everything’ and has a fondness for unique bottles.
A chance encounter with a knowledgeable bartender was the beginning of a life-long love for whisky.
The master blender on how his whisky collection has transformed into a record of his career.
Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.
A sip of Macallan led one man to build arguably the finest collection of Italian bottlings.
A rare look inside the German’s 25-year collection, including a series of 1960s Laphroaigs.
The Dutch artist was lured into collecting by the exuberant fruit of this Speyside single malt.
For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.
What started as a standard whisky tasting ended with a new found fixation collecting rare Ardbegs.
The social side of whisky collecting has had a profound impact on the Swede’s life.
The almost 3,500-strong collection is on public display at Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience.
The Belgian electrician who came late to whisky, but indulges his passion to the full.
What started as a hobby turned into a sound investment for this Strathisla-loving Swiss.
The whisky vlogger on how he ‘collects’ whiskies for others to try as much as for himself.
The Hong Kong bar owner has developed broad tastes, from Hanyu to Laphroaig and Bowmore.
The Chinese collector credits Richard Paterson for his love of Dalmore’s single malts.
The Wishaw restaurateur owns the ‘world’s only’ complete range of Bruichladdich Valinches.
The Swedish whisky collector now prefers to open bottles, rather than let them gather dust.
The German collector loves Speyside, thanks in part to a memorable tasting with Ronnie Cox.
The London whisky lover calls himself an ‘accidental accumulator’, rather than a collector.