Keepers of the Quaich: honouring the many
Thousands of people contribute to Scotch whisky’s success, not just an elite few.
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From the editors
19 October 2016
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From the editors
20 August 2015
A jolly good(wood) drive
What has driving a handbuilt wooden car around Goodwood race track have to do with whisky?
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From the editors
02 February 2017
Scotch, symbols and ‘special friendships’
Dave Broom deliberates the symbolic meaning behind gifting a quaich to the new US President.
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From the editors
29 April 2016
Spirit of Speyside: The Living Past
Archives and a liquid Speyside ramble illustrate how the past persists and informs the present.
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From the editors
28 June 2017
Rediscovering the wonder of whisky
A centuries-old text reminds Dave Broom of the open-eyed joy that whisky once inspired.
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From the editors
04 April 2018
Schrödinger’s whisky: the genuine fake
When is a fake not a fake? Dave Broom tells a tangled tale of a 1977 bottle of Highland Park.
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From the editors
17 January 2018
Time’s up for sexism in whisky
Gender-appropriate whisky has no place in a world devoted to fighting sexism, says Becky Paskin.
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From the editors
14 October 2015
Presidential poison
SWA-approved, ‘Scottish-style’ single malt produced in Mount Vernon, Virginia? Surely some mistake…
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From the editors
01 June 2016
Expensive but poor cocktails can jog on
There’s no excuse for a poorly made cocktail if it costs the earth.
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From the editors
26 July 2016
What can Jack Daniel’s teach Scotch whisky?
Tennessee’s finest may be supplanting Scotch in British consumers’ affections. But does it matter?
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From the editors
03 August 2016
Rediscovering Bobby Burns
A jaunt around New York uncovers a forgotten Scotch cocktail classic that’s due a revival.
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From the editors
09 October 2019
The Glenlivet capsules: why the hysteria?
What’s more outrageous: cocktails served in capsules or the fact it’s a Scotch? asks Becky Paskin.
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From the editors
22 October 2015
In Search of Joy
In a joyless age, is whisky allowed to make us smile? Sober thoughts on booze and happiness.
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From the editors
24 August 2016
Sense and Sensibility
Listen to ‘expert’ advice but trust your own instincts when tasting whisky, urges Dave Broom.
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From the editors
07 November 2017
Peated whisky’s missed opportunity
Peated whisky brands could learn a lesson from hot sauce producers, says Becky Paskin.
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From the editors
27 November 2015
Sugar rush
In the race to win over younger consumers, can a spoonful of sugar help the whisky go down?
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From the editors
22 March 2016
Gluten-free garbage
Distilled spirits do not contain gluten, so why are some brands allowed to say it, and some aren’t?
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From the editors
23 August 2017
Whisky rules are there to be challenged
Meaningful innovation can still be realised within the boundaries of whisky regulations.
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From the editors
07 November 2018
Storytelling brings whisky to life
The very best of whisky exists on a ‘higher level of bullshit’, writes Dave Broom.
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From the editors
21 October 2015
Back to the Future Day
The world has changed since Marty McFly first graced our screens; it has for whisky at any rate.
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From the editors
04 September 2015
The name game
A 75-year-old Mortlach raises questions of perceived identity, character and the passage of time.
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From the editors
16 November 2015
A vintage conundrum
An evening immersed in the world of Cognac prompts more thoughts on age and transparency in Scotch.
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From the editors
20 April 2016
The flipping culture of cult whiskies
Cult bottles spark furious bidding wars and soaring prices. But just who is being greedy here?
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From the editors
22 December 2016
The long history of fake whisky
The discovery of a fake 1903 Laphroaig is a shocking but eerily familiar tale, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors
17 May 2017
Getting to grips with grain
Grain plants may lack the romance of single malt distilleries, but that doesn’t make them dull.
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From the editors
27 September 2017
Embracing a world beyond Scotch
Whisky shows are no longer the sole preserve of Scotch – or indeed whisky – finds Dave Broom.
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From the editors
29 November 2017
Whisky’s rebels without a clue
A rose-tinted view of Scotch’s ‘outlaw’ history is pure marketing BS, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors
13 December 2017
How can rare whisky be more inclusive?
As extraordinary whiskies become the preserve of a privileged few, how about spreading the love?
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From the editors
25 April 2018
Whisky’s moments of revelation
The curious tale of a manatee reminds Dave Broom of whisky’s power to conjure an epiphany.
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From the editors
27 March 2019
Let’s give blends the respect they deserve
Maybe if we treat blends as ‘special’, says Richard Woodard, that’s just what they’ll become.
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From the editors
03 July 2019
How can we face down the whisky flippers?
Bottle flipping has new whisky distilleries trapped in a Catch-22, Dave Broom discovers.
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From the editors
11 September 2019
How can a simple Highball cause offence?
It’s the same premise as a gin and tonic, so why the resistance to Highballs, asks Dave Broom?
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From the editors
25 September 2019
A good story just adds to whisky’s pleasure
When whisky has a compelling tale to tell, says Richard Woodard, we should all lend an ear.
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From the editors
04 August 2015
Scotch's future
Geopolitical risk and economic stagnation have hit Scotch’s export numbers. Is America the answer?
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From the editors
27 January 2016
The importance of regional styles
While mostly ignored by malt aficionados, whisky regions are still important indicators of flavour.
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From the editors
01 February 2016
The West Wing and transparency
Aaron Sorkin’s political drama, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and the persistence of marketing messages.
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From the editors
13 April 2016
Sleazy, Coil and Compass Box
A mysterious algorithm conjures a link between the transparency-loving blender and psychedelia.
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From the editors
19 January 2017
‘Bumbling’ Boris, India and Scotch
The UK Foreign Secretary’s working knowledge of whisky is patchy, to judge from a speech this week.
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From the editors
21 March 2017
Scotch, watches and crazy money
It’s glib, glitzy and plain bizarre, but does the £40k whisky watch have a deeper significance?
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From the editors
29 March 2017
The Cognac that thinks it’s a single malt
A new release from Martell in the US says much about the rise and rise of single malt Scotch.
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From the editors
13 June 2018
World Cup and whisky: hope vs expectation
In whisky as in football, says Richard Woodard, it’s best to keep our expectations low.
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From the editors
27 February 2019
The genius simplicity of Mark Hollis’ music
Like whisky, the late musician’s music was truly creative in its simplicity, writes Dave Broom.
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From the editors
28 August 2019
Whisky doesn’t need to be intimidating
Whisky bars should take inspiration from coffee shops when designing menus, says Becky Paskin.
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From the editors
01 July 2015
Sole traders
Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
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From the editors
14 January 2016
New Year's wish list
If Scotch whisky could make a New Year resolution for 2016, what should it be? A few thoughts…
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From the editors
16 March 2016
Whisky is no longer a drink
Whisky has become a commodity to be traded and make a few speculators some money.
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From the editors
01 September 2016
Where’s all the beer-finished whisky?
Whisky and beer share common ingredients and flavours, so why aren’t there more collaborations?
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From the editors
02 November 2016
Whisky pricing: how much is too much?
Three recent releases prompt thoughts on the quest for true value in Scotch whisky.
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From the editors
16 December 2016
Remembering Wallace Milroy
The knowledge and kindness Wallace Milroy afforded Dave Broom will be a lasting memory.
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From the editors
25 April 2017
Whisky belongs to all of us
We are all entitled to whisky regardless of gender, class and power, says Dave Broom.
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03 May 2017
Finding whisky’s fun side
A trip to San Francisco has Dave Broom pondering what lessons whisky can learn from rum.
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From the editors
21 June 2017
Ardbeg, ‘crap whisky’ and serendipity
Greatness sometimes comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
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09 August 2017
A postcard from Islay
For whisky fans and Hebridean seabirds alike, aromas evoke special memories, discovers Dave Broom.
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20 December 2017
Whisky’s golden age
Has there ever been a more exciting time for whisky? Probably not, says Richard Woodard.
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20 February 2018
Drinking whisky: the ultimate winter sport
As the Winter Olympics dominates our TV screens, Dave Broom celebrates whisky’s vital role.
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From the editors
09 May 2018
Whisky is finally lightening up
The fun and games at Spirit of Speyside are a sign whisky’s becoming more relaxed, says Dave Broom.
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23 May 2018
The heart and the head
In the quest for whisky information, says Dave Broom, never neglect the power of emotion.
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From the editors
30 May 2018
The importance of being modest
Whisky is a humble spirit at heart, says Dave Broom – something we should never forget.
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06 June 2018
Embracing imperfection
The world is full of flaws, says Dave Broom, but that makes it endlessly fascinating.
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From the editors
25 July 2018
Let experiences shape your palate
Engaging with the world around you can help heighten your whisky experience, writes Dave Broom.
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From the editors
29 August 2018
Whisky in the golden hour
Whisky, like music, has the power to evoke a visceral response in us, writes Dave Broom.
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From the editors
31 October 2018
How rare do you like your whisky?
Rarity has many facets, writes Dave Broom, including the decision to share the rare.
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From the editors
28 November 2018
Cognac’s lesson for single malt lovers
A visit to Cognac reminds Richard Woodard that ‘single’ malts aren’t quite what they seem.
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From the editors
25 December 2018
Whisky’s future lies in the everyday
Look to whisky’s humble origins of conviviality to find its future trends, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors
02 January 2019
Could whisky become the drink of 2019?
It’s been hotly tipped as the spirit to watch, says Dave Broom, but is this whisky’s year?
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From the editors
16 January 2019
Industry woes brought new era to whisky
Difficult times can emphasise the resilience of whisky and humanity, writes Dave Broom.
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From the editors
19 February 2019
Japanese whisky faces its new future
In the face of controversy and stock shortages, Japanese whisky is reawakening, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors
20 March 2019
Are writers missing whisky’s real stories?
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner gives Dave Broom food for thought on whisky writing.
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From the editors
19 June 2019
Whisky’s identity lies in the landscape
Single malt is more than a spirit; it’s a sum of environment and culture, says Dave Broom.
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From the editors
26 June 2019
Secrets of the forest
How long does it take to make a whisky cask? More than 200 years, as Richard Woodard discovers.
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From the editors
14 August 2019
Whisky innovation depends on drinkers
A recent Instagram post has Dave Broom redefining the success of distillery innovations.
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From the editors
02 October 2019
Scotch whisky’s World Class evolution
The global bartending competition has placed Scotch flavour at its heart, writes Dave Broom.
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06 January 2017
Groundhog Day for Scotch distillery boom?
The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
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From the editors
04 October 2017
Collaboration is key to whisky innovation
Whisky Speed Dating reminds Becky Paskin why knowledge sharing is so vital in innovation.
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From the editors
17 October 2017
Distillery revivals and the single malt boom
With Port Ellen, Brora and Rosebank set to reopen, Dave Broom looks at the broader context.
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From the editors
25 January 2019
How can a whisky be worth $60,000?
Macallan’s 72 Year Old has Dave Broom wondering if some whisky is deserving of a high price.
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03 April 2019
Scott Walker’s radical snub of routine
Walker’s work shows risks should be taken, in whisky as well as music, says Dave Broom.
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18 July 2019
When Bourbon warehouses collapse
Incidents like the recent Jim Beam warehouse fire can have a huge environmental impact.
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06 July 2017
Could this little black box end fake whisky?
This small black box could be a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit whisky.
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20 July 2017
Why did Billy Walker buy Glenallachie?
The lowdown on the ex-BenRiach MD’s surprisingly swift return to Scotch whisky.
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24 February 2017
Obituary: Silvano Samaroli (1939-2017)
The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
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11 June 2018
How whisky tourism is transforming Scotch
Soaring growth in whisky tourism is paving the way for a new generation of Scotch distillery.
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12 April 2016
Indian whisky: why it matters to Scotch
Diageo’s Indian whisky brands have had their export wings trimmed – but does the deal go far enough?
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03 August 2016
Obituary: Evan Cattanach (1935-2016)
From managing Cardhu to his pioneering ambassadorial work, a great Scotch whisky character recalled.
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14 September 2017
Irish whiskey: a question of provenance
Irish whiskey is resurgent, but are some of the new companies being economical with the truth?
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07 November 2016
Black Bowmore: from cask to cult whisky
Dave Broom looks back at the now complete single malt collection’s ascent to cult whisky status.
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13 December 2017
Scotch whisky and rye: past and present
Rye’s return in Scotland after a long gap marks the latest chapter in a chequered history.
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04 May 2017
Highland Park discovers its Viking soul
What does the striking new look and range rethink say about the modern face of single malt?
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26 October 2015
Will Joy take Johnnie Walker further?
The number one Scotch whisky brand’s new platform aims to add a little happiness to the mix.
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29 December 2017
The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2017
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
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28 October 2015
Diageo Special Releases pricing: an analysis
Special Releases pricing has soared in recent years – but how and why? Let’s crunch some numbers…
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06 October 2016
Why has Chivas moved into blended malt?
The new move by Chivas Regal says a lot about the current state of the Scotch whisky market.
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20 February 2017
Single malt spearheads export resurgence
Scotch whisky exports bounced back last year, thanks largely to single malt and the US market.
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30 December 2016
The 10 most read Scotch stories of 2016
Recalling a year of shocks, surprises, new whiskies, fake bottles and controversy.
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10 April 2018
Has Jura finally rediscovered its identity?
After the single malt’s revamp, has it found its place in the whisky world?
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05 July 2018
Behind Grant’s radical whisky makeover
A behind-the-scenes look at the revamp of the world’s third most popular Scotch whisky.
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14 March 2019
What is the true taste of Irish pot still?
It’s the quintessential Irish whiskey style, but should its production rules be revised?
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17 June 2019
Fake whisky: how worried should we be?
As auction prices soar, does whisky’s secondary market have a serious counterfeit problem?
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26 September 2019
Emeishan and the dawn of Chinese whisky
The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
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27 October 2015
The Bourbonisation of Scotch whisky
Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
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23 March 2017
Century-old Scotch bottles found in WWI dig
Bottles of Dewar’s blended Scotch unearthed in former British Army garrison in Israel.
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16 July 2019
Jim Beam faces fine over warehouse blaze
The fire led to the deaths of thousands of fish and other aquatic life in the Kentucky River.
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20 January 2018
Whisky seized in ‘Prohibition-style’ raids
Armed police raided Canadian whisky bars for selling SMWS whisky ‘illegally’.
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22 October 2015
Glenrothes renews NAS range with peated cask
Glenrothes has refreshed its core NAS range with new names, liquid and a peated cask-matured whisky.
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26 July 2016
Jack Daniel’s UK best seller claim ‘false’
Retail figures also include liqueur and RTD sales, blended Scotch brand The Famous Grouse claims.
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09 February 2018
Macallan launches first London whisky lounge
Macallan’s first UK whisky lounge has opened at London’s Euro-Japanese restaurant Four Degree.
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20 May 2019
Rolling Stones whisky leads Bonhams auction
The rock group’s anniversary blend will be sold alongside salvaged Whisky Galore! bottles.
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23 August 2019
Macallan named among world’s top attractions
The Speyside distillery has been named one of Time Magazine’s 2019 Greatest Places to visit.
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18 October 2016
Arran releases second Smugglers’ Series malt
Limited edition single malt whisky aims to celebrate Arran’s illicit whisky-making past.
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17 July 2017
Dewar’s Scotch Egg Club in global launch
Events will celebrate the three passions of Tommy Dewar: whisky, games and chicken.
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20 November 2018
Pre-Prohibition whiskey stash auctioned
More than 40 cases of century-old American whiskey were found hidden in a secret vault.
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14 January 2016
Colombia confronted in Scotch tax row
The EU is challenging Colombia’s ‘discriminatory’ tax policy that obstructs Scotch whisky growth.
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08 March 2019
Fukuyo and Noe partner on Legent Bourbon
The whiskey ‘reimagines what Bourbon can be’ by fusing Kentucky and Japanese traditions.
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02 November 2018
Whistlepig distiller Dave Pickerell dies
The renowned American whiskey maker has passed away unexpectedly in San Francisco.
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23 November 2018
East London distillery launches rye whisky
ELLC’s London Rye is the capital’s second whisky to be released in over 100 years.
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14 June 2017
Balvenie Peated Triple Cask new to duty free
Unusual peated expression, aged for 14 years, will be exclusive to travel retail.
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10 December 2015
R&B releases its first Scotch whiskies
The company has launched its first bottles but is yet to build a distillery in Raasay or the south.
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08 December 2015
Arbikie offers cask investment opportunity
The Highlands distillery is selling newly-laid casks for £10,000 as a ‘luxury whisky investment’.
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04 October 2019
Midleton Very Rare 2019 edition released
The latest in the Irish whiskey series contains some of the oldest liquid used so far.
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08 September 2017
Singleton of Glen Ord 41 Year Old unveiled
The single malt expression becomes the Highland distillery’s oldest release to date.
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25 September 2017
SMWS creates new rare whisky series
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Vaults Collection launches with two single cask malts.
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29 September 2017
Glenfiddich unveils luxury NAS Baccarat malt
The £2k Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest Solera is presented in a crystal Baccarat decanter.
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21 August 2017
Balvenie Tun 1509 recalled after mix-up
The wrong whisky was filled into some bottles of the Speyside single malt series’ new Batch 4.
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16 October 2018
Last Drop Distillers’ Tom Jago dies aged 93
The industry legend and man behind the Diageo Classic Malts has passed away.
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01 September 2017
Jura One and All celebrates island life
The single malt release – named One And All – celebrates the island community.
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08 March 2019
Glenlivet 50 Year Old released at $25,000
Only 150 bottles of The Glenlivet Winchester Collection’s third expression have been made.
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29 April 2019
Gordon & MacPhail releases ‘rare’ Coleburn
The 38-year-old single malt is one of the highlights of the bottler’s Spring Collection.
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04 August 2016
Auchentoshan announces New Malt Order
Bartenders will be given the chance to create the brand’s 2017 limited edition single malt whisky.
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09 February 2017
Big Peat to print pals on Fèis Ìle bottling
The artwork for the 2017 limited edition whisky will feature more than 300 photos of whisky fans.
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03 September 2019
Glenfiddich launches Grand Cru wine finish
The 23-year-old single malt is the first in the Speyside distillery’s new Grand range.
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31 January 2018
Priceless mini of rare ‘Malt Mill’ auctioned
Long considered a ‘unicorn’ whisky, a miniature of ‘Malt Mill’ has surfaced at auction.
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11 April 2018
‘Louder, bolder’ Smokehead whisky released
Smokehead High Voltage is introduced as a ‘more intense’ version of the Islay single malt.
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05 February 2019
‘Oldest’ Littlemill 40-year-old released
The lost distillery’s Celestial Edition pays tribute to its pioneering former distillery manager.
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02 September 2019
Littlemill releases 29 Year Old for £2,750
The Private Cellar release contains ‘some of the last’ whisky laid down before Littlemill closed.
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10 January 2018
International Scotch Day 2018 announced
It’s back! Take a tour of the Diageo archives to mark the annual Scotch celebration.
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09 May 2018
Johnnie Walker unveils ‘White Walker’ whisky
The blended Scotch has partnered with HBO to create a new Game of Thrones themed whisky.
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09 August 2018
Ailsa Bay to debut peatier, sweeter whisky
The Lowland distillery will replace its original whisky with a new style of single malt.
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13 September 2018
Balvenie DoubleWood 25 marks milestone
The new limited release commemorates the 25th anniversary of the DoubleWood 12-year-old.
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15 February 2019
Raasay opens single malt pre-orders for 2020
The distillery will ship its inaugural single malt whisky in time for Christmas next year.
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02 September 2019
Arran reveals new look and two new malts
Isle of Arran Distillers has created a ‘new identity’ for its Lochranza site’s core range.
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22 January 2018
Diageo’s distillery tourism at record high
Business is booming for whisky tourism, as Diageo’s visitor centres see a rise of over 15%.
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16 May 2018
Royal Salute marks wedding with $10k blend
The first of only 70 luxury Royal Salute bottles will be gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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25 February 2019
Bladnoch launches wine-finished 17-year-old
The Lowlands distillery’s new whisky has been finished in ex-red wine casks for up to three years.
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07 March 2019
Glasgow distillery reveals Signature Range
Peated and triple-distilled whiskies will join the distillery’s unpeated 1770 single malt.
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30 July 2019
Glenlivet 14 Year Old debuts as US exclusive
The whisky, targeted at a ‘new generation of drinker’, has been finished in ex-Cognac casks.
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12 August 2019
Glen Moray releases 21 Year Old Port Finish
After a weekend as a Royal Mile Whiskies exclusive, the 21 Year Old is now getting a wider release.
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15 August 2017
Blended malt in Diageo 2017 Special Releases
Collectivum XXVIII features spirit from all 28 of the company’s active malt distilleries.
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09 February 2018
Over £25m of rare whisky sold at auction
The amount of rare Scotch whisky sold at UK auctions has hit a record high.
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27 January 2016
Malt whisky projects in £1m funding boost
Two distilleries in western Highlands and Perth & Kinross to benefit from government grants.
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18 August 2017
Whisky ‘tastes better with water’
A Swedish study has now provided a scientific basis for this long-held belief.
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26 May 2017
Glen Scotia 25-year-old added to range
The new £250 expression was launched at this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
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02 November 2017
$10,000 glass of Macallan confirmed as fake
The ‘1878’ bottle contained blended Scotch whisky from the early 1970s, tests have shown.
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28 October 2015
New hybrid glass to ‘transform’ whisky
Can Norlan’s combination of functionality and aesthetics help revolutionise the enjoyment of whisky?
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09 September 2016
The whisky advent calendar worth £10,000
Drinks by the Dram calendar contains 24 miniatures of some of the world’s most coveted whiskies.
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23 September 2016
Royal Salute blend marks Union of the Crowns
Travel retail exclusive 32-year-old commemorates the accession to the throne of King James VI.
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26 March 2018
Berry Bros launches four blended malts
The Speyside, Islay, Sherry cask and peated cask Scotch whiskies join The Classic Range.
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12 September 2018
Cladach blended malt is last Special Release
The 2018 limited release line-up is completed by a blend of six coastal single malts.
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19 September 2018
Highland Park 50 Year Old unveiled
The Orkney single malt’s oldest release since 2010 is priced at US$15,000 a bottle.
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22 November 2016
Ardnamurchan spirit attracts ‘wild’ demand
First release from remote west coast distillery is too young to be classified as whisky.
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09 December 2016
Fake whisky haul could be ‘tip of iceberg’
Trove of counterfeit Laphroaig and Macallan could be worth nearly £1m, experts say.
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01 October 2018
Longmorn 1961 ‘twins’ complete G&M series
The 57-year-old malts, priced at £30,000 a pair, are the oldest Longmorn releases to date.
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08 July 2019
Johnnie Walker Blue remembers Glenury Royal
The latest Ghost and Rare blend celebrates the Highland distillery, which closed in 1985.
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04 July 2018
Grant’s range has radical revamp
Changes include the renaming of the flagship blend and the launch of three new expressions.
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27 April 2017
Highland Park revamp taps Viking heritage
The range redesign comes as the Orkney single malt launches a new series of special editions.
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14 March 2019
Irish pot still laws ‘too restrictive’
The rules governing Irish whiskey’s signature style have no precedent, says Peter Mulryan.
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07 August 2017
$10,000 glass of Macallan ‘is a fake’
An investigation has been launched following the purchase at a St Moritz hotel by a Chinese guest.
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17 January 2019
Scotch ‘marketing genius’ Hugh Mitcalfe dies
He helped bring huge success to Glen Grant and Macallan in a career spanning five decades.
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12 May 2017
Oldest Brora headlines Bonhams auction
The 1972 bottling joins more than 80 lots of Macallan in the Hong Kong sale next Friday.
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31 July 2018
Aberlour unveils Sherry-matured Casg Annamh
The new single malt offers ‘the ideal introduction’ to Sherry cask-matured whiskies.
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03 June 2016
BenRiach MD named Entrepreneur of the Year
Billy Walker received the award just hours after selling his company for £281 million.
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07 November 2017
AnCnoc Peatheart is brand’s ‘smokiest’ malt
The Highland single malt brand has launched its ‘smokiest’ whisky to date, anCnoc Peatheart.
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Latest news
13 August 2015
Dan Jago joins Berry Bros & Rudd as CEO
Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Dan Jago, former group wine director at Tesco, as its new CEO.
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Latest news
17 December 2015
William Grant CEO steps down
Stella David is to step down from her role as CEO of William Grant & Sons early next year.
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Latest news
27 October 2016
Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Two revealed
The Speyside distillery continues its luxury collection with five whiskies priced at £20,000.
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Latest news
05 February 2016
Ailsa Bay’s first whisky launches in UK
Ailsa Bay distillery’s first single malt bottling is a lesson in Scotch whisky innovation.
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Latest news
23 October 2015
Hazelwood makes a return to travel retail
William Grant & Sons is to launch a new range of blended whiskies under the Hazelwood brand.
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Latest news
04 September 2017
G&M announces £10,000 Glen Grant Collection
The collection of six vintage whiskies from the 1950s will be released for £10,000 each.
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Latest news
23 September 2019
Balvenie releases Tun 1509 Batch 6
The whisky is the sixth release from Balvenie’s eponymous marrying tun.
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Latest news
03 June 2016
Glenlivet Cipher challenges whisky drinkers
The new interactive release from The Glenlivet contains no cask information, age or tasting notes.
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Latest news
06 February 2018
Mysterious ‘Malt Mill’ mini sells for £3,400
The miniature could contain some of the only whisky left from the lost distillery.
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Latest news
26 April 2018
Elixir Distillers planning Islay distillery
The Elements of Islay producer intends to build a whisky distillery on the island’s south coast.
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Latest news
26 February 2019
Port Ellen returns in Untold Stories series
The first in a new series of bottlings from the lost Islay distillery is a 39-year-old malt.
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Latest news
10 November 2015
Royal Salute reveals $40,000 Age Collection
Royal Salute has unveiled the Age Collection, a set of 10 blended Scotch whiskies, for US$40,000.
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Latest news
05 February 2016
Speyside Distillers outlines expansion plans
The Spey whisky producer has outlined expansion plans following a £2.3m funding boost.
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Latest news
23 March 2016
First Big Peat Feis Ile whisky produced
Douglas Laing is to release its first Feis Ile edition of the Islay blended malt in May.
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Latest news
08 February 2018
GlenDronach launches Grandeur Batch 9
The Highland distillery is releasing a limited edition 24-year-old single malt this month.
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Latest news
23 October 2018
Bowmore 19 Year Old is Amazon exclusive
The limited edition is the first Bowmore malt to be matured entirely in French oak.
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14 May 2019
Laphroaig reveals 2019 Càirdeas edition
The Islay distillery’s annual Friends of Laphroaig whisky is a triple-matured release.
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07 June 2019
Aerolite Lyndsay heralds new Islay range
The single malt is the first in Atom Brands’ new Character of Islay Whisky Company range.
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Latest news
18 June 2019
Glenfiddich revamp to ‘entice’ new drinkers
The Scotch brand has redesigned and renamed its core range to appeal to new whisky drinkers.
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Latest news
15 April 2016
Boutique-y drops NAS in transparency support
The independent bottler has introduced age statements in a step ‘toward greater transparency’.
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Latest news
02 May 2019
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban ups age statement
Glenmorangie has increased the age of its Quinta Ruban whisky to ‘emphasise its flavour’.
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Latest news
07 October 2019
Music inspires Macallan Concept No.2
Macallan’s whisky maker used his love of DJing house music to create the single malt.
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Latest news
20 August 2015
Johnnie Walker caught in kosher row
Blended Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker, has become embroiled in a row over its kosher status.
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Latest news
19 October 2015
Diageo 2015 Special Releases revealed
Diageo’s 2015 Special Releases features some familiar faces, plus a rare 40YO single grain.
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Latest news
12 November 2015
Protest halts rare whisky label auction
Three lots of rare whisky labels have been withdrawn from auction following protests on Facebook.
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Latest news
04 February 2016
Miss Whisky joins William Grant UK
Alwynne Gwilt, aka Miss Whisky, has joined the Glenfiddich and Balvenie producer’s prestige team.
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Latest news
28 September 2016
Tamnavulin launches first whisky in 20 years
The Moray distillery has launched Tamnavulin Double Cask in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
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Latest news
20 December 2016
The whisky glass emoji is finally here
Whisky fans are rejoicing at finally being able to communicate their drink choice through an icon.
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Latest news
03 July 2017
Auchentoshan Bartender’s Malt launched
Twelve bartenders have created a single malt whisky designed to be mixed in cocktails.
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Latest news
21 September 2017
Glenfiddich Winter Storm has icewine touch
The latest addition in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series has been finished in icewine casks.
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Latest news
03 October 2017
Billy Walker spells out Glenallachie plans
The Speyside distillery’s new owner plans to release ‘affordable, premium quality’ malts.
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Latest news
20 January 2016
Hunter Laing to build Islay distillery
The independent bottler has revealed plans to build an £8 million malt whisky distillery on Islay.
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Latest news
26 February 2018
Jane Walker whisky launches in US
A female version of Johnnie Walker’s Striding Man will grace bottles in the US.
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Latest news
16 April 2018
New modern identity for Gordon & MacPhail
The 122-year-old bottler has overhauled its whisky ranges to appeal to modern whisky drinkers.
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Latest news
18 April 2018
Whisky returns to Borders after 180 years
The first whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders in almost two centuries is about to open.
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Latest news
25 April 2018
Talisker 40 Year Old heads new Bodega Series
The oldest globally available release from Talisker is the first in a new Sherry-inspired range.
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Latest news
15 November 2018
McGregor apologises as whiskey sells out
The MMA fighter’s Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey has had an ‘incredible reaction’.
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Latest news
04 December 2018
Prince Charles’ whisky to be sold via ballot
Just 184 bottles of 30-year-old Royal Lochnagar gifted to Prince Charles are to be sold.
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Latest news
21 February 2019
Compass Box launches Tobias & The Angel
A blend of Clynelish and Caol Ila, the whisky is a follow-up to the ground breaking Eleuthera.
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Latest news
12 June 2019
Single malts to drive whisky sales in UK
Sales of single malt Scotch are predicted to grow overall whisky sales to £2.44bn by 2022.
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Latest news
28 February 2017
‘Sophisticated’ fake whisky setup exposed
A large-scale fake whisky operation has been uncovered following a tip-off from an auction website.
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Latest news
24 April 2018
Eden Mill launches its first single malts
The Fife distillery has launched seven single cask single malts with various mash bills.
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Latest news
13 October 2015
Balvenie reveals £125k whisky collection
Balvenie has unveiled the DCS Compendium – a collection of 25 whiskies valued at over £125,000.
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Latest news
29 October 2015
‘First drops’ of Kininvie to be released
Three casks of Kininvie’s first run are released as the distillery continues its luxury strategy.
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Latest news
13 November 2015
Singleton to take on Glenlivet in malts race
Diageo has revealed ambitions to develop The Singleton into the world’s leading single malt.
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Latest news
01 September 2016
Glenfiddich unveils Experimental Series
The Speyside distillery has revealed the first two whiskies in its new experimental series.
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Latest news
02 August 2017
Smokey Monkey Shoulder gets bar exclusive
A peated version of the blended malt whisky has launched, but only in select bars worldwide.
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Latest news
09 August 2017
Octomore 08.3 is ‘world’s peatiest’ Scotch
The new single malt from Bruichladdich is part of its Octomore Eights Masterclass series.
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Latest news
24 January 2018
John Crabbie whiskies make historic return
The 19th-century brand has been resurrected ahead of plans for a new Edinburgh distillery.
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Latest news
13 April 2018
Diageo’s 2018 Special Releases revealed
For the first time, Port Ellen and Brora are absent from Diageo’s annual Special Releases.
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Latest news
22 May 2018
Macallan opens ‘landmark’ £140m distillery
The opening marks the start of a new chapter for the luxury Speyside single malt.
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Latest news
01 August 2018
Fettercairn relaunches single malt range
The Highland distillery’s new range will include 12- and 50-year-old whiskies.
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Latest news
22 October 2018
‘Unusual’ Balvenie DCS Chapter Four revealed
The penultimate DCS Compendium chapter features whiskies with ‘unexpected’ characteristics.
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Latest news
13 November 2018
Red Spot Irish whiskey makes return
The single pot still whiskey returns to the Spot Whiskeys range following a 50-year absence.
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Latest news
15 April 2019
Port Askaig marks birthday with 10 Year Old
The limited edition is being launched to celebrate the Islay malt brand’s 10th anniversary.
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Latest news
06 August 2019
Artificial tongue could detect fake whisky
A device designed using nanotechnology can ‘taste’ the difference between whiskies.
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Latest news
21 March 2016
Arran founder Harold Currie passes away
The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.
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Latest news
24 July 2018
Mortlach relaunches malts after backlash
The distillery has revised its malts range after drinkers criticised its previous bottlings.
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Latest news
21 May 2019
Balvenie Stories range tells whisky tales
The Speyside distillery’s new single malt collection features three story-inspired whiskies.
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Latest news
21 August 2018
William Grant introduces Fistful of Bourbon
The Glenfiddich distiller has applied its Scotch know-how to create a new blended Bourbon.
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Latest news
25 September 2019
Whisky Show creates ‘magic’ UV bottles
Whiskies printed with ink only visible under UV light will be launched at the London show.
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Features
31 October 2018
American blended whiskey isn’t all it seems
A movement is underway to challenge blended whiskey’s reputation as cheap bottom shelf liquor.
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Features
06 February 2018
The world’s weirdest whisky regulations
Canada’s not the only country forcing its residents to jump hoops in the name of a decent dram.
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Cocktails
11 December 2015
Winter whisky drinks
An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.
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Cocktails
10 July 2015
Whisky Highball
The timeless whisky and soda receives a 21st century makeover to make its flavours shine.
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Cocktails
10 December 2018
7 easy Christmas whisky cocktail recipes
Liven up the party or warm up by the fire with one of these Christmas cocktail recipes.
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Cocktails
12 January 2017
The Rusty Nail
It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
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Cocktails
24 August 2016
Whisky Cobbler
Turn down the abv but up the flavour with these Scotch whisky takes on the classic Cobbler.
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Culture
18 April 2017
Highland Park and Orkney by Søren Solkær
The Danish photographer’s pictures capture the essence of the distillery and its island home.
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Cocktails
24 March 2016
King Louie the 4th
Gaz Regan discovers a regal-sounding creation inspired by New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré.
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Cocktails
24 November 2016
The Debonair revisited
This ’90s Scotch whisky cocktail is given a 21st-century revamp with a new recipe and name.
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Cocktails
15 October 2015
Autumn Scotch Cocktails
Scotch has the fruit, oak and smoke to create the perfect seasonal serves for this time of year.
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Culture
14 December 2017
Four books for whisky lovers
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
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Cocktails
26 October 2016
Autumn whisky cocktails
As the temperature drops and the wind blows, whisky shines in a range of seasonal drinks recipes.
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Cocktails
24 January 2017
Winter whisky cocktails
Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana shows how a lick of smoke can enhance whisky cocktails in winter.
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Cocktails
09 July 2019
Lower-alcohol whisky cocktails for summer
Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.
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Food
13 December 2018
7 great whisky distilleries for foodies
From Islay to Utah, the fare offered at top whisky destinations is on the up and up.
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Cocktails
01 March 2018
The Sazerac: An iconic whisky cocktail
Its origins lie in 19th century New Orleans, yet the Sazerac remains a classic whisky cocktail.
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Culture
23 May 2016
Chris Cusiter: swapping rugby for whisky
The former Scottish international scrum-half talks about his new-found passion for Scotch.
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Culture
08 January 2019
Whisky’s perfume connection
The contrasting worlds of whisky and perfume have more in common than you might think.
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Culture
04 April 2019
Lindsay Robertson: learning to love whisky
The acclaimed photographer always thought he hated whisky. Until one morning on Islay…
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Culture
13 June 2019
James Joyce’s whiskey connections
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.
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Food
07 July 2015
The Whisky Chocolatier
Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
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Food
09 March 2016
Barley: ripe for revival?
Not just for malt whisky: why the humble barley grain could be the next big thing in food circles.
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Food
15 August 2017
Taking off: restaurants with whisky flights
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
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Food
19 December 2017
Christmas whisky cocktails and bar food
Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
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Food
15 January 2018
Treat yourself to a Burns Night Supper
Celebrate all things Scottish with dinner and a dram at one of these luxurious Burns Night suppers.
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Food
19 October 2017
How chefs pair food with whisky
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
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Ask the professor
04 January 2017
Why is Scotch whisky bottled at 40% abv?
Unpicking the political and historical reasons for Scotch’s minimum alcoholic strength.
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Cocktails
13 April 2017
Easter Scotch whisky cocktails
These cocktails from the world’s best bartenders are sure to enhance your Easter weekend.
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Cocktails
25 January 2017
Burns Night Scotch whisky cocktails
The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.
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Cocktails
01 June 2017
The world’s best rooftop whisky bars
A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.
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The whisky virgin
02 October 2017
A very expensive date with Diageo
The Whisky Virgin discovers the price of rare whisky, but its value is another question altogether.
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Food
27 February 2017
Pancake Day recipes with whisky
Whether you’re flipping sweet or savoury pancakes, add a drop of Scotch – you won’t regret it.
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Food
17 July 2017
How to make whisky ice cream
Making ice cream at home is fun – and the results can be greatly improved by adding whisky.
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Food
05 April 2016
Spring flavours: food and whisky
In food terms, spring offers invigorating, fragrant flavours as nature revives and revitalises.
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Cocktails
24 July 2018
Eight whisky cocktails perfect for summer
Beat the heat with these refreshing sunny-day serves recommended by top bartenders.
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The whisky virgin
26 March 2018
Unlocking the mysteries of ‘craft’ whisky
The Whisky Virgin finally gets to visit a distillery – not in Scotland, but in East London.
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Cocktails
27 October 2016
Dead Rabbit: Scotch at the World’s Best Bar
It may be an Irish pub in New York, but what does the World’s Best Bar have to offer Scotch fans?
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Cocktails
02 October 2019
11 Best London Cocktail Week whisky events
From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.
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Ask the professor
17 July 2018
Where did the term ‘lyne arm’ come from?
The Prof takes a break from science to consider the etymology of the lyne arm.
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Ask the professor
24 August 2015
How do worm tubs create sulphur notes?
There’s more to flavour than lyne arms and oak: the Whisky Professor talks sulphur and condensing.
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Ask the professor
08 January 2018
What’s a mash filter and how does it work?
As rye whisky making returns to Scotland, mash filters are in the news. But what are they?
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Ask the professor
29 May 2019
What are ‘legs’ doing in my whisky?
Whisky legs – the residue left on the glass after swirling – can reveal a lot about your dram.
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Ask the professor
27 November 2017
Does whisky change in an unopened bottle?
If a bottle is left unopened, will its whisky change over the years? The Whisky Prof has the answer.
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Ask the professor
08 November 2016
How does a solera mature whisky?
Who better to disentangle the complex concept of solera systems than our resident Whisky Professor?
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Ask the professor
18 October 2017
The truth about peated whisky and phenols
The Prof explains you shouldn’t always trust the ppm figure on a whisky’s label.
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Ask the professor
23 March 2016
Does triple distillation make smooth whisky?
The Whisky Professor tackles triple distillation in answer to another reader question.
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Ask the professor
03 April 2017
Chill filtration: is it bad for whisky?
We’re led to believe that non-chill-filtered whisky is somehow superior. But is it?
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Ask the professor
24 December 2015
Whisky and maturity: why three years?
Scotch whisky must be at least three years old – but why? War, in part, provides the answer.
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Ask the professor
07 March 2017
Whisky or whiskey: why the two spellings?
The Whisky Professor explains why the spelling of ‘whisky’ or ‘whiskey’ differs between countries.
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Ask the professor
15 May 2017
Whisky stills: does shape matter?
Far from being an aesthetic afterthought, the shape and size of a still has a huge effect on whisky.
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Ask the professor
16 May 2016
Are wooden washbacks better than steel?
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
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Ask the professor
02 August 2016
Is there such a thing as corked whisky?
Most people have tasted corked wine at some point – but can the same unpleasantness affect whisky?
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Ask the professor
21 June 2017
Condensers: how do they affect flavour?
Our Whisky Prof explains the flavour impacts of worm tubs and shell-and-tube condensers.
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Ask the professor
05 June 2018
Secrets of the lyne arm
Just a pipe linking still with condenser? No, it’s much more complicated, says the Prof.
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Ask the professor
04 March 2019
How are Bourbon and grain whisky different?
Both are made from grain and distilled in columns, yet the two whisky styles are vastly different.
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Ask the professor
19 October 2016
How do Sherry casks flavour whisky?
Sherry and Scotch is a complex topic, but the Whisky Professor is on hand to explain all.
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Ask the professor
29 November 2018
Do dunnage warehouses create better whisky?
The Whisky Prof looks into the merits of this most traditional of whisky warehouses.
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Ask the professor
21 August 2018
Why are whisky casks toasted and charred?
The Whisky Prof explains one of the most complex and fascinating processes in whisky creation.
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The whisky virgin
22 November 2017
How to choose a Thanksgiving whiskey
With Thanksgiving approaching, our hapless Whisky Virgin sets out to learn about American whiskey.
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The whisky virgin
25 March 2019
Exploring the wonderful world of whisky
Time for the Virgin to expand his horizons beyond the safety blanket of Scotland’s drams.
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The whisky virgin
07 February 2019
Should I be worried about fake whisky?
In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
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The whisky virgin
10 November 2016
Puzzled by whisky casks
There’s considerable confusion surrounding cask types, as the Whisky Virgin discovers this week.
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The whisky virgin
23 September 2019
Can whisky go bad in the bottle?
The Whisky Virgin wonders if an open bottle of whisky has a definitive shelf life, just like wine.
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The whisky virgin
12 December 2016
Deciphering age statements, NAS and vintages
How old’s that whisky? Does it matter? Numbers have got the Whisky Virgin’s head in a spin.
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The whisky virgin
16 January 2017
Do I really need whisky tasting glasses?
If the whisky is good, does it really matter what sort of vessel you drink it from?
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The whisky virgin
20 December 2017
Which whiskies to choose for Christmas Day?
Out to impress the rellies, our Whisky Virgin ponders which drams to crack open for Christmas.
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The whisky virgin
27 August 2018
Why aren’t grain whiskies loved like malts?
The Whisky Virgin is a huge fan of grain whisky, but doesn’t think it gets the respect it deserves.
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The whisky virgin
14 February 2017
Put your whisky senses to the test
The Whisky Virgin finds it is possible to train your senses to recognise aromas more easily.
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The whisky virgin
11 May 2017
The importance of blind tasting whisky
To really understand your likes and dislikes, try removing any prejudice from your whisky glass.
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The whisky virgin
12 June 2017
How hard can it be to be a blender?
A series of blending classes has given the Whisky Virgin new-found respect for blends.
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The whisky virgin
08 August 2017
Why you need to visit a whisky distillery
After a year of whisky exploration, the Virgin finally made it to Scotland for a distillery tour.
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The whisky virgin
28 September 2018
Deconstructing whisky words for newbies
What do the words ‘limited edition’ and ‘Master’s Select’ on a whisky label really mean?
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The whisky virgin
22 October 2018
What makes a whisky the best in the world?
The Whisky Virgin wonders how seriously to take the preference of just one whisky critic.
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The whisky virgin
25 June 2019
Am I adding the wrong water to my whisky?
The Virgin wonders whether certain types of water can negatively affect a whisky’s flavour.
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Features
20 March 2018
How do storage conditions affect whisky?
A Bowmore single malt is subjected to ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment by a tasting panel.
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Features
01 November 2016
Scotch-loving US Presidents
Charting the ‘special relationship’ between the White House and whisky as the latest election looms.
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Features
09 October 2018
The Unseen Valentino Zagatti Collection
One of the world’s most famous collections of whisky has gone on display in the Netherlands.
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Features
10 September 2018
10 American single malt whiskeys to try
Explore the growing world of American single malt with these imaginative – and tasty – whiskeys.
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Features
03 November 2015
Scotch whisky start-ups
New distilleries are expensive – and you can’t sell a bottle for years. How do you survive the wait?
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Features
04 July 2019
New make spirit enters the spotlight
Forget waiting for it to mature – new make spirit is the new darling of Scottish distilling.
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Features
07 August 2017
What are whisky’s worst myths and cliches?
Decades of marketing-led mythology have created many outdated Scotch whisky beliefs.
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Features
17 September 2015
DIY whisky
One man’s journey through the complex and endlessly fascinating pathways of home whisky-making.
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Features
15 June 2016
How to design a new Scotch whisky bottle
Coming up with a new design for a Scotch whisky bottle is a long, complex and painstaking business.
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Features
07 August 2018
What is American single malt whiskey?
Craft distillers are set on defining their own single malt style – just don’t call it Scotch.
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Features
01 April 2019
How innovation is shaping American whiskey
American craft distillers are breaking from tradition to explore new avenues of flavour creation.
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Features
21 December 2016
Memorable Christmas whisky moments
Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
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Features
02 February 2017
Scotch whisky liqueurs past and present
What started as a means to mask poorly made spirits has grown into a delicious whisky alternative.
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Features
17 December 2015
How to gift wrap a bottle of whisky
The trickiest gift to wrap is a bottle of whisky or wine, but with a little flair it needn’t be.
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Features
19 March 2018
Glenugie remembered
With the distillery’s last warehouses set for demolition, we look back at its history.
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Features
12 May 2016
On the rocks: drinking whisky with ice
The whys and wherefores of adding ice to your whisky. It’s more complicated than you might think…
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Features
10 February 2016
How to store Scotch whisky
Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
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Features
06 June 2016
The science of tasting whisky
Deciphering the complex code of the brain and the senses as they assess and evaluate every glass.
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Features
22 December 2015
A brief history of drinking vessels
From quaich to tumbler to specialist tasting glass, this area of whisky has never stopped evolving.
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Features
17 March 2016
Are whisky decanters making a comeback?
Delving into the history of the whisky decanter. Could it be set for a 21st-century renaissance?
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Features
09 August 2016
Tasting panels: do you have what it takes?
A flair for noticing nuances in whisky samples is vital to being a tasting panellist.
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Features
16 October 2017
Midleton Very Rare: a retrospective
As the 34th vintage is launched, we assess the evolution of the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
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Features
08 March 2017
How will climate change affect Scotch?
With warmer weather and rising sea levels, producers must act fast to combat climate change.
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Features
05 September 2018
The whiskies inspired by film and television
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
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Features
24 December 2018
The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2018
Are you a malt maniac or dram dunce? Put your brains to the test in our annual whisky quiz.
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Features
27 November 2018
Europe’s whisky rye-volution
Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.
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Features
16 September 2019
Perthshire’s whisky distilling heritage
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
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Features
31 August 2017
Remembering the age of the excisemen
Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
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Features
13 November 2017
Italy’s love of single malt
How this wine-drinking nation became the world’s biggest consumer of single malts in the 1970s.
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Features
03 May 2018
Hammerhead: the Cold War whisky
The strange tale of the Czech single malt born before the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
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Features
12 February 2018
Worm tubs: the inside story
Big, expensive and hard to maintain, but fans say they’re vital to spirit character.
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Features
14 June 2017
Father’s Day whisky treats
Stuck for Father’s Day ideas? Then spoil your dad this Sunday with a whisky-filled day out.
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Features
20 June 2019
How oats are making a world whisky comeback
Distilleries are rediscovering the unique flavours oats can bring to whisky.
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Features
20 November 2018
7 Whisky advent calendars for Christmas
Screw chocolate – count down to Christmas with a whisky advent calendar to suit any budget.
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Features
08 February 2018
How to celebrate International Scotch Day
Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
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Features
27 June 2018
Infinity bottle tips from master blenders
Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
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Features
24 June 2019
Five quirky hip flasks for festival season
Drink better during this season’s music festivals with these campsite-friendly novelty hip flasks.
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Features
28 June 2018
Meet the Scotch whisky hybrids
Blenders are exploring the boundaries of flavour by mixing Scotch with other world whiskies.
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Features
07 January 2019
The whisky world’s 2019 resolutions
The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
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Features
04 December 2018
The whisky gift guide for every budget
From stocking fillers to blowout experiences, we’ve got presents for whisky fans on every level.
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Features
25 July 2016
Articulating whisky aromas
Could the creation of a shared ‘flavour language’ help us communicate what we smell?
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Features
18 July 2016
A Scotch summer selection
Dave Broom has hand-picked a selection of Scotch whiskies to perfectly match the warmer weather.
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Features
18 May 2016
Phenol fables: peat’s secrets uncovered
Dave Broom explores how peat is cut and burned, and busts myths surrounding PPM and peaty water.
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Features
14 September 2016
The laws of Scotch: distillation and casks
Scotch must be distilled to a certain abv strength and matured in particular sized casks – but why?
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Features
26 September 2016
The laws of Scotch: labelling
What separates malts from blends? How must this be worded on packaging? Dave Broom has the answers.
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Features
21 May 2018
Gordon & MacPhail: past, present and future
The historic bottler embraces change and continuity, 123 years after it was established.
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Features
08 May 2017
How to make a best-selling blend
Maintaining quality and consistency is vital when you’re selling millions of bottles a year.
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Features
16 August 2017
Recalling the great fake Macallan scandal
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
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Features
02 March 2016
What makes Lagavulin special?
A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
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Features
21 August 2019
Unravelling the mysteries of the cask
Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
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Features
05 February 2016
The true story behind Whisky Galore!
This factual tale of shipwreck and ‘salvage’ is even more remarkable than the fictional version.
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Features
28 September 2016
A White Horse retrospective
How much do blended Scotches change over the decades? A rare tasting sheds light on the subject.
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Features
16 June 2016
Drams with dad: Father’s Day whisky memories
Time to celebrate dads everywhere, and to share a glass of his favourite whisky with the old man.
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Features
27 September 2016
Wild Turkey comes to Glen Grant
Eddie Russell’s first visit to a Scotch whisky distillery in the company of Dennis Malcolm.
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Features
22 May 2017
Campbeltown whisky: a long and winding road
Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
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Features
12 August 2019
How do hot summers impact whisky production?
From barley field to still house, soaring temperatures can create challenges for distillers.
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Features
24 September 2018
Top 10 best-selling Scotch malt whiskies
From Glenfiddich to Glen Grant, these are the world’s most popular Scotch malt whiskies.
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Features
26 June 2019
The lost whiskies of the Cabrach
The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
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Features
22 July 2016
The mysteries of cask finishing
Secondary maturation in Scotch whisky is a recent, but nonetheless fascinating, phenomenon.
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Features
19 September 2019
How is a whisky cask made?
The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
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Features
01 December 2015
Alternative Christmas whisky gift ideas
Go one better than a bottle of Scotch and give an alternative Christmas whisky gift this year.
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Features
24 December 2016
The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2016
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
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Features
08 March 2018
Why’s whisky still considered a man’s drink?
Why, in today’s gender-inclusive world, is whisky still perceived as ‘a man’s drink’?
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Features
22 May 2018
Inside Macallan’s ground-breaking distillery
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at Macallan’s architectural and distilling marvel.
People (26)
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Whisky heroes
21 March 2019
Sam Bronfman, Seagram
The story of the flawed business genius who transformed the way the world sells liquor.
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Interviews
12 July 2018
Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò
One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.
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Interviews
17 October 2016
Thierry Bénitah, La Maison du Whisky
As the retailer celebrates 60 years, LMDW’s CEO explains why whisky is more than just a business.
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Interviews
04 August 2016
James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers
Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.
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Interviews
04 February 2016
Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.
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Interviews
13 February 2018
Brian Nation, Irish Distillers
The Midleton master distiller talks serendipity, single pot still and experimentation.
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Interviews
21 April 2016
Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich
Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
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Famous whisky drinkers
16 May 2017
Dean Martin
The Rat Pack reveller was known for his friendly, ‘drunky’ performances and fondness for J&B Rare.
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Famous whisky drinkers
12 April 2018
Dorothy Parker
The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
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Famous whisky drinkers
14 September 2015
Sir Walter Scott
The author of Ivanhoe did more than most to romanticise the Highlands – and Scotch malt whisky.
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Famous whisky drinkers
04 July 2018
Babe Ruth
The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.
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Famous whisky drinkers
19 June 2017
Jackie Gleason
America’s first great TV star sure loved his food, cigarettes and, of course, Scotch whisky.
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Famous whisky drinkers
21 November 2017
Truman Capote
The author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s was a supremely talented writer with a penchant for J&B Rare.
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Famous whisky drinkers
18 September 2018
David Daiches
The academic and cultural commentator was also an influential writer about Scotch whisky.
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Famous whisky drinkers
22 March 2017
King James IV
One of Scotland’s greatest monarchs, with a keen interest in warfare, sport – and aqua vitae.
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Famous whisky drinkers
30 April 2018
Sid James
The Carry On… actor loved Scotch so much he’d insist on bringing a case on-set with him.
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Famous whisky drinkers
25 January 2016
Robert Burns
Peasant, bard or a bit of both? Reconciling the contradictions surrounding Scotland’s national poet.
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Whisky heroes
14 March 2017
Malcolm Gillespie: ‘Gillespie the Gauger’
The shamed excise officer may be more villain than hero, but it depends on whose side you’re on…
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Whisky heroes
27 March 2018
Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal
From Prohibition to the 1950s, the life of one of Scotch whisky’s greatest entrepreneurs.
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Famous whisky drinkers
18 December 2018
Captain Haddock
Tintin’s most loyal companion loves a drop or two of Scotch – particularly Loch Lomond.
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Whisky heroes
10 August 2015
Joseph Hobbs
The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.
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Whisky heroes
23 January 2018
Hamish Scott, Ardbeg
He was the man behind the distillery’s cult 1960s and 1970s bottlings – but how did he do it?
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Whisky heroes
12 September 2019
Paddy O’Flaherty, Paddy Irish whiskey
How a flamboyant entrepreneur popularised the eponymous Irish whiskey by selling bar-to-bar.
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Whisky heroes
24 May 2016
Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig
First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.
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Whisky heroes
19 December 2016
Aeneas MacDonald
No, not the exiled Scotsman, but the pseudonymous author of ‘the finest whisky book ever’.
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Whisky heroes
11 December 2018
Dr James Crow
The Scottish chemist is believed to be the pioneer of Bourbon’s sour mash process.
Collecting & Investing (7)
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Legendary Bottlings
27 June 2019
Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s .1 series
The coded labels, originally born out of necessity, have created a cult whisky range.
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The collectors
07 February 2018
Aaron Chan, Club Qing
The Hong Kong bar owner has developed broad tastes, from Hanyu to Laphroaig and Bowmore.
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The collectors
12 March 2018
Josh Feldman, Prohibition Bourbon
It was whisky’s storied history that turned museum worker Josh Feldman into an avid collector.
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The collectors
02 July 2019
Bihan Yang, Dalmore
The Chinese collector credits Richard Paterson for his love of Dalmore’s single malts.
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The collectors
15 September 2016
Geert Bero, Ardbeg
What started as a standard whisky tasting ended with a new found fixation collecting rare Ardbegs.
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The collectors
02 May 2019
Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers
The master blender on how his whisky collection has transformed into a record of his career.
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The collectors
26 July 2016
Olivier Humbrecht, Highland Park
The winemaker’s fondness for rare Highland Park bottlings came about during a trip to Italy.