• From the editors 03 July 2015

  Big in Botswana?

  'Scotch whisky' is now legally recognised in Botswana. Who cares? Lots of people – and here's why.

• From the editors 23 December 2015

  The best festive moments to enjoy whisky

  Be selective about your whisky-drinking moments for optimum cheer, and have a very Merry Christmas.

• From the editors 23 November 2015

  Through A Glass, Darkly

  Progressing the debate on transparency and Scotch whisky – and discussing what should happen next.

• 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.

• From the editors 01 November 2017

  Whisky innovation’s future is down to chance

  Danish creativity reminds Dave Broom that the course of whisky innovation never has run smooth.

• From the editors 07 February 2018

  Don’t wholly trust an auctioneer’s expertise

  If you’re buying whisky at auction it will pay to do your own research, says Dave Broom.

• In depth 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.

• In depth 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.

• In depth 22 February 2016

  The long road to transparency

  Compass Box founder John Glaser on why a change in the law could benefit the entire industry.

• Latest news 26 November 2015

  Distillery worker invents driver sample kits

  A distillery worker has created a whisky kit to stop motorists missing out on tasting sessions.

• Latest news 09 January 2017

  Glenturret photo recalls family history

  A battered snapshot brought from Canada sheds light on a century-old family story.

• Latest news 12 April 2016

  Beckham on board for new Haig Club release

  Diageo readies a new single grain launch, continuing its tie-in with the former England captain.

• Latest news 29 November 2017

  GlenWyvis’ green whisky distillery opens

  Scotland’s first crowdfunded distillery, 100% green energy-powered, is ready to open.

• Latest news 10 April 2019

  Macallan’s ‘base jumping’ advert banned

  The Scotch whisky brand’s Make the Call advert was described as promoting ‘risky behaviour’.

• Features 18 April 2016

  The Guinness/Distillers saga: The Deal

  The compelling tale of one of the most infamous episodes in British corporate history – 30 years on.

• Features 19 April 2016

  The Guinness/Distillers saga: The Aftermath

  After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.

• 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.

• Ask the professor 15 January 2019

  How are Scotch whisky regions different?

  The difference between Speyside and Islay malts has less to do with flavour than you’d think.

• 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.

• Ask the professor 21 February 2018

  Why are other distilleries called Glenlivet?

  There’s only one Glenlivet – so why have so many other single malts also used the name?

• 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.

• Features 25 February 2019

  The ads that made Macallan

  How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.

• Features 31 July 2018

  15 Scotch whisky distilleries making gin

  These are the whisky distilleries gaining a reputation for their Scottish gins.

• Features 24 December 2017

  The Christmas Whisky Quiz 2017

  Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.

• Whisky heroes 03 October 2019

  The Cumming family, Cardhu

  The saga of the family who went from illegal distillers to pillars of the whisky establishment.

• Whisky heroes 13 October 2015

  Captain Grant of Auchorachan

  The saga of ‘Grant of Glenlivat’, the early days of legal distillation – and a fairies’ curse.

• Famous whisky drinkers 12 June 2019

  Jessica Jones

  Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.

• Whisky heroes 09 January 2019

  Pip Hills, Scotch Malt Whisky Society

  A defining whisky experience led Hills to create the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.