Whisky should be accessible for everyone
A discriminatory Dutch nightclub reminds Becky Paskin why whisky must be more inclusive.
A discriminatory Dutch nightclub reminds Becky Paskin why whisky must be more inclusive.
Does yeast matter in Scotch? Most distillers would say no – but their US colleagues might disagree.
The spring chill at the start of this year’s festival can’t mask the gathering’s huge warmth.
As the Winter Olympics dominates our TV screens, Dave Broom celebrates whisky’s vital role.
Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
An innovative Irish whiskey project opens up a new world of traceability and flavour profiles.
Predictions are dangerous, says our chief engineer, so he’s compiled a wish list instead.
And, according to Richard Woodard, most single malts shouldn’t even try.
For whisky fans and Hebridean seabirds alike, aromas evoke special memories, discovers Dave Broom.
Whisky is a humble spirit at heart, says Dave Broom – something we should never forget.
The whisky industry has changed but the same welcoming spirit remains, writes Dave Broom.
The great sommelier proved you can combine ambition and drive with humility, says Richard Woodard.
Dave Broom discovers shifting sands in the culture of perfume making and asks what whisky can learn.
In the quest for whisky information, says Dave Broom, never neglect the power of emotion.
It’s glib, glitzy and plain bizarre, but does the £40k whisky watch have a deeper significance?
When whisky enters the luxury sphere, says Richard Woodard, it should do so on its own terms.
Pure Scot’s ‘puerile’ Instagram posts look depressingly familiar, says Richard Woodard.
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner gives Dave Broom food for thought on whisky writing.
Be selective about your whisky-drinking moments for optimum cheer, and have a very Merry Christmas.
If you’re buying whisky at auction it will pay to do your own research, says Dave Broom.
Grain plants may lack the romance of single malt distilleries, but that doesn’t make them dull.
Compass Box has revealed its hand: transparency’s ‘Third Option’. And now? Over to the industry…
Macallan’s 72 Year Old has Dave Broom wondering if some whisky is deserving of a high price.
The discovery of a fake 1903 Laphroaig is a shocking but eerily familiar tale, says Dave Broom.
If Scotch wants to keep its top perch, it must change with the times, says Dave Broom.
Whisky innovation doesn’t necessitate radical changes, writes Dave Broom.
From managing Cardhu to his pioneering ambassadorial work, a great Scotch whisky character recalled.
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.
A passionate advocate of Scotch single malt, his name will always be associated with a shop in Soho.
The revered independent bottler will be remembered as a ‘legend’ of the whisky world.
Get the full lowdown on three distillery projects earmarked for Jedburgh, Hawick and Peebles.
What does the striking new look and range rethink say about the modern face of single malt?
The years to come could shed a new light on the dark early days of Scotch whisky making.
The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
Incidents like the recent Jim Beam warehouse fire can have a huge environmental impact.
Special Releases pricing has soared in recent years – but how and why? Let’s crunch some numbers…
As auction prices soar, does whisky’s secondary market have a serious counterfeit problem?
Earth Mode measures internet users’ digital carbon footprint in ‘eye-opening’ new initiative.
A bottle of what appears to be Scotch whisky has been discovered within a Victorian time capsule.
The Islay distillery collaborated with drum specialist Majetone and the Rhythm and Booze Project.
The releases include Phenomenology and No Name, the company’s peatiest whisky to date.
Recent graduate Iain Robertson will take charge at the distillery, due to open in September.
Scotch producers are donating a further £100k to groups working to combat alcohol-related harm.
The money will finance a distillery and heritage centre highlighting the area’s illicit whisky past.
A device designed using nanotechnology can ‘taste’ the difference between whiskies.
Scotch producers have joined the global movement to stamp out non-recyclable plastic waste.
Highland Park: Ness of Brodgar’s Legacy will raise funds for a dig at the Neolithic site.
From tours of usually publicly closed distilleries to probing whisky masterclasses and tastings.
Tributes have been made to the distillery’s head of communications following his sudden death.
He helped bring huge success to Glen Grant and Macallan in a career spanning five decades.
The 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky is being relaunched with a new name and design.
Farmers raised concerns over the use of distillery by-products in renewable energy plants.
The distillery’s new whisky is its first permanent age-stated malt in almost 20 years.
The Highland distillery debuts Metal and Water, the final two whiskies in the series.
A Highland distillery is offering all-expenses-paid placements to women ‘from all walks of life’.
The new limited release commemorates the 25th anniversary of the DoubleWood 12-year-old.
The warehouse, containing 45,000 casks of maturing whiskey, was completely destroyed in the blaze.
More than 70 rare whiskies are for sale at the Worshipful Company of Distillers auction.
Ardgowan Expedition is a 20-year-old blended malt containing whisky that has visited the South Pole.
Edinburgh council has approved plans to transform a Georgian building into a single malt distillery.
A selection of ‘exceptional’ whiskies have been sold to raise funds for environmental charities.
The whisky is the sixth release from Balvenie’s eponymous marrying tun.
Plans have been approved for the first distillery in the Scottish Borders for almost 200 years.
A third company has joined the race to build the Scottish Borders’ first distillery since 1837.
The complete set from 2001 to 2016 could fetch up to £25,000 at Bonhams in Edinburgh.
The new range, exclusive to travel retail, includes four NAS single malt whiskies.
Annual blended malt releases will look at the various influences on whisky flavour.
The £15m grain distillery upgrade includes replacing the existing dark grains plant.
The musical work, centred on a family-owned Scotch whisky distillery, will tour next month.
The Speyside distillery’s new single malt collection features three story-inspired whiskies.
The ‘1878’ bottle contained blended Scotch whisky from the early 1970s, tests have shown.
Trove of counterfeit Laphroaig and Macallan could be worth nearly £1m, experts say.
Grant’s has shirked Scotch tradition by printing two young age statements on its new blended range.
The first whisky to be produced by Tel Aviv’s Milk & Honey distillery will be auctioned next month.
The Islay distillery is to ‘close the loop’ on its production by building on-site maltings.
Scotchwhisky.com’s chief engineer has been recognised for his contribution to the whisky region.
The owner of Glengoyne single malt is opening the venue with two of Edinburgh’s restaurateurs.
Dissecting Mortlach: the Whisky Prof explains the facts behind a spirit distilled 2.81 times.
The comedian, satirist and ultra-marathon runner takes on a more serious role in Whisky Galore!
Many a dram has made an appearance on the silver screen – some authentic, others imagined.
There’s much whisky producers can learn from the comic book industry’s mistakes.
Some recommended whisky-related reading matter for the forthcoming festive period.
Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
This ’90s Scotch whisky cocktail is given a 21st-century revamp with a new recipe and name.
Gaz Regan discovers a regal-sounding creation inspired by New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré.
The Danish photographer’s pictures capture the essence of the distillery and its island home.
Chocolatier Matthieu de Gottal loves whisky – yielding an award-winning fusion of spirit and cocoa.
Use our flavour-by-flavour guide to help Scotch find a place at the Thanksgiving table.
A wide-ranging and frank conversation with one of the UK’s best-selling crime novelists.
Whisky and fashion collaborations are in season, but are these partnerships more than marketing?
The contrasting worlds of whisky and perfume have more in common than you might think.
The crime author shares several drams with Dave Broom while discussing music, whisky and life.
The acclaimed photographer always thought he hated whisky. Until one morning on Islay…
A seasonal foray through all manner of apple-accented dishes – with a dram on the side.
UK chefs and sommeliers are increasingly – and successfully – pairing whisky with their menus.
The curious name for a 245-litre cask could have roots in the wizarding world, says the Prof.
Not all whiskies are bottled by the distilleries; there’s many a gem among the indie bottlers.
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
There’s only one Glenlivet – so why have so many other single malts also used the name?
It’s one of Scotch whisky’s three ingredients, but opinion differs on yeast’s impact.
The Whisky Virgin is on a mission to learn the truth about terroir, starting in Campbeltown.
In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
A series of blending classes has given the Whisky Virgin new-found respect for blends.
The Whisky Virgin finally gets to visit a distillery – not in Scotland, but in East London.
The Whisky Virgin is a huge fan of grain whisky, but doesn’t think it gets the respect it deserves.
Time for the Virgin to expand his horizons beyond the safety blanket of Scotland’s drams.
The Whisky Virgin wonders if an open bottle of whisky has a definitive shelf life, just like wine.
After a year of whisky exploration, the Virgin finally made it to Scotland for a distillery tour.
Scotch distillers are experimenting with roasted malts to develop a new generation of whisky.
Are women really better at tasting than men? If so, why? An examination of whisky and gender.
The traditional drinking vessel for Scotch whisky is now a medium for artistic expression.
We asked the experts which whiskies they’ll be sipping to ‘remember, remember the 5th of November’.
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
From disturbed leylines to headless horsemen, distilleries have seen plenty of ghostly goings-on.
Alternative grains are back in fashion as distillers add oats, rye and wheat to their pots.
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
The strange tale of the Czech single malt born before the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
Coming up with a new design for a Scotch whisky bottle is a long, complex and painstaking business.
With warmer weather and rising sea levels, producers must act fast to combat climate change.
Time to celebrate dads everywhere, and to share a glass of his favourite whisky with the old man.
The origins of whisky are closely linked to the use of aqua vitae in early medical science.
Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
From stocking fillers to blowout experiences, we’ve got presents for whisky fans on every level.
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
Two contrasting projects have plundered the past, resurrecting old names for the 21st century.
The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
Twenty years on, recalling the night when spirit once again ran from Ardbeg’s stills.
Looking into the past, present and future of the Highland distillery, founded in 1843.
Stuck for Father’s Day ideas? Then spoil your dad this Sunday with a whisky-filled day out.
In the run-up to this year’s Feis Ile (20-28 May), Dave Broom explores the impact of peat terroir.
Fill your glasses with cask-driven whiskies, overflowing with fruits, wood character and memories.
How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
How much do you really know about Scotch whisky?
A global rundown of the world’s most popular drams – with not a single malt in sight.
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
The maker of Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s says blends – and malts – are often misunderstood.
Brands, marketing and much more from the driving force behind the Classic Malts and Blue Label.
Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.
The academic and cultural commentator was also an influential writer about Scotch whisky.
The Rat Pack reveller was known for his friendly, ‘drunky’ performances and fondness for J&B Rare.
The story of one of the great actors of Hollywood’s golden age – and his love of Scotch.
From plots to assassinate Lenin to championing malts over blends, the dramatic story of ‘RBL’.
The sharp-tongued novelist was critical about alcoholic beverages, but passionate about Scotch.
The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
Scotch featured heavily in the crime author’s works, including The Maltese Falcon and Red Harvest.
The story of the woman whose astuteness helped create one of Scotch whisky’s strongest businesses.
The author of Ivanhoe did more than most to romanticise the Highlands – and Scotch malt whisky.
The ‘Whisky Baron’ overcame ill-health to create some of Scotch’s most successful blends.
Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.
The story of the post-war distillery architect who built Tullibardine, Jura and Glenallachie.
The farmworker’s son whose unique vision transformed the landscape of Scotch whisky distilleries.
America’s most loved singer had a colourful off-stage life, with Jack Daniel’s to the fore.
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 compelling story of the man who rescued the Islay distillery and brought it into prosperity.
The story of the African orphan who became a famous figure in the Speyside town of Rothes.
A career as colourful as his socks, including staring down the barrel of a gun more than once.
From White Horse to Malt Mill, the story of one of the Scotch whisky industry’s true pioneers.
With a focus on single malt and exports, brothers John and James Grant were ahead of their time.
The Scottish chemist is believed to be the pioneer of Bourbon’s sour mash process.
The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.
The William Grant distiller on his successes, failures and balancing innovation with brand identity.
The single malt pioneers supplied politicians and celebrities from their famed London store.
These early bottlings from Cadenhead challenge the historic narrative of single malt.
The life of a Laphroaig lover – and the difficulties of building such a huge collection today.
The Belgian electrician who came late to whisky, but indulges his passion to the full.
Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.
A sip of Macallan led one man to build arguably the finest collection of Italian bottlings.
Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.
The Swedish collector turned her hobby into a career, and now runs a whisky bar in Bredaryd.