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  • Captain Grant of Auchorachan Captain Grant of Auchorachan Captain Grant of Auchorachan 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.

  • Harold Currie, Isle of Arran Harold Currie, Isle of Arran Harold Currie, Isle of Arran Whisky heroes 17 October 2018

    Harold Currie, Isle of Arran

    'Hal' Currie brought distilling back to the Isle of Arran after more than 150 years.

  • The Forbes family of Ferintosh The Forbes family of Ferintosh The Forbes family of Ferintosh Whisky heroes 11 July 2018

    The Forbes family of Ferintosh

    The family behind Ferintosh, Scotland’s oldest distillery and a vast operation at its peak.

  • Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho Whisky heroes 09 May 2019

    Wallace and Jack Milroy, Milroy’s of Soho

    The single malt pioneers supplied politicians and celebrities from their famed London store.

  • Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant Whisky heroes 02 November 2017

    Biawa Makalaga, Glen Grant

    The story of the African orphan who became a famous figure in the Speyside town of Rothes.

  • The Cumming family, Cardhu The Cumming family, Cardhu The Cumming family, Cardhu 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.

  • David Stewart MBE, Balvenie David Stewart MBE, Balvenie David Stewart MBE, Balvenie Interviews 28 September 2017

    David Stewart MBE, Balvenie

    The malt master and a pioneer of double cask maturation reflects on his career.

  • Peter Mackie Peter Mackie Peter Mackie Whisky heroes 10 November 2015

    Peter Mackie

    From White Horse to Malt Mill, the story of one of the Scotch whisky industry’s true pioneers.

  • Aeneas Coffey Aeneas Coffey Aeneas Coffey Whisky heroes 11 September 2018

    Aeneas Coffey

    The Irishman’s work on continuous distillation transformed the world of Scotch whisky.

  • Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers Interviews 03 December 2018

    Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers

    The maker of Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s says blends – and malts – are often misunderstood.

  • William Grant William Grant William Grant Whisky heroes 18 February 2016

    William Grant

    The life of the determined creator of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Scotch’s biggest family business.

  • Richard Paterson, Dalmore Richard Paterson, Dalmore Richard Paterson, Dalmore Interviews 29 August 2017

    Richard Paterson, Dalmore

    Dalmore’s eccentric master blender reflects on a lifetime of devotion to whisky.

  • Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal Jimmy Barclay, Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal 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.

  • Robert Armour, Campbeltown Robert Armour, Campbeltown Robert Armour, Campbeltown Whisky heroes 07 May 2018

    Robert Armour, Campbeltown

    The story of one of the 19th century’s great black-market whisky still manufacturers.

  • William Delmé-Evans William Delmé-Evans William Delmé-Evans Whisky heroes 03 October 2017

    William Delmé-Evans

    The story of the post-war distillery architect who built Tullibardine, Jura and Glenallachie.

  • Robert Mitchum Robert Mitchum Robert Mitchum Famous whisky drinkers 16 May 2018

    Robert Mitchum

    The story of one of the great actors of Hollywood’s golden age – and his love of Scotch.

  • Ron Burgundy Ron Burgundy Ron Burgundy Famous whisky drinkers 06 February 2019

    Ron Burgundy

    Great Odin’s raven! To the original Anchorman, ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’ is kind of a big deal.

  • John & James Grant John & James Grant John & James Grant Whisky heroes 16 July 2015

    John & James Grant

    With a focus on single malt and exports, brothers John and James Grant were ahead of their time.

  • Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò Giorgio D’Ambrosio, Bar Metrò 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.

  • Robert Bruce Lockhart Robert Bruce Lockhart Robert Bruce Lockhart Famous whisky drinkers 10 December 2015

    Robert Bruce Lockhart

    From plots to assassinate Lenin to championing malts over blends, the dramatic story of ‘RBL’.

  • Joseph Hobbs Joseph Hobbs Joseph Hobbs Whisky heroes 10 August 2015

    Joseph Hobbs

    The extraordinary story of a man hailed as the ‘Great Gatsby’ of the Scotch whisky world.

  • King James IV King James IV King James IV 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.

  • Hugh Munro: The Blind Captain Hugh Munro: The Blind Captain Hugh Munro: The Blind Captain Whisky heroes 21 December 2015

    Hugh Munro: The Blind Captain

    War, women and whisky: the story of Hugh Munro, early 19th-century Laird of Teaninich, has it all.

  • Sam Bronfman, Seagram Sam Bronfman, Seagram Sam Bronfman, Seagram Whisky heroes 21 March 2019

    Sam Bronfman, Seagram

    The story of the flawed business genius who transformed the way the world sells liquor.

  • Charles Doig Charles Doig Charles Doig Whisky heroes 10 September 2015

    Charles Doig

    The farmworker’s son whose unique vision transformed the landscape of Scotch whisky distilleries.

  • James Buchanan James Buchanan James Buchanan Whisky heroes 23 August 2016

    James Buchanan

    The ‘Whisky Baron’ overcame ill-health to create some of Scotch’s most successful blends.

  • John Jameson John Jameson John Jameson Whisky heroes 12 November 2018

    John Jameson

    The founder of the Irish whiskey dynasty was a Presbyterian born in Alloa, Scotland.

  • Robert Burns Robert Burns Robert Burns Famous whisky drinkers 25 January 2016

    Robert Burns

    Peasant, bard or a bit of both? Reconciling the contradictions surrounding Scotland’s national poet.

  • Bill Smith Grant, The Glenlivet Bill Smith Grant, The Glenlivet Bill Smith Grant, The Glenlivet Whisky heroes 11 April 2017

    Bill Smith Grant, The Glenlivet

    Great-grandson of The Glenlivet founder and survivor of both World Wars.

  • ‘Miss Babs’ Robertson, Edrington ‘Miss Babs’ Robertson, Edrington ‘Miss Babs’ Robertson, Edrington Whisky heroes 07 March 2018

    ‘Miss Babs’ Robertson, Edrington

    The story of the woman whose astuteness helped create one of Scotch whisky’s strongest businesses.

  • Queen Victoria Queen Victoria Queen Victoria Famous whisky drinkers 20 October 2015

    Queen Victoria

    Despite her stern demeanour, the not-so-merry monarch was a great lover of Scotch whisky.

  • Colin Hay, Ardbeg Colin Hay, Ardbeg Colin Hay, Ardbeg Whisky heroes 04 July 2017

    Colin Hay, Ardbeg

    The compelling story of the man who rescued the Islay distillery and brought it into prosperity.

  • Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co. Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co. Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co. Interviews 16 May 2019

    Fred Laing, Douglas Laing & Co.

    The chairman of Douglas Laing & Co. on blended malts, family ties and Clutha distillery.

  • Moominpappa Moominpappa Moominpappa Famous whisky drinkers 30 May 2019

    Moominpappa

    Tove Jansson’s much-loved creation, father of Moomintroll, is a lover of fine old whisky.

  • Truman Capote Truman Capote Truman Capote 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.

  • Dr James Crow Dr James Crow Dr James Crow Whisky heroes 11 December 2018

    Dr James Crow

    The Scottish chemist is believed to be the pioneer of Bourbon’s sour mash process.

  • Tommy Dewar Tommy Dewar Tommy Dewar Whisky heroes 16 November 2016

    Tommy Dewar

    The globe-trotting extrovert and born salesman was one of Scotch’s most colourful characters.

  • Alfred Barnard Alfred Barnard Alfred Barnard Whisky heroes 30 August 2017

    Alfred Barnard

    The little-known story of the man who wrote one of Scotch whisky’s most important books.

  • Andrew and John Usher Andrew and John Usher Andrew and John Usher Whisky heroes 07 June 2017

    Andrew and John Usher

    The brothers created one of the world’s most successful blended whiskies, Old Vatted Glenlivet.

  • Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig 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.

  • Brian Nation, Irish Distillers Brian Nation, Irish Distillers Brian Nation, Irish Distillers Interviews 13 February 2018

    Brian Nation, Irish Distillers

    The Midleton master distiller talks serendipity, single pot still and experimentation.

  • Captain William Fraser Captain William Fraser Captain William Fraser Whisky heroes 29 March 2016

    Captain William Fraser

    Was the founder of Royal Brackla distillery really as arrogant and spiteful as we’re led to believe?

  • Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott 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.

  • Captain Haddock Captain Haddock Captain Haddock Famous whisky drinkers 18 December 2018

    Captain Haddock

    Tintin’s most loyal companion loves a drop or two of Scotch – particularly Loch Lomond.

  • Compton Mackenzie Compton Mackenzie Compton Mackenzie Famous whisky drinkers 13 January 2016

    Compton Mackenzie

    The Whisky Galore author was also a wartime spy for MI6 and a lover of classical music and cats.

  • Robert Palmer Robert Palmer Robert Palmer Famous whisky drinkers 07 March 2019

    Robert Palmer

    The soulful singer was famous for his love of single malt, sharp suits and cigarettes.

  • Jackie Gleason Jackie Gleason Jackie Gleason Famous whisky drinkers 19 June 2017

    Jackie Gleason

    America’s first great TV star sure loved his food, cigarettes and, of course, Scotch whisky.

  • Princess Margaret Princess Margaret Princess Margaret Famous whisky drinkers 21 December 2017

    Princess Margaret

    Recalling the Queen’s late sister, a controversial figure noted for her love of The Famous Grouse.

  • Aeneas MacDonald Aeneas MacDonald Aeneas MacDonald Whisky heroes 19 December 2016

    Aeneas MacDonald

    No, not the exiled Scotsman, but the pseudonymous author of ‘the finest whisky book ever’.

  • Alexander Edward, Craigellachie Alexander Edward, Craigellachie Alexander Edward, Craigellachie Whisky heroes 20 April 2017

    Alexander Edward, Craigellachie

    Delve into the life of the forgotten hero behind the Craigellachie distillery, hotel and village.

  • Rip Torn Rip Torn Rip Torn Famous whisky drinkers 22 August 2019

    Rip Torn

    The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.

  • Anthony Burgess Anthony Burgess Anthony Burgess Famous whisky drinkers 04 September 2017

    Anthony Burgess

    The author of A Clockwork Orange was almost as prolific with whisky and he was with the pen.

  • Ronnie Cox, Berry Bros & Rudd Ronnie Cox, Berry Bros & Rudd Ronnie Cox, Berry Bros & Rudd Whisky heroes 09 February 2017

    Ronnie Cox, Berry Bros & Rudd

    A career as colourful as his socks, including staring down the barrel of a gun more than once.

  • James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers James Espey, The Last Drop Distillers 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.

  • Thierry Bénitah, La Maison du Whisky Thierry Bénitah, La Maison du Whisky Thierry Bénitah, La Maison du Whisky 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.

  • Billy Leighton, Irish Distillers Billy Leighton, Irish Distillers Billy Leighton, Irish Distillers Interviews 06 March 2019

    Billy Leighton, Irish Distillers

    The master blender welcomes Ireland’s whiskey renaissance, but with an eye to the past.

  • Leonard Russell, Ian Macleod Distillers Leonard Russell, Ian Macleod Distillers Leonard Russell, Ian Macleod Distillers Interviews 23 April 2019

    Leonard Russell, Ian Macleod Distillers

    IMD’s managing director on rebuilding Rosebank and taking calculated risks.

  • Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie Interviews 04 February 2016

    Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie

    Glenmorangie’s restless experimenter on innovation, LVMH and creating a new whisky in 24 hours.

  • Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Interviews 21 April 2016

    Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich

    Glenfiddich’s malt master on chemistry, SPPM and being a world bagpiping champion.

  • Jim Beveridge OBE, Johnnie Walker Jim Beveridge OBE, Johnnie Walker Jim Beveridge OBE, Johnnie Walker Interviews 15 July 2019

    Jim Beveridge OBE, Johnnie Walker

    Meeting the modest, self-effacing team player who makes the world’s best-selling whisky.

  • Sir Kingsley Amis Sir Kingsley Amis Sir Kingsley Amis Famous whisky drinkers 23 June 2016

    Sir Kingsley Amis

    The sharp-tongued novelist was critical about alcoholic beverages, but passionate about Scotch.

  • Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn Famous whisky drinkers 15 February 2018

    Katharine Hepburn

    The four-time Oscar winner had a long and distinguished career – and a love for Famous Grouse.

  • Malcolm Gillespie: ‘Gillespie the Gauger’ Malcolm Gillespie: ‘Gillespie the Gauger’ Malcolm Gillespie: ‘Gillespie the Gauger’ 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…

  • Sir Winston Churchill Sir Winston Churchill Sir Winston Churchill Famous whisky drinkers 11 July 2016

    Sir Winston Churchill

    Be it with breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sir Winston Churchill’s affection for Scotch was no secret.

  • ‘Long John’ McDonald, Ben Nevis ‘Long John’ McDonald, Ben Nevis ‘Long John’ McDonald, Ben Nevis Whisky heroes 10 August 2017

    ‘Long John’ McDonald, Ben Nevis

    As a man, he was a ‘happy Hercules’ – and, as a distiller, a larger-than-life self-promoter.

  • Neil M Gunn Neil M Gunn Neil M Gunn Whisky heroes 13 August 2018

    Neil M Gunn

    The leading Scottish literary figure was an exciseman before his writing career took off.

  • James Bond James Bond James Bond Famous whisky drinkers 10 August 2015

    James Bond

    From Martinis to Macallan (via lager), James Bond's taste in alcohol is as varied as his love life.

  • John Ramsay, Port Ellen John Ramsay, Port Ellen John Ramsay, Port Ellen Whisky heroes 19 June 2018

    John Ramsay, Port Ellen

    The man who owned five Islay distilleries, who was also a great agricultural moderniser.

  • John Crabbie John Crabbie John Crabbie Whisky heroes 10 June 2019

    John Crabbie

    The whisky merchant that left an indelible mark on Edinburgh is enjoying a modern revival.

  • Hamish Scott, Ardbeg Hamish Scott, Ardbeg Hamish Scott, Ardbeg 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?

  • The Pattison Brothers The Pattison Brothers The Pattison Brothers Whisky heroes 30 November 2015

    The Pattison Brothers

    Flamboyance, fraud and 500 talking parrots: when boom turned to bust with the ‘Pattison Crash’.

  • Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher Famous whisky drinkers 28 February 2017

    Margaret Thatcher

    Britain’s first female Prime Minister, ‘The Iron Lady’, believed in whisky to give you energy.

  • David Niven David Niven David Niven Famous whisky drinkers 25 April 2016

    David Niven

    The actor, author and raconteur counted Scotch as a constant companion in his colourful life.

  • Mark Twain Mark Twain Mark Twain Famous whisky drinkers 13 July 2015

    Mark Twain

    How a chance encounter aboard a Transatlantic liner made Mark Twain a Scotch whisky aficionado.

  • Pip Hills, Scotch Malt Whisky Society Pip Hills, Scotch Malt Whisky Society Pip Hills, Scotch Malt Whisky Society Whisky heroes 09 January 2019

    Pip Hills, Scotch Malt Whisky Society

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

  • David Daiches David Daiches David Daiches Famous whisky drinkers 18 September 2018

    David Daiches

    The academic and cultural commentator was also an influential writer about Scotch whisky.

  • Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Famous whisky drinkers 04 July 2018

    Babe Ruth

    The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.

  • Sid James Sid James Sid James 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.

  • Dashiell Hammett Dashiell Hammett Dashiell Hammett Famous whisky drinkers 13 June 2018

    Dashiell Hammett

    Scotch featured heavily in the crime author’s works, including The Maltese Falcon and Red Harvest.

  • Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Famous whisky drinkers 21 January 2019

    Frank Sinatra

    America’s most loved singer had a colourful off-stage life, with Jack Daniel’s to the fore.

  • John Ross John Ross John Ross Whisky heroes 20 September 2016

    John Ross

    The William Grant distiller on his successes, failures and balancing innovation with brand identity.

  • Dean Martin Dean Martin Dean Martin 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.

  • Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens Famous whisky drinkers 21 August 2017

    Christopher Hitchens

    The English-born journalist and polemicist loved controversy, and Johnnie Walker Black Label.

  • Humphrey Bogart Humphrey Bogart Humphrey Bogart Famous whisky drinkers 30 August 2016

    Humphrey Bogart

    The film star was always three drinks ahead, whether it be with a Scotch or a Martini in hand.

  • Joe Namath Joe Namath Joe Namath Famous whisky drinkers 28 November 2016

    Joe Namath

    The controversial American football star had a particular soft spot for Johnnie Walker Red.

  • Dorothy Parker Dorothy Parker Dorothy Parker Famous whisky drinkers 12 April 2018

    Dorothy Parker

    The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.

  • Brian Close Brian Close Brian Close Famous whisky drinkers 30 July 2018

    Brian Close

    Scotch played a part in Close developing a reputation as the ‘bravest’ man in cricket.

  • The Incredible Captain Barclay The Incredible Captain Barclay The Incredible Captain Barclay Whisky heroes 27 January 2016

    The Incredible Captain Barclay

    The man who founded Glenury Royal distillery – and who famously walked 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.

  • Bob Harris, Lost in Translation Bob Harris, Lost in Translation Bob Harris, Lost in Translation Famous whisky drinkers 15 April 2019

    Bob Harris, Lost in Translation

    Bill Murray’s jet-lagged and jaded movie star remains his most celebrated film role.

  • Paddy O’Flaherty, Paddy Irish whiskey Paddy O’Flaherty, Paddy Irish whiskey Paddy O’Flaherty, Paddy Irish whiskey 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.

  • James Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice Famous whisky drinkers 30 August 2018

    James Robertson Justice

    The actor loved whisky so much he claimed to have been born ‘under a distillery in Skye’.

  • Scotch Watch: the Ballantine’s geese Scotch Watch: the Ballantine’s geese Scotch Watch: the Ballantine’s geese Whisky heroes 15 August 2019

    Scotch Watch: the Ballantine’s geese

    The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.

  • Jessica Jones Jessica Jones Jessica Jones Famous whisky drinkers 12 June 2019

    Jessica Jones

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

Collecting & Investing (34)

  • Hans Dillesse, Longmorn Hans Dillesse, Longmorn Hans Dillesse, Longmorn The collectors 03 January 2018

    Hans Dillesse, Longmorn

    The Dutch artist was lured into collecting by the exuberant fruit of this Speyside single malt.

  • Michael Weng Michael Weng Michael Weng The collectors 14 June 2018

    Michael Weng

    The German collector loves Speyside, thanks in part to a memorable tasting with Ronnie Cox.

  • Laphroaig 1967 Samaroli Laphroaig 1967 Samaroli Laphroaig 1967 Samaroli Legendary Bottlings 10 October 2019

    Laphroaig 1967 Samaroli

    This celebrated single malt remains, to many, one of the greatest whiskies ever made.

  • Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s .1 series Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s .1 series Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s .1 series 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.

  • Cadenhead’s ‘tall’ 1960s single malts Cadenhead’s ‘tall’ 1960s single malts Cadenhead’s ‘tall’ 1960s single malts Legendary Bottlings 06 August 2019

    Cadenhead’s ‘tall’ 1960s single malts

    These early bottlings from Cadenhead challenge the historic narrative of single malt.

  • Diego Sandrin, Lion's Whisky Diego Sandrin, Lion's Whisky Diego Sandrin, Lion's Whisky The collectors 02 August 2017

    Diego Sandrin, Lion's Whisky

    A sip of Macallan led one man to build arguably the finest collection of Italian bottlings.

  • Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden The collectors 21 February 2019

    Gunnar Nilsson, Sweden

    The social side of whisky collecting has had a profound impact on the Swede’s life.

  • Marcel van Gils, Laphroaig Marcel van Gils, Laphroaig Marcel van Gils, Laphroaig The collectors 17 February 2016

    Marcel van Gils, Laphroaig

    The life of a Laphroaig lover – and the difficulties of building such a huge collection today.

  • Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Brothers 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.

  • Luc Timmermans, Glenfarclas Luc Timmermans, Glenfarclas Luc Timmermans, Glenfarclas The collectors 09 January 2017

    Luc Timmermans, Glenfarclas

    A chance encounter with a knowledgeable bartender was the beginning of a life-long love for whisky.

  • Valentino Zagatti, The Zagatti Collection Valentino Zagatti, The Zagatti Collection Valentino Zagatti, The Zagatti Collection The collectors 11 October 2018

    Valentino Zagatti, The Zagatti Collection

    The Italian collector on how he amassed one of the world’s most enviable whisky collections.

  • Reinhard Ellinghaus Reinhard Ellinghaus Reinhard Ellinghaus The collectors 09 May 2017

    Reinhard Ellinghaus

    A rare look inside the German’s 25-year collection, including a series of 1960s Laphroaigs.

  • Derek Mather, Artisan Restaurant Derek Mather, Artisan Restaurant Derek Mather, Artisan Restaurant The collectors 02 September 2019

    Derek Mather, Artisan Restaurant

    The Wishaw restaurateur owns the ‘world’s only’ complete range of Bruichladdich Valinches.

  • Mark Davidson, Royal Mile Whiskies Mark Davidson, Royal Mile Whiskies Mark Davidson, Royal Mile Whiskies The collectors 23 July 2018

    Mark Davidson, Royal Mile Whiskies

    The ‘Jolly Toper’ tells of his love for whisky literature, born in the pre-internet age.

  • Bihan Yang, Dalmore Bihan Yang, Dalmore Bihan Yang, Dalmore The collectors 02 July 2019

    Bihan Yang, Dalmore

    The Chinese collector credits Richard Paterson for his love of Dalmore’s single malts.

  • Phil Thompson, Dornoch Castle Hotel Phil Thompson, Dornoch Castle Hotel Phil Thompson, Dornoch Castle Hotel The collectors 17 November 2016

    Phil Thompson, Dornoch Castle Hotel

    How a memorable Macallan sparked a passion for rare whiskies – especially those of a certain age.

  • Emmanuel Dron, The Auld Alliance Emmanuel Dron, The Auld Alliance Emmanuel Dron, The Auld Alliance The collectors 07 February 2017

    Emmanuel Dron, The Auld Alliance

    Inside the Frenchman’s astounding whisky collection, some of which dates back to WWII.

  • Serge Valentin, Clynelish/Brora Serge Valentin, Clynelish/Brora Serge Valentin, Clynelish/Brora The collectors 03 May 2016

    Serge Valentin, Clynelish/Brora

    The Whiskyfun man talks through his abiding passion for the enigmatic drams of Clynelish and Brora.

  • Philip Storry, Scotch Malt Whisky Society Philip Storry, Scotch Malt Whisky Society Philip Storry, Scotch Malt Whisky Society The collectors 17 December 2018

    Philip Storry, Scotch Malt Whisky Society

    The London whisky lover calls himself an ‘accidental accumulator’, rather than a collector.

  • Bob Hulsebosch, Glenugie Bob Hulsebosch, Glenugie Bob Hulsebosch, Glenugie The collectors 06 March 2017

    Bob Hulsebosch, Glenugie

    For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.

  • Scott Jackson, Rosebank Scott Jackson, Rosebank Scott Jackson, Rosebank The collectors 18 April 2018

    Scott Jackson, Rosebank

    The Falkirk native is enchanted by Rosebank distillery, particularly bottlings by SMWS.

  • Jon Beach, Port Ellen Jon Beach, Port Ellen Jon Beach, Port Ellen The collectors 08 June 2016

    Jon Beach, Port Ellen

    Myths, escalating prices and how he was ‘trapped’ into collecting the legendary Islay single malt.

  • Olivier Humbrecht, Highland Park Olivier Humbrecht, Highland Park Olivier Humbrecht, Highland Park 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.

  • Helena Hugo, Bredaryds Wärdshus Helena Hugo, Bredaryds Wärdshus Helena Hugo, Bredaryds Wärdshus The collectors 22 August 2018

    Helena Hugo, Bredaryds Wärdshus

    The Swedish collector turned her hobby into a career, and now runs a whisky bar in Bredaryd.

  • Josh Feldman, Prohibition Bourbon Josh Feldman, Prohibition Bourbon Josh Feldman, Prohibition Bourbon 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.

  • Christophe ‘Billy’ Van Gysel Christophe ‘Billy’ Van Gysel Christophe ‘Billy’ Van Gysel The collectors 19 September 2018

    Christophe ‘Billy’ Van Gysel

    The Belgian electrician who came late to whisky, but indulges his passion to the full.

  • Geert Bero, Ardbeg Geert Bero, Ardbeg Geert Bero, Ardbeg The collectors 15 September 2016

    Geert Bero, Ardbeg

    What started as a standard whisky tasting ended with a new found fixation collecting rare Ardbegs.

  • Magnus Fagerström, Sweden Magnus Fagerström, Sweden Magnus Fagerström, Sweden The collectors 19 November 2018

    Magnus Fagerström, Sweden

    The Swedish whisky collector now prefers to open bottles, rather than let them gather dust.

  • Patrick de Schulthess, Strathisla Patrick de Schulthess, Strathisla Patrick de Schulthess, Strathisla The collectors 20 September 2017

    Patrick de Schulthess, Strathisla

    What started as a hobby turned into a sound investment for this Strathisla-loving Swiss.

  • Claive Vidiz, The Whisky Collection Claive Vidiz, The Whisky Collection Claive Vidiz, The Whisky Collection The collectors 04 April 2017

    Claive Vidiz, The Whisky Collection

    The almost 3,500-strong collection is on public display at Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience.

  • Andy Simpson, Rare Whisky 101 Andy Simpson, Rare Whisky 101 Andy Simpson, Rare Whisky 101 The collectors 01 November 2017

    Andy Simpson, Rare Whisky 101

    The rare whisky expert collects ‘anything and everything’ and has a fondness for unique bottles.

  • Mark ‘Toshan Man’ Dermul, Auchentoshan Mark ‘Toshan Man’ Dermul, Auchentoshan Mark ‘Toshan Man’ Dermul, Auchentoshan The collectors 29 January 2019

    Mark ‘Toshan Man’ Dermul, Auchentoshan

    The whisky vlogger on how he ‘collects’ whiskies for others to try as much as for himself.

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