Do whisky writers dream of electric soup?
Blade Runner 2049 has Dave Broom questioning the reliability of aroma memories.
Blade Runner 2049 has Dave Broom questioning the reliability of aroma memories.
A day of scything reminds Dave Broom that some whisky-making skills should stay unchanged.
Independent bottlers: how can they survive and thrive in today's Scotch whisky industry?
Oslo and Singapore may differ in climate but their whisky messages are the same, says Dave Broom.
Like fine wine, great whisky comes from a willingness to make mistakes, says Richard Woodard.
As the Winter Olympics dominates our TV screens, Dave Broom celebrates whisky’s vital role.
The fun and games at Spirit of Speyside are a sign whisky’s becoming more relaxed, says Dave Broom.
A Brighton bat walk stirs thoughts of silent stills and dormant distilleries in Dave Broom.
Progressing the debate on transparency and Scotch whisky – and discussing what should happen next.
A visit to Cognac reminds Richard Woodard that ‘single’ malts aren’t quite what they seem.
Cult bottles spark furious bidding wars and soaring prices. But just who is being greedy here?
Whisky is complex and there’s no room for ‘I’m right, you’re wrong’ attitudes, says Dave Broom.
Fèis Ìle 2019 reminded Dave Broom that ‘whisky island’ is always changing.
Whisky bars should take inspiration from coffee shops when designing menus, says Becky Paskin.
An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and Scotch.
American firms buying Scotch whisky companies proves the category has a bright future ahead of it.
Dave Broom acquires a new t-shirt, and with it a sudden realisation of time passing.
If you’re buying whisky at auction it will pay to do your own research, says Dave Broom.
In whisky as in art, says Dave Broom, we need to find space for our own interpretations.
Sometimes too much choice makes it hard to see the wood for the trees, says Dave Broom.
The construction and early life of the Islay distillery is part cautionary tale, part inspiration.
A new release from Martell in the US says much about the rise and rise of single malt Scotch.
Scotch brands and classic cocktails are failing to inspire bartenders, says Becky Paskin.
The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
Dave Broom reminds us that Scotch is made to be enjoyed year-round, not just in winter.
Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut marks the release of the sci-fi sequel.
Counterfeit copies of western brands don’t just disappoint consumers – they can kill them.
A passionate advocate of Scotch single malt, his name will always be associated with a shop in Soho.
The latest moves on ‘Whisky Island’, including new, revived and expanding distilleries.
Counting down the big news items that made the headlines on Scotchwhisky.com this year.
After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
With Scotch sales flat and difficulties in China, could 2017 be a year of change for Chivas?
Once touted as Islay’s ninth whisky distillery, here’s the full story behind Gartbreck.
Investigating the history of the 1926 single malts that sold for US$1m-plus at auction.
Incidents like the recent Jim Beam warehouse fire can have a huge environmental impact.
The private members club offers a selection of single casks priced at up to €450,000.
The fire led to the deaths of thousands of fish and other aquatic life in the Kentucky River.
Assessing the impact of a hard exit from the EU on the eve of a crucial Commons vote.
The biggest news items of the year, as featured on the pages of Scotchwhisky.com.
Scotch is experiencing an identity crisis. Why would it want to taste like Bourbon?
The 1926 Macallan designed by the British pop artist achieved a high price at auction.
The 60-year-old single malt, distilled in 1926, is expected to sell for up to £700,000.
Stella David is to step down from her role as CEO of William Grant & Sons early next year.
Retail figures also include liqueur and RTD sales, blended Scotch brand The Famous Grouse claims.
The warehouse, containing 45,000 casks of maturing whiskey, was completely destroyed in the blaze.
The 1926 bottle with a label designed by Sir Peter Blake sold for US$843,200 in New York.
Two bottles with labels designed by Sir Peter Blake and Valerio Adami were sold in Dubai.
The 60-year-old whisky, with a label by Peter Blake, is expected to fetch up to US$700,000.
The Peter Blake and Valerio Adami 60-year-old malts will be sold by Bonhams in Hong Kong.
Montgomery Scott is a blended whisky inspired by Scotty, the original series’ famous engineer.
The whisky has been created to celebrate the Netflix film about the life of Robert the Bruce.
Earth Mode measures internet users’ digital carbon footprint in ‘eye-opening’ new initiative.
A rare 27-year-old expression from the extinct Lowland distillery is limited to 500 bottles.
The Private Cellar release contains ‘some of the last’ whisky laid down before Littlemill closed.
The whisky retailer will launch a new auction site in September, with rules to combat ‘flipping’.
The Speyside distillery has partnered with master perfumer Roja Dove for a new single malt whisky.
Artist Kevin Sheehan took over 120 hours to sketch a map of Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
New releases will embrace Bitcoin’s blockchain technology in a bid to combat fake whisky.
Tributes have been made to the distillery’s head of communications following his sudden death.
The £12m distillery will produce both peated and unpeated Lowland malt whisky.
The latest expression of The Glover features ‘a little more Sherry cask’ influence.
A new blend from the makers of the Glover combines Scotch with whisky from Indian distiller Amrut.
The 26-year-old GlenDronach signed by the President-elect doubled its pre-sale estimate.
The ‘world’s first’ Scotch-Japanese whisky hybrid is created in homage to the ‘Scottish Samurai’.
The small-batch facility is part of a US$60m plan to re-establish the James B. Beam Distilling Co.
The Winter Queen is a fusion of single malt from Scottish and Dutch distilleries.
New Craigellachie, Bunnahabhain and Glengoyne single casks celebrate the upcoming Year of the Pig.
Whisky.Auction will donate £200k from the sale of ‘exceptional’ whiskies to charity Plastic Oceans.
Elixir Distillers has bottled the ‘deeply complex’ Karuizawa Ambassadors’ Collection for charity.
A bottle of the ‘world’s most valuable whisky’ is to be auctioned in Edinburgh this autumn.
The International Barley Hub will make Scotland the global centre for barley research.
The 1926 Macallan Valerio Adami was sold at auction by Bonhams in Edinburgh for £848,750.
The bottle, hand-painted by Irish artist Michael Dillon, fetched £1.2m at auction in London.
The two 60-year-old single malts fetched more than US$1m each at auction in Hong Kong.
The bottle of 60-year-old whisky, painted by artist Michael Dillon, will be auctioned next month.
The Balvenie’s malt master, David Stewart, has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
AB Inbev, the owner of Budweiser and Corona beers has purchased online retailer Master of Malt.
The Speyside Heather Centre and newly-opened Whisky Lounge has been destroyed by a fire today.
An investigation has been launched following the purchase at a St Moritz hotel by a Chinese guest.
Almost 500 rare whiskies and nine casks will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s later this month.
The value of rare Scotch whisky sold at auction has fallen for the first time in 10 years.
The equivalent of one bottle of Scotch was consumed at official events last year, a report shows.
The single malt, distilled in 1938 and bottled in 1999, will be auctioned next week.
More than 40 cases of century-old American whiskey were found hidden in a secret vault.
Blend shows strong growth in South Africa and Taiwan, while malts perform well in northern Europe.
The miniature could contain some of the only whisky left from the lost distillery.
The Speyside attraction intends to 'awaken the sleeping giant' of whisky tourism.
The world’s largest Scotch whisky producer has witnessed record numbers of visitors.
The new single malt from Bruichladdich is part of its Octomore Eights Masterclass series.
The heavily-peated single malt from Bruichladdich is introducing four new whiskies this summer.
The flagship experiential whisky store could be scaled to open in more cities worldwide.
The five-book compendium details the 3,000 rare whiskies in the famous collection.
Discover the whiskies created to promote films, television shows and even video games.
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
Dial up the scream factor for your Halloween movie night with these spooktacular whisky pairings.
This ’90s Scotch whisky cocktail is given a 21st-century revamp with a new recipe and name.
Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
The screenwriter discusses The Angels’ Share, the whisky film he wrote for director Loach.
As the temperature drops and the wind blows, whisky shines in a range of seasonal drinks recipes.
The last of our spring-themed features – and an indispensable guide to seasonal whisky mixing.
Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.
Beat the heat with these refreshing sunny-day serves recommended by top bartenders.
Not just for malt whisky: why the humble barley grain could be the next big thing in food circles.
Whiskey permeates the family history and works of the man hailed as Ireland’s greatest writer.
As campaigners battle to keep Landseer’s painting in Scotland, we delve into its history.
The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
The UK’s Indian restaurants are pursuing ever more innovative food and whisky pairings.
Banish thoughts of dusty bowls of peanuts with our gourmet guide to the finest pairings.
This summer, leave the sunbed behind in favour of a net, a rake and some seafood foraging tips.
Winter brings plenty of things to be excited about – especially when it comes to food and whisky.
There’s more to flavour than lyne arms and oak: the Whisky Professor talks sulphur and condensing.
The whisky industry is divided in its use of stainless steel and wooden washbacks. Which is best?
The term refers to a drink’s alcoholic strength, but the calculation differs around the world.
Scotch maturation was never restricted to only Bourbon and Sherry casks, explains the Prof.
Most people have tasted corked wine at some point – but can the same unpleasantness affect whisky?
A burnished copper pot still may have powerful visual appeal, but what are its practical advantages?
Our innocent Whisky Virgin has fallen in love at last – but, sadly, all is not sweetness and light.
The Whisky Virgin wonders if an open bottle of whisky has a definitive shelf life, just like wine.
With Thanksgiving approaching, our hapless Whisky Virgin sets out to learn about American whiskey.
Out to impress the rellies, our Whisky Virgin ponders which drams to crack open for Christmas.
The Whisky Virgin puts aside his preconceptions to discover the beauty of youthful Scotch.
The Virgin heads to Islay to find out if its whisky really is too intense for beginners.
In a post-truth world, fakes are everywhere, but have they invaded your whisky cabinet?
One man’s journey through the complex and endlessly fascinating pathways of home whisky-making.
The compelling tale of one of the most infamous episodes in British corporate history – 30 years on.
Experts share their hopes and predictions for Scotch whisky trends in 2017.
Plenty of tips here on how to keep that much-prized Scotch whisky collection in perfect condition.
The demise of dramming is one of the biggest changes in Scotch whisky in the last 40 years.
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for distillers on Scotland’s ‘whisky island’.
The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
Great night, painful morning: what the hell is going on in your head when the pleasure recedes?
Bill Lumsden tells us how the concept of the Madeira-finished Private Edition release developed.
Blenders are exploring the boundaries of flavour by mixing Scotch with other world whiskies.
Dave Broom seeks answers to one of Scotch whisky’s most complex and enigmatic questions.
It’s often not until a distillery’s demise that its worth is fully appreciated, says Dave Broom.
Fill your glasses with cask-driven whiskies, overflowing with fruits, wood character and memories.
The trickiest gift to wrap is a bottle of whisky or wine, but with a little flair it needn’t be.
How clever marketing helped transform an obscure single malt into a global powerhouse.
A deconstruction of the unique charms of this much-loved Islay distillery, now 200 years old.
The city that ruled the whisky world is back in the spotlight after decades of decline.
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
Are you a malt maniac or dram dunce? Put your brains to the test in our annual whisky quiz.
The best whiskies to fill into your hipflask this autumn, according to the experts.
Go one better than a bottle of Scotch and give an alternative Christmas whisky gift this year.
One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.
The Rat Pack reveller was known for his friendly, ‘drunky’ performances and fondness for J&B Rare.
America’s first great TV star sure loved his food, cigarettes and, of course, Scotch whisky.
Be it with breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sir Winston Churchill’s affection for Scotch was no secret.
The author of Ivanhoe did more than most to romanticise the Highlands – and Scotch malt whisky.
Despite her stern demeanour, the not-so-merry monarch was a great lover of Scotch whisky.
From plots to assassinate Lenin to championing malts over blends, the dramatic story of ‘RBL’.
The English-born journalist and polemicist loved controversy, and Johnnie Walker Black Label.
The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
How a chance encounter aboard a Transatlantic liner made Mark Twain a Scotch whisky aficionado.
The soulful singer was famous for his love of single malt, sharp suits and cigarettes.
Peasant, bard or a bit of both? Reconciling the contradictions surrounding Scotland’s national poet.
Bill Murray’s jet-lagged and jaded movie star remains his most celebrated film role.
America’s most loved singer had a colourful off-stage life, with Jack Daniel’s to the fore.
As a man, he was a ‘happy Hercules’ – and, as a distiller, a larger-than-life self-promoter.
The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
This celebrated single malt remains, to many, one of the greatest whiskies ever made.
The life of a Laphroaig lover – and the difficulties of building such a huge collection today.
The rare whisky expert collects ‘anything and everything’ and has a fondness for unique bottles.
For nearly two decades, the closed distillery has been a fascination for the Dutchman.
The winemaker’s fondness for rare Highland Park bottlings came about during a trip to Italy.
The Chinese collector credits Richard Paterson for his love of Dalmore’s single malts.
A chance encounter with a knowledgeable bartender was the beginning of a life-long love for whisky.
The Swedish collector turned her hobby into a career, and now runs a whisky bar in Bredaryd.
A sip of Macallan led one man to build arguably the finest collection of Italian bottlings.