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  • The Bourbon boom’s boost for Scotch The Bourbon boom’s boost for Scotch The Bourbon boom’s boost for Scotch From the editors 14 December 2016

    The Bourbon boom’s boost for Scotch

    American whiskey sales are buoyant; blended Scotch sales less so. But there’s a silver lining…

  • Re-imagining the single malt drinker Re-imagining the single malt drinker Re-imagining the single malt drinker From the editors 29 June 2016

    Re-imagining the single malt drinker

    Glenfiddich’s Bourbonisation is a risky but crafty plot to lure Bourbon drinkers, says Becky Paskin.

  • Whisky Galore! Whisky Galore! Whisky Galore! From the editors 10 August 2015

    Whisky Galore!

    An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and Scotch.

  • Is Whiskey Union breaking with tradition? Is Whiskey Union breaking with tradition? Is Whiskey Union breaking with tradition? From the editors 13 November 2015

    Is Whiskey Union breaking with tradition?

    The weirdest element of Whiskey Union is Diageo's departure from convention.

  • Whisky is becoming over-complicated Whisky is becoming over-complicated Whisky is becoming over-complicated From the editors 24 October 2018

    Whisky is becoming over-complicated

    Attempts to ‘simplify’ Scotch whisky are only complicating it further, says Becky Paskin.

  • Don’t forget about the tour guides Don’t forget about the tour guides Don’t forget about the tour guides From the editors 20 June 2018

    Don’t forget about the tour guides

    If a distillery visitor centre is being upgraded, so should the staff training, says Dave Broom.

  • Last Drop sale shows faith in Scotch Last Drop sale shows faith in Scotch Last Drop sale shows faith in Scotch From the editors 12 September 2016

    Last Drop sale shows faith in Scotch

    American firms buying Scotch whisky companies proves the category has a bright future ahead of it.

  • Transparency revisited Transparency revisited Transparency revisited From the editors 19 February 2016

    Transparency revisited

    Compass Box has revealed its hand: transparency’s ‘Third Option’. And now? Over to the industry…

  • The power of Sherry cask provenance The power of Sherry cask provenance The power of Sherry cask provenance From the editors 17 April 2019

    The power of Sherry cask provenance

    More attention needs paying to the provenance of Sherry casks, says Dave Broom.

  • Top 10 tips for surviving Fèis Ìle Top 10 tips for surviving Fèis Ìle Top 10 tips for surviving Fèis Ìle From the editors 05 June 2018

    Top 10 tips for surviving Fèis Ìle

    Reflecting on a busy Islay Festival 2018, Becky Paskin presents her ultimate survival guide.

  • Let's hear it for the ladies Let's hear it for the ladies Let's hear it for the ladies From the editors 09 October 2015

    Let's hear it for the ladies

    With more women than ever enjoying a wee dram why does gender stereotyping still exist at all?

  • There’s a big whisky world out there There’s a big whisky world out there There’s a big whisky world out there From the editors 01 March 2017

    There’s a big whisky world out there

    It’s time for Scotchwhisky.com to branch out into the wider whisky realm, says Dave Broom.

  • Port casks: what’s in a name? Port casks: what’s in a name? Port casks: what’s in a name? From the editors 26 July 2017

    Port casks: what’s in a name?

    The wood used to age whisky adds to its story, says Richard Woodard, but let’s get our facts right.

  • Embracing a world beyond Scotch Embracing a world beyond Scotch Embracing a world beyond Scotch 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.

  • Propaganda is harming whisky education Propaganda is harming whisky education Propaganda is harming whisky education From the editors 08 August 2018

    Propaganda is harming whisky education

    Brands have a duty to teach the whole truth, not just their own version, says Becky Paskin.

  • Hegemony Hegemony Hegemony From the editors 15 July 2015

    Hegemony

    How Marxist theory could teach the Scotch whisky industry a lesson on the perils of leadership.

  • The striding man stumbles The striding man stumbles The striding man stumbles From the editors 04 September 2015

    Walker's wobble

    Johnnie Walker has a new expression, finished in rye casks. One question, says Dave Broom: why?

  • Getting crafty Getting crafty Getting crafty From the editors 20 July 2015

    Getting crafty

    How should Scotch counter the craft spirits challenge? Beat them? Join them? Or buy them?

  • No dram is an island No dram is an island No dram is an island From the editors 04 August 2015

    Scotch's future

    Geopolitical risk and economic stagnation have hit Scotch’s export numbers. Is America the answer?

  • The whisky bar that’s a game changer The whisky bar that’s a game changer The whisky bar that’s a game changer From the editors 09 March 2016

    The whisky bar that’s a game changer

    There’s a new breed of bar in town set to revolutionise the way we drink whisky.

  • Revisiting barley at Bruichladdich Revisiting barley at Bruichladdich Revisiting barley at Bruichladdich From the editors 04 May 2016

    Revisiting barley at Bruichladdich

    A sojourn on Islay prompts a further exploration of the topic of barley and its impact on whisky.

  • Rediscovering Bobby Burns Rediscovering Bobby Burns Rediscovering Bobby Burns 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.

  • Tales of Tales Tales of Tales Tales of Tales From the editors 08 August 2015

    Tales of Tales

    Tales of the Cocktail is exhausting, enthralling – and increasingly embracing Scotch whisky.

  • Sugar rush Sugar rush Sugar rush 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?

  • New Year's wish list New Year's wish list New Year's wish list 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…

  • Gluten-free garbage Gluten-free garbage Gluten-free garbage 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?

  • Haig Club’s advert is the tonic Scotch needs Haig Club’s advert is the tonic Scotch needs Haig Club’s advert is the tonic Scotch needs From the editors 12 October 2016

    Haig Club’s advert is the tonic Scotch needs

    The new advert for Haig Club Clubman has the authority and reach to change perceptions of Scotch.

  • Remembering Michael Jackson 10 years on Remembering Michael Jackson 10 years on Remembering Michael Jackson 10 years on From the editors 30 August 2017

    Remembering Michael Jackson 10 years on

    A decade after his untimely death, Dave Broom pays tribute to the legendary whisky and beer writer.

  • Why aren’t bartenders excited by Scotch? Why aren’t bartenders excited by Scotch? Why aren’t bartenders excited by Scotch? From the editors 08 January 2018

    Why aren’t bartenders excited by Scotch?

    Scotch brands and classic cocktails are failing to inspire bartenders, says Becky Paskin.

  • Today’s whisky drinker deserves better Today’s whisky drinker deserves better Today’s whisky drinker deserves better From the editors 06 February 2019

    Today’s whisky drinker deserves better

    In a world awash with whisky, warns Dave Broom, there’s no place for lazy innovation.

  • The whisky world is changing The whisky world is changing The whisky world is changing From the editors 29 May 2019

    The whisky world is changing

    If Scotch wants to keep its top perch, it must change with the times, says Dave Broom.

  • Secrets of the forest Secrets of the forest Secrets of the forest 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.

  • The unpredictable world of new distilleries The unpredictable world of new distilleries The unpredictable world of new distilleries From the editors 10 September 2019

    The unpredictable world of new distilleries

    Large or small, new whisky ventures can be capricious creatures, says Richard Woodard.

  • Collaboration is key to whisky innovation Collaboration is key to whisky innovation Collaboration is key to whisky innovation 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.

  • Whisky never stands still on Islay Whisky never stands still on Islay Whisky never stands still on Islay From the editors 05 June 2019

    Whisky never stands still on Islay

    Fèis Ìle 2019 reminded Dave Broom that ‘whisky island’ is always changing.

  • The benefits of whisky-scented moustache wax The benefits of whisky-scented moustache wax The benefits of whisky-scented moustache wax From the editors 08 July 2015

    Waxing lyrical

    Whisky-scented moustache wax is another attempt by Johnnie Walker to grab the attention of hipsters.

  • The Glenlivet capsules: why the hysteria? The Glenlivet capsules: why the hysteria? The Glenlivet capsules: why the hysteria? 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.

  • Japanese whisky faces its new future Japanese whisky faces its new future Japanese whisky faces its new future 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.

  • Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch From the editors 02 August 2017

    Let’s hear it for cheap blended Scotch

    As rare malts hog the headlines, isn’t it time that less expensive drams got some respect?

  • What is English whisky? What is English whisky? What is English whisky? From the editors 30 January 2019

    What is English whisky?

    With 20-plus distilleries making whisky in England, Richard Woodard ponders a question of identity.

  • Whisky should be accessible for everyone Whisky should be accessible for everyone Whisky should be accessible for everyone From the editors 18 September 2019

    Whisky should be accessible for everyone

    A discriminatory Dutch nightclub reminds Becky Paskin why whisky must be more inclusive.

  • Groundhog Day for Scotch distillery boom? Groundhog Day for Scotch distillery boom? Groundhog Day for Scotch distillery boom? From the editors 06 January 2017

    Groundhog Day for Scotch distillery boom?

    The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.

  • Mill's Bomb Mill's Bomb Mill's Bomb From the editors 08 July 2015

    Mill's Bomb

    The mysterious story – and equally mysterious whisky – of one Corporal Mill.

  • Whisky is a whole sensory experience Whisky is a whole sensory experience Whisky is a whole sensory experience From the editors 22 May 2019

    Whisky is a whole sensory experience

    A trip to Japan reminds Dave Broom how all our senses influence our appreciation of whisky.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • ‘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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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.

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