Stop discouraging female drinkers
Outdated, sexist stereotyping will only deter the very demographic companies are seeking to attract.
Outdated, sexist stereotyping will only deter the very demographic companies are seeking to attract.
Whisky-scented moustache wax is another attempt by Johnnie Walker to grab the attention of hipsters.
With more women than ever enjoying a wee dram why does gender stereotyping still exist at all?
The surge in new Scotch distilleries has some striking similarities to the Victorian whisky boom.
The Scotch industry needs to think hard and fast about its future post-Brexit, says Dave Broom.
If Scotch wants to keep its top perch, it must change with the times, says Dave Broom.
The spontaneity of Laphroaig's #OpinionsWelcome campaign is just what Scotch whisky needs.
Large or small, new whisky ventures can be capricious creatures, says Richard Woodard.
In whisky as in football, says Richard Woodard, it’s best to keep our expectations low.
Does yeast matter in Scotch? Most distillers would say no – but their US colleagues might disagree.
Gender-appropriate whisky has no place in a world devoted to fighting sexism, says Becky Paskin.
Pure Scot’s ‘puerile’ Instagram posts look depressingly familiar, says Richard Woodard.
Bagpiper, McDowell’s and the SWA acting as ‘cultural shock troops’. Where will it all end?
Planes, trains and automobiles as Dave Broom leaves County Cork for the pleasures of Port Ellen.
Tennessee’s finest may be supplanting Scotch in British consumers’ affections. But does it matter?
It’s time for Scotchwhisky.com to branch out into the wider whisky realm, says Dave Broom.
Distilled spirits do not contain gluten, so why are some brands allowed to say it, and some aren’t?
All branches of the drinks trade are now aiming at common goals, says Dave Broom.
Whisky has the power to transport us through time, but it’s a matter of chance, says Dave Broom.
Single malts must stay true to their local identity as they become global brands, says Dave Broom.
Two great figures of Port and Scotch whisky, connected by their personal prejudices.
Dave Broom joined an expedition of whisky lovers on an icy mountain for an unusual launch.
Dave Broom reflects on the life and legacy of one of whisky’s most lovable characters.
Oslo and Singapore may differ in climate but their whisky messages are the same, says Dave Broom.
When whisky enters the luxury sphere, says Richard Woodard, it should do so on its own terms.
A discriminatory Dutch nightclub reminds Becky Paskin why whisky must be more inclusive.
Dave Broom has plenty of advice to share, from tastings and transportation, to kilts and pants.
Visiting Seattle, Dave Broom has his mind blown by the innovative use of barley varieties.
A 75-year-old Mortlach raises questions of perceived identity, character and the passage of time.
An evening immersed in the world of Cognac prompts more thoughts on age and transparency in Scotch.
With consumer focus shifting to flavour, should Scotch be worried about legalised cannabis?
And, according to Richard Woodard, most single malts shouldn’t even try.
Grain plants may lack the romance of single malt distilleries, but that doesn’t make them dull.
Dave Broom discusses changes to the way we score the whiskies we taste – and why words matter more.
Diageo’s Harry Potter-esque innovations aren’t all that far-fetched, says Dave Broom.
Dave Broom reflects on the shift in seasons, and maturation of the modern whisky drinker.
Whisky is a humble spirit at heart, says Dave Broom – something we should never forget.
In Scotch whisky and in the wider world, says Richard Woodard, nothing lasts forever.
When whisky has a compelling tale to tell, says Richard Woodard, we should all lend an ear.
Dave Broom discovers shifting sands in the culture of perfume making and asks what whisky can learn.
With Port Ellen, Brora and Rosebank set to reopen, Dave Broom looks at the broader context.
Danish creativity reminds Dave Broom that the course of whisky innovation never has run smooth.
The new adaptation will open in Scottish cinemas on 5 May before a UK-wide release.
The end of Diageo’s educational programme signals a major change in philosophy for the company.
Tourism officials, residents and whisky fans are battling to save the historical centre.
The industry has made great strides in environmental matters, but packaging challenges remain.
Commemorating the life of a proud son of Moray and one of Scotch whisky’s best-loved characters.
The range of casks that can be used to age Scotch is now wider – but the rules remain tight.
A passionate advocate of Scotch single malt, his name will always be associated with a shop in Soho.
Rebecca Weir, 18, has been taken on as an apprentice by Diageo Abercrombie copperworks.
Assessing the pros and cons of being part of the European Union for the Scotch whisky industry.
The whisky was never designed specifically for women, its producer explains.
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.
Diageo’s Indian whisky brands have had their export wings trimmed – but does the deal go far enough?
As more consumers turn their backs on whisky, distillers are trying a number of fresh ideas.
The years to come could shed a new light on the dark early days of Scotch whisky making.
The inside story of the US$150m distillery, and the remarkable landscape it calls home.
After years of record-breaking increases, there are signs that the market may be softening.
A behind-the-scenes look at the revamp of the world’s third most popular Scotch whisky.
Scotch whisky exports bounced back last year, thanks largely to single malt and the US market.
Distillers face the threat of a 25% tariff on single malt exports as a trade war escalates.
As Diageo’s whisky sales rebound, we identify six factors shaping the resurgence.
We delve further into the plans to revive the two cult distilleries after nearly 40 years.
Media reports tell of a single malt Scotch whisky ‘drought’, but the facts tell a different story.
Remaining in the European Union will be better for the Scotch whisky industry, says Ivan Menezes.
Two women have been accepted on Diageo’s four-year coopering apprenticeship in Scotland.
Karen Betts joins from the British FCO, where she was previously British ambassador to Morocco.
On the Rocks will take place in June, inspired by the new Whisky Galore! film.
A female version of Johnnie Walker’s Striding Man will grace bottles in the US.
The controversial female version of Johnnie Walker is making a return for the #WomensWave.
Prospects for growth remain ‘strong’ despite third consecutive fall, Scotch Whisky Association says.
The dig hopes to unearth secrets at a remote Highland whisky distillery dating back to 1825.
The launch of Johnnie Walker White Walker and the GOT malts were a big success for Diageo.
Compass Box is releasing a new Hedonism expression in honour of its female workforce.
Events will take place in regions as remote as Antarctica as part of the annual festivities.
Whisky lovers can take in four distilleries while island-hopping Scotland’s west coast.
The influential US education and mentoring programme will close with the loss of about 40 jobs.
First release from remote west coast distillery is too young to be classified as whisky.
Further debate on transparency is needed, say SWA members, following our open letter on the issue.
Known for its old and rare whiskies, the show will return in November under a new name.
UK whisky auction sales have ‘never been stronger’, a report has revealed.
A Scottish MSP has called for greater protection for Scotch from ‘imitation whiskies’ post-Brexit.
New releases will embrace Bitcoin’s blockchain technology in a bid to combat fake whisky.
The Highland distillery’s new range celebrates its influential people and history.
The event will showcase four of the region’s distilleries and its ‘spectacular’ whisky trail.
Johnnie Walker owner donates £4m to help National Galleries of Scotland acquire the painting.
The £6.5m heritage centre and distillery will celebrate the whisky heritage of the area.
Bartenders named the blended malt as the world’s best-selling and trendiest Scotch.
Ncn’ean distillery near Oban is producing single malt whisky solely from organic barley.
Plans for the Scotch whisky distillery include an adjacent floating bar and restaurant.
The winning entrant will receive membership to the distillery’s preservation society.
Simon Coughlin will head up a new whisky unit at French drinks group Rémy Cointreau.
Farmers raised concerns over the use of distillery by-products in renewable energy plants.
Matured in Black Sea oak casks, the single malt is named after a legendary sea demon.
The 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky is being relaunched with a new name and design.
The site near Badger Falls conceals an illegal still used to make whisky during the 1700s.
The single cask range marks the start of construction of Ardnahoe, Islay’s ninth whisky distillery.
Diageo has extended its loan of the collection to the Scotch Whisky Experience until at least 2029.
Glen Garioch 1967 bottling marks company’s first foray outside the world of blended Scotch.
More than 40 cases of century-old American whiskey were found hidden in a secret vault.
Scotch producers have joined the global movement to stamp out non-recyclable plastic waste.
The collection from the closed Japanese distillery has sold for over £750,000 in Hong Kong.
Whisky’s three-year minimum maturation period should be scrapped, according to US report.
The Campbeltown distillery is going on a Grand Tour of the world, starting with the UK.
The Lowlands distillery’s new whisky has been finished in ex-red wine casks for up to three years.
The 2018 collection features malts from Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory and Ledaig.
The Orkney distillery will re-release the age statement for the first time in 10 years.
Diageo will continue the suspension of its Scotch expansion plans after sales fell by 9%.
The Islay distillery will add two more stills in a bid to cash in on the buoyant malts market.
Long-serving master distiller earns accolade for services to business and the community in Speyside.
The £800 single malt is a vatting of five different vintages, dating back to 1978.
How Islay inspired the naming of one of the world’s best-loved and most enduring vehicles.
Remains of whisky bottles have been unearthed at the 19th-century Blackmiddens distillery.
The Scotch Whisky Association ruled that the Instagram posts were ‘demeaning’ to women.
The £5m plant and heritage centre will be built in an area famed for its illicit stills.
Two distilleries in western Highlands and Perth & Kinross to benefit from government grants.
He made the journey from Lincolnshire to Wick for a distillery tour and a bottle of 12-year-old.
Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old is reserved for the Friends of Laphroaig collective.
A UK exit from the European Union risks huge damage to the industry, says government minister.
A new Edinburgh distillery has been designed as a visitor attraction to boost tourism.
Bagpiper exports are halted and McDowell’s labelling is set to change following ‘helpful’ talks.
More than 1,500 workers are threatening to strike after rejecting a 2.5% pay offer.
Cutty Sark blender Kirsteen Campbell replaces Gordon Motion as master blender of The Famous Grouse.
The ruined farmsteads in the Highlands may have produced whisky ‘on an industrial scale’.
Famous Grouse owner will open new central Glasgow HQ, ending Perth’s proud Scotch whisky heritage.
David Frost will become a special advisor on foreign affairs to the UK Foreign Secretary.
Speyside malt is sold by Berry Bros & Rudd seven years after moving in opposite direction.
‘Significant uncertainty’ will follow UK vote to leave EU, warns Scotch Whisky Association.
‘Respect democracy’, Association is told, after legal defeat in Court of Session.
Overseas shipments reached a new high of £4.36bn in 2017, up by almost 9% on 2016.
The US became the first billion-pound Scotch whisky market as single malts continued to surge.
The cask strength expression is part-matured at Jameson’s old distillery in Dublin.
The distillery will be sharing every bottle of its new malt with whisky lovers, without charge.
Three lots of rare whisky labels have been withdrawn from auction following protests on Facebook.
The change allows distillers to use a variety of casks, including ex-Tequila and Calvados.
Seven Scotch whisky distilleries have been condemned for their failure to meet pollution guidelines.
Edinburgh council has approved plans to transform a Georgian building into a single malt distillery.
A bottle of what appears to be Scotch whisky has been discovered within a Victorian time capsule.
James Eadie’s Trade Mark X blend has been recreated 160 years after its conception.
Beam alters its fan club name, admitting its definition of the word ‘men’ was not clear to everyone.
The peated single malt whisky has been produced using locally grown Orkney barley.
The Isle of Mull distillery, which produces Tobermory and Ledaig whiskies, is being refurbished.
Fans camped overnight outside the distillery in the hope of nabbing a limited edition bottle.
Blended Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker, has become embroiled in a row over its kosher status.
The Thurso distillery is releasing the area’s first Scotch whisky in 150 years later this month.
A whisky glass designed to fit in a woman’s hand is being launched next month.
A new blend of whisky from five different countries will be labelled as a ‘World Whisky’.
The Scotch Whisky Association has reached an ‘amicable resolution’ with the US distillery.
Glenrothes has refreshed its core NAS range with new names, liquid and a peated cask-matured whisky.
The Speyside distillery has added a 21-year-old peated malt to its core range.
The master blender and distiller will leave the Lowlands distillery he helped resurrect.
The Islay distillery’s annual Friends of Laphroaig whisky is a triple-matured release.
The Lowlands distillery has replaced two of its single malt whiskies with new expressions.
Beam Suntory has been heavily criticised for creating a ‘sexist’ and ‘isolating’ whisky fan club.
The city-based distillery has added two new stills to double its whisky making capacity.
Ailsa Bay distillery’s first single malt bottling is a lesson in Scotch whisky innovation.
For the first time, Port Ellen and Brora are absent from Diageo’s annual Special Releases.
New alcohol guidance from the UK government recommends drinking no more than 14 drams per week.
Over two million visits were made to Scotch whisky distilleries in 2018, a new record.
Stella David is to step down from her role as CEO of William Grant & Sons early next year.
Improved sales of Johnnie Walker have turned the drinks group’s Scotch sales around.
UK government recognises Scotch as a ‘vital industry’ and freezes excise duty in its 2016 Budget.
The 122-year-old bottler has overhauled its whisky ranges to appeal to modern whisky drinkers.
AB Inbev, the owner of Budweiser and Corona beers has purchased online retailer Master of Malt.
Work has begun to resurrect the Highlands distillery, as its original stills are sent for repair.
Workers for the Scotch whisky giant have voted to strike over a pay dispute.
The value of rare Scotch whisky sold at auction has fallen for the first time in 10 years.
The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.
Scotland’s introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol contravenes EU law.
Workers at Scotland’s largest Scotch whisky company have voted to strike in the run-up to Christmas.
The independent bottler is to build its own £10m whisky distillery on the banks of the Clyde.
The opening marks the start of a new chapter for the luxury Speyside single malt.
The Spanish wine-influenced blended malt joins the whisky maker’s permanent range.
The currently silent Islay distillery will be set up to produce various styles of whisky.
All of Diageo’s Scotch operations will be affected by strikes resulting from a pay dispute.
Many a dram has made an appearance on the silver screen – some authentic, others imagined.
A new adaptation of Whisky Galore! deserves the iconic status of the original, says Charles MacLean.
The comedian, satirist and ultra-marathon runner takes on a more serious role in Whisky Galore!
Celebrating the ever-popular author, seen through the eyes of his great friend, Charles MacLean.
It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
Sex and shebeens; temperance and meths. Charting the Scottish pub’s 300-plus years of history.
Take inspiration from these travel titles for your next whisky adventure.
As the temperature drops and the wind blows, whisky shines in a range of seasonal drinks recipes.
Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana shows how a lick of smoke can enhance whisky cocktails in winter.
Its origins lie in 19th century New Orleans, yet the Sazerac remains a classic whisky cocktail.
For over 200 years, the Mint Julep has offered icy refreshment on sweltering summer days.
From Amos Milburn to Metallica, this is how whisky made its mark on music. Rock on!
Whisky and fashion collaborations are in season, but are these partnerships more than marketing?
Scotch has served the cameraman well as he travels the world in search of natural wonders.
Leading British chefs and their sommeliers share their food and whisky matching secrets.
All the recipes and whisky advice you could possibly need to host your own St Andrew’s Day feast.
In food terms, spring offers invigorating, fragrant flavours as nature revives and revitalises.
If pre-1960s single malt was so wonderful, why isn’t it being made any more? The Prof answers all.
A few Scotch whisky distilleries use condensers made of steel, rather than copper, but why?
The Whisky Professor tackles triple distillation in answer to another reader question.
Far from being an aesthetic afterthought, the shape and size of a still has a huge effect on whisky.
The Whisky Prof explains one of the most complex and fascinating processes in whisky creation.
The Whisky Professor explores the differences between steam and fire-heated stills.
A burnished copper pot still may have powerful visual appeal, but what are its practical advantages?
A frustrating brush with the latest Ardbeg release leaves the Virgin with a fresh dilemma.
The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
How this remote Highland valley helped to shape the modern world of Scotch whisky.
A movement is underway to challenge blended whiskey’s reputation as cheap bottom shelf liquor.
Are you a whisky buff or novice? Test your knowledge in our annual whisky quiz.
After scandal, revival: how United Distillers helped to mould today’s Scotch whisky industry.
Are women really better at tasting than men? If so, why? An examination of whisky and gender.
The islands’ early Scotch producers defied the odds to put Orkney's whisky on the map.
Scotch whisky personalities share their memories of how whisky has come to shape their Christmas.
The fine art of redesigning your product has to balance innovation with respect for heritage.
More recently developed eco-friendly uses for whisky waste include powering distilleries and cars.
Whether shooting bottles or a dram, up your whisky photography game with advice from the pros.
With warmer weather and rising sea levels, producers must act fast to combat climate change.
A crackpot collection of some of the craziest creations in the Scotch whisky universe.
The region’s deep whisky roots encompass the likes of Ferintosh, Dalmore and Balblair.
Tracing the rich history of one of Scotland’s most fertile, and picturesque, whisky regions.
Feared and resented, whisky’s first regulators played a crucial role in the history of Scotch.
Scotch whisky makers are snubbing traditionalism and getting experimental with yeast.
The industry has not always succeeded in its attempts to end gender stereotyping in Scotch.
Great night, painful morning: what the hell is going on in your head when the pleasure recedes?
It’s a busy time for architects as the boom in new Scotch whisky distilleries continues.
With over 40 new distilleries opening this decade, is Scotch on course to repeat history?
Why, in today’s gender-inclusive world, is whisky still perceived as ‘a man’s drink’?
Glenrothes is conducting an experiment to determine whether music affects how people taste whisky.
The industry shares its hopes for the New Year, from the death of flipping to more NAS whiskies.
Whisky should feature, of course, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Scotch.
Canada’s not the only country forcing its residents to jump hoops in the name of a decent dram.
Track down these public collections of rare bottles for a glimpse of whisky’s storied past.
Create your ultimate house blend with these hints and tips from Scotland’s master blenders.
It’s often not until a distillery’s demise that its worth is fully appreciated, says Dave Broom.
Edrington’s move to Glasgow brings to an end The Fair City’s long-standing association with Scotch.
Scotch must be distilled to a certain abv strength and matured in particular sized casks – but why?
The historic bottler embraces change and continuity, 123 years after it was established.
Rye whisky is no longer a North American specialty, but a worldwide phenomenon.
Whisky is a gender-balanced industry, so why is it still considered a man’s drink?
How much do blended Scotches change over the decades? A rare tasting sheds light on the subject.
The ‘fake’ 1878 Macallan opened at a Swiss hotel has its roots in a saga from the 1990s.
Charting the history of ‘Whisky City’ in the run-up to this week’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.
The feline heroes famed for their mouse-hunting prowess at Scotland’s whisky distilleries.
Scotch whisky personalities choose their favourite Scottish toasts with which to raise a dram.
Secondary maturation in Scotch whisky is a recent, but nonetheless fascinating, phenomenon.
Grab a mince pie and a dram, and test your whisky knowledge with our festive quiz.
The construction of a humble whisky cask is more complex than you’d think.
Are you a malt maniac or dram dunce? Put your brains to the test in our annual whisky quiz.
One of Italy’s Scotch whisky pioneers, and the man behind Milan’s legendary Bar Metrò.
Meeting the modest, self-effacing team player who makes the world’s best-selling whisky.
The Midleton master distiller talks serendipity, single pot still and experimentation.
The chairman of Douglas Laing & Co. on blended malts, family ties and Clutha distillery.
Britain’s first female Prime Minister, ‘The Iron Lady’, believed in whisky to give you energy.
The film star was always three drinks ahead, whether it be with a Scotch or a Martini in hand.
The American writer and poet had a lasting, but devastating, love for Scotch whisky.
The four-time Oscar winner had a long and distinguished career – and a love for Famous Grouse.
The story of one of the great actors of Hollywood’s golden age – and his love of Scotch.
The baseball legend was famed for his home runs – and his formidable off-field appetites.
The Carry On… actor loved Scotch so much he’d insist on bringing a case on-set with him.
The controversial American football star had a particular soft spot for Johnnie Walker Red.
The actor loved whisky so much he claimed to have been born ‘under a distillery in Skye’.
Marvel’s hard-drinking noir hero shot to fame in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series.
Tove Jansson’s much-loved creation, father of Moomintroll, is a lover of fine old whisky.
Great Odin’s raven! To the original Anchorman, ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’ is kind of a big deal.
The versatile actor was famed for a series of drink-fuelled hellraising antics off-screen.
The family behind Ferintosh, Scotland’s oldest distillery and a vast operation at its peak.
'Hal' Currie brought distilling back to the Isle of Arran after more than 150 years.
First lady of Laphroaig and much-loved on Islay, Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world.
The saga of ‘Grant of Glenlivat’, the early days of legal distillation – and a fairies’ curse.
The brothers created one of the world’s most successful blended whiskies, Old Vatted Glenlivet.
Was the founder of Royal Brackla distillery really as arrogant and spiteful as we’re led to believe?
He was the man behind the distillery’s cult 1960s and 1970s bottlings – but how did he do it?
The globe-trotting extrovert and born salesman was one of Scotch’s most colourful characters.
The founder of the Irish whiskey dynasty was a Presbyterian born in Alloa, Scotland.
The feathered security guards protected maturing whisky stocks for more than 50 years.
The saga of the family who went from illegal distillers to pillars of the whisky establishment.
The coded labels, originally born out of necessity, have created a cult whisky range.
This celebrated single malt remains, to many, one of the greatest whiskies ever made.
A rare look inside the German’s 25-year collection, including a series of 1960s Laphroaigs.
What started as a hobby turned into a sound investment for this Strathisla-loving Swiss.
The Belgian electrician who came late to whisky, but indulges his passion to the full.
The almost 3,500-strong collection is on public display at Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience.