How to ‘not taste’ whisky
Dave Broom’s approach to tasting whisky is methodical, but this is how to ‘not taste’ it.
Dave Broom’s approach to tasting whisky is methodical, but this is how to ‘not taste’ it.
It’s time for Scotchwhisky.com to branch out into the wider whisky realm, says Dave Broom.
There’s no excuse for a poorly made cocktail if it costs the earth.
A Brighton bat walk stirs thoughts of silent stills and dormant distilleries in Dave Broom.
The Scotch industry needs to think hard and fast about its future post-Brexit, says Dave Broom.
Tennessee’s finest may be supplanting Scotch in British consumers’ affections. But does it matter?
Oslo and Singapore may differ in climate but their whisky messages are the same, says Dave Broom.
Clichés are rooted in truth, says Dave Broom, so don’t ignore them – but look beyond them.
The momentum of progress embodies the story of human evolution, but is it a one-way street?
Dave Broom discusses changes to the way we score the whiskies we taste – and why words matter more.
The wood used to age whisky adds to its story, says Richard Woodard, but let’s get our facts right.
Engaging with the world around you can help heighten your whisky experience, writes Dave Broom.
A bird's eye view of Islay's seven distilleries, and on an uncharacteristically sunny day too.
Head back in time with a 1960s Glenugie, 1950s Balblair and a rare 1930s Glamis single malt.
A 30-year-old Glen Grant and a trio of Longmorns are the film stars of Dave Broom’s tasting notes.
A peated single malt from an undisclosed distillery, produced by the Glen Ranoch Whisky Compay.
Spice-led blended malt from Compass Box, which gets its flavour from three Highland whiskies.