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Features
31 August 2017
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Features
18 January 2017
The changing role of the master distiller
As technology advances, so too do the tasks and responsibilities of master distillers.
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Features
26 June 2019
The lost whiskies of the Cabrach
The remote Highland region is set to return to whisky production after more than 150 years.
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Features
21 August 2019
Unravelling the mysteries of the cask
Oak species, grain size and toasting all help mould the flavour of the dram in your glass.
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Culture
05 May 2016
The rich history of the Scottish pub
Sex and shebeens; temperance and meths. Charting the Scottish pub’s 300-plus years of history.
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Features
02 April 2019
The rise of the community-owned distillery
Owned by its community, a new form of whisky distillery is giving back to the local economy.
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Food
11 January 2017
The thoroughly modern cheesemakers
The dairy out to revolutionise the humble Cheddar – and the best whiskies to pair with it.
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In depth
14 April 2016
The truth about the Scotch whisky shortage
Media reports tell of a single malt Scotch whisky ‘drought’, but the facts tell a different story.
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Whisky Travel
11 October 2016
Orkney: the Nordic connection
Hold on to your hat as Tom Bruce-Gardyne takes a windy, whistle-stop tour through the islands.
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Cocktails
12 January 2017
The Rusty Nail
It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.
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Festivals and events
04 October 2017
The Whisky Show 2017
Now London’s largest whisky show, the event aimed to please beginners and enthusiasts alike.
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Culture
06 November 2018
Review: Navigate the Blood
Set in a working distillery, the whisky-themed opera kicked off its Scotland tour in Glasgow.
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1:01 Magazine 22 February 2016
The Craftsmen's Dinner trailer
The Balvenie has partnered with chef Michel Roux Jr to explore the meaning of craftsmanship.
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2:37 Magazine 01 February 2016
The West Wing's Leo McGarry on Scotch
The West Wing's Leo McGarry underestimates the power and longevity of a marketing message.
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1:10 On Air 05 October 2015
David Stirk reviews The Glenlivet 21YO
David Stirk from the Creative Whisky Company revisits the very first whisky he tasted 20 years ago.
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1:10 Magazine 01 May 2016
The Blackening at Speyside Cooperage
Two apprentice coopers experience the traditional ‘Blackening’ – an historical rite of passage.
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1:18 On Air 05 October 2015
Michael Weng on The Macallan 1965
Michael Weng from Germany tastes The Macallan 1965 25 Year Old in our On Air video booth.
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1:29 On Air 04 October 2015
Viski Perver with The Macallan 1965
Viski Perver steps into the On Air booth to taste Macallan's Anniversary Malt, 1965.
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25:15 Magazine 23 May 2016
Islay life in the 1960s
Tourism, single malt whisky, and a ferry service… so much has changed for Islay in last 50 years.
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2:49 On Air 05 October 2015
Patryk Kolas reviews The Classic Laddie
Malty Head Patryk Kolas reviews one of his favourite whiskies from Bruichladdich.
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3:09 Magazine 26 November 2015
Islay's distilleries viewed from the air
A bird's eye view of Islay's seven distilleries, and on an uncharacteristically sunny day too.
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2:22 Magazine 15 June 2017
What makes the Islay Festival so special?
What is it about Fèis Ìle that makes it such an unmissable event for whisky fans?
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0:46 On Air 03 October 2015
Himanshu tastes Ardbeg Very Old
One of the Dream Drams on the Scotchwhisky.com stand was the Ardbeg Very Old.
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0:51 On Air 03 October 2015
George Wills tastes Kilchoman 100% Islay
George Wills from the Kilchoman Distillery tastes the entirely island-produced whisky.
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Themed tastings
26 December 2016
Whiskies of the Year 2016: Dave's picks
Smoky, floral and fruity – we’d expect nothing but an eclectic mix of drams from our chief engineer.
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Themed tastings
25 December 2018
Whiskies of the Year 2018: Dave's picks
Indie bottlings of Glen Elgin, Mortlach and Caol Ila most impressed Dave Broom this year.
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Themed tastings
27 December 2016
Whiskies of the Year 2016: Becky's picks
Our editor covers all bases with her favourites of 2016: a single malt, single grain and a blend.
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Themed tastings
30 December 2015
Whiskies of the year: Becky's picks
Our editor, Becky Paskin, selects her top three Scotch whiskies tasted in 2015.
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Themed tastings
29 December 2015
Whiskies of the Year: Richard's picks
Our magazine editor chooses his whisky highlights from 2015, including two bargain Speyside malts.
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Themed tastings
29 December 2016
The Whisky Virgin’s drams of 2016
In a year of discovery, there were three whiskies that really captivated our street-wise novice.
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Themed tastings
31 December 2015
Whiskies of the year: Dave's picks
Dave Broom looks back on 2015 with whisky-tinted glasses and selects his three stand-out drams.
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New Whiskies
24 July 2019
Batch 211: The Secret Speyside Collection
Thirteen new single malts from Caperdonich, Longmorn, Glen Keith and Braes of Glenlivet.
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Themed tastings
27 December 2017
Whiskies of the Year 2017: Richard’s picks
A sublime trio: Glenmorangie Astar redux, ethereal Brora and Midleton from the archives.
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Themed tastings
28 December 2016
Whiskies of the Year 2016: Richard’s picks
Smoke is the overriding theme as our magazine editor picks his three stand-out whiskies of 2016.
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New Whiskies
06 June 2017
Fèis Ìle 2017 Batch 3: The Kinship
Hunter Laing’s range features Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Laphroaig and Port Ellen.
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Themed tastings
26 December 2017
Whiskies of the Year 2017: Becky’s picks
Our editor’s top whiskies include an Irish revival, an ageing Ardbeg and dram with no name.
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The Whisky Exchange
The Whisky Exchange is the No.1 specialist retailer of whisky and other spirits online.
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The Whisky Store
The Whisky Store is one of the most comprehensive online German whisky retailers.
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The Whisky Exchange @ Fitzrovia
The Whisky Exchange shop in Great Portland Street, has one of the biggest whisky collections in ...
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The Whisky Exchange @ Covent Garden
The Whisky Exchange shop in Covent Garden has one of the biggest whisky collections in the UK.
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Brand
The Bridge
St Andrews Whisky Company’s blended Scotch designed to ‘bridge the gap’ between malts and blends.
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Brand
The Hielanman
Blended whisky created in the early 20th century by Aberdeen bottler Wm Cadenhead.
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Distiller & blender
The Three Stills Company
Operator of the Borders’ first legal whisky distillery in 180 years.
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Brand
The Exceptional
A malt, a blend and a grain make up this trio of whiskies from Sutcliffe & Son.
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Brand
The Ileach
Despite its name, this Islay single malt from an unnamed distillery is more at home in Scandinavia.
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Distiller
The Glenlivet and Glen Grant Distilleries
Two of Scotland’s most renowned whisky families merged to form an alliance during the 1950s.
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Brand
The Spice Tree
Spice-led blended malt from Compass Box, which gets its flavour from three Highland whiskies.