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Whisky of the Week: Glen Scotia 18 Year OldThe latest in our series of whisky tastings voted for by you, it’s Glen Scotia 18 Year Old! Classic Campbeltown character shines through in this mellow, buttery single malt. We’re…
Top 10: Whisky Aged In Rum CasksWhisky makers love giving ageing stocks a rummy resting period in tropical casks from sunshine shores. Here are ten of the finest bottles of rum cask-aged whisky that money can…
Without Criticism There Is Only MarketingFor his first column of 2023, Nick Morgan looks into the state of whisky and spirits criticism today and asks whether some writers are too close to the industry giants…
Our Top 10 Whiskies of 2022Lagavulin, GlenDronach, Millstone and more made our top ten whiskies released in 2022. What was your favourite? Lots of whisky was launched in 2022, but only a select few have…
Top 10: Best Looking Whisky BottlesWhether they strike us with original new designs, redesign the retro, or are simply understated in their elegance, here’s our round-up of whisky bottles we love the look of. What…
Top 10 Grain WhiskiesWhile malts get all the attention, grain provides a huge amount of deliciousness for your pound. So from Ireland, England, Japan, South Africa, and Scotland, we’ve rounded up our top…
A Short History of That Boutique-y Whisky CompanySam Simmons, or Dr Whisky as his enemies know him, continues our celebrations of That Boutique-y Whisky Company‘s 10th birthday by looking at the beginnings of the independent bottler. At Maltstock…
Top 10 Malt Whiskies For AutumnWinter is coming. But before that comes autumn, so we’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite bottles to enjoy while the days get shorter and shorter and the leaves turn…
The Return of the Whisky Loch?With rampant inflation, strikes, an energy crisis, and dysfunctional government, it’s starting to feel a lot like the 1970s. Yet the Scotch whisky industry is expanding rapidly. Does this mean,…
Who’s In The Mood For Whisky Highballs?YouWe will never miss an opportunity to talk about the many ways we love Whisky Highballs. It’s a simple drink. Just splash something fizzy on your whisky and you’ve done…
Top 10 Single Cask WhiskiesTen great single cask whiskies await in this selection, from bold Islay drams to overlooked grain expressions. There’s nothing quite like the pleasure of a single cask whisky. Spirit drawn…
8 Premium Whiskies for Father’s DayIf you’re looking to push the boat when it comes to whisky, then you’re in the right place. These are 8 premium whiskies for Father’s Day, which is on the…
Islay Travel MisadventuresPart of the fun of visiting Islay is the journey. For an island that’s only 20 miles off the coast of mainland Scotland, it can be surprisingly hard to get…
Islay: Island or Idea?As all across Europe, herds of camper vans are being fueled and provisioned ahead of the long journey to the forthcoming Fèis Ìle, I fell to dreaming of Islay. But…
Top 10 Islay Whiskies To Celebrate Fèis Ìle 2022!Now that Fèis Ìle 2022 has kicked off, we can’t think of anything we’d rather have right now than some delicious Islay whisky. If only there was somewhere we could…
Expand Your Whisky HorizonsAre you looking to expand your whisky horizons? You’re in the right place. It’s very easy to get stuck in a whisky rut, just buying the same bottle over and…
