We’ve teamed up with the lovely folks at Highland distillery Aberfeldy to give you a golden ticket to see where the Golden Dram is made and experience the whisky trip…
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Category: Scotch Whisky
Scotch Whisky news, right here – find out all about the latest releases, reviews and industry news from top Scotch Whisky distilleries such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Macallan, Ardbeg, Glenfarclas and Glenfiddich.
We’ve helped you pronounce some of the most tricky Scotch whisky distillery names, not once, but twice now. But there’s a few more pronunciations that we understand are not easy…
We’re giving you the chance to WIN an exclusive branded fire pit from Ledaig Scotch whisky, and we’ve also got free bobble hats to give away! Celebrate Bonfire Night in…
Our New Arrival of the Week is Holyrood Distillery Single Cask #24. This is exciting because a) new whisky; b) we love a bit of Holyrood; c) it’s the brand’s…
Johnnie Walker, the world’s number-one Scotch Whisky, has a new edition of Blue Label to get all excited about: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet whisky*. Created in collaboration with…
Enter for a chance to win a Glenfiddich bundle totalling an incredible 150 years of whisky, exclusively with Master of Malt! Whether you’re a devoted fan or a budding enthusiast,…
Is the Talisker Distillery we know and love set to be no more? Talisker Distillery to be rebuilt Diageo has submitted a planning application to redevelop Skye’s oldest distillery, which was…
Renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has raised £135,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) after auctioning 150 exclusive bottles from his own personal 1998 cask of Arran single malt whisky…
Scotch whisky can be an intimidating drink. It feels like there’s a lot of rules on how to drink or not to drink it. We will always say it’s your…
Wolfie’s Whisky is a blended Scotch created by Sir Rod Stewart. A whisky to take you back to the good old days with a blend of malt and grain whiskies…
If you’ve been hanging around whisky circles or even the occasional cocktail bar, you’ve probably come across Monkey Shoulder whisky. It’s one of those whiskies that shot to fame in…
Looking for a fantastic whisky under £100? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just dipping your toes into the world of whisky, there’s something on this…
Hey, you there. Whisky lover. Come here. I have excellent news. Laphroaig has launched another edition of its Elements whisky. You remember Elements 1.0, don’t you? It was delicious, experimental,…
The fabulous Fettercairn Distillery is turning 200 this year and so to mark the big occasion we’ve teamed up with the Highland whisky makers to offer you the most incredible…
Hey, you there, would you like to win a bundle of brilliant whisky? Good, then you’re in the right place. We’ve got a treasure trove of Tomintoul Scotch whisky that’s…
The year 1824 was really something. It’s the year when Beethoven’s 9th (Choral) Symphony, often regarded as his greatest work, premiered. It was the year that “the greatest crime in…
Our new arrival this week comes from Lindores Abbey Distillery in Fife, which has created an annual series of limited releases. Each will celebrate the historic links with the abbey…
Want to visit one of Scotland’s oldest and most revered distilleries for an award-winning Scotch whisky distillery tour? Located in the Highlands near Muir of Ord on the Black Isle,…
Most Scotch whisky distilleries are named after places. A fair few of them have the word ‘glen’ in them. You would think that would make them nice and easy to…
The Whisky Mac, short for Whisky Macdonald, is a cocktail that combines whisky and green ginger wine. It’s a slightly obscure cocktail these days that doesn’t feature on many bar…