We’ve had some pretty good competition at Master of Malt over the years but we think this one is particularly exciting for Scotch whisky lovers. The prize is a year’s…
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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.
Happy Fèis Ìle! It’s the week of the Islay Festival and there is so much to enjoy about Islay whisky at the moment. Just take a look at all our…
Today, we’re going sherry mad with a close look at whisky aged in oloroso casks. Think of all those wonderful flavours of molasses, Brazil nuts, and chocolate – they come…
This competition is now closed. Congratulations to the winner: Dalton Evans-Webster. Coachbuilt blended Scotch whisky was inspired by the similarities between whisky blending and coachbuilding, ie. making a bespoke motorcar….
Exciting Scotch whisky news! The first single malt from one of Islay’s newest distilleries Ardnahoe is here. This is the first new Islay whisky since Kilchoman released its first single…
Fèis Ìle, which always takes place at the end of May, is the festival devoted to the whisky and culture of Islay and Jura, and you could be going to…
With the news of Balblair’s longstanding distillery manager John MacDonald’s retirement, we thought we’d pay him a visit at the historic Highland Scotch whisky distillery and have taste of some…
UPDATE: We have a winner! Congratulations to John Walker! What a fine whisky-related name you have. Enjoy your bottle of Laphroaig 34 Year Old – The Ian Hunter Story Book…
On Saturday 18 May it’s World Whisky Day. What does that mean? Who cares. Let’s drink whisky. Here are ten top choices for you to enjoy, from the bargains to…
Our new arrival is the penultimate release in the Hebridean Series from Tobermory Distillery: Tobermory 26 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish. In fact, the Isle of Mull distillery unveiled…
That’s an easy one, it was John Whisky from Auchtermuchty who came up with the brilliant idea when tinkering in his shed one warm afternoon in 1852. If only it…
Glenfiddich is the giant of Scotch whisky. Its single malt Scotch whisky sold 16.8 million bottles in 2018 and is either the biggest or second-biggest single malt Scotch brand in…
I don’t really have a ‘house whisky’ because, well, my house is mostly whisky. But if I were to have one ol’ reliable that would be my house pour, Bunnahabhain…
There’s no need to break the bank when it comes to buying a decent bottle of whisky, if you search wisely, there are all sorts of affordable gems to discover. …
The first (official) single malt Scotch whisky release from a new distillery is always an exciting moment. Especially as in this case when it’s the first foray into distilling from…
Yes, many Scotch whisky brands use artificial colouring. It’s not possible to put an exact number on how many distilleries and brands do this, but it’s fair to say it’s…
Which is the best glen? Close? Campbell? Livet? Fiddich? It’s an intense debate that dominates every breakroom, common area, or coffee shop in the land. So, today, we will start…
“Is Japanese whisky Better than Scotch whisky?” Without a doubt it’s one of life’s great questions, up there with “should the chap in the Clash song have stayed or gone?”…
The Dalmore has launched another one-of-a-kind expression this week: The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 – 2024 Edition Whisky. The second chapter of The Dalmore Luminary Series, curated…
“I would hate to make a whisky that is boring”. Stephanie Macleod, director of blending, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, has a lot of briefs and responsibilities when it comes to…