Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 20
Ardnamurchan: The Best New Wave Scotch Whisky Distillery?Ardnamurchan Distillery is a new name in Scotch whisky, but one that already commands a certain respect. Set in the remote wilds of the Ardnamurchan peninsula – all untouched beauty…
How Do We Drink Responsibly In Our Industry?I drink. In fact, I’ve built my career around drinking. I’ve been doing this job 9-5, seven days a week, for over seven years, and I was a bartender for…
Top 10 Most Controversial SpiritsSome bottles are made to be shared. Others are made to make headlines. Controversial spirits are nothing new and over the years there’s been numerous examples. Whether they ruffled feathers…
European Rye Whisky Can No Longer Be Called… Rye Whisky.You read that headline right. European whisky makers can no longer use the term rye whisky. This is not an April Fool’s gag. But as of 1 April 2025, a…
“Come with me, and you’ll be, in a world of pure imagination…” For years, no one walked through the Gorgie & Dalry area west of Edinburgh — they drifted on…
The World Whiskies Awards 2025 Winners Are In – And GlenAllachie’s Having a MomentThe World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky returned to London with all the usual fanfare last week. It was a big night in London for both bottles and the…
The Glenrothes 51 Year Old: A Whisky Worth Smashing Things ForThe Glenrothes has just dropped its oldest-ever release – and you’re going to need a hammer to get into it… Meet The Glenrothes 51 Year Old, a single malt aged…
The Lakes Distillery Signature Single Malt – What You Need to KnowThis week, The Lakes Distillery unveiled its flagship whisky: The Lakes Signature Single Malt. Launching a permanent core range expression is a milestone moment for one of English whisky’s brightest…
Celebrity Spirits Aren’t Just Shit – But Thinking That IsLet’s get this out of the way early: yes, some celebrity drinks are nonsense. Half-baked concepts thrown in a bottle with a famous name and a premium price tag. We…
Gin Bothy Unveils New Whisky DistilleryGin Bothy plans to make whisky this year. The Angus-based brand has announced plans for a brand-new distillery in Glen Prosen, built on the bones of a 19th-century whisky smuggling…
Why is the Card Game Called Gin Rummy?Gin Rummy. You’ve heard of it. You’ve probably played it. Or at least pretended to during a wet weekend in Margate when the Wi-Fi gave up. It’s one of those…
The Rise of English Whisky: 5 Must-Try Bottles That Rival the ScotsIn case you missed it, English whisky is on the rise. It’s in the process of attaining a shiny new GI (Geographical Indication) – causing a stir north of the…
Whisky You Might Have Missed: Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000The whisky world moves fast. New releases grab the headlines, limited editions vanish in a blink, and distilleries big and small jostle for attention. But in the flurry of excitement,…
For years, Indian whisky was largely known for mass-market blends catering to its enormous domestic audience. But in recent decades, something remarkable has happened: India’s whisky scene has evolved into…
Fèis Ìle 2025: What’s Going OnIf Islay is the whisky lover’s paradise, then Fèis Ìle is its biggest, boldest party. Every year, the island throws open its doors — and its distilleries — to welcome…
Hebridean Distilleries: The Island Creators Redefining Scotch WhiskyThe Hebrides are a rugged archipelago off Scotland’s northwest coast, home to windswept landscapes, ancient traditions, and—more than ever—outstanding whisky. Islay has long been known for its whisky prowess. But…
