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Why fine dining restaurants are embracing whiskyWhat Should I Pair With Whisky?

Ever ask yourself: What should I pair with whisky? If you have, this is the guide for you. Whisky lovers know the right pairing can turn a good dram into…

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People drinking Tomatin whisky with foodEnjoy Life – Drink The Good Stuff

I get to drink the good stuff a lot. It’s an occupational hazard. But I’m as much a slave to the culture of deferment as the next person. Save that…

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American whiskey cocktails for summerTop 5 House Whiskies: The Bottles You Want In Your Bar

House whiskies are the bottles you want to always have on hand. They don’t cost too much, play well with others, and most of all, deliver in flavour. If you…

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Braden Saunders is the co-founder of the distilleryWhisky Tourism and How Place Became the Point

Whisky tourism did not begin as an experience economy. It grew out of a simple impulse. As whisky crossed oceans in barrels and boxes, carrying Scotland and Ireland to places…

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Scoffs, a dish at Geamair, Craigellachie HotelWhisky and Fine Dining at Geamair, The Craigellachie Hotel

Whisky has always had a foot in two worlds. It has warmed cold bones, steadied hands, and followed working people through rain and labour. The Geamair, or gamekeeper, lives in…

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Laurie Howells, head bartender at Archive & Myth, pouring a drink at the barMindful Drinking: A Guide to the Art of Less, But Better

Mindful drinking. Dry January. Damp January. Zebra Striping.  January has a habit of turning into a personality test. Are you virtuous enough to resist temptation? Or rebellious enough to mock…

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The Fettercairn Vanguard Series: a sense of synaesthesiaTop Whiskies We Loved in 2025

Every year, you can count on there being new whisky. Some of it is rather good. Like the ones below, which made the cut for the top whiskies we loved…

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Win a Glen Scotia prize bundle!Top Whiskies of the Year 2025

It’s tough to narrow down the top whiskies of the year for 2025. Which is good, it means there were lots of bottles we enjoyed. In fact, we’ve actually decided…

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Doghouse Distillery's whisky selectionWhisky Of Ages: Why Does Whisky Have To Be Three Years Old?

Why does whisky have to be three years old? Is it time to overturn the 1915 Immature Spirits Act? Dave Worthington (AKA Boutique-y Dave) asks and answers some big questions….

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How to pick your Christmas whisky with Master of MaltHow to pick your Christmas whisky

Want to know how to pick your Christmas whisky? Read on.  Choosing the right whisky for Christmas isn’t just about the drink. It’s the occasion. The small moments. Does your…

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Need a Christmas whisky present? Buy here!Top 10 Rich Fruit & Nut Whisky for Christmas

If Christmas could be bottled, it would taste like Rich Fruit & Nut Whisky.  We categorise Whisky By Flavour on our website because we believe it helps people choose the…

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How to pick your Christmas whisky with Master of MaltOff the Beaten Cask: The Most Interesting Whisky Gifts to Give This Christmas

The most interesting whisky gifts to give this Christmas are the bottles that stand out from the crowd. The “you’ll never guess where this is from” whiskies. Expressions that have…

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A black and white photograph of Bessie Williamson, a legendary figure at LaphroaigWomen in Whisky: Past and Present

The history of women in whisky is as long as the history of whisky.  Not that you would know that from the way the story is so often told. Even…

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Glen Moray single malt being poured into a Glencairn glass. It's an example here of premium whisky that doesn't have a premium price tagBudget vs Premium: Navigating Cost and Quality in Whisky

Whisky always sparks debate, not just about flavour. Value too. Is that £25 bottle good enough? Should you stretch to something three times the price? Today’s climate means rising prices,…

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Best 10 Cask‑Strength Whiskies for Winter NightsBest 10 Cask‑Strength Whiskies for Winter Nights

These are the best 10 cask‑strength whiskies for winter nights. The full-throttle, no-holds-barred, all rock, plenty o’ roll bottles that would put even more hair on Tom Selleck’s chest. Why…

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The Nightcap: 3 SeptemberWhisky 101: A Beginner’s Guide for the 21st Century

This is Whisky 101: A Beginner’s Guide for the 21st Century. Feel free to share away, but remember to always drink responsibly and spread the good word in the same…

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