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Lost Distilleries: A Closer Look at Convalmore

Lost Distilleries: A Closer Look at Convalmore

Named after the Conval Hills, Convalmore's elegant pagoda towers still look out over Dufftown, despite having gone quiet more than 30 years ago. But how did this distillery arise and why did it fall?
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
A History of Ben Nevis

A History of Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis may not have as high a profile or big a following as some cult distilleries, but its whisky inspires just as great a devotion to those who know.
Whisky Scotch whisky
Japan's Whisky Revolution

Japan's Whisky Revolution

An overview of how Japan’s whisky scene has expanded from pioneering houses to a diverse new generation redefining craft, climate and flavour.
Whisky Japanese whisky
Not All Islay Whisky Is Smoky

Not All Islay Whisky Is Smoky

Not all Islay whisky is smoky. Discover a different side of the island with unpeated drams that showcase its coastal character and depth.
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
Independent bottlers: How do you choose a whisky?

Independent bottlers: How do you choose a whisky?

Independent whisky bottlers are responsible for some of the most exciting releases that you can find today, but what actually motivates them, and how do they decide what comes out under their name?
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky World whisky
A Guide to Springbank

A Guide to Springbank

While there are many cult distilleries in Scotland, unknown to most drinkers but loved by their fans, there is one that surpasses the rest – The Jewel of Campbeltown: Springbank.
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
A Guide To Glen Scotia

A Guide To Glen Scotia

A short guide to Glen Scotia distillery, exploring its Campbeltown heritage, traditional whisky-making and distinctive range of bold, maritime single malts.
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
Tequila vs mezcal: What’s the difference?

Tequila vs mezcal: What’s the difference?

A deep dive into the differences between tequila and mezcal, exploring their agave varieties, production methods, flavour profiles and cocktail potential.
Tequila Mezcal Agave spirits
Beyond tequila and mezcal: more agave spirits

Beyond tequila and mezcal: more agave spirits

What agave spirits are there beyond tequila and mezcal?
Tequila Mezcal Agave spirits
A Look at Old & Rare Japanese Whisky

A Look at Old & Rare Japanese Whisky

With more than 100 years of whisky-making history in Japan, what are the old and rare bottles that collectors look for?
Whisky Japanese whisky Collecting whisky World whisky
What is Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival?

What is Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival?

A handy guide on all that the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival offers, from which whiskies you can sample at the event to the numerous activities you can enjoy
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
The Story of Single Pot Still Whiskey

The Story of Single Pot Still Whiskey

Rich, spicy and unmistakably Irish, single pot still whiskey is the soul of Ireland’s distilling tradition. This guide explores its origins, rise, fall and the distillers reviving the style today.
Irish whiskey
A Guide To Nordic Whisky

A Guide To Nordic Whisky

An inside look at Nordic whisky: extreme conditions, local barley and fearless innovation combine to create spirits that speak of place
Whisky World whisky Single malt whisky
Laizhou distillery and the rise of Chinese whisky

Laizhou distillery and the rise of Chinese whisky

Chinese whisky is breaking into the international market, with distillers like IWSC-award-winning Laizhou leading the way and setting the standards.
World whisky
Scotch vs Bourbon: What's the Difference?

Scotch vs Bourbon: What's the Difference?

Explore the different factors that shape two of the world’s most celebrated whiskies, and which might suit your glass
Whisky American whiskey Scotch whisky Single malt whisky
Scotch whisky can be fun

Scotch whisky can be fun

Discover fun new ways to enjoy Scotch whisky – from Highball riffs and playful collections to food pairings, whisky bars and thriving communities
Scotch whisky Whisky Single malt whisky
Debunking Scotch whisky regionality

Debunking Scotch whisky regionality

An exploration of Scotch whisky regions, their political history and the shaky link between geography and flavour in today’s single malts
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
Redefining Low & No Alcohol Drinks

Redefining Low & No Alcohol Drinks

Learn how functional spirits are shaping the low and no alcohol movement, offering complexity, flavour and ritual without the drawbacks of alcohol
How to Host a Burns Night Supper

How to Host a Burns Night Supper

From the food to the whisky to the poetry, our guide will help you celebrate Robert Burns in style and great taste
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The Whisky Exchange: 2025 In Review

The Whisky Exchange: 2025 In Review

It's been another year of discovering fantastic new whiskies. See which ones were the stand-outs in our look back at 2025.
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Karuizawa Once in a Lifetime

Karuizawa Once in a Lifetime

Writer Dave Broom looks at Karuizawa Once in a Lifetime, a very special final bottling from the cult closed Japanese distillery.
Whisky Japanese whisky
Rum, ron and rhum: what's the difference?

Rum, ron and rhum: what's the difference?

What do these three variations on the word 'rum' tell us about flavour?
Rum
A guide to whisky casks

A guide to whisky casks

Discover the types of cask used in whisky maturation and uncover the science behind ageing spirits in wooden casks
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Whisky-making countries we're excited about

Whisky-making countries we're excited about

There's never been a better time to discover a new country and a new favourite bottle
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What is grower Champagne?

What is grower Champagne?

Producers who farm all their own grapes are a historic and popular part of the Champagne ecosystem
Sparkling wine Champagne Wine
The Negroni: three recipes for aperitivo hour

The Negroni: three recipes for aperitivo hour

The history of a cocktail classic including three recipes to try at home
Cocktails Gin
How to store your whisky collection

How to store your whisky collection

Joe Rogers and Jason Vaswani continue our multi-part series on whisky collecting with a look at the best ways to store and protect your bottles.
Collecting whisky Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
A guide to English whisky

A guide to English whisky

English whisky is booming, with more than 60 distilleries now laying down spirit for the future. But where did it come from and where is it going?
Whisky World whisky Single malt whisky Blended whisky
Should you put ice in your whisky?

Should you put ice in your whisky?

Amardeep Grewal looks at the science, history and culture of the classic whisky on the rocks
Whisky Single malt whisky Japanese whisky
Whisky Collecting: How to Spot a Future Classic

Whisky Collecting: How to Spot a Future Classic

Joe Rogers and Jason Vaswani continue our multi-part series on how to start and build your whisky collection. For the third instalment, they discuss things to look out for when buying your next bottle.
Whisky Scotch whisky Collecting whisky
What is rhum agricole?

What is rhum agricole?

A guide to rhum agricole, a unique style of rum made predominantly in Martinique and Guadeloupe from fresh sugarcane juice.
Rum Cocktails
A guide to soju

A guide to soju

What is soju, how is it made, what does it taste like and, most importantly, how do you drink it?
A guide to Jamaican rum

A guide to Jamaican rum

Discover Jamaican rum, funk and all, from its early history to the distilleries keeping this unique spirit alive today
Rum
How to make a Mai Tai

How to make a Mai Tai

The history and culture of a tropical classic
Rum Cocktails
A guide to Indian whisky

A guide to Indian whisky

All you need to know about the history and producers of India
Whisky Single malt whisky World whisky
How to start collecting lost distilleries

How to start collecting lost distilleries

A guide to collecting rare whiskies from distilleries lost to the past
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Collecting whisky
How to start a whisky collection

How to start a whisky collection

The basics of whisky collecting, and gives his top tips on how to build your own collection
Whisky World whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Collecting whisky
How to make a Mint Julep

How to make a Mint Julep

Master one of the original whiskey cocktails with our Mint Julep recipe. This article also covers the history and ingredients of this remarkable drink.
American whiskey Cocktails
A guide to Cuban rum

A guide to Cuban rum

Everything you need to know about the elegant and refined rums of Cuba
Rum Cocktails
What is the Islay Festival of Music and Malt?

What is the Islay Festival of Music and Malt?

Visiting Islay's yearly festival is a pilgrimage for many, but what is it all about and what goes on?
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
A guide to Australian whisky

A guide to Australian whisky

A booming craft distilling scene is causing the world to take notice of Australian whiskies. Join us for a deep dive into one of the world’s most exciting whisky cultures.
World whisky Single malt whisky
A guide to New Zealand whisky

A guide to New Zealand whisky

A look at New Zealand's vibrant whisky scene from its early history to the modern producers working with local ingredients to create new flavours.
New Zealand whisky World whisky Single malt whisky
How to make a Penicillin cocktail

How to make a Penicillin cocktail

Learn to master this modern classic cocktail which marries sour citrus, fiery ginger, sweet honey and smoky Islay whisky.
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Cocktails
Why is Scotch whisky aged in bourbon barrels?

Why is Scotch whisky aged in bourbon barrels?

We explore the link between American oak and Scotch whisky and ask why ex-bourbon barrels are by far the most popular cask for ageing single malts.
Scotch whisky Single malt whisky American whiskey
A guide to Scotland's newest whisky distilleries

A guide to Scotland's newest whisky distilleries

We explore the new wave of distilleries reinvigorating the Scotch whisky scene.
Whisky Scotch whisky Single malt whisky
A guide to sake

A guide to sake

Sake is Japan’s national drink and it’s growing in popularity around the world. But what is sake?
Sake
A guide to lost distilleries

A guide to lost distilleries

Get to know the world's lost distilleries and the never-to-be-repeated whiskies that survive them.
Whisky World whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Japanese whisky Irish whiskey
A guide to Chichibu distillery

A guide to Chichibu distillery

Discover the leader of the next generation of Japanese distilling
Whisky World whisky Single malt whisky Japanese whisky
A guide to pisco

A guide to pisco

Get to know these distinctive grape brandies born in Peru and Chile
Pisco Brandy
A guide to Green Chartreuse

A guide to Green Chartreuse

Get to know the fascinating story of these unique digestifs
Liqueurs
How to make an Irish Coffee

How to make an Irish Coffee

Coffee with whiskey, cream and demerara sugar is the perfect way to kick off an evening
Irish whiskey Cocktails
New Riff and the new breed of Kentucky distilling

New Riff and the new breed of Kentucky distilling

We discuss craft distilling and the rise of American single malt
Whisky American whiskey Single malt whisky
A guide to pot still whiskey

A guide to pot still whiskey

Fruity, spicy and distinctive, and made with a mix of malted and un-malted grains
Whisky World whisky Irish whiskey
Discover Karuizawa

Discover Karuizawa

Explore the history and legacy of Karuizawa distillery
Whisky World whisky Japanese whisky
A guide to Barbados rum

A guide to Barbados rum

Everything you need to know about one of the Caribbean’s first rum-producing islands
Rum
A guide to vermouth

A guide to vermouth

All you need to know about vermouth and other aromatised wines
Wine Fortified wine Cocktails
A guide to Clairin

A guide to Clairin

Dive into this traditional rum, which has been a constant in Haitian society
Rum
Copperworks and American single malt

Copperworks and American single malt

The innovative Seattle distillery has been a key player in establishing the category
Whisky World whisky American whiskey Single malt whisky
A guide to rum

A guide to rum

Everything you need to know about the world's most diverse spirit
Rum
A guide to American single malt whiskey

A guide to American single malt whiskey

The uniquely American interpretations of this traditional style
Whisky World whisky Single malt whisky American whiskey
How is whisky made?

How is whisky made?

Explore the process of whisky making from grain to glass
Whisky World whisky American whiskey Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Irish whiskey Blended whisky Tennessee whiskey
The Art of the Highball

The Art of the Highball

Whisky served long, with ice and soda, is an essential part of Japanese drinking culture
Whisky World whisky Japanese whisky Cocktails
What is cask finishing?

What is cask finishing?

Discover the practice of cask finishing for whiskies and other spirits
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Fortified wine Wine
What are independently bottled whiskies?

What are independently bottled whiskies?

A guide to the history and practice of independent whisky bottling in Scotland
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
A guide to Tennessee whiskey

A guide to Tennessee whiskey

An introduction to the delicious whiskies made in the state of Tennessee
World whisky American whiskey Tennessee whiskey
A guide to Scottish island whisky

A guide to Scottish island whisky

A guide to the whiskies and distilleries of the rugged Scottish Islands
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
Whisky vs whiskey

Whisky vs whiskey

Why a simple question of spelling might not be as easy to answer as it seems
Whisky Irish whiskey
A Guide to Grain Whisky

A Guide to Grain Whisky

Often overlooked, fascinating, and one of the most widely produced styles of whisky in the world
Whisky World whisky Scotch whisky Irish whiskey
A guide to Lowlands whisky

A guide to Lowlands whisky

The history and diverse styles of this historic whisky region
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Blended whisky
A guide to Speyside whisky

A guide to Speyside whisky

Your guide to the history and distilleries of this much-loved region
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Blended whisky
A guide to Highland whisky

A guide to Highland whisky

Discover Scotch whisky's biggest and most diverse region
Whisky Scotch whisky Single malt whisky Blended whisky
A guide to liqueurs

A guide to liqueurs

Rich and spicy, fruity or bitter, and hugely popular for sipping or mixing.
Liqueurs
A guide to mezcal

A guide to mezcal

Discover Mexico's national drink, distilled from the agave plant
Mezcal Agave spirits
A guide to tequila

A guide to tequila

Discover one of the world's best-loved spirits, made from the Blue Weber agave
Tequila Agave spirits
A guide to bourbon

A guide to bourbon

Discover the world of this historic and much-loved whiskey from the USA
Whisky World whisky American whiskey
A guide to rye whiskey

A guide to rye whiskey

Your introduction to rye in the USA and around the world
Whisky World whisky American whiskey
A guide to Irish whiskey

A guide to Irish whiskey

A hands-on guide to Ireland's distilling scene from its origins to the present day
Whisky Irish whiskey Blended whisky Single malt whisky
A guide to blended whisky

A guide to blended whisky

Discover one of the most diverse forms of whisky and its history
Whisky World whisky Blended whisky
A guide to single malt whisky

A guide to single malt whisky

A hands-on guide to the most prestigious style of whisky in the world
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky World whisky American whiskey Irish whiskey
A guide to Islay whisky

A guide to Islay whisky

A hands-on guide to Scotch whisky from the island of Islay
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Blended whisky
A guide to Cognac

A guide to Cognac

Learn more about the best-loved and most celebrated brandy in the world
Brandy Cognac
A guide to port

A guide to port

Discover more about the strong, sweet fortified wines of northern Portugal
Wine Fortified wine
A guide to Pineau des Charentes

A guide to Pineau des Charentes

Discover the ins and outs of this cult liqueur from Cognac
Wine Brandy Cognac
A guide to Armagnac

A guide to Armagnac

All you need to know about France's oldest distilled spirit
Brandy
A guide to sherry

A guide to sherry

One of the oldest and most sophisticated fortified wines in the world
Fortified wine Wine
A guide to Campbeltown whisky

A guide to Campbeltown whisky

Discover why Scotland’s smallest whisky producing region is a cult favourite among collectors and enthusiasts
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
A guide to American whiskey

A guide to American whiskey

Everything you need to know about American whiskey and how it's made, from bourbon in Kentucky to rye, Tennessee whiskey and more
Whisky American whiskey World whisky
A guide to Japanese whisky

A guide to Japanese whisky

The history of Japanese whisky, including Suntory, Nikka, Karuizawa and more
Whisky World whisky Single malt whisky Blended whisky Japanese whisky
A guide to sparkling wine

A guide to sparkling wine

All you need to know on sparkling wine, its production, and key sparkling wine styles, from Champagne to Prosecco and more
Wine Sparkling wine
A guide to Champagne

A guide to Champagne

The world’s favourite sparkling wine, from the vineyard to the glass
Wine Sparkling wine Champagne
A guide to Calvados

A guide to Calvados

Everything you need to know about France’s famous apple brandy
Brandy
A guide to Scotch whisky

A guide to Scotch whisky

The history and modern identity of the world’s best known whisky-making country
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Blended whisky
A guide to Madeira

A guide to Madeira

Discover the diverse and much-loved fortified wine, born in the Portuguese island of Madeira and now enjoyed around the world
Fortified wine
A guide to gin

A guide to gin

All you need to know about gin, including its history and stylistic variations
Gin
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