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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
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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 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
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
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
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky
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.
Whisky Single malt whisky Scotch whisky Blended whisky Japanese whisky
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
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
Whisky World whisky Single malt whisky Irish whiskey Blended whisky Japanese whisky
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
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
How to make a Mai Tai

How to make a Mai Tai

The history and culture of a tropical classic
Rum Cocktails
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
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
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
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
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