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Lost Distilleries: A Closer Look at St Magdalene

Lost Distilleries: A Closer Look at St Magdalene

Short of an intervention by a spectacularly devoted billionaire, St Magdalene (also known and bottled as Linlithgow) is only knowable through the ever-diminishing stocks that remain more than forty years after it went silent.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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.
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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?
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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
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A guide to Indian whisky

A guide to Indian whisky

All you need to know about the history and producers of India
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How to start collecting lost distilleries

How to start collecting lost distilleries

A guide to collecting rare whiskies from distilleries lost to the past
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A guide to Chichibu distillery

A guide to Chichibu distillery

Discover the leader of the next generation of Japanese distilling
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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
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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
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A guide to American single malt whiskey

A guide to American single malt whiskey

The uniquely American interpretations of this traditional style
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How is whisky made?

How is whisky made?

Explore the process of whisky making from grain to glass
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What is cask finishing?

What is cask finishing?

Discover the practice of cask finishing for whiskies and other spirits
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What are independently bottled whiskies?

What are independently bottled whiskies?

A guide to the history and practice of independent whisky bottling in Scotland
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A guide to Scottish island whisky

A guide to Scottish island whisky

A guide to the whiskies and distilleries of the rugged Scottish Islands
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A guide to Lowlands whisky

A guide to Lowlands whisky

The history and diverse styles of this historic whisky region
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A guide to Speyside whisky

A guide to Speyside whisky

Your guide to the history and distilleries of this much-loved region
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A guide to Highland whisky

A guide to Highland whisky

Discover Scotch whisky's biggest and most diverse region
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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
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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
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A guide to Islay whisky

A guide to Islay whisky

A hands-on guide to Scotch whisky from the island of Islay
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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
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A guide to Japanese whisky

A guide to Japanese whisky

The history of Japanese whisky, including Suntory, Nikka, Karuizawa and more
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A guide to Scotch whisky

A guide to Scotch whisky

The history and modern identity of the world’s best known whisky-making country
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