‘Crisps and drams’ tastings can help demystify whisky flavours
Bruichladdich ambassador Abi Clephane has hit upon an unusual – but effective – method of making whisky sampling less intimidating
Diageo highlights ‘positive role’ of spirits in moderating alcohol
The drinks giant's Fancy That! campaign aims to improve consumer understanding of the relative alcohol content in popular drinks
Scots firm fills first cask at new Chinese malt whisky distillery
Moving the Chun’an Distillery from construction to production, the ceremony was attended by Angus Dundee directors
Harp Guide to great Guinness picks Malones, Jinty’s and O’Sheas
The debut Guinness Harp Guide is an exclusive affair, with only 35 UK venues included – and of those, only three are in Scotland
The festive season encourages customers to try something new
Whisky has a loyal following throughout the year – but the festive season opens it up to people who might not usually drink it
Wemyss Malts brings back Velvet Fig blend by popular demand
Wemyss Malts is part of Wemyss Family Spirits, the independent, family-run Fife business that owns Kingsbarns Distillery and Darnley’s Gin
Stravaig founders set up shop with selection of craft bottlings
Industry veterans Ryan McCafferty and Ola Lopatowska took the decision to launch their own independent Scotch whisky bottler in 2022Â
Drinks industry professionals share their top Hogmanay tipples
New Year's Eve is all about seeing out the old and bringing in the new – and what better way to do that than with a whisky?
Chairman’s Reserve launches ‘Naughty & Spiced’ staff competition
Participating bars will compete for one of two all-inclusive trips for two to Saint Lucia, including a tour of Saint Lucia Distillers
Innis and Gunn break the ice with new 9.5% ABV Arctic Ale
The new beer is a faithful recreation of Allsopp’s 1875 Arctic Ale, first brewed for Sir George Nares’ North Pole expedition
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