Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand Jura have recently unveiled a new look and innovative taste scale in response to research that shows nearly two thirds of people are confused when looking to buy a whisky and leave empty handed. At the same time, the brand announced that Jura 12 Year Old will replace Jura 10 […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
From basic guides to in-depth yarns and historical texts, this autumn sees the release of some cracking new books on whisky - that join a couple of others that were released earlier this year. From a huge, smart looking book on world whisky to a guide to whisky tasting and inclusion plus Dave Broom’s latest […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
Graeme initially joined the business at Strathisla on a six-month contract, but within two weeks he was made a permanent member of the distillery team, and he’s been with the business ever since. Here we find out more about his career, motivations and whisky hero. Full name and distillery you work at My name is Graeme Cruickshank, I […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
Glenmorangie’s latest limited edition captures the mosaic of flavours and colours found at a vibrant spice market. Glenmorangie A Tale of Spices is the sixth release in the Highland Distillery’s award-winning ‘A Tale Of…’ series. Sign up to our Scotsman Whisky Club newsletter here for monthly news, reviews, interviews and exclusive discounts Inspired by the […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
Coleburn distillery, which is located in Elgin, was founded in 1897 and completed in 1899 under the direction of renowned distillery architect Charles Doig. It was mothballed in 1985 during the downturn - and falling demand for whisky - of that time. Now, 40 years after it closed down, Coleburn is set to be revived […]| Whisky | Scotsman Food and Drink
The Scotch Whisky Masters for 2025 were announced earlier this month, here’s every whisky that was awarded the top accolade. The annual competition - chaire ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Previously known as the capital of the whisky world, in the mid 1800s Campbeltown had over 25 distilleries, until a dramatic decline during the 1920s. By 19 ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The team behind the Isle of Raasay distillery recently announced the launch of their first ever Marsala Cask Single Malt whisky, matured exclusively in rare Marsala Vergine casks sourced from the historic Frazzitta winery in Sicily. Bottled at 50.7% ABV and limited to just 12,300 bottles worldwide, this limited release also introduces a new look […]| Home | Scotsman Food and Drink
Tamdhu, part of Ian Macleod Distillers, the family-owned whisky and gin company, has been creating fine whiskies on the banks of the River Spey since 1897.& ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Minnie Parmiter joined Tullibardine with a wealth of distilling knowledge from her time at Echlinville Distillery in Northern Ireland, Diageo’s Roseisle Dis ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Ardbeg Islay single malt whisky has unveiled an aromatic and creamy 15-year-old limited edition – the finale to its Anthology series of rare and strange sin ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
From immersive tastings to live music and whisky and comedy, there’s something for all dram fans at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Whisky Fringe Festival Dates: 8-10 August Venue: Mansfield Traquair The whisky fringe as it’s known is a must-visit for whisky lovers. Held in the stunning Mansfield Traquair, the weekend event is host […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
With an island population of just 161 residents and a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and ancient geology, the Isle of Raasay Distillery has become one of Scotland’s most talked about whisky destinations. Famed not only for its award-winning liquid, Raasay is the only distillery in Scotland where you can stay overnight in the same […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
Back by popular demand and in an even more spectacular venue, The Dram Good Whisky Festival will open its doors for a third year. When is the Dram Good Whis ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
On this episode of Scran, Rosalind continues her exploration of this unique and highly popular festival. Rosalind speaks to more producers, visits more dist ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
As romantic as the spirit itself, Gaelic is a beautifully poetic language though it can often be impenetrable for those who do not speak it. We have looked ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Distillers One of One has revealed the first old, rare and unique lots for its highly anticipated third auction, set to take place on Friday 10 October 2025 at the historic Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, in collaboration with Sotheby’s. The landmark charity auction will bring together the Scotch Whisky industry in a shared spirit […]| Home | Scotsman Food and Drink
Scapa distillery on Orkney has recently launched the ‘Scapa Sanctuary trails’ with hiking and outdoor activity app, Outdooractive, inviting whisky enthusias ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
SLANJ Spirits recently launched its debut SLANJ Whisky, a new blended malt from the owners behind the well known kilt shops and actor Rory McCann. The new whisky is the brainchild of three long-time friends – Brian and Craig Halley, founders of SLANJ Kilts and Stuart Montgomerie – who have dreamed of launching a Scotch […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
Full name and distillery you work at Stewart Walker – Fettercairn Distillery What made you want to work in whisky? I grew up in Fettercairn and saw the work ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Independent Scotch whisky distillery Ardgowan has been formally opened today (20 June) by Scotland’s deputy first Minister Kate Forbes, as its first casks a ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Any fan of Scotch whisky will know that Speyside is the most prolific region with over 50 operational distilleries and a rich history of illicit distilling thanks to the rolling hills and glens that kept such practices hidden. While there’s many big name brands, one that is still family owned - and with a rich […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
Speyside distillery near Kingussie has closed its doors for good, becoming a lost distillery. The firm co-hosted this year’s Spirit of Speyside opening dinn ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The 2025 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) medals have been awarded, with 10 Scotch whiskies given a coveted double gold accolade. Spirits at the awards are blind tasted by an expert and independent panel of judges selected by the organiser. Bronze, Silver, Gold and Double Gold medals are awarded according to a consensus reached […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
Dal Riata, one of the newly planned distilleries in Campbeltown, has reached a milestone as it has been granted building warrants. This means that the building works can begin on the site on Kinloch Road overlooking Campbeltown Loch. Planning permission for the distillery was granted in 2023 but it has taken almost two years to […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
Father’s Day this year falls on Sunday 15 June, and if you’re buying for a whisky loving dad or father figure then we’ve chosen some of the ebay new Scotch ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The event was headlined by a special appearance from Robert Robertson and Fergus Munro from the popular Scottish band Tidelines, who had the honour of cutting the ceremonial ribbon to formally open the distillery. Guests were piped through to the ribbon-cutting by Callan MacEachern, son of the distillery’s founders, adding a heartfelt, family touch to […]| Home | Scotsman Food and Drink
Fans of The Macallan may notice something new about this in-demand brand, as the core range - Double Cask, Sherry Oak, and the Colour Collection - have a bold new look. The team worked with long-term collaborator David Carson on the designs and creative director at The Macallan Jaume Ferras told us more. Tell us […]| Home | Scotsman Food and Drink
Often described as “Scotland in miniature,” the Isle of Arran is home to two beautiful distilleries: Lochranza in the north and Lagg in the south. While Lochranza is celebrating 30 years this month, Lagg is the newest whisky distillery on the island and its whisky production is overseen by Graham Omand. Lagg opened in 2019 […]| Home | Scotsman Food and Drink
After a successful debut last year, Ardnamurchan’s The Midgie whisky is back for summer 2025, and it’s going global. The team at the Highland distillery hav ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
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The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has announced another year of increased sales, with nearly 9,000 tickets sold for the first time. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the festival has grown in stature, establishing itself as one of the world’s largest and is a major contributor to the local economy. It is supported by 74 members […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
World Whisky Day was set up in 2012 by author and consultant Blair Bowman, who, when he was at university, decided to buy the domain name and set up a website that explored our national drink. Since then it has grown into a global celebration of Scotch whisky, with many brands and bars putting on […]| Drink | Scotsman Food and Drink
We’re fully into whisky month, which kicked off with the Spirit of Speyside whisky festival at the end of April, but before then, the World Whiskies Awards ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Fife-based Scotch whisky-maker InchDairnie Distillery is launching its first Single Malt Scotch Whisky - and there are two to enjoy. Further showcasing its ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Campbeltown distillery, Glen Scotia has released a new 50-year-old whisky - a single malt shaped by the elements of the unique geographic setting and refine ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
House of Hazelwood has recently unveiled a new grain whisky series, which is intended to culminate in the World’s first ever 100-Year-Old Single Grain whisk ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Sutherland-based distillers, bottlers and blenders The Thompson Brothers recently announced the closing of their hugely successful crowdfunding campai ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
A new Scottish drinks brand is set to auction off a cask of “whisky” which has been matured underwater in Loch Ness. Legally this spirit can’t be call ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Bowmore and Aston Martin have unveiled the second, and final, release in their ARC Series, Bowmore ARC-54. The ARC-54 is a 54-year-old whisky from Bowmore d ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
With their reputation for a distinctive, bonfire-like aroma and strongly peaty flavour, Islay whiskies are a firm favourite among lovers of a dram| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Multi-award winning Campbeltown distillery, Glen Scotia has revealed its 2025 Festival Edition in celebration of the Campbeltown Malts Festival, the annual ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The World Whiskies Awards (WWA), part of the prestigious World Drinks Awards program, are organised by The Drinks Report, a division of Paragraph Publishing ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 30 March this year, and if you’re looking for inspiration for a dram-loving mum or mother figure, there are plenty of new relea ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Feis Ile will return at the end of May this year, and it’s a brilliant time to visit Islay for some music, culture and a dram or two. Always busy, it’s wort ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Lochlea distillery in Ayrshire is releasing its last ever seasonal limited-edition release; the third and final Lochlea Ploughing Edition (Third Crop) - a c ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
American news magazine, TIME, has revealed its list of the world’s greatest places for 2025, and a Scottish distillery has made the cut. For the annual list ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
If you’re a fan of the 12 year old Glenmorangie Lasanta whisky then now is the time to stock up, as it’s being discontinued. This is because the Highland wh ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
2024 has been a bumper year for whisky releases, from inaugural liquid from new distilleries to old and rare whiskies that show the passing of time and hist ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Singleton of Glen Ord, in Muir of Ord near Inverness scooped the award at a ceremony in Madeira on Sunday 24 November, cementing the distillery’s reputa ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Ardgowan distillery has taken delivery of its copper stills, and welcomed a new distillery manager on the same day. As the stills, which have been made by M ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Whisky production has returned to a historic Speyside community after nearly two centuries, with the first distillation at The Cabrach Distillery reviving t ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Whisky production in Scotland dates back hundreds of years and has become one of the country's most famous exports - with over 1.14 billion bottles of the 'water of life' shipped out to countries all over the world each year. | Scotsman Food and Drink
For good reason Islay is the jewel in the crown of island whisky from Scotland. Its whitewashed coastal distilleries that make world renowned peated whisky are well worth visiting. | Scotsman Food and Drink
Glenfiddich Grand Château is a 31 Year Old whisky that has been finished for nine years in red wine casks from Bordeaux. It marks the first release by the distillery to use red wine casks from this region.| Scotsman Food and Drink
Single malt whisky has been held in high regard for years, and for good reason. But it’s blends that have been the backbone of the industry. | Scotsman Food and Drink
On this special partner episode of Scran Rosalind investigates the famous Four Corners of Johnnie Walker. Whilst most people, and not just whisky drink ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
There are good things happening at Loch Lomond. The Highland distillery in the picturesque surroundings of Loch Lomond has been producing whisky since 1814 ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Taylor Swift may sing about August slipping away like a bottle of wine, but we've seen it slip by like a bottle of (newly released) whisky. The late su ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Aldi’s own-label Glen Marnoch Islay Single Malt Whisky has taken home a top accolade at the Great Taste Awards 2024. Scoring the highest star rating - 3- St ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Amazon has revealed Prime Day deals on whisky and the best discounts include a bottle named 'The King of Islay' and a summer classic at an ultra-l ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
We took a recent trip to Islay, for an event at Ardbeg distillery (write up to follow) and we were lucky enough to meet the absolute gentleman that is Micke ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky has reimagined its flagship Glenmorangie Original 10. The whisky, which is a light, smooth dram ideal for th ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
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This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgem ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Port Ellen Distillery on Islay reopened today (19 March) with a bold vision to be a trailblazing light for the future of whisky distillation. The ghost dist ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Whisky Auctioneer, a global online whisky and spirits auction platform based in Perthshire, will host the world’s very first auction dedicated to recognisin ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
