After the release of whiskey critic Jim Murray’s annual “Whisky Bible” last week, multiple drinks industry professionals have denounced the publication for the sexist language used in his reviews. Whisky journalist Becky Paskin was the […]
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Collectibility of Whisky proven in Bonhams sale of Yamazaki 55-Year-Old
In an age of global economic uncertainty, alternative investments have become one of the most sought-after strategies by HNWIs in Hong Kong and Singapore. Since 2016, Knight Frank’s wealth consultancy division has tracked the rise […]
Monks Are Making (and Inspiring) Your Whisky, Wine, Coffee, and Beer
Praying. Contemplating. Spending time in silence. Monks live a simple life, one some of us can be hard-pressed to relate to. Think your life bears no parallels to these men of God? Think again — […]
Whisk-y Business: How Insights from Whisker Anatomy Can Expand Our Knowledge of Seal Behavior (Guest Post by Aubree Jones)
This is a guest post by Aubree Jones. Aubree is working towards her PhD at the University of Rhode Island. She studies how animals use their sensory systems to interact with their environment. She grew […]
From Grain to Glass: How Scotch Whisky Distillers Are Creating a Sustainable Future
From global alcohol conglomerates to small-scale, single estate producers, Scotch whisky producers are taking Johnnie Walker-esque strides to turn their world-famous brown spirit green. Over the last 10 years, the topic of sustainability has gathered […]
Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge For Repeal of Tariffs on European Wine, Whisky, and Other Goods
On Friday, a bipartisan group of 13 U.S. senators sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representatives Office (USTR) pleading to remove the tariffs currently impacting certain European foods, wines, and spirits. Announced by the […]
Scotch Whisky Salvaged From 80-Year-Old Shipwreck Up for Auction
If you ever dreamed of owning a bottle of whisky pulled from the planks of one of the most famous shipwrecks in modern history, now is your chance. A bottle of Scotch salvaged from the […]
The Antarctic Discovery and Resurrection of Ernest Shackleton’s 100-Year-Old Whisky
When explorer Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the “Nimrod Expedition” landed on the black, windswept rock of Cape Royds, Antarctica, in 1907, it’s likely they didn’t anticipate that the harsh conditions of their voyage […]
Whisky Auctioneer Raises £35k Through Daftmill Distillery Auction
Almost £35,000 has been raised to support seven of Scotland’s independent whisky bars following an exclusive auction of rare Daftmill Single Malt by online whisky auction specialists, Whisky Auctioneer. Held last Saturday on World Whisky […]
Whisky Leaders Celebrate Industry’s Resilient Spirit On World Whisky Day
Leading lights across the Scotch sector have come together for World Whisky Day (Saturday 16th May) to affirm their confidence in Scotland’s iconic whisky industry, and resilient spirit demonstrated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Palate-Pleasing Whiskies To Try On World Whisky Day 2020
May 16th is World Whisky Day, so Jeremy Webb has undertaken the task of sampling some whiskies from around the world. Under the expert guidance of supplier Master of Malt, he sends his palate on […]
Exclusive Interview With Dr Kirstie McCallum Of Glen Moray Whisky
Dr Kirstie McCallum joined the Speyside distillery in October 2019 and has worked in the whisky business for over two decades. Simon Wittenberg caught up with her to find out what’s in store for Glen […]
The Chapel Gate Whisky brings back the lost flavor of Irish Whisky
“We have resurrected a nineteenth-century business model for the 21st century,” says Louise McGuane, founder of Co Clare’s award-winning Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Company on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. “We wanted to bring back the lost […]
Pope Francis is an Oban Scotch Whisky Fan
Pope Francis, already an outspoken proponent of the importance of wine, recently made clear his appreciation for good Scotch whisky. As reported in the Scottish tabloid The Daily Record, filmmaker Tony Kearny was visiting the […]
Tesla Model Y teardown: wiring, octovalve, and whisky
A new episode of Sandy Munro’s Tesla Model Y teardown criticizes the new electric SUV’s wiring, gives a first look at Tesla’s octovalve, and it looks like Munro has been hitting the whisky. As we […]
1960 Bottle of Karuizawa Whisky Sells for Record-Breaking $437,000
Despite the economic uncertainty in the world, a bottle of one of the world’s oldest and rarest Japanese whiskies sold for a record-breaking price last week. The whisky, a 1960 Karuizawa single malt, was auctioned […]
An Exclusive Taste Of The Dalmore Aged 51 Years Whisky
Simon Wittenberg attends an intimate invite-only dinner at London’s five-star Hotel Café Royal to enjoy The Dalmore’s new £55,000-a-bottle 51-Year-Old single malt whisky ahead of its global reveal. The Dalmore, the 180-year-old distillery located in […]
Tomatin Adds The 1977 Expression To Warehouse 6 Whisky Collection
Simon Wittenberg takes a look at The 1977, one of Tomatin’s most exclusive releases, and the newest addition to the award-winning Highland distillery’s coveted Warehouse 6 collection. Tomatin has unveiled the newest expression in its […]
Enter a Lottery to Buy (Yes, Buy) This $30K Ultra-Rare Japanese Whisky
Forget Pappy, an upcoming aged release from Japanese whisky house Suntory looks set to become this year’s unicorn bottle. According to the Japan Times, Suntory will release a limited-edition, 55-Year Yamazaki Single Malt this summer […]
Royal Salute Whisky time series 52-Year-Old Single Cask Finish
Created to honor Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Suite is a blended Scotch whiskey brand created originally on her Coronation Day in 1953. Drawing whiskeys from a range of distilleries, the brand just launched one of […]
How To Celebrate Burns Night, According to Scottish Whisky Pros
“If you know anything about Scotland, you’ve no doubt heard of the kilt, Scotch whisky, the bagpipes, and, of course, the infamous haggis,” says Rory Glasgow, the wonderfully named, Edinburgh-born Single Malt Scotch Whisky Ambassador […]