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Scotch Malt Whisky Society release first ever blended whisky
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released a limited-edition 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky - a first for the whisky club which launched in 1983.

Scottish spirits to toast Halloween - including devil’s cask whisky

Ringbearer whisky at The Lost Close

Scottish attraction exclusive home of Lord of the Rings whisky

Fyne Ales on the banks of Loch Fyne during the annual Fynefest. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish festival that’s beer lovers’ Glastonbury celebrates 15 years

The heritage barley that’s making ‘forgotten’ beer and whisky possible

Johnnie Walker Black Label x Sabrina Carpenter Limited Edition Design

Where to buy Sabrina Carpenter x Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky

Royal Lochnagar Pursuits Edition 26 YO release

45 whiskies released in September - including a ‘celebration of Islay’

Niall Culbertson, Torabhaig Distillery

Meet the distiller: Niall Culbertson, Torabhaig Distillery

Ad Feature Why the whisky downturn could create a buying opportunity

Glen Scotia Wulver whisky

Glen Scotia to bring spooky folklore to Luss distillery for Halloween

The Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare, 60 Years Old

‘Ultra rare’ Scotch whisky sells for £2.1M at distillery auction

In Scotland, Ireland and Wales, it is accepted that 'single malt' means whisky that has been made, from start to finish, in one place (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Labour needs to wake up to threat to £5.36bn Scotch whisky industry Scotsman comment

English Whisky Festival 2023

What is all the fuss about English whisky?

secret bar best in world panda and sons cocktail menu

Scottish speakeasy bar wins best cocktail menu in global awards

The Scotch whiskies that won big in the IWSC 2026

Alan Winchester is a subject of one of the new chapbooks by Mennie Drinks

Independent publisher launches new whisky history series

Just like Captain Kirk, space whisky may be 'really bold', flavour-wise anyway (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Whisky to boldly go where no whisky has gone before Scotsman comment

Sir Kenny Dalglish with Gordon & MacPhail Casks during visit to Elgin

Sir Kenny Dalglish's life achievements in 'rarest Scotch whiskies'

Meet the Distiller: Minnie Parmiter, Tullibardine Distillery

A dram of the very rare Glenmorangie 50 year old

I tried £25k 50 year old Glenmorangie whisky - my verdict

Levenbank whisky distillery

West African grain introduced to new whisky series at Levenbank

fire distillery

GlenWyvis distillery files notice to appoint administrators

Glenmorangie 50 year old whisky

Glenmorangie release 'unashamedly old fashioned' 50-year-old malt

Panda & Sons, an Edinburgh cocktail bar on Queen Street, has been named as the second best bar in the world by US magazine Food and Wine.

‘Exceptional’ Scottish speakeasy bar named among the best in the world

Glengoyne 17 year old Scottish Oak whisky

I tried new Glengoyne 17 year old Scottish Oak whisky - my verdict

Kong in Glasgow will play host to this year's Glasgow Cocktail Week opening party

Glasgow Cocktail Week 2026: Full line-up of bars and what’s on

Madeleine Schmoll of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society raising a toast to the start of whisky season on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, with Jo McCoy of Blissness, a gong sound bath practitioner

Why autumn is the best time for whisky

In Scotland, 'single malt' refers to whisky that has been mashed, fermented, and distilled at one distillery (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why Labour's redefining of 'single malt' is a threat to Scotch Alistair Carmichael

Lisa Matthews, assistant blender, Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich appoints first female distiller at Islay distillery

Glen Scotia Icons Release No 4

Glen Scotia unveils Icons of Campbeltown no.4 whisky

Ardbeg Trudernish 15 year old whisky

Ardbeg releases Trudernish - the first permanent 15 year old whisky in core rang...

Bowmore Captivo Collection_Oak Voyage and Sherry Pursuit

Bowmore and Snarkitecture unite whisky-making and contemporary design in new Cap...

RAER single malt inaugural release from Jackton distillery

Jackton Distillery release inaugural RAER Single Malt whisky

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Duncan Taylor launch ‘distinctive’ Mizunara octave cask whisky

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The best whisky shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026

Ashley Smith master blender Loch Lomond Group

Meet the Distiller: Ashley Smith, Master Blender at Loch Lomond Group

Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs- Choice Talisker

Gordon & MacPhail unveils its last ever release to feature the Talisker name

Balvenie The Fifty Collection

The Balvenie to release final whisky in ‘rarest collection to date’

Berry Bros and Rudd Odyssey collection

Scotch whisky firm explores past and future in Odyssey collection

Kevin Balmforth, Master Blender at Chivas Brothers

Meet the Distiller: Kevin Balmforth, Master Blender at Chivas Brothers

Dewar's Aberfeldy white port

Dewar’s Aberfeldy release ‘sun-drenched’ 24 year old white port cask whisky

Distilled festival

Spirit of Speyside Distilled drinks festival returns for 10th anniversary

Harris machair green ceilidh bottle

Isle of Harris Distillery unveils limited-edition Machair Green Cèilidh Bottle

Meet the distiller Sandy Tamdhu

Meet the distiller: Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu Distillery

Scotland World Cup whiskies

14 whiskies released to celebrate Scotland’s return to World Cup - including rar...

Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine whisky

Bruichladdich release third Yellow Submarine whisky - a celebration of notorious...

Jura Feis 2026

Jura launch two new single cask whiskies to celebrate Fèis Ìle festival 2026

Edinburgh Castle whisky

Limited edition Edinburgh Castle 'defender of the nation' whisky launched

Meet the distiller Emma Walker

Meet the Distiller: Emma Walker, Master Blender at Johnnie Walker

Lagavulin and caol ila feis ila 2026

Lagavulin and Caol Ila to release trio of limited edition whiskies for Feis Ile ...

Levenbank distillery whisky

Levenbank distillery to release first whisky - a single grain in honour of Rober...

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‘19th hole’ whisky brings St Andrews spirit to life in limited release

Glasgow Distillery small batch whiskies

The Glasgow Distillery launches trio of ‘innovative’ small batch whiskies

Feis Ile 2026

Feis Ile 2026: Events announced for Lagavulin, Caol Ila and Port Ellen to celebr...

Brian Kinsman Glenfiddich

Meet the Distiller: Brian Kinsman, Malt Master at Glenfiddich

Ardbeg Dolce whisky

Ardbeg to release Ardbeg Dolce whisky matured in Marsala casks for Feis Ile 2026

Glenmorangie The Thirty

Glenmorangie to release The Thirty whisky - ‘a rare celebration of age and imagi...

Glen Moray Forbidden Fruit whisky

Glen Moray launch Forbidden Fruit calvados cask whisky - their most 'contemporar...

Bruichladdich Old Skool whisky

Bruichladdich release Old Skool 10 year old whisky - a celebration of 25 years

The rare Karuizawa whisky casks sold for over £4M

Rare whisky casks housed in Speyside distillery break record as they sell for ov...

Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 whisky

Glen Scotia unveils lightly peated 7 year old whisky for 2026 Campbeltown Malts ...

Stewart Bowman, Lochranza Distillery

Meet the Distiller: Stewart Bowman, Distillery Manager at Lochranza Distillery

Glenfiddich new look

Glenfiddich introduce 'bold visual direction' in new packaging for whisky

Spirit of Speyside 2026

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival launches 2026 event preview ahead of tickets ...

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7 of the best rugby pubs near Murrayfield Stadium

Ardbeg 10 cask strength

Ardbeg to release cask strength 10 year old whisky - an ‘unforgettable’ dram

The best pubs in Edinburgh to watch this weekend's rugby.

20 of the best Edinburgh bars for watching rugby - where to see Scotland vs Engl...

Picture: OurWhisky Foundation/Jo Hanley

The best whiskies for Valentine’s Day - including 14 year old Highland malt and ...

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