What is Whisky Week?
There’s a famous saying about the best-laid plans. That’s why we came up with one so simple it can’t go wrong: people we like, in places we like, with a drink we love. Sound like a plan? Whisky Week is your chance to join us. Sample Scotland’s best whiskies in some of...
The Battle for “Single Malt” Status Heats Up
In the latest episode of whisky world drama, England’s distillers just got handed a sobering defeat. Their ambitious bid to get legal protection for “English single malt” has been firmly rejected by the UK Government, with Scotland’s whisky guardians celebrating a victory in what’s becoming an increasingly heated cross-border spirits rivalry.
Scotch Whisky’s Sobering Reality: 44 Bottles Shipped Every Second, But Industry Faces Headwinds
Scotch whisky producers shipped 44 bottles every single second in 2024, but the industry’s latest figures suggest it’s not all celebrations at Scotland’s distilleries.
Royal Reality Check: King Charles’ English Whiskey Gets a Price Cut
Even royal approval doesn’t guarantee whisky success
Harrison Ford Brings Hollywood Flair to Highland Whisky in New Glenmorangie Campaign
Harrison Ford stars in “Once Upon a Time in Scotland,” a campaign that trades the usual moody shots of oak barrels for something decidedly more entertaining.
Trade Wars and Whisky Wars: China Takes a Page from Trump’s Tariff Playbook
China just slapped massive tariffs (we’re talking 30-40%) on European brandy. But here’s where it gets interesting for whisky fans – China’s not stopping at brandy.