SMWS create online community for whisky fans Andrew Rainey May 19, 2020 In the News, Whisky, Whisky Features The Society is bringing its community of whisky lovers together with home tastings and online masterclasses. An online ‘Members’ Room’ has been set up to recreate the experience of visiting of...
22 of the best whisky bars in Scotland Sean Murphy February 20, 2019 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features People come to Scotland for its dramatic scenery, warm welcome and rich history - with millions of tourists making their way here from all points of the globe every year. Recently, there has also been a...
8 amazing Christmas gift ideas for whisky fans Sean Murphy December 4, 2017 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features Want to get an amazing gift for that person in your life who loves whisky but aren't really sure where to start? Then why not let us take away some of the hassle with our easy to follow whisky gift guide...
Video: How to drink whisky and get more out your dram Stephen Emerson October 30, 2017 Whisky, Whisky Features Nursing a dram is one of life’s little pleasures and yet there are countless ‘experts’ telling you how you should drink it - from the scientist to the connoisseur. Enough, we say. Drinking whisky is a...
Quiz: Which whisky should I drink? Sean Murphy September 15, 2016 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features Our quiz has been designed to take in your preferences and tastes and provide you with what will hopefully be an enjoyable recommendation for you to try and get you started on the road to enjoying more great...
The best whisky events to take in at the Edinburgh Fringe Sean Murphy July 26, 2016 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features It's nearly that time of year when Edinburgh suddenly gets a lot cooler, and of course a lot more hectic for those visiting the Fringe, the choice can be a little overwhelming. To take away some of the...
Scots drinks makers to make Scottish brandy Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 22, 2016 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features For centuries the Scottish people have been best-known across the world as the foremost creators of whisky. The nation’s weather and environment is ideal for producing the barley which forms the basis of...
New distillery to be built on Skye Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 22, 2016 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features The Torabhaig Distillery will cost more than £5 million and employ around eight people, according to the company behind the newly-unveiled plans. The distillery, a subsidiary of Mossburn Distillers Ltd, is...
The Great Scotsman Whisky Survey results Stephen Emerson May 20, 2016 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features Most whisky drinkers still prefer single malts and Islay is the favoured region, according to our whisky survey. Over 650 people answered a range of questions about our national spirit in our survey with...
Video: Stunning aerial footage of Islay’s whisky distilleries Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 26, 2015 Drink, Whisky Features With the dawning of the 'drone age' there have been a glut of aerial footage videos being released on the internet - some good, some bad. However, every so often, a video comes along that makes you stand up...