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Capturing Highland Park Distillery on Film

I arrived by a small plane and we flew in over the cliffs. It was[...]

In Conversation with Bruichladdich

“Bruichladdich is different.  We look different, our ethos is different and so we tend to[...]

Robert Burns: Whisky Lover

O Whisky! soul o’ plays and pranks Accept a bardie’s grateful thanks! When wanting thee,[...]

Celebrating the Old Gaelic New Year

Scotland is fortunate enough to have two New Years to celebrate. By the old calendar[...]

The Companionship of Whisky

The word ‘whisky’ is a borrowing from the Scottish Gaelic language, combining uisge, meaning ‘water’[...]

The Cask’s the Thing

Scottish whisky must be matured in oak casks. It’s the law. Much of the flavour[...]

What Makes Islay Whisky Special?

The island of Islay is an outlier in more ways than one. Yes, there are[...]

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Silent distilleries might still have a few surprises left

Silent Distilleries Still Have A Lot To Offer! A number of well-regarded whisky distilleries are[...]

Learning the Differences Between Scotch and Bourbon

Whiskies are a broad group of spirits produced from grain, with several distinct types of[...]

6 of the Oldest Distilleries in Scotland

Oldest Distillery In Scotland In some parts of Scotland, whisky-making has a tradition that runs[...]