Review: House of Hazelwood releases

Drinks blogger James Robertson reviews the first releases from new whisky firm House of Hazelwood. RECENTLY, a new business arm of the renowned distilling family...
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World’s smallest whisky bar opens for Fringe

THE world's smallest whisky bar has opened in the Scottish capital ahead of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A former police telephone box on the corner...
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The Islay Boys toast island’s 12th distillery

ARGYLL & Bute Council has granted The Islay Boys planning permission to build the island's 12 distillery. Mackay Smith and Donald MacKenzie both hail from...
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Gin, rum, and whisky brands unveil new looks

THREE of Scotland's gin, rum, and whisky labels have revealed fresh designs for their bottles. Isle of Raasay Distillery took inspiration from its island's geology...
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Whisky Round-up: National Festival, Inverness, and more

Peter Ranscombe takes another light-hearted look at what's happening in the world of whisky. THE National Whisky Festival returns to Summerhall in Edinburgh in December,...

Meet the Ardbeg whisky cask that sold for £16m

ARDBEG is donating £1 million to charities on Islay after selling one of its casks for a record £16 million. The sale price, which eclipses...