Scotch Whisky

Scotch Whisky is the new annual publication from the team behind Whisky Magazine. Scotch Whisky contains a selection of Whisky Magazine’s in-depth features and interviews from the year, with a catalogue of 100 new tasting reviews to help guide your next purchase.

A positive spin • Why there’s cause for optimism in these turbulent times

Scotch Whisky

Legal action • Inspired by an ancestor who made illicit booze, Ciara Bow is producing spirits in the Highlands, and is determined to forge a living in her home area, for herself and fellow young people

OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS • Beer giant BrewDog has been quietly building its expertise in single malt Scotch distilling, and is now on the cusp of sharing its creations with the whisky world

Gillian MacDonald and a sprinkling of Hollywood magic • A collaboration with Harrison Ford is just the latest career highlight for Glenmorangie master blender Gillian Macdonald, who is now passing on her wisdom to the next generation

LOCH, STOCK & BARRELS • Inverness’ Uile-bheist distillery does its best to get city-visitors lingering

PRIDE OF THE CLYDE • The opening of Clydeside not only marked the return of the Morrison family to distilling but also a renaissance for whisky production in the heart of Glasgow

A year of turbulence and triumph • A busy 2024 set the stage for an interesting year in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. Mark Jennings looks back…

BEAM ME UP • The design of Benbecula distillery, in the Outer Hebrides, plays on the theme of a lighthouse, which is appropriate because the producer is shining a light on the heritage of the island, and the skills of its inhabitants

Old Ways offers new thrills • A rare cask of whisky that was laid down in 1972 has been discovered and bottled by House of Hazelwood

A design for life • Many distilleries have tapped into the arts to help tell their stories and set themselves apart from their rivals

School’s in • The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is an opportunity to experience the varied magics of what is arguably Scotch’s most famous region, but through its Whisky School it also provides a valuable, in-depth Scotch whisky education

THE PERFECT GIFT

THE SHERRY ON TOP • The story of Glendronach Distillery and its trademark fruity sweetness

BACK ON THE MAP • A forgotten glen on the cusp of Speyside where spirit is once more flowing through the stills

FORGED BY FIRE • Inside Moffat Distillery, only the second wood-fired whisky distillery in the world

Pole position • Charles Leclerc is the new global brand ambassador for Chivas Regal, as the link between whisky and Formula 1 continues to strengthen

Upon reflection • Gavin D Smith talks to former Macallan guru Ken Grier about the lessons he learned working with iconic Edrington brands and how he now relishes passing on that knowledge to eager private clients

A Tomatin legend • Master distiller Graham Eunson retires after 34 years in the industry

ORCADIA • The logistical challenges shared by the distilleries on the Orkney Islands inspire collaboration and innovation

The Tastings • Our tasters adventure through the regions and styles of Scotland through 100 whiskies

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