Whisky / Whiskey

Island whiskies - a regional overview and eight to try

Islanders have a distinct way of life which is reflected in the character of the whiskies...

Midleton Very Rare has unveiled its 39th vintage

Midleton Very Rare 2022 combines whiskeys aged for between 12 and 33 years...

Tobermory launches 24-year-old whisky finished in Oloroso Sherry casks

The launch is the second in the distillery’s Hebridean Series of annual releases...

Plans for first Campbeltown distillery in 140 years revealed

R&B Distillers plans to open The Machrihanish as a ‘farm-to-bottle’ single malt distillery...

Scotch whisky exports grow by nearly 20%

Export shipments were worth £4.51bn last year, up 19% on 2020...

The Macallan launches 81-year-old whisky

Bottled at 41.6% abv, only 288 decanters are available worldwide...

Distilled: Biodynamic whisky takes centre stage

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EXCLUSIVE: Tasting of Johnnie Walker Masters Series with Dr Jim Beveridge OBE 

Luxury whisky tasting and interview

Best single malt whiskies

Decanter recommends a selection of top single malts to try

Whisky: Christmas buying guide

Helpful tips on what to try and buy

Best whiskies for beginners: eight to try

Luxury whisky: latest market report and tasting notes

Glenlivet whisky auctions for a record US$193,000

Rye whiskey: The Ryevolution

A young, dynamic category attracting fascinating and pioneering characters...

First look: Glenmorangie’s experimental whisky distillery

An experimental distillery in the Highlands...

Berry Bros & Rudd launches Nordic whisky collection

‘The people of this rugged and majestic landscape have long been known for their love of great whiskies...'

Understanding single cask whiskies

'For the whisky purist, this simplicity is hugely attractive...'

The best hotels for Scotch whisky lovers: eight to visit

World’s ‘oldest known whiskey’ sold at rare auction

Rare bottling fetches more than $130,000...

Drop 'damaging' bourbon tariffs, urge UK trade groups

Calls are growing for tariffs on US whiskies to end, amid a government consultation

Best American whiskeys: Eight to try

American whiskey has never been as varied and fascinating as it is today