What the revival of silent distilleries tells us about memory, myth, and the modern whisky industry For decades, the ghosts of Scotch whisky have haunted the landscape — their pagodas intact but their ...

Spice balances out the sweetness of the nose — there’s a touch of fennel, some pink peppercorns, and lots of juicy orange ...

Reminds me initially of Bronchostop pastilles — dried thyme and marshmallow root combine for a herbal and sweet mix. Then some cola cubes. Dark rye bread, molasses, and cherry cough candies dominate ...

Initially there’s a note of Sprite, then something slightly sour and lactic before wet dandelion heads and oak. More nuanced on the palate but I can’t quite shake that sour note. There’s some white ...

Very fresh and light in the glass. Lemon peel, sea spray, fresh hay, toasted bread, and vanilla pods. Quite light but still enough going on to create interest. Some sourdough bread with butter and ...

When the Kavalan distillery opened in Taiwan 20 years ago, it was at a time when the world of whisky production was truly widening. More and more countries were coming on board, joining the ...

A legend told on a coastal ferry to a travelling writer; a maybe-real faerylike pub landlady. How are women's whisky stories ...

Legends of the Scotch whisky industry reunited this week at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh as Raymond Davidson ...

New independent film A Sip of Irish has released in cinemas and on streaming services this week. The film covers Ireland's drinks industry and history, with a focus on its whiskey. A Sip of Irish was ...

In the world of rare whisky, few names combine art and a depth of heritage like Kandoblanc. Founded in 2023 by Dhavall Gandhi, Kandoblanc isn’t just about the rare whisky in the vessel, but about ...