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Kilchoman and Daftmill are just two of a new generation of distilleries making waves in the whisky world

1 May 2009

The image of whisky is often wrapped in age-old traditions and lore. Now, for the first time in decades, new whiskies from brand new distilleries are beginning to appear. Josie Butchart seeks them out.

Benromach

Blend not bland: there's more to whisky than a single-malt

1 May 2009

The relatively recent focus on single-malt whiskies all but smothered the art and craft involved in blending but, as Josie Butchart explains, there’s a new sophistication in the world of blended whisky.

Barley

Grains of truth: a history of Scotland's traditional cereal crops, oats and barley

1 May 2009

Things were going great for oats in Scotland until they legalised whisky. Before 1823, oats had enjoyed two centuries as a staple food grain, having relegated barley to animal feed. But once Scotch whisky was legitimised, barley’s fortunes shot up. Oats…

Salmon

Scottish or Scotch? A guide to interpreting food labels

1 May 2009

Read the label carefully if you want to scotch the myths about where your food and drink comes from.

Whiskypedia

Loaded barrels: An extract from Charles Maclean's essential guide, Whiskypedia

1 May 2009

The cask in which whisky matures can determine over 80 per cent of the flavour. In this entry from his new book, Charles MacLean sorts the wood from the trees.

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