Whisky

Angus MacRaild, Aaron Chan and Jonny McMillan - co founders of Kythe distillery

Inside the Kythe distillery & plans for old style Highland malt whisky

Jacine and Paul Rutasikwa, and Bruce Aitken

Fettercairn and Matugga Rum team up for Distillers’ Secret No 2 whisky

Tamdhu 21 year old whisky

Speyside whisky named ‘best Scotch in the world’ at global competition

LBD Spirits co founders Chris and Andrew

Scots whisky business celebrates 100th release in 'landmark year'

LtoR Jamie Burke, Vikki Bruce, Liam Hughes and Mike Hayward

Whisky entrepreneurs launch £16m Scottish spirits group

Operation Chariot whisky

Scran season 10: Comedian Al Murray on his WW2 inspired whisky

Ad Feature Make this Christmas a little more special

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Signature Reserve - Aged 18 Years

16 new whiskies released in October - including ‘playful’ island malt

Shona Macleod of the Isle of Harris distillery

Meet the Distiller: Shona Macleod, Isle of Harris Distillery

Comedian and podcast Al Murray

Comedian Al Murray on his WW2 inspired whisky - and his love of Scotch

Torabhaig Founders Reserve whisky

The Torabhaig whisky that flew the Atlantic sells for £1700 at auction

Isle of Harris Whisky - The Hearach Oloroso Cask Matured

The best whiskies for bonfire night - including fruity island dram

Mark Kent is chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association

Analysis SWA: Taxing whisky four times more than cider makes no sense

Scotch Malt Whisky Society release first ever blended whisky

Scottish spirits to toast Halloween - including devil’s cask whisky

The Crathes room in the Marcliffe Hotel

I stayed at £1.1M refurbished Scottish hotel -my verdict

Ringbearer whisky at The Lost Close

Scottish attraction exclusive home of Lord of the Rings whisky

The heritage barley that’s making ‘forgotten’ beer and whisky possible

Scotland Served Cocktail Festival 2026: 14 October - 1 November 2026

Ad Feature Whisky comes home as Scotland Served Cocktail Festival kicks off

Johnnie Walker Black Label x Sabrina Carpenter Limited Edition Design

Where to buy Sabrina Carpenter x Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky

Royal Lochnagar Pursuits Edition 26 YO release

45 whiskies released in September - including a ‘celebration of Islay’

Niall Culbertson, Torabhaig Distillery

Meet the distiller: Niall Culbertson, Torabhaig Distillery

The Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare, 60 Years Old

‘Ultra rare’ Scotch whisky sells for £2.1M at distillery auction

In Scotland, Ireland and Wales, it is accepted that 'single malt' means whisky that has been made, from start to finish, in one place (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Labour needs to wake up to threat to £5.36bn Scotch whisky industry Scotsman comment

Alan Winchester is a subject of one of the new chapbooks by Mennie Drinks

Independent publisher launches new whisky history series

Just like Captain Kirk, space whisky may be 'really bold', flavour-wise anyway (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Whisky to boldly go where no whisky has gone before Scotsman comment

Sir Kenny Dalglish with Gordon & MacPhail Casks during visit to Elgin

Sir Kenny Dalglish's life achievements in 'rarest Scotch whiskies'

A dram of the very rare Glenmorangie 50 year old

I tried £25k 50 year old Glenmorangie whisky - my verdict

William Grant & Sons gives confident outlook after profits slide 13%

All the winners of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2026

All the winners of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2026

Levenbank whisky distillery

West African grain introduced to new whisky series at Levenbank

fire distillery

GlenWyvis distillery files notice to appoint administrators

Glenmorangie 50 year old whisky

Glenmorangie release 'unashamedly old fashioned' 50-year-old malt

Glengoyne 17 year old Scottish Oak whisky

I tried new Glengoyne 17 year old Scottish Oak whisky - my verdict

Madeleine Schmoll of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society raising a toast to the start of whisky season on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, with Jo McCoy of Blissness, a gong sound bath practitioner

Why autumn is the best time for whisky

In Scotland, 'single malt' refers to whisky that has been mashed, fermented, and distilled at one distillery (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why Labour's redefining of 'single malt' is a threat to Scotch Alistair Carmichael

Ad Feature The Johnnie Walker Experience explains colourful pop-up

Glen Scotia Icons Release No 4

Glen Scotia unveils Icons of Campbeltown no.4 whisky

Iona MacPhie, Torabhaig Distillery, Isle of Skye

Meet the Distiller: Iona MacPhie, Torabhaig Distillery, Isle of Skye

I had a lively and bold lunch at this revived Edinburgh restaurant gem

Borders Distillery

Scotch whisky eyes the next growth frontier: India

Jennifer Donaldson the new COO of Lindores Abbey distillery in Fife.

Inside the new chapter of Lindores Abbey distillery in Fife
Amid rumours of closure, the resignation of Russian investors and redundancies, what does the future hold for Lindores Abbey Distillery? Rosalind Erskine spoke ...

Loch Lomond Waypoint 31 year old

The 15 best new Scotch whiskies for autumn

Arbikie The Signature

Arbikie unveils The Signature - their first single malt Scotch whisky

House of Hazelwood whisky and Bertie's bar collaboration takes guests on a tour of the Highlands with old and rare whiskies

‘Exceptional’ whisky experience launches at luxury Highland hotel

Schloss Roxburghe

Scotland serves up its six best food events this September

The image of a 'whisky drinker' has changed over the years thanks to the work of OurWhisky

I tried ‘world’s best single malt whisky’ - my verdict

Scam whisky investment firm shut down by UK Government

A cross section of the Johnnie Walker collection that'll be auctioned in September

World’s largest Johnnie Walker whisky collection goes to auction

Whisky giant Chivas Brothers cheers trade agreements and return to growth

Allan Scott was chairman of Macallan distillery.

Chess set belonging to Scottish Queen's Gambit creator up for sale

Ethos coffee and brunch at 8 North Street, Havant was rated five on March 13.Photo: Adobe

New brunch and sober bar spot to open in Edinburgh

Paul Rankin

Local cooks shortlisted for Orkney MasterChef contest

Alasdair Day in the dunnage warehouse on Raasay

What to expect from this year’s Hebridean Whisky Festival

Bruichladdich Greener Still

Bruichladdich launch Greener Still whisky - a last in the Still Series

River Tromie, Speyside

Ad Feature The perfect 48-hour Speyside escape

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries