By Richard Thomas According to the latest industry reports from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), Scotch whisky exports are on the upswing again. During the first six months of 2016, exports increased by 3.1%. That marks the first increase in overall exports for the Scotch industry since 2013. Yet the picture isn’t entirely a rosy one, as that figure indicates ...

By Adam Irvine Rating: B The last time a Glen Grant official bottling passed my lips was the 10 year old, and it was combined with one of the most surreal experiences I’ve had in my whisky drinking career; walking through the distillery’s still house and bottling plant, surrounded by ladies in dresses and heels and men in kilts and ...

The Loch Lomond Group, an independent distiller and blender of Scotch whiskies, is set to unveil an expansive selection from its portfolio in the United States this month. Fourteen of its bottlings will initially be available, each a fine example of its region and style. This range of expressions is ambitious in scope, bringing refreshing new tasting notes to discerning ...

By Kurt Maitland Rating: C+ Deanston Distillery is a located on the banks of the River Teith, eight miles from the historic town of Stirling (yes, that Stirling from Braveheart), and is the largest of the distilleries owned by South Africa’s Distell Group via Burn Stewart, whose properties also include Islay’s Bunnahabhain Distillery and Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of ...

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, today announced new roles for revered Master Blenders Colin Scott and Sandy Hyslop. The move coincides with the unveiling of an enhanced Chivas Brothers Blending Team, reinforcing the company’s expertise in crafting blended Scotch whisky. With a career spanning 43 years, Colin Scott brings unparalleled gravitas to the ...