Spirits

US tariffs overshadow Scotch whisky exports rise

Latest figures show that retaliatory tariffs by the US and EU have caused a significant drop in exports to key markets

Scotch whisky collection could fetch £8m at auction

The collection will go on sale next year

Ten of the best whiskies for Christmas

Top choices to enjoy this Christmas...

‘Final’ Game of Thrones Scotch whisky launched

Eight single malts launched ahead of show's final episodes...

1926 Macallan whisky sells for record-breaking £1.5 million

Breaking the world record for a bottle of wine or spirits sold at auction...

All in good taste: The rise in bitters

Get to grips with the different types of bitters, and how to get the most out of them..

Summer Spritz cocktails: Recipes to try

Ideal for soaking up the final days of summer...

'Artificial tongue’ could help fight against counterfeit wine and spirits

It can detect subtle differences between whiskies...

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey owner invests in Glenturret Scotch whisky

Fake whisky 'infiltrating' rare Scotch market - study

Lab tests reveal 21 out of 55 'rare' Scotch whiskies to be fakes...

Macallan 1926 whisky sets new world record at auction - Christie's

Single bottle of single malt Scotch sells for £1.2m, says auction house...

Top whisky deals for Christmas

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Top rum deals for Black Friday

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Learn about Whisky

Learn about whisky's different styles and how it's made...

UK gin sales and exports exceed £2 billion mark

See the latest figures...

English and Welsh whisky trail launched

At least 19 distilleries mapped...

UK spirits boom continues as 39 distilleries launched in 2017

The craft spirits boom continues...

WSET to launch level 3 spirits course and new wine diploma

WSET to revamp courses from 2019...

Anson: Inside Bordeaux’s craft whisky distillery

Scotch whisky auction sales soar – figures

Leap in number of rare whiskies at auction...

An aperitif for anytime: Vermouth di Torino

Vermouth is undergoing a revival...

Record highs for British gin exports in 2017

Show new figures from HMRC...

How to taste gin like a professional

Tips from the experts...