Whisky Magazine

Calling all whisky enthusiasts! A subscription to Whisky Magazine is the perfect choice for those looking for the finest and rarest malts and blends. Discover everything from little known (but very special) local whiskies and award winning distilleries, to what dram pairs best with your favourite food. It’s guaranteed to get your nose twitching and taste buds tingling. Packed with regular tasting notes from our whisky masters, in-depth interviews with the leading whisky experts, behind the scene tours of distilleries, a subscription to Whisky Magazine will be your ideal drinking companion.

GIVE GRAIN A CHANCE • Mounting a defence for grain whisky

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ACTION IN AUSTRALIA • Where to catch Whisky Live down under

REAPPRAISING THE BLEND • New-wave blends are offering a fresh perspective

JUST A NUMBER? • Looking back on the occasion of a milestone anniversary

CONFEDERACY AND WHISKY • The role of the American South in production and prohibition

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Putting ON A SHOW • Whisky festivals, whether hosted by non-profits, companies promoting whisky, or distilleries themselves, are an important channel connecting whisky lovers with the industry and can serve crucial social and charitable functions, too — so what’s it like to run one?

A new take on TRADITION • Gather round, Islay fans — one of the island’s newest producers has launched its first single malt, demonstrating the “iconic but unique” style that it hopes to bring to the island’s whisky party

The sleeping giant • Boasting more operational distilleries than Scotland, and balancing a respect for traditional techniques with a vibrant experimental streak, Germany could well be one of the best-kept secrets in new world whisky

With a little HELP from my FRIENDS • How Kentucky distilling’s extended family rallied to save Heaven Hill after its greatest disaster: the 1996 fire that wiped out its Bardstown distillery

Bottling Harmony • Artisanal distillers on both sides of the Atlantic are embracing a culture of camaraderie and collaboration to create exciting new whiskies — some of which are treading completely new ground

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CHASING THE DRAM • Running and whisky drinking may seem like disparate hobbies, but one Speyside event is bringing these two worlds together, backed by local distilleries and the community

BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE • The Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co in Austin, Texas may be crowdfunded, but its legions of fans offer a lot more to the distillery than just financial support — they have a big say in how it makes its whiskeys, too

THE HEADLINE ATTRACTION • For countries across the world, whisky tourism has been a transformative development in the industry — but in small towns with distilleries at the heart of them, the effects of this change have been amplified

SMALL BUT MIGHTY • As Strathearn Distillery releases its first single malt since being purchased by independent bottler Douglas Laing & Co, its lead distiller explains the unique production set-up and spirits at the heart of Scotland’s original microdistillery

NEST BEST • An invitation to an unusual distillery in Slovakia provides an insight into a country whose distilling traditions are on the cusp of a revolution

Life and soul of the partly • Entertaining this season? Pre-batched whisky cocktails are the ultimate way to impress a flavour-obsessed guest. Some of our favourite bartenders share their tips for creating crowd-pleasing drinks at home

Spreading the word • Brand ambassadors are an important part of a whisky brand’s team, helping to share its message and liquid with people around the world. But where does...