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English whisky secures its own protected geographical indication
Official recognition of English whisky as a protected category strengthens its identity, international profile and the growing influence of its distilleries.
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Irish Whiskey Reviews Its Rules: More Room for Pot Still
Ireland is considering changes to the technical definition of Irish whiskey, with a particular impact on single pot still style and the use of grains and casks.
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Peat in Whisky: Far More Than Smoke in the Glass
Peat defines some of the world’s most recognisable whiskies, but its influence depends on far more than smoke: origin, malting, distillation and ageing.
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Is Older Whisky Always Better? Age Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
The age statement on a whisky label is a useful guide, but it does not guarantee quality. Cask, climate, warehouse conditions and bottling choices matter just as much.
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Copper Pot Still or Column: What Shapes a Spirit’s Flavour
Still shape matters, but it is not the whole story. Reflux, cuts, strength and the distiller’s judgement are essential to understanding the character of whisky, rum, brandy or vodka.
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IWSC 2026: Top-Rated Spirits and Key Trends
The IWSC 2026 spirits results point to a more global, technical and diverse market, with rum, gin, mezcal, whisky and liqueurs taking centre stage.
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Differences Between Single Malt, Blended and Single Grain
Your favourite whisky label may say Single Malt, Blended or Single Grain. All three can produce outstanding whiskies, but the differences between them matter.
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Limited Edition The Macallan Harmony Guardian Oak
The Macallan Harmony Guardian Oak is the fourth release in The Harmony Collection. Following the 2024 launch of The Harmony Collection IV Vibrant Oak, as with previous editions: highly limited
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The Macallan Distil Your World Hong Kong, fourth in the series
The Macallan Distil Your World Hong Kong is set to become the next collector’s bottle in the series, created in collaboration with El Celler de Can Roca.
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra at 180 grams
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra introduces a 700 ml bottle weighing just 180 grams, a lighter and more sustainable whisky design.
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Discover The Macallan TIME : SPACE COLLECTION for its 200th Anniversary
The Macallan TIME : SPACE COLLECTION arrives with two special releases as the iconic distillery marks its bicentenary with an exclusive limited edition.
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Rye Whiskey vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?
A common question about American whiskeys concerns Bourbon and Rye, which is made with rye grain. Let’s look at the main characteristics of these two U.S. spirits.