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Welcome to Scotsman Whisky, the site for whisky drinkers, industry professionals and those keen to get their first taste of Scotland's national drink.

With whisky writing from Scotland's top journalists, expert business coverage and up to the minute news, Scotsman Whisky offers an insight into the fascinating world of this historic spirit as it advances into the 21st century.

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Visit our interactive distillery map to find out more about whisky production, browse our features section for stories about your favourite dram, or check out our blog for news and gossip from the world of whisky.

There's fascinating footage to look at in our video section and if you want to find out about whisky events happening across the country then click on our whisky events listing.

Whisky may be regarded as the "world's most complex spirit", but our aim is to make it as simple and enjoyable as possible for you to find out more about this wonderful drink. So sit back and enjoy Scotsman Whisky: everything you need to know about whisky – served straight.


LATEST WHISKY NEWS
Marko Tayburn and Margaret MacLeod at the Abhainn Dearg Distillery in Uig – it is hoped the first bo

Uig to produce first legal dram for 170 years, just in time for the MOD

 A NEW competitor is in the running to make an impact at the "Whisky Olympics" next year.

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Diageo

Spanish austerity and loss of spirits in the US likely to hit Diageo's profits

DRINKS giant Diageo is expected to bear the scars of US consumers switching to cheaper brands of spirits when it unveils half-year results this week.

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LATEST WHISKY BLOG
Charles MacLean

Charles MacLean: It's all in the wood: casks will make or break new challenger

THE good old boys in the Scotch whisky industry used to say, with the benefit of generations of experience: "the wood makes the whisky".

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Whisky could go for £6,000 – and it's only a half-bottle

WHISKY lovers from across the world will have their eyes on Glasgow next week, as one of the world's rarest half-bottles goes under the hammer.

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