The time has come: I finally got picked for a pick. I’ve written extensively in this space about barrel picks. At their best, they are unique drinking experiences promising off-profile aromas and ...

Wanna know a secret? It might seem like those of us writing here at MALT enjoy nothing but the finest drams, day in and day out. But the truth is, the 60+ year-old rarities and the vertical tastings ...

The name alone conjures images of crashing waves, blowing wind, rain-lashed warehouses, and the distinct smell of medicinal brine. Or ripened tropical fruits. It depends on the vintage, doesn’t it?

In the history of Malt we have often accepted samples from various suppliers. Without samples we would not have been able to bring you the wonderfully eccentric world of Eastern European wines and ...

Another day, and yet another distillery has released their first whisky. But this time it is not just any distillery that has reached this long-awaited landmark; it is Lindores Abbey, a distillery ...

We’ve not yet covered Old Crow bourbon here at Malt, and today we’re starting with a bang. Our inattention to this brand should come as no surprise, perhaps, given its exceedingly low profile.

What do you consider to be value in whisky? It is certainly something which seems to be harder and harder to find, with the ever-escalating prices across the board. Let’s start with a couple of rather ...

Do you remember the first time you tried a chilli pepper? As a child, I loved to copy my mummy in everything she would do. I would ask if I could have some lipstick and have my hair styled like hers ...

The promise of every would-be craft distiller sourcing whiskey is that someday they’ll be distilling their own. The sourced whiskey is merely a bridge, meant to get a brand name out in the market and ...

A friend recently pitched me the following scenario: he wanted to bring a bottle of Scotch whisky to a Friday night party. The palates would be diverse and the level of sophistication varied, but he ...

I’ve written more than a couple of articles challenging the state of the industry recently, be it the green credentials or the implications of the secondary market on the pleasure of drinking whisky.

Auchentoshan, founded in 1823, is situated on the outskirts of Glasgow. Pronounced “ock-un-tosh-un” (helpfully spelled out for everyone on both the packaging and the website!), the name means “corner ...