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The Evolution of the Pot Still in Scotland by Iain Russell, Part 2
The calculation of Excise Duty based on still capacity was discontinued in the UK at the beginning of the 19th centur...
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Kirsty McKerrow: Charting the Future of Edinburgh Whisky Academy
Having completed the Online Diploma in Single Malt Whisky in 2021, Robert Abad asked to interview Kirsty McKerrow as part of the EWA 10th anniversary celebrations.
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Apr 30, 2026
Cotswolds Distillery
We asked duty manager Daisy Kerby-Smith to tell us more about the beautiful Cotswolds Distillery in England. Here’s w...
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English Whisky Week 2026: A Category Coming of Age?
From 18-26 April, whisky lovers are invited to explore a category that’s been gathering momentum in the second annual...
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Mar 10, 2026
Boom, Bust & Early Branding: Scotch Whisky in the 20th Century
By the end of the 19th century, Scotch whisky looked unstoppable.
Production had expanded, blends were booming, railw...
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Iain Russell on the Whisky Loch of the 1980s
Reports of a large surplus of maturing Scotch whisky stocks have revived memories of the great ‘Whisky Loch’ of the 1...
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What the 1823 Excise Act Actually Meant for Scotch Whisky
Few dates loom as large in Scotch whisky history as 1823. The Excise Act of that year is routinely described as the m...
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Scotch & the P-word: the Evolution of Premiumisation
The Cambridge Dictionary defines premiumisation as “the activity of trying to make a product or service appear more e...
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Gavin D Smith on Coleburn & Dallas Dhu
The creation and fortunes of the two establishments have been closely linked and both are now in the process of being restored to production after more than four decades of silence.
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Oct 13, 2025
A Toast to Linn House: Cocktails & Memories from the Advanced Diploma 2025
We’ve been reflecting on an unforgettable week at Linn House for our recent Advanced Diploma and naturally, our thoughts turned to the nightly cocktails!
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The Evolution of the Pot Still in Scotland by Iain Russell, Part 1
Iain Russell discusses the traditional type of still that has been used for centuries to make whisky in Scotland, its image an iconic symbol of the country and its culture...
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Five Years in Irish Whiskey: A Report by Matt Healy
Irish whiskey has always been resilient. From the earliest records of “uisce beatha” in the 1300s, through the indust...
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