Whisky News

Whisky magazine has awarded the Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique the title of world’s best single malt. Making for the second year ever this prestigious award has not been held by either Scotland or Japan.

From being the worlds premier whiskey distiller to only two distilleries by 1978 Irish whiskey has a long way to go before it retakes the global stage but the with growth in double figures and new distilleries on the horizon Irish whiskey fans have a lot to celebrate. Find out more with Uisce Beatha

The SWA is calling for a 2% reduction in the alcohol duty in the upcoming budget. Their claim that the 80% of the price of an average bottle of Scotch is tax has made headlines, but is it accurate? Learn the truth with Uisce Beatha

There is a lot of misinformation and misconception out there about whisky which can predjudice your whisky world view and deprive you the excitement of exploration, explore the most popular whisky myths with Uisce Beatha

The style and material of the still used to make whisky has a huge impact on the end product, and the invention of the ‘Coffey’ still sent shock waves through the industry and profoundly changed the global whisky stage. learn more about the art of distillation with Uisce Beatha

Does the terroir – or specificity of place – have any meaning in the world of whisky, what is the impact of climate, soil, and terrain on whisky production? Can this simply be transplanted or is their more to the subject. Find out more with Uisce Beatha

From being the worlds premier whiskey producer to only two distilleries by 1978, discover the tragic history of the virtual collapse of Ireland’s Whiskey industry with Uisce Beatha

Glenmorangie have announced their first ever pop-up event in the heart of Soho. Running from the 13th to the 21st of March the pop-up will feature unseen cocktails crafted by expert mixologists, food pairings and the “Glenmorangie vault” featuring the Glenmorangie 1963 & the Glenmorangie Pride 1978 by the dram as well as the chance to take home the brands 1970’s collection

How well do you know your whisky? Are you an enthusiastic amateur or a connoisseur. Test your whisky knowledge with the Uisce Beatha whisky geek quiz

Jim Murray has just awarded the New Zealand Whisky Collection 1988 Cask Strength his coveted liquid gold award. Learn more with about this limited release whisky from the last whisky distillery to close its doors in New Zealand

Annandale distillery which re-opened in 2007 has become the first Scotch to put its first cask up for sale, for £1 million! Learn more about what might be one of the most expensive, untasted whiskies ever sold with uisce beatha

It’s always nice to see a brand embracing digital, and though not perfect the Hankey Bannister is a genuine pleasure to browse on a mobile, putting a lot of whisky sites (including those in its parent group) to shame! Sláinte mhaith