Just How Important Is Sherry to Scotch Whisky?
For decades, aging in sherry barrels was central to the flavor profile of Scotch—until the supply suddenly dried up.
- story: Wayne Curtis
- photo: Ed Anderson
A Surprising New Leader of the Modern Gin Craze
From the shadow of London, a new crop of Scottish gins is emerging. And they are not your average gins. Meredith Bethune on how Scotland's native botanicals are giving birth…
- story: Meredith Bethune
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Daily News: Graveyard Wine and Bottled “Sriracheladas”
Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - A church in California is making its own wine using grapes grown in graveyards. - English sparkling wine…
- story: Joanna Harkins
Scotch Takes a Hint from Bourbon
In the wake of Scotland's vote for independence, the country is caught between past and present more than ever. Alia Akkam considers what this break from tradition means for Scotch,…
- story: Alia Akkam
- photo: Glenglassaugh
Lowlands
(n.): A Scotch-producing region in Scotland that traditionally makes a light style of Scotch. Only a handful of producers still remain.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
Scotch Whisky
(n.) Scotch, a type of Scottish whisky made from malted barley, must be distilled below 190 proof and aged for three years in oak barrels. Basic production works like this:…
- story: Talia Baiocchi
