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The Scottish may not have invented whisky — the distillation process was likely introduced to Scotland by spirit-making monks who migrated from mainland Europe in the 1200s — but you could argue they ...

This rye-based whisky made in the Scottish Highlands is good enough to win over the most skeptical American rye drinker.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I mostly write about the water of life, better known as whisky. This article is more than 5 years old. This month’s crop of ...

*Uisge beatha is one of the world’s most expensive liquids, but what is it? The term uisge beatha is Scottish Gaelic for the “water of life,” a distilled spirit we know as whiskey. From ancient Gaelic ...

Kiyokawa was founded in 2019, part of a growing number of new distilleries in Japan. For many years, there were basically two main companies that shared the whisky market there: Suntory and Nikka. But ...

Which Scotch whisky brand sold over 21 million cases in 2024? Explore the top 10 best-selling blends that dominate shelves worldwide, from heritage icons to hidden gems. Read the full article at The T ...

Follow our guide to award-winning Scotch whiskies, from smooth single malts to bold blends, with tasting notes and regions ...

There are more than 125 active whisky distilleries in Scotland. For every man, woman and child, there are about three casks of whisky maturing somewhere in the country. Distilleries and bonded ...