Archive - Whisky Scholar

The science of whisky tasting

for geeks and curious noses

Oct 2

From free pours to the full bar

Whisky Scholar is going paid

Oct 1

September 2025

Tasting Lab: Sailor’s Home, Stormchaser

‘It’s smelly cheese that’s not nice’

Sep 30

In Conversation with Maltings Manager Andy Ballantyne

maltings intake, process, and the day-to-day

Sep 28

The Ancient Origins of Scotch Whisky

Sep 25

Tasting lab: Living Souls Blended Scotch Whisky, 40yrs, Batch 2

much ado about nothing

Sep 23

In conversation with generational Speyside barley farmer Scott Ferguson

the family trade, a fast harvest, and climate swings

Sep 21

Tasting Lab: Ardbeg Traigh Bhan, 19yr, Batch 7

"I just want to cuddle this bottle"

Sep 16

In Conversation with Drew McKenzie Smith of Lindores Abbey (Part 1)

Part 1: from forgotten abbey to living distillery

Sep 14

In Defence of the Blend

a primer on blended Scotch whisky

Sep 11

Tasting lab: Ben Nevis 11 Year Old, 2011 (Hepburn’s Choice)

Sip at a summer picnic, friends all around

Sep 9

In Conversation with whisky expert + chef Colin Hinds

the science of pairing whisky and food

Sep 7

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