Bob Christine, manager of Dalwhinnie Distillery when this whisky was made, once told me he could tell whether his malt had been distilled in the winter or the summer months… Dalwhinnie is a viscous, slightly waxy, whisky - largely on account of having worm tubs (more about these later) – and its viscosity increases when the worms are cold.

This is the second batch of the third edition in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series, begun in September 2016 with IPA and Project XX.

Benromach Distillery was founded in 1898 on Alexander Edward's Sanquhar Estate near Forres but did not go into production until 1909. The reason for the delay is interesting.

Gavin Smith explores Islay's impressive innovator, Bruichladdich.

Read Charles McLean's Talisker 41 year old review, discussing the history of Talisker and of course, tasting notes.

Read our Speyburn 10 year old review, and learn why this 10 year old whisky packs a punch, at an affordable price.

Who will come out on top in The Whisky Shop Clash of Nations?

Brian Wilson urges us to share Japan's passion for whisky – but beware the karaoke

Ah the age-old discussion of Scotch and bourbon. Sure, people have their preferences but are there any real differences between the two?

Gavin Smith visits Kingsbarns Distillery in Fife, where realisation of a shared dream has helped transform the Lowland whisky landscape…