After being stashed behind a cellar door for decades, 40 historic bottles of Scotch found in Blair Castle, Pitlochry were revealed today. 24 of them are up for auction in November, with Resident Trustee of the castle, Bertie Troughton, having made the remarkable discovery late last year.

From rum to gin to vodka, you are bound to find a calendar that will light up your festive season. We've put together a list of our favourite alcoholic advent calendars under £100 to help you on your way.

Whisky distilling has hit the Outer Hebrides in a big way. With the Isle of Harris Distillery gearing up towards their highly anticipated whisky launch, Brian Wilson gives us some insight into three of the most exciting whisky ventures coming soon from the Western Isles.

With the success of Isle of Harris gin, we've been eagerly awaiting the first whisky to run off the stills at Isle of Harris distillery. And the day has finally arrived, as they present The Hearach, the first whisky to be legally produced on the island.

What makes bourbon whiskey so different from Scotch whisky, or any other whisky-without-an-e for that matter? This is our comprehensive guide of all you need to know about America's signature liquor, from the making of..., to the history of..., to the most famous bourbon cocktails.

The age old question. Many assume Jack Daniel's to be a bourbon, and have luckily escaped being shot down by a pedantic whiskey drinker who has said: "Technically, it's a Tennessee Whiskey, not a bourbon.".

Have a bourbon lover in your life that deserves something really special for their birthday, Christmas or anniversary? I've picked 10 of the most impressive bourbons that work perfectly as gifts, as more than your everyday tipple. It's up to them, however, if they'd like to save it for special occasions, or spread the joy!

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When you visit any Scotch whisky distillery on a tour, the main event is always the copper stills. Impressive, shiny, grand and emanating a fierce heat. This is where the new make spirit is distilled, before being moved to mature for at least three years and one day in oak casks. But why is copper used for these creations today, over any other material?

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