A collection of whisky articles
Some good news from the Craft Distillers Alliance...
Dom takes us through a collection of whiskies from around the globe
Tuthilltown distillery in New York is leading the American craft distilling assault on the rest of the world. we spoke to Ralph Erenzo, partner and distiller Tuthilltown, New York
Welcome to The St George’s Day issue of World Whisky Review
Italian whisky? The idea of it seems a bit odd at first, but when you think about it it makes total sense I spoke to Jonas Ebensberger about what looks certain to be a very exciting new whisky venture.
Kingsbarns Distillery has been a twinkle in some whisky maker's eye for a long time now. But at last it's going to become a reality. I went to see a work not quite in progress
The Copper House Distillery prepares for a broadside
The Craft Distillers Alliance signs up a craft distilling heavyweight
The huge American craft distilling industry is up in arms - both internally and with international legislation. now the biggest and most respected new distillers are set to make their play - both home and abroad
The London Distillery Company is starting to produce malt spirit in London with a view to launching London whisky. The company is already producing a boutique gin called Dodds. I spoke to distiller Andrew MacLeod Smith
The Great Southern Distilling Company's Limeburners malt whisky is now a world whisky front runner. Dominic talks to David Syme.
The announcement by Penderyn of major expansion plans marks another step up for the distillery.
Dutch family firm Zuidam has won countless awards over the years. Now the company's taking a battering ram to the world of whisky.
The Aussies bite back and other world whisky stories
Dominic discusses the new route to market for small whisky producers around the world.
Major news for world distillers and whisky fans as new deal offers new route to UK market.
Last year was a year of transition for Irish whiskey. But two very different Irish whiskey producers are taking different approaches.
Whisky from the German speaking countries is slowly starting to reach out to an international audience.
A blogging site originating in Patagonia and written by someone calling himself El Gringo demanded closer inspection
Dom brings you 50 tasting notes for whiskies from Wales to Taiwan.
Since it first bottled whisky 15 months ago Casey Overeem's Old Hobart Distillery has effectively already come of age. How did that happen?
Dominic talks to John Hall, the man behind Forty Creek Canadian whisky
Dominic has picked the best New World whisky releases from 2012. Here are his tasting notes
Where did it all go? What on earth happened to 2012?
Dom introduces the World Whisky Review end of the year issue
France isn't known for whisky but it has an established industry based in Breton, in the north of the country and an established distillery in Alsace. Nevertheless, a whisky from the Cognac region is a surprise.
2012 ended with a spate of announcements across the world for new distillery projects
Santis is produced by a Swiss brewer known for full flavoured and exciting beers. Now the distinctive whisky it makes is turning heads too
Mathew and Rachael Thomson are playing their part in the renaissance of New Zealand whisky, with plans for distilling well advanced.
New Zealand has a chequered past when it comes to whisky. It had a small but vibrant industry but it slipped away. Now, thanks to a little help from Tasmania, it's back in the game
Canadian whisky authority Davin de Kergommeaux looks back at the year
Whisky matured in port wood is springing up all over the world. Is this a matter of necessity or because it's bringing in something new to the whisky party?
There are only a handful of sizable and very different distilleries in the Breton region of France, where strong Celtic connections remain through culture and language. David Roussier runs the Warenghem Distillery.
An increasingly exciting country after years in the doldrums. But who is the wizard?
Irish Distillers and Cooley, now part of Beam, battle it out for the Emerald crown.
Why The Wizards add magic to New World whisky
Five or six European nations are making great whisky. Who has triumphed?
Has Japan's star stopped rising. On this evidence, seems not?
This turned out to be a surprisingly strong category - and a battle royal.
Non-Scottish independent bottlers - but bottlers bottling Scotch. Confused?
The biggest and most competitive category of all the Wizards Awards. And New Zealand is giving Australia a run for its money.
All the latest from the new world of whisky, including stories from India, Belgium and New Zealand
Both regions are starting to make a name internationally with Amrut leading the way. Can the Indian whisky triumph?
Telsington whisky is from Liechtenstein looks different, tastes different and, according to its makers, is different. And slowly and surely it's winning over the cynics
Blaue Maus Distillery, Germany
St George's gets personal
Interview - David Vitale
The second part of our interview with the man behind Box Distillery, Hesse Nilsson. The birth of a distillery…
Wales has a new distillery and will be making a wide range of organic whisky styles soon. Dominic spoke to organic farmer and now distiller John Savage-Onstwedder
Dominic sets out his stall for a bumper issue of WWR and tells us why Norfolk is such an important county for whisky
Sweden has 16 distilleries but Dominic was amazed by the whisky from Box Distillery. So who is behind the distillery? He speaks to Hasse Nilsson
You want world whisky news? Well you've come to the right place because we have news, lots of it...
Could New World whisky be set to get its first premium blend? Drayman's in South Africa is on the brink.
Sometimes you just can't help feeling you're living the dream… This year two of my absolute dreams have come true.
Stitzel-Weller is one of America's most important and iconic distilleries. And its history is stored in an amazing 'Aladdin's Cave' storeroom. I was privileged to visit it
An apologetic Dominic tells us all about the new issue
In the latest step in innovation High West is making a special blend. Jason Pyle reports
A kind of magic - here come the the new Whisky Wizards Awards.
England will get its fifth distillery - and London its first for more than 100 years - when the London Distillery Company goes in to production in October
Israel may not make whisky - yet - but it has one of the liveliest whisky clubs in the world, so much so that it does actually have its own whisky
I didn't really get Canadian whisky until I discovered Forty Creek. Maker John Hall isn't just a great Canadian whisky maker, he's one of the world's very best period.
The word 'moonshine' comes with a lot of baggage, both good and bad. But as the American South in general seeks to focus on its many positives, moonshine whiskey is having a renaissance.
Taiwanese distillery Kavalan has come from nowhere to being a major player in world whisky and it makes excellent whisky
Six years ago there were no English distilleries - but by October this year there will be no less than five of them producing spirit.
What do Brad Pitt, Tintin and Jim White have to do with world whisky? Very little it transpires. We still don't know what Dom is up to. But, hey, what the hell…
Sweden is rivalling australia for serious whisky distilleries. I spoke to whisky magazine Editor and writer Emma Andersson
Adnams is an English East coast brewery but it has started producing ground-breaking spirit including whisky. Interesting whisky.
Crazy traffic, rickshaws and 5am madness. Dominic experiences the colour and excitement of Bangalore - experiences only matched by the whisky...
Sweden now has 14 distilleries, Dominic takes a look at two lesser known producers
Zuidam Distillery produces 600 spirit products! Yes, you read correctly. Dominic investigates...
One independent bottler in Australia certainly thinks so. We want you to join the debate. What do the Scots think?
Canada's laws on what can and can't be called whisky are a little more relaxed than some regions. Davin picks out some curiosities...
Jason Pyle takes a look at America’s young, but uniquely traditional, Copper Fox Distillery
Tasmania has had more than its fair share of press. So let's have a look at what's happening on the mainland
An interview with Gillian MacDonald at Penderyn Distillery in Wales. Young, talented and in possession of the strangest still...
What drives Dominic to seek out whisky and distilleries in the far flung corners of the globe? He explains...
New Zealand whisky has been overshadowed by its neighbours to the West. And it's taking an Australian to head up its renaissance. Meet Greg Ramsay…
A platform for music, fun and frolics... all with a whisky link.
Swedish distiller Mackmyra is reaping the benefits of years of successfully serving whisky to its domestic market with the opening of a new distillery.
Trending...the latest from the new world of whisky...
St George's has had an amazing year, culminating with a Grand Maater award. I talked to distiller David Fitt
James Sedgwick is moving away from its Scottish template and establishing unique whisky of its own. Marc Pendlebury met distillery manager Andy Watts
David Baker, owner of Bakery Hill distillery near Melbourne has been quietly getting his ducks in a row. Now he's striking out.
Two of the great whiskies of 2011 came from the same distillery - Glann ar Mor. And at long last I will get to visit in 2012…
Is America capable of making great single malt? Jason Pyle checks out the american St George's Distillery
Stop me if you've read this one before… from the archives: St Georges Distillery
It's two years since I travelled to Liege and predicted a coming of age for The Belgian Owl. Has it happened? Time for another look..
Issue two is bigger and hopefully better than the first. Ready to rock all over the world?
New Zealand is behind the play in whisky, but it's changing rapidly…
What's coming up in World Whisky Review? That's right, there's more to come...
English whisky from St George’s Day picked up three Masters and a gold medal for its four whiskies. What’s going on?
Bleary eyed Dominic wakes wondering what rock band Kasabian have to do with Tasmanian whisky. Not much it turns out but it does explain the hangover...
So what's this all about? Dominic explains the idea behind World Whisky Review...
Mackmyra is uncompromisingly Swedish, and it’s taking no prisoners as it wins admirers across the world.
What's new in world whisky? World Whisky Masters, the Aussies and some rumours which might be true. Find out more...
Whisky is changing and for the better. Dominic Roskrow explains why
A micro- distilling revolution in America is ripping up the whiskey rulebook and new categories are emerging. Jason Pyle looks at the white whiskey scene
In each issue of the World Whisky Review there'll be a list covering some aspect of whisky. First up, the three trends which I think will have the greatest influence on the future direction of whisky.
The surprise winner in the World Whisky Masters, Hammer Head has immense strides in the last year, and is a leading force in world whisky
In a very competitive field, Amrut is 2011’s most successful world whisky maker . Here’s why
Australia is emerging as one of the world’s great whisky markets, and Tasmania is in the vanguard. Much of the credit can go to Bill Lark
Continuing our series on closed distilleries Stuart Robson looks back at St. Magdalene, a lost Lowland treasure and one of the earliest known distilleries in Scotland.
David Williams, wine and spirits writer for the Observer, on how the rules and regulations that govern whisky production have helped shape flavour Scotch whisky.
In some parts of the world you can buy whisky from your local convenience store, but for others it's not that easy. Connosr member Jonathan Ore on the trials and tribulations of an Ontario whisky lover.
Watch the video review of these new whisky glasses and enter the competition to win two different sets of two glasses.
Whisky evangelist Eddie Ludlow on the philosophy of The Whisky Lounge and why making his own blend - Dram 101 - isn't as crazy as it sounds.
Our tasting panel assess the Port Askaig range by Speciality Drinks and find that the more you spend the better value they become.
Start your Japanese whisky journey with this essential guide by Chris Bunting - author of "Drinking Japan" and editor of Nonjatta, the leading Japanese whisky blog.
Cooking video with Laura Hamilton - head chef at Queans restaurant. Pan fried duck breast, on a bed of butter beans and Puy lentils, with caramelised red onion and Glenrothes sauce.
A few words on our Japanese feature and why buying Japanese whisky is a great way to show your support. There's also some good news for a pair of Glengoyne reviewers.
We took our cameras to Norfolk where The English Whisky Company are making the first whisky to be legally distilled in England for over one hundred years.
Perhaps the most famous of the lost distilleries - Serge Valentin tells why its still so important.
Five Cooley expressions tasted by the Distilled panel - including the much anticipated Turf Mor.
By the late 1980s the Irish didn't own the means of production for their own whiskey. One man decided it was time for a revolution.
So what makes the perfect festive whisky? Our experts tell you what they would choose...
Print this off and leave it lying around for your loved ones to accidentally find - go on you know you want to.
Be one of three lucky Connosr members to win a set of four Cooley whiskeys!
Self confessed "Toshan Man" Mark Dermul on his visit to the Auchentoshan distillery.
A few thoughts to round off the year and a question... do we ever over-think our drams?
The Connosr kitchen tested a trio of festive recipes to add a little malty goodness to your celebrations.
Our second of two great giveaways this issue. Win £100 worth of whisky samples from Master of Malt's Drinks the the Dram range.
Connosr community member, David Smith, had the chance to make his own whisky. Here he shares his notes on the experience.
The Connosr tasting panel, made up of community members and the Connosr team, sample Compass Box whiskies
Win a blending masterclass with John Glaser. Can't make to London? Then he'll make a blend just for you!
High quality chocolate, good quality whisky. Put them together... what's not to love?
Jean Donnay calls it the slowest distillery in the West, we call it one of the hardest to find.
Master of Malt recently launched a new whisky sample service. We caught up with Ben Ellefsen to find out a little more...
We put together a panel of whisky experts and asked them to recommend three whiskies for the next step in building a beginner's cabinet.
As digital partners to this years show we thought we'd give you a heads up on why this is an unmissable event.
John Glaser's Compass Box whisky has a devoted following despite having a ruffled a few feathers along the way...
Our new series on lost distilleries kicks off with Glenugie - Ruben Luyten shares his thoughts on this hidden gem.
Enter this prize draw for the chance to win a copy of Discovering Scotland's Distilleries, the new book from GW Publishing.
We put together a panel of whisky experts and asked them to recommend four whiskies for a 'beginners cabinet'.
Connosr co-founder, Pierre Thiébaut, on why wine appreciation is an excellent apprenticeship for a voyage of discovery with whisky. Here's four reasons for wine lovers to embrace the water of life.
Connosr member Jason Cook, a regular contributor to the site, gives us his view on Australia's blossoming whisky industry. The first in a series of views from the community.
The Connosr Tasting Panel convenes for the first time to sample five intriguing whiskies from the Scotch Malt whisky Society.
Gavin D Smith talks to Connosr Distilled about the inspiration behind his new book Discovering Scotland's Distilleries and gives us an insight into what makes him tick.
We fire up the burners in the Connosr test kitchen for the first time with this delicious recipe; Scallops in a cream and whisky sauce.
A society dedicated to exploring the exceptional quality of single cask whisky? We liked the sound of that so travelled to Leith in Edinburgh to find out more.