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Distillery Tours on Orkney

Distillery Tours on Orkney

The Orkney Islands have only two distilleries, both located on the “mainland” (it’s still an island). Both are well worth a visit. Highland Park All tours should be booked in advance. Visit the website for

Irish Whiskey Rising

Irish Whiskey Rising

Ambitious upstarts and innovative spirits—Irish whiskey’s great revival has arrived.

Scotch Whisky Transparency Rears Its Head

Scotch Whisky Transparency Rears Its Head

Can a whisky drinker ever be given too much information about the product he or she is consuming? You may think that at a time when provenance and traceability seem to be of greater importance