Month: January, 2025

Peat in whisky

A peated dram is the favoured choice for many whisky-lovers. But what is peat, and how does it get into whisky? Barbara Drew MW digs in to find out. In the sometimes gloomy depths of winter, there are treats aplenty. Evenings spent close to the radiator, with a good book. Hot chocolate after a brisk […]

Campbeltown: a spirit of resurgence

Last autumn, we had the great fortune of visiting Campbeltown – the remote fishing town on the west coast of Scotland, and once the whisky capital of the world. With storm clouds gathering overhead, we sought refuge in the three remaining distilleries, delving deeper into the town’s fascinating history of decline and resurgence. Photo credit: Glengyle […]