Whisky

All you need to raise the bar. By Clara Baldock and Raphaëlle Helmore

Alice Lascelles on the rise of the wee “unicorn” dram

Alice Lascelles toasts three groundbreaking distilleries

Confined to quarters? All the more reason to stock up, says Alice Lascelles. Illustration by Chiara Brazzale

Alice Lascelles selects online masterclasses, tastings and festivals to keep the spirits lifted

Chill your shot without diluting a drop

A new documentary, The Amber Light, is a love letter to literature and Scotland’s national spirit, says Alice Lascelles

Indian sparkling wine, honey vinegar whisky soda, spritzy slow-brew coffee – Alice Lascelles welcomes the year of the bubble

A 21-year-old blended grain whisky developed by the distillery’s master blender with a rich texture and sweet overtones of toffee, honey and vanilla

Salty, nutty, fatty, sweet – pata negra partners deliciously with so many different drinks. From a classic fino sherry to a non-alcoholic beer, Alice Lascelles finds five to try

Extra-old, limited-edition Scotch whiskies sell for extra‑large sums – our expert finds out if they’re worth it

The company on a mission to seek out rare casks of old and exceptional spirits unveils its 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

The Scottish five-star hotel will host a four-day experience coinciding with the Dornoch Whisky Festival

A host of niche new distilleries is making a name – and an enticing claim – for Sassenach whiskies

A supreme “Lowland single malt” matured primarily in first-fill Kentucky bourbon casks, delivering a fruity and floral taste with a distinct hint of ginger

Aged for 49 years, The Dalmore L’Anima is expected to fetch a six-figure sum for charity at Sotheby’s online sale – while its new owner will be wined and dined at the Modena restaurant Osteria Francescana

The heritage brand has teamed up with celebrated designer-maker Bethan Gray to launch its new limited edition Winchester Collection Vintage 1967 single malt with aplomb

… and the ideal excuse to get into the festive spirit