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Maple-Bourbon Sweet Potato Wedges with Orange, Thyme and Pecans
Roast sweet potato wedges with a maple-bourbon glaze, orange, thyme and pecans. A simple oven side with practical timings, substitutions and a no-whisky option.

Filip Janczak
9 hours ago7 min read


Billy Walker Honoured as Glasgow 1770 Turns to Tequila Casks and Mississippi Whisky Expands
Saturday's whisky news: Billy Walker's lifetime award, Glasgow 1770's £59 tequila-cask single malt, Cathead's estate whiskeys, India's tariff assurances and Mark V.

Filip Janczak
14 hours ago8 min read


How to Store Whisky: A Practical Guide to Opened and Unopened Bottles
Seven practical whisky storage steps for opened and unopened bottles, cork care, sunlight, headspace and a scored reader quiz.

Filip Janczak
1 day ago6 min read


Dark Chocolate and Whisky: A 70%, 85% and 90% Tasting Guide
Compare 70%, 85% and 90% dark chocolate with sherry-cask Scotch, fruit-led bourbon and smoky Islay malt. Build a simple whisky tasting board with step images and practical tips.

Filip Janczak
1 day ago7 min read


Whisky Auction Fees in the UK: What a £500 Winning Bid Really Costs in 2026
Your winning bid is not your final bill. Compare £500 hammer-price charges at three UK whisky auction houses, understand VAT and calculate a safe maximum bid.

Filip Janczak
1 day ago6 min read


Bunnahabhain's Islay Duo Leads as Chattanooga Bottles Honey Hot Toddy
Two Bunnahabhain distillery-exclusive malts open for public sale today; the latest whisky news also covers Chattanooga, Cedar Ridge, Japan's Kamiji highball and Blue Note.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago8 min read


Creamy Whisky, Honey & Wholegrain Mustard Chicken
Golden chicken thighs in a creamy Scotch whisky, honey and wholegrain mustard sauce. An easy one-pan recipe with step-by-step guidance, serving tips and food safety advice.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago6 min read


India's Bulk Scotch Tariff Dispute: Why Customs Classification Could Mean 75%, 110% or 150%
Whisky Clan investigates India's bulk Scotch classification dispute with three alternative tariff rates, two original charts and a transparent hypothetical duty model.

Filip Janczak
3 days ago7 min read


Glengoyne PX Vintage, Fettercairn Rum-Cask and Macallan Heathrow Lead 12 November Whisky News
Four fresh 11 November releases: Glengoyne's £70 PX vintage, Fettercairn's Matugga rum-cask malt, Macallan Heathrow single cask and Pursuit's Veterans Day bourbon.

Filip Janczak
3 days ago7 min read


Irish Coffee: The Classic Cream Float, Plus Bourbon and Scotch Twists
Discover the classic Irish Coffee, a reliable way to float cold cream and measured bourbon and Scotch twists for a warming after-dinner drink.

Filip Janczak
3 days ago8 min read


Roasted Mushrooms and Whisky: Rye, Sherry-Cask Malt and Islay Smoke
Three easy whisky pairings for garlicky roasted mushrooms: spicy rye, rich sherry-cask Scotch and smoky Islay malt, with a simple recipe and tasting tips.

Filip Janczak
3 days ago6 min read


India's Scotch Tariff Standoff Deepens as Kavalan Reaches Ghana and Tomatin Sets Its Christmas Line-up
India's bulk Scotch containers are caught in a 75% vs 150% tariff dispute; Kavalan Ghana, Tomatin's festive selection, Johnnie Walker's film, Epoch rye and whisky auctions.

Filip Janczak
4 days ago8 min read


UK Whisky Duty 2027: 43p More Excise on a 40% Bottle, More for Cask Strength
New Whisky Clan analysis of official Budget 2026 rates: 43.4p more duty for a 70cl 40% whisky, 65.1p at 60%, from February 2027. Charts, methodology and free data.

Filip Janczak
5 days ago7 min read


Tamdhu Wins Scotch Honours as English Whisky Trio and Barrell's 2027 Bourbon Arrive
10 November whisky news: Tamdhu's Scotch award, The Full English launch timetable, North Star Big Dipper, Barrell Bourbon New Year 2027 and Wild Turkey rye plans.

Filip Janczak
5 days ago9 min read


Roasted Chestnuts and Whisky: Three Autumn Pairings Worth Comparing
Explore three thoughtful whisky comparisons with roasted sweet chestnuts: fruit-led bourbon, sherry-influenced Speyside malt and a Japanese highball, with roasting guidance.

Filip Janczak
5 days ago8 min read


Bruichladdich's 14-Year Islay Barley Debuts in Australia as Westland Garryana 11 Reaches Seattle
Monday 9 November whisky news: four verified release and retail milestones from Islay, Seattle, Japan and Glasgow. Announcement dates are kept separate from first sales and shipping.

Filip Janczak
6 days ago8 min read


This Week in Whisky: Diageo's US Warning, Glenfiddich 28 and the End of Hedonism
Diageo’s US slowdown, Glenfiddich's 28-year-old Aston Martin malt and the end of Compass Box Hedonism lead 20 meaningful whisky developments from 2–8 November 2026.

Filip Janczak
6 days ago16 min read


Smoked Salmon and Whisky: Three Pairings with Rye Toast, Lemon and Dill
Which whisky complements smoked salmon? Compare unpeated Bunnahabhain 12, Irish Redbreast 12 and peaty Talisker 10 with rye toast, lemon and dill.

Filip Janczak
Nov 77 min read


Teacher’s Opens an Ardmore Era as Old Potrero Distils Christmas and Wemyss Goes Sherry-First
7 November whisky news: Teacher's launches three Ardmore single malts, Old Potrero releases Christmas Spirit, Wemyss starts Castle Collection, plus Green River and IGL Spirits.

Filip Janczak
Nov 78 min read


Kansas City–Inspired Bourbon BBQ Ribs: Smoker and Oven Recipe
Our original Kansas City-inspired bourbon BBQ pork ribs, with a molasses glaze, a practical smoker and oven method, safe temperatures and whisky pairings.

Filip Janczak
Nov 67 min read
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