Published: 12 October, 2026
Both ‘terroir’ and ‘varietal’ are relatively unfamiliar terms when it comes to discussing the flavour profile of Scotch – reserved, as they often are, for the world of wine. Traditionally, the organoleptic qualities of such whiskies are expected to come from the liquid’s ageing in cask. But a small group of innovators are going beyond this narrow conception of flavour, finding fresh inspiration in the provenance of one of their most important ingredients – barley.
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Published: 14 September, 2026
“All the independents are family. There’s not an animosity about anything”, says indie stalwart Andrew Lundy, Vino Wines founder and director. During Harpers’ week-long visit to Auld Reekie, conviviality and a collective spirit flowed throughout the entire Edinburgh drinks scene – indies championing local brands; spirits bottlers using local brewers’ casks to age whisky; and distillery shops stocking ‘rival’ distillers’ single malts.
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Published: 02 September, 2024
Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has reported strong export growth as mid-year sales already exceed that of 2023 by 15% thanks to an exclusive partnership with Dutch importer and distributor High Spirits.
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Published: 03 February, 2023
From the Indian Ocean to the UK, via Denmark, Canada and Japan, growing pockets of quality production outside the Caribbean are turning rum into a truly global affair, writes Jo Gilbert.
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