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The article discusses the Glengoyne Distillery near the Dumgoyne mountain outside of Glasgow, Scotland. The article describes how the Glengoyne Distillery produces high-malted scotch without the use of peat. The Glengoyne's 12- and 17-year-old cask-strength drams are compared to such scotches as Laphroig, Benromach, and Lagavulin.

The article focuses on the whisky industry in Scotland and discusses the distillery Arbikie, a part of Arbikie Highland Estate founded by David Stirling and his brothers Iain and John in their family farm, their employment of master distiller Kirsty Black and their globally acclaimed spirits.

In this article, the author explores the rare and vintage whisky market in Scotland including the Dalmore 62-year-old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, the Rare Whisky Karuzaiwa, and silent distillery of Port Ellen.

The article focuses on Alasdair Day, who continued his grandfather's legacy of whisky blending, and talks of winning awards for innovative blends, developing a blend called 'Raasay While We Wait' in his partnership company R&B Distillers, and future plans for building a distillery.

The article features Martine Nouet, a French whisky writer known as the Queen of the Still, focusing on how she became Scotch whisky royalty from being a political correspondent. It mentions that Nouet is a globally respected judge on the competition arena at events such as the International Wine & Spirit Competition and was named a Master of The Quaich. Nouet discusses her overindulgence in cheap whisky at the age of 18 and how she became as one of the most eminent whisky and food matchers.

The article feaures Richard Paterson, master blender at Whyte & Mackay, focusing on his life-long passion for whisky in Scotland. It states that the passion of Paterson for whisky started when he was eight years old after he attempted to smell a whisky in Glasgow's Stockwell Bond, which stirred his inspiration and the legacy of his father that stayed with him when he entered the whisky business in 1966. Paterson adds that master blenders must breathe and live their product and educate consumer.

The article offers information on several whisky brands in Scotland including the Isle of Mull from Neil Morrison and Calum MacLean, Scapa single malt from Scapa Distillery, and Highland Single Malt from Ardmore.

The article profiles Iain Henderson, a veteran of the Scottish whiskey industry. Henderson worked on locomotives and in shipping before obtaining a job at the Bunnahabhain whiskey distillery in Islay. The article states that Henderson earned celebrity while working at the Laphroaig distillery because of his passion for the industry. Henderson discusses his favorite whiskeys and how they are brewed.

The author discusses the significance of the Gaelic drinking toast "Sláinte Mhath!" and his passion for the Scotch whisky industry. Topics explored include the use of the said toast to wish good health, the way he gained further knowledge and understanding of whisky distillation and production, and his appointment as columnist for "The Scots Magazine" which would involve presenting stories relating to the whisky industry.

The article features Bonhams of Edinburgh, an auctioneer of whisky based in Scotland. Bonhams of Edinburgh's Whisky Sale on December 11, 2013 is held not only in Edinburgh, but also in New York and Hong Kong, China. Formed in 1793, Bonhams offers whisky that is sourced and bought throughout the world. For the December 11 sale, a 50-year-old Glenfiddich and a Glenmorangie bottled in 1976 will be auctioned off.

The article offers information on several whiskies in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The Royal Lochnagar Distillery has launched a 60-year old malt and grain whisky. Distiller Bells offers a decanter of its blend for 80 pounds. It notes that the commemorative whisky released by Gordon and MacPhail exhibits hints of ripe cox's pippin, granny smith apples, cinnamon, root ginger, white pepper and treacle toffee.