WOMEN are becoming increasingly fond of whisky, according to a new survey.

LVMH, the world's biggest luxury group and owner of Scotch whisky company Glenmorangie, beat forecasts with a 13 per cent rise in fourth-quarter comparable sales, boosted by a strong Christmas, and raised its dividend 27 per cent after a record year.

THEY HAVE the sea, sand and sunshine, and now they want the whisky market. And they are prepared to mock us to get it. An international drinks company has stirred controversy between Scotland and Trinidad and Tobago by mocking Scotsmen in kilts in a bid to lure local drinkers back to native rum.

A rare bottle of Matisse whisky worth £800 has been presented to First Minister Alex Salmond who will auction it to raise money for charity.

It is a whisky-lovers dream vacation. The chance to spend eight days on a voyage of discovery enjoying our national spirit.

The Scotch Whisky Experience is to host a distiller's fair featuring some of the country's top industry names.