Whisky Focus - Whisky News Archive 2024

• 23rd December 2024
  Independent Bottler ACEO Appoints CEO To Target Growth
  Independent bottler ACEO who you may know for their Murray McDavid range of premium Scotch whisky has appointed a CEO to Target growth. Founder and Managing Director Edward Odim is stepping into the role of Chairman, making way for George McNeil, one of Scotland's foremost luxury brand experts, to become the company’s first Chief Executive Officer.
   
• 16th December 2024
  The Glendronach The Master’s Anthology
  The Glendronach launch The Master's Anthology series with three no-age-statement single malts with each celebrating a distinct facet of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, they are Ode to The Valley, Ode to The Embers, and Ode to The Dark.
   
• 13th December 2024
  Loch Lomond's Michael Henry Awarded Keeper Of The Quaich
  Michael Henry, Master Blender for the Loch Lomond Group, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Keeper of the Quaich, the Scottish distiller announced.
   
• 13th December 2024
  Gleann Mòr Spirits Reawaken The London Distillery Company
  Gleann Mòr Spirits, a family-owned spirits producer, has announced the appointment of Matt McKay as Managing Director and Whisky Maker for The London Distillery Company. Once renowned as London’s first whisky distillery since the closure of the Lea Valley Distillery in 1903. His initial focus will be on crafting expressions from the distillery’s remaining single malt whisky stocks.
   
• 10th December 2024
  Pre-Book A Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Visit And Get 20% Off
  Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery are warmly welcoming visitors to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of whisky-making this festive season, offering a variety of special deals and holiday experiences.
   
• 10th December 2024
  Andrew Lennie Named Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year
  Whyte and Mackay is celebrating a major achievement as their Fettercairn Scotch single malt whisky Brand Ambassador Andrew Lennie has been named the Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year at the 2025 Icons of Whisky Awards.
   
• 9th December 2024
  Ballantine’s 40 Year Old Masterclass Collection Chapter Two
  Ballantine’s proudly continues its tradition of craftsmanship with the release of Chapter Two, The Waiting, from its esteemed Ballantine’s 40 Year Old Masterclass Collection.
   
• 9th December 2024
  Bimber Cask Lottery & Bimber Santa Edition 2024
  Bimber Distillery in London is spreading holiday cheer this Christmas with Bimber Cask Lottery and and the release of a Bimber Santa Edition 2024.
   
• 6th December 2024
  Bowmore Opens Travel Retail Boutique At Heathrow Terminal 5
  Suntory Global Spirits, the parent company of Bowmore Islay Scotch single malt whisky, has launched its first-ever Bowmore boutique in the travel retail sector at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5. Travellers will have the chance to taste the new Bowmore Appellations 14 Year Old and 16 Year Old whiskies, sample Bowmore’s permanent collection, and explore its rare and vintage offerings.
   
• 4th December 2024
  Bimber Harmony of Eight and Bimber 8 Year Old Single Cask
  Bimber Distillery in London has unveiled a historic addition to its collection of English single malt whiskies with the release of its first-ever age statement expressions. The launch of ‘Harmony of Eight’ and ‘Bimber 8 Year Old Single Cask Edition’ signifies a pivotal moment for the distillery, celebrating eight years of dedication to traditional whisky-making and craftsmanship.
   
• 29th November 2024
  Waterford Irish Whiskey Goes Into Administration
  Waterford Distillery, the Irish whiskey producer known for its focus on terroir-driven, single-origin whiskeys, has entered administration. The distillery had been a notable player in the industry, producing innovative, biodynamic, and organic whiskeys, and aiming to stand out with transparency in its production process. Its recent challenges may reflect broader market pressures or specific financial management issues, although the exact reasons for its administration are still being clarified.
   
• 29th November 2024
  Douglas Laing Old Particular Girvan 16 Year Old Single Grain
  Douglas Laing & Co. has unveiled the latest addition to its Old Particular Red Wine Cask collection: a 16 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky from the Girvan Distillery. This limited-edition release has been finished in a single Merlot Red Wine Cask, marking the fourth expression in this exclusive series.
   
• 29th November 2024
  Wire Works Whisky English Oak
  Derbyshire Distillery White Peak is embracing a touch of nostalgia for its final release of the year. The debut of Wire Works Whisky English Oak marks a new chapter, as the distillery opts for an offline-only launch, urging whisky enthusiasts to champion local retailers and support the high street in the run up to Christmas during challenging times.
   
• 22nd November 2024
  New Bowmore Appellations Collection Launches In Travel Retail
  Suntory Global Spirits has introduced the Bowmore Appellations Collection, a new travel retail exclusive Scotch single malt whisky range, with prominent activations at Singapore Changi Airport and London Heathrow Airport. The range includes a Bowmore 14, 16, 19 and 22 Year Old whiskies.
   
• 20th November 2024
  SMWS A Dram Good Festive Tasting Pack & Peat Plants Collection
  The SMWS is closing out 2024 with a festive line-up of exciting releases. Highlights include a Christmas-themed A Dram Good Festive Tasting Pack, the debut of a premium series called The Creators Peat Plants Collection featuring limited-edition aged peated whiskies, and an expansion of its 50th Anniversary Cask Club programme.
   
• 20th November 2024
  Lochlea Stout Cask Finish
  Lochlea, the farm-to-cask distillery in Ayrshire, has unveiled its first-ever single malt whisky matured in stout beer casks: the Lochlea Stout Cask Finish. This UK-exclusive limited edition is the result of a creative collaboration with Glasgow-based craft brewery Overtone, known for its seasonal beers inspired by music and various musical genres.
   
• 19th November 2024
  Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength Review
  With the dark, colder months now upon us I am sure more than a few of you would appreciate a winter warmer, well Kilchoman has just the thing for you, they have just released a Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength limited edition and it really is a deliciously Oloroso sherry rich, sweet, peaty dram.
   
• 19th November 2024
  Glenturret Announces It Will Stop Producing Peated Whisky
  The Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest working distillery, has announced a significant transition in its production, with plans to phase out the use of peated malt starting in 2025 and remove peated expressions from its core range by 2026.
   
• 19th November 2024
  Loch Lomond Whiskies IWSC Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year
  Loch Lomond Whiskies has claimed the coveted Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year title at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition, marking a milestone as the Loch Lomond Group surpasses 100 prestigious awards in the past year alone.
   
• 14th November 2024
  The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask Travel Retail Exclusive
  The Balvenie has introduced the latest addition to its renowned Cask Finishes Range: The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask, a tropical-inspired single malt shaped by two unique climates. Available exclusively in Global Travel Retail from November 2024, this whisky is said to have been crafted for those seeking a vibrant and exotic expression.
   
• 14th November 2024
  The Dalmore Vintage 2006 & 2009
  The Dalmore has unveiled the fourth annual instalment in their Vintage Collection, The 2024 Vintage releases are a Dalmore 18 Year Old Vintage 2006 and a Dalmore 15 Year Old Vintage 2009, each is non chill filtered, naturally coloured and bottled at what should be a flavoursome strength.
   
• 13th November 2024
  Introducing 'Living Souls' A New Scottish Spirit Brand
  Introducing Living Souls, a new independent Scottish spirits brand, the brainchild of three whisky industry veterans, their maiden collection, Batch #1, launches with a 15 Year Old Blended Scotch, 18 Year Old Ledaig Single Malt, 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt and 40 Year Old Blended Scotch.
   
• 11th November 2024
  Glasgow 1770 The Original & Peated Cask Strength Editions Batch 2
  The Glasgow Distillery has released a second batch of cask strength editions of two of its most celebrated single malts, the Glasgow 1770 The Original Cask Strength Batch 02 and Glasgow 1770 Peated Cask Strength Batch 02 both comprise the contents of three casks that showcase the distillery’s signature styles across unpeated and peated single malt production.
   
• 7th November 2024
  The World Whisky Experience - A New Whisky Event In London
  Presented by the renowned IWSC (International Wine and Spirits Competition), ‘The World Whisky Experience’ is an exciting new whisky event arriving in London on 15 November 2024, set in the vibrant Spitalfields area of East London, UK. This immersive experience will showcase award-winning distilleries from around the globe.
   
• 4th November 2024
  Douglas Laing Releases Big Peat Boulevardier Ready Made Cocktail
  Douglas Laing has unveiled their latest creation: the ‘Big Peat Boulevardier,’ a handcrafted, small-batch, cask-aged cocktail. Drawing from the popularity of their iconic Big Peat Islay Blended Malt, this release is said to blend the rich, smoky flavours of Islay whisky with the classic cocktail’s sweet and bitter notes, offering a distinct twist on the traditional Boulevardier.
   
• 31st October 2024
  Glencairn Launches The Last Dram Anthology Book Of Crime Fiction
  The Glencairn Glass launches 'The Last Dram' crime fiction anthology, a collection of short stories from some of the best up and coming crime authors around the world and money raised from the book sale will go to Maggie’s - a cancer care charity that provides free expert care and support in centres across the UK and online.
   
• 29th October 2024
  New House of Suntory Shop At Singapore Changi T4
  The House of Suntory, recognised as the pioneer of Japanese whisky, has joined forces with Changi Airport Group and Lotte Duty Free Singapore to launch an immersive shop-in-shop boutique at Singapore Changi Airport T4.
   
• 29th October 2024
  The Cabrach Distillery Goes Into Production
  After nearly two centuries, whisky production has returned to the historic Cabrach area of Speyside with the first distillation at The Cabrach Distillery, rekindling the time-honoured craft of whisky making in this distinctive part of Scotland.
   
• 29th October 2024
  White Peak Wire Works Caduro Cask Strength
  White Peak Distillery in Derbyshire has unveiled a limited edition cask-strength version of one of its flagship whiskies this autumn - Wire Works Caduro Cask Strength.
   
• 24th October 2024
  Claxton's Dalswinton Series Autumn Releases 2024 Reviews
  Claxton's Spirits announce the release of a 2nd instalment of 5 whiskies in the their Dalswinton Series, each has been sourced from a renowned coastal Scotch whisky distillery, namely - Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Springbank, Clynelish and Highland Park and all are over 30 Year Old.
   
• 24th October 2024
  Claxton's Dalswinton Series Highland Park 35 Year Old Review
  Review of Claxton's Dalswinton Series Highland 35 Year Old, A deliciously different, mature, Oloroso sherry influenced Highland Park, just what you want from an independent bottling. It does have a lovely, very gentle, thread of Highland Park peat running through it, but it is the age and quality sherry cask that have made this an outstanding whisky.
   
• 24th October 2024
  Claxton's Dalswinton Series Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old Review
  Review of Claxton's Dalswinton Series Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old. There really is a fantastic nose on this lovely sherry oak mature Bunnahabhain and the deliciously juicy sherry and mature oak on the palate does not disappoint. An elegant, full bodied, sumptuousness mature sherry rich dram.
   
• 24th October 2024
  Claxton's Dalswinton Series Bowmore 30 Year Old Review
  Review of Claxton's Dalswinton Series Bowmore 30 Year Old, an absolutely delicious example of just how well Bowmore does in a quality sherry cask. The classic Bowmore sea-salt peatiness becomes more apparent with each mouthful and combined with the sherry it makes for a outstanding dram.
   
• 24th October 2024
  Claxton's Dalswinton Series Clynelish 30 Year Old Review
  Review of Claxton's Dalswinton Series Clynelish 30 Year Old, it offers a mix of waxed lemon citrus, grapefruit and melon with a oaky edge, a very gentle touch of vanilla and heather honey. A little like a Highland Park with the peat removed, brine gives it a coastal feel.
   
• 24th October 2024
  Claxton's Dalswinton Series Springbank 30 Year Old Review
  Review of Claxton's Dalswinton Series Springbank 30 Year Old, a silky smooth delivery where the barley sugars, vanilla and vibrant sweet oak spices lead, followed by a touch of apple and a combination of zesty orange and lemon, pineapple. A wee touch of pepper and a lovely touch of peat hanging around the background.
   
• 23rd October 2024
  Young Spirits Appoints New Managing Director
  In whisky business news Edinburgh based 'Young Spirits', a next-generation spirits bottling and brand development company, has promoted Barbara Russell Scott, its former Director of Operations, to Managing Director.
   
• 22nd October 2024
  Littlemill 47 Year Old The Vanguards Collection Chapter 2
  Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery, Littlemill, has unveiled its oldest age statement yet, a remarkable Littlemill 47 Year Old single malt, marking the second release from its Vanguards Collection.
   
• 22nd October 2024
  The Distillers One of One Charity Auction 2024
  The Distillers One of One Charity Auction is set to return to Hopetoun House in Scotland for its third edition in partnership with Sotheby’s on 10th October 2025. Unlike other auctions in the rare spirits category, 100% of the proceeds go directly to charity, primarily benefiting the Youth Action Fund. To date, £4.3 million has been raised to support disadvantaged young people in Scotland.
   
• 16th October 2024
  Malt Whisky Yearbook 2025 Review
  Review of the Malt Whisky Yearbook 2024 which covers no less than 874 malt whisky distilleries around the world with all the facts updated. A must-have for any whisky enthusiast looking to stay current with the rapidly evolving world of whisky. With the rise of new distilleries in Scotland and beyond, along with the continuous development and expansion of existing distilleries and their ever-changing whisky ranges, it really is an invaluable resource for keeping up with the latest trends.
   
• 16th October 2024
  Bladnoch New Peated Collection
  Bladnoch, Scotland's southernmost distillery, has unveiled its 2024 Peated Collection of Lowland single malt whiskies. This release includes the Bladnoch Alinta Reserve and three exclusive Peated Single Cask whiskies, each offering unique flavours for those who appreciate a dram with depth and fire.
   
• 16th October 2024
  Douglas Laing Double Barrel India & Scotland
  Douglas Laing has unveiled their first-ever fusion of Indian and Scottish Single Malts under their Double Barrel brand—a blend that combines chosen whiskies from two distinct continents. This unique Blended Malt Whisky is said to deliver a flavour profile unlike anything experienced before.
   
• 15th October 2024
  The GlenAllachie 17 Year Old Mizunara & Oloroso Cask Finish
  Independent Scotch whisky distillery, The GlenAllachie has introduced the first single malt in its new Master of Wood series: a 17 Year Old Mizunara & Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish.
   
• 15th October 2024
  Glasgow Distillery Unveils 3 Small Batch Peated Whiskies
  Glasgow Distillery today unveiled three new limited-edition peated whiskies in its renowned Small Batch Series: Glasgow 1770 Islay Cask Finish, Glasgow 1770 Madeira Cask Finish, and Glasgow 1770 Marsala Wine Cask Matured.
   
• 15th October 2024
  Turntable Unveils Scots-Irish Blend Collaboration Drop 02: Dingle
  Small-batch whisky blender Turntable Spirits has unveiled Collaboration Drop 02: Dingle, the second release in its collaboration series. For Collaboration Drop 02: Dingle, they focused on the spice notes from Dingle’s single pot still whiskey aged in Oloroso casks, enhancing them with Scotch whisky matured in a mix of ex-rye barrels, PX sherry puncheons, and first-fill bourbon barrels. It has been bottled at 52% ABV to preserve the vibrancy of flavours.
   
• 11th October 2024
  Loch Lomond Still The Fastest Growing Scotch Single Malt Whisky
  Loch Lomond Distillery has reinforced its global expansion in the Scotch whisky market following outstanding success at prestigious international awards. The independent distillery has earned worldwide acclaim for its whiskies, highlighted by its impressive performances at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and IWSC 2024.
   
• 11th October 2024
  Kilchoman Port Cask Matured 2024 Review
  Review of the 3rd fully Port Cask Matured single malt release from Kilchoman and it is another stunning port cask matured Kilchoman with yet again a perfect, absolutely delicious, balanced mix of Kilchoman's ashy peat smoke and the fruit and toffee contributed by the port casks, from nose to long finish.
   
• 10th October 2024
  Loch Lomond Waypoint Series Launches With 16 Year Old Expression
  Loch Lomond launches the Waypoint Series with a 16 Year Old expression which has been finished in Cognac casks. The Waypoint Series celebrates the distillery's passion for flavour and its rich heritage in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Each whisky in the collection represents a significant "waypoint" in the National Park, capturing the emotions of discovery through unique expressions.
   
• 10th October 2024
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Launches Special Winter Series
  Christmas is coming early at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society as members of the worlds biggest whisky club have the chance to get a hold of four special bottling's in their new Winter Series, one each from Caol Ila, Arran, Linkwood and Speyburn.
   
• 10th October 2024
  Ian Macleod Distillers Releases First ESG Report
  Independent family distillers, Ian Macleod Distillers, reveals operational net zero ambition as part of its ‘Doing the Right Thing’ sustainability plan.
   
• 10th October 2024
  Scallywag Winter Edition 2024 Finished In Orange Wine Casks
  Christmas must be on the way as Douglas Laing unveils Scallywag Winter Edition 2024 Finished In Orange Wine Casks. Bottled at its natural cask strength of 53.9% ABV, this edition stays authentic with no added colouring or chill-filtration, preserving its full depth of flavour and texture.
   
• 9th October 2024
  Caskshare Collective Series Whisky Reviews
  Review of five whiskies from the Caskshare Collective Series: Caol Ila 8 Year Old, Benrinnes 12 Year Old, Craigellachie 21 Year Old and two Swedish whiskies from the Agitator distillery a Four Grain White Port Wine Single Cask and a Peated Sauternes Cask matured single malt.
   
• 7th October 2024
  Glenmorangie The Original 12 Year Old Review
  Review of the new Glenmorangie The Original 12 Year Old which has now replaced the the Original 10 Year Old. The extra 2 years maturation has given the whisky a slightly more bourbon like edge, a touch more oak and gentle spice, still full of Glenmorangie's signature orange citrus and vanilla, every bit as good and more as the 10 year old it replaces.
   
• 7th October 2024
  Glenmorangie A Tale Of Ice Cream Review
  Review of the 5th instalment of the Glenmorangie 'A Tale Of...' series, Glenmorangie A Tale Of Ice Cream. I was expecting sweeter and more vanilla'd, the oak and fruit are the stars but not in the sweet and vanilla'd way I was expecting, a little more savoury than sweet but still a cracking dram with a lovely long finish.
   
• 2nd October 2024
  Meet Edinburgh's Makers A Toast To The City's Distillers And Brewers
  Forever Edinburgh launches Meet Edinburgh’s Makers, a toast to the city’s distillers and brewers. Download a brand-new Brewers and Distillers Map to discover the spirit of Edinburgh, featuring bars, pubs, pop-ups, retailers and distilleries, all easily accessible by foot or sustainable travel options, including bus and tram.
   
• 1st October 2024
  The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Port Edition
  Introducing the second chapter in The Dalmore Cask Curation Series, The Port Edition, a set of 3 rare aged Dalmore whiskies, a 27, 30 and 43 Year Old with each having been finished in different premium Graham's port casks.
   
• 30th September 2024
  Ferg & Harris 2024 Single Cask Whisky Reviews
  Review of the latest batch of Ferg & Harris Scotch single cask, single malt whisky releases including 2 Craigellachie 15 Year Olds each initially matured in the same Amontillado Sherry butt then split into two different finishing casks, a Tormore 11 Year Old, Longmorn 12 Year Old and a peated Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old matured in a Oloroso cask and finished in a Sauternes barrique.
   
• 27th September 2024
  East Asia Whisky Company Releases Macallan Mizunara Single Malts
  East Asia Whisky Company, an independent bottler, is set to release an exclusive collection of highly limited-edition Macallan Mizunara single malt Scotch whiskies this autumn. These rare whiskies will be presented in stunning decanters, each hand-crafted by the renowned Scottish glassware maker, Glencairn Crystal.
   
• 26th September 2024
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Launches Online Eductaion Course
  Flavour experts The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has created its first accredited course explaining how whisky is made and where its huge range of flavours come from.
   
• 26th September 2024
  Bimber The Shoulders Of Giants 2nd Series Announced
  London’s Bimber Distillery has announced the forthcoming second series of its highly acclaimed Shoulders of Giants series. This collection honours some of the world’s most influential thinkers, innovators, and visionaries. Each bottle in the series highlights a celebrated 'giant' whose contributions have shaped the world, while showcasing Bimber's commitment to whisky craftsmanship.
   
• 24th September 2024
  Littlemill 33 Year Old Cask Reflections Release No.1
  Littlemill, although closed since 1994, has unveiled the first release in its new limited edition Cask Reflections Collection series which launches with the Littlemill Cask Reflections Release No.1 33 Year Old Japanese Mizunara Oak Finish.
   
• 20th September 2024
  Big Peat 15th Anniversary Edition
  Douglas Laing marks the 15th Anniversary of its Big Peat Islay blended malt whisky with the release of a limited edition expression which has been predominately finished in red wine casks.
   
• 19th September 2024
  Glen Scotia Icons Of Campbeltown 14 Year Old
  Glen Scotia has unveiled Release No.2 in its Icons of Campbeltown whisky series, this time up is a medium peated 14 Year Old single malt which was initially aged in American oak before being finished for six months in Barolo red wine casks.
   
• 18th September 2024
  The SMWS Celebrate 25 Years In London
  The first Scotch Malt Whisky Society bar outside of Scotland is celebrating its first 25 years in England's capital city with tastings and the release of a limited edition whisky to mark the milestone and non members are welcome to join the celebrations.
   
• 18th September 2024
  Glencairn Sponsored Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Competition 2024
  For the fifth consecutive year, Scottish family-owned glassware company Glencairn Crystal which is known for its sturdy wee Glencairn whisky tasting glass has sponsored The McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year and the Bloody Scotland Debut Crime Novel of the Year, providing its iconic Glencairn whisky glass as part of the prize. Chris Brookmyre was the winner of this year’s McIlvanney Prize, he was presented with a giant Glencairn Glass trophy at this year’s Bloody Scotland Festival.
   
• 11th September 2024
  Kilchoman 100% Islay 14th Edition Review
  It is that time year once again, just as summer comes to an end Islay farm distillery Kilchoman has announced the release of Kilchoman 100% Islay 14th Edition. This year is a combination of 9:1 Bourbon to Oloroso Sherry barrels. the sugars, oak, vanilla and peat are the stars once again, another outstanding dram.
   
• 11th September 2024
  Ferg & Harris 12 Year Old Speyside Review
  Review of a big sherried 12 year old undisclosed Speyside single malt from relatively new, Edinburgh based, Independent Bottler, Ferg & Harris. The Ferg & Harris 12 Year Old Speyside is definitely one the sherry heads amongst you will love and the whole flavour pleasure is undoubtedly boosted by the 55.7% bottling strength.
   
• 11th September 2024
  The Glendronach Whisky Lounge Launches At St Andrews Hotel
  The Glendronach Scotch single malt whisky has teamed up with Rusacks St Andrews, the flagship property of Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, to debut a whisky lounge offering exclusive experiences. Opened last month, this new venue allows both domestic and international guests to sample premium whiskies from the brand’s extensive archive, including rare casks from Glendronach's parent company, Brown-Forman’s single malt portfolio.
   
• 10th September 2024
  The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old
  The GlenAllachie distillery has unveiled its oldest single malt to date, The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old. The whisky was aged in a combination of three Pedro Ximénez casks, one Oloroso cask, and two virgin oak casks, is presented in a luxurious oak box. The result is said to be a rich and complex spirit, described as offering 'a luscious symphony of rich mocha, ripe pineapple, sweet spices, and treacle tart.'
   
• 10th September 2024
  Rémy Cointreau Announce New Managing Director Global Travel Retail
  In Global Travel Retail whisky business news Rémy Cointreau has made a significant appointment in its Global Travel Retail division by bringing on board David William Dang as the Managing Director for Global Travel Retail in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
   
• 6th September 2024
  Old Particular Red Wine Cask Collection Blair Athol 13 Year Old
  Douglas Laing unveil the second release in their Old Particular Red Wine Cask collection, this time up they are offering a Blair Athol 13 Year Old Highland single malt Scotch whisky which has been finished in a single Sangiovese Italian Red Wine cask.
   
• 4th September 2024
  Ardbeg 17 Year Old Makes A Return As A Committee Release
  Ardbeg has announced the fleeting revival of one of its debatably classic single malt whiskies, the subtlety peated Ardbeg 17 Year Old which will return as a limited edition release exclusively available to Ardbeg Committee members.
   
• 31st August 2024
  Dalmore The Distillery Select Series
  The Dalmore Single Malt Whisky has announced the launch of The Dalmore The Distillery Select Series, a new limited edition collection debuting in 2024. This series showcases rare spirits aged in specially chosen casks, carefully selected by The Dalmore's expert whisky makers. Each expression in the collection is crafted to emphasise how these unique casks elevate distinct elements of The Dalmore’s signature house style. The collection celebrates the pinnacle of whisky artistry with three limited-edition Single Malts, including a 15 Year Old, 17 Year Old, and 24 Year Old.
   
• 30th August 2024
  Signed Bottle Of Balblair 12 Year Old Whisky Competition Winner
  The competition to win a bottle of Balblair 12 Year Old single malt whisky which has been signed by the recently retired Balblair Distillery Manager John MacDonald and the new Distillery Manager David Rogerson has now closed and the winner is Susan Downs from Kent.
   
• 29th August 2024
  Halewood Expands Its Travel Retail Whisky Offerings
  Halewood Artisanal Spirits, known for leading travel retail brands like Whitley Neill gin and Dead Man’s Fingers rum/tequila, will showcase its distinctive, award-winning whisky portfolio at the TFWA World Exhibition this year. They are the only company globally distilling whisky in Scotland, England, and Wales, Halewood’s collection includes Aber Falls Single Malt from North Wales' first distillery in over a century, Bonnington Single Malt from Leith, Edinburgh, and Bankhall British Whisky. The portfolio also features Irish whiskies The Pogues and Samuel Gelston’s.
   
• 29th August 2024
  The SMWS Pairs Whisky With Yoga To Achieve Tranquillity
  The SMWS Vaults venue in Edinburgh recently hosted 'Dramaste' a whisky tasting of three of their unique single cask whiskies but with a difference, they paired the whiskies with Yoga taking the attendees on a journey through senses.
   
• 27th August 2024
  InterBev Appoints New Distilleries Manager and Marketing Director
  In Whisky Business news International Beverage today announced the appointment of two senior leaders as the company enters a phase of ambitious growth. John Stevenson joins as Distilleries General Manager and Fiona Kennie joins as Marketing Director.
   
• 27th August 2024
  The Glenturret Still Life Summer Decanter Series by Lalique
  The Glenturret unveils the Still Life Summer, next instalment of their Whisky Maker Bob Dalgarno’s Still Life Decanter Series, crafted in collaboration with Lalique.
   
• 27th August 2024
  Focus On Glenfiddich and The Balvenie At TFWA World Exhibition
  William Grant & Sons is poised to unveil an innovative stand design at this year’s TFWA World Conference & Exhibition in Cannes where they will focus on their Glenfiddich and Balvenie Scotch single malt whiskies.
   
• 23rd August 2024
  Diageo Appoints New Managing Director Of Scotland's Whisky Tourism
  Diageo has appointed Dafydd Pugh Williams as the Managing Director of its brand homes across Scotland. Dafydd will oversee tourism in the company's 12 Scottish brand homes distilleries which welcomed over 1.1 million visitors in 2023.
   
• 20th August 2024
  Moët Hennessy and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Launch New Rye Whisky
  Introducing SirDavis, a new American rye whisky, born from a collaboration between Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Moët Hennessy's Scotch whisky maker Dr. Bill Lumsden. The new whisky honours the legacy of Knowles-Carter's great-grandfather, Davis Hogue, and his distilling heritage in Texas. Crafted with a mash bill of 51% rye and 49% malted barley, the whisky is finished, blended, and bottled in Texas.
   
• 20th August 2024
  The Epicurean Limited Edition Finished In Calvados Casks
  Douglas Laing has unveiled the latest Limited Edition release from their Epicurean Lowland blended malt Scotch whisky, The Epicurean Finished in Calvados Casks which is said to be a distinctive blend that harmonises the floral Lowland Malts of Scotland with the orchard flavours of Calvados from Normandy, Northern France.
   
• 19th August 2024
  Glenmorangie Pursuit Of Passion Collection
  Glenmorangie delves into the exquisite flavours of Europe’s esteemed wine regions with a rare Glenmorangie Pursuit of Passion Collection. Limited to just 600 sets, this trio of whiskies pays homage to the Master Distiller’s deep passion for wine.
   
• 19th August 2024
  Jackton Distillery Near Glasgow Opens For Tours And Overnight Stays
  Jackton Distillery, located just 20 minutes outside Glasgow in the scenic countryside between East Kilbride and Eaglesham, has now opened its doors for tours, tastings, and self-catering accommodation, meeting the growing demand for distillery visits and events.
   
• 7th August 2024
  Fettercairn 200th Anniversary Collection - Only 10 Sets Available
  Highland distillery Fettercairn has unveiled the Fettercairn 200th Anniversary Collection, a rare set of of 6 single malt whiskies of which there are only 10 sets available worldwide.
   
• 7th August 2024
  An Immersive Theatre Experience At Bladnoch Distillery This Autumn
  'Bladnoch Tasting Notes' is a new immersive theatre experience running from 27 September – 6 October at the Bladnoch Distillery, it will bring more than two centuries of whisky-making history to life on the banks of the River Bladnoch, transporting guests back in time to be met by some of the most notable characters from bygone days at the distillery. Additionally there will be a whisky tasting at the event including the new Bladnoch 8 Year Old.
   
• 31st July 2024
  The House Of Suntory 2024 Tsukuriwake Series At Singapore Changi
  The House of Suntory, in collaboration with Lotte Duty Free, has launched the 2024 Tsukuriwake Series at Singapore Changi Airport which consists of the Yamazaki Golden Promise, Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt, Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara and Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt.
   
• 29th July 2024
  Whisky Competition - Win A Signed Bottled Of Balblair 12 Year Old
  Fancy getting you hands on a bottle of the outstanding Balblair 12 Year Old single malt whisky which has been signed by the recently retired Balblair Distillery Manager John MacDonald and the new Distillery Manager David Rogerson. If you are here in the UK all you have to do is answer 3 questions to be in with a chance of winning the bottle.
   
• 25th July 2024
  Whisky & Music Pairings Mark Glen Moray Visitor Centre Anniversary
  Glen Moray mark the 20th anniversary of its visitor centre opening by pairing a few of their single malts with some classic music tracks and just for fun I have reviewed a few of their whiskies and paired them with some music tracks I enjoy.
   
• 25th July 2024
  Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Review
  Review of the Glen Moray Elgin Classic Port Cask Finish, a cracking young port rich Glen Moray single malt packed with a delicious combination of sugar sweet raisin, toffee and oak and like many of Glen Moray's whiskies available at a very drammable price for all pockets.
   
• 24th July 2024
  Introducing The New Tomatin Sherry Collection
  Tomatin has unveiled a limited edition Sherry Collection, a trio of whiskies each finished in a different type of sherry cask, they are Tomatin The Manzanilla Edition 2014, The Palo Cortado Edition 2008 and The Pedro Ximénez Edition 2006.
   
• 24th July 2024
  New Look For The GlenDronach Set To Raise Expectations
  The GlenDronach has unveiled a new look for its core range of sherry influenced single malt whiskies and the new look and relaunch is set to highlight the influence Spanish sherry has on the Speyside dram.
   
• 22nd July 2024
  Whyte & Mackay Fuels Duty Free Sales With Impressive Single Malts
  In whisky business news Whyte & Mackay continues to strengthen its presence in the growing single malt category within Global Travel Retail through a series of high-profile activation spaces at Dubai International Airport, in collaboration with Dubai Duty Free. Throughout this summer Whyte & Mackay are showcasing its single malts – The Dalmore, Jura, Fettercairn, and Tamnavulin – in prominent activation spaces across T1 and T3 Departures, as well as T3 Arrivals.
   
• 18th July 2024
  GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Review
  Review of the new GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish, an outstanding example of how a good single malt finished in a quality sherry cask can create such a deliciously tasty dram, and it shows just why Oloroso sherry butts are so widely used in the whisky industry.
   
• 18th July 2024
  GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish Review
  Review of the new GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish, a delicious example of a Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish from nose to finish, it kicks of with a gentle enticing nose followed by the combination of GlenAllachie spirit, sherried fruit and oak which have combined to make it a delicious flavour pleasure on the palate.
   
• 18th July 2024
  GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Fino Sherry Cask Finish Review
  Review of the new GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Fino Sherry Cask Finish, a great example of a light, dry fino sherry finish on a quality malt whisky, a deliciously juicy, moreish mix of barley and fruit. Being just a finish it isn't overly dry which can happen with too much time in a fino cask.
   
• 15th July 2024
  GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Sauternes Wine Cask Finish Review
  Review of the UK exclusive GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Sauternes Wine Cask Finish, a deliciously moreish whisky, simply put it is a GlenAllachie enhanced by the rich, deliciously sweet flavours you would find in a glass of Sauternes wine.
   
• 11th July 2024
  Glasgow 1770 Cognac Cask Finish and Tokaji Cask Finish 6 Year Old
  Glasgow Distillery has unveiled two new instalments to its experimental single malt Small Batch Series, the Glasgow 1770 Cognac Cask Finish and Glasgow 1770 Tokaji Cask Finish. Both expressions have been matured for six years and are the first age statements in the Small Batch Series - a range of limited edition, experimental cask-finished whiskies.
   
• 10th July 2024
  Loch Lomond 50 Year Old Distilled 1973
  Loch Lomond unveils new limited edition 50 Year Old, half a century in the making, it comes from Loch Lomond Distillery’s oldest reserves and is limited to only 100 individually-numbered bottles worldwide.
   
• 10th July 2024
  Meikle Tòir The Turbo 5 Year Old 2024 Edition
  The GlenAllachie has unveiled the second annual release of its peated single malt, Meikle Tòir The Turbo 2024 Edition, and if last years release, which was outstanding, is anything to go by this wont be around long.
   
• 9th July 2024
  Glenmorangie Original Will Now Be Bottled At 12 Year Old
  This is big news in the Scotch whisky world, Glenmorangie has announced that its flagship single malt whisky, the Glenmorangie Original 10 Year Old will now be bottled as a 12 Year Old. The same maturation journey in a combination of first fill and refill American ex-bourbon oak casks, just for 2 years longer.
   
• 9th July 2024
  10 New Glenfiddich Archive Collection Whiskies Unveiled
  10 new Glenfiddich Archive Collection whiskies have been unveiled in the second annual release in this series, including a Global Travel Retail exclusive bottling, the Glenfiddich Archive Collection 1990 33 Year Old American Oak Hogshead Cask No. 24050.
   
• 4th July 2024
  Loch Lomond Unveils 10 Bar Whisky Golf Trail Ahead Of The Open
  The whisky loving golfers amongst you just may want to have a round on this new 10 hole course, Loch Lomond Whiskies, The Official Spirit of The Open, has launched Scotland’s first 10 Hole whisky golf trail ahead of The 152nd Open at Royal Troon this summer. The trail starts in Glasgow and concludes in Troon or should I say Royal Troon.
   
• 2nd July 2024
  Macaloney's Peat Project Sugar Kelp Infused Peat-Smoked Whisky
  Macaloney’s Island Distillery on Vancouver Island, Canada has crafted a rather unique whisky, Macaloney's The Peat Project Sugar Kelp, merging the Terroir of Vancouver Island with the Merroir of Sustainable Seaweed Cultivation.
   
• 2nd July 2024
  Ardbeg Anthology The Unicorn’s Tale 14 Year Old
  Ardbeg today unveiled the second release in the Anthology Collection, The Unicorn's Tale, a 14 year old single malt which has been matured in a blend of Madeira wine casks and bourbon casks.
   
• 1st July 2024
  Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Opens New Warehouse Experience Tour
  Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery has opened a new experience inviting visitors to delve into the flavour of their Dewar's Blended Scotch whisky and the craftsmanship behind their Aberfeldy Highland Single Malt.
   
• 1st July 2024
  Douglas Laing Rock Island Tequila Edition
  Douglas Laing has unveiled its latest limited edition Rock Island Blended Malt Scotch whisky, the Rock Island Tequila Edition, a blend of single malts whiskies from the Scottish islands of Arran, Islay, Jura, and Orkney which has been finished in Tequila casks.
   
• 1st July 2024
  WhistlePig Partner With London Bars For 4th July Independence Day
  This July, award-winning WhistlePig Rye Whiskey is inviting whiskey lovers to raise their drams and celebrate the 4th of July at a selection of top partner bars and restaurants across London.
   
• 1st July 2024
  Berry Bros. & Rudd 2024 Glens & Valleys Collection
  Berry Bros. & Rudd has launched a new spirits collection exploring 'A Sense of Place', the collection will be released in two parts, the first part, Glens & Valleys includes 10 Scottish whisky distilleries, each rooted in landscapes as rich and varied as the whiskies they produce.
   
• 25th June 2024
  Wire Works Bourbon Barrel
  Fruit salad sweets and custard creams is how White Peaks distillery in Derbyshire describes its new permanent addition to their Wire Works whisky range, the Wire Works Bourbon Barrel.
   
• 24th June 2024
  Tomatin Unveils New Antiquary 15, 21 and 30 Year Old Blends
  Scottish distiller Tomatin has unveiled three new expressions from The Antiquary as part of a brand re-launch featuring a bold new look and vision. The brand has re-launched with three new Scotch blended whiskies, a Antiquary 15, 21 and 30 Year Old.
   
• 24th June 2024
  Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
  Glenmorangie has collaborated with Japanese botanical artist Azuma Makoto for the packaging for a limited edition 23 year old expression, Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto, the first whisky ever from the Highland whisky maker finished in casks that once held Chardonnay white wine from the Meursault appellation in Burgundy.
   
• 19th June 2024
  Bruichladdich Twenty One and The Classic Laddie Sherry Cask Edition
  Bruichladdich unveils two new Global Travel Retail exclusive whiskies, including high-age statement single malt whisky Bruichladdich Twenty One and brand new Classic Laddie Sherry Cask Edition.
   
• 18th June 2024
  Glen Moray Rioja Cask Matured and Peated Rioja Cask Finish Reviews
  Glen Moray distillery has unveiled their next two Warehouse 1 experiments, the Glen Moray 2015 Rioja Cask Matured and Glen Moray 2012 Peated Rioja Cask Finish and they are as I have come to expect from this series, outstanding.
   
• 17th June 2024
  Jackton Unveils RAER Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish Blended Scotch
  Jackton Distillery has announced the launch of the RAER Amontillado Expression, a blended Scotch whisky, this is the third and final instalment of RAER’s in-house sherry finishes. The RAER Amontillado Expression follows the highly acclaimed Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Expressions, which were honoured as The Best Blended Scotch Whiskies in 2022 and 2023 at The Scottish Whisky Awards.
   
• 13th June 2024
  The Dalmore Cask Curation Sherry Edition Malaysia Launch
  The Dalmore and Eraman Duty Free have expanded their partnership with the exclusive Malaysian launch of The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Sherry Edition. This exquisite release is available in only a few hand-selected locations worldwide.
   
• 13th June 2024
  Ardnahoe Teams Up With Scottish Folk Rock Band Skerryvore
  Islay's Ardnahoe Distillery is teaming up with veteran international Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore, appointing the band as the distillery's first global brand ambassadors. Skerryvore will host special whisky sessions during their North American and European tours in the coming months, introducing Ardnahoe whisky to a new audience of music lovers.
   
• 11th June 2024
  Father's Day Whisky Gift Ideas
  If you are looking for a Father's Day whisky gift idea here a few from Loch Lomond Groups portfolio of whiskies that wont break the bank and I am sure will put a smile on your dads face.
   
• 11th June 2024
  Loch Lomond Steam & Fire Review
  Review of Loch Lomond Steam & Fire, finished in Heavily Charred Casks. Steam & Fire is said to pay homage to the extensive capabilities of the Loch Lomond Distillery. It offers a very gentle nose, gentle smoke and oak does build and cling more to the palate after a few mouthfuls and comes more to the forefront, the fruit doesn't hang around long.
   
• 11th June 2024
  Glen Scotia Double Cask Review
  Review of Glen Scotia Double Cask which has been finish for 12 months in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks making for a big intense sherried dram. A very promising dram that you could nose all day, and just as I expected on the palate for a young whisky which has spent 12 months in a PX cask, a big intense sherried dram.
   
• 11th June 2024
  Noble Rebel Orchard Burst Review
  Review of the Noble Rebel Orchard Outburst Scotch blended malt whisky and as it names suggests, it has a lovely intense orchard burst and those orchard fruits are given a delicious boost by the sugars and gentle spices, all served up at a flavoursome non-chill filtered, naturally coloured 46% ABV. A very smooth, very enjoyable, easy drinking dram, an ideal pour over the summer months or indeed anytime.
   
• 11th June 2024
  Noble Rebel Hazelnut Harmony Review
  Review of the Noble Rebel Hazelnut Harmony Scotch blended malt which has been finished in toasted American oak casks. You will find a gentle hazelnut note, barley sugars, vanilla and fruit are more apparent but dig deep and you will find the hazelnut thread running from nose to finish.
   
• 11th June 2024
  Noble Rebel Smoke Symphony Review
  Review of the Noble Rebel Smoke Symphony, as its name suggest Smoke Symphony is infused with threads of peat smoke, you will also find a lovely berry fruitiness thanks to its finish in Rioja wine casks. A delicious balance of sugar charged grape and peat combine to make an outstanding whisky.
   
• 6th June 2024
  The SMWS Dram Good Dad Whisky Pack
  The SMWS has released 'The SMWS Dram Good Dad Whisky Pack' containing three specially selected single malt whiskies for Father's Day and the good news is the pack is available to both SMWS members and non-members. So if your dad has ever been curious about The SMWS then this pack should give him and insight into what they offer.
   
• 5th June 2024
  Ardbeg The Abyss
  Introducing Ardbeg The Abyss 34 Year Old which has the same 1989 Ardbeg spirit at its core as was used for the original Ardbeg Corryvreckan release back in 2008. The Abyss is a limited edition of only 400 bottles which have a RRP of £21,250.
   
• 4th June 2024
  Turntable Track 04 and Track 05 Reviews
  Glasgow based independent blender Turntable mark their first anniversary with the release of Track 04 and Track 05 of their limited edition Scotch blended whisky series. Look out for the sherried Track 05 it is outstanding. I sampled both Tracks, Track 04 is good but Track 05 you would want to put on repeat it is and outstanding sherry rich blended whisky.
   
• 4th June 2024
  Bladnoch The Wave I Time & Maturation
  Following on from the Bladnoch Waterfall series the Lowland distillery has unveiled The Wave series which launches with the first of five single malts - Time & Maturation.
   
• 4th June 2024
  Bimber The Spirit of the Underground Release No.6
  London’s Bimber Distillery has unveiled the sixth instalment of their 'The Spirit of the Underground Collection' - this time up the Bimber whisky train has made stops at Oval, Stratford, Wembley Park and Wimbledon tube stations.
   
• 3rd June 2024
  The SMWS Sherry Tasting Pack Reviews
  Review of The SMWS 'Sherry Cask Takeover' tasting pack which was recently released to as part of the global whisky club's initiative to highlight its sherry cask-matured whiskies throughout 2024. The whiskies reviewd are: The SMWS 36.201 'Glazed With Marmalade', The SMWS 95.67 'A Mexican Pear Belle Helene' and The SMWS 53.457 'Coal Shards On Clotted Cream'.
   
• 3rd June 2024
  The Dalmore Luminary No.2 'The Rare' Sells for £93,750
  An exceptionally rare 49 Year Old single malt whisky from The Dalmore, encased in a unique glass sculpture designed in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects, has sold for £93,750 ($117,400). The Dalmore will donate all proceeds to V&A Dundee.
   
• 30th May 2024
  Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 Review
  Kilchoman has reintroduced a beloved classic: the 'Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured', which we first saw back in September 2016. This 2024 limited edition Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured whisky has undergone full maturation in ex-Sauternes wine casks and has been bottled at 50% ABV.
   
• 30th May 2024
  Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Review
  Building on the sherry profile that you find in Tomatin's classic 12 Year Old bourbon and sherry cask matured whisky the Highland distillery has added a 12 Year Old fully Sherry Cask matured single malt whisky to its core range and for a 40% ABV dram it is packed full of delicious sherried fruit flavour, there are some quality sherry casks at play here. A very welcome addition to the Tomatin range that wont disappoint if you enjoy a sherried dram.
   
• 23rd May 2024
  Big Peat The Thropaigeach Edition Fèis Ìle 2024
  Douglas Laing's has unveiled a special bottling of their Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Big Peat, for the Fèis Ìle 2024, Big Peat The Thropaigeach Edition. With an alcohol strength of 48% ABV, it has been finished in specially selected ex-Rum casks, creating a powerful tropical-themed release of their classic Big Peat.
   
• 23rd May 2024
  Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate 15 Year Old Batch 4
  Astonishingly rich and silky is how Glenmorangie describe the latest batch of Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate 15 Year Old single malt whisky which they say takes the single-estate whisky’s creamy character to new heights of deliciousness.
   
• 22nd May 2024
  Jura Fèis Ìle 2024 Release Unveiled
  Jura unveils a 15 Year Old single first fill bourbon cask matured single malt as their special whisky to commemorate this year’s Fèis Ìle festival. Bottled at 55.5% ABV and with fewer than 200 bottles produced, this extremely limited edition will be exclusively available to visitors to the Jura Distillery during Fèis Ìle.
   
• 22nd May 2024
  Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 2
  Lochlea unveils Cask Strength Batch 2, which features more age as well as a unique cask composition: 60% Pedro Xímenez (PX), 28% Oloroso sherry butts, and 12% STR barriques.
   
• 17th May 2024
  Bladnoch 2024 Single Cask Collection Reviews
  Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost distillery, has released its 2024 Single Cask Collection of Lowland single malt Scotch whiskies. There are 6 single cask releases in total and I have reviewed 2 of them, the Bladnoch Single Cask 2024/03 a peated dram matured in a canasta butt and the Bladnoch Single Cask 2024/05 matured in a sherry butt and they are both outstanding!
   
• 16th May 2024
  GlenWyvis Distillery Distributes Second Round Of Community Grants
  GlenWyvis the world’s first community owned distillery has distributes second round of community grants. Dingwall Museum, several schools, and a Women’s Aid group are among the community organisations benefiting from the second round of grants..
   
• 10th May 2024
  Label 5 Bourbon Barrel Scotch Single Grain Whisky Review
  Review of the new Label 5 Bourbon Barrel Scotch Single Grain whisky which has been fully matured in first fill ex-Bourbon Barrels, a very smooth easy drinking young single grain whisky where the first fill ex-Bourbon oak is the star of the show, it very much has a Kentucky Bourbon character. The lovely oak spices build with each sip and mix well with the vanilla and citrus fruit.
   
• 9th May 2024
  Glenfiddich and The Balvenie to Feature At TFWA Asia Pacific
  William Grant & Sons Glenfiddich and The Balvenie whisky brands is set to feature at TFWA Asia Pacific.
   
• 8th May 2024
  Suntory Global Spirits Ushers In A New Era At Singapore Show
  Suntory Global Spirits set to embrace new era at the 2024 TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in Singapore as the industry summit returns to its full format.
   
• 7th May 2024
  Balblair Distillery Manager John MacDonald Retires
  Balblair Distillery bids farewell to its veteran Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, as he enters retirement, ushering in a new era where David Rogerson, previously Assistant Distillery Manager at Speyburn, steps up to assume leadership.
   
• 7th May 2024
  Ardbeg Vintage Y2K 23 Year Old The First Vintage Of This Millennium
  Ardbeg today unveiled a rare vintage bottling which will be available from July, the Ardbeg Vintage Y2K 23 Year Old which has been produced from some of the first batches of Ardbeg spirit distilled in the new millennium and matured in a combination of bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks.
   
• 3rd May 2024
  The Dalmore Luminary No.2 'The Rare' Auction At Sotherby's
  This month Sotheby’s is set to auction an exceptionally rare 49 Year Old Single Malt Whisky from The Dalmore, encased within a one-of-a-kind glass sculpture crafted in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects.
   
• 3rd May 2024
  Wildmoor Whisky Makes Travel Retail Debut At Singapore Changi
  William Grants completes the release of their new seven strong Wildmoor aged Scotch blended whisky collection with the launch of two travel retail exclusive expressions at Singapore Changi airport, Wildmoor Waking Forest 23 Year Old and Wildmoor Tropical Coast 30 Year Old.
   
• 1st May 2024
  Ardnahoe Inaugural Release
  Ardnahoe announces the release of their first single malt whisky, appropriately named Ardnahoe Inaugural Release, it is 5 Year Old, produced with 40ppm malt so it should be rather peaty and matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks. If you want taste it it will cost you £70 a bottle.
   
• 30th April 2024
  Sherry Cask Takeover At This Years SMWS Flavour Hunters Festival
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Flavour Hunters festival in May this year promises an immersive exploration of sherry cask maturation, with a line-up of exclusive events spanning the UK. Kicking off with screenings of a documentary filmed in Spain’s ‘sherry triangle’, the festival boasts special whisky releases and tasting sessions throughout the month.
   
• 26th April 2024
  William Grant Appoints New Managing Director Of Global Travel Retail
  In the latest whisky industry news, Rufus Parkinson has been appointed Managing Director – Global Travel Retail at William Grant & Sons, the renowned Scottish family-owned drinks company.
   
• 25th April 2024
  Explore The Sherry Influence On Whisky With The SMWS
  Watch the trailer for a new film released by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society as they embark on a journey from the oak forests of Galicia in northern Spain to the cooperages and bodegas in Andalucía’s famed 'sherry triangle'. Titled "Scotch and Sherry: A Flavour Odyssey", the 40-minute feature follows Euan Campbell, the whisky club’s Head of Whisky Creation, as he explores the profound influence of sherry on whisky production.
   
• 25th April 2024
  Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2024
  Its that time of year once again, Kilchoman today announced the release of the next instalment of their exclusively sherry matured limited edition annual release, Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2024. Distilled in 2014, the heavily peated whisky was matured in 23 Oloroso sherry butts.
   
• 24th April 2024
  Cù Bòcan Creation #6
  Tomatin distillery has unveiled the 6th instalment in their limited edition Cù Bòcan Creation series, this one is a combination of lightly peated whisky matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for nine years and Jamaican Rum casks for ten years.
   
• 24th April 2024
  Glenglassaugh To Sponsor 2024 Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
  Glenglassaugh Highland Single Malt has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival 2024, set to unfold on Saturday, June 22nd, and Sunday, June 23rd. Situated snugly on the shores of Sandend Bay, a mere two miles from the festival's Portsoy venue, the brand has committed its backing to the event for the forthcoming two years.
   
• 24th April 2024
  Maison Lineti To Host 2025 World Whisky Forum
  Maison Lineti, a distinguished French whisky distillery, has announced its pivotal role as the organiser and host of the sixth World Whisky Forum in 2025. Set to take place from June 24th to 26th, 2025, this event will assemble industry experts from across the globe at Maison Lineti’s cutting-edge distillery located in Les Artigues-de-Lussac, near Bordeaux.
   
• 23rd April 2024
  Berry Bros & Rudd Refreshes Classic Single Malt Whiskies Range
  Berry Bros. & Rudd revitalised its collection of 'Classic Single Malt Whiskies', the new look line-up features a Speyside Sherry Cask 12 Year Old, Speyside Traditional Cask 16 Year Old, Islay Traditional Cask and Irish Reserve.
   
• 23rd April 2024
  Glen Scotia Unveils Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 Limited  Edition
  Glen Scotia unveils 'Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024' limited-edition release, a 9 Year Old unpeated single malt which was initially matured in first-fill bourbon barrels then finished in the Fino sherry casks for six months.
   
• 23rd April 2024
  New Speyside Distillery The Cabrach Set To Open This Summer
  Set to open its doors this summer, a new Speyside distillery is poised to rejuvenate a remote corner of north-east Scotland, The Cabrach Distillery is a pioneering social enterprise and the inaugural Community Interest Company of its kind, it aims to distil, mature, and bottle a single malt Scotch whisky renowned for its unparalleled provenance and prestige. Given the distillery's distinctive purpose and limited production scale, bottles of The Cabrach whisky are expected to be rare and highly coveted and they are offering you the chance to be part of it as well as launching The Feering, the first instalment in a trilogy of rare expressions curated by Master of Malt, Alan Winchester.
   
• 23rd April 2024
  Ferovinum Agree £35 Million Funding For The Borders Distillery
  Ferovinum and The Borders Distillery Company Limited have agreed a £35 million funding package to support the distillery for the next three years. The new arrangement will enable The Borders Distillery to grow its business and develop its core strengths in advance of the eventual release of its Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
   
• 22nd April 2024
  Ardgowan Clydebuilt Whisky Series Anchorsmith & Draughtsman
  Ardgowan Distillery has unveiled the last two additions to its Clydebuilt whisky series: Anchorsmith and Draughtsman Blended Malt Scotch Whiskies.
   
• 22nd April 2024
  W & M To Showcase Innovation From Fettercairn At TFWA Asia Pacific
  Whyte & Mackay to showcase innovations and drivers of growth in the Malt category at TFWA Asia Pacific in Singapore where they will showcase their recently launched new Fettercairn travel retail exclusive single malt whisky range.
   
• 19th April 2024
  Lochlea Private Cask Programme - Buy Your Own Cask Of Whisky
  This spring, Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire is offering you the chance to own your very own cask of Lochlea spirit. The Lowland Single Estate distillery is providing a unique experience for those interested in purchasing one of Lochlea’s coveted casks. Every step of the process, from sale to enjoyment, is conducted directly between the distillery team and the cask owner(s).
   
• 17th April 2024
  GlenWyvis Distillery 3rd Share Offer Now Open
  GlenWyvis Distillery is once again offering you the chance to become part of Highland distillery history with the release of a 3rd share offer. GlenWyvis Distillery is the world's first fully community-owned distillery, located near Dingwall in the Scottish Highlands, it is offering a fresh opportunity to purchase shares in the enterprise. The distillery aims to raise up to £2 million to bolster production capacity and bolster local tourism.
   
• 16th April 2024
  Ardbeg Spectacular Unveiled To Mark Ardbeg Day 2024
  Ardbeg has unveiled the limited edition whisky which they have created to mark Ardbeg Day 2024, it is Ardbeg Spectacular, an elixir of single mat whisky which has matured in ex-bourbon and Port wine casks, which is rather unique for Ardbeg.
   
• 15th April 2024
  Timorous Beastie Madeira Finish Limited Edition
  Timorous Beastie Highland Blended Malt introduces the second instalment in its 'Cheese Cellar Collection' with the unveiling of the Madeira Finish Limited Edition.
   
• 15th April 2024
  Yamazaki and Hakushu Kogei Collection Travel Retail Exclusive
  Introducing the 2024 Japanese Kimono Edition from The House of Suntory, renowned for its pioneering role in Japanese Whisky. This exclusive Yamazaki and Hakushu Kogei Collection celebrates traditional Japanese craftsmanship, or 'Kogei', by delving into the nation's time-honoured arts through artisan collaborations. Launched this month exclusively in travel retail, these new whiskies blend peated malt with Spanish oak, offering a fusion of flavours.
   
• 15th April 2024
  Scottish Craftsmens Association 25th Annual Whisky Experience
  Review of the Scottish Craftmen’s Association 25th annual whisky event and the whiskies tasted on the night by guest writer and Scotch Malt Whisky forum member, Companion of the Quaich, Murray Cohen.
   
• 11th April 2024
  Bladnoch Waterfall 05 2024 Edition
  Bladnoch, the southernmost distillery in Scotland, has introduced the fifth and concluding edition of the Master Distiller’s Waterfall Series to its range of Lowland single malt Scotch whiskies, Bladnoch Waterfall 05 2024 Edition which will be unveiled at the distillery’s annual Waterfall Day festival event on May 18, 2024.
   
• 11th April 2024
  Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve
  Glenmorangie has unveiled a new no age statement addition to their core range, Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve, and as you could probably guess from its name it is a combination of whiskies matured in three types of casks. Their whisky makers have combined bourbon casks and new charred oak with rye whiskey casks to create the whisky and they describe the new expression as being rich with flavours of pear, candied orange, honeysuckle, and clove.
   
• 11th April 2024
  Bimber Shoulders of Giants Series
  London's Bimber distillery unveils the Shoulder of Giants Series, with bottling's paying tribute to 'Dickens – The Novelist', 'Newton – The Mathematician', 'Shakespeare – The Playwright', 'Copernicus – The Polymath', 'Chopin - The Composer' and 'Curie - The Scientist'.
   
• 10th April 2024
  Loch Lomond Adds 25 Year Old To Its Core Range
  Loch Lomond Whiskies has introduced a new 25 Year Old single malt whisky, the latest gem in the brand's expanding collection. Matured for 25 years in a combination of first-fill, refill, and recharred American oak casks which have been selected and brought together by Loch Lomond Whiskies' master blender, Michael Henry and is described as an intricate whisky that showcases Loch Lomond's signature style of fruity notes, honey sweetness, and subtle smoke.
   
• 9th April 2024
  Kilchoman Launches 'Shake The Farm 2024 Cocktail Competition
  Calling all creative UK bartenders, Kilchoman distillery has launched its inaugural UK-wide cocktail competition 'Shake The Farm 2024', and they are asking you to get creative with their newly released Kilchoman Batch Strength.
   
• 9th April 2024
  Fettercairn Refreshes Domestic & Travel Retail Whisky Ranges
  As Fettercairn distillery enters its 200th Year of producing whisky in the Highlands of Scotland it has introduced a fresh line-up of aged single malt whiskies for both their Domestic and Global Travel Retails whisky ranges, each range now offers whisky drinkers three permanent aged expressions to explore.
   
• 4th April 2024
  Kilchoman Batch Strength Review
  Kilchoman has launched a new core range whisky, and it is outstanding, Kilchoman Batch Strength which has matured in a combination of re-charred red wine casks, Oloroso sherry butts, and bourbon barrels.
   
• 3rd April 2024
  GlenAllachie Unveil 3 Sherry Cask Finished Wood Collection Drams
  The GlenAllachie has unveiled the first 3 of 6 Sherry Cask finished drams in their Wood Collection Series, all the whiskies are the same age and have underwent the same initial maturation then have been finished in different types of sherry casks so they should give whisky drinkers an interesting comparison of different types of sherry cask finishes.
   
• 3rd April 2024
  Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop
  Lochlea reveals the final chapter of Seasonal trilogy series: Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop, it has been exclusively matured in ex-Bourbon barrels, which should allow the floral and fruity notes to take centre stage in the final pour.
   
• 27th March 2024
  Loch Lomond The Open Special Whiskies 2024
  Loch Lomond whiskies unveil two limited edition single malts to celebrate The 152nd Open at Royal Troon this summer - Loch Lomond The Open Course Collection 2024 and The Open Special Edition 2024.
   
• 27th March 2024
  Glenmorangie 25 Year Old Pommard Cask Finish At Heathrow Airport
  Glenmorangie debuts one of their earliest creative experiments at London Heathrow airport, the Glenmorangie 25 Year Old Pommard Cask Finish, a limited travel retail release of 1000 bottles, which they describe as rich and deliciously decadent.
   
• 26th March 2024
  Whyte & Mackay Champions Single Malts At APTRA India Conference
  Whyte & Mackay champions the power of Single Malts as a driver of growth at the inaugural Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association India Conference in Delhi.
   
• 22nd March 2024
  The English Sherry Cask Scoops WWA Best Single Malt Award
  The English Sherry Cask which was recently released into the Norfolk distillery's core range has been named the Best Single Malt at the annual World Whiskies Awards.
   
• 22nd March 2024
  The Dalmore Luminary No2 'The Rare' & 'The Collectible'
  A creative collaboration brings two new limited-edition whiskies to ‘The Dalmore Luminary Series’ curated in partnership with V&A Dundee. The Dalmore Luminary 49 Year Old 'The Rare' 2024 Edition which will be auctioned at Sotherbys in May and The Dalmore Luminary 16 Year Old 'The Collectible' 2024 Edition which will go on sale through whisky specialist shops from April 2nd.
   
• 21st March 2024
  The Glenturret Launches Aberturret Estate House And Gin
  The Glenturret distillery has opened the Aberturret Estate House, a luxury accommodation on the distillery's property which is now available for exclusive hire and coinciding with the opening the distillery has entered the Gin marketplace with the launch of The Aberturret Gin.
   
• 21st March 2024
  New Boss At Scotland's Oldest Distillery - The Glenturret
  In whisky business news, The Glenturret, Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, is about to embark on a new chapter in its 261-year history as it welcomes Jennie Baernreuther as the new Managing Director.
   
• 19th March 2024
  Loch Maberry Stories Of Bladnoch Chapter1
  Bladnoch unveil Chapter 1 of Loch Maberry Stories of Bladnoch, a new limited edition series. Chapter 1 is single cask no. 89, a first fill Californian red wine hogshead which was distilled in 2008.
   
• 19th March 2024
  Berry Bros & Rudd 2024 Spring Release
  Berry Bros & Rudd unveil their 2024 Spring Releases - Benrinnes 1979 Exceptional Cask, Small Batch Glenlossie 2013, Craigellachie 2013, Knockdhu 2012, High Coast Peated 2012, Ardmore 2009, and Guyana 2013.
   
• 19th March 2024
  Maker's Mark Wood Finishing City Series London Edition
  Maker’s Mark has unveiled the London Edition, the final release of its Wood Finishing City Series in global travel retail, presenting a limited-edition collection that encapsulates the distinct character and flavours of some of the world’s most vibrant cities for whisky enthusiasts traversing the globe.
   
• 13th March 2024
  Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 Tickets Now On Sale
  The Glen Scotia distillery in Campbeltown has just unveiled its exciting line-up of events for this year's Campbeltown Malts Festival (May 21st and 22nd), and tickets are now available for purchase as of today at 10am.
   
• 12th March 2024
  Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story Competition 2024 Winner
  The Glencairn Glass crime short story competition 2024 has concluded with a sinister tale involving a Scottish recipe for ‘stovies’ taking the top prize, and a grisly narrative about the peculiar sheep of Greshornish securing the runner-up position.
   
• 12th March 2024
  Scottish Charities Benefit From International Beverage £25K Donation
  International Beverage, one of Scotland's premier spirits producers, has announced the three deserving recipients of this year's Spirit of Our Community Awards.
   
• 12th March 2024
  Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Finished In Argentinian Malbec Wine Casks
  Introducing the limited edition Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Argentinian Malbec Cask Finish, a unique collaboration between two crafts and two master craftspeople who share a vision: a Malt Master and a Winemaker. This release marks Aberfeldy's inaugural partnership of this kind.
   
• 8th March 2024
  Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 7th Annual Limited Release
  Just in time for Easter, the Glasgow-based distiller, blender, and bottler, Douglas Laing, has unveiled their latest annual bottling of their limited edition Scallywag 'The Chocolate Edition' Scotch blended malt. This year the Scallywag Chocolate Edition has underwent a full Sherry cask maturation followed by an extended finishing period in Port casks.
   
• 7th March 2024
  Chivas Brothers Unlocks 'The Vault' A Bespoke Tasting Experience
  Introducing Chivas Brothers 'The Vault' which guides whisky enthusiasts on a sensory tasting adventure at the iconic Strathisla Distillery in Speyside, providing them with exclusive access to Chivas Brothers' coveted portfolio of whiskies.
   
• 7th March 2024
  House Of Hazelwood The Long View One Off Bottling Auction
  The House of Hazelwood The Long View 31 Year Old Scotch blended whisky is a rare one of one bottling created for the OurWhisky Foundation’s first auction - The Demeter Collection.
   
• 6th March 2024
  Ardbeg Unveils Plans For Luxurious Transformation Of The Islay Hotel
  Ardbeg has unveiled plans for a luxurious transformation of The Islay Hotel which it acquired back in 2022, they aim to provide exceptional accommodation, cuisine, and libations for local residents, tourists, and whisky enthusiasts for years to come in what will be known as 'Ardbeg House'.
   
• 6th March 2024
  Glenturret Auction For The Princes Trust Women Supporting Women
  In honour of International Womens Day, the Glenturret distillery is set to auction a bottle of its 12 Year Old single malt adorned with a one-of-a-kind whisky label featuring the names of their 33 female staff behind the whisky they produce. All proceeds from the auction will go to The Prince’s Trust Women Supporting Women initiative.
   
• 5th March 2024
  Lochlea Ploughing Edition Second Crop
  Lochlea Distillery has unveiled the fourth and final release from its Second Crop series: the Ploughing Edition Second Crop. Notably, this expression stands out as the only Lochlea whisky to date with a distinctively smoky profile, achieved through its exclusive maturation in 100% ex-Islay 200 litre casks.
   
• 5th March 2024
  William Grant Unveils Luxury Retail Space At Seoul Incheon Airport
  William Grant & Sons Global Travel Retail has collaborated with Shinsegae Duty Free to unveil the the Scotch whisky company's premier luxury retail space at Seoul Incheon Airport Terminal 2. This exclusive space will showcase their Glenfiddich and The Balvenie collections, including editions only available in travel retail, a diverse selection of rare and aged single malt whiskies, interactive touchpoints, and a bespoke gifting experience.
   
• 1st March 2024
  Tobermory 26 Year Old And Ledaig Triple Wood Limited Editions
  Tobermory Distillery unveils a rare 26 Year Old, the forth and penultimate Oloroso Cask Finish expression in its Hebridean Series alongside a special limited edition Ledaig Triple Wood crafted in collaboration with acclaimed wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan and the esteemed Mull and Iona Community Trust.
   
• 1st March 2024
  The Port Of Leith Distillery Starts Production
  The Port of Leith distillery in Edinburgh, the UK's inaugural vertical distillery, has officially started production, marking a significant milestone for the more than £12m, decade-long project that signals the revival of whisky distillation in Leith.
   
• 28th February 2024
  Glasgow 1770 Unveils 3 New Whiskies In Its Small Batch Series
  Glasgow Distillery unveils three new instalments in its Small Batch Series of single malts. Glasgow 1770 Calvados Cask Finish, Glasgow 1770 Manzanilla Sherry Cask, and Glasgow 1770 Tequila Cask Finish.
   
• 28th February 2024
  InchDairnie Distillery Signs UK Distribution Deal With Disaronno
  InchDairnie Distillery has selected Disaronno International UK Ltd. as its new UK distributor. Starting next month, the brand owner and beverage distributor, Disaronno International, will be responsible for distributing RyeLaw Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky from InchDairnie Distillery.
   
• 27th February 2024
  The GlenAllachie Whisky Range Gets a New Look
  Scotch whisky distillery, The GlenAllachie, has unveiled a fresh new look for its single malt brand, complete with a new logo and packaging. Inspired by the distinctive shape of the distillery's gable end and the brand's upward trajectory, the slanted design elements bring a sense of uniqueness, allure, and visual appeal to the packaging.
   
• 20th February 2024
  New Auchentoshan 24 Year Old Now At Taiwan Duty Free
  Auchentoshan distillery gives a nod to 200 Years of history with the release a 24 Year Old bourbon and sherry cask matured single malt whisky, the oldest expression yet from the Lowland Glasgow based distillery.
   
• 13th February 2024
  Whyte & Mackay A Driving Force in Asia Pacific Travel Retail
  In travel retail whisky business news, Whyte & Mackay has solidified its position as a gold-level partner for the first-ever Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) conference in Delhi from March 19th to 21st. This move comes after remarkable growth in the region, emphasising the company's prominence in the Single Malt category.
   
• 12th February 2024
  Bladnoch 11 Year Old 2023 Release Review
  Review of the ex-Bourbon Barrel matured Bladnoch 11 Year Old, the grassy notes let you know it is a Lowlander from Bladnoch, in fact I would say the Lowland legend of Bladnoch has been reborn in this dram.
   
• 12th February 2024
  Bladnoch 14 For Your Whisky Lover This Valentine's Day
  Scotch Malt Whisky is arguably an affordable taste of luxury, so what better way is there to express your feelings and to spoil the whisky lover in your life on Valentine's Day than a bottle of single malt whisky and what could be more appropriate than a bottle of Bladnoch 14 Year Old to surprise your whisky lover with on February 14th.
   
• 12th February 2024
  Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series Singapore Edition
  Maker's Mark unveil the Singapore Edition in their travel retail exclusive Wood Finishing Series, a limited release of 720 bottles which are now available at Singapore Airport.
   
• 12th February 2024
  Bladnoch Distillery Teams Up With Enotria & Coe
  Bladnoch distillery has joined forces with the prominent wine and spirits distributor Enotria&Coe in a strategic move to amplify the growth of its single malt whisky brand across the UK.
   
• 9th February 2024
  The Glenlivet Rum & Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection
  Introducing The Glenlivet Fusion Cask, a new series of innovative single malt whiskies from The Glenlivet distillery, the series launches with a Rum & Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection which has initially been matured in bourbon barrels then a selected portion of the whisky was finished in innovatively recoopered casks crafted from a combination of wood sourced from first-fill rum and first-fill bourbon casks.
   
• 7th February 2024
  Bruichladdich 18 And 30 Year Old Launches Today
  Bruichladdich today unveiled the inaugural additions to its permanent high-age statement whisky range, two unpeated single malts: The Bruichladdich Eighteen and The Bruichladdich Thirty.
   
• 7th February 2024
  Beam Suntory 'Brand Ambassador Excellence' For Travel Retail
  Beam Suntory which lists Laphroaig, Bowmore, Jim Beam, Makers Mark and Yamazaki amongst its impressive whisky line-up has unveiled a pioneering ‘Brand Ambassador Excellence’ platform, to promote learning and connection to support its Global Travel Retail business.
   
• 5th February 2024
  Kilninian A New Glasgow Based UK Spirits Distributor
  Introducing Kilninian, a new UK spirits distributor, offering a handpicked selection of whisky and gin from both established names and fast-rising brands such as Glasgow distillery's King’s Inch single malt, and the highly rated Turntable blended Scotch.
   
• 30th January 2024
  Holyrood Distillery Secures Funding To Support Growth Plans
  Edinburgh's Holyrood Distillery has successfully secured a significant new funding arrangement in collaboration with Ferovinum, a specialised fintech focusing on wine and spirits. This financial support aims to bolster Holyrood's ambitious plans for domestic and international expansion in 2024 and beyond.
   
• 26th January 2024
  William Grant & Sons Managing Director Travel Retail Steps Down
  A quick piece of whisky business news, David Wilson will be stepping down from his position as Managing Director Global Travel Retail, William Grant & Sons over the coming months.
   
• 25th January 2024
  Suntory Whisky Celebrates 100 Years At Frankfurt Airport
  Beam Suntory celebrates 100 years of Suntory whisky with an activation at Frankfurt Airport and to mark the milestone, the House of Suntory has introduced a series of exclusive, limited-edition whiskies that showcase the exceptional Japanese craftsmanship found in Suntory's whisky distilleries.
   
• 23rd January 2024
  Glenglassaugh Unveils The Serpentine Coastal Cask Collection
  Glenglassaugh Distillery has released The Serpentine Coastal Cask Collection; a collection of old and rare cask bottlings dating back to the 1970s. The Collection launches with three expressions a Glenglassaugh 1974 48 Year Old, 1973 49 Year Old and 1972 51 Year Old.
   
• 22nd January 2024
  Ardgowan Distillery Appoints Seasoned Whisky Stalwart As Chairman
  In whisky business news, Ardgowan Distillery, which will be located in Inverclyde, has bolstered its team by welcoming a seasoned industry leader. The appointment of Paul Currie as the new Chairman comes as the distillery gears up for the launch of its £20 million 'cathedral of whisky,' scheduled to be operational by the end of 2024.
   
• 19th January 2024
  Glenmorangie Barrel Select Calvados Cask Finish 12 Year Old
  Glenmorangie today unveiled the fifth instalment in their Barrel Select series of small batch single malts, an exploration series that delves into the diverse flavour profiles resulting from various cask finishes. This latest instalment is the Glenmorangie Calvados Cask Finish 12 Year Old, the first ever Calvados Cask Finish from the Highland based distillery which they describe as having a 'uniquely floral and fruity' profile.
   
• 18th January 2024
  Lochlea Marks 5th Anniversary With Limited Edition  5 Year Old
  Lochlea distillery, located on a farm in Ayrshire where Roberts Burns once worked, has unveiled its first age statement whisky, Lochlea 5 Year Old, a limited edition vatting of just 5 single casks of Lochlea, it will rather aptly be released for sale on the anniversary of Robert Burns birthday, 25 January, Burns Night!
   
• 15th January 2024
  Experience Glenfiddich Time Re:Imagined At Dubai Airport
  This month William Grant & Sons has launched a series of airport activations at Dubai Airport to commemorate the Glenfiddich Time Re:Imagined collection, the Time Re:Imagined collection showcases the Glenfiddich 50 Year Old, 40 Year Old, and 30 Year Old – each whisky encapsulating a distinct moment in time.
   
• 15th January 2024
  Robert Burns And Whisky
  Rabbie Burns, was a 18th century Scottish poet, lyricist and farmer who had a love for whisky and who is to this day is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
   
• 15th January 2024
  How To Host Your Own Burns Supper Plus Whisky Suggestions
  Burns Suppers can take on either a formal or light-hearted tone, depending on the organisers, here is a short guide on how to host your own Burns Supper, including poetry, food and of course one of Burns loves, whisky, in fact three whiskies from a distillery which would have been local to Burns had he been alive today, Bladnoch.
   
• 15th January 2024
  Bladnoch Vinaya Review
  Review of Bladnoch distillery's entry level Classic Collection core range bottling, Bladnoch Vinaya. The balance of first fill sherry and bourbon casks appears firmly in the bourbon cask corner, but both casks have their say to make for a very enjoyable Lowland dram. A delicious Lowland dram which I have no doubt Rabbie Burns would have loved.
   
• 15th January 2024
  Bladnoch Samsara Review
  Review of Bladnoch distillery's Classic Collection core range Bladnoch Samara, the ratio of ex Bourbon and ex Californian red wine casks selected by Bladnoch whisky maker, Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage has made it for a dram which would pair extremely well with a Cranachan desert or indeed any desert at a Burns Supper.
   
• 15th January 2024
  Bladnoch Liora Review
  Review of Bladnoch distillery's latest addition to their Classic Collection, the Bladnoch Liora, and the first Bladnoch bottled at 'Distiller's Strength' of 52.2% ABV. No surprises here given the selection of Bourbon and New Oak casks, a powerful dram and more than a match for any spicy Haggis at a Burns Supper. The best dram in the Classic Collection so far.
   
• 11th January 2024
  New Gordon & MacPhail CEO To Focus On Benromach and The Cairn
  Gordon & MacPhail, the family-owned whisky specialist based in Elgin, Speyside, has announced the appointment of Phillip White as Chief Executive. Phillip will assume his role in early April 2024, steering the company through its next phase of development with a primary focus on expanding its international footprint for proprietary brands such as Benromach and The Cairn.
   
• 4th January 2024
  Artisanal Spirits Company Acquires US Based Single Cask Nation
  A bit of whisky business news to kick-off the new year, the Artisanal Spirits Company plc, known for its exceptional whisky and global experiences, and the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, has acquired Single Cask Nation, an independent bottling brand based in the US.
   

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