Whisky Focus - Whisky News Archive 2025

• 30th October 2025
  Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured 8 Year Old
  The Glasgow Distillery has announced the latest addition to its acclaimed Glasgow 1770 collection – Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured 8 Year Old single malt whisky. This new limited release of 1,400 bottles marks the second expression in the distillery’s growing range of age-statement single malts, bottled at cask strength.
   
• 28th October 2025
  The SMWS Wham Bam! Festive Dram (Ben Nevis)
  The SMWS has unveiled a 35cl bottle of its Wham Bam! festive dram, accompanied by a long-stem tasting glass, just in time for the holiday season. Distilled at the Ben Nevis distillery, this 11 Year Old whisky was initially aged in an ex-bourbon hogshead for five years before being transferred to a first-fill Spanish oak Oloroso hogshead. It is available to non-members priced at £42, members price is £38.
   
• 24th October 2025
  The Dalmore Red Wine Cask Edition Cask Curation Series
  Highland Single Malt The Dalmore has unveiled the third release in its Cask Curation Series — The Red Wine Cask Edition. To highlight the influence of these special casks, The Dalmore used Château Mont-Redon red wine casks to finish each of the three whiskies in the collection — offering a rare opportunity to experience how these casks shape flavour across three distinct ages: 24, 34, and 43 years old.
   
• 23rd October 2025
  Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured 11 Year Old Review
  Review of the Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured 11 Year Old which captures the duality of Kilchoman’s 100% Islay style perfectly: farm-born peat character meeting the richness of sherry cask maturation. The way they highlight the interplay between the sweet, earthy smoke and the vibrant sherried fruit tones really brings the dram to life.
   
• 23rd October 2025
  Malt Whisky Yearbook 2026 Review
  The Malt Whisky Yearbook 2026 asserts itself as the definitive annual guide for malt whisky aficionados. Now in its 21st edition, this is not simply a reprint, but a fully refreshed, exhaustively updated resource that marries reference with reading pleasure.
   
• 23rd October 2025
  Local Heros Whiskies Launched By The Distillery At Coleburn
  Nestled in the heart of Speyside, The Distillery at Coleburn has launched its inaugural Local Heros series of blended malt Scotch whiskies, Sherry Bomb, Sweet Peat and Big Smoke, marking a bold new chapter in the revival of one of Scotland’s historic whisky sites.
   
• 22nd October 2025
  Ardnahoe 5 Year Old Cask Strength Edition Joins Core Range
  Ardnahoe distillery on Islay has expanded its core line-up with the introduction of a new 5 Year Old Cask Strength release. This young peaty Islay dram has been bottled at 60.9% ABV, has been crafted exclusively from spirit matured in first-fill bourbon barrels.
   
• 21st October 2025
  £10,000 'Very Old & Rare' Whisky Advent Calendar 2025
  Indulge yourself or treat the whisky connoisseur in your life with a Whisky Advent Calendar from Master of Malt with prices starting from£50 up to £10,000.
   
• 20th October 2025
  The SMWS Winter Series - Four Limited-Edition Whiskies
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has introduced its Winter Series – a collection of four exclusive single malt whiskies inspired by the defining moments of the colder months, from October through to January. Launching with The SMWS Spirit of Halloween (Laphroaig) and will be followed by Mistletoe and Whisky (Glenfarclas), We'll Take a Cup of Kindness Yet (Teaninich) and Sing Thy Name! (Linkwood).
   
• 20th October 2025
  Loch Lomond Group's Luss Distillery Now Open
  Luss Distillery which was granted planning permission in February this year by Argyll and Bute Council and Luss Estates has officially opened its doors, welcoming whisky and gin enthusiasts to a brand-new experience by the Loch Lomond Group.
   
• 16th October 2025
  White Peak Wire Works Port Cask Joins Provenance Core Range
  Almost eight years after laying down its first casks, White Peak Distillery continues to shape the landscape of English single malt whisky. Guided by a vision rooted in provenance, heritage, and a true sense of place, the distillery now unveils Wire Works Port Cask – the latest addition to the Wire Works Provenance Core Range.
   
• 15th October 2025
  Douglas Laing The Gauldrons Eclipse Edition
  Glasgow-based independent Scotch whisky maker Douglas Laing & Co. has announced The Gauldrons Eclipse—the first release of its kind in the Campbeltown-inspired collection. This limited edition captures the mysterious essence of The Gauldrons, elevated by a unique finishing period in Orange Wine casks.
   
• 14th October 2025
  Tomatin 2005 Single Cask N0. 40389 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel
  Tomatin unveils rare 2005 Single Cask Bourbon-Matured whisky for UK. Departing from the distillery’s usual maturation in sherry, port, or wine casks, this 2005 edition has been aged solely in a single first-fill ex-bourbon barrel, Cask No. 40389, which they say has produced a whisky with a sweet, fruity, and malty profile that allows Tomatin’s signature tropical notes to shine.
   
• 14th October 2025
  Fettercairn 1824 Martini Whisky Cocktail - Shaken Not Stirred
  Highland distillery Tomatin has introduced a new single cask release, crafted exclusively for the UK whisky marketplace. Departing from the distillery’s usual maturation in sherry, port, or wine casks, this 2005 edition has been aged solely in a single first-fill ex-bourbon barrel, Cask No. 40389, which they say has produced a whisky with a sweet, fruity, and malty profile that allows Tomatin’s signature tropical notes to shine.
   
• 14th October 2025
  Benbecula Distillery Secures £1.5 Million Investment Boost
  Benbecula Distillery, one of Scotland’s newest whisky producers located in the Outer Hebrides, has received a £1.5 million investment boost from the British Business Bank's Investment Fund for Scotland. Delivered through Maven Capital Partners, the funding marks the fund’s first equity investment in the Highlands and Islands and will enable the distillery to scale production, support whisky maturation, and expand its local team.
   
• 14th October 2025
  Vikki Bruce Inducted As A Keeper Of The Quaich
  Vikki Bruce, Managing Director of whisky specialist MacLean & Bruce, has been inducted as a Keeper of the Quaich at the Society’s 70th Ceremony and Banquet at Blair Castle, recognising her outstanding contribution to the Scotch whisky industry.
   
• 14th October 2025
  Dragon in Clouds Fetches $142433 at Distillers One of One Auction
  KANDOBLANC, the visionary maison where art, culture, and rare whisky converge, has achieved a landmark result at the Distillers One of One auction in partnership with Sotheby’s. Its one-of-a-kind creation, Dragon in Clouds, sold for US $142,433, marking the highest price achieved by an independent boutique company and the sixth-highest lot overall among 39 exceptional releases — more than doubling KANDOBLANC’s previous record.
   
• 13th October 2025
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Peat Plants II
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has unveiled the second chapter in its acclaimed Creators Collection with Peat Plants II — a bold quartet of limited-edition peated single malt Scotch whiskies that celebrate the rugged, untamed spirit of Scotland’s Western Isles.
   
• 13th October 2025
  House of Hazelwood & Huntsman Distillers One of One Auction
  House of Hazelwood and Huntsman of Savile Row set new record at the Distillers One of One Auction. In a remarkable convergence of British craftsmanship, House of Hazelwood and Huntsman of Savile Row united to offer a world-first experience at this year’s Distillers One of One auction. Their collaborative lot — the chance to create both a bespoke whisky blend and a custom cashmere tweed jacket — achieved a winning bid of £46,250 ($61,761), exceeding expectations threefold.
   
• 13th October 2025
  Isla Marambio - World's First Whisky Matured In Antarctica
  After three years of ageing under some of the harshest conditions on Earth, the world’s first whisky matured in Antarctica has been revealed — a groundbreaking venture conceived by whisky entrepreneur Daniel Monk, founder of Cask World, and made possible through a partnership with La Alazana Distillery in Argentina.
   
• 13th October 2025
  Clydeside Fortnight Peated Lowland Scotch Malt Whisky
  Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow has revealed the debut of its first-ever peated expression. Called Clydeside Fortnight, the whisky takes its name from the two-week period each year when peated spirit is crafted at the distillery. It now joins Clydeside’s range and becomes available to the public from today.
   
• 10th October 2025
  Glen Moray Tequila Cask Finish & Peated Tequila Cask Finish Review
  Review of the contrasting Glen Moray 2014 Tequila Cask Finish and Glen Moray 2014 Peated Tequila Cask Finish single malts, the distillery's latest limited edition releases in their experimental Warehouse 1 Collection.
   
• 8th October 2025
  International Beverage Spirit of Our Community Awards 2025
  Premium global spirits company International Beverage has announced the return of its community charity initiative for a third consecutive year, reinforcing the company’s ongoing dedication to supporting meaningful causes throughout Scotland. First introduced in 2022, the Spirit of Our Community Awards were created to recognise and reward the people and organisations making a positive difference in Airdrie and Coatbridge, where International Beverage’s head office is located.
   
• 8th October 2025
  Bimber The Spirit of the Underground Release No.8
  Bimber Distillery has announced the launch of the eighth instalment in its acclaimed The Spirit of the Underground Collection, created in partnership with Transport for London (TfL) and facilitated by IMG Licensing. The latest release features four hand-crafted single malts, each inspired by one of London’s iconic Tube stations: Elephant and Castle, Marble Arch, South Kensington, and Kew Gardens.
   
• 7th October 2025
  Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Release No.3
  Glen Scotia has launched the third expression in its Icons of Campbeltown collection — a five-part annual series celebrating the rich history and folklore of Scotland’s former Victorian whisky capital. This limited-edition unpeated Tawny Port Cask Finish 12 Year Old Single Malt takes its inspiration from the Wulver, a legendary creature featured among the saints and beasts carved into Campbeltown’s medieval market cross.
   
• 3rd October 2025
  Bladnoch Loch Maberry Chapter Two
  Bladnoch, Scotland’s oldest privately-owned distillery, has unveiled the second release in its special series Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch. Loch Maberry Chapter Two is a single Cask 450/2006, a sherry butt cask laid down in 2006. The whisky is said to reveal rich notes of coffee, chocolate, and almonds, finishing with a long, nutty almond character.
   
• 3rd October 2025
  The SMWS Refines Their Flavour Profile Offerings
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has has refined their flavour profile line-up with the introduction of eight new flavour profiles for its Signature range, replacing the 12 flavour profiles launched in 2012 to help members navigate its releases.
   
• 3rd October 2025
  Douglas Laing's Big Peat Highball RTD Big Hit In Japan
  Glasgow based independent Scotch whisky producer Douglas Laing & Co. has announced the successful launch of the Big Peat Highball, the first ready-to-drink expression from its iconic Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky brand, Big Peat. Developed in partnership with Japan Import System, the limited-edition serve debuted nationwide in mid-August across 15,000 Japanese retail outlets. The release sold out at remarkable speed.
   
• 1st October 2025
  Review Of Clydebuilt Single Malt Whiskies Bottled By Ardgowan
  Review of six sherry influenced Clydebuilt single malt whiskies from Ardgowan distillery, and if the quality of these sherried drams are anything to go by then they're are some very good whiskies to come from Ardgowan.
   
• 1st October 2025
  Benbecula Distillery Launches Second Private Cask Offer
  Benbecula Distillery, the first official single malt distillery on the Scottish island of Benbecula, has announced the launch of its 2025 Private Cask Offering—the second chapter in a tightly limited three-year series. This year’s release makes just 120 casks available, giving collectors and whisky enthusiasts the opportunity to secure a piece of 'The Spirit of the Hebrides' directly from the distillery, complete with full ownership certification and seven years of insured warehousing.
   
• 1st October 2025
  Ardnahoe Skerryvore XX Limited Edition Single Malt Whisky
  Skerryvore marks 20th anniversary with the release of Ardnahoe Skerryvore XX a limited-edition single malt, a vatting of eight casks personally selected by each member of Skerryvore in collaboration with the Ardnahoe whisky-making team.
   
• 30th September 2025
  Glencairn's Innovation Recognised At Made in Scotland Awards
  Glencairn Crystal, the family-owned crystal glassware specialist, has been awarded Manufacturing Innovation at the inaugural Made in Scotland Awards 2025. This latest recognition follows a landmark year for the business, which also secured the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation and was named a finalist in the Department for Business and Trade Exporter of the Year Award at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards.
   
• 30th September 2025
  Rare Find Partners With Bodegas Barbadillo
  Independent bottler, Rare Find, is marking its 10th anniversary with the launch of its Autumn 2025 collection. The release not only presents four single malts, but also unveils the first results of a landmark collaboration with Bodegas Barbadillo. The collection includes a Longmorn 16 Year Old, Tamdhu 16 Year Old, Secret Speyside 16 Year Old and Benriach 9 Year Old.
   
• 30th September 2025
  Ardbeg Appoints Female Distillery Manager
  Ardbeg has announced that Bryony McNiven will become the iconic Islay malt whisky’s new Distillery Manager – the first woman in the modern era to hold the role. An Islay native and daughter of a former Ardbeg stillman, Bryony follows in the footsteps of sisters Margaret and Flora Macdougall, who managed the Distillery nearly 200 years ago.
   
• 30th September 2025
  Glen Moray Partners With ISPS Handa Senior Open Championship
  As golf season continues in full swing, Speyside distiller Glen Moray is celebrating its ongoing partnership with the ISPS Handa Senior Open Championship, Europe’s only senior major, secured through 2026.
   
• 29th September 2025
  Living Souls Announce Drummygar Distillery Now In Production
  The founders of independent bottler Living Souls have revealed their latest venture: Drummygar Distillery, a working farm distillery that blends time-honoured practices with modern whisky-making.
   
• 26th September 2025
  Ardgowan Distillery Secures Global Distribution Deals
  Ardgowan Distillery has secured new distribution agreements for its Clydebuilt whisky brand, strengthening its presence in key markets across Europe, North America, and Asia.
   
• 26th September 2025
  Jackton Distillery Shortlisted For Three Major Awards
  Independent and family-owned Jackton Distillery, located just outside Glasgow, has been shortlisted for three major honours at this year’s Scottish Whisky Awards, cementing its place among the country’s most exciting whisky-makers. The distillery is a finalist in: Best Blended Scotch – for both its Amontillado and Oloroso expressions, Tourism Destination of the Year and Distillery of the Year.
   
• 26th September 2025
  G & M Trilogy Collection For One Of One Charity Auction
  Marking 130 years in the whisky business, family-owned Scotch whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has revealed a unique trilogy collection to be auctioned at the third Distillers One of One charity event, hosted by The Distillers’ Charity and Sotheby’s. The trio of whiskies are a Gordon & MacPhail Glen Grant Distillery 75-Year-Old, a Benromach 52-Year-Old and a bottle of The Cairn, 3-Year-Old – the inaugural release from Gordon & MacPhail’s newest distillery in the Cairngorms National Park.
   
• 24th September 2025
  Year 2 Of Dalmore’s Portfolio Series Debuts In Global Travel Retail
  The Dalmore has unveiled The Portfolio Series 2025 in partnership with Lotte Duty Free and Singapore Changi Airport, marking the collection’s worldwide travel retail debut. The launch began on 1 September with a one-month exclusive listing period at Changi, coinciding with The Dalmore’s first pop-up at the airport. From October, the collection will roll out to other leading international hubs.
   
• 23rd September 2025
  London Distillery Company Embarque
  The London Distillery Company has unveiled its second single malt whisky: Embarque – a sherry-led expression which was finished in 1st fill Oloroso sherry casks from Bodegas Barbadillo and bottled at 57.7% ABV.
   
• 19th September 2025
  Big Peat Winter Edition & Scallywag Winter Edition
  As the weather starts to turn colder and whisky enthusiasts reach for something comforting, Douglas Laing & Co. is rolling out not one, but two special winter bottling's: Scallywag Winter Edition and, debuting for the very first time, Big Peat Winter Edition which replaces the Big Peat Christmas annual release . These seasonal takes on two of the brand's icons invite drinkers to savour winter with whiskies that are bold, indulgent, and full of character.
   
• 18th September 2025
  Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K 24 Year Old
  Ardbeg Islay single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled the second expression in its ultra-rare Millennium Vintage Series: Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K 24 Years Old, described as a delicately nutty and smoky whisky representing a pivotal chapter in the distillery’s history. This highly limited release is among the very first Ardbeg's ever to be finished in Amontillado sherry casks.
   
• 18th September 2025
  Ferg & Harris Wings of Kintyre 2025 Distillers One of One Auction
  Single cask, single malt whisky house Ferg & Harris has today unveiled its most remarkable release to date: Wings of Kintyre a Springbank single cask 31 Year Old. This gilded showpiece of artistry and craftsmanship has been created exclusively for the upcoming Distillers One of One charity auction.
   
• 17th September 2025
  Glenmorangie A Tale of Spices Review
  Just bumping this up as I tasted it this afternoon. Review of the Glenmorangie A Tale Of Spices, the 6th release in this series from the creative Highland whisky maker. This has no age statement but I would say it is far from being a youngster, I suspect a creative mix of young and old and it certainly delivers its headlined spices and all with a lovely touch of fruit, quite a different Glenmorangie but a very good one.
   
• 17th September 2025
  Glencairn Toasts Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Awards Winner
  The iconic Glencairn Whisky Glass has once again raised a toast to Scotland’s best crime writers. For the sixth consecutive year, Scottish family business Glencairn Crystal proudly sponsored The McIlvanney Prize for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year and the Bloody Scotland Debut Crime Novel of the Year at the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival.
   
• 17th September 2025
  Glenmorangie's Distillers Offer Visitors Behind-The-Scenes Tours
  Glenmorangie Distillery is opening its doors like never before. For the very first time, visitors can step behind the scenes at the award-winning Highland distillery and meet the legendary Distillers of Tain, the makers behind one of the world’s most celebrated single malts – and the stars of Glenmorangie’s Once Upon a Time in Scotland film series with Harrison Ford.
   
• 17th September 2025
  Glenfiddich 19 YO In Partnership With Aston Martin Formula One
  William Grant & Sons has announced the launch of a high-profile global airport campaign celebrating the release of its latest travel retail exclusive: the Glenfiddich 19 Year Old Limited Edition, created in partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team.
   
• 16th September 2025
  Bowmore 11 Year Old Travel Retail Exclusive
  Bowmore, Islay's oldest licensed distillery, has unveiled the Bowmore 11 Year Old, the latest addition to its portfolio, available exclusively in global travel retail. This new expression marries the Bowmore character with the richness of a sherry cask finish.
   
• 16th September 2025
  New Global Spirits Senior Leadership At International Beverage
  In whisky business news, International Beverage, has today unveiled the structure of its new International Spirits Senior Leadership Team, while also bidding farewell to UK Managing Director, Malcolm Leask.
   
• 11th September 2025
  Kilchoman At 20 A Journey From Cask No.1 To Modern Islay Icon
  In 2025, Kilchoman Distillery celebrates its 20th anniversary – a milestone that marks not just two decades of whisky-making, but the revival of a lost tradition on Islay. When founder Anthony Wills set out to build Kilchoman in 2005, it was the first new distillery on the island in over 124 years. Kilchoman Distillery at 20, from Barley to Bottle, a journey of Independence, Tradition, and Innovation.
   
• 8th September 2025
  Ardbeg House Hotel Opens And Offers Guests 3 New Whiskies
  Ardbeg House hotel opens just a short walk from the distillery blending world-class Scottish hospitality with the flavours, stories and eccentric spirit of Ardbeg’s island world. At the heart of the Ardbeg House experience are three exclusive whiskies available only on Islay they are Ardbeg House Reserve, Ardbeg Homecoming and Ardbeg Badger Juice.
   
• 8th September 2025
  International Beverage Appoints New Master of Whisky Creation
  International Beverage, a leading global spirits company, has appointed Sarah Burgess as its new Master of Whisky Creation. Sarah will lead a team of expert whisky makers, driving the company’s commitment to producing distinctive, flavour-led whiskies which includes Old Pulteney, Balblair, Speyburn and anCnoc single malts, as well as Hankey Bannister blended whisky.
   
• 3rd September 2025
  Kilchoman 100% Islay 15th Edition
  Kilchoman has announced the release of their 100% Islay expression for 2025, this is the 15th Edition in the series and this years expression has been drawn from 54 ex-bourbon barrels distilled in 2014 and 2015 making it an 9 year old whisky.
   
• 3rd September 2025
  Tomatin Owner Takara Shuzo Launches Kurokabegura New Make Spirit
  Takara Shuzo International, owner of Tomatin and the historic Japanese Shirakawa Distillery, has launched Kurokabegura New Make Spirit in the UK — a rare preview of the distillery’s forthcoming single malt Japanese whisky.
   
• 2nd September 2025
  Meikle Tòir Turbo 2025 Edition
  The GlenAllachie Distillers Company has unveiled the Meikle Tòir Turbo 2025 Edition, the third release in its celebrated annual small-batch heavily peated series.
   
• 2nd September 2025
  Glenmorangie A Tale of Spices
  Glenmorangie A Tale Of Spices is the 6th release in this series from the creative Highland whisky maker, this one is a marriage of spirits finished in four distinct cask types – including an experimental maturation in Moroccan red wine casks.
   
• 1st September 2025
  Jura 12 Year Old Now Leads The New Look Jura Whisky Range
  Jura has announced that Jura 12 Year Old will now serve as the brand’s new entry-level whisky within its core age-statement range, replacing Jura 10 Year Old, which is being discontinued. Alongside this change, Jura is introducing a refreshed, simplified packaging design across its single malt range.
   
• 29th August 2025
  Lochlea Unveils First Core Range - The Lochlea Single Estate
  Lochlea, the farm-to-cask distillery located in the heart of Ayrshire, has introduced its first permanent core range of single malts, joining the much-acclaimed Our Barley within the Lochlea Single Estate Range. Lochlea’s new core range introduces three distinctive expressions—Lochlea Orchard & Oak, Lochlea Dark Briar, and Lochlea Smoke without Fire.
   
• 29th August 2025
  Bladnoch Supports Wigtown Book Festival 2025
  Bladnoch, Scotland’s oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery, will once again join forces with the Wigtown Book Festival as the celebrated literary event enters its 27th year. Running from 26 September to 5 October 2025, the ten-day festival takes place in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town and home to the 208-year-old Bladnoch Distillery.
   
• 27th August 2025
  Master of Malt A Secret Speyside Distillery 10 Year Old Review
  Review of the recently launched Master of Malt A Secret Speyside Distillery 10 Year Old, pear supported by apple and vanilla are the stars of this show supported by the oak. I would guess an ex-Bourbon cask matured, Speyside single malt whisky, and if someone told me that this was distilled at the Glenlivet distillery I would not be surprised.
   
• 27th August 2025
  Master of Malt Relaunch Their Independent Bottling's
  Master of Malt, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year is marking the occasion with a relaunch of it Independent Whisky Bottling's offerings and for the first time the collection will be available beyond its own website, reaching whisky retailers and multiple markets worldwide.
   
• 26th August 2025
  Win A Bottle of Kilchoman Cask No.1 20 Year Old Bottle 1 of 1
  Do you fancy getting your hands on a bottle of Kilchoman 20 Year Old, not just any bottle but Bottle 1 from Cask No. 1. Kilchoman has launched a prize draw, offering whisky lovers the once-in-a-lifetime chance to win the very first bottle of 20 Year Old Kilchoman, drawn directly from Cask No.1.
   
• 26th August 2025
  Glencairn Crystal Celebrates 25 Years Of The Glencairn Glass
  This year marks a landmark celebration for Glencairn Crystal as the iconic Glencairn Whisky Glass turns 25. Since its debut in 2000, the Glencairn Glass has become the definitive whisky glass for distillers, connoisseurs, and collectors worldwide. Crowned with the Queen’s Award for Innovation, it has cemented its status as a modern classic — purpose-built to heighten the whisky experience and now recognised as the official glass of whisky.
   
• 26th August 2025
  The House Of Suntory Partners With Qatar Duty Free
  Suntory Global Spirits has unveiled its first-ever House of Suntory experiential pop-up in partnership with Qatar Duty Free, bringing the artistry of Japanese whisky and premium white spirits to Hamad International Airport.
   
• 26th August 2025
  Glenfiddich 19 Year Old To Debut At TFWA World Exhibition 2025
  William Grant & Sons is set to make a statement at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2025 with the debut of the Glenfiddich 19 Year Old Limited Edition, a global travel retail exclusive created in partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team.
   
• 25th August 2025
  The GlenAllachie Sinteis Series 2015
  The GlenAllachie Distillery has unveiled Sinteis Part II, a 2015 single malt matured in Scottish Virgin Oak and Oloroso Sherry casks, offering a fresh perspective on the untapped potential of virgin oak when balanced by the depth of sherry maturation.
   
• 15th August 2025
  PRAKAAN The Tribura Series Thai Single Malt Reviews
  Review of the recently released PRAKAAN Tribura Series, Thailand's first single malt whiskies which launched with 3 whiskies, PRAKAAN Select Cask, PRAKAAN Double Cask and PRAKAAN Peated Cask, all produced in a very Scotch like way but matured in quite unique underground warehouses.
   
• 15th August 2025
  The SMWS Creators Collection - Tales Of The Worm Tub
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has unveiled the fourth release in its acclaimed Creators Collection: Tales of the Worm Tub – This latest instalment celebrates the Bold, the Rich and the Robust. Honouring traditional whisky-making methods, this trio of Speyside whiskies which were distilled in the Craigellachie, Mortlach and Benrinnes distillery's respectably offers three distinct interpretations of the iconic worm tub.
   
• 14th August 2025
  Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old
  Glenmorangie has unveiled Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Distilled in Glenmorangie's iconic stall stills, this whisky has absorbed the creamy, fruity influence of their designer bourbon casks over the decades, before being combined with a sprinkling of Madeira-cask-finished Glenmorangie for more depth and fruitiness.
   
• 14th August 2025
  New Glen Scotia 12 Year Old
  Campbeltown distillery Glen Scotia has unveiled a new 12 Year Old single malt, which is said to place its signature style and maritime influence firmly in the spotlight. Matured entirely in first-fill bourbon casks which is said to have created a single malt which is brimming with tropical fruit notes, seamlessly balanced by Glen Scotia’s signature maritime influence.
   
• 14th August 2025
  The GlenAllachie Fires Up With Energy Saving Distillation
  The GlenAllachie is powering ahead with energy-saving distillation technology with the launch of a groundbreaking distillation system designed to cut energy usage during the wash distillation process by more than 50%. This move is part of a wider suite of sustainability measures at the Speyside distillery. These include a move away from natural gas to electricity, partly powered by 144 on-site solar panels.
   
• 14th August 2025
  The Dalmore Unveils 2025 of The Portfolio Series Travel Exclusive
  The Dalmore is extending its tribute to the world of design with the second release of its Global Travel Retail exclusive whisky collection, The Portfolio Series 2025, created in collaboration with its long-standing partner, V&A Dundee, Scotland’s national design museum.
   
• 11th August 2025
  Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release Review
  Review of the Isle of Raasay distillery's first-ever Marsala Cask single malt. A delicious, bright and complex 'young' dram which opens with fresh orchard fruits and gentle sweetness which deepens into honey, spice, and soft peat on the palate, and lingers with a long, evolving finish where fruit, toffee, and oak spice gracefully intertwine.
   
• 11th August 2025
  Sliabh Liag Distillers Unveils Ardara Single Malt Irish Whiskey
  The Ardara Distillery in Donegal announces the launch of Ardara Single Malt Irish Whiskey, a heavily peated, triple distilled, all grain-in whiskey that signals a bold revival of Donegal’s lost distilling tradition.
   
• 6th August 2025
  Ardgowan Distillery Now Offering Whisky Tours
  Recently opened Ardgowan Distillery is now offering a guided exploration of the distillery and warehouse, followed by a tutored tasting of three whiskies from Ardgowan's portfolio of Clydebuilt independent bottling's.
   
• 6th August 2025
  Glasgow 10 Year Old Royal Mile Whiskies Fringe Festival Exclusive
  The Glasgow Distillery has announced the release of its second limited edition 10 Year Old single malt, celebrating a decade of whisky production. Created in collaboration with renowned Edinburgh based whisky retailer Royal Mile Whiskies, this special bottling will debut exclusively at Whisky Fringe—Edinburgh’s premier whisky festival, which draws more than 1,700 enthusiasts each year.
   
• 5th August 2025
  Ardbeg Anthology The Beithir's Tale 15 Year Old
  Ardbeg today unleashed The Beithir's Tale, the Final Chapter in its Anthology Series which is a creamy, aromatic 15 Year Old creation, this unique release pays tribute to a mythical, serpent-like beast and marks a first for the Distillery: maturation in bespoke bourbon casks crafted to Ardbeg’s exacting standards.
   
• 31st July 2025
  GlenAllachie Adds Single Casks To Meikle Tòir Peated Malts Range
  Independent Speyside distillery The GlenAllachie has announced the first single cask releases in its peated Meikle Tòir range: a 2018 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (distillery exclusive) and a 2019 Oloroso Sherry Hogshead (online exclusive). Hand-selected by Master Distiller Billy Walker, these cask strength expressions are said to showcase the distillery’s bold peated character, enriched by sherry cask maturation.
   
• 25th July 2025
  Glencairn Crystal Finalist For 2025 Exporter Of The Year Award
  Family-owned Scottish crystal specialist Glencairn Crystal has been named a finalist for the Department for Business and Trade Exporter of the Year Award at the 2025 Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards. This recognition follows the company’s recent win of the King’s Award for Innovation, further cementing its status as a world-class leader in its field.
   
• 25th July 2025
  White Peak Wire Works Necessary Evil Finish
  Independent Derbyshire distillery White Peak is launching the third edition of its limited-run favourite: Wire Works Necessary Evil Finish. The finishing casks—originally STR (shaved, toasted, recharred ex-red wine barrels)—first matured Wire Works whisky, then Thornbridge’s stout (crowned World’s Best Flavoured Beer at the 2024 World Beer Awards), before returning to White Peak for a final transformation.
   
• 22nd July 2025
  Fielden Hazybower
  Fielden Whisky has introduced Hazybower, the second release in its Fieldnotes whisky collection – described as a vivid homage to the wildflowers and herbs that naturally thrive among the grains in England’s rich, biodiverse landscapes. Limited to just 1,000 individually numbered bottles, this year’s expression is said to be a fresh, floral portrait of the English countryside, capturing its vibrant spirit in every sip.
   
• 17th July 2025
  Old Pulteney Polaris 2025 Distillers One of One Charity Auction
  International Beverage has today revealed Old Pulteney Polaris—its most exceptional Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whisky to date—crafted exclusively for the 2025 Distillers One of One charity auction. This one-of-a-kind creation showcases a rare 47-year-old expression of the famed Maritime Malt, making it the oldest release in Old Pulteney’s history. Valued between £26,000 and £40,000.
   
• 17th July 2025
  Glasgow Distillery Adds Ruby Port Cask Finish To Core Range
  The Glasgow Distillery—renowned for its innovative small-batch, cask-finished single malts—has unveiled a new permanent addition to its core range: Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
   
• 17th July 2025
  Ardgowan Launches Six Clydebuilt Single Malts
  Clydebuilt, the independently bottled Scotch whisky brand from Ardgowan Distillery Company, has unveiled six new small-batch Single Malt releases, including three Single Cask expressions.
   
• 17th July 2025
  Bladnoch Accelerates Its Distribution In France
  In whisky business news, Bladnoch, Scotland’s oldest privately-owned Scotch whisky distillery, has announced a strategic partnership with premium spirits distributor Maison Villevert to accelerate its growth in France.
   
• 17th July 2025
  The Epicurean Three Wood Finish
  Douglas Laing & Co. has unveiled the latest limited release expression of their Epicurean Scotch Lowland blended malt whisky, The Epicurean Three Wood Finish where Virgin Oak, Ex-Bourbon and Sherry Casks converge to deliver depth and complexity.
   
• 10th July 2025
  The Macallan Timeless Collections
  The Macallan has unveiled a striking new visual identity for its Double Cask, Sherry Oak, and Colour Collections—crafted by renowned designer David Carson. Despite the visual transformation, the whisky inside remains unchanged—delivering the same unmistakable balance, elegance, and refinement for which The Macallan is known.
   
• 10th July 2025
  The Elizabeth Tower Whisky Returns
  Murray McDavid and the House of Commons join forces to celebrate history in a bottle with the release of Big Ben 35 Year Old Scotch single grain whisky which was distilled Cameronbridge Distillery in 1987.
   
• 10th July 2025
  Glasgow Distillery Opens Its Doors To The Public This Month
  Glasgow Distillery is set to welcome visitors this month when it opens its door to the public for the very first time with the launch of The Glasgow Distillery Experience.
   
• 4th July 2025
  Glen Scotia Presents The King With Bespoke 25 Year Old Bottling
  To mark the visit of King Charles III to Campbeltown yesterday 3 July 2025, the Glen Scotia Distillery presented His Majesty with a bespoke bottling of its prized 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky. The special edition bottling features a custom engraving that reads: 'To celebrate the royal visit of King Charles to Campbeltown, 3rd July 2025.'
   
• 4th July 2025
  Tenkyo Distillery In Japan Unveils KAZE Founder's Reserve Legacy
  Tenkyo Distillery proudly pays tribute to its late founder, Shunsuke Koike, with the release of KAZE Founder's Reserve LEGACY—a distinctive blend matured and bottled in Aizu, where Scottish spirit meets Japanese craftsmanship.
   
• 1st July 2025
  Glenmorangie Unveiled As Official Whisky of Formula 1
  Harrison Ford announces Glenmorangie Scotch single malt whisky as the Official Whisky of Formula 1 in a witty new short film for the brand.
   
• 1st July 2025
  Fielden The Heart Cut Release #16
  Fielden The Heart Cut Release #16 is a rare creation, this 100% rye whisky was matured for over two years in a massive 600L, 45 Year Old ex-Solera Oloroso sherry cask sourced from a bodega in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, on the windswept coast of Spain’s sherry triangle.
   
• 1st July 2025
  Rare Find Summer 2025 Releases
  Rare Find unveils its 2025 Summer Collection of single malts, which includes single malts from Craigellachie, Annandale, Glenglassaugh, Pulteney and Braeval.
   
• 27th June 2025
  Rock Island 16 Year Old Sherry Edition
  Douglas Laing has unveiled their latest limited-edition release under their Rock Island blended malt whisky brand: Rock Island 16 Year Old Sherry Edition. Building on the success of the 14 Year Old Sherry Edition launched in 2023, this new expression is said to take the Island Malt profile to deeper levels of complexity. Matured for an additional two years in Sherry casks, the 16 Year Old is said to offer a richer, more layered flavour experience.
   
• 23rd June 2025
  Ardgowan Distillery Fills Its First Cask
  Independent Scotch whisky producer Ardgowan Distillery Company is now in production, the distillery has filled its first cask with new make spirit, marking a major milestone following the completion of its distillery build earlier this month.
   
• 23rd June 2025
  Vapour Names Director To Drive Spirits Industry Transformation
  Speyside Labs, the company behind the innovative digital platform Vapour, has announced a strategic leadership expansion to support its next phase of international growth. Through Vapour, the company enhances efficiency, precision, and transparency across production, maturation, blending, and bottling. Vapour delivers real-time traceability, automated compliance, and direct customer access to stock management—empowering operators to make data-informed decisions that support sustainable growth.
   
• 23rd June 2025
  Isle of Harris The Hearach Croft Strength Travel Retail Exclusive
  Isle of Harris distillery has unveiled two new travel retail exclusive spirits for you to look out for on your travels this summer, the Isle of Harris The Hearach Croft Strength single malt Scotch whisky and Isle of Harris Tidal Strength Gin.
   
• 23rd June 2025
  The London Distillery The Golden Union English Blended Malt
  The London Distillery Company ((TLDC) continues its revival with the launch of The Golden Union: Release No.1 – A Field in England, the debut expression in a new series of English blended malt whiskies.
   
• 19th June 2025
  Glenfarclas 70 Year Old 1953 The Distillerys Oldest Whisky To Date
  Glenfarclas unveils its oldest whisky to date, the Glenfarclas 70 Year Old which was distilled back in 1953 and matured in first-fill sherry casks which produced only 262 bottles after 70 years.
   
• 16th June 2025
  Bladnoch Wave II: Distillery & Spirit
  Bladnoch has just unveiled the second release in its Wave Master Distiller's Collection, Bladnoch Wave II: Distillery & Spirit. This second release in The Wave series is said to highlight Bladnoch’s distinctive distillery and spirit character. It brings together a marriage of re-charred butts and barrels with first-fill ex-bourbon casks, all unified in the second Amontillado sherry tun. This careful process is said to showcase the fruity, floral profile that defines Bladnoch’s signature Lowland style.
   
• 12th June 2025
  Glen Moray 12 Year Old Smoky Review
  Review of the new Glen Moray ‘Smoky Twelve’ – A Peated Twist on a Speyside Classic. An absolutely delicious, moreish dram with enough peat to satisfy any diehard peathead, its a creamy vanilla sweet peat so it lets the fruit have a say also. A quality peated dram and the 46.3% ABV bottling strength just adds to the flavour pleasure, a quality serious rival for any peated Islay bourbon cask matured whisky but with a lovely fruity edge.
   
• 11th June 2025
  Fielden Whisky Headline Sponsor At Groundswell Festival 2025
  Fielden Whisky—known for their English Rye whisky and their roots in regenerative farming—will be a key partner of this year’s Groundswell Festival, the UK’s leading event for regenerative agriculture and sustainable land management. Held on 2–3 July 2025 at Lannock Farm, Hertfordshire, Groundswell.
   
• 11th June 2025
  Dál Riata Distillery In Campbeltown Gets The Go Ahead
  Campbeltown's whisky revival continues with the rise of Dál Riata Distillery which has just been given the go ahead with the issuing of building warrants on 5th June 2025 from Argyll & Bute Council.
   
• 11th June 2025
  Monkey Mixer Truck At Chhatrapati Shivaj Airport Mumbai
  Monkey Shoulder, the rule-breaking whisky from William Grant & Sons, is making waves once again—this time with a travel retail first. The brand’s iconic Monkey Mixer Truck has rolled into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai for an attention-grabbing three-month activation.
   
• 11th June 2025
  Suntory Unveils Trio Of Activations At Singapore Changi
  Suntory Global Spirits has teamed up with Lotte Duty Free and Changi Airport Group to roll out a series of activations at Singapore Changi Airport this summer. At the heart of the initiative is Suntory Time, this immersive experience spotlights a handpicked range of premium Japanese spirits from The House of Suntory, including Toki Blended Whisky, Roku Gin, and Haku Vodka. The second major activation spotlights Maker’s Mark, featuring the limited-edition Wood Finishing City Series – Singapore Edition.
   
• 6th June 2025
  PRAKAAN Thailand's First Premium Single Malt Whisky Goes Global
  PRAKAAN Thailand's first single malt whisky begins worldwide roll out of their Tribura Series, 3 whiskies, 2 unpeated and 1 peated, all produced in a very Scotch like way but matured in quite unique warehouses.
   
• 2nd June 2025
  Antiquary 15 Year Old Review
  Looking for Father's Day whisky gift ideas for your whisky loving Dad, how about a malt rich Antiquary 15 Year Old Claret Casks matured Scotch blended whisky which could match many more expensive single malts for quality and flavour pleasure.
   
• 2nd June 2025
  Ardbeg Committee Toasts Two New Leaders
  The Ardbeg Committee ushers in a new era of leadership as long-standing Distillery figure and Committee Chair Jackie Thomson passes the smoky torch to Master Blender Gillian Macdonald and Visitor Centre Planner Bryony McNiven, a proud Islay native.
   
• 2nd June 2025
  Douglas Laing Scallywag Noir
  Douglas Laing unveil the next limited edition instalment of their Scallywag Speyside Scotch blended malt whisky, Scallywag Noir which has primarily matured in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks.
   
• 28th May 2025
  The SMWS Wandering Alchemy 10 Year Old Review
  Review of The SMWS Alchemy 10 Year Old, a blend of single malt whiskies crafted from whiskies sourced from each of Scotland’s five whisky-producing regions: Speyside, Highlands, Lowlands, Islay, and Campbeltown, these whiskies were matured in a selection of ex-American Bourbon, Oloroso, Pedro Ximenez, and HTMC hogsheads. An enjoyable balanced dram with layers of heather honey, raisin, and treacle up front, gently wrapped in peat and wood smoke. A touch of stem ginger, salt, and liquorice adds complexity without overwhelming the palate.
   
• 27th May 2025
  The London Distillery Company Renascence – The Revival Release
  The London Distillery Company marks a new beginning with the launch of ‘Renascence – The Revival Release’, the distillery’s first whisky release since its relaunch earlier this year. Matured in a blend of refill barrels and first-fill sherry casks it is a limited release of 410 bottles, bottled at 58% ABV and will be available exclusively through Berry Bros. & Rudd starting 6th June.
   
• 23rd May 2025
  SMWS Release Fathers Day Gift Pack Available To Non Members
  Treat your dad to a 'Father's Day Flight - For a Dramtastic Character', three specially selected whiskies from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and you dont need to be a member to get hold of a pack.
   
• 23rd May 2025
  Big Peat Fèis Ìle 2025 Unveiled
  Douglas Laing & Co. unveils its Big Peat Fèis Ìle 2025 Limited Edition—an annual tribute to the spirit of Islay and the world-famous festival that celebrates it. This year’s limited edition is a 2010 Vintage, matured exclusively in carefully selected Refill Hogsheads.
   
• 22nd May 2025
  Jura Fèis Ìle 2025 Bottling Unveiled
  Jura has unveiled their special release bottling for the Fèis Ìle 2025, a single cask release—Cask No. 1895—a 17 Year Old single malt matured in a single Oloroso Sherry butt Cask No. 1895. Bottled at a cask strength of 55.3% ABV, there will only be 300 bottles available. The bottling will be available exclusively at the distillery on 30th May, and there are a few tickets still remaining for this year’s Feis Ile celebration on Jura, which can be purchased via the Jura distillery website.
   
• 22nd May 2025
  Loch Lomond Group Acquires The New York Distilling Company
  Loch Lomond Group has acquired the New York Distilling Company which produces the Jaywalk Rye Whiskey brand, a standout in the American Whiskey category. Jaywalk features multiple expressions, each built around the rare Horton Heirloom Rye—an ancient grain originally brought from Europe to the New World in the 17th century.
   
• 22nd May 2025
  Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 3
  Lochlea Distillery has unveiled Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 3—the latest in its annual series of limited-edition cask strength releases. This year’s release marks a daring evolution in the series, combining the deep richness of Oloroso sherry casks with the bold character of ex-Islay peated casks—a combination never before explored by Lochlea.
   
• 19th May 2025
  Inter Bev Completes £7 Million Warehouse Investment
  International Beverage completes construction of six new warehouses at their Airdrie Scottish headquarters. The £7 million investment boosts cask storage capacity for future growth plans.
   
• 19th May 2025
  Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Celebrates 25 Years Of Visitor Centre
  To mark 25 Years of the Dewar's Aberfeldy visitor centre the distillery has released a new Exceptional Cask Series limited edition single malt - Aberfeldy 22 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish.
   
• 13th May 2025
  Graham Eunson Announces Retirement From Tomatin Distillery
  Graham Eunson, Master Distiller and Distillery Operations Director at Tomatin, has announced his retirement, concluding an illustrious 34 year career in the Scotch whisky industry. To honour Graham’s legacy, Tomatin has unveiled a limited-edition release: Tomatin Legacy Makers – Graham Eunson Edition, crafted from two casks—one refill hogshead from 1990, and one French oak barrique from 2011.
   
• 13th May 2025
  Trossachs Cooperage Set To Open In Callander
  Trossachs Cooperage revives traditional craft in Callander with £1.3M investment in Scotland’s Whisky Industry. The new facility delivers 12 skilled jobs, apprenticeship opportunities, and a fresh wave of confidence for the sector.
   
• 12th May 2025
  3 New Glasgow 1770 Limited Edition Wine Cask Finish Whiskies
  Glasgow Distillery has unveiled three limited-edition single malt whiskies, each finished in rare wine casks, as the latest releases in its acclaimed Small Batch Series. The Glasgow 1770 Limited Edition Wine Cask Finish Whiskies are Constantia Wine Cask Matured, Syrah Wine Cask Matured and Pineau des Charentes Wine Cask Matured.
   
• 9th May 2025
  Bladnoch Wave II And The Line-up For Wave Day This Summer
  Bladnoch unveils the line-up for Bladnoch Wave Day and announce the release of Bladnoch Wave II single malt which will be revealed on the day and available to taste and buy at the distillery.
   
• 8th May 2025
  Glen Scotia Elements of Campbeltown Release Number One: Air
  Glen Scotia, the renowned Campbeltown distillery, has unveiled its oldest and most distinguished expression to date—Glen Scotia 50 Year Old Elements of Campbeltown – Release Number One: Air. Crafted by time and the forces of nature, this extraordinary release is the first in the new Elements of Campbeltown collection.
   
• 7th May 2025
  The Dalmore Luminary Series 2025 - Two New Limited Editions
  The Dalmore Luminary Series No.3 was officially unveiled today, a series which celebrates the intersection of whisky-making mastery and visionary architectural design. At the heart of this release is The Dalmore Luminary 2025 Edition – The Rare: an extraordinarily limited 52 Year Old Single Malt, the oldest ever in the Luminary Series. Alongside it is The Dalmore Luminary No.3 – 2025 Edition – The Collectible, a 17 Year Old Single Malt presented in a case inspired by The Rare.
   
• 7th May 2025
  Kilchoman 20th Anniversary Cask Series - 20 Casks - 4 Whiskies
  Kilchoman, a family run farm distillery based on the rugged west coast of Islay is celebrating 20 years of whisky production with the release of the Kilchoman 20th Anniversary Cask Series, for which they have selected 20 casks to create 4 single malt whiskies, 2 ex-bourbon editions, a 14 Year Old and a 18 Year Old, and 2 ex-sherry expressions, a 14 Year Old and a 15 Year Old.
   
• 7th May 2025
  2 New Douglas Laing Old Particular Wine Cask Collection Releases
  Douglas Laing & Co. unveils the next chapter in its Old Particular Wine Cask Collection, two Single Cask expressions: a Old Particular Jura 13 Year Old and a Fettercairn 14 Year Old. Each whisky has been uniquely finished in hand-selected wine casks, carefully chosen to amplify their distinctive character.
   
• 6th May 2025
  Glencairn Crystal Awarded The King's Award for Enterprise
  Scotland's world leading crystal glassware company, Glencairn Crystal, has been awarded The King's Award for Enterprise - the fourth time in the company’s history it has received this prestigious accolade.
   
• 6th May 2025
  House of Suntory Opens Boutique Shop In Hainan Airport China
  As Hainan’s Free Trade Port policies are fully implemented this year, the location is set to become an increasingly attractive destination for affluent Chinese consumers seeking premium retail and travel experiences—many of which were previously pursued overseas.
   
• 1st May 2025
  Fielden Whisky Summer Events Supporting Regenerative Farming
  Fielden Whisky reveals summer partnerships to promote regenerative farming practices starting on 17 May in partnership with Daylesford Organic, followed by an appearance at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, then in July they will be the headline whisky sponsor at Groundswell Festival.
   
• 30th April 2025
  Glen Moray Unveils Two Maple Syrup Cask Finish Spirit Drinks
  Glen Moray continues to explore in cask maturation, and its latest release comes in the form of two limited edition 'Spirit Drink' releases, one peated, one unpeated and each has been finished in Canadian maple syrup casks—a first for the Elgin-based distillery.
   
• 30th April 2025
  Littlemill Echoes Of The Past Release Number One 34 Year Old
  Littlemill unveils 'Echoes of the Past' Release Number One, a 34 Year Old single malt from Scotland's oldest licensed distillery. This is the first of four annual releases in this new series, crafted from one precious Oloroso sherry cask, each annual release will yield only 50 bottles, allowing the remaining spirit to continue aging and deepening in character. With each instalment, the whisky’s development will be revealed as it absorbs further influence from its sherry cask finish.
   
• 29th April 2025
  GlenAllachie Sinteis Series 2014 Chinquapin & PX Cask Matured
  GlenAllachie launches a new limited-edition series called Sinteis (pronounced 'sin-teesh') which launches with a GlenAllachie 2014 Chinquapin & Pedro Ximénez Cask Matured single malt.
   
• 29th April 2025
  Ready To Drink Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball Launches In USA
  Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky has launched its first ready-to-drink (RTD) product in the U.S., just in time for summer. The new offering, the Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball, delivers the brand’s signature serve in a convenient, portable can.
   
• 28th April 2025
  Whisky Festival Season Events With The SMWS
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is embracing the spirit of exploration this whisky festival season with a series of exciting events and a collection of specially selected single cask and blended releases.
   
• 24th April 2025
  Ardbeg Smokiverse - Ardbeg Day 2025 Bottling Unveiled
  Ardbeg has unveiled the special limited edition release that will mark Ardbeg Day 2025—Ardbeg Smokiverse, which was created using a high gravity mash that they say intensified flavour-active acetate esters, giving rise to a fruit-forward, tropical spirit unlike anything seen before.
   
• 24th April 2025
  The Dalmore Partners With The British Council
  The Dalmore Single Malt Whisky has announced a distinguished new partnership with the British Council as a Supporting Partner of the British Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2025.
   
• 23rd April 2025
  Timorous Beastie Moscatel Finish Limited Edition
  Douglas Laing's Timorous Beastie Highland Blended Malt introduces the third and final instalment in its 'Cheese Cellar Collection' with the unveiling of the Moscatel Finish Limited Edition.
   
• 23rd April 2025
  Dhavall Gandhi Unveils Whisky Cask Tailored For Indian Climates
  Whiskymaker and maturation specialist Dhavall Gandhi has unveiled a whisky cask developed specifically for the Indian climate, created in an exclusive partnership with Spanish cooperage and winemakers José y Miguel Martín.
   
• 17th April 2025
  Review Of The Recently Launched SMWS Two To One Series
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has kicked off an exciting new series of ultra small-batch releases called ‘Two to One’. Each bottling in this experimental collection marries just two casks of single malt from the same distillery. I got hold of one of the first releases in the new series an outstanding peated Bunnahabhain which began life in two bourbon hogsheads before being re-racked at five years old—one into a first fill American oak Pedro Ximénez hogshead, the other into a second fill Oloroso hogshead.
   
• 17th April 2025
  The SMWS 'Whispers of Spring' Creators Collection
  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has unveiled ‘Whispers of Spring’ as the third release in their Creators Collection. This release is four rare aged whiskies showcasing seasonal elegance, aged from 27 to 35 Years the whiskies were distilled at Bladnoch, Fettercairn, Miltonduff and Tormore distilleries.
   
• 15th April 2025
  Loch Lomond The Open 2025 Editions
  Loch Lomond Whiskies unveils two new expressions in celebration of The Open 2025, marking the 153rd Championship which is at Royal Portrush this year. The two limited edition releases are The Open Course Collection 2025, a masterful 22 Year Old single malt and The Open Special Edition 2025 which has been finished in first-fill Chianti wine casks.
   
• 15th April 2025
  Scottish Craftsmens Association 26th Annual Whisky Experience
  Review of the Scottish Craftsmen’s Association 26th annual whisky event and the whiskies tasted on the night by guest writer and Scotch Malt Whisky forum member, Murray Cohen. The whiskies were The Hierarch Isle Of Harris First Release, Glen Garioch Macbeth Series 31 Year, Glen Scotia 18 Year, Lindores Friar John Cor and Benromach 21 Year.
   
• 14th April 2025
  William Grant & Sons Opens Malt Whisky Space At Mumbai Airport
  William Grant & Sons has unveiled its first permanent installation in the Arrivals terminal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, expanding its presence in one of India’s busiest travel hubs. Located in the newly renovated Arrivals store, the dedicated space showcases its iconic malts—Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, and Monkey Shoulder—and complements the brand’s existing Departures presence.
   
• 11th April 2025
  Tamnavulin To Open The Public During The Speyside Festival
  Tamnavulin is set to open its doors to a limited number during the Speyside Festival this May. If you want a look inside the home of this increasingly popular Speyside dram be sure and book early!
   
• 11th April 2025
  Glasgow 1770 10 Year Old Single Cask
  The Glasgow Distillery, who revived single malt whisky production in Glasgow, is marking a decade of whisky making with its oldest release yet: Glasgow 1770 10 Year Old Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
   
• 9th April 2025
  Douglas Laing Strathearn Batch 02
  Douglas Laing & Co. unveils Strathearn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Batch 02. Crafted from a vatting of 31 handpicked casks, the batch includes both legacy stock and whiskies distilled under Douglas Laing’s stewardship. Strathearn Batch 02 retains the signature cask marriage that defined the original release—bringing together ex-Bourbon, Virgin Oak, and ex-Sherry Oak casks. With a purposeful dial-down of the Virgin Oak influence.
   
• 9th April 2025
  Suntory Global Spirits Opens Shop-In-Shop At Mumbai Airport
  Suntory Global Spirits unveils flagship travel retail space in Mumbai Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Arrivals. Curated to reflect a perfect harmony of East and West, the Mumbai store features an inviting layout with intuitive navigation through branded wall bays. Shoppers can browse an exceptional range of Scotch, American, and Japanese whiskies—including Bowmore, Maker’s Mark, Hakushu, and Hibiki.
   
• 4th April 2025
  Kilchoman Loch Gorm 10 Year Old 2025 Review
  Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2025 the distillery's deliciously sherry rich annual release has been released with a 10 Year Old age statement. If you enjoy sherry-kissed peat, this one’s hard to top—a refined, extremely flavourful dram that delivers depth without overpowering. Outstanding! It is the first age statement dram from the Islay farm distillery this year marking it 20th anniversary and without beating about the bush you couldn't really ask or expect much better than this for this style of whisky.
   
• 2nd April 2025
  Tomatin Double Cask 13 Year Old Travel Retail Exclusive
  Here is one to watch for on your travels this summer, Tomatin has unveiled a Double Cask 13 Year Old travel retail exclusive single malt which was matured in bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a 1 litre bottle for an RRP of £54.95.
   
• 2nd April 2025
  Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival Limited Edition 2025
  Glen Scotia distillery in Campbeltown has unveiled its Campbeltown Malts Festival limited edition bottling for 2025, a heavily peated 9 Year Old cask strength single malt which was initially matured in first-fill bourbon barrels before spending five months in the Ribera del Duero red wine casks sourced from Spain’s prestigious winemaking region.
   
• 1st April 2025
  Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Unveil Whisky Explorer Experience
  Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery is launching its latest whisky adventure—the Whisky Explorer Experience—designed to immerse visitors in the rich heritage, craftsmanship, and flavours of Dewar's Blended Scotch and Aberfeldy Single Malt.
   
• 1st April 2025
  New Murray McDavid Whisky Shop Opens At The Old Bank Forres
  Aceo Ltd, the Scotch whisky specialist and owner of the independent bottler Murray McDavid, has announced that they will be opening a Murray McDavid Whisky Shop at The Old Bank in Forres, Speyside. The whisky shop which opens later this week will be housed in the historic former Bank of Scotland building on Forres High Street, which dates back to 1852, this exciting venture underscores Aceo’s commitment to Forres and its rich whisky heritage.
   
• 28th March 2025
  BBC Uncovers Whisky Cask Scammers
  The BBC has uncovered a massive investment fraud involving Scotch whisky casks, revealing scams worth millions of pounds. Victims were sold overpriced or even non-existent casks, with some fraudulently resold multiple times. The investigation detailed how convicted fraudster Craig Brooks operated two sham companies—Cask Whisky Ltd and Cask Spirits Global Ltd—promising lucrative returns. Another company, Whisky Scotland, vanished after taking investors' money.
   
• 28th March 2025
  Tomatin Cooper Named  Icons of Whisky ‘Cooper of the Year’ 2025
  Allan Bartlett, cooper at Highland distillery Tomatin, has been named ‘Cooper of the Year’ at the 2025 Icons of Whisky Awards.
   
• 27th March 2025
  The GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Named World’s Best Single Malt
  The GlenAllachie has once again been crowned the World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards, with its 12 Year Old expression earning the prestigious title.
   
• 26th March 2025
  Sample Bladnoch With Their New 'Dram Back' Initiative
  Bladnoch has launched an innovative global tasting initiative, giving whisky enthusiasts more opportunities to experience its bold Galloway spirit. The new 'Dram Back' program brings Bladnoch’s taste-first philosophy to life, allowing whisky fans to sample its renowned single malts. The initiative debuts with Bladnoch Wave I: Time & Maturation and will later expand to three more popular expressions—Bladnoch Alinta, Bladnoch Samsara, and Bladnoch 8 Year Old.
   
• 26th March 2025
  Distillers One of One Shares The Results Of Their Charity Auction
  The Distillers’ Charity has published its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing the outstanding achievements of the Youth Action Fund over the past year. Established in early 2022 through proceeds from the success of the inaugural Distillers One of One Auction, the Fund was created to support young people in Scotland—particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
   
• 25th March 2025
  Harrison Ford New Glenmorangie Episode - The Mountain
  Glenmorangie today unveiled the latest instalment of its global campaign featuring the legendary Harrison Ford and once again he brings his signature wry humour to life. Episode 8, titled The Mountain, is said to be Ford’s favourite in the 12-part series—it features a scenic debate between the actor, his ‘inner voice,’ and director Joel Edgerton, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Loch Glass in Northeast Scotland.
   
• 25th March 2025
  Bruichladdich Organic Barley 16 Aged Years Travel Retail Exclusive
  Bruichladdich expands its global travel retail collection with the launch of Bruichladdich Organic Barley 16 Aged Years. This travel retail exclusive single malt makes its world debut this month at Singapore Changi Airport, as part of the innovative Changi 1st initiative.
   
• 24th March 2025
  Gleann Mor Rare Find 2025 Spring Single Cask Release's
  Gleann Mor Rare Find, the independent bottler of single cask and small batch whiskies, is kicking off its 10th anniversary with a line-up of new single malts, each marking a unique milestone in the brand’s journey.
   
• 21st March 2025
  Loch Lomond Golden Week Global Whisky Sampling
  Loch Lomond Whiskies is launching its most extensive global sampling initiative to date, 'Global Whisky Week', inviting whisky enthusiasts worldwide to join in celebrating a golden year of achievements. As an award-winning independent distiller, the brand is marking this milestone by offering more people the chance to experience the craftsmanship and character that have made its single malts among the world’s most revered.
   
• 18th March 2025
  Lochlea Ploughing Edition Third Crop - The Final Seasonal Release
  Lochlea unveils its final Seasonal release, Lochlea Ploughing Edition Third Crop, which they say is its smokiest whisky to date.
   
• 13th March 2025
  The SMWS Release 2 Contrasting Nantou Taiwanese Whiskies
  The latest flavour adventure from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society reveals two whiskies distilled in March 2018 in the Nantou distillery, Taiwan. Matured in the same kind of cask but very different whiskies.
   
• 11th March 2025
  Dhavall Gandhi unveils The YUKARI Collection
  Avant-garde whiskymaker and artistic director Dhavall Gandhi is set to embark on an exciting new journey in 2025 with the launch of the YUKARI Collection. In Japanese, "YUKARI" signifies connection—often used to describe deep bonds between people, places, and traditions.
   
• 11th March 2025
  Irish Distillers To Pause Production At Their Midleton Distillery
  Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers is set to pause whiskey production at its Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland. The distillery, known for crafting iconic Irish whiskeys like Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare, Method and Madness, Spot and Powers, will pause operations from April until the summer 2025.
   
• 6th March 2025
  The SMWS International Women's Day Selection
  For the second year in a row, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is celebrating International Women’s Day with the release of five special-edition single malt whiskies, selected by an all-women Tasting Panel.
   
• 5th March 2025
  Kilchoman 13 Year Old Review
  Kilchoman has released a limited edition 13 Year Old which has been matured in a mix of bourbon barrels, octaves, and Calvados casks resulting in an absolutely delicious apple cider infused sweet peaty Kilchoman dram.
   
• 5th March 2025
  Glasgow Distillery Celebrates 10 Years Of Whisky Making
  The Glasgow Distillery is celebrating a major milestone today—ten years since filling its very first whisky cask. Founded with the goal of reviving Glasgow's rich whisky-making heritage, the distillery filled Cask No. 1 on March 5, 2015. This marked the beginning of its journey, leading to the launch of its flagship single malt, Glasgow 1770 The Original, in 2018.
   
• 4th March 2025
  Glenmorangie Lasanta 15 Year Old
  A new Glenmorangie Lasanta 15 Year Old expression is set to replace the outstanding Lasanta 12 Year Old we are familiar with, what will the additional 3 years maturation bring, find out in April when it is set to hit the shelves.
   
• 4th March 2025
  Whyte & Mackay Gold Sponsor for APTRA India 2025
  In global travel retail business news, Whyte & Mackay, a leading name in the spirits industry with over 175 years of whisky craftsmanship, is set to return as a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 APTRA India Conference. Taking place in Mumbai from April 7-9, the event will bring together key players in duty-free and travel retail to explore India’s vast market potential.
  
• 12th February 2025
  Isle of Raasay Cask Strength 3rd Edition
  Isle of Raasay Distillery has unveiled the third edition of its Isle of Raasay Cask Strength Scotch single malt whisky. This limited-edition release follows the same distinctive six-cask recipe as The Draam but is bottled at its natural cask strength. Na Sia, meaning "The Six" in Gaelic, represents Raasay’s unique approach to maturation, where peated and unpeated spirit age separately in three cask types: Rye Whiskey, virgin Chinkapin oak, and Bordeaux red wine before being married to create this whisky.
   
• 9th February 2025
  One For Whisky Lovers - Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Cask Review
  Review of the Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Cask. Are you looking for a special Scotch single malt whisky to give to the whisky lover in your life as a Valentine's Day gift? How about the Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Cask, you will be hard pushed to find a more delicious example of a Port Cask finish than this Highlander.
   
• 6th February 2025
  Ardbeg Eureka Marks 25th Anniversary Of The Ardbeg Committee
  Ardbeg distillery is celebrating 25 years of the Ardbeg Committee with the release of Ardbeg Eureka, a limited Committee exclusive release which has been created in conjunction with Committee members. Eureka is a fusion of Pedro Ximénez sherry cask-aged whisky and roasted malt spirit matured in bourbon casks.
   
• 5th February 2025
  Glenglassaugh Pauses Production In Light Of 22% Decline In Sales
  Amid  suggestions that Glenglassaugh distillery is to close which were generated by postings on social media, owners, Brown-Forman, have confirmed that the distillery will temporary halt production at Glenglassaugh amid difficulties facing the Scotch whisky industry. They are implementing a shared production model with BenRiach, which will involve periods of production alongside occasional silent seasons, Glenglassaugh will be silent until the end of this year.
   
• 5th February 2025
  Glencairn Crystal Honoured At China-Scotland Business Awards
  Glencairn Crystal, the internationally acclaimed Scottish glassware company famous for its whisky tasting glass, and leading China digital marketing agency Emerging Comms have been awarded Marketing Campaign of the Year at the 2025 China-Scotland Business Awards.
   
• 4th February 2025
  The House of Suntory Opens Boutique At Frankfurt Airport
  Suntory Global Spirits has launched a new shop-in-shop boutique at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 1’s B-West store, showcasing premium spirits from The House of Suntory portfolio. This marks the brand’s first dedicated shop-in-shop in Europe and represents a significant milestone in its travel retail expansion.
   
• 31st January 2025
  The SMWS Homecoming A Premium Collection Of Four Single Malts
  Following The Creators Collection launch last month, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) unveils Homecoming, a premium four-whisky collection featuring bespoke labels by Edinburgh artist Shona Hardie, celebrating The Vaults, SMWS’s historic Leith home.
   
• 28th January 2025
  Harrison Ford Becomes The New Face Of Glenmorangie
  Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled a new global campaign featuring the legendary Harrison Ford. Renowned for his iconic film roles, Ford brings his signature wry humour to life in a series of episodic films directed by actor and filmmaker Joel Edgerton.
   
• 28th January 2025
  Kilchoman Shake The Farm Cocktail Competition 2025
  Calling all creative UK bartenders, Kilchoman distillery has launched its annual UK-wide cocktail competition 'Shake The Farm 2025', and they are asking you to get creative with their single malt whisky.
   
• 14th January 2025
  The SMWS Cask No. 88.31 Supper Sipper For Burns Night
  With the anniversary of Scotland's National Bards Burns birth less than a couple of weeks away, 25 January, an event which is celebrated the world over with a Burns Supper I thought this new release today from the world's biggest whisky club, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) may be of interest to you, The SMWS Cask N0. 88.31 Supper Sipper.
   
• 10th January 2025
  The SMWS Skooshy Stroopwaffel Small Batch Heresy Range
  Happy New Year all and our first foot in the Whisky News section for 2025 is a new release from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and as always from The SMWS the whisky's name is as creative as the whisky itself. Skooshy Stroopwaffel, the 30th release in the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's experimental small-batch Heresy range, an undisclosed 10 Year Old Speyside single malt which was initially matured for 8 years in American Bourbon Hogshead casks then finished for 2 years in four fresh European oak sherry butts from Spain’s renowned Juan Pino cooperage.
   

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