Glenturret might be Scotland’s oldest working distillery, but it’s not stuck in the past. Tucked into a scenic glen in Crieff, Perthshire, the Highland whisky maker has been producing the…
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It’s back. Is it a Kraken? Is it a mermaid? A, wait, that’s just another Kraken, isn’t it? No, it’s Dr Squid Gin! Yes, the best thing inspired by brainy…
Once upon a time, rye whisky was seen as a strictly North American pursuit – all spice and swagger, hailing from strongholds of Pennsylvania and Canada. But that’s changing fast. …
Whisky and chocolate. Two of life’s great pleasures – and, when paired properly, an outrageously good combo. Done badly? It’s chaos. Sweet clashing with smoke, tannins turning bitter, and expensive…
Three bold single malts, one distillery, and a whole lot of sherry-soaked splendour. Glendronach has unveiled its latest opus: The Master’s Anthology – a trio of Highland single malts curated…
There are rare whiskies, and then there’s this. Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six is the final release from the Old Midleton Distillery – a series-capping drop that’s as…
The fourth instalment of On The Way, Chichibu Distillery’s cult-status single malt series, has just been announced. Which means I get the excuse to talk about a very fine distillery….
Two single malts. One ultimate dram-off: Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak vs. Highland Park 12 Year Old. The world of sherried Scotch whisky is a rich and fruity one….
The English whisky scene has been quietly booming for years – and now it’s getting a proper spotlight. The very first English Whisky Week (EWW) has been announced, running from…
From animal feed to cosmetics, it’s not just the spirit that’s evolving. Even how we deal with whisky waste is getting smarter. For years, the by-products of whisky distillation –…
Following a low-key pilot in 2024, Johnnie Walker’s latest permanent expression – Black Ruby – is making its global debut. After soft launches in Mexico City, Sydney, and San Juan,…
Ardnamurchan Distillery is a new name in Scotch whisky, but one that already commands a certain respect. Set in the remote wilds of the Ardnamurchan peninsula – all untouched beauty…
I drink. In fact, I’ve built my career around drinking. I’ve been doing this job 9-5, seven days a week, for over seven years, and I was a bartender for…
Some bottles are made to be shared. Others are made to make headlines. Controversial spirits are nothing new and over the years there’s been numerous examples. Whether they ruffled feathers…
You read that headline right. European whisky makers can no longer use the term rye whisky. This is not an April Fool’s gag. But as of 1 April 2025, a…
UPDATE: This product has now been discontinued*. Chocolate = good. Whisky = good. Dalry Milk 16 Year Old? Ridiculously good. New whisky alert! Introducing our latest whisky, a 16-year-old single…
The World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky returned to London with all the usual fanfare last week. It was a big night in London for both bottles and the…
The Glenrothes has just dropped its oldest-ever release – and you’re going to need a hammer to get into it… Meet The Glenrothes 51 Year Old, a single malt aged…
This week, The Lakes Distillery unveiled its flagship whisky: The Lakes Signature Single Malt. Launching a permanent core range expression is a milestone moment for one of English whisky’s brightest…
Let’s get this out the way early: yes, some celebrity drinks are nonsense. Half-baked concepts thrown in a bottle with a famous name and a premium price tag. What’s so…