Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews

Harrison Ford unveils his very own limited edition whisky: Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition. A long-time whisky fan, the Hollywood actor has helped create something to his taste after falling…

May 4, 2026Adam O'Connell

Today marks the unveiling of Diageo Rare Series. I was treated to a sneak preview of this prestigious new collection with Diageo’s master blender Dr. Craig Wilson, and senior global…

April 30, 2026Emma Symons

Chivas Regal and Charles Leclerc today announce the launch of Chivas Regal 16 Limited-Edition. It’s the the first 16 year old expression in the brand’s history and the Monégasque motorsports…

April 30, 2026Adam O'Connell

With the week around St. George’s Day being defined as English Whisky Week, I’m continuing my series of deep dives into some of the English distilleries that have been exciting…

April 29, 2026Dave Worthington

Glen Scotia is spreading the vibes this May by bringing a new two-day whisky festival to Luss Distillery. The Campbeltown distillery is introducing the ‘Glen Scotia Mini Malts Festival’ to the…

April 28, 2026Adam O'Connell

The Dalmore distillery tour has changed. Reopening its doors for the first time after COVID, the Highlanders are not presenting a shinier version of the same old distillery tour. We…

April 27, 2026Adam O'Connell

Laphroaig has never exactly played it straight, so teaming up with Willem Dafoe and asking people to describe its new whisky – Willem by Willem – however they fancy feels…

April 24, 2026Adam O'Connell

UPDATE: THE MYSTERY DROP BOXES HAVE NOW OLD SOLD OUT! The first Master of Malt – Mystery Drop is here. Part competition, part adventure, part invitation to roll the dice…

April 23, 2026Master of Malt

The World Cup is approaching and we’ve got fine whisky to put into bottles.  Yes, the Master of Malt Bottling Line extends with five new limited edition bottles ahead of…

April 16, 2026Adam O'Connell

Loch Lomond Whiskies is now nine years into its partnership with The Open Championship, and for 2026, the distillery has released a pair of limited edition whiskies. Marking the 154th…

April 16, 2026Adam O'Connell

The House of Angostura has given its rum range a fresh look, but it’s the brand’s renewed outlook that’s really worth your time. Most people know the name for Angostura…

April 15, 2026Adam O'Connell

The Virginia Distillery Company sits up in the Blue Ridge Mountains making very fine American single malt. It’s less cowboy hats, more careful cask work. It’s the kind of operation…

April 13, 2026Master of Malt

Turns out Don Draper had expensive suits, great hair, and absolutely “mid” whisky taste. That’s according to Jon Hamm, the actor who played him. Hamm was chatting about the new…

April 7, 2026Adam O'Connell

Laggan Bay opens as Islay’s 11th whisky distillery. Family-owned company Ian Macleod Distillers confirms the news today, revealing the first cask was filled on opening day – 2 April 2026. Laggan…

April 7, 2026Adam O'Connell

Is there any sensation quite like returning from the long weekend and seeing Alan Curbishley in your inbox? The answer is, no, of course, and I appreciate anybody who doesn’t…

April 7, 2026Adam O'Connell

When you get an invite to a tasting of Talisker 47 Year Old Magma, or Talisker’s oldest whisky to date, you don’t ask too many questions. You show up. Which…

April 7, 2026Adam O'Connell

For years now, Tomatin has been part of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. Not in a corporate, logo-on-a-lanyard way. In a “we built a bar, poured drams, and hosted some of…

April 6, 2026Adam O'Connell

Scotland has single malt. America has bourbon. Ireland has single pot still whiskey. And yet, when people talk about prestige whiskey, they still reach for single malt like it’s the…

April 2, 2026Adam O'Connell