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Glass of cognac on the vintage barrelWhisky barrel bought for £130 goes on sale at £270k

A whisky barrel bought for £130 will go on sale for £270,000. And hilariously, the guy who bought it doesn’t even really like whisky. “I don’t drink Scotch,” says Surrey…

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Michter’s whiskey on a fence post in the sunshine.Michter’s Named the #1 Most Admired Whiskey in the World

Once again Michter’s has been named the #1 Most Admired Whiskey in the World. The newly-released 2026 list published by Drinks International celebrates leading whisky distilleries from around the globe. For…

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The World’s Largest Johnnie Walker Whisky CollectionWorld’s Largest Johnnie Walker Whisky Collection Goes To Auction

Alert to all whisky collectors: the world’s largest Johnnie Walker whisky collection is going to to auction. Whisky Auctioneer will hold a landmark sale this September featuring the most comprehensive…

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Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 Release on a barrel in a warehouse with Glencairn glasses around itA 7-year-old Glen Scotia: The Best Scotch in the World?

Is the World’s Best Scotch really a seven-year-old Glen Scotia? Well, Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 Release has been named Scotch Whisky Taste Master at The Scotch Whisky Masters…

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The first run of Kythe new make spirit.Kythe Distillery Has Begun Distilling

Some welcome news hit our inbox today: Kythe Distillery officially began making whisky on 2 July 2026. The newsletter records this emotional milestone as arriving after a long and “meticulous…

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The Odyssey, a New Collection From Berry Bros. & RuddToast The Odyssey with New Collection From Berry Bros

Have you ever had a dram of whisky at the cinema? It’s a thing of beauty. A great picture deserves a great pairing, after all. The Odyssey arrives to the…

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The Master of Malt Trade Blog Is HereThe Master of Malt Trade Blog Is Here

We’ve launched the Master of Malt Trade Blog today. And yes, you’re allowed to read it too. Before anybody panics, this blog, the one you are reading now, is staying…

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Gordon & MacPhail & Sir Kenny Dalglish Present Vintage MomentsGordon & MacPhail & Sir Kenny Dalglish Present Vintage Moments

Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is set to release the first in its unique series of Vintage Moments and the inaugural set celebrates a Scottish football legend, Sir Kenny Dalglish….

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Scenes from Arbikie's 'A Dram Good Whisky Festival'Arbikie’s ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ To Bring Together More Than 10 Distilleries

Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery will play host to ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ this June, bringing together more than 10 distilleries for a day of tastings, masterclasses and distillery experiences….

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Woven Whisky's new whisky blending facility in Leith, with a hands-on Blending Rooms experience.Woven Announce Blending Rooms Where Guests Become Whisky Makers

Woven Whisky is announcing plans to launch a major new whisky blending facility in Leith, with a hands-on Blending Rooms experience. The independent whisky makers’ dedicated whisky blending visitor destination…

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Archaeologists have excavated the site of an illicit still on Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. Discoveries made include a piece of metal believed to have been used to connect two pieces of the still.Illicit Whisky Still Found After 200 Years

Exciting news for nerds of whisky and history (it can’t just be me), as archaeologists have found an illicit whisky still that was likely hidden for over two centuries. The…

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The new Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited EditionHarrison Ford Co-Directs His Own Limited-Edition Glenmorangie

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…

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A snap of people gathered for the Diageo Rare Series launch eventTasting the New Diageo Rare Series, Including Its Oldest EVER Single Malt

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…

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Charles Leclerc with Chivas Regal 16 Year Old WhiskyCharles Leclerc and Chivas Regal Unveil 16 Year Old Whisky

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…

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Glen Scotia launches Mini Malts Festival in LussGlen Scotia Adds New Whisky Festival To Luss

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…

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Willem Dafoe in the campaign for Willem by Willem alongside an alpaca named honey and the barley manLaphroaig x Willem Dafoe: ‘Willem by Willem’ Is Whisky Without a Script

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…

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