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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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MAD MEN, Jon Hamm in 'The Doorway, Part 1' (Season 6, Episode 1, aired April 7, 2013), 2007-, ph: Michael Yarish/©AMC/courtesy Everett CollectionJon Hamm Just Roasted Don Draper’s Whisky Taste

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…

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Laggan Bay Distillery on IslayLaggan Bay Opens: The 11th Islay Whisky Distillery

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…

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Football manager Alan Curbishley with fans in a stadiumJameson, Drinkaware, and Alan Curbishley Know Your Score

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…

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Ardbeg Dolce at a Sicilian sceneArdbeg Dolce Brings Marsala Sweetness to Islay Smoke

Ardbeg Dolce is the 2026 Ardbeg Day release, landing during Fèis Ìle on 30 May, with early access for Committee members from 26 May. The hook is simple. This is…

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Chivas Regal 18 Year OldBrown-Forman and Pernod Ricard Confirm Merger Talks

Today, Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard confirm the merger talks are no longer rumour.  Both companies reveal they’re in discussions about a potential “business combination”, following reports that broke on 26…

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The logo for the World Whiskies Awards 2026What Is The World’s Best Whisky 2026? Bowmore 21 Year Old

The World’s Best Whisky 2026 has been named. The World Whiskies Awards were last night and named what its judges deemed the best of the best. The big headline. Bowmore…

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Torabhaig Taigh on the Isle of SkyeTorabhaig Taigh: The First Core Range Whisky Lands

News today has broken that Torabhaig Taigh will become the first permanent release from the Isle of Skye distillery.  Previously, Torabhaig has added whiskies to its Legacy Series, a range…

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