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Industry legend Sandy Hyslop, who is retiring from his role as master blender at Chivas Brothers.New Master Blender For Chivas Brothers As Sandy Hyslop Retires

Whisky legend Sandy Hyslop is retiring from his role as master blender at Chivas Brothers. After more than 40 years at the forefront of Scotch whisky, Hyslop will move into…

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The 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection ArrivesThe 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Arrives

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection lands each autumn, and the 2025 release arrives with its usual fanfare and a very welcome plot twist. The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection now includes…

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The Historic Castletown Mill, restored as a new whisky distilleryHistoric Castletown Mill Restored as New Whisky Distillery

Stannergill Distillery has officially opened its doors inside the newly restored Castletown Mill.  Castletown Mill is one of the most distinctive historic sites on Scotland’s northern coastline. It’s now home…

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Bruichladdich X4+18 Edition 01: the world’s first quadruple distilled single maltBruichladdich X4+18 Edition 01: The World’s First Quadruple Distilled Single Malt

Bruichladdich launches world’s first quadruple distilled 18-year-old single malt Scotch whisky: Bruichladdich X4+18 Edition 01. The release is the first instalment in a four-part series and marks a major milestone…

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#WhiskySanta logo and hand placing a bottle under a Christmas tree#WhiskySanta is back! (with £750,000-worth of festive spirit)

As foretold, the bearded bringer of boozy joy has returned! #WhiskySanta is back for Christmas 2025 with a sleigh-load (£750,000-worth!) of whisky and spirits pressies for you. Ho-Ho-Ho!  #WhiskySanta here….

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In Pictures: Look Inside The New Eden Mill DistilleryIn Pictures: Look Inside The New Eden Mill Distillery

Eden Mill has officially swung open the doors to its brand-new distillery and visitor centre. The sleek, sustainable showpiece that will create whisky and gin for the brand sits right…

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Master of MaltBeware fake Master of Malt website!

We’ve discovered a fraudulent website posing as Master of Malt, designed to trick people into thinking they’re shopping with us. It looks convincing at first glance, but look further and…

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Distillers One of One smashes records with £2.9 million charity haulDistillers One of One Smashes Records With £2.9 million Charity Haul

The third edition of The Distillers One of One whisky auction raised an astonishing £2.9 million. Soaring past its pre-sale estimate of £1.4 million, it set a new record for…

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Gordon & MacPhail unveils the World’s Oldest Single MaltGordon & MacPhail Releases the World’s Oldest Single Malt

Gordon & MacPhail has announced a landmark moment in whisky history. The release of the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky: Gordon & MacPhail 85 Years Old from Glenlivet Distillery….

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Chivas Regal CrystalgoldChivas Regal Crystalgold: The Clear “Whisky”

Today, Chivas Regal unveils its first clear spirit drink: Chivas Regal Crystalgold.    Let’s be nice and clear. This is not whisky. It’s a clear spirit. That tastes a lot like…

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The Glendronach 30 and 40 Year Old arrivesThe Glendronach 30 and 40 Year Old Arrives

The Glendronach has just dropped not one, but two whiskies that will raise your eyebrows higher than the price of a round in Soho. The Glendronach 30 Year Old  and …

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Lochlea unveils its first-ever core rangeLochlea Unveils Its First-Ever Core Range

Lochlea Distillery has just dropped a major milestone in its young history: the launch of its first permanent core range of single malts.  A big move for Lochlea Until now,…

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Michter’s Named World’s Most Admired Whiskey for Third Year in a Row
Michter’s Named World’s Most Admired Whiskey for Third Year in a Row

Michter’s has done it again. For the third consecutive year, the Louisville-based distiller has claimed the title of World’s Most Admired Whiskey, topping Drinks International’s annual ranking. While Michter’s retained…

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The Coleburn Distillery in SpeysideColeburn Distillery Reawakens After 40 Years

One of Speyside’s great sleeping giants is stirring again. Coleburn Distillery, which has lain dormant since 1985, is being brought back to life. D&M Winchester Ltd has led the revival,…

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Ardbeg The Beithir’s TaleArdbeg The Beithir’s Tale Concludes Anthology Series

Ardbeg draws its Anthology series to a close with The Beithir’s Tale. The range of rare and strange single malts concludes with the distillery’s first Islay single malt whisky matured…

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Harrison Ford unveils Glenmorangie as the official whisky of Formula 1Harrison Ford unveils Glenmorangie as the official whisky of Formula 1

Glenmorangie has been named the Official Whisky of Formula 1. The partnership was revealed in a short film starring none other than Harrison Ford, who delivers his verdict with dry…

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