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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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The Master of Malt indie range is back and better than everThe Master of Malt Indie Range is Back and Better Than Ever

Still Independent. Still obsessed with great whisky. Hello everyone, it’s us. Master of Malt. We’re not just the retailer to top all other retailers. We’ve also been bottling the world’s…

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Ardgowan Distillery Fills Its First CaskArdgowan Distillery Fills Its First Cask

Ardgowan Distillery has filled its first cask. After years of planning, building, and some prayers to the great god Imhotep (that might have just been me), production has kicked off….

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Glenfarclas releases oldest whisky: 70 years matured!Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old: The Oldest Ever Distillery Release

Glenfarclas is releasing its oldest whisky. Distilled on 20 November 1953, Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old was laid down in first-fill sherry casks and has spent seven decades maturing in the distillery’s traditional…

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Speyside Distillery becomes a “Lost Distillery”Speyside Distillery Becomes a “Lost Distillery”

Speyside Distillery is set to become Scotland’s next “lost distillery”.  The brand’s parent company, Speyside Distillers Company, confirmed plans to relocate operations in 2025, marking the end of whisky distillation…

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Eagle Rare 12 Joins the Nest: Buffalo Trace Expands its Award-Winning LineupEagle Rare 12 Joins the Nest: Buffalo Trace Expands its Award-Winning Lineup

Buffalo Trace Distillery has given its Eagle Rare lineup a significant feather-ruffling with the launch of Eagle Rare 12. The new whiskey contains bourbon of at least 12 years old…

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Jaywalk RyeLoch Lomond Buys The New York Distilling Company

The Loch Lomond Group has announced it’s snapped up Brooklyn-based New York Distilling Company (NYDC) in a move that plants a flag in American whiskey territory and marks a significant…

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Glen Scotia unveils Oldest Ever Whisky: a 50yo single maltGlen Scotia Unveils Oldest Ever Whisky

Glen Scotia has gone and done it – released the oldest whisky in its history. Introducing Elements of Campbeltown Release Number One: Air – a 50-year-old single malt, bottled in…

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The Smoke Awakens: InchDairnie Unleashes KinGlassieThe Smoke Awakens: InchDairnie Unleashes KinGlassie

InchDairnie Distillery has released its first single malts: KinGlassie Double Matured and KinGlassie Raw. They mark a bold step for the Fife-based outfit, which until now has been known chiefly…

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We use whisky decanters for various reasonsWhat India Tariffs Deal Means for Scotch whisky

Some big news for whisky this week. Slashed tariffs, a billion-pound boost, and a foot firmly in the world’s biggest whisky market. Are things finally looking up? India and UK…

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Enter now to claim a bottle of Compass Box Scot FreeFree Whisky, Anyone? Compass Box Gives Away 61 Bottles

Never one to play it safe, Compass Box is making waves again. This time, by giving away 61 bottles of whisky. For FREE! The brand is releasing Scot-Free, the world’s…

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Boutique-y Whisky Adds New Whiskies to Core RangeBoutique-y Whisky Adds New Whiskies to Core Range

That Boutique-y Whisky Company has added three new whiskies to its core range. You can buy them all now from Master of Malt! It started, like most good things. With…

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Hawk’s Rock Distillery replaced Lough GIllSazerac Takes Flight with Hawk’s Rock Distillery

The distillery formerly known as Lough Gill has a new name: Hawk’s Rock Distillery. Sazerac Company – the spirits giant behind Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and Pappy Van Winkle –…

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