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Loch Lomond Buys The New York Distilling CompanyThe 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…
Caol Ila: A Brand SpotlightCaol Ila – the Sound of Islay. Perched on Islay’s northeastern shores, the Scotch whisky distillery boasts magnificent views across the narrow sea channel that gives it its name, with…
Top 10 High-Strength WhiskiesThere are whiskies, and then there are high-strength whiskies. Whiskies in bold. Whiskies. Like that. The kind that clock in at 50% ABV or more, pack your palate with flavour, and…
The Dalmore Luminary Series EndsThe Dalmore Luminary Series has sadly ended with the launch of Edition No.3. The final chapter is a two-part release that includes The Dalmore 17 Year Old Luminary No. 3…
InchDairnie’s Ian Palmer Talks KinGlassie WhiskyRemember when InchDairnie Distillery teased its follow-up to RyeLaw with two new single malts – KinGlassie Double Matured and KinGlassie Raw? Both have now arrived at Master of Malt, and…
A Mini Guide to Nikka WhiskyIn the world of Japanese whisky, Nikka sits comfortably on the shortlist of “legends.” Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the man who studied distillation in Scotland and then brought that know-how…
What Makes Blanton’s Such a Cult Classic?There’s bourbon, and then there’s Blanton’s. The first name in single barrel whiskey, this Kentucky-born legend set the template for what premium bourbon could be – and still sets the…
Top 5 Whiskies for Summer SippingYes, whisky. Even when the sun’s out. After a spring that actually remembered how to be sunny, the good times keep coming in the UK. In this heat, you need…
Sherry Bomb 8 Year Old vs Peat Bomb 8 Year OldWhen it comes to whisky, some people want mystery and intrigue. Others prefer to know where they stand. To drink whisky that does exactly what it says on the bottle. …
What India Tariffs Deal Means for Scotch whiskySome 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…
Havana Club Tributo 2025 is Cuban rum meets Irish whiskey. Not for some saccharine tale of star-crossed spirits finding each other across a crowded bar. But because it makes sense….
Glen Grant: What is the Secret to this Speysider’s Success?Glen Grant is a whisky distillery in Rothes, Speyside. It was founded in 1840. It’s one of the world’s best-selling single malt Scotch whiskies. It was a brand before brands…
The Singleton’s New Gourmand Collection ReviewedSometimes Mondays aren’t so bad. Yesterday, I headed to a tasting of The Singleton’s new Gourmand Collection at No. 41 Burlington Arcade, Mayfair, upstairs in the boutique and tasting rooms…
Free Whisky, Anyone? Compass Box Gives Away 61 BottlesNever 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…
Sazerac Takes Flight with Hawk’s Rock DistilleryThe 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 –…
A Day in the Life of a Whisky Distillery – With Copper RivetEver wondered what a typical day looks like at a whisky distillery? We spent the day at Copper Rivet Distillery in Chatham, Kent, to see how the magic happens –…
