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Check out the all latest news relating to whisky - including Scotch Whisky, American Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, Japanese Whisky; whisky styles including single malt, blended malt, blended whisky and grain whisky; top whisky-producing regions like Islay, Speyside and The Highlands; and top distilleries and brands like Ardbeg, Balvenie, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Macallan.
A Quick Guide to Indian Whisky
A Quick Guide to Indian Whisky

For years, Indian whisky was largely known for mass-market blends catering to its enormous domestic audience.  But in recent decades, something remarkable has happened: India’s whisky scene has evolved into…

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Bruichladdich Day Feis Ile 2022Fèis Ìle 2025: What’s Going On

If Islay is the whisky lover’s paradise, then Fèis Ìle is its biggest, boldest party. Every year, the island throws open its doors — and its distilleries — to welcome…

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The NightcapHebridean Distilleries: The Island Creators Redefining Scotch Whisky

The Hebrides are a rugged archipelago off Scotland’s northwest coast, home to windswept landscapes, ancient traditions, and—more than ever—outstanding whisky.  Islay has long been known for its whisky prowess. But…

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Top 10 American WhiskeysTop 10 American Whiskeys

American whiskey isn’t just one thing. It’s a sprawling, character-packed category filled with history, innovation, and, most importantly, flavour.  There’s an American whiskey for every mood and moment. Here are…

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Peated Irish whiskey from Warterford DistilleryPeated Irish Whiskey: A Lost Tradition Reignited

For many, peated whiskey is synonymous with Islay and Scotland. But Ireland has a deep-rooted history of peat-smoked spirits that stretches back centuries. Given that nearly 20% of Ireland is…

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Midleton Distillery celebrates 200 yearsMidleton Distillery Celebrates 200 Years

In 1825, the Murphy family established an Irish whiskey distillery: Midleton. Two centuries later, the name is one of the most famous in whiskey. It’s more than just one building….

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Bushmills whiskey for St Patrick's DayWe Need To Talk About Bushmills

Bushmills Distillery is the third biggest Irish whiskey producer, after Midleton and the quiet powerhouse of Great Northern Distillery*. It’s also the third best-selling Irish whiskey after Jameson and Tullamore…

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On our list of the 10 best Burns Night whiskies 2025: Bunnahabhain 18 Year OldBurns Night 2025 Poetry Competition Winners

We can finally unveil our Burns Night 2025 Poetry Competition winners! You know how it all works by now, so let’s get right to it. Here’s the top and the…

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The Johnnie Walker Vault officially opens on 12 MarchJohnnie Walker Vault unlocks ‘new era of luxury Scotch’

The Johnnie Walker Vault was unveiled this week. The new global platform was designed to bring together bespoke blends of old and rare whisky, exclusive experiences, and more under one…

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Irish Coffee for Saint Patrick's DayIs this the Best Irish Coffee in the World?

In the pantheon of hot alcoholic drinks, few are as iconic as the Irish Coffee. I hate the word ‘iconic’, as it goes. But sometimes, it’s appropriate, and when it…

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Wire Works Whisky is a favourite at Master of MaltThe English Whisky GI: Why the Uproar?

The English Whisky Guild (EWG) announced on 19 February 2025 that a Geographical Indication (GI) for English Whisky was edging ever closer. Four years after its submission, the GI has…

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The new Glenmorangie Lasanta 15 Years OldGlenmorangie relaunches The Lasanta as 15-Year-Old Single Malt

Glenmorangie is relaunching and enhancing The Lasanta as part of the brand’s core range. The single malt whisky is now aged 15 years in bourbon and sherry casks. Glenmorangie adapts…

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Bushmills Irish Whiskey master blender, Alex Thomas with Bushmills 46 Year Old: The oldest Irish single maltBushmills 46 Year Old: The Oldest Irish Single Malt

Bushmills Irish Whiskey unveils the oldest Irish single malt ever released: Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’. Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’ Only…

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Instagram’s Unlikely Whisky HistoryInstagram’s Unlikely Whisky History

Instagram wasn’t always the filter-laden, FOMO-inducing platform you know and love/hate/never-installed-anyway.  First, it was a whisky app. No, really.  Instagram’s whisky-soaked history  Called Burbn, it was founded by whisky fan…

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What the Growing Interest in Blended Malts Means for Distilleries in 2025What the Growing Interest in Blended Malts Means for Distilleries in 2025

Blended malts are steadily getting the attention it deserves. Searches for blended malt whisky on Master of Malt have jumped 27% in the last quarter alone.  Whisky lovers are exploring…

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Andrew Scott in a cinema filming the Redbreast Unhidden campaignAndrew Scott Teams Up with Redbreast Whiskey

Redbreast Whiskey has announced a new collaboration with actor Andrew Scott. Redbreast and Andrew Scott celebrate short film  The world’s most awarded single pot still Irish whiskey is teaming up…

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