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Jura Adds Two More Years!Jura 10 Year Old will be no more. In its place comes Jura 12 Year Old, now the brand’s entry-level expression. Two more years in oak, a clearer identity on…
‘Jura gets into your blood – it’s that kind of place,’ said Willie Cochrane, who ran the distillery for decades. He was talking about the island, one I visited recently…
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…
Coleburn Distillery Reawakens After 40 YearsOne 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,…
Win 12 bottles of Tomatin Whisky!UPDATE: WE HAVE OUR WINNERS! Congratulations to the following: 1st place – Christine Eastwood 2nd place – Sam Jelliff 3rd place – Steven Symon Who wants to win a whisky…
The First Drink of Whisky: So Often A DisasterThe first drink of whisky is rarely a romantic awakening. More often, it’s a bad date that makes you delete the app and give up. A Bell’s and R White’s…
A Circle of Flavour: Brewing and Whisky with Wire WorksIn our Glencarin glass today is the third iteration of White Peak’s limited-edition: Wire Works Necessary Evil Finish. The independent Derbyshire distillery has gained plaudits for its uncompromising approach to whisky…
“There is no bad whisky. There are only some whiskies that aren’t as good as others.” — Raymond Chandler Was Chandler onto something? Gum is perfection. Wait, wrong Chandler. Whisky…
Do Age Statements Matter?The whisky world loves a number. For years, age statements were shorthand for quality. The older, the better, right? But experience, nuance, and a savvier whisky crowd have shown there’s…
Ardbeg The Beithir’s Tale Concludes Anthology SeriesArdbeg 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…
Highland Park Whisky: Thriving Beyond Vikings In 2025You guys are smitten with Highland Park whisky right now. I know this because I was shown the research that reveals search volume this year has increased by 110% on…
A ‘ppm’ figure is a measure of phenolic compounds in ‘parts per million’. It’s often used as a second-hand way to refer to the peatiness of a whisky. For example,…
Best Whisky Tasting Sets To Try Right NowThe best whisky tasting sets help you decide what to buy without committing to the full price of a bottle. You see, while we love whisky, it can be confusing,…
Classic Whisky: Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean CaskBalvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask is an essential whisky. At the time of writing, our site has 306 reviews, averaging four and a half stars. It has won countless…
Peaty vs Smoky Whisky. They’re the same thing, right? Wrong. They’re often used interchangeably, but peaty and smoky aren’t quite the same thing. Here’s a quick guide to tell you…
5 Very Famous Whisky LoversRoyals, rogues, and those with rugged charm. I’ve always said whisky is for the dangerously charismatic. These 5 fab and famous whisky lovers prove it. Throughout this series, you’ve met…
