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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.
We review Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter SixMidleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six: Tasting the Last Drops

There are rare whiskies, and then there’s this. Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six is the final release from the Old Midleton Distillery – a series-capping drop that’s as…

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Chichibu makes Japanese whiskyChichibu: How it Became a Cult Classic

The fourth instalment of On The Way, Chichibu Distillery’s cult-status single malt series, has just been announced.  Which means I get the excuse to talk about a very fine distillery….

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Who wins? Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak vs. Highland Park 12 Year OldMacallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak vs. Highland Park 12 Year Old

Two single malts. One ultimate dram-off: Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak vs. Highland Park 12 Year Old. The world of sherried Scotch whisky is a rich and fruity one….

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Whisky waste is able to be convertedWhat Happens to Whisky Waste?

From animal feed to cosmetics, it’s not just the spirit that’s evolving. Even how we deal with whisky waste is getting smarter. For years, the by-products of whisky distillation –…

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Johnnie Walker Black Ruby buy from Master of MaltJohnnie Walker Black Ruby Review

Johnnie Walker Black Ruby is now available from Master of Malt. Following a low-key pilot in 2024, Johnnie Walker’s latest permanent expression – Black Ruby – is making its global…

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Ardnamurchan: the best new wave Scotch whisky distillery?Ardnamurchan: The Best New Wave Scotch Whisky Distillery?

Ardnamurchan Distillery is a new name in Scotch whisky, but one that already commands a certain respect.  Set in the remote wilds of the Ardnamurchan peninsula – all untouched beauty…

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A bottle of Dalry M*** in a person's handDalry **** 16 Year Old. Meet The Legend.

“Come with me, and you’ll be, in a world of pure imagination…” For years, no one walked through the Gorgie & Dalry area west of Edinburgh — they drifted on…

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The Glenrothes 51 Year Old and the hammer used to smash itThe Glenrothes 51 Year Old: A Whisky Worth Smashing Things For

The Glenrothes has just dropped its oldest-ever release – and you’re going to need a hammer to get into it… Meet The Glenrothes 51 Year Old, a single malt aged…

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Celebrity spirits don't get bigger than SirDavis, a brand from Beyoncé with Dr Bill Lumsden, the man behind countless award-winning whiskies at Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. Both are pictured here at a distillery.Celebrity Spirits Aren’t Just Shit – But Thinking That Is

Let’s get this out of the way early: yes, some celebrity drinks are nonsense. Half-baked concepts thrown in a bottle with a famous name and a premium price tag. We…

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Gin Bothy unveils new whisky distilleryGin Bothy Unveils New Whisky Distillery

Gin Bothy plans to make whisky this year. The Angus-based brand has announced plans for a brand-new distillery in Glen Prosen, built on the bones of a 19th-century whisky smuggling…

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A bottle of Benrinnes you might have missedWhisky You Might Have Missed: Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000

The whisky world moves fast. New releases grab the headlines, limited editions vanish in a blink, and distilleries big and small jostle for attention.  But in the flurry of excitement,…

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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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