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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.
Man evaluating a glass of whiskyWhy is whisky best served neat?

Alright, let’s start by getting the usual PSA* out of the way:  The ‘best’ way to drink whisky ultimately comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer to add a…

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Solara Sherried WhiskyWhisky: what’s the best single malt for £40

Suppose you’re looking for an excellent single malt whisky for £40. Why else would you click on this blog? Well, that’s what we’ve got here. And we really tried very…

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A bottle of Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old alongside a botanical sculptureGlenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old review

Glenmorangie has launched a new Scotch whisky this week. A very fancy one indeed. Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old. We headed to The Saatchi Gallery…

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Euros of drinksThe Euros of drinks

You may have noticed that there’s some kind of football tournament going on in Germany at the moment. It’s all over the telly. Yes, it’s the Euros, when Europe’s premier…

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Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The big interview: Allaster McKallaster, Scottish commentator

It’s the Euros and it just so happens that we have collaborated with a Scottish sporting hero to release a new That Boutique-y Whisky Company Expression. Almost as if we…

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Mortlach DistilleryCan Scotch whisky be bottled outside Scotland?

A short and sweet blog today answering a question we’ve been asked a couple of times recently: Can Scotch whisky be bottled outside Scotland? No. Very short and sweet. Goodnight…

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WRBE-Bottle-HERO-on-Baccarat-Bar-WEBTop 10 rare bourbon whiskies to try for National Bourbon Day

These rare bourbons provide a variety of complex and rich flavours, making them perfect for any bourbon connoisseur looking to add something special to their collection.  Please appreciate that we…

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Redbreast 12 Year OldWhiskies you searched for Father’s Day 2024

Father’s Day is on the horizon and we know you’re after some top whisky to spoil dad with. We know this because we’ve done some research into it. We asked…

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Father's Day luxury whiskyLuxury Father’s Day whisky without the luxury price

Some whiskies just taste luxurious, they’re rich, round and smoother than a Basil Rathbone in a cashmere smoking jacket. Just the kind of thing that your dad is going to…

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Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 2New Arrival of the Week: Lochlea Cask Strength – Batch 2

This week we have not one, but TWO exciting new arrivals to shout about because award-winning Ayrshire distillery, Lochlea, has launched its second cask strength whisky: Lochlea Cask Strength –…

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Whisky for Father's dayFather’s Day whiskies for all the different Dads out there

Not all dads are the same. But most drinks round-up for Father’s Day ignore the multiplicity of dad types out there – they just say, here are some whiskies, buy…

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whiskey and natural ice on old wooden tableWhat is the difference between Irish and Scotch whisky?

Understanding Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky and what distinguishes them from each other is not as simple as you might think. Mostly because there’s a lot of misinformation, myths, and…

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Maple Syrup & Toasted Oats & Orange Zest & Vanilla 7 Year OldTop 10: whiskies that won’t hurt your wallet

Are you a whisky enthusiast on a budget? We empathise, we relate, and we are here to help.  Below are ten great whiskies, all of them coming in under £35*….

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Redbreast Lustau Edition Whiskey5 Father’s Day whisky gift ideas for dad

If your dad is a whisky lover, then you’ll want something impressive to present on Father’s Day, which is coming soon don’t you know? There are tonnes of excellent ideas…

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Laphroaig Elements 2.0New Arrival of the Week: Laphroaig Elements 2.0

Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is the second in a series of experimental Islay single malt whiskies from this legendary distillery. Let’s take a closer look.  When it comes to limited edition…

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Harlen Wheatley makes Buffalo Trace whiskeyThe big interview: Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace master distiller

Harlen Wheatley is Buffalo Trace Distillery’s sixth master distiller since the Civil War. Born in Mount Sterling in 1969, the Kentucky native has spent almost all of his life in…

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