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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.
The Islay whisky distilleries that will open in the future includes the tiny Ili DistilleryThe Islay whisky distilleries that will open in the future

Happy Fèis Ìle! It’s the week of the Islay Festival and there is so much to enjoy about Islay whisky at the moment. Just take a look at all our…

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Affordable whisky in glasses raised in cheers by budget-conscious drinkersTop 10 whiskies for people who don’t like whisky

So, you don’t like whisky. WRONG. Well, not to tell you how you feel, but we think everyone loves whisky, they just haven’t found the right one yet.  We’ve heard…

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A bottle and glass of Red Bank WhiskyKiefer Sutherland launches Red Bank Whisky in the UK

This was a week of ‘Kief’ for me. Twice I found myself in the slightly surreal situation of seeing Canadian actor, musician, and whisky enthusiast Kiefer Sutherland. First watching him…

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FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH SELECT-LIFESTYLE-BOTTLE+GLASSES.jpg RSTop 10 bourbons you need to try in 2024

Bourbon continues to evolve all the time. New distillers emerge and old giants continue to produce exceptional spirits, filling our world with more deliciousness.  Our cup runneth over. If you…

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World Whisky Blend (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Top 10 whiskies for World Whisky Day

On Saturday 18 May it’s World Whisky Day. What does that mean? Who cares. Let’s drink whisky.  Here are ten top choices for you to enjoy, from the bargains to…

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Stauning HØST Danish WhiskyNew Arrival of the Week: Stauning Høst

We’ve long enjoyed the fine rye whiskies from Denmark’s Stauning so we were particularly excited about a bottle that has just landed at MoM HQ. Called Stauning Høst, it’s a…

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Buffalo Trace Distillery London tastingBuffalo Trace opens whiskey experience site in London

Next week Buffalo Trace will open the doors of a new American whiskey tasting and retail space in Covent Garden. Called Buffalo Trace Distillery London, it’s the distillery’s first official…

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Tobermory 26 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask FinishNew Arrival of the Week: Tobermory 26 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

Our new arrival is the penultimate release in the Hebridean Series from Tobermory Distillery: Tobermory 26 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish. In fact, the Isle of Mull distillery unveiled…

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Gifts for serious whisky loversWho invented whisky?

That’s an easy one, it was John Whisky from Auchtermuchty who came up with the brilliant idea when tinkering in his shed one warm afternoon in 1852. If only it…

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A bottle of Glenfiddich Grand Cru, from one of the world's biggest whisky brandsGlenfiddich: pioneer of the single malt

Glenfiddich is the giant of Scotch whisky. Its single malt Scotch whisky sold 16.8 million bottles in 2018 and is either the biggest or second-biggest single malt Scotch brand in…

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Classic whisky: Bunnahabhain 12 Year OldClassic whisky: Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old

I don’t really have a ‘house whisky’ because, well, my house is mostly whisky.  But if I were to have one ol’ reliable that would be my house pour, Bunnahabhain…

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World Dram DayIt’s World Dram Day 2024!

World Dram Day is coming! Don’t be alarmed if you don’t already have this day marked in your calendar because it’s a new thing. 2024 is the first year of…

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Weekday whiskiesBest weeknight whiskies

There’s no need to break the bank when it comes to buying a decent bottle of whisky, if you search wisely, there are all sorts of affordable gems to discover. …

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Bourbon BourbonFive whiskies with great names

A good name can make a world of difference. Remember when Homer Simpson became Max Power? Life changing. Also, the name of a real-life professional footballer. Would he have made…

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caramelDo many Scotch whisky brands artificially colour their whisky?

Yes, many Scotch whisky brands use artificial colouring. It’s not possible to put an exact number on how many distilleries and brands do this, but it’s fair to say it’s…

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Paul John Indian whiskyWhat are the best Paul John Indian whiskies?

The Indian subcontinent has a surprisingly rich whisky heritage, there’s even a distillery in Pakistan called Murree. Indian whisky brands like Officer’s Choice, Royal Stag, and Imperial Blue sell in…

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