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The best whisky gifts for 2025 are the ones that make the giver realise how much time you took to find something they love for Christmas. Thoughtful, story-driven whisky gifts…
Hunting for Christmas whiskies that’ll make your festive season sing? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re buying for the fussy dad, the mum who never wants anything, the sibling…
As foretold, the bearded bringer of boozy joy has returned! #WhiskySanta is back for Christmas 2025 with a sleigh-load (£750,000-worth!) of whisky and spirits pressies for you. Ho-Ho-Ho! #WhiskySanta here….
In whisky, provenance is one of those terms that gets tossed around so often that it risks losing meaning. It can seem like just a posh word for “where a…
Eden Mill has officially swung open the doors to its brand-new distillery and visitor centre. The sleek, sustainable showpiece that will create whisky and gin for the brand sits right…
The history of women in whisky is as long as the history of whisky. Not that you would know that from the way the story is so often told. Even…
Whisky always sparks debate, not just about flavour. Value too. Is that £25 bottle good enough? Should you stretch to something three times the price? Today’s climate means rising prices,…
These are the best 10 cask‑strength whiskies for winter nights. The full-throttle, no-holds-barred, all rock, plenty o’ roll bottles that would put even more hair on Tom Selleck’s chest. Why…
Whisky contains a world of flavour within. Two of the most prominent elements are baking or winter spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice) and nuttiness. You can bring both to the…
This is the definitive guide to UK whisky and rum festivals for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. The drinks festival is where spirits come alive. From masterclasses and…
Looking for the best affordable whiskies in 2025? You don’t need a platinum card to drink well. From smoky Scotch and smooth bourbon to rich Indian malts and inventive blends,…
Find out how you can win extraordinary Ardbeg whisky here! Islay whisky distillery Ardbeg creates some of the most beloved whiskies in the world. That’s why we know you’ll be excited…
Retro whisky cocktails are back. I’m sure for some of you, they never went away. Maybe you have a soft spot for disco-era drinks. Back in the 70s and 80s,…
Here are 10 whiskies with unique cask finishes. Got any suggestions? Leave a comment below. A glorious wave of experimentation has turned cask finishing from a nerdy footnote into a…
The third edition of The Distillers One of One whisky auction raised an astonishing £2.9 million. Soaring past its pre-sale estimate of £1.4 million, it set a new record for…
Nc’nean is green. It’s the poster-child of whisky’s sustainable, organic, renewable, net-zero, B Corp-certified future. Led by Annabel Thomas from her family’s farm in Drimnin, over the last decade, it…
Brighton isn’t short of characterful bars, but there’s one spot that whisky fans have been hyping for years: Cut Your Wolf Loose (CYWL). After far too many recommendations and missed…
Smoke lovers, gather round. Here’s our selection of the best 10 premium smoky whiskies you can buy right now. We’ve gone beyond just the legendary Islay drams to bold experiments…
Campbeltown whisky fans, this one’s for you. We’re celebrating the launch of the brand-new Glen Scotia 12 Year Old by teaming up with the distillery to give away a Glen…