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Scotch Whisky news, right here - find out all about the latest releases, reviews and industry news from top Scotch Whisky distilleries such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Macallan, Ardbeg, Glenfarclas and Glenfiddich.
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*….

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Whisky gift sets for ChristmasTop 10 Whisky Gift Sets for Father’s Day 2024

Father’s Day is on the horizon. It’s Sunday 16 June. If your old man is a whisky drinker, then you’ve come to the right place. If he’s a model railway…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
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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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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Tamdhu 15 Year Old pictured in a warehouse with a Glencairn glass. It's an example of a premium whiskyOloroso Sherry Cask Whisky – What Is It and How Is It Produced?

Today, we’re going sherry mad with a close look at whisky aged in oloroso casks. Think of all those wonderful flavours of molasses, Brazil nuts, and chocolate – they come…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Ardnahoe inaugural releaseNew Arrival of the Week: Ardnahoe Inaugural Release

Exciting Scotch whisky news! The first single malt from one of Islay’s newest distilleries Ardnahoe is here. This is the first new Islay whisky since Kilchoman released its first single…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
John MacDonald and David Rogerson at Balblair distilleryJohn MacDonald Retires as Balblair Distillery Manager

With the news of Balblair’s longstanding distillery manager John MacDonald’s retirement, we thought we’d pay him a visit at the historic Highland Scotch whisky distillery and have taste of some…

Emma SymonsEmma Symons
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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
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. …

Emma SymonsEmma Symons
New Arrival of the Week: Strathearn Single MaltNew Arrival of the Week: Strathearn Single Malt

The first (official) single malt Scotch whisky release from a new distillery is always an exciting moment. Especially as in this case when it’s the first foray into distilling from…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Pot stills at Glenfiddich DistilleryIs Glenlivet Better Than Glenfiddich?

Which is the best glen?  Close? Campbell? Livet? Fiddich?  It’s an intense debate that dominates every breakroom, common area, or coffee shop in the land. So, today, we will start…

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