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The Lakes Distillery Signature Single Malt – What You Need to KnowThis week, The Lakes Distillery unveiled its flagship whisky: The Lakes Signature Single Malt. Launching a permanent core range expression is a milestone moment for one of English whisky’s brightest…
Celebrity Spirits Aren’t Just Shit – But Thinking That IsLet’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…
Gin Bothy Unveils New Whisky DistilleryGin 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…
Why is the Card Game Called Gin Rummy?Gin Rummy. You’ve heard of it. You’ve probably played it. Or at least pretended to during a wet weekend in Margate when the Wi-Fi gave up. It’s one of those…
The Rise of English Whisky: 5 Must-Try Bottles That Rival the ScotsIn case you missed it, English whisky is on the rise. It’s in the process of attaining a shiny new GI (Geographical Indication) – causing a stir north of the…
Whisky You Might Have Missed: Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000The 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,…
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…
Fèis Ìle 2025: What’s Going OnIf 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…
Hebridean Distilleries: The Island Creators Redefining Scotch WhiskyThe 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…
Top 10 American WhiskeysAmerican 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…
Peated Irish Whiskey: A Lost Tradition ReignitedFor 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…
Midleton Distillery Celebrates 200 YearsIn 1825, the Murphy family established an Irish whiskey distillery: Midleton. Two centuries later, the name is one of the most famous in whiskey. It’s more than just one building….
We Need To Talk About BushmillsBushmills Distillery is the third biggest Irish whiskey producer, after Midleton and the quiet powerhouse of Great Northern Distillery*. It’s also the third best-selling Irish whiskey after Jameson and Tullamore…
Burns Night 2025 Poetry Competition WinnersWe can finally unveil our Burns Night 2025 Poetry Competition winners! You know how it all works by now, so let’s get right to it. Here’s the top and the…
Johnnie Walker Vault unlocks ‘new era of luxury Scotch’The Johnnie Walker Vault was unveiled this week. The new global platform was designed to bring together bespoke blends of old and rare whisky, exclusive experiences, and more under one…
Is this the Best Irish Coffee in the World?In the pantheon of hot alcoholic drinks, few are as iconic as the Irish Coffee. I hate the word ‘iconic’, as it goes. But sometimes, it’s appropriate, and when it…
