Robert Burns wrote some of the most famous words ever written about whisky. The Scottish poet had a fond appreciation for whisky often reflected in his poetry, as we’ve already…
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Here are 3 of the best Oloroso Whiskies to try for 2025. Oloroso sherry casks have become a cornerstone of whisky maturation, prized for the rich, bold flavours they impart…
Here’s our Top 10 whiskies that showcase warm weather maturation! Where whisky is matured matters. A warm climate develops distinct characteristics due to the accelerated interaction between the spirit, the…
Who’s ready to live their best smoky life? Ardbeg House has officially opened for bookings. This highly anticipated new accommodation on Islay is set to open in Autumn 2025, but…
Burns Night. Each year on 25 January, whisky drinkers join Scots, people who love the Scots (a group which actually contains very few Scots), and any up for a good…
You know the star of Outlander Sam Heughan. You know that he founded a Scotch whisky brand: The Sassenach. But did you know the actor and ambassador of all things…
Where in the world is whisky made? With Our Instant Whisky Expert Series, Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys will take you on a journey through the world of whisky. From…
The rum world is on fire right now—and not just because of the Scotch Bonnet peppers. Here’s our top 10 trend-setting rums to try in 2025. From innovative techniques and…
Here’s our Top 10 best Burns Night whiskies for 2025. One of the biggest dates in the year for Scotch whisky fans approaches – Burns Night! Every January we give…
It’s time to sharpen your pencils/keyboards because the Master of Malt Burns Night Poetry Competition is back by popular demand for 2025. We’ve run this competition since 2019 and last…
Here’s our 10 trend-setting whiskies to try in 2025. This is a selection of whiskies that are setting the standards, turning heads, and redefining the whisky scene for 2025. We’ve…
Instant Whisky Expert status could be yours. Join drink experts Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys as they explain how to go from novice to expert in all things whisky. They’ll…
The Glendronach makes sherried whisky. The kind that’s dark, rich, fruity and nutty. Drink it and think of Christmas. Sip it and you sing C(S)herry Bomb by The Runaways in…
A question was posed to us recently by a curious reader who wanted to know: “Why GlenAllachie is the whisky to watch right now”. The Speyside whisky maker (pronounced Glen-alec-y)…
Here’s our round-up of the top 10 best Islay whiskies to try in 2025. Islay whisky is the world’s most enigmatic. Nowhere quite conjures more romantic notions and images of…
Scotch whisky distillery names are not the easiest thing to pronounce. The Gaelic roots of these names often trick people into applying familiar English pronunciations. But with practice, it is…
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The whisky festival is a rite of passage these days. Are you even a true whisky drinker if you haven’t stood in a room full of people fighting for the…
Well, that went fast… In the last few months we bought the company back, started shipping to the USA again after a 6-year break, and managed to pick up B2B…
Why stick with the same whisky you had last year when there’s a new favourite waiting to be discovered? We’ve rounded up 10 whiskies you need to try in 2025,…