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Mizunara Oak: The Darling Diva of the Cask WorldAh, Mizunara oak. The whisky world’s high-maintenance muse. This Japanese oak species (Quercus mongolica) is prized in whisky-making for the distinctive flavours it imparts: sandalwood, coconut, delicate incense, spices, and…
Top 10 Most Beautiful Bottle DesignsThis is our Top 10 Most Beautiful Bottle Designs. Got any favourites? Let us know in the comments below. Let’s face it: we all judge a bottle by its cover. …
The London Distillery Company – Third Time’s a Charm?The London Distillery Company (TLDC) is back, and it has unfinished business. One of English whisky’s earliest modern pioneers, TLDC helped lay the foundations for the category before quietly fading…
Trossachs Cooperage: Rekindling the Fire of Coopering?It’s no secret that casks are the unsung heroes of Scotch whisky. But behind every great cask, there’s a cooper. And behind every great cooper, there’s… well, usually another cooper….
Loch Lomond Buys The New York Distilling CompanyThe Loch Lomond Group has announced it’s snapped up Brooklyn-based New York Distilling Company (NYDC) in a move that plants a flag in American whiskey territory and marks a significant…
Caol Ila: A Brand SpotlightCaol Ila – the Sound of Islay. Perched on Islay’s northeastern shores, the Scotch whisky distillery boasts magnificent views across the narrow sea channel that gives it its name, with…
Top 10 High-Strength WhiskiesThere are whiskies, and then there are high-strength whiskies. Whiskies in bold. Whiskies. Like that. The kind that clock in at 50% ABV or more, pack your palate with flavour, and…
The Dalmore Luminary Series EndsThe Dalmore Luminary Series has sadly ended with the launch of Edition No.3. The final chapter is a two-part release that includes The Dalmore 17 Year Old Luminary No. 3…
InchDairnie’s Ian Palmer Talks KinGlassie WhiskyRemember when InchDairnie Distillery teased its follow-up to RyeLaw with two new single malts – KinGlassie Double Matured and KinGlassie Raw? Both have now arrived at Master of Malt, and…
A Mini Guide to Nikka WhiskyIn the world of Japanese whisky, Nikka sits comfortably on the shortlist of “legends.” Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the man who studied distillation in Scotland and then brought that know-how…
What Makes Blanton’s Such a Cult Classic?There’s bourbon, and then there’s Blanton’s. The first name in single barrel whiskey, this Kentucky-born legend set the template for what premium bourbon could be – and still sets the…
Top 5 Whiskies for Summer SippingYes, whisky. Even when the sun’s out. After a spring that actually remembered how to be sunny, the good times keep coming in the UK. In this heat, you need…
Sherry Bomb 8 Year Old vs Peat Bomb 8 Year OldWhen it comes to whisky, some people want mystery and intrigue. Others prefer to know where they stand. To drink whisky that does exactly what it says on the bottle. …
Glen Scotia Unveils Oldest Ever WhiskyGlen Scotia has gone and done it – released the oldest whisky in its history. Introducing Elements of Campbeltown Release Number One: Air – a 50-year-old single malt, bottled in…
The Smoke Awakens: InchDairnie Unleashes KinGlassieInchDairnie Distillery has released its first single malts: KinGlassie Double Matured and KinGlassie Raw. They mark a bold step for the Fife-based outfit, which until now has been known chiefly…
What India Tariffs Deal Means for Scotch whiskySome big news for whisky this week. Slashed tariffs, a billion-pound boost, and a foot firmly in the world’s biggest whisky market. Are things finally looking up? India and UK…
