Old and Rare Whisky

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The Johnnie Walker Vault officially opens on 12 MarchJohnnie 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…

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The Very Old & Rare Whisky Collection, a cabinet of rare find whiskyAmazing old and rare whisky to order now

Old and rare whisky alert!  We know lots of you love getting your hands on the most incredible whisky you can find. Who among us doesn’t feel a tinge of…

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The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition What is luxury whisky?

To each person out there reading this, the word ‘luxury’ will signify something different. It could be the luxury of being able to take a holiday, to step away from…

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old and rare whiskyDiscover old and rare whisky with us

Welcome to our virtual MoM museum, where we showcase some of the most rare, old, and spectacular whisky around. We were thinking the other day that if we had our…

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Gordon & MacPhail 1949 from Milton Distillery Detail 3_LR_AI0A4582Five minutes with David King, sales director at Gordon & MacPhail

As Gordon & MacPhail releases a £50,000 1949 Milton (aka Strathisla), its oldest ever single malt from the distillery, we talk to sales director David King on trying to get…

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Teeling 38 - Bottle In BoxTeeling 38 Year Old lands at Master of Malt

Big Irish whiskey news as Teeling 38 Year Old Very Rare Casks, the oldest ever release from Teeling, has just arrived at Master of Malt. Here’s how you can get…

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last drop 50 yo blendLast Drop Distillers – sniffing out rare casks

The Last Drop Distillers’ business model is based on sniffing out rare casks of spirits and Port. But what happens when such rarities become impossible to find? Ian Buxton talks…

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The Nightcap 22 NovemberThe Nightcap 22 November

This week on the Nightcap: The Macallan turns its distillery into a festive wonderland, register to vote and you’ll get a free drink, and stop worrying about your hangover: you’re…

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Royal SaluteRoyal Salute unveils new drams and makeover

Royal Salute is toasting a couple of delightful additions to its signature range with its first-ever blended malt and permanent peated whisky, as well as a fancy new makeover. Back…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Midleton Very Rare 2017 and Cask Circle – own a bottle or a cask!Midleton Very Rare 2017 and Cask Circle – own a bottle or a cask!

Midleton Very Rare 2017 launches in Ireland The distillery also launches The Midleton Very Rare Cask Circle, its new cask ownership club Jake tastes Midleton Very Rare from every…

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Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish is back in the building!Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish is back in the building!

We’ve received an allocation of three bottles of Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish direct from the supplier, and we’re going to split the bounty between a two-bottle lottery and 30ml drams!…

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Macallan Lalique & Bowmore Black Charity Auctions: Own Whisky History!Macallan Lalique & Bowmore Black Charity Auctions: Own Whisky History!

We’re auctioning the final and oldest releases in two legendary ranges: Bowmore Black 50 Year Old 1964 – The Last Cask and The Macallan in Lalique 65 Year Old –…

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Diageo Special Releases 2015
Diageo Special Releases 2015

It’s that time of year once again and last night Diageo invited us to the Serpentine Sackler Gallery to taste the 2015 Special Releases! There are nine this year. That’s…

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Tasting Ledaig 42 Year Old Dùsgadh 1972
Tasting Ledaig 42 Year Old Dùsgadh 1972

Crikey it’s been busy around here lately! Father’s Day is upon us and we also have imminent releases coming out the wazoo! Sometimes you simply have to drop everything though,…

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William Grant Launches Glenfiddich Gallery
William Grant Launches Glenfiddich Gallery

Well this one’s been teed up perfectly really following last week’s post on The Glenlivet, and specifically how they’re catching the Glenfiddich in terms of sales whilst placing emphasise on…

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The Glenlivet – The Winchester Collection, Vintage 1964
The Glenlivet – The Winchester Collection, Vintage 1964

Last week I was fortunate enough to taste an upcoming release from The Glenlivet, the second best selling single malt Scotch whisky in the world. It’s a limited edition 50…

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