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Archaeologists have excavated the site of an illicit still on Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. Discoveries made include a piece of metal believed to have been used to connect two pieces of the still.Illicit Whisky Still Found After 200 Years

Exciting news for nerds of whisky and history (it can’t just be me), as archaeologists have found an illicit whisky still that was likely hidden for over two centuries. The…

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A bottle of Bowmore 12 Year Old with an artistic backdropWhisky: Five More Top Single Malts for £40

You all rather enjoyed last week when we recommended some good single malts for £40. Of course you did, what’s not to like? Whisky that provides good value is rightly prized…

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Instagram posts by @Scotch_TrooperThe Best Whiskies for Star Wars Day

May the Fourth has become a bit of a circus. Cheap puns, cynical merch, lazy tie-ins… Actually that’s a good idea. A round-up of whiskies for Star Wars Day! For those…

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A bottle of Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No. 1 15 Year OldWin a Trip to Fèis Ìle 2027 with Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh

Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No. 1 15 Year Old lands as part of the Westering Home Collection, a series inspired by the Islay anthem about returning home. There’s three releases…

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The new Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited EditionHarrison Ford Co-Directs His Own Limited-Edition Glenmorangie

Harrison Ford unveils his very own limited edition whisky: Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition. A long-time whisky fan, the Hollywood actor has helped create something to his taste after falling…

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A snap of people gathered for the Diageo Rare Series launch eventTasting the New Diageo Rare Series, Including Its Oldest EVER Single Malt

Today marks the unveiling of Diageo Rare Series. I was treated to a sneak preview of this prestigious new collection with Diageo’s master blender Dr. Craig Wilson, and senior global…

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Charles Leclerc with Chivas Regal 16 Year Old WhiskyCharles Leclerc and Chivas Regal Unveil 16 Year Old Whisky

Chivas Regal and Charles Leclerc today announce the launch of Chivas Regal 16 Limited-Edition. It’s the the first 16 year old expression in the brand’s history and the Monégasque motorsports…

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Glen Scotia launches Mini Malts Festival in LussGlen Scotia Adds New Whisky Festival To Luss

Glen Scotia is spreading the vibes this May by bringing a new two-day whisky festival to Luss Distillery. The Campbeltown distillery is introducing the ‘Glen Scotia Mini Malts Festival’ to the…

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The Dalmore stillhouse opened in 2026The Dalmore Distillery Tour Reimagined: The Last Distillery Tour

The Dalmore distillery tour has changed. Reopening its doors for the first time after COVID, the Highlanders are not presenting a shinier version of the same old distillery tour. We…

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Willem Dafoe in the campaign for Willem by Willem alongside an alpaca named honey and the barley manLaphroaig x Willem Dafoe: ‘Willem by Willem’ Is Whisky Without a Script

Laphroaig has never exactly played it straight, so teaming up with Willem Dafoe and asking people to describe its new whisky – Willem by Willem – however they fancy feels…

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Master of Malt's World Cup inspired range of whiskiesMaster of Malt Bottles The World Cup In Whisky

The World Cup is approaching and we’ve got fine whisky to put into bottles.  Yes, the Master of Malt Bottling Line extends with five new limited edition bottles ahead of…

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Loch Lomond Whiskies on a gold course to mark the release of limited editions for The Open ChampionshipLoch Lomond Whiskies Unveils New Whisky Duo For The Open Championship

Loch Lomond Whiskies is now nine years into its partnership with The Open Championship, and for 2026, the distillery has released a pair of limited edition whiskies. Marking the 154th…

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Laggan Bay Distillery on IslayLaggan Bay Opens: The 11th Islay Whisky Distillery

Laggan Bay opens as Islay’s 11th whisky distillery. Family-owned company Ian Macleod Distillers confirms the news today, revealing the first cask was filled on opening day – 2 April 2026. Laggan…

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A lifestyle image of Talisker 47 Year Old Magma, pictured on the Isle of Skye at sunset with lemons and a glass of whiskyTalisker 47 Year Old Magma: Reviewing The Distillery’s Oldest Whisky To Date

When you get an invite to a tasting of Talisker 47 Year Old Magma, or Talisker’s oldest whisky to date, you don’t ask too many questions. You show up. Which…

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The Tomatin Core Range sporting the new labels released in early 2026Win VIP Festival Tickets to Belladrum with Tomatin

For years now, Tomatin has been part of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. Not in a corporate, logo-on-a-lanyard way. In a “we built a bar, poured drams, and hosted some of…

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Ardbeg Dolce at a Sicilian sceneArdbeg Dolce Brings Marsala Sweetness to Islay Smoke

Ardbeg Dolce is the 2026 Ardbeg Day release, landing during Fèis Ìle on 30 May, with early access for Committee members from 26 May. The hook is simple. This is…

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