Single Malt Whisky

Check out the all latest news relating to single malt whisky – including top whisky-producing regions like Islay and The Highlands; and top distilleries and single malt whisky brands like Ardbeg, Balvenie,Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Macallan.
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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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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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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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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Lifestyle imagrey for the launch of the Jura Sherry Cask RangeJura Sherry Cask Range: Beyond the Gateway Whisky

Today we are reporting from the launch of the Jura Sherry Cask range. The new series showcases single malt Scotch whiskies each finished in a different sherry cask. The name…

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The logo for the World Whiskies Awards 2026What Is The World’s Best Whisky 2026? Bowmore 21 Year Old

The World’s Best Whisky 2026 has been named. The World Whiskies Awards were last night and named what its judges deemed the best of the best. The big headline. Bowmore…

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Deanston Orange Wine Cask 17 Year Old on a table with Glencairn glasses full of whiskyDeanston Orange Wine Cask 17 Year Old: When Whisky Means Something

Deanston Orange Wine Cask 17 Year Old has hit our virtual shelves today. But that’s not the reason I want to write about this whisky. For that, I need to…

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Torabhaig Taigh on the Isle of SkyeTorabhaig Taigh: The First Core Range Whisky Lands

News today has broken that Torabhaig Taigh will become the first permanent release from the Isle of Skye distillery.  Previously, Torabhaig has added whiskies to its Legacy Series, a range…

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Five New Releases from That Boutique-y Whisky Company include this Glen Garioch single maltTop 10 Single Malts Worth Splashing Out On

Got any picks for the Top 10 Single Malts Worth Splashing Out On? Suggest some in the comments below.  There comes a time when you want to buy a really…

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A bottle of The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength being poured into Glencairn glasses on a wooden table with a presentation boxThe GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength: New Whisky Alert

The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength has landed. Want to learn more? Of course you do. It’s 35yo cask strength GlenAllachie. This Speyside single malt is a GlenAllachie master distiller…

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Classic whisky: Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean CaskClassic Whisky: Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask

Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask is an essential whisky. At the time of writing, our site has 306 reviews, averaging four and a half stars. It has won countless…

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Scotch whisky regionsWhat Are The 5 Types of Scotch Whisky?

The five types of Scotch whisky are single malt, single grain, blended, blended malt, and blended grain whisky. What does it all mean? Navigating the world of Scotch can be…

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Solara Sherried WhiskyWhisky: What’s the Best Single Malt for £40

Suppose you’re looking for an excellent single malt whisky for £40. Why else would you click on this blog? Well, that’s what we’ve got here. And we really tried very…

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On The Nightcap: 1 April edition, we look forward to a returning festivalSingle Malt vs. Blended Whisky

Single malt whisky is better than blended whisky. Right?  Wrong.  Well, in truth the answer to that question is: it depends.  Which single malt are we talking about? And what…

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Benriach Malting Season KV landscapeMalt Whisky vs. Grain Whisky – What’s The Difference?

We’ve noticed that a lot of people would like the answer to this question: what is the difference between malt whisky and grain whisky?  So we’re going to explain why…

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