Whisky for Rothes: Charity Auction at Spirit of Speyside 2026
A Caperdonich 50 Year Old, full casks you can fill yourself, and hundreds more lots—what treasures await at this Speyside charity whisky auction?
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Fettercairn Launches 12 and 16-Year-Old Scotch in the US
What makes Fettercairn’s Highland single malts taste unexpectedly tropical? The secret lies in a unique copper cooling process now arriving across the US.
Brown-Forman, Pernod Ricard Merger Talks Update
Could Jack Daniel’s owner be headed for a mega-merger? Inside Brown-Forman’s talks with Pernod Ricard—and fresh deal chatter with Sazerac.
Douglas Laing Unveils The Epicurean Peated Edition
Can peat smoke complement rather than overpower the delicate freshness of a Lowland malt? Douglas Laing’s limited Epicurean Peated Edition aims to prove it can.
Rémy Cointreau Details RC Forward Transformation Plan
Can a five-pillar transformation plan help Rémy Cointreau break free from macroeconomic cycles? The French spirits giant bets big on RC Forward to reignite growth.
Laggan Bay Distillery Fills First Cask of Islay Whisky
What happens when a new family-owned distillery rises on Islay’s Atlantic coast? Laggan Bay has filled its first cask — and it’s not trying to replicate anyone.
Luss Distillery Earns Five-Star ASVA Rating After Opening
How did Luss Distillery achieve Scotland’s highest visitor attraction rating just months after opening? Discover what makes this new Loch Lomond destination a five-star experience.
How To Sell Whisky Online: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you looking to sell whisky but don’t know where to start? In this guide we’ll help you explore all of your options on how to sell your bottles of whisky and fine spirits. In 2026 there are five main ways to sell your whisky: Selling through auction Selling through a whisky broker via private offer […]
UK Whisky Distillers Face Rising Costs and Low Optimism, Says Johnston Carmichael
Why are UK whisky distillers far less optimistic than the rest of the food and drink sector? A major new survey reveals the mounting pressures threatening the industry.
Talisker Unveils Its Oldest Whisky To-Date: Magma 47 Year Old
What happens when you toast casks with volcanic rocks instead of open flame? Talisker Magma 47-Year-Old reveals the answer in just 622 rare bottles.
Haunted Bell’s Whisky Bottle With No Reflection Listed at £666
What happens when a bottle of Bell’s refuses to show up in mirrors, moves on its own, and scares off a paranormal expert? Blair Bowman has the listing—and the waiver.
The Whisky Exchange Launches New Loyalty Programme
Want exclusive bottlings, early access and quarterly rewards from The Whisky Exchange? Their new loyalty programme promises all that—but how do you get in?
Tailored Spirits Co. Wins £50k Stelios Entrepreneur Award
How did a bespoke Scotch whisky startup hit £2.35m turnover in its first year and catch the eye of the easyJet founder? Meet Tailored Spirits Co.
Torabhaig Launches Taigh, Its First Permanent Core Expression
What happens when an Isle of Skye distillery finally defines its house style? Torabhaig’s Taigh is here — and it comes with poetry attached.
GlenAllachie Launch 35-Year-Old Mizunara Cask Strength
Discover GlenAllachie’s 1990 35-year-old cask-strength release and its four-cask recipe.
How To Buy A Cask Of Bruichladdich
For some whisky lovers it is not enough to collect bottles. The real dream is to own an entire cask. If you are drawn to Bruichladdich in particular, that dream is not completely out of reach, but it does come with a fair amount of complexity. Bruichladdich casks are more affordable and accessible than the […]
How To Buy A Cask Of Springbank
For many whisky connoisseurs there is something uniquely compelling about owning an entire cask of your own whisky. As one of the most renowned and characterful distilleries in Scotland, Springbank has a reputation as a unicorn whisky, and casks are no different. Buying a Springbank cask is a niche pursuit. Very few people can afford […]
How To Buy A Cask Of Ben Nevis
For many whisky lovers, there is something uniquely compelling about the prospect of owning an entire cask of whisky. Buying a cask does remain a niche pursuit. At the same time, it offers a fascinating window into how the whisky trade really works away from tasting rooms and glossy marketing. Among independent bottlers and serious […]
How To Buy A Cask Of Macallan
Buying a cask of Macallan is no different to buying any other cask; you find a cask, agree a price and transfer the cask into your name. Of course, with Macallan casks the risk factors are higher due to the value of the casks involved. Then comes the question of how? How do you find […]
An Experts Guide: 7 Things To Know Before You Buy Mature Scotch Whisky Casks
Spending tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions on a whisky cask may seem extraordinary. But for those who understand the market and can commit for the long term, mature casks offer something rare: the unique experience of bottling and enjoying your own whisky. The whisky cask market is not without its issues […]