Dalmore distillery has unveiled the first set in what promises to be an exciting venture: The Dalmore Cask Curation Series. The Dalmore Cask Curation Series will comprise four limited edition sets to be released annually. Each set will contain three well-aged Dalmores, and each will focus on a different aspect of how the distillery curates […]
‘Tis the season for Christmas cocktails! If you are a fan of whisky but would like to put a bit of a twist on it this festive season, let us take you through some classic whisky cocktails for you to enjoy this Christmas. From whisky cocktail classics to modern twists, this list has something for […]
Sotheby’s first whisky sale in Singapore, Fine & Rare Whisky | The Inaugural Singapore Auction, began on 28th November 2023 and will end at 6pm on Friday 1st December. There have been some extremely impressive lots on offer, including a full 36 bottle vertical of Karuizawa 36 Views of Mount Fuji. Singapore is a whisky […]
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has launched a new whisky subscription service as the club celebrates in 40th anniversary this year. The brand-new service, called Drop & Dram, will offer whisky enthusiasts the chance to receive a box of three limited-edition 50ml drams of whisky every month at a cost of £45. The box […]
All images courtesy of Sotheby’s Sotheby’s New York is set to host an auction featuring never-before-seen American whiskeys this December. The 700+ lot auction will feature bottles dating back to the early 20th century through to the early 2000s. Brands such as A.H. Hirsch, Red Hook Rye, and Van Winkle will appear in the auction, […]
Bowmore distillery is offering a rare opportunity to its fans in the lead-up to Christmas 2023. Two whiskies, previously available only to distillery visitors, are being made available by ballot in early December. The first bottle available is the Bowmore The Distiller’s Anthology 01, a 1996 vintage 25 year old whisky paying homage to David […]
Macallan has finally unveiled the new installment of the A Night On Earth series: The Macallan A Night On Earth – The Journey. The bottle will be available from the Macallan Online Boutique from December 2023. The new release, created in collaboration with the artist Nini Sum, represents the journey taken by millions each year […]
Suntory Limited has recently announced some price hikes on standard releases. Whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita will be affected, as well as Hibiki and Ao. In a press release Suntory said “we will be implementing price revisions in order to further improve the brand value by improving the quality of the contents, strengthening our […]
The ballot that offers Laphroaig fans a chance to buy the new Laphroaig Archive Collection 36 Year Old will open today (27th November). Only 400 bottles are available from this exclusive new release, and lucky ballot winners will pay £3,750 for the bottle. The Laphroaig Archive Collection is a new venture from Laphroaig that “[honours] […]
The whisky industry breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday (22nd November) as it was announced that alcohol duty will be frozen until August 2024. There had been apprehension that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt would impose a 15% duty hike on alcohol in the UK, potentially costing the industry over £100 million. The news of the […]
The Scotch whisky industry is bracing itself for another blow ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22nd November. It has been reported that the Treasury will impose a 15% duty rise on the industry, which SNP members say will devastate the industry. Jeremy Hunt is expected to outline his economic plans this week, […]
2023 was a big year for the Welsh whisky industry, as the tipple was registered under the UK Geographical Indication scheme (UKGI) in July of this year and given PGI (protected geographical indication) status. The first distilleries to be given this status were Penderyn, In The Welsh Wind, Da Mhile, and Coles. As of October […]
Ardbeg distillery has unveiled The Rollercoaster, a very limited edition set of two Ardbeg whiskies distilled in the 1980s for €100,000. The whiskies, distilled in March 1981 and October 1989 respectively, were chosen to represent the tumultuous history of the Ardbeg distillery prior to becoming an Islay institution.
In an ambitious luxury crossover, whisky, yachting, and design collide to create the new Philos by The Glenrothes, Studio Indigo, and Little Halstock. The result is a unique and impressive feat of engineering, with a 1969 Glenrothes at the front and centre. Whisky has been reimagined as a luxury asset in recent years, and releases […]
Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye has been conducting whisky experiments over the last few years, in partnership with the marine conservation charity Parley for the Oceans, including the Wilder Seas and the Forests of the Deep. The Talisker Glacial Edge 45 Year Old is the final release in the series, and pushes the […]
Johnnie Walker has unveiled the latest release in its Lunar New Year series: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Dragon. Johnnie Walker has long been releasing limited-edition Blue Label bottlings to celebrate the Lunar New Year. These releases are particularly popular in Asia, where the Lunar New Year is most often celebrated and observed. […]
Bruichladdich distillery has unveiled the latest addition to the limited Black Art series, the Bruichladdich Black Art Edition 11. The Bruichladdich Black Art 11. is a 1994 vintage whisky that was matured on Islay for 24 years before being bottled under the stewardship of Master Distiller Adam Hannett. The Bruichladdich Black Art Edition 11 is […]
Macallan distillery has unveiled the new Distil Your World expression: Macallan Distil Your World Mexico. Macallan’s Distil Your World Series explores different places from all over the globe through the medium of whisky, bringing together cultures and flavours that are indicative of a particular country, city, or event.Â
The festive season is almost upon us, and what better way to count down to Christmas than by sampling some high-quality whiskies in the run-up to Christmas Eve? Given the growing popularity of whisky advent calendars, there is a wide variety available on the market to suit all budgets. So, let’s run down the best […]
On Thursday 5th October 2023, the hammer came down on a number of one-of-a-kind lots at the Distillers One of One auction. A number of whisky records were broken, and £1.8 million was raised for The Distillers’ Charity Youth Action Fund, which helps young and disadvantaged people in Scotland between the ages of 16 and […]