The Islay-based Laphroaig Distillery has announced the return of its 15 Year Old expression, which was last part of the distillery’s core range in 2009 before being discontinued. Laphroaig 15 Year Old (46% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky matured in ex-American oak Bourbon barrels. The re-released whisky, which now sits alongside Laphroaig’s core […]
Oban Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition distillery release, celebrating the stories, history and people of the Scottish west coast town. Oban – Little Curiosities (57.5% ABV) is a non-age-stated single malt Scotch whisky, initially matured in ex-Bourbon barrels before being finished in ex-Rum casks. The latest release which also marks the […]
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has announced that it will significantly expand its Octave whisky range this year, in response to growing demand. Nearly 1,000 new Octave releases will be brought to market, more than doubling the company’s current inventory. Alongside the traditional Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry cask finishes, several new Octave finishes will make […]
New Stirling-based independent bottler HIP has announced the launch of a new range of approachable, affordable, small batch, flask-sized releases. The range which launches with two single malt Scotch whiskies, a single grain Scotch whisky and a Barbados rum, is said to reflect the brand’s commitment to quality, exploration and accessibility. HIP’s branding is deliberately […]
Gordon & MacPhail has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release as part of its Connoisseurs Choice Heritage Range. Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Heritage 1987 from Talisker Distillery (51.4% ABV) is a 39 Year Old cask strength single malt whisky, matured in a refill Sherry butt. It is also the final label from […]
Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the Spring 2026 edition of its Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond – Spring 2026 Edition (50% ABV) is a 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, produced from American oak barrels filled and laid down to mature in the spring of 2016. The […]
The Bardstown, Kentucky based Barton 1792 Distillery has announced the launch of two new expressions. 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (50% ABV) is the brand’s first-ever straight rye expression. It was produced using the brand’s signature bourbon yeast, which is said to have introduced a subtle fruit-forward sweetness that balances the rye’s intensity. Launched as […]
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has announced the launch of a new blind tasting competition, with the aim of finding Europe’s best whisky taster. Caskmaster 2026, which is the Society’s first UK blind whisky tasting championship, follows the success of a similar competition run by SMWS Australia. Open to both members and non-members, the […]
Name: David SymesCompany: White Peak DistilleryJob: Distillery ManagerWebsite: whitepeakdistillery.co.ukSocials: @whitepeakdistillery How long have you been working in the whisky industry?To date, I’ve been working in the whisky industry for 8 years, 4 months and 14 days (as of the time of this interview). Prior to that, I worked in the brewing industry. What has been […]
Isle of Arran Distillers has announced the appointment of Chimera Brand Development as its new UK distribution and brand-building partner, for its Arran and Lagg single malt whiskies. The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, bringing together one of Scotland’s most respected independent distillers with Chimera’s highly focused, modern approach to commercial strategy […]
