Auchentoshan has unveiled a new, contemporary packaging design for its range of triple-distilled single malts, coinciding with the launch of a new core range expression. The Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Double Cask (40% ABV), which replaces its existing 12 Year Old release, has been matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks. This […]
The Distillery at Coleburn has unveiled its first collection of whisky bottlings, marking a significant new chapter in the revival of one of Speyside’s historic sleeping distilleries. The three inaugural releases in the Local Heros collection are designed as a gateway into the ongoing series, the Distillery at Coleburn and the long-term plan to create […]
Hunter Laing & Co. has announced the launch of the third core release from its Islay-based Ardnahoe Distillery. Ardnahoe 5 Year Old – Cask Strength Edition (60.9% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky matured exclusively in first-fill Bourbon barrels. This latest expression from the family-owned distillery is said to offer aromas of coastal brine, […]
Drinks by the Dram has unveiled its 2025 Very Old & Rare Whisky Collection Advent Calendar – a once-in-a-lifetime countdown to Christmas, featuring 24 hand-waxed drams of extraordinarily rare whisky, many of which are now virtually impossible to acquire, even at auction. This remarkable collection showcases whiskies from both lost distilleries and legendary names, with […]
It has to be said that there’s no shortage of annual releases and events in the whisky calendar. Alongside all the committee and special releases, shows and festivals, one of the undoubted highlights for me arrives in book form each autumn: the launch of the latest edition of the Malt Whisky Yearbook. The Malt Whisky […]
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has launched a new series of limited-edition whiskies, each inspired by a defining moment from the winter months spanning October to January. The new SMWS Winter Series comprises four single malt whiskies, each presented with a unique label that celebrates the mischief of Hallowe’en, the warmth of Christmas, the […]
Russell’s Reserve has announced the launch of the fourth release in its annual Single Rickhouse Collection. The latest expression, Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson E (64% ABV), is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon crafted using barrels hand-selected exclusively from the fifth floor of the seven-storey rickhouse. The Single Rickhouse Collection, which explores the concept of […]
William Grant & Sons has announced the launch of a new collection of single malts from its Speyside-based Glenfiddich Distillery, crafted to celebrate moments of meaningful connection. Created under the expert eye of world-renowned Malt Master Brian Kinsman, the Glenfiddich XS Collection comprises three single malt Scotch whiskies – aged 15, 18, and 21 years […]
The Derbyshire-based White Peak Distillery has announced the launch of the third permanent expression in its newly named Provenance Core Range, a collection that celebrates place, craft and the legacy of whisky-making. Wire Works Port Cask (50.2% ABV) is a single malt English whisky matured in a combination of first-fill Bourbon barrels and fresh Tawny […]
The Glenlivet has announced the launch of the first expression from its new Beyond Speyside series – a US-exclusive whisky finished in Jamaican Rum casks. The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition – Treasure Beach (40% ABV) is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks before being finished in casks that […]
