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The Balvenie launches 88 Year Old single malt as part of new collection

The Speyside-based Balvenie Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition collection, which includes its oldest ever whisky, distilled in 1931. The Balvenie 1931 Collection comprises three single malt Scotch whiskies, aged 12, 15 and 88 years, all of which illustrate what the distillery describes as the Five Rare Crafts: home-grown barley, traditional floor […]

Benromach launches new 12 Year Old flagship single malt

The Speyside-based Benromach Distillery, has announced the launch of a new flagship release. Benromach 12 Year Old (46% ABV), which joins the distillery’s signature range alongside its 15 and 21 Year Old expressions, is a single malt Scotch whisky, matured exclusively in first-fill Sherry casks. This latest release is said to deliver notes of spiced […]

Basil Hayden launches new Cognac finished Bourbon

Basil Hayden Bourbon, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, which is said to retain the brand’s signature high rye mash bill, while combining Kentucky Bourbon craftsmanship with French Cognac character. Basil Hayden Cognac Cask Reserve (40% ABV) is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon, distilled at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. It was […]

143rd Whisky Insiders Interview – Ian Logan

Name: Ian LoganCompany: Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky LimitedJob: Senior Spirits & Hospitality ManagerWebsite: duncantaylor.comSocials: @duncantaylorscotchwhisky How long have you been working in the whisky industry?A long time! It will be 40 years in June next year, and it’s also been 15 years since you first interviewed me. Over the years, I’ve been involved in sales, […]

Sagamore Distillery launches new Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whiskey

The Baltimore, Maryland based Sagamore Distillery, has announced the nationwide US launch of its Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey. Sagamore Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey (50% ABV) was produced using two rye mash bills, one high-rye and one low-rye. Distilled in spring 2018, the whiskey was matured for eight years in American oak casks. The latest release […]

Wemyss Malts launches age-stated Smoky Shores release

The Edinburgh-based Wemyss Family Spirits, has announced the launch of an age-stated release of its acclaimed Smoky Shores blended Scotch whisky. Wemyss Malts Smoky Shores 14 Year Old (46% ABV), which follows the original non-age-stated release of its namesake in 2022, comprises two coastal single malts with very different relationships to peat. One of the […]

Loch Lomond launches new 31 Year Old single malt

Loch Lomond Whiskies has announced the launch of the third release in its limited-edition Waypoint Series, a collection of single malt whiskies inspired by the distillery’s iconic setting on the banks of Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond Waypoint 31 Year Old (44.1% ABV), distilled in 1992 and initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks before being finished for […]

Havana Club unveils refreshed look for its 7 Year Old Rum

Havana Club has unveiled a new design for its 7 Year Old Rum, inspired by the city of Havana. The new look Havana Club Añejo 7 Años (40% ABV), which contains the same award-winning rum, takes inspiration from the architecture, energy and enduring spirit of its Cuban home. The refreshed design is said to capture […]

The Dalmore launches its final Cask Curation Series release

The Highland-based Dalmore Distillery has announced the launch of the fourth and final release in its limited-edition Cask Curation Series, produced in collaboration with esteemed cask partner Blandy’s Madeira. The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Madeira Cask Edition comprises three single malt Scotch whiskies, aged 30, 34 and 45 Years Old. Each has been finished […]

Holyrood Distillery launches new smouldering tongue-in-cheek limited edition release

The Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery, has announced the launch of its latest limited release, said to bring the distillery’s flavour-first approach to whisky-making to life through a carefully curated selection of malt, yeast and casks not typically seen together in the whisky world. Holyrood Smoulder (47.1% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky produced using a […]

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