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BizarreBQ: A Limited Edition BBQ Inspired Release By Ardbeg
03-23-2023

BizarreBQ: A Limited Edition BBQ Inspired Release By Ardbeg


The Islay -based Ardbeg brand has released Ardbeg BizarreBQ, a limited edition whisky with a barbeque theme. [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,h_500,q_auto/v1679529367/blog/Ardbeg-BizarreBQ-KV-LANDSCAPE-1024x724_tnrptg.jpg" alt="Ardbeg Biza

The First Islay Rye Has Been Launched By Bruichladdich
03-23-2023

The First Islay Rye Has Been Launched By Bruichladdich


The first-ever Islay rye whisky has been launched by Bruichladdich, a Scottish whisky distillery on the island of Islay. The whisky, which is a limited edition release created using rye grain that was cultivated nearby, represents an important turning point for the distillery. As rye is

Huge Tax Increase Hits The Scotch Whisky Market
03-16-2023

Huge Tax Increase Hits The Scotch Whisky Market


With The Chancellor’s (Jeremy Hunt) Spring Budget announced a cry of outrage went up from whisky fans all over the world as it directly opposes government’s pledge to “ensure the tax system is supporting Scottish whisky” The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt Announced in the Spring Budget that there w

New Distillery In Inverness: A Sneak Peek Into Scotland's Latest Whisky Destination
03-13-2023

New Distillery In Inverness: A Sneak Peek Into Scotland's Latest Whisky Destination


The first new distillery in Inverness, Scotland, in 130 years just had its doors opened.  The first distillery to open in the city since 1892 is the Uile-bheist Distillery , which is Gaelic for  "monster," and its first barrels were filled only a few days afterwards. “Our

Exclusive Glenmorangie Whisky Launch - 12 year Old Amontillado Finish
03-12-2023

Exclusive Glenmorangie Whisky Launch - 12 year Old Amontillado Finish


The fourth instalment in the distillery's Barrel Select Release line of single-malt Highland Scotch whiskies, Glenmorangie Amontillado Finish, has been released, according to the company. [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,h_500,q_auto/v16786466

New Macbeth Scotch Whisky Collection Illustrated By Sir Quentin Blake
03-02-2023

New Macbeth Scotch Whisky Collection Illustrated By Sir Quentin Blake


Elixir Distillers, an independent bottler, and Livingstone, a design company, have teamed up to produce a 42-item Scotch whisky collection that draws inspiration from Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth. Buy them exclusively at The Whisky Exchange or Livingstone . Sir Quentin Bla

The 5 Types of Scotch Explained
01-22-2023

The 5 Types of Scotch Explained


Scotch is a type of whisky that is made in Scotland from water, malted barley, and yeast. There are five main types of Scotch whisky: single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch. To produce Scotch, the barley is first soaked in water and allowed to germinate, o

Elements of Islay Overhauls Its Core Range
11-16-2022

Elements of Islay Overhauls Its Core Range


Elements of Islay is a rotating range of single malts launched by London-based Elixir Distillers in 2008. This autumn it reimagines its core range of blended malt whiskies. The core range will comprise three whiskies, Elements of Islay Cask Edit, Elements of Islay Bourbon, and Elements of Islay Sh