Recent Scotch Articles

Scotch Whisky Exports Face Challenges in 2023 Amidst Shifting Consumer Trends
08-17-2023

Scotch Whisky Exports Face Challenges in 2023 Amidst Shifting Consumer Trends


Scotch whisky's export performance in the first half of 2023 has encountered a decline both in volume and value, marking a departure from the robust sales surge witnessed during the same period in the previous year. A stark reduction of 20% in volume, translating to a staggering 630 million 700ml

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

Douglas Laing Unveils Rock Island Rum Cask Edition: A Harmonious Blend of Scotland and the Caribbean
08-22-2023

Douglas Laing Unveils Rock Island Rum Cask Edition: A Harmonious Blend of Scotland and the Caribbean


Douglas Laing & Co., an esteemed independent Scotch whisky producer, has unveiled its latest creation, the Rock Island Rum Cask Edition, as a follow-up to the successful Rock Island Mezcal Edition introduced in 2022. The Rock Island Rum Cask Edition stands out as a testament to the brand's ded

Arran 10 Year Old
06-22-2023

Arran 10 Year Old


In the ever-expanding world of Scotch whisky, one brand that stands out is the Arran and specifically its 10 Year Old expression. With its distinctive flavors and smooth character, it has gained popularity among whisky enthusiasts. But when it comes to purchasing this sought-after whisky, the

Limited Edition Cars And Scotch: The Kilchoman and Land Rover Collaboration
05-04-2023

Limited Edition Cars And Scotch: The Kilchoman and Land Rover Collaboration


Car and scotch lovers rejoice at this beautiful collaboration between automaker Land Rover, and Islay based distillery Kilchoman as they release a limited edition Classic Defender and a unique scotch.  [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,h_

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

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 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

Nc'nean’s Latest: Huntress 2023 Woodland Candy
05-11-2023

Nc'nean’s Latest: Huntress 2023 Woodland Candy


Nc'nean announced the latest release of the 2023 Huntress series. The limited editions of this series are the result of unique whisky experiments, which the overall goal of said experiments is to find and explore new flavours. Distillery founder Annabell Thomas utilised special yeast culture

GlenAllachie Reveals Third Batch of 30 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt
07-13-2023

GlenAllachie Reveals Third Batch of 30 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt


GlenAllachie, a renowned Speyside distillery, unveils the highly anticipated third batch of its oldest core expression: a 30-year-old, cask strength single malt. Limited to only 2,400 bottles, The GlenAllachie 30-Year-Old Cask Strength Batch 3 showcases the artistry of Pedro Ximénez, oloroso, and