Recent Whisky News Articles

Stephanie Macleod Becomes Director Of Blending For Bacardi
03-18-2023

Stephanie Macleod Becomes Director Of Blending For Bacardi


Stephanie Macleod has been elevated to the newly formed post of director of blending for Bacardi's Scotch whisky portfolio. For the Scotch brands William Lawson's, Aberfeldy, Dewar's, Aultmore, Craigellachie, The Deveron, and Royal Brackla, Macleod serves as master blender. She will co

Young Teddy: The New Limited Edition Distillery Exclusive By Oban
03-20-2023

Young Teddy: The New Limited Edition Distillery Exclusive By Oban


The second release honouring the heritage of the MacLean family at the Oban Distillery has been announced with pride by the Oban Distillery. Oban Young Teddy, which is finished in Palo Cortado and Oloroso Sherry Casks, is modelled after Teddy MacLean, who joined the Oban Distillery clan in 1985 an

New Compass Box Release Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary: The Peat Monster Cask Strength - Origin Story
03-21-2023

New Compass Box Release Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary: The Peat Monster Cask Strength - Origin Story


Compass Box, a manufacturer of Scotch whiskey, is releasing a limited edition bottle to mark the 20th anniversary of their Peat Monster flavour. The Peat Monster Cask Strength: Origin Story commemorates the creation of the well-known beverage, which was initially produced in 2003 as a result

TWL Seals The Deal With Israel's Award Winning M&H Distillery
03-26-2023

TWL Seals The Deal With Israel's Award Winning M&H Distillery


The Whisky List (TWL) has been chosen as the only Australian distributor of the ground-breaking Israeli distillery M&H Distillery's whisky. The Whisky List is a website and mobile application that offers whisky lovers a platform to find, investigate, and buy whiskies from all around th

The New Third Cask Strength Release For Highland Park
09-29-2022

The New Third Cask Strength Release For Highland Park


Highland Park has debuted the third cask strength release and it's a real stunner! Highland Park Cask Strength Release #3 Bottled at 64.1% ABV​ Not Chill-Filtered​ Natural Colour​ Master Whiskymaker: Gordon Motion For the third release of the cask strength series, Highland Park h

A Unique Decanter Is Born From The Synergistic Partnership Between The Macallan and Bently
08-23-2022

A Unique Decanter Is Born From The Synergistic Partnership Between The Macallan and Bently


In July 2021, The Macallan announced a partnership with the luxury automobile company Bently Motors with the goal to develop luxury products for both brands. Up until now, not much more was divulged about the partnership or the aforementioned luxury products. However, they have just unveiled the f

Penderyn Releases Its 10th Icons of Wales Whisky
08-24-2022

Penderyn Releases Its 10th Icons of Wales Whisky


Penderyn has released Yma O Hyd, the 10th bottling in the Icons of Wales series. Buy Penderyn Yma O Hyd Penderyn, also known as the Welsh Whisky Company, is the first commercially available whisky made in Wales since the 19th century. The name Penderyn comes from the village of Pendery

Surge: A New Travel Exclusive By Talisker
09-15-2022

Surge: A New Travel Exclusive By Talisker


In a recent announcement by Talisker a new exclusive travel edition is being released in select airports across Europe. The new release will start being available in the UK around September and in other countries closer to the end of the year.  [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.co

Glenmorangie Releases Limited Edition: 23 Year Old Grand Vintage Malt 1998
09-16-2022

Glenmorangie Releases Limited Edition: 23 Year Old Grand Vintage Malt 1998


1998 was a momentous year filled with interesting things. Google, Inc. is founded in Menlo Park, California. It was the year Britney Spears’s “...Baby One More Time” was released. DreamWorks reinvented the bible with “The Prince of Egypt,” Disney transformed our lives with “Mulan,” and Pixar’s “A

A New Master Blender For The Famous Grouse
09-18-2022

A New Master Blender For The Famous Grouse


The major spirits company Edrington has appointed Craig Johnstone as the new master blender for The Famous Grouse. Craig Johnstone, a Scot, after finishing his degree in astrophysics started working in the whisky industry as a distillery tour guide. This ignited his passion for whisky and he