Recent Whisky News

RZA of Wu-Tang Clan Teams Up With Ballantine's Scotch Whisky
07-14-2023

RZA of Wu-Tang Clan Teams Up With Ballantine's Scotch Whisky


Renowned Scotch whisky brand Ballantine's has joined forces with RZA, the iconic frontman of Wu-Tang Clan, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the group's debut album. This exciting collaboration will bring a range of product releases in the upcoming months, starting with the highly sought-afte

Controversial Whisky Bottles Shaped Like Guns Face Severe Sanctions - Find Out Why Sales Have Been Halted
07-14-2023

Controversial Whisky Bottles Shaped Like Guns Face Severe Sanctions - Find Out Why Sales Have Been Halted


Retailers have received a request to halt the sale of Cosa Nostra Scotch Whisky due to its perceived connection to "violent, aggressive, dangerous, and illegal" behavior. Packaged in a gun-shaped bottle reminiscent of a Thompson 'Tommy' gun, the whisky's design has drawn a direct correlation betwe

Bruichladdich Launches New Design In An Effort To Reduce Emissions
07-13-2023

Bruichladdich Launches New Design In An Effort To Reduce Emissions


Bruichladdich , the esteemed Islay single malt whisky, has unveiled a fresh bottle design, aiming to significantly reduce its carbon dioxide packaging emissions by an impressive 65%. This environmentally conscious move showcases the distillery's commitment to sustainability and reflects their ded

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

Wild Turkey Meets Jamaican Rum In An Exciting New Collaboration
07-11-2023

Wild Turkey Meets Jamaican Rum In An Exciting New Collaboration


Wild Turkey has unveiled its latest release, the Master's Keep Voyage, a collaboration between Master Distiller Eddie Russell and Dr. Joy Spence, the master blender of Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum. For the first time in Wild Turkey's history, they have finished their 10-year-old bourbon i

A Whisky Fungus Lawsuit - Appeals Court Rules Against Diageo
07-09-2023

A Whisky Fungus Lawsuit - Appeals Court Rules Against Diageo


Thomas and Gail Chalmers, residing approximately 350 metres from Diageo's whisky bond in Bonnybridge, Falkirk, have initiated legal action against Diageo Scotland. In their lawsuit filed in the Court of Session in Edinburgh in 2017, the couple claimed damages amounting to £40,000 (US$48,389) due t

Bladnoch Reveals an Exceptionally Rare Collection Called The Samhla Collection
07-05-2023

Bladnoch Reveals an Exceptionally Rare Collection Called The Samhla Collection


Bladnoch , Scotland's oldest operational whisky distillery, has introduced The Samhla Collection, a family of exceptionally rare single malt whiskies that encapsulate three generations of Bladnoch's history. The name "Samhla," derived from Scots Gaelic meaning 'symbol' or 'likeness,' pays tribute

Something Smoky Is Coming: anCnoc Distillery Unveils Two Peated Single Malts
07-03-2023

Something Smoky Is Coming: anCnoc Distillery Unveils Two Peated Single Malts


Building upon the success of its peated range, anCnoc Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky introduces two new expressions: anCnoc Sherry Cask Finish, Peated Edition and anCnoc Peatheart Batch 3. Crafted by Knockdhu Distillery Manager Gordon Bruce and his skilled team in Aberdeenshire, th

GlenAllachie Distillery Undergoes a £600K Upgrade, Converting a Workshop into a Whisky Bar
07-02-2023

GlenAllachie Distillery Undergoes a £600K Upgrade, Converting a Workshop into a Whisky Bar


GlenAllachie Distillery Enhances Visitor Centre with £600k Upgrade Ahead of High Season The GlenAllachie , a prominent Scotch whisky distillery, has unveiled significant upgrades to its visitor centre as it prepares for the busy high season. The £600,000 investment has resulted in the t

Unveiling The Return Of The Talisker 30 Year Old
07-02-2023

Unveiling The Return Of The Talisker 30 Year Old


The much-anticipated return of Talisker 30 Year Old has been announced by the esteemed Talisker distillery .  This limited edition release for 2023 has garnered significant attention from whisky enthusiasts worldwide. Known as the whisky made by the sea, Talisker 30 Year Old pays hom