Recent Whisky News

Whisky Companies Have Been Called Out for Polluting Rivers in Scotland
06-27-2023

Whisky Companies Have Been Called Out for Polluting Rivers in Scotland


William Grant & Sons and Chivas Brothers are required by the Scottish Environmental Agency (Sepa) to stop spills coming from their Glenfiddich and Glen Keith distilleries in Speyside. The businesses have also given Sepa and other conservation organizations money totaling £36,100 in an effort t

A New 40 Year Old Peaty Release From Speyside Distillery Benriach
06-17-2023

A New 40 Year Old Peaty Release From Speyside Distillery Benriach


Despite Benriach being a Speyside distillery and Speyside whiskies are not really known for peated whisky, this new 40 year old single malt highlights the forward thinkingness and innovation that Benriach had back in the 1970s when this malt was laid down. Within the renowned whisky

The 1505 Collection By The Surgeons Quarter Has A New Edition - A Blended Scotch Whisky
06-16-2023

The 1505 Collection By The Surgeons Quarter Has A New Edition - A Blended Scotch Whisky


Surgeons Quarter, the commercial division of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), is strengthening its historical ties by partnering with a craft distillery to produce a special whisky. Crafted by the experts at Summerhall Distillery in Edinburgh, the whisky is part of Surgeons Q

Halycon Spirits - A New Independent Bottler Releases A Rare Macallan For Its Inaugural Release
06-15-2023

Halycon Spirits - A New Independent Bottler Releases A Rare Macallan For Its Inaugural Release


We are excited to announce the launch of Halcyon Spirits, a newly established independent whisky bottler that is family-owned. To kick off their venture, they have unveiled their inaugural offering: a single cask Macallan 30 Year Old, distilled back in 1993. Halcyon Spirits has bottled The

Fireball Ups It’s Game With Its 1st Barrel Aged Release - Dragon Reserve
06-08-2023

Fireball Ups It’s Game With Its 1st Barrel Aged Release - Dragon Reserve


Fireball Cinnamon Whisky has unveiled its inaugural barrel-aged flavored whisky called Fireball Dragon Reserve just in time for Father’s Day 2023 . This unique edition is a special batch of Fireball's renowned cinnamon-flavored whisky that underwent maturation in bourbon barrels for an undisc

Unveiling the Exciting New Range from Glenglassaugh
06-08-2023

Unveiling the Exciting New Range from Glenglassaugh


In 2008, Glenglassaugh distillery emerged from a prolonged slumber, and now this hidden gem unveils a fresh collection of single malts, breathing new life into its legacy. The range consists of three bottles. A 12 year old , Sandend and Portsoy .  With a profound con

Discover a 23 Year Old Apple Infused Whisky That Even An Aficionado Might Enjoy
06-08-2023

Discover a 23 Year Old Apple Infused Whisky That Even An Aficionado Might Enjoy


Most whisky connoisseurs that I know don’t like flavoured whisky. If it is your thing, no judgement. Regardless, Crown Royal has just announced a flavoured whisky that may change your mind.  Introducing a captivating convergence of premium and flavoured whisky: a remarkable $250 23-

Sir Ivan Menezes - The CEO Of Diageo Passes Away
06-07-2023

Sir Ivan Menezes - The CEO Of Diageo Passes Away


Sir Ivan Menezes, the CEO of Diageo, passed away at the age of 63 following a brief illness. Earlier this week, Diageo announced the appointment of Debra Crew as interim CEO while Ivan Menezes recovered from emergency surgery for a stomach ulcer. Effective immediately, Crew assumed the r

Ardray: The New Blended Scotch From The Owners Of Laphroig and The Owners Of Macallan
06-06-2023

Ardray: The New Blended Scotch From The Owners Of Laphroig and The Owners Of Macallan


Ardray was a collaborative creation between Calum Fraser, the chief blender for Scotch at Beam Suntory, and Suntory's blending team. Together they tested over 200 blends made up of “the very best quality whiskies from distilleries across the Highlands, islands and lowlands of Scotland”.

Isle of Harris Distillers Unveils Their Inaugural Whisky Release: The Hearach
06-01-2023

Isle of Harris Distillers Unveils Their Inaugural Whisky Release: The Hearach


The Isle of Harris Distillery which is celebrating its eighth birthday on September 23, 2023, proudly announces the release of its inaugural whisky, "The Hearach."  This whisky pays homage to the native people of Harris. The official launch will be accompanied by a live streamed event a