Recent Whisky News

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

Penderyn Announces Ninth ‘Icons of Wales’ Bottling - The Headliner
10-17-2022

Penderyn Announces Ninth ‘Icons of Wales’ Bottling - The Headliner


The Headliner - the Ninth ‘Icons of Wales’ commemorates David Lloyd George Wales’ only UK Prime Minister. David Lloyd George was known for making more headlines than any other 20th century statesman, hence the name “The Headliner”. David Lloyd George accidentally created the Welsh premium wh

Nc'nean Releases The Latest In Its Quiet Rebels Series - Lorna
10-14-2022

Nc'nean Releases The Latest In Its Quiet Rebels Series - Lorna


Every autumn Nc'nean releases a limited special edition whisky dedicated to a particular employee at the distillery, also known as one of the “Rebels” of Nc'nean, hence the series name “Quiet Rebels”. This series focuses on highlighting those who work behind the scenes to produce a great whisky. T

The White Cask - A New GTR Exclusive Whisky By Ian Macleod
10-13-2022

The White Cask - A New GTR Exclusive Whisky By Ian Macleod


Ian Macleod the scottish spirits manufacturer has debuted a new GTR (global travel retail) exclusive whisky under its Edinburgh Gin brand. Its name comes from North American white oak, which is generally used by Bourbon producers.  This announcement came during the Tax Free World Associ

Kelso Farm Has Plans Submitted For An Eco Friendly Distillery
10-12-2022

Kelso Farm Has Plans Submitted For An Eco Friendly Distillery


Grahamslaw farm located in Kelso which is a market town in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland has submitted plans to the Scottish Borders Council for a new eco friendly whisky distillery on Monday, October 3rd, 2022. The Grahamslaw Distillery Company has submitted the plans. The company i

Johnnie Walker Unveils The Fifth Ghost and Rare
10-11-2022

Johnnie Walker Unveils The Fifth Ghost and Rare


Johnnie Walker owned by Diageo has released its fifth edition in the Ghost and Rare collection which highlights whisky from the closed grain distillery Port Dundas in Glasgow.  [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,h_500,q_auto/v166514383

Aber Falls Releases New Distillery Exclusive Barolo Matured
10-09-2022

Aber Falls Releases New Distillery Exclusive Barolo Matured


Aber Falls, a Welsh distillery located in Abergwyngregyn, has announced a new ‘Distillery Exclusive’ Single Malt whisky and just in time to grab one as a Christmas present for someone or for yourself. Only available from the distillery itself so head down today - while stock lasts. [linkImag

Talisker Partners With Josh Niland For A Unique Gastronomic Experience
10-07-2022

Talisker Partners With Josh Niland For A Unique Gastronomic Experience


Talisker and Josh Niland, a powerhouse of a duo, have come together to create two unique dining experiences.  A pop-up event will be taking place for two nights, October 21 and 22 2022 at the rugged and beautiful North Head, New South Wales, Australia. The first event is called “Taste o

Whisky Industry Could Be Facing Scotland Water Shortage Crisis
10-07-2022

Whisky Industry Could Be Facing Scotland Water Shortage Crisis


At the Reuters Impact conference on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 Ivan Menezes, the CEO of Diageo, the multinational alcoholic beverage company, said that he believes Scotland could face a water crisis in the next decade or two due to climate change. Ivan urged businesses and lawmakers to act now or S

Midfearn Distillery Returns Home After 200 Years
10-06-2022

Midfearn Distillery Returns Home After 200 Years


Plans that were submitted towards the end of 2021 for a new highland distillery on the south bank of the Dornoch Firth have been given the go ahead by Highland Council.  The plans submitted were for a new Midfearn Distillery on Midfearn Estate at Easter Fern. This site is close to where