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Australian Innovation Meets Scottish Tradition: Meet The Starward X Lagavulin Whisky Collaboration
09-10-2025

Australian Innovation Meets Scottish Tradition: Meet The Starward X Lagavulin Whisky Collaboration


In a groundbreaking fusion of Australian innovation and Scottish tradition, Starward Distillery has unveiled a tantalizing creation that promises to captivate the palates of whisky aficionados worldwide. This audacious venture, aptly named "Starward X Lagavulin," represents a marriage of two disti

The Macallan Announces James Bond 60th Anniversary Release
09-10-2025

The Macallan Announces James Bond 60th Anniversary Release


The Macallan has announced a new 6 bottle release celebrating James Bond’s 60th anniversary. One for each decade and each lead actor since the James Bond films hit the screens.  [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1664310776/blog/macallan-j

Jack Daniel’s Unveils Limited Edition Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Barrel Rye Whiskey
09-10-2025

Jack Daniel’s Unveils Limited Edition Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Barrel Rye Whiskey


On Tuesday, August 15th, Jack Daniel’s unveiled a limited and exclusive offering within its renowned Single Barrel Special Release collection: the Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Barrel Rye. In a momentous announcement, the brand communicated through a press release that this 100-proof cre

Cotswolds Distillery Receives £3m in Funding
09-10-2025

Cotswolds Distillery Receives £3m in Funding


The Cotswolds Distillery announces a plan to increase production of its English whisky and gin with new support from Santander UK. The distillery's goal is to  increase its annual alcohol production from 125,000 liters, to 500,000 liters. [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/cask

Penderyn Releases Its 10th Icons of Wales Whisky
09-10-2025

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

Compass Box Introduces Two New Blended Whiskies
09-10-2025

Compass Box Introduces Two New Blended Whiskies


Compass Box has Introduced two new blended whiskies, Flaming Heart 2022 and Ultramarine. [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,h_500,q_auto/v1663460754/blog/getimage_oygnmm.jpg" alt="Compass Box Flaming Heart 2022"[/linkImage] Flaming Heart

The New Third Cask Strength Release For Highland Park
09-10-2025

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

Jim McEwan Awarded MBE
09-10-2025

Jim McEwan Awarded MBE


The New Year Honours List was released today, and the Scottish Secretary has congratulated the numerous members of Scottish society who have received recognition. Among those is James McEwan from Islay, four times Master Distiller of the Year and inductee to the Whisky Hall of Fame. Congratula

Limited Edition Cars And Scotch: The Kilchoman and Land Rover Collaboration
09-10-2025

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_

University of Kentucky Unveils James B. Beam Institute, the World's Largest Distilling Institute Located In The UK
09-10-2025

University of Kentucky Unveils James B. Beam Institute, the World's Largest Distilling Institute Located In The UK


The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at the University of Kentucky has celebrated its official opening, marking a significant milestone in advancing research, workforce development, education, and outreach in the spirits industry. Since its establishment in 2019, the institute has play