Recent Whisky News

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 Distillery In Inverness: A Sneak Peek Into Scotland's Latest Whisky Destination
03-13-2023

New Distillery In Inverness: A Sneak Peek Into Scotland's Latest Whisky Destination


The first new distillery in Inverness, Scotland, in 130 years just had its doors opened.  The first distillery to open in the city since 1892 is the Uile-bheist Distillery , which is Gaelic for  "monster," and its first barrels were filled only a few days afterwards. “Our

Free Glengoyne Whisky For Charity Workers
02-20-2023

Free Glengoyne Whisky For Charity Workers


Glengoyne distillery is a Scottish whisky distillery located in Dumgoyne near Killearn, Stirling, and is situated just a few miles away from the stunning Loch Lomond. The distillery is asking for volunteers to help protect the wetlands for a day in exchange for a free bottle of whisky and a distil

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 Locks In Multimillion Pound Distribution Deal With China
09-25-2022

Penderyn Locks In Multimillion Pound Distribution Deal With China


Penderyn, a Welsh distillery has secured a multimillion-pound deal to distribute its whisky across China. This lucrative deal will single handedly make Asia Penderyn’s biggest export market. The deal was signed with Hong Kong-based Port Union and its subsidiary on the Chinese mainland, Yantai Hong

New Whisky Scented Fragrance By Monkey Shoulder
09-23-2022

New Whisky Scented Fragrance By Monkey Shoulder


We all love the wonderful scent of whisky but not sure we usually strive to smell like whisky. For many of us when you sniff a glass of whisky it has an almost nostalgic effect conjuring up distant memories from the past. It honestly surprises me that it has taken so long for a whisky company to c

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

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

Cotswolds Distillery Receives £3m in Funding
08-22-2022

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