Recent Whisky News

The First Islay Rye Has Been Launched By Bruichladdich
03-23-2023

The First Islay Rye Has Been Launched By Bruichladdich


The first-ever Islay rye whisky has been launched by Bruichladdich, a Scottish whisky distillery on the island of Islay. The whisky, which is a limited edition release created using rye grain that was cultivated nearby, represents an important turning point for the distillery. As rye is

New Compass Box Release Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary: The Peat Monster Cask Strength - Origin Story
03-21-2023

New Compass Box Release Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary: The Peat Monster Cask Strength - Origin Story


Compass Box, a manufacturer of Scotch whiskey, is releasing a limited edition bottle to mark the 20th anniversary of their Peat Monster flavour. The Peat Monster Cask Strength: Origin Story commemorates the creation of the well-known beverage, which was initially produced in 2003 as a result

Two New Well Aged Offerings Added To Bushmills Irish Whiskey Core Range
03-13-2023

Two New Well Aged Offerings Added To Bushmills Irish Whiskey Core Range


Bushmills Distillery has added two new well aged whiskies to their core lineup. A 25 and 30 year old single malt are now the oldest offerings in the core offering. The Bushmills team is especially proud of these new whiskeys since the distillery is one of the few that genuinely has enough st

Exclusive Glenmorangie Whisky Launch - 12 year Old Amontillado Finish
03-12-2023

Exclusive Glenmorangie Whisky Launch - 12 year Old Amontillado Finish


The fourth instalment in the distillery's Barrel Select Release line of single-malt Highland Scotch whiskies, Glenmorangie Amontillado Finish, has been released, according to the company. [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,h_500,q_auto/v16786466

Ki One: South Korea's Three Societies Distillery Launches First Flagship Single Malt Whisky
03-06-2023

Ki One: South Korea's Three Societies Distillery Launches First Flagship Single Malt Whisky


Welcome to Three Societies, a distillery that started running in Namyangju, South Korea, back in 2020. Three Societies, a company that performs everything from mashing to distilling to maturing in Korea, was founded by former Microsoft executive Bryan Do with the assistance of Scottish Master Dist

Highland Park Releases Its 225th Anniversary Bottle - Its Oldest Expression Yet
02-26-2023

Highland Park Releases Its 225th Anniversary Bottle - Its Oldest Expression Yet


With just 225 bottles available for sale for £39,000 apiece, Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has launched its oldest release to date: a 54-year-old Single Malt Scotch whiskey. The limited edition whisky, which has an RRP of £39,000, was produced to commemorate Highland Park's 225th bir

The Deacon: A New Scotch Whisky - “Expected To Disrupt The Whisky Category”
02-08-2023

The Deacon: A New Scotch Whisky - “Expected To Disrupt The Whisky Category”


The Deacon scotch whisky was launched on Feb 3rd, 2023 by wine and spirits company Sovereign Brands in association with French spirits tycoon Pernod Ricard. In a press release, Sovereign Brands made the bold claim that The Deacon, the company's inaugural whisky offering, "is ready to upset the whi

Angel Chen & Johnnie Walker Collaboration For A Limited Edition Lunar New Year Bottle
01-03-2023

Angel Chen & Johnnie Walker Collaboration For A Limited Edition Lunar New Year Bottle


We are now in the Year of the Rabbit, which signifies that throughout the year, the heavenly animal will take center stage. The bunny has previously been used to embellish watches and fashion designs. With the addition of this limited-edition Lunar New Year bottle from Johnnie Walker, you can now

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