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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

Glen Scotia Launches Icons of Campbeltown: The Mermaid - A Coastal Masterpiece
10-02-2023

Glen Scotia Launches Icons of Campbeltown: The Mermaid - A Coastal Masterpiece


Glen Scotia Distillery, known for its rich history and commitment to quality craftsmanship, is proud to unveil the first installment of its Icons of Campbeltown series: "The Mermaid." This exceptional release pays homage to the vibrant community spirit of Campbeltown, a town with a profound

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

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”.

Glenmorangie Announces A Tale Of The Forest - A New Release Influenced By Forest Botanicals
09-24-2022

Glenmorangie Announces A Tale Of The Forest - A New Release Influenced By Forest Botanicals


Glenmorangie, a highland based distillery has announced a new release called A Tale Of The Forest which is made from barley kilned with forest botanicals. Glenmorangie A Tale Of The Forest Bottled at 46% ABV​ Release date: October 3rd 2022 Master Whiskymaker: Dr Bill Lumsden The f

Compass Box Introduces Two New Blended Whiskies
09-20-2022

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 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

Diageo Announces “Elusive Expressions” 2022 Special Releases Collection
09-30-2022

Diageo Announces “Elusive Expressions” 2022 Special Releases Collection


Diageo has launched its annual special releases collection. The 2022 collection is titled Elusive Expressions and is similar in its fantastical designs from the 2021 special releases collection. The collection features stories from “Psychedelic Legends Untold”  “Today we reveal and intr

Single Grain Takes The Spotlight For Loch Lomond’s Two New Limited Edition Scotch Whiskies
03-27-2023

Single Grain Takes The Spotlight For Loch Lomond’s Two New Limited Edition Scotch Whiskies


Recently, Loch Lomond released two new, limited edition single grain whiskies that showcased the distiller's creative whisky-making capabilities. Master Blender Michael Henry worked to bring the Loch Lomond Single Grain Cooper's Collection Mizunara Cask Finish and Loch Lomond Single Grain Di

Yorkshire's Filey Bay Wins Seven Awards At 2023 World Whisky Masters Competition
08-13-2023

Yorkshire's Filey Bay Wins Seven Awards At 2023 World Whisky Masters Competition


Yorkshire based Filey Bay’s inaugural single malt whisky distillery team is reveling in triumph as it basks in the glory of its remarkable achievements at a distinguished global whisky competition. A remarkable feat transpired as Spirit of Yorkshire, headquartered in Hunmanby, was awarded a