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Lagavulin Honors Whisky Veteran Iain McArthur with an Exclusive 18-Year-Old Manzanilla Cask Release
01-01-2024

Lagavulin Honors Whisky Veteran Iain McArthur with an Exclusive 18-Year-Old Manzanilla Cask Release


In a tribute to the illustrious career of Iain McArthur, a stalwart of the whisky industry for over five decades, Lagavulin Distillery has unveiled a rare gem - the Lagavulin Iain's Farewell Dram. McArthur, who dedicated a significant portion of his career to Lagavulin, bids adieu to the disti

Balmoral Releases Exclusive And Rare Whisky In Honour Of King Charles’ Coronation
05-01-2023

Balmoral Releases Exclusive And Rare Whisky In Honour Of King Charles’ Coronation


A limited-edition whisky has been released by Balmoral Castle in advance of King Charles III's coronation. [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,h_372,q_auto/v1682963487/blog/Balmoral_Coronation_Edition_Whisky_04-28o52srn1-e1682938671416-620x372_a

Ardbeg's Anthology Collection Unveils The Harpy’s Tale: A Unique 13-Year-Old Whisky Marvel
08-22-2023

Ardbeg's Anthology Collection Unveils The Harpy’s Tale: A Unique 13-Year-Old Whisky Marvel


The esteemed Islay distillery, Ardbeg , has unveiled an intriguing addition to its repertoire with the introduction of a 13-year-old whisky, marking the inaugural release in its innovative Anthology Collection. This Anthology Collection is set to redefine the boundaries of single malt whisk

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

Highgrove and Cotswolds Distillery Unveil Limited-Edition Whisky for King Charles III's 75th Birthday
11-16-2023

Highgrove and Cotswolds Distillery Unveil Limited-Edition Whisky for King Charles III's 75th Birthday


In a regal tribute to the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, the renowned Cotswolds Distillery has joined forces with Highgrove to craft a singular and limited edition whisky. This distinguished spirit, named the King's Birthday Vatting, embodies a blend of heritage Plumage Archer barl