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Sam Heughan's Whisky Triumph: The Sassenach Claims Victory at Master of Malt Championships
08-17-2023

Sam Heughan's Whisky Triumph: The Sassenach Claims Victory at Master of Malt Championships


Acclaimed OUTLANDER actor Sam Heughan has achieved a remarkable triumph as his whisky brand claims the top honor at a prestigious annual competition. The stage for this victory is set by Master of Malt , a prominent online whisky retailer that orchestrates its own illustrious whisky championshi

The Latest Celebrity Partnership: Keanu Reeves And Suntory
05-25-2023

The Latest Celebrity Partnership: Keanu Reeves And Suntory


This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Japanese whisky manufacturer House of Suntory, and to celebrate, the brand has teamed up with actors Keanu Reeves and Sofia Coppola on a new advertising campaign. Suntory is a revered name in the world of spirits, known for its unwavering co

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

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

Diageo Calls Off Windsor Whisky Business Sale
09-30-2022

Diageo Calls Off Windsor Whisky Business Sale


Diageo has terminated the sale of its Windsor whisky business to Bayside/Metis - South Korea's private equity consortium due to a failure to meet some conditions for the deal agreed in March.  In March, Diageo had agreed to sell its premium blended scotch whisky brand - Windsor to Baysi

The Macallan Announces James Bond 60th Anniversary Release
09-28-2022

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

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

Jim McEwan Awarded MBE
01-01-2023

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

Two New Limited Offering Have Been Released By Islay Based Kilchoman: A Cognac Cask and a Fino Sherry Cask
05-15-2023

Two New Limited Offering Have Been Released By Islay Based Kilchoman: A Cognac Cask and a Fino Sherry Cask


Fino Sherry Cask Matured and Cognac Cask Matured are two brand-new whisky expressions that Kilchoman has introduced. Beginning this week, both are offered through Kilchoman retailers all over the world. Kilchoman Fino Sherry Cask Matured 2023 The distillers hand-selected a total

Maker's Mark Introduces Its Oldest Whiskey to Date
08-17-2023

Maker's Mark Introduces Its Oldest Whiskey to Date


Maker's Mark, renowned for its steadfast adherence to tradition, is embracing a new frontier with the unveiling of its inaugural age-statement Bourbon. Departing from its time-honored practices, Maker's Mark Cellar Aged is poised to make history as the distillery's most mature release to date.