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World's ‘Best Single Malt’ Award Goes To An Israeli Whisky
04-11-2023

World's ‘Best Single Malt’ Award Goes To An Israeli Whisky


The World Whiskies Awards last week named a whisky from the Israeli whisky maker Milk & Honey (M&H) the "Best Single Malt in the World”. This is the first time a whisky from Israel has bested Scotland for the title of "Best Single Malt in the World”. Scotland has long faced competiti

A New Tourism Experience Is Launched By Orkney Based Scapa Distillery
03-29-2023

A New Tourism Experience Is Launched By Orkney Based Scapa Distillery


An Orkney based distillery has announced the launch of “an unparalleled whisky tasting experience in Scotland”, it claims. The Scapa Distillery which is based in Orkney is opening a new whisky tasting room, called the Scapa Noust, next month. The tasting area will provide immersive experie

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

TWL Seals The Deal With Israel's Award Winning M&H Distillery
03-26-2023

TWL Seals The Deal With Israel's Award Winning M&H Distillery


The Whisky List (TWL) has been chosen as the only Australian distributor of the ground-breaking Israeli distillery M&H Distillery's whisky. The Whisky List is a website and mobile application that offers whisky lovers a platform to find, investigate, and buy whiskies from all around th

BizarreBQ: A Limited Edition BBQ Inspired Release By Ardbeg
03-23-2023

BizarreBQ: A Limited Edition BBQ Inspired Release By Ardbeg


The Islay -based Ardbeg brand has released Ardbeg BizarreBQ, a limited edition whisky with a barbeque theme. [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,h_500,q_auto/v1679529367/blog/Ardbeg-BizarreBQ-KV-LANDSCAPE-1024x724_tnrptg.jpg" alt="Ardbeg Biza

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

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

Stephanie Macleod Becomes Director Of Blending For Bacardi
03-18-2023

Stephanie Macleod Becomes Director Of Blending For Bacardi


Stephanie Macleod has been elevated to the newly formed post of director of blending for Bacardi's Scotch whisky portfolio. For the Scotch brands William Lawson's, Aberfeldy, Dewar's, Aultmore, Craigellachie, The Deveron, and Royal Brackla, Macleod serves as master blender. She will co

Huge Tax Increase Hits The Scotch Whisky Market
03-16-2023

Huge Tax Increase Hits The Scotch Whisky Market


With The Chancellor’s (Jeremy Hunt) Spring Budget announced a cry of outrage went up from whisky fans all over the world as it directly opposes government’s pledge to “ensure the tax system is supporting Scottish whisky” The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt Announced in the Spring Budget that there w