Recent Whisky News

Exclusive Glenmorangie Whisky Launch - 12 year Old Amontillado Finish
09-08-2025

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

A Unique Decanter Is Born From The Synergistic Partnership Between The Macallan and Bently
09-08-2025

A Unique Decanter Is Born From The Synergistic Partnership Between The Macallan and Bently


In July 2021, The Macallan announced a partnership with the luxury automobile company Bently Motors with the goal to develop luxury products for both brands. Up until now, not much more was divulged about the partnership or the aforementioned luxury products. However, they have just unveiled the f

Two New Well Aged Offerings Added To Bushmills Irish Whiskey Core Range
09-08-2025

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

Aber Falls Releases New Distillery Exclusive Barolo Matured
09-08-2025

Aber Falls Releases New Distillery Exclusive Barolo Matured


Aber Falls, a Welsh distillery located in Abergwyngregyn, has announced a new ‘Distillery Exclusive’ Single Malt whisky and just in time to grab one as a Christmas present for someone or for yourself. Only available from the distillery itself so head down today - while stock lasts. [linkImag

Plans To Increase Tax on Alcohol Scrapped
09-08-2025

Plans To Increase Tax on Alcohol Scrapped


On Friday September 23rd 2022, chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced that the plans to increase the duty on alcohol (spirits, beer, cider, and wine) will be canceled. This news comes as part of an overall mini-budget which is an economic policy announcement by the new prime minister Liz Truss which

Cotswolds Distillery Receives £3m in Funding
09-08-2025

Cotswolds Distillery Receives £3m in Funding


The Cotswolds Distillery announces a plan to increase production of its English whisky and gin with new support from Santander UK. The distillery's goal is to  increase its annual alcohol production from 125,000 liters, to 500,000 liters. [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/cask

Penderyn Releases Its 10th Icons of Wales Whisky
09-08-2025

Penderyn Releases Its 10th Icons of Wales Whisky


Penderyn has released Yma O Hyd, the 10th bottling in the Icons of Wales series. Buy Penderyn Yma O Hyd Penderyn, also known as the Welsh Whisky Company, is the first commercially available whisky made in Wales since the 19th century. The name Penderyn comes from the village of Pendery

Compass Box Introduces Two New Blended Whiskies
09-08-2025

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 New Third Cask Strength Release For Highland Park
09-08-2025

The New Third Cask Strength Release For Highland Park


Highland Park has debuted the third cask strength release and it's a real stunner! Highland Park Cask Strength Release #3 Bottled at 64.1% ABV​ Not Chill-Filtered​ Natural Colour​ Master Whiskymaker: Gordon Motion For the third release of the cask strength series, Highland Park h

Jim McEwan Awarded MBE
09-08-2025

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