Category Archives: News

News: First Release from Ardnahoe on Islay

News of the debut “Inaugural Release” from Ardnahoe, the ninth distillery in Islay. Hunter Laing. Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Berry Bros & Rudd Refreshes Classic Range

Berry Bros & Rudd announce refresh of Classic Range. Speyside 12 and 16 year old Scotch Whiskies, Islay Scotch Whisky & Irish Reserve Whiskey

News: Ardgowan Unveils Final Whiskies in Clydebuilt Series

Whisky News: Ardgowan Distillery announces Anchorsmith and Draughtsman Blended Malt Scotch Whiskies. Part of the Clydebuilt series.

News: New Limited Editions from Glasgow 1770

News from Glasgow Distillery as they announce the release of three new limited edition Small Batch Glasgow 1770 Single Malts

News: Jura Distillery Manager to retire

News from Jura as Distillery Manager Graham Logan retires.

News: Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery launches first single malt

News of the first release from Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery… Arrival Single Malt Scotch Whisky

News: Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership Appoints First Chairperson

The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership announce first Chairman…

Bhlas Tasting Glass

Neill Murphy samples and reviews the Bhlas Tasting Glass – an unusual but ultimately rewarding piece of whisky glassware.

Islay Whisky Academy @ Fèis Ìle 2023

Join the Islay Whisky Academy for a full programme of interesting and inspiring events for the 2023 edition of the Feis Ile / Islay Festival.

Introducing Distilando – The New Platform for Spirits Lovers

Exciting news about a new website and mobile application that appeals to all levels of aged spirits lovers. Distilando is available now on iOS and Android.

News: Elixir Distillers Acquires Tormore Distillery

Exciting news as Elixir Distillers announce deal to purchase Tormore Distillery in Speyside from Pernod Ricard.

News: New Distillery Manager for Tamnavulin

Speyside distillery, Tamnavulin, announce the appointment of new distillery manager, Leon Webb.

News: Billy Walker marks 50 years in Scotch whisky with new series

GlenAllachie Master Blender, Billy Walker, marks 50th year in Scotch whisky with new limited edition single malt trilogy

The National Whisky Festival: Glasgow Edition 2022

*Full disclosure: I was given complimentary admission to the National Whisky Festival. However, creative control of the content of this piece is 100% my own. The Return of the Whisky Festival Thanks to the C-word, of which we’re all completely fed up hearing, whisky festivals were stolen away from us. Now that we have themContinueContinue reading “The National Whisky Festival: Glasgow Edition 2022”

News: Elixir Distillers Announces Name Of New Islay Distillery

Six months after breaking ground, Elixir Distillers has confirmed that their new Islay distillery will be called Portintruan. Located just outside the town of Port Ellen on Islay’s south coast, Portintruan is pronounced Port-nah-truan. It takes its name from the farm estate where the distillery is located and means “place of the stream”. Co-owner SukhinderContinueContinue reading “News: Elixir Distillers Announces Name Of New Islay Distillery”

News: Tamnavulin Launches White Wine Cask Edition

News of a new release from Speyside’s Tamnavulin distillery. The new White Wine Cask Edition is available now in the UK with the US and European markets following in the coming months

News: The Lakes introduces Whiskymaker’s Reserve No 5

The Lakes Distillery announce the release of the latest batch of their Whiskymaker’s Reserve.