In September 2024 Lindores announced that they would be producing an annual small batch release under the title “Thiron”. In anticipation of this year’s edition being released we look back to the first edition. The name “Thiron” harkens back to another historical abbey: the mediaeval abbey at Thiron-Gardais (founded 1109). The distillery leans heavily into... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Ardgowan Begins Offering Whisky Tours
Press Release: Ardgowan now offering distillery tours
Press Release: Jackton Distillery x Vignobles Sébastien Fricker
SCOTCH WHISKY FANS SAY ‘OUI’ TO WINE EXPERIENCE A prominent Glasgow whisky distillery has seen unprecedented demand from whisky fans looking to attend a brand new wine experience. Jackton Distillery, who make their own critically-acclaimed craft Scotch whiskies and gins, have partnered with a family-owned vineyard in the Loire Valley to release a range of wine... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing – Rock Island (Tequila Edition)
Since Douglas Laing first launched the Remarkable Regional Malts series, they’ve taken their regional showpieces and have been able to play around with them. Different ages and cask finishes have become a regular feature for the occasional special edition, and that is especially the case for this Tequila Edition. It’s only been a few years... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Ardgowan Expands Clydebuilt Portfolio
Award-winning Scotch whisky brand Clydebuilt today expands its portfolio with six new small batch Single Malt releases, including three Single Cask bottlings. Independent Scotch whisky distillery Ardgowan is behind the boutique label, with the first release hitting shelves in 2019. The site, based in Inverkip, filled its first cask with its own distillate... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Wire Works – Caduro Cask Strength
The White Peak distillery has made a strong and steady name for itself by producing great whiskies that really play on their base spirit and cask selection, whilst never holding back on the ABVs. Their recent Caduro Cask Strength release carries on that tradition by offering a big ABV version of their first core release.... Continue Reading →