Benromach Distillery in Speyside has announced that it has added two new limited-edition whiskies to its popular Contrasts range which aims to surprise and delight drinkers with variations on the signature smoky Benromach style, by maturing spirit in different and interesting ways. Distilled in 2012 and bottled earlier this year, the new Contrasts Air Dried... Continue Reading →
Press Release: New 30yo GlenAllachie Announced
Independent Scotch whisky firm The GlenAllachie today announces the next iteration of its oldest and most exclusive core range expression: The GlenAllachie 30-year-old Cask Strength Batch 3. Spearheaded by long-standing whisky maker Billy Walker, who celebrated reaching a half-century in the industry last year, the leading single malt producer was met with substantial global demand... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Glen Elgin – 14 Years Old / Floc de Gascogne (Pintail)
Before we even get into the whisky itself, you may be asking, who or what is Pintail? The keen eyed might notice that their tagline looks very familiar: Purveyors of Precious Wines & Spirits. Turn back a few years and an independent whisky bottler broke onto the scene as "Purveyors of Precious Whiskies" - that... Continue Reading →
Press Release: New Independent Whisky Bottler Halcyon Spirits Unveils Its Inaugural Release
A new family-owned independent whisky bottler, Halcyon Spirits, has launched today and debuted its first-ever release – a single cask Macallan 30 Year Old which was distilled in 1993. The independent bottling brand, which is based in Aberdeenshire, was developed by brothers Daniel and Craig Milne, who also co-founded global auction platform Whisky Hammer and... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Stauning – Rye
Since the inception of Stauning distillery in 2005, their flagship release has been a rye whisky. So much so, it is simply called “Rye”. Similar to their Nordic brethren at Mackmyra, the Stauning brand was built by a group of friends who had one thing in common: a passion for whisky. Without knowing how to... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Jura – Pale Ale Cask Edition
This Spring saw Jura add another new expression to their expanding seasonal ‘Cask Edition’ series. Joining the Winter Edition, Red Wine Cask Edition (see our tasting notes here), and the Rum Cask Edition, the Diurachs have now released a Pale Ale Cask Edition. The events of the pandemic led to the Jura team reaching out... Continue Reading →