Following this week’s news that Highland Park have just closed their distillery for refurbishment until the end of the year, I came on here to revisit my post about my time at the distillery a few years ago… only to find that it never actually published! Well… no time like the present… Something to look... Continue Reading →
News: Highland Park Closes Its Gates
Joining up to the Highland Park newsletter gets you into the “Inner Circle” and that means you get updates from time to time on new releases and promotions etc. What I was surprised to receive this week was a notice that those famous gates of theirs have closed for the remainder of 2024! This is... Continue Reading →
Press Release: The GlenAllachie Launches Sherry Cask Series
Prominent Scotch whisky maker The GlenAllachie rolls out its first newly packaged limited-release Wood Collection expressions: three Sherry cask-finished whiskies. The brand is set to debut six single malts matured in different Sherry cask types over two instalments this year, aiming to explore the contribution offered by each style. The first trio of... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Isle of Harris Distillery Launches 4 New Batches of The Hearach
The Isle of Harris Distillery tomorrow, Tuesday 26 March, releases four new batches of The Hearach single malt Scotch whisky, following the inaugural release in September 2023 which sold out online in just four-and-a-half hours. Bottled at 46% ABV, without any artificial colouring or chill-filtration, The Hearach is matured in first-fill bourbon, as well... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Berry Bros & Rudd – From Speyside To Sweden
Berry Bros. & Rudd, the leading wine and spirits merchant, continues to demonstrate its commitment to celebrating the finest spirits from around the world with the launch of its 2024 Spring Release. Building upon a rich history and tradition of excellence, the latest spirits lineup showcases an exceptional selection of whiskies and rum from both... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Ardbeg – An Oa
For all the experimentation and sheer number of releases in Ardbeg’s 21st Century incarnation, their core range of whiskies has seldom changed. The flagship Ardbeg 10 was joined by the Uigaedail and Corryvreckan during the first few years of its renaissance and remained so until 2017 when joined by An Oa, and then the Wee... Continue Reading →