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 →
Tasting Notes: Talisker – 7 Years Old (Douglas Laing’s Provenance)
The Douglas Laing family business has been bottling single barrels of distinction since 1948. With members of the second and third generations of the Laing dynasty currently to at the helm, the company has 6 different brands/levels of single barrel bottlings available. The most recognisable of these are their Provenance (generally 3-10yo), Old Particular (generally... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Auctioneer Behind Record-Breaking £1m Macallan Cask Celebrates 100th Whisky Auction & £10,000 Whisky Giveaway
Specialist spirits auctioneer, Whisky Hammer, is marking its landmark 100th online auction on Friday 15 March, with a suite of perks as a ‘thank you’ to its buyers and sellers. Since forming eight years ago, the auction site, which was founded by brothers Daniel and Craig Milne, has successfully sold over 155,000 lots worth £60 million for... Continue Reading →