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Jackton Distillery launches its first RAER single malt

The family-run Jackton Distillery, located just outside Glasgow, has announced the launch of its first single malt, created under the leadership of Jaynie Kean, one of Scotland’s youngest female distillery founders and managing directors. RAER Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Inaugural Release (48.7% ABV) is a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a […]

Ardara Distillery launches its latest heavily peated release

The Donegal based Ardara Distillery has announced the launch of the second release of its heavily peated single malt. Ardara Single Malt 2026 Edition (46% ABV) is a triple-distilled single malt Irish whiskey, produced using what the distillery describes as ‘The Ardara Method’. The malt is heavily peated to create its distinctive sweet, nutty smoke. […]

Bruichladdich launches new Greener Still release

The Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, created to mark 25 years since the Hebridean distillery’s resurrection – and to shine a spotlight on environmental and social sustainability in Scotch whisky. Bruichladdich Greener Still (51.6% ABV) is a 15 Year Old unpeated single malt Scotch whisky, matured in first-fill […]

The Glenturret launches brand protection initiative to tackle whisky cask mis-selling

The Crieff, Perthshire-based Glenturret Distillery has announced a new brand protection initiative in response to increasing reputational and consumer risks associated with the mis-selling and misrepresentation of whisky casks. The Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest working distillery, has appointed The Online Eye, a specialist online research, monitoring and security assessment business, to identify instances where casks are […]

Scotland’s largest multi-city whisky festival returns this month

Organisers of Scotland’s largest multi-city whisky festival have announced the launch of this year’s event, which will take place across venues in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Whisky Week, which will run from August 20th to September 13th, invites whisky lovers to discover Scotland’s thriving whisky culture through specially curated menus, exclusive drams and unique experiences, […]

That Boutique-y Whisky Company launches new Summertime Specials

That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) has announced the launch of seven limited-edition bottlings for summer, headlined by a 21 Year Old World Whisky Blend. The rest of the line-up spans Islay, Speyside, the Highlands and one of Scotland’s largest grain distilleries. The TBWC 21 Year Old World Whisky Blend (45.8% ABV) follows the success of […]

Wylye Distillery to welcome visitors for the first time

The Wiltshire-based Wylye Distillery, which has been quietly crafting single malt whisky for the past three years, has announced that it is opening its doors to visitors for the first time. Sam Barber, owner and distiller at Wylye, has been producing single malt whisky from a repurposed collection of old farm buildings tucked away in […]

James Beam Distilling Co. launches new Creator Campus

The James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced the launch of its Creator Campus, a new initiative inviting podcasters, musicians, filmmakers, digital creators and storytellers to apply for the opportunity to develop original work at its historic campus in Clermont, Kentucky. For decades, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. home to Jim Beam, Knob Creek […]

Jack Daniel’s launches its latest Distillery Series release

The Lynchburg, Tennessee-based Jack Daniel’s Distillery has announced the launch of its latest experimental release. Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series #17 (69.2% ABV), described by the brand as a batch-proof High Angel’s Share Tennessee Whiskey, was produced using casks selected by Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Taster, Dale McGee. The latest experimental release begins with traditional Jack Daniel’s […]

Duncan Taylor launches its first Octave release to be finished in Mizunara casks

Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has announced the launch of the latest release in its limited-edition Octave range – its first to be finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. The Octave Auchentoshan 14 Year Old Mizunara Cask (52.1% ABV) is a triple-distilled single malt Scotch whisky, that was initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks, before being finished […]

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