The Taiwan based Kavalan Distillery has been awarded the Whisky of the Year title at the 2026 International Whisky Competition (IWC), for its Peatist Oloroso Sherry Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky. Crafted from lightly peated malt and matured in Oloroso sherry casks, Kavalan Peatist Oloroso Sherry Cask is part of the distillery’s Peatist […]
The Texas-based Garrison Brothers Distillery has announced the pre-sale launch of its latest limited-edition Hye Rye Bourbon release. Garrison Brothers Hye Rye 2026 (49% ABV), a Texas Straight Rye Bourbon Whiskey, is said to honour rye’s deep roots in American distilling history. Distilled in America since the late 1700s, rye is often referred to as […]
The Kentucky based Bardstown Bourbon Co has announced the launch of a new blended whiskey finished in Caribbean pineapple rum casks. Bardstown Bourbon Co Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish (53% ABV) is a blend of 10 and 11 year old Bourbons and an 11 year old Rye whiskey, finished in Caribbean pineapple Rum casks. The latest […]
The Islay-based Kilchoman Distillery has announced the launch of the first edition of its new Family Collection, with each release being hand-selected by the five members of Kilchoman’s founding family. The Kilchoman Family Collection – First Edition, comprises four expressions, headlined by a 20 Year Old, the distillery’s oldest general release to date. The collection […]
Rare Find, the award-winning Edinburgh-based independent bottler renowned for uncovering exceptional single cask whiskies, has announced the launch of its latest collection of single cask whiskies, celebrating the versatility of Glenglassaugh’s coastal Highland spirit. Following continued momentum throughout 2026 and growing demand for its carefully selected single cask releases, Rare Find’s latest collection brings together […]
Continuing our sipsational series of industry-leading, social media based The Whisky Wire Tastings (formerly Tweet Tastings), hosted on X, Bluesky and now also available to follow on Threads, we’re delighted to announce that on August 19th we’ll be teaming up with the Edinburgh based independent bottler One Cask at a Time, to pour and explore […]
The Kentucky based New Riff Distilling has announced the launch of its third annual Headliner whiskey, celebrating the distillery’s independent spirit while supporting local charities. New Riff Headliner 2026 (59.4% ABV) is a blended American whiskey comprising three distinct whiskeys, all aged for at least 10 years: 50% 11 Year Old Malted Rye Bourbon, 25% […]
Berry Bros. & Rudd has announced the launch of its latest Odyssey Collection: The Auld and the Bold, which is said to celebrate the dialogue between Scotland’s great whisky traditions and a new generation of distillers redefining the category around the world. The latest annual release from Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant, comprises 20 […]
Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the launch of a new Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon release, which is said to bring together two distinct mashbills. Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash (50% ABV) is a 9 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, produced using two-thirds of the distillery’s traditional Bourbon mashbill (78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley) and […]
The Kentucky-based Yellowstone Bourbon has announced the launch of the 2026 release in its annual Limited Edition series. Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026 (50.5% ABV) is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon produced using whiskeys aged 7 and 14 years, finished in Ruby and Tawny Port casks. Inspired by the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park, this year’s […]
