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Brave New Spirits Tasting

Continuing our teeming throng of industry-leading, cross platform tastings, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that on May 7th, we’ll once again be teaming up with our very good friends at the Glasgow-based Brave New Spirits, for another epic evening of indie-bottle-fuelled dramfotainment. Headlined by their recently launched Cask Masters series, we’ll be pouring and exploring […]

Maker’s Mark launches its first wheat whisky

Maker’s Mark has announced the debut of the distillery’s first new mashbill and first wheat whisky – an annual limited-edition release that celebrates the role of regenerative agriculture in creating healthier soil, richer flavour and a more sustainable future. Star Hill Farm Whisky 2025 Edition (57.4% ABV) is an American wheat whisky, crafted using the […]

Eden Mill starts production at its new state of the art distillery

Eden Mill has announced that it has completed the commissioning of its new St Andrews based distillery, with both single malt whisky and gin now being produced on-site. The news marks the end of twenty-one months of building work following the handover from the University of St Andrews in June 2023. The state-of-the-art distillery which […]

Black Tot launches reimagined flagship Caribbean rum

Elixir Distillers has announced that it has reimagined its flagship Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum. In addition to a brighter, striking new look, its recipe has been tweaked, resulting in a brighter, more vibrant and versatile rum. Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum (46.2% ABV) is a blended traditional rum, comprised of single origin rums from […]

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society launches new series of small batch releases

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has announced the launch of a new series of ultra small-batch bottlings, each combining two casks of single malt from the same distillery that are married before bottling. Each release in the new ‘Two to One’ series is said to have undergone a unique journey from cask to bottle, resulting […]

Bowmore and Aston Martin launch their latest collaborative release

Bowmore and Aston Martin have announced the launch of the second and final release in their collaborative ARC Series. Bowmore ARC-54 (44.3% ABV), distilled in November 1968, is a 54 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, which latterly spent periods of maturation in a second-fill European oak Sherry butt and a third-fill American oak hogshead, […]

The Orkney Distillery launches its second blended malt whisky

The Orkney Distillery has announced the launch of its second blended malt, marking the latest stage in the Kirkwall based company’s journey into the whisky market. Rysa (46% ABV) is a peated, blended malt Scotch whisky, comprised of whiskies from distilleries across Scotland, including Orkney. This latest release is said to deliver notes of raisin […]

Tomatin launches new GTR exclusive

Tomatin Distillery has today announced the launch of a new 13 Year Old release, exclusive to global travel retail. Tomatin Double Cask 13 Year Old (43% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry casks. This latest release from the Highland based distillery, is said to […]

Glen Scotia launches its latest Campbeltown Malts Festival limited edition

Glen Scotia has announced the launch of its 2025 Festival Edition, released in celebration of the Campbeltown Malts Festival—an annual event that attracts whisky lovers from around the world to explore the region’s rich whisky-making heritage. Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025 release (54.3% ABV) is a 9 Year Old, heavily peated single malt Scotch […]

Royal Salute launches its latest Polo Collection release

Chivas Brothers has today announced the launch of the seventh Polo Collection release, from its Royal Salute blended Scotch whisky brand. Royal Salute 21 Year Old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition (40% ABV) which was created by Master Blender, Sandy Hyslop, is said to capture the vibrant soul of Rio de Janeiro, the undisputed capital […]

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