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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society launches its first blended Scotch whisky

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has announced the launch of a limited-edition blended Scotch whisky, marking a first for the whisky club, best known for its single-cask, single-malt releases. SMWS – The Blender’s Notebook (50% ABV) is an 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky built around a 20-year-old single Sherry butt whisky, combined with 27-year-old grain […]

Chattanooga Whiskey launches new release finished with toasted maple records

The Tennessee-based Chattanooga Whiskey, has announced the launch of its first Tennessee whiskey following more than a decade of distilling and over 50 experimental releases. Bad Chattanoogan (50% ABV), which is being released as two vinyl-inspired blends, has been produced using three high-malt mash bills comprising primarily Tennessee-grown grain. The whiskey was mellowed through sugar […]

Crolly Distillery launches Donegal’s first licensed Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

The Crolly Distillery has announced the launch of Donegal’s first-ever licensed Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Croithlí Cognac Single Cask — Single Pot Still (53.9% ABV) is a single pot still Irish whiskey, fully matured in 300-litre, non-charred French oak ex-Cognac casks from Alter Oak Cooperage in Le Bouscat, Bordeaux. Unlike the distillery’s existing single […]

Benromach launches new 25 Year Old release

The Speyside-based Benromach Distillery, has announced the launch of the oldest expression in its Signature Range. Benromach 25 Year Old (46% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and Sherry casks. The latest release is said to offer whisky enthusiasts rich berry aromas, complemented by toffee apple and Benromach’s […]

Jack Daniel’s launches new single barrel Rye release

The Tennessee-based Jack Daniel’s Distillery, has announced the launch of the latest expression in its limited-edition Single Barrel Special Release series. Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Rye (64.35%–74.25% ABV) is a single-barrel Tennessee rye whiskey, crafted using the distillery’s signature rye mash bill of 70% rye, 18% corn and 12% malted barley. […]

RAER Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Inaugural Release

RAER Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Inaugural ReleaseLowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky48.7% ABV / RRP: £68.00 Every now and again, a new name emerges in the world of Scotch whisky that makes you sit up and take notice. RAER is one such newcomer, a spirits brand from the family-owned Jackton Distillery in South Lanarkshire, […]

Bowmore launches new collaborative releases with Snarkitecture

The Islay-based Bowmore Distillery, has announced the launch of two new limited-edition releases, in collaboration with internationally acclaimed design studio Snarkitecture. Bowmore Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit (51.8% ABV), exclusive to global travel retail, is a 20 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, initially matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks before being […]

Isle of Mull Cheese launches Hebridean cream liqueur

Isle of Mull Cheese, has announced the launch of its Hebridean Cream Liqueur, created, distilled and bottled at the family-run Sgriob-ruadh Dairy Farm and Distillery on the Isle of Mull. Isle of Mull Hebridean Cream Liqueur (17% ABV) has been made using aged spirit produced from the whey left over from the farm’s renowned cheesemaking […]

145th Whisky Insiders Interview – Daniel Humphrey

Name: Daniel HumphreyCompany: Summerton Whisky ClubJob: FounderWebsite: summertonclub.com How long have you been working in the whisky industry?Summerton Whisky Club launched in 2018. Although there were two years of research before then, that was when I officially joined the whisky industry. What has been your biggest career highlight to date?Picking just one is difficult. My […]

Old Forester launches new premium Tribute Series

The Old Forester Distillery has announced the launch of the first release in its new annual ultra-premium, age-stated series, which is said to represent the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship. The Old Forester Tribute Series 2026 Release (57.5% ABV), which is a 12 Year Old Bourbon matured in American oak barrels, comes presented in a […]

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