The Japan-based Nikka Whisky, has announced the launch of a new core-range expression, developed as a tribute to the pioneering spirit and legacy of its founder, Masataka Taketsuru. Nikka Frontier (48% ABV) is a peated blended whisky comprising 51% malt whisky, with an emphasis on heavily peated malts from Nikka’s first distillery, Yoichi, located in […]
The Islay-based Kilchoman Distillery, has announced the launch of its latest annual Sanaig Cask Strength release. Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2026 (57.5% ABV) is a non-age-stated single malt Scotch whisky, produced using a combination of Oloroso Sherry hogshead finishes and fully matured casks, sourced directly from Bodega José Miguel Martín in Jerez. Described as a […]
The Leith-based Woven Whisky has announced the launch of a new limited-edition blended Scotch whisky, in collaboration with Ottolenghi, celebrating the opening of the brand’s first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh. The Woven x Ottolenghi (47% ABV) is a blended Scotch whisky comprising North British single grain 2016 (40.3%), Speyside blended malt Oloroso Cask (31.2%), undisclosed […]
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The Islay-based Bowmore Distillery, has announced the launch of a special limited-edition gift pack for its 14 Year Old single malt, inspired by Kalamkari, a traditional Indian art form. The release is said to bring together the distillery’s heritage and Indian craftsmanship for the festive gifting season. Bowmore 14 Year Old (43% ABV) debuted in […]
Cù Bòcan, the lightly peated, experimental single malt brand produced at Tomatin Distillery each winter, has announced the launch of the ninth release in its limited-edition Creation Series. Its oldest release to date, it takes inspiration from the sweet and salty taste of cinema popcorn. Cù Bòcan Creation #9 (46% ABV) is a single malt […]
Jura Whisky has announced the launch of the first two expressions in its new Sherry Cask range. Jura 12 Year Old Oloroso Edition and Jura 15 Year Old Manzanilla Edition, both bottled at 46% ABV, celebrate the shared ethos of two cultures. Embracing the Spanish tradition of ‘sobremesa’ – the time spent relaxing, talking and […]
The Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has announced the launch of its latest Laddie Rye release, a US exclusive distilled using locally grown rye and Islay-grown malting barley, harvested within an 11-mile radius of the Hebridean distillery. Bruichladdich – The Laddie Rye (50% ABV) is a six-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, distilled from a single farm harvest […]
Midleton Very Rare has announced the launch of the first release from its new limited-edition Rare Wood Collection, which explores how exceptional and unconventional woods can shape Irish whiskey. Midleton Very Rare Irish Chestnut Edition (56.1% ABV) is a single pot still Irish whiskey, initially matured in first-fill and refill Bourbon barrels, before being finished […]
The Highlands-based Glengoyne Distillery has announced the launch of its latest limited-edition Teapot Dram release. Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch No. 12 (59.2% ABV) is a non-age-stated, single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a combination of European oak Oloroso butts, European oak Oloroso hogsheads and Sherry hogshead casks. The Teapot Dram series pays tribute to a […]
