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Ian Macleod Distillers launches new Private Client division

Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), one of Scotland’s leading independent family-owned whisky companies and owner of the Tamdhu, Glengoyne and Rosebank Scotch whisky distilleries, has announced the launch of a dedicated Private Client Business, offering collectors, investors and whisky enthusiasts access to some of the rarest and most sought-after whisky stocks in Scotland. The new division […]

Bulleit Frontier Whiskey launches new core range release

The Shelbyville, Kentucky-based Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has announced the launch of a new core range release – the distillery’s first-ever blend of Bourbon and Rye. Bulleit ’87 (45% ABV), described as a blend where bold Bourbon meets Rye spice in one unforgettable whiskey that’s “built to sip”, has been created using components developed specifically for […]

Kavalan awarded Whisky of the Year for the second year running

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 […]

Garrison Brothers announces the pre-sale release of its latest Hye Rye Bourbon

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 […]

Bardstown Bourbon Co launches pineapple finished whiskey

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 […]

Kilchoman launches new Family Collection

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 launches new Glenglassaugh 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 […]

One Cask at a Time Tasting

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 […]

New Riff launches its latest Headliner release

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 launches its 2026 Odyssey Collection

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 […]

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