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Rare Find launches its latest single cask 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, which is said to bring together four exceptional expressions from distilleries renowned for their rich, full-bodied spirit styles. The Rare Find Autumn 2026 Collection, explores the relationship between spirit […]

Royal Lochnagar launches new 26 Year Old single malt

The Royal Lochnagar Distillery, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, honouring its Highland home and inspired by the adventures enjoyed in the Deeside area since the distillery was founded in 1845. Royal Lochnagar Pursuits Edition 26 Year Old (57.4% ABV) is a cask-strength single malt Scotch whisky, finished in French oak Cognac […]

Remus launches new Bourbon and Rye releases

Remus Bourbon has announced the launch of the 10th anniversary edition of its award-winning Repeal Reserve Series Bourbon, alongside its first-ever Rye release. Remus Repeal Reserve Series X (53.5% ABV), a straight Bourbon whiskey produced at Ross & Squibb in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, comprises Bourbons distilled between 2008 and 2017, using three mash bills: LBSV, LESV […]

Laphroaig launches its latest Strong Characters Collection release

The Islay-based Laphroaig Distillery, has announced the launch of the second release in its limited-edition Strong Characters Collection, a series that honours individuals whose vision and bold character have shaped the distillery’s legacy. Laphroaig 35 Year Old Strong Characters Chapter 2 – Dugald Johnston (43.8% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky matured exclusively in […]

The Balvenie launches 88 Year Old single malt as part of new collection

The Speyside-based Balvenie Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition collection, which includes its oldest ever whisky, distilled in 1931. The Balvenie 1931 Collection comprises three single malt Scotch whiskies, aged 12, 15 and 88 years, all of which illustrate what the distillery describes as the Five Rare Crafts: home-grown barley, traditional floor […]

Benromach launches new 12 Year Old flagship single malt

The Speyside-based Benromach Distillery, has announced the launch of a new flagship release. Benromach 12 Year Old (46% ABV), which joins the distillery’s signature range alongside its 15 and 21 Year Old expressions, is a single malt Scotch whisky, matured exclusively in first-fill Sherry casks. This latest release is said to deliver notes of spiced […]

Basil Hayden launches new Cognac finished Bourbon

Basil Hayden Bourbon, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, which is said to retain the brand’s signature high rye mash bill, while combining Kentucky Bourbon craftsmanship with French Cognac character. Basil Hayden Cognac Cask Reserve (40% ABV) is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon, distilled at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. It was […]

143rd Whisky Insiders Interview – Ian Logan

Name: Ian LoganCompany: Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky LimitedJob: Senior Spirits & Hospitality ManagerWebsite: duncantaylor.comSocials: @duncantaylorscotchwhisky How long have you been working in the whisky industry?A long time! It will be 40 years in June next year, and it’s also been 15 years since you first interviewed me. Over the years, I’ve been involved in sales, […]

Sagamore Distillery launches new Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whiskey

The Baltimore, Maryland based Sagamore Distillery, has announced the nationwide US launch of its Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey. Sagamore Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey (50% ABV) was produced using two rye mash bills, one high-rye and one low-rye. Distilled in spring 2018, the whiskey was matured for eight years in American oak casks. The latest release […]

Wemyss Malts launches age-stated Smoky Shores release

The Edinburgh-based Wemyss Family Spirits, has announced the launch of an age-stated release of its acclaimed Smoky Shores blended Scotch whisky. Wemyss Malts Smoky Shores 14 Year Old (46% ABV), which follows the original non-age-stated release of its namesake in 2022, comprises two coastal single malts with very different relationships to peat. One of the […]

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