The Last Drop, the negociant company that specializes in ultra-aged, ultra-rare bottlings, has announced its 2025 Collection featuring three whiskies that celebrate the unique maturation methods used by the most prestigious distilleries around the world: a 27 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery (Release No. 37), a 55 Year Old Single Malt …
Royal Salute has saddled up the ponies and released Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition – a 21-year-old blended Scotch whisky as the seventh addition to their annual Polo series, which was initially introduced in 2017. Royal Salute 21-year-old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition is a nod toward the iconic Brazil city and is a 21-year-old […]
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The Glenrothes has released their latest and oldest ever single malt, dubbed appropriately The 51. Just 100 bottles of the 51 year old whisky are available globally, each priced at £37,000 ($46,500). Crafted from just two casks, The 51 presents a complexity and vibrancy rarely found in whiskies of this age. One cask delivers deeply …
Johnnie Walker has released the latest addition to their colorful blended Scotch whisky lineup with the worldwide launch of Black Ruby, said to be a ‘sweeter’ blend akin to the flagship Black Label blended whisky. Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Blended Malt Whisky is derived from whiskies from Diageo-owned distilleries such as Roseisle, Clynelish, Glenkinchie, Cardhu, […]
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We all know video games as a good way to relax or have fun. If you’re looking for the former, you’ve come to the right place. Imagine a quiet evening, a dimly lit room, a well-aged scotch, and only one thing missing – the right game to complement this mood. But any title won’t do, …
Scottish distiller Isle of Harris has launched their new The Hearach of Château Biac, a single malt Scotch whisky born from a unique partnership with the winemakers of the much-loved Château Biac in Bordeaux. Crafted by the same dedicated local team behind the distillery’s acclaimed inaugural single malt, The Hearach of Château Biac presents an …
By Kurt Maitland If you are a big fan of Scotch, you have probably heard of Angus MacRaild. It could have been via his satirical blog, Whisky Sponge (“the Onion” of the whisky world) or his independent bottling operation, Decadent Drinks (both highly recommended). Or perhaps you’ve seen him at London’s Whisky Show with a …
This year, Speyside distillery Glen Grant has scaled new heights with the first installment in its new Splendours Collection, set to feature the rarest whiskies maturing at the Glen Grant distillery. The collection of highly limited releases, which will be unveiled over the coming years, debuts with an extraordinary 65-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky, distilled …
Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has released their 2025 edition of the heavily-peated Port Charlotte 18 Years Old. Port Charlotte is named after a village two miles south of Bruichladdich Distillery. Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 18 Years Old was made using 100% Scottish barley, was initially matured in three different types of casks – 53% in first-fill bourbon, […]
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Whiskey is more than just a drink—it’s a symbol of craftsmanship, history, and prestige. The world’s best whiskeys have transcended generations, captivating collectors and connoisseurs alike. From the deep smoky notes of Islay Scotch to the smooth vanilla and caramel undertones of Kentucky bourbon, each whiskey tells a unique story. In this article, we take …
