By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Oban is one of those rare distilleries in Scotland that predates the 1823 Excise Act. That law made it much more feasible to operate a legal distillery, paving the way for the Scotch industry we know today. Founded in 1794, Oban saw the many common twists and turns common to …
Whiskey has long been the drink of choice for high rollers in casinos and it’s not just about taste—it’s about status, focus and tradition. Players at high-stakes tables often choose whiskey because it delivers a calm buzz without clouding judgment. That edge matters when thousands are on the line. Studies show that premium whiskey is …
For decades, whiskey has really been something beyond a beverage—an accompaniment of solitude, a toast to triumph and a means of ending the evening. Recently, as online gaming has taken off, a new tradition has developed in households worldwide: the pour before the play. Thanks to online slots and virtual tables, whiskey fans are embracing …
There’s something deeply satisfying about the ritual of a poker night-the subtle friction of cards against the felt, the weight of chips stacked and restacked, the quiet calculations behind poker faces. Just as there’s a difference between whisky and whiskey (and I don’t just mean the spelling), there is also a difference in how you …
Islay-based Smokehead has released a 15-year-old single malt whisky – making it Smokehead’s oldest single malt available [after their Extra Black 18-year-old was previously discontinued]. Smokehead 15-year-old single malt whisky was bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of citrus, vanilla and, of course, peat smoke. Smokehead 15-year-old […]
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery has released a 22-year-old single malt to commemorate the 25th anniversary of that distillery’s visitor center opening. To celebrate the occasion, the Scottish distillery home of Aberfeldy single malt and Dewar’s blended whisky has unveiled a limited edition 22-year-old single malt finished in Oloroso sherry casks that is part of the Dewar’s […]
Scotland-based independent bottler Duncan Taylor has released a 42-year-old Bowmore as part of their Rarest Reserve collection, a collection which showcases Duncan Taylor’s casks. Duncan Taylor’s 42-year-old single malt whisky was originally created at Bowmore Distillery on Islay, matured in a single Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry cask, bottled at 50.8% alcohol by volume [101.6 proof] […]
Mac-Talla has released a limited edition single malt matured in Amarone casks to celebrate the Islay-based Fèis Ìle 2025 Festival which runs through May 31, 2025. Mac-Talla 2025 Amarone Cask Festival Edition single malt was matured in first-fill Amarone della Valpolicella wine casks from northern Italy, bottled at 53.8% alcohol by volume [107.6 proof] and […]
Tasmania-based distillery Sullivans Cove has released a 24-year-old single malt – known only as HH0005 – finished in Apera casks that is thought to be one of the oldest Australian single malt whiskies. Sullivan’s Cove HH0005 was originally matured in an American oak cask, then finished to an ex-Apera cask for seven years before being […]
For the first time in its illustrious 200-year history, Fettercairn Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Scotland’s hidden gem of the Highlands, renowned for its unique tropical house style – makes its long-awaited debut in the United States. With a legacy defined by innovation, Fettercairn releases the first collection of prestige Single Malt Scotches: a range …
