By Douglas Fraser Rating: A- Nestled at the southern point of Loch Lomond is the Loch Lomond Distillery, known for producing its own line of Single Malt Whiskies as well as whiskies made for blending by other Scotch Whisky producers. The distillery prides itself on its unique distillation process, which crafts exceptional whiskies. The roots …
UK-based distillery White Peak has released the third edition of their Wire Works Necessary Evil stout finish single malt whisky. Wire Works Necessary Evil third edition is a lightly peated single malt whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels, finished in Necessary Evil imperial stout beer casks from nearby Thornbridge Brewery, bottled at 51.3% alcohol by volume […]
By Richard Thomas As a rule, Scotch Whisky is the category of whiskey least compatible with the term “bargain.” While it is true that scarcity has driven Japanese Whisky prices to a level that would make me consider teetotaling were it the only choice, Scotch has always been somewhat more expensive than American, Canadian and …
Highland-based distillery Glengoyne has released redesigns for both their 18- and 21-year-old single malt whiskies with the updated designs featuring sustainable, fully recyclable packaging sourced just a few miles from the distillery. Additionally, bottles for both the Glengoyne 18- and 21-year-old are also made from fully recyclable materials and are claimed to use 49% recycled […]
Esteemed Scottish whisky company Gordon & MacPhail is releasing what it bills as the oldest ever single malt whisky in October 2025, in partnership with American architect and designer, Jeanne Gang. On 3rd February 1940 in a quiet corner of the north-east of Scotland, George Urquhart and his father, John, laid down spirit from Glenlivet …
Glasgow’s first independent single malt whisky distillery in over 100 years has opened its doors to public visitors for the first time with the launch of a tour and tasting experience, offering spirit lovers the chance to tour the distillery hosted by expert team members and sample its award-winning portfolio on site. Priced at £45 …
Lancaster Spirits Company, a Scottish craft distillery located on the edge of the ancient Forest of Bowland, has embarked on a defining partnership with Max McFarlane, one of Scotland’s most respected whisky makers. McFarlane’s career of more than four decades in the Scotch whisky industry saw him work as lead whisky maker for brands including Glengoyne, …
Falkland Whisky has released The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt their first-ever single malt – which was distilled in an undisclosed Speyside distillery. The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt was matured in refill Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Spain, bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof] and is said to contain notes of citrus, […]
Former “Top Gear” and “The Grand Tour” co-host Richard Hammond has finally joined the alcohol-fueled fray with his former tormentors from both those shows with his collaboration with Hawkridge Distillers to produce both a gin and a single malt English whisky, called Ratio Gin and Iron Ridge whisky. Hawkridge Distillery is located in Berkshire, England. […]
Isle of Harris Distillery has released a stronger The Hearach Croft Strength single malt Scotch whisky [along with a gin], exclusively for three Scottish airports: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. The Isle of Harris Hearach Croft Strength was bottled at 52% alcohol by volume [104 proof] and was made with 100% Scottish barley, matured in ex-bourbon […]
