Islay-based Caol Ila Distillery has released an 18-year-old limited edition whisky as part of their official collaboration with the Islay Jazz Festival, which will be having their 27th festival to celebrate jazz and Scotch whisky from September 19-21, 2025, on the Scottish island. Caol Ila, the largest distillery on the island, is joining the Islay […]
Islay-based distillery Bruichladdich has released a quartet of single malts comprising their 16th annual highly peated Octomore series. Bruichladdich Octomore 16.1 uses 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley, was malted to 101.4 PPM and was matured in first-fill bourbon barrels for five years before being bottled at 59.3% alcohol by volume 118.6 proof] and is said […]
Speyside distillery The GlenAllachie has released the second edition of their Sinteis Series of single malt whiskies, which emphasize the dual maturation process, specifically, using virgin oak and traditional sherry casks. The series is named after the Scottish Gaelic word for synthesis. The GlenAllachie Sinteis Series Part II is a 10-year-old single malt whisky matured […]
Chivas Brothers, along with Midleton Very Rare are hosting a five-day Grand Whisk(e)y Tour, which takes 10 guests via private jet to Ireland and Scotland [with accommodations] from October 6-10, 2025. The Grand Whisk(e)y Tour takes the guests to three distilleries that produce Royal Salute, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, and Midleton Very Rare. The tour […]
Campbeltown-based distillery Glen Scotia has released a 12-year-old single malt whisky to join their permanent range that includes 10, 15, 18 and 25-year-old whiskies. The new Glen Scotia 12 Years Old was fully matured in first-fill bourbon casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, citrus, […]
Islay-based Ardbeg’s third and final limited edition single malt whisky in their Anthology series – The Beithir’s Tale – has been released. Ardbeg’s Anthology Series showcases mythical creatures and the Beithir is a mythological, serpent-like creature. Ardbeg The Beithir’s Tale is a 15-year-old single malt as well as the distillery’s first whisky matured in designer, […]
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 […]
Speyside-based wildly popular Scotch whisky brand The Macallan has launched their first airport-based boutique on the West Coast at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The boutique is in collaboration with DFS, a global luxury travel retailer. The boutique was designed with architect Jamie Fobert, and has been christened ‘Nurtured by Nature’, emphasizing the story of […]
Islay-based distillery Laphroaig has brought their Lore Cask Strength 2025 Càirdeas single malt whisky to the rest of the world with a release to global markets. Laphroaig Lore Cask Strength was matured in Oloroso sherry, European oak, ex-bourbon and quarter casks, bottled at 59.6% alcohol by volume [119.2 proof] and is said to contain notes […]
Speyside distillery Glen Moray has teed up in their UK global travel retail [GTR] efforts as the 2025 ISPS Handa Senior Open Championship approaches – scheduled for July 24-27, 2025, at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England. This will the second year of a three year deal for Glen Moray as a sponsor with golf’s […]
