Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery is set to host the annual Fèis Ìle 2026 festival – which will also include Rock’ndaal – a day of entertainment, locally-sourced food, live music and, of course whisky, in the distillery’s courtyard on May 24, 2026. This year’s Fèis Ìle 2026 and Rock’ndaal will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of the […]
Compass Box has employed Scotland-born actress Karen Gillan [“Jumanji”] as the muse for the 2026 limited edition release of their blended grain whisky dubbed Hedonism. Gillan – who was born in Inverness – is also known for roles in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” feature film franchise as well as “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: […]
Aberargie Distillery has released their inaugural single malt Scotch – a barley-to-bottle single malt. Aberargie’s single malt Scotch has a mash bill of 52% Golden Promise heritage barley and 48% Laureate barley, was matured in both first-fill ex-bourbon and first-fill ex-sherry casks, bottled at 48.2% alcohol by volume [96.4 proof] and is said to contain […]
Highland Park has saddled up to celebrate the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Horse – with limited edition Lunar New Year-themed boxes created by the studio Butterfly Cannon. Highland Park 12-, 15- and 18-year-old single malt whiskies will don the new Year of the Horse packaging that also features a nod to […]
Islay-based Lagavulin has released Sweet Peat – adding some sweet elements to Lagavulin’s well known reputation as a heavily peated, smoky Scotch whisky. Lagavulin Sweet Peat was aged 11 years in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, toffee and vanilla […]
Highland-based Arbikie Estate Distillery recently debuted a trio of single malt whisky launches from the distillery which only began operations in 2014. Arbikie’s The Signature is a 10-year-old single malt matured in ex-bourbon casks and is currently scheduled for a summer 2026 release for $340 per bottle. Arbikie’s The Journey is a series of nine […]
Canadian companies JP Wiser’s and Canada Dry have collaborated to launch a pre-mixed ready-to-drink (RTD) canned whisky and ginger ale cocktail. The RTD combines Canada Dry’s ginger ale with JP Wiser’s Canadian whisky at 7% alcohol by volume [14 proof] and is being made available in both a 473-ml single-serve can or in four-packs. The […]
Diamonds continue to be forever for Speyside-based The Macallan as they release their second limited edition single malt whisky as part of their affiliation with the iconic James Bond feature film franchise while celebrating 55 years since “Diamonds Are Forever” was released with Sean Connery in the 007 superspy role. The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever […]