A new whisky from Halewood Artisanal Spirits has been released, aged exclusively in four ex-Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry casks. The whisky was aged in small batches at Bonnington Distillery in Edinburgh. “I am delighted to follow up our inaugural launch with this very nice Sherry cask release. The liquid itself is something we’re really proud of – aged in PX casks and cut at 47% ABV, it’s bold, rich, and […]

The Ian Macleod Distillery has announced an update on the progress of the Laggan Bay on Islay distillery. Ian Macleod Distillers and The Islay Boys own and operate the new single malt whisky distillery. The Laggan Bay distillery is the 12th on Islay, the Hebridean island famed for its peaty whiskies. It is scheduled for completion in 2025 when its handmade copper pot stills will produce the first spirit. While […]

To commemorate the distillery’s 10th anniversary, Archie Rose Distilling Co. has launched its Single Cask Whisky Series. The new line of spirits will showcase the distillery’s whisky-making skills. At the same time, the distillery will focus on its accomplishments during a decade of whisky making. The first Batch of Archie Rose’s Single Cask Whisky Series will be released in June. It will feature a Smoked Rye Malt Whisky, a Heritage […]

A new cask strength whisky from Lochlea Distillery will be released soon. It will be available to those who want a ‘bolder’ taste of the single malt. The Scotland-based distillery released its first ask strength single malt release in 2023. Following a successful cask strength bottling last year, the farm-based distillery in Ayrshire will release Cask Strength Batch 2. The Batch 2 release will be older, with the majority of […]

Tomatin distillery has introduced a new sherried single malt Scotch whisky to its core range. The Our 12 Year Old Sherry Cask, bottled at 40% ABV, has been completely matured in Sherry casks. According to the distillery, it has aromas of dried fruit, orange peel, cinnamon, nuts, and manuka honey. The packaging also features a scarlet box embossed with gold foil accents. The expression offers ‘sweet aromas of caramelized apple […]

Kilchoman has released a new expression, the Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024. This marks the third iteration of the brand using this type of cask. The first, released in 2016, had a five-year maturation in Sauternes casks, and the second, released in 2018, had a five-month maturation in Sauternes casks. In the making of the 2024 Sauternes release, 22 percent of the casks contained fresh Sauternes, while 78 percent contained […]

Two new whiskies have been launched by Glen Moray Distillery in Speyside as part of its Warehouse 1 Collection. The distillery has introduced two limited edition small-batch expressions that explore the influence of Rioja wine casks on whisky. Approximately five years ago, Glen Moray pioneered the use of Spanish wine casks in its earliest experiments. The procedures culminated in the release of the 2012 Peated Rioja Finish and the 2015 […]

The whisky industry is often a place for incredible news as is the current information from a Slovenian whisky distillery. According to a new report from the company, Broken Bones Distillery has sold out more than 80% of its 2024 stock. Broken Bones was founded in 2012 by Botjan Marui, Borut Osojnik, and Polona Preskar. The distillery originally created whisky and gin, but this year began making vodka and brandy. […]

Bushmills Distillery has launched a new 15-year-old single malt whisky with distribution limited to the UK. The company that Proximo Spirits owns, is renowned for its exquisite expressions. After 14 years of maturation in Bourbon barrels, the new expression was finished in rare Cognac casks for a year. There is an aroma of toasted oak and soft spice on the nose, followed by the sensational caramelized pear richness. Bushmills master […]

As the oldest and rarest edition from Teeling to date, this Irish whiskey is one of the world’s most exclusive releases. Previous releases have included the 33 Years Old and 37 Years Old. With a 40-year age statement, Teeling 40 Years Old Single Malt was distilled in 1983 and matured in ex-bourbon casks. Each decanter has been hand-decorated with gold infill and comes in a premium gift box. In addition, […]

The Newport-based brewery Tiny Rebel has announced a collaboration with Hensol Castle Distillery. The partnership will create a Welsh whisky using a malted barley beer wash. Hensol Castle Distillery and Tiny Rebel have been working together for 18 months. During that time,  Hensol Castle’s  Dai Wakely and Tiny Rebel head brewer Mark Gammons developed a beer wash recipe. The wash is essential to the distilling process used to create the […]

New Zealand’s largest independent spirits company, Scapegrace Distilling, will introduce two new single malt whisky expressions on World Whisky Day. Dubbed Anthem and Vanguard (ABV 46%), the whisky duo will be available in 20 markets worldwide. The industry will celebrate World Whisky Day on May 18. In the past three years, the distillery has offered limited-release whiskies, with Anthem and Vanguard becoming hero products. The smoky flavor comes from Manuka […]