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New releases, openings, awards and industry news from across Scotland's distilleries.
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The Glenlivet, the iconic single malt Scotch whisky crafted in Scotland's Livet Valley, today unveils its 12 Year Old Provence Edition: a new limited-edition release inspired by a region celebrated…
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Fife-based independent Scotch whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt has secured six finalist spots across four categories at the 2026 Scottish Whisky Awards. The nominations for the Falkland company…
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Bladnoch, Scotland's oldest privately-owned distillery, has released Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch, Chapter Three, the third instalment in a limited-edition series of single malt whiskies…
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The GlenAllachie Distillery today, Thursday 10th September, introduced the fourth chapter in its celebrated Sinteis Series - a 2015 Mongolian Virgin Oak, Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured…
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The first shipment of tariff-free Scotch whisky will depart the UK in the next 48 hours, after the President confirmed tariffs would be removed from UK whisky during His Majesty The King’s state…
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Aberfeldy Distillery, situated in Highland Perthshire, has introduced its latest exclusive release, the ABERFELDY 24-Year-Old White Port Double Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky. This new offering in…
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Exciting times for Isle of Arran Distillers as the company launches the long‑awaited Arran 14 Year Old and the first core‑range Arran 30 Year Old, alongside refreshed packaging across the single malt…
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Tobermory Distillery has unveiled Ledaig Castaway, a limited-edition peated single malt from the Isle of Mull, finished in a rare combination of Caribbean rum and Mexican tequila casks, a first for…
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Bunnahabhain Distillery has unveiled a new whisky in its Westering Home Collection: An Cuan Garbh No.1 - a limited-edition 15-year-old single malt inspired by the power, beauty and wildness of…
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Former US President Donald Trump has announced plans to remove all tariffs and trade restrictions on whisky imports, marking the occasion of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s upcoming state visit…
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Levenbank Distillery has reached the next milestone in its innovative beer-to-whisky collaboration with Leeds-based craft brewery Northern Monk, as the spirit from the project has now been distilled…
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Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to spoil mothers, grandmothers and mother figures with Ben Lomond Gin and its award-winning, range of premium Scottish
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You know how Ardbeg has always marched to its own beat? Well, their new hotel venture is no different. The distillery – now under the LVMH umbrella – has just opened Ardbeg House on Islay, and it's…
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Scotland's fastest-growing independent bottler Saltire Rare Malt has just dropped something quite special – their oldest release to date and first venture into single grain territory. We're talking…
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New independent bottler One Cask at a Time has launched with quite an intriguing proposition - six single cask releases that blend traditional whisky craftsmanship with some seriously clever tech.…
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Here's something that caught my eye at Monza this year – Chivas Regal stepping away from the usual driver-focused narratives to shine a light on the real backbone of Formula 1: the pit crews. Their…
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Here's something that'll get the peat lovers excited – Isle of Harris Distillery is marking its tenth anniversary this September with a genuinely special release that pushes the boundaries of what we…
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Here's a fascinating example of how tradition and technology can work hand in hand in our industry. Tomatin Distillery, which has been crafting Highland single malt since 1897, has just completed a…
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Aberdeen's got itself a proper airport exclusive, and it's one that actually sounds worth picking up. FABLE Whisky has teamed up with Aberdeen International Airport and Avolta to create the Aberdeen…
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Here's something that'll pique your interest – Takara Shuzo International has just brought Kurokabegura New Make Spirit to UK shores, and it's our first taste of what promises to be an intriguing…
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Here's something that's been a long time coming – Kingsbarns has finally dropped their first 10-year-old single malt, marking a proper milestone for this ambitious East Neuk operation. After a decade…
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Here's something that's hitting close to home for all of us who care about Scotch whisky – SEPA has just cranked up water restrictions to their highest alert level across eight major catchment areas,…
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Here's something that caught my eye – Bladnoch has just announced they're partnering with the Wigtown Book Festival, and it's actually a pretty clever move that goes beyond typical corporate…
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Looking at Chivas Brothers' latest financials, there's a story here that's both sobering and surprisingly encouraging for those of us who live and breathe Scotch
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Here's something that caught my eye – Bladnoch has just announced they're partnering with the Wigtown Book Festival, and it's actually a pretty smart move that goes beyond the usual corporate…
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Gordon & MacPhail has just wrapped up a significant warehouse expansion at Benromach Distillery, and it's the kind of forward-thinking investment that shows they're serious about the long game. The…
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Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers is throwing their hat into the ring with something rather special – a limited edition Bodega Cask Matured Blended Malt that's joining the Old Perth stable. This…
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Here's something that'll warm the cockles of any Speyside enthusiast's heart – Coleburn is finally awakening from its four-decade slumber. This Charles Doig-designed gem, which first fired up in 1899…
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There's something refreshing about seeing industry veterans step into the cask ownership space with genuine credentials. MacLean & Bruce, the new venture from Vikki Bruce, Jamie Burke, and Charlie…
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Here's something that'll get your attention - Isle of Raasay has just dropped their first Marsala cask expression, and it's not your typical wine cask finish. We're talking Marsala Vergine DOC…
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Aberdeen's Whisky Week is back for its second year, and it's shaping up to be something special. Running from 21-31 August, this city-wide festival transforms 24 of Aberdeen's finest whisky bars into…
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Now here's something that'll have collectors reaching for their wallets – Glenfiddich has just announced a proper global partnership with Aston Martin, and they're marking it with a seriously special…
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society's just dropped something pretty special with their fourth Creators Collection release - "Tales Of The Worm Tub: Celebrating The Bold, The Rich And The Robust." This…
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Spiritfilled, the Fife-based cask dealership, has just rolled out some serious warehouse upgrades at their Braeside Bond facility in Newburgh - and frankly, it's about time someone took cask handling…
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Looking at the upcoming drinktec 2025, there's some genuinely exciting stuff happening on the technology front that's worth paying attention to. Briggs of Burton is heading back to Munich this…
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Here's something that's got me genuinely excited – the whisky industry is stepping up its sustainability game in a way that could fundamentally change how we think about packaging waste. The MycoPack…
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Here's something that'll pique your interest - Isle of Harris Distillery has just dropped an exclusive single cask bottling of The Hearach, and it's only available through Royal Mile Whiskies. We're…
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Look, this is exactly what the whisky scene needs – Whisky Week is coming back to Aberdeen from 21-31 August, and honestly, it's one of the best ways to experience what Scotland's whisky culture is…
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Here's something that's caught my attention – Aberargie Distillery has just brought in what they're calling their final harvest before their debut single malt drops in early 2026. And frankly, this…
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Weatherbys Private Bank has made an intriguing addition to their Scottish operation, bringing aboard Edmund Harvey-Jamieson as a senior private banker in Edinburgh. What makes this appointment…
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Here's something that caught my attention recently - Patron Saint, a new independent bottler that's just opened near St Andrews, and they're doing some genuinely interesting things in a market that's…
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Aberdeen's Whisky Week is back for its second year, and frankly, this looks like it's shaping up to be something worth getting excited about. Running from 21-31 August 2025, they've managed to pull…
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Here we go again with the tariff merry-go-round. John Swinney's gearing up to make his pitch to Trump about exempting Scotch whisky from those fresh 10% US tariffs that kicked in this month, and…
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Here's a story that'll warm the cockles of any whisky lover's heart – Glencairn Crystal, the East Kilbride outfit behind that iconic tulip-shaped glass we all know and love, has just landed a…
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Looking at this UK-India trade deal, it's hard not to get excited about what this could mean for Scottish whisky. We're talking about potentially cracking open one of the world's most challenging yet…
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Here's something that'll get the green tech enthusiasts excited – The GlenAllachie has just hit a major milestone with their groundbreaking energy efficiency project, and the numbers are frankly…
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Here's something that'll get collectors' pulses racing - Old Pulteney has just dropped news of their most ambitious release ever. Meet Polaris, a 47-year-old single malt that's not just the…
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Well, this is something worth getting excited about. Penderyn's just dropped Serpent's Tears, and it's a proper game-changer for Welsh whisky. We're talking about the first peated single malt to come…
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Here's something that caught my eye recently - Saltire Rare Malt, who've been making quite a name for themselves as Scotland's fastest-growing independent bottler, just had a complete sellout with…
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Danish distillery Stauning is rolling out a comprehensive rebrand this summer, and it's worth paying attention to what they're doing here. The new packaging represents more than just a cosmetic…
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Here's something that caught my eye - Falkland Whisky has just dropped their inaugural release, and they've gone straight for the heartland with a Speyside single malt. What makes this interesting…
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What a moment for Campbeltown! Glen Scotia pulled out all the stops for King Charles III's visit yesterday, presenting His Majesty with a specially engraved bottle of their 25 Year Old - and…
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Well, here's something that'll interest anyone who appreciates a proper whisky setting - Whiski Rooms has just unveiled The Scotch Room, transforming their old shop space into what sounds like a…
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Here's something that caught my eye today – Glenmorangie's latest marketing effort has just bagged gold at the Scottish Design Awards(https://www.scottishdesignawards.com/), and honestly, it's about…
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Edrington's just dropped their annual results and it's not pretty reading, I'm afraid. The Glasgow giant behind The Macallan, Highland Park, and Glenrothes has taken a proper hit – pre-tax profits…
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Chivas Brothers is really pulling out all the stops for their summer visitor experience program this year – and honestly, it's about time we saw some proper innovation in distillery
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Whisky Hammer, a leading online whisky auctioneer founded by entrepreneurial Scottish brothers Craig and Daniel Milne, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by opening its first operational base in…
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Right, here's something that's caught my attention – Edinburgh-based Tailored Spirits Co. is having quite the moment. These folks just posted a staggering 900% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 2025,…
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From 2 July, if you're passing through Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow airports, keep your eyes peeled for two exclusive bottlings that really capture what Harris is all about. We're talking about…
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It looks like Finn Russell's been making waves off the pitch as well as on it – the Scotland fly-half just wrapped up his first year as brand ambassador for Spiritfilled, that Fife-based cask…
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Now, here's something that's got me genuinely excited—we're seeing another piece of Scotland's whisky puzzle slot back into place, and this one's got some serious pedigree behind
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Bladnoch have just dropped Wave II from their Master Distiller's Collection, and it's a pretty clever concept they've got going here. Dr Nick Savage is essentially walking us through his…
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Today, something rather special emerged from Glasgow - a collaboration that perfectly captures why I love this industry so much. SWG3 and The Clydeside…
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Here's something rather interesting that's just landed from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers - they've gone and done an Amontillado finish with their Old Perth range, and I've got to say, it's about…
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Today, there was something rather clever from Isle of Raasay that caught my attention - their Oak Species Maturation Series Tasting Pack. At £35, it's a brilliant way to understand how different oak…
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It seems that Tomatin's(https://scottishdistilleryguide.com/distillery/tomatin-distillery/) having a proper go at the Father's Day market this year with a nicely thought-out approach that actually…
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Here's something that should get whisky folk excited—Campbeltown's getting another distillery, and it's not just some modest craft operation
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Isle of Barra Distillers has just smashed through their £800K crowdfunding target, pulling in nearly £900K from 574 investors via Crowdcube. What's particularly interesting here is that they're…
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