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Lisa Matthews Becomes Bruichladdich’s First Woman DistillerLisa Matthews has been unveiled as Bruichladdich’s first woman distiller. The whisky and brewing specialist and Islay local began her career as a tour guide at the distillery and now…
Ardbeg Trudernish: 15yo Joins Core RangeWe’ve got some exciting Ardbeg news for you today with the launch of a new permanent addition to the core range: Ardbeg Trudernish. Ardbeg Trudernish is the distillery’s first permanent 15-year-old…
Trump Says He Will Scrap US Tariffs on Irish WhiskeyDonald Trump has announced that US tariffs on Irish whiskey will be scrapped, following months of pressure from the Irish government and drinks industry. The US president made the announcement…
The CaskCade Collection Has Spawned. Collect. Play. Pour. Win.The CaskCade Collection is here. It’s National Gaming Day today and we’re calling all whisky and rum drinkers. And retro gaming enthusiasts. Also Millennials and Gen X gamers with nostalgia for…
Top 7 New Whisky Arrivals You Need To TryA fresh batch of new whisky arrivals has landed at MoM Towers, spanning everyday favourites, heavily peated Islay single malt and a pair of properly old rarities. Here are seven…
Mystery Drop 3.0We did Mystery Drop 1: Episode IV – A New Hope. Then we did 2 Mystery 2 Drop. Now we’re back with Mystery Drop: First Blood Part III. Yes, the…
Celebrate 200 Years of The Glendronach by Winning a Two Night VIP Trip200 Years of The Glendronach. Wow. That’s a big deal. And you cannot mark two centuries of lovely Highland whisky with a Colin the Caterpillar Cake (apparently). So, we are…
Whisky barrel bought for £130 goes on sale at £270kA whisky barrel bought for £130 will go on sale for £270,000. And hilariously, the guy who bought it doesn’t even really like whisky. “I don’t drink Scotch,” says Surrey…
Michter’s Named the #1 Most Admired Whiskey in the WorldOnce again Michter’s has been named the #1 Most Admired Whiskey in the World. The newly-released 2026 list published by Drinks International celebrates leading whisky distilleries from around the globe. For…
World’s Largest Johnnie Walker Whisky Collection Goes To AuctionAlert to all whisky collectors: the world’s largest Johnnie Walker whisky collection is going to to auction. Whisky Auctioneer will hold a landmark sale this September featuring the most comprehensive…
Tanduay: How Can the Bestselling Rum in the World Still Need Introducing?Tanduay sells more rum than Bacardi. But does the average person in the UK know them? Ask your friends. Heck, ask a reasonably committed British rum drinker about Tanduay. What…
3 of the Best Oloroso Whiskies to Try for 2026Here are 3 of the best Oloroso Whiskies to try for 2026. Oloroso sherry casks have become a cornerstone of whisky maturation, prized for the rich, bold flavours they impart…
Can Ardray Make Blended Scotch Cool Again?Ardray was launched in June 2023 by Suntory Global Spirits with a brief: celebrate blended Scotch. And restore a litte credibility. “For a while, blended Scotch simply wasn’t considered cool,”…
A 7-year-old Glen Scotia: The Best Scotch in the World?Is the World’s Best Scotch really a seven-year-old Glen Scotia? Well, Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 Release has been named Scotch Whisky Taste Master at The Scotch Whisky Masters…
10 Trend-Setting Whiskies You Need to TryTrying to identify the next trend-setting whiskies is a long game. While each year is finally The Year Of rum, Cognac, mezcal… whisky trends develop over time, much like the…
20 Very Famous Whisky DrinkersThese are 20 of the most famous whisky drinkers. But if your favourite whisky drinking celebrity isn’t here, let us know in the comments below. You probably know lots of…
Bruichladdich Greener Still: By Name, and By NatureBruichladdich continues to roll out the anniversary presents with Bruichladdich Greener Still. The 15-year-old single malt Scotch whisky was created to mark 25 years since the Hebridean distillery’s resurrection, joining…
Meet Wylye Distillery: The English Whisky You Don’t Know, But Soon WillFor the past three years, Sam Barber has spent his working week at Wylye Distillery making whisky. Not gin or vodka while the spirit matures. There’s no cask ownership scheme….
