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The Tomatin Redesign and the Joy of a New Coat of PaintTomatin whisky has a new packaging redesign. The Highland distillery’s refresher is purely aethestic, the whisky remains the same. The outside, however, has had a proper wardrobe rethink. That’s not…
How Redbreast Irish Whiskey Is MadeIf you want to understand how Redbreast Irish whiskey is made, you have to start in Midleton. That’s the sprawling County Cork distillery responsible for some of Ireland’s most famous…
Johnnie Walker Red Soul: A “Sweeter Take” on Red LabelJohnnie Walker Red Soul is the latest addition to the world’s most famous Scotch brand, offering a softer, sweeter twist on the long-running Red Label blend. Rolling out globally from…
Rosebank Pops Up on BBC Quiz ShowRosebank Distillery has added another line to its résumé: a cameo on a BBC quiz show. The Falkirk distillery is known for its popular revival following years as a cult…
Stillgarden and the Irish Herbal Liqueur Taking on ChartreuseStillgarden Distillery in Dublin says it’s for the modern spirit drinkers. Making Irish Chartreuse-style liqueurs is one way to prove that. That’s Chartreuse-style liqueur. Let’s get that right. Chartreuse belongs…
Why The Borders Distillery Is Launching A Cask Transparency AppThe Borders Distillery has launched an app that lets whisky cask owners track every stage of their spirit’s journey. In a category where cask ownership can sometimes feel like sending…
Meet the Makers: A Showcase of Irish Drinks ProducersInvite me to a showcase of Irish drinks, and I will attend. Eight consecutive years of Bord Bia’s annual trade show at the Irish Embassy in Grosvenor Place prove it….
Win a Trip to Dublin with Teeling WhiskeySt Patrick’s Day prezzies aren’t really a thing. Usually, it’s just getting a round in. Let’s start a new tradition here, together. How about the chance to win a trip…
Top 10 Saint Patrick’s Day WhiskeysNeed Saint Patrick’s Day whiskeys? You’re in the right place. Leave a comment below with any bottles you love. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming, and for us, that means one…
Witchmark Distillery: English Whisky Made MagicA witchmark is an apotropaic symbol. A small carved sign believed to ward off evil, bad luck, and other unwelcome forces. Derived from the Greek apotropaios, meaning “turning away”, these…
Brighton Whisky Weekend arrives this summerHeads up, festival fans, the Brighton Whisky Weekend is taking place from 26 to 28 June 2026 and turning the city into a three-day dram crawl. A Brighton whisky festival…
Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 Release arrivesThe Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 Release is here! And as usual, it’s a corker. This year’s limited edition whisky arrives as a seven-year-old, medium-peated single malt, matured in…
Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage arrivesThe arrival of Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage is a big one for Irish whiskey fans. Heck, whiskey fans in general. For collectors, this drop is a yearly ritual. For…
The Story of Aberargie Distillery and its First WhiskyAberargie Distillery has been laying down casks since November 2017. If you haven’t heard of them until recently, you’re not alone. The Lowland whisky maker was quietly tipping away on…
Top 10 Sherried Whisky To Drink in 2026Here’s our Top 10 Sherried Whisky, from the subtle and smooth to the full-on sherry bombs. Sherried whisky, meaning whisky that has been aged (either full maturation or a finish)…
Compass Box Hedonism 2026: Recharting the Course of Grain WhiskyCompass Box Hedonism 2026 exists because in 2000, John Glaser decided grain whisky was good enough. At the turn of the millennium, he launched Hedonism as the first blended grain…
