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Jon Hamm Just Roasted Don Draper’s Whisky TasteTurns out Don Draper had expensive suits, great hair, and absolutely “mid” whisky taste. That’s according to Jon Hamm, the actor who played him. Hamm was chatting about the new…
Laggan Bay Opens: The 11th Islay Whisky DistilleryLaggan Bay opens as Islay’s 11th whisky distillery. Family-owned company Ian Macleod Distillers confirms the news today, revealing the first cask was filled on opening day – 2 April 2026. Laggan…
Jameson, Drinkaware, and Alan Curbishley Know Your ScoreIs there any sensation quite like returning from the long weekend and seeing Alan Curbishley in your inbox? The answer is, no, of course, and I appreciate anybody who doesn’t…
Ardbeg Dolce Brings Marsala Sweetness to Islay SmokeArdbeg Dolce is the 2026 Ardbeg Day release, landing during Fèis Ìle on 30 May, with early access for Committee members from 26 May. The hook is simple. This is…
Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard Confirm Merger TalksToday, Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard confirm the merger talks are no longer rumour. Both companies reveal they’re in discussions about a potential “business combination”, following reports that broke on 26…
What Is The World’s Best Whisky 2026? Bowmore 21 Year OldThe World’s Best Whisky 2026 has been named. The World Whiskies Awards were last night and named what its judges deemed the best of the best. The big headline. Bowmore…
Torabhaig Taigh: The First Core Range Whisky LandsNews today has broken that Torabhaig Taigh will become the first permanent release from the Isle of Skye distillery. Previously, Torabhaig has added whiskies to its Legacy Series, a range…
Waterford Distillery Has Been Sold to Tennessee Distilling GroupWaterford Distillery, the farm-driven Irish whiskey project founded by Mark Reynier, has been sold to Tennessee Distilling Group (TDG) after collapsing into receivership in late 2024. If you’ve been following…
The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength: New Whisky AlertThe GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength has landed. Want to learn more? Of course you do. It’s 35yo cask strength GlenAllachie. This Speyside single malt is a GlenAllachie master distiller…
Glenmorangie The Thirty Becomes Oldest Core Range WhiskyGlenmorangie The Thirty is set to become the oldest whisky in the Highland distillery’s core range when it launches at the end of March. It tells you a lot about…
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…
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…
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…
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 Is HereThe 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…
