Weekly Whisky News- 16th of May
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday, 16th May 2025
Read on to get your weekly dose of news all about the UK’s latest whisky launches.
Every Friday we will bring you a quick round up of everything you need to know about what’s new in the world of whisky.
Exclusive Festival Releases from Islay: Bruichladdich and Kilchoman Launch Rare Bottlings Ahead of Fèis Ìle 2025
- Bruichladdich Distillery in Islay announced the release of two exclusive limited edition bottlings in celebration of the upcoming Fèis Ìle festival (23–31 May). They feature a rare, one of a kind Port Charlotte Single Cask expression and the heavily peated 15 year old Octomore Polyphonic. Read More
- Also on Islay, Kilchoman is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of four small batch single malts. These ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks showcase the range of Kilchoman’s signature character from bright citrus and salty peat smoke to rich dried fruits and warming spices. Read More
New Releases Unveiled: McConnell’s Cognac Cask & Glasgow Distillery’s Small Batch Series.
- Belfast based McConnell’s has unveiled a Cognac Cask Finish, the final release in its 5 Year Old Series. A blend of Irish malt and grain whiskeys, it was initially aged in first-fill Bourbon casks before being finished in Cognac casks. Read More
- Glasgow Distillery revealed three limited-edition single malts – one peated and two unpeated 5 year olds – finished in rare wine casks as part of its acclaimed Small Batch Series. Read More
