Weekly Whisky News - 12th June
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 12th May 2026
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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.
New Whisky Releases: Benromach, Raasay and Cotswolds Unveil Distinctive Limited-Edition Whiskies
Speyside’s Benromach Distillery has unveiled the latest addition to its limited-edition Contrasts range: Benromach Contrasts Côte Rôtie, a 12-year-old single malt Scotch whisky matured in first-fill Bourbon casks and finished for 26 months in Côte Rôtie wine casks. Read More
Isle of Raasay Distillery revealed its first-ever 3.4x distilled whisky, a distinctive unpeated expression created using its six-plate copper purifier. Isle of Raasay Rye Cask 3.4 x Distilled is fully matured in a single ex-American rye cask and limited to just 246 bottles. Read More
The Cotswolds Distillery has unveiled the seventh release in its annual Hearts & Crafts whisky series. Cotswolds Hearts & Crafts Madeira Cask Single Malt Whisky is matured in hand-selected American oak ex-Madeira casks. Launched in 2020, the series pays tribute to the Arts and Crafts movement, which flourished in the Cotswolds during the late 19th century. Read More
Weekly Whisky News - 5th June
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 5th May 2026
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New Whisky Releases: Arran Honours James Hutton as Gordon & MacPhail Celebrates Sir Kenny Dalglish
Isle of Arran Distillers unveiled a limited-edition single malt celebrating the 300th anniversary of pioneering Scottish geologist James Hutton. Arran – James Hutton The Geologist is a 13-year-old whisky, matured for six years in Bourbon barrels before spending seven years in Australian Cabernet Sauvignon casks. Read More
Gordon & MacPhail partnered with Scottish football legend Sir Kenny Dalglish on Vintage Moments, a collection of five ultra-rare single malts celebrating key milestones from his life and career. Each whisky has been selected from the family-owned company’s extensive ‘liquid library’, which includes unique Scotch whiskies from over 100 distilleries. Read More
The Stranglers Launch ‘Golden Brown’ Single Malt as The Macallan Unveils New Romantica Collection.
British rock band The Stranglers teamed up with Caskade Drinks to launch Golden Brown, a 14-year-old single malt Scotch whisky inspired by the group’s 1982 hit. Distilled at Craigellachie Distillery in Speyside, the whisky was matured in Sherry casks. Read More
The Macallan revealed the Romantica Collection to mark the 100th anniversary of its legendary 1926 vintage. Paying tribute to the iconic bottlings, the limited-edition single cask release was distilled in 1986, the same year the 1926 vintage was bottled, and matured in a Sherry-seasoned European oak cask before being bottled this year in February. Read More
Bruichladdich Revives Yellow Submarine as London Distillery Company Launches New Forms
To mark its 25th anniversary, Bruichladdich in Islay revived one of its most memorable releases with the launch of Yellow Submarine III. The limited-edition whisky pays homage to the distillery’s early years and the discovery of a real yellow Ministry of Defence submarine off the coast of Islay in 2005. Read More
The London Distillery Company launched New Forms, a new single cask single malt series showcasing its spirit through cask finishes never before used by the distillery. The debut release features three cask-strength expressions – Ex-Bourbon Cask, Fino Sherry Cask, and Moscatel Sherry Cask. Read More
Weekly Whisky News - 29nd May
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 29nd May 2026
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New Whisky Releases: Bruichladdich, Old Pulteney & Arran Lead the Latest Scotch Launches
Bruichladdich partners with Whitebox to create new RTD range. The Islay whisky brand has partnered with RTD brand Whitebox to create a series of RTD cocktails using various spirits, including The Botanist Gin and The Port Charlotte. Read More
Old Pulteney releases 10 YO to mark 200th anniversary. Scotch brand Old Pulteney has released a 10-year-old single malt to honour its 200th anniversary this year. Read More
Arran 14YO is released alongside new 30YO. The Lochranza located distillery – that was rebranded in 2019 – has relaunched a 14-year-old single malt alongside a 30-year-old whisky into its core range. Arran 14 Year Old returns to the distillery’s core range alongside a new 30 Year Old. Read More
Kyrö unveils Game of Thrones collaboration while Wild Turkey launches Archives Collection series
Kyrö Distillery reveals high profile collaboration with Warner Bros. for Game of Thrones inspired whiskies. Finnish Kyrö Distillery Company has partnered with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a limited edition whisky collection inspired by Game of Thrones. The rye whisky range will be available in select markets from June onwards, paying tribute to the iconic TV series that previously premiered on HBO 15 years ago. Read More
Wild Turkey reveals new limited edition Archives Collection series. The Campari-owned brand has announced a new range called: Austin Nichols Archives Collection, which is the first limited series overseen by associate master blender Bruce Russell. The Collection kicks off with a nod to the 1980s and 90s, paying tribute to some of the most in-demand bottles from the brand’s history of whisky production. The very first release from the series is a 16 year old Kentucky straight Bourbon entitled ‘Gold Foil Edition’ acknowledging one of the brand’s vintages from the 1980s and 1990s, referred to by fans as ‘Cheesy Gold Foil’. Read More
Weekly Whisky News - 22nd May
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 22nd May 2026
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New Peated & Cask Strength Scotch Releases: The Glasgow Distillery Unveils Glasgow 1770 Batch 3 Series as Cù Bòcan Debuts Ice Wine Cask-Matured Peated Whisky.
The Glasgow Distillery launched the third batch of its limited-edition Glasgow 1770 Cask Strength series. Glasgow 1770 Cask Strength The Original Batch 3 is an unpeated single malt matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks and finished in heavily charred virgin American white oak casks. Glasgow 1770 Cask Strength Peated Batch 3 is a smoky single malt made with heavily peated barley, matured in virgin American oak casks and finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks. Read More
Cù Bòcan released what is believed to be the first peated Scotch matured in ice wine casks. Produced each winter at Tomatin Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, the limited-edition Creations series explores peated whiskies matured in unconventional cask combinations. This Creation #8 is matured in a combination of Canadian ice wine casks and Spanish Verdejo casks. Ice wine is made from grapes frozen naturally on the vine before harvest. Read More
Bruichladdich Distillery Celebrates 25 Years with Fèis Ìle 2026 Festival Exclusives as Bunnahabhain Distillery Launches White Port-Finished An Cuan Garbh No.1 Single Malt
Bruichladdich Distillery has released two festival-exclusive whiskies for Fèis Ìle 2026: Port Charlotte PC5 Redux and Octomore OBA Redux, created to mark the distillery’s 25th anniversary. The whiskies will debut at Rock’ndaal, Bruichladdich’s annual festival day on 24 May. Read More
Bunnahabhain Distillery in Islay unveiled An Cuan Garbh No.1, the latest release in its Westering Home Collection. The second chapter of the three-year series, An Cuan Garbh means The Rough Sea. This latest expression is a 15-year-old single malt finished in White Port casks sourced from Portugal’s Douro Valley. Read More
Weekly Whisky News - 15th May
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 15th May 2026
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Lochlea Distillery Unveils Red Wine Cask 2026 as The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Launches Five Regions Blended Malt for Festival Season
Family-owned, Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire announced the launch of its second annual Red Wine Cask release, arriving on 28th May. Building on the success of the inaugural edition last year, its evolving wine cask series showcases the farm-to-cask distillery’s innovative approach to cask management. Red Wine Cask 2026 was initially matured in first-fill bourbon barrels before being finished in carefully selected Sangiovese wine casks from Tuscany, Italy. Read More
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society unveiled a new blended malt Scotch whisky to celebrate the peak of whisky festival season in May, combining spirit from all five of Scotland’s whisky-producing regions in one release. The Five Regions Blended Malt 11 Year Old brings together whiskies from Campbeltown, Speyside, Islay, the Lowlands and the Highlands, and was matured in a selection of bourbon, oloroso, PX and HTMC (heavy toast, medium char) hogsheads. Read More
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers Launches Old Perth PX Limited Edition #2
Rare Find in Edinburgh revealed its exclusive Fèis Ìle 2026 Collection as a tribute to Islay’s renowned whisky festival. The release features three 12-year-old single cask Caol Ila Distillery single malts, each finished for three months in a different octave cask: Ruby Port, Tawny Port and Madeira. Read More
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers launched Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition #2, a cask-strength blended malt Scotch whisky – it follows the sell-out success of the inaugural 2023 edition. The limited release combines five Speyside distillates, each fully matured in first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry butts and hogsheads. Read More
Weekly Whisky News - 31st April
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 31st April 2026
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White Peak Distillery Celebrates 10 Years with Caduro X as Johnnie Walker Unveils Blue Label Azure
White Peak Distillery is marking its 10th anniversary this month with the launch of Wire Works Caduro X: a limited-edition single malt English whisky that reflects a decade of Derbyshire craftsmanship. Inspired by Caduro from the Wire Works Provenance core range, Caduro X is a vatting of first fill ex-bourbon barrels and signature STR (shaved, toasted and re-charred) ex-red wine casks. Read More
Johnnie Walker announced Blue Label Azure, a travel-retail exclusive crafted for the summer. Master blender Dr Emma Walker has introduced a brighter, coastal twist, with notes of citrus, orchard fruit, gentle smoke and sweetness. Available in travel retail stores and at the Johnnie Walker Experience in Scotland. Read More
Laphroaig Teams Up with Willem Dafoe as Little Brown Dog Launches First Core Range Whisky
Islay-based Laphroaig Distillery unveiled a new limited-edition release in collaboration with cult actor Willem Dafoe. Laphroaig Willem by Willem is a 14-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky, initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks before being finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. Read More
Little Brown Dog revealed its first core range whisky: Aberdeenshire Single Malt Batch One. This 12-Year-Old expression, distilled at Glen Garioch Distillery in Aberdeenshire, is matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels, Oloroso and PX sherry casks. Read More
Tomintoul Reopens to Visitors with Limited Editions as Atom Brands Launches Wormtub Single Cask Series
Tomintoul Distillery marked its reopening to visitors after the winter months with two limited-edition expressions. Tomintoul 11-Year-Old single malt, matured in Oloroso sherry and American oak casks was released along with Tomintoul Sauternes Barrique Single Cask, distilled in 2004, and matured in a Sauternes barrique. Read More
Atom Brands released the Wormtub Single Cask Series, a limited collection of five Scotch whiskies from distilleries still using traditional worm tub condensers. Featuring expressions from Knockdhu, Glen Elgin, Mortlach, Craigellachie and Balmenach distilleries, the whiskies are aged from 10 to 24 years, sherry cask–matured and bottled at natural cask strength. Less than 20 distilleries in Scotland still use worm tubs – a traditional method that produces a distinctive heavy, robust flavour profile. Read More
Weekly Whisky News - 8th May
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 8th May 2026
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Glenmorangie Teams with Harrison Ford as Port Askaig Expands Core Range
Highland Distillery Glenmorangie launched the Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition, a single malt Scotch whisky co-created by Hollywood actor Harrison Ford and Director of Whisky Creation Dr Bill Lumsden MBE. The whisky combines bourbon cask-matured Glenmorangie with a parcel of whisky finished in toasted Portuguese red wine casks. Read More
Port Askaig has launched two new core range whiskies, including the return of its popular 100 Proof expression aged exclusively in first-fill bourbon barrels and bottled in small batches of around 60 casks. The other is Port Askaig Sherry Cask, a small-batch whisky matured in Oloroso butts from the renowned Spanish cooperage Jose y Miguel Martin. Read More
The Whisky Exchange Expands Zodiac Series as Spirit of Yorkshire Debuts First Age-Stated Whisky
The Whisky Exchange has launched the second release in its Zodiac Series of single-cask Scotch single malts. The Summer Solstice set features four whiskies representing Cancer, Leo, Virgo and Libra, with future releases planned across three collectible seasonal sets. Read More
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has launched its first age-stated whisky, the Filey Bay 10 Year Old Single Cask – Decade of Distilling, with just 200 bottles available exclusively at its 10th Birthday Open Weekend masterclass in August. Read More
Jackton Distillery
28/04/2026Blog,Glassroom: Q&A with the Distillers

Jackton Distillery

Jackton Distillery
In this Q&A, we speak to the team behind Jackton Distillery, a family-run, female-led whisky distillery in the Scottish Lowlands. From their estate-grown barley to their “grain to glass” philosophy, they share how early releases, innovation, and tradition are shaping the character of their award-winning spirits.
Jackton Distillery is a family-run, female-led business in the Scottish Lowlands, how has that shaped your journey into whisky-making?
At Jackton Distillery, being family-run and female-led shapes everything from the way we make decisions to the way we welcome people through the door. Our journey into whisky-making has never been about following a script. It has been about building something with heart, rooted in our family farm in the Scottish Lowlands and shaped by the people around us. That gives us a strong sense of independence, but it also keeps us grounded. We care deeply about quality, provenance and creating a distillery experience that feels warm, open and human.
We also think it brings a fresh perspective to whisky. We respect the traditions that make Scotch so special, but we are equally interested in making whisky feel more accessible and less intimidating. At Jackton Distillery, we want people to feel they belong here, whether they’re lifelong whisky drinkers or completely new to the category. That sense of openness has been part of our journey from day one.
You often talk about a “grain to glass” approach, with your own barley grown on the estate, how does that influence your spirits?
For us, grain to glass is about connection. At Jackton Distillery, having our own barley grown on the estate keeps us closely tied to the land, the seasons and the raw materials that shape our spirits. It means provenance isn’t just an abstract idea or buzzword. It’s something tangible. And influences the way we think about flavour, sustainability and responsibility in equal measure.
We talk about grain to glass honestly. It’s our long-term direction and a commitment in motion. We’re building a more circular distillery model step by step, connecting farming, fermentation, distillation, maturation and bottling in a way that’s more transparent and more meaningful. This approach gives our spirits a stronger sense of place. It also keeps us focused on making liquid that feels true to Jackton Distillery: characterful, thoughtful and shaped by local heart as much as technical craft.
You filled your first cask in 2020 and have already released award-winning blended whiskies, how have those early releases helped shape your style?
Laying down our first cask in February 2020 was a huge milestone for Jackton Distillery, but our award-winning blended whiskies have also played a vital role in shaping who we are. Those early releases gave us the chance to understand what people respond to in our whisky and, just as importantly, what feels most authentic to us as a distillery. They helped us define a house style that values flavour, approachability and character in equal measure.
From the beginning, we’ve been interested in whiskies that are expressive and well balanced, whether enjoyed neat or in a highball. Our early blends and cask finishes let us experiment with different flavour profiles, cask influences and serve occasions while still building trust with drinkers. That process taught us a lot about the kind of whisky we want to make: quality-led, welcoming and full of personality. In many ways, those early blends have been the bridge between our first cask and the single malt story that continues to unfold.
Your approach mixes Scottish tradition with a more innovative mindset, how do you balance tradition with new ideas?
At Jackton Distillery, tradition gives us our foundation and innovation keeps the story moving. We have enormous respect for Scotch whisky making; for the patience it demands, the craft it relies on and the sense of heritage that runs through it. That is why process matters so much to us. Time, quality ingredients, careful cask selection and attention to flavour sit at the centre of what we do.
At the same time, we’re a young distillery, so curiosity is part of our DNA. We’re interested in how new ideas can make whisky more engaging, more transparent and more relevant to today’s drinker. That might mean different cask influences, more open storytelling, a stronger visitor experience or serves that bring new people into the category. For us, innovation should never feel gimmicky. It should deepen the experience and stay true to the liquid. That’s how Jackton Distillery balances both sides: respecting the old ways, while having the confidence to bring fresh energy and a modern point of view to the Scottish Lowlands.
Does the type of glass you use make a difference when tasting whisky?
Yes, absolutely. At Jackton Distillery, we believe the glass can make a real difference to the tasting experience because it shapes how you take in the aroma, the texture and the flavour of the whisky. A well-designed tasting glass helps concentrate the nose, which can be an important part of enjoying whisky. Before you even take a sip, you’re already learning something about the dram.
That is why the Glencairn Glass works so well. Its wide bowl gives the whisky room to open up, while the tapered rim helps focus the aromas and draw out more detail on the nose. It also feels right in the hand, which matters more than people sometimes realise. Whisky is about slowing down and enjoying the moment, and the right glass encourages that. A great glass doesn’t change the spirit itself, but it can absolutely change how much of it you discover.
Weekly Whisky News- 24th April
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 24th April 2026
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New Whisky Releases: Clan Campbell Smooth Shot Vanilla & Glengoyne Signature
Clan Campbell launched Smooth Shot Vanilla, a Scotch whisky–based vanilla liqueur created for high-energy occasions. Blending Scotch whisky with vanilla flavour, it has an ABV of 25% and is designed with younger adult drinkers in mind in line with the growing demand for flavoured, lower-ABV spirits. Read More
Glengoyne unveiled Signature, a flavour-forward Highland Single Malt, slowly distilled for a fresh, fruit-led profile of crisp apple, gentle vanilla, fresh pear and plum. A non-age-statement whisky it launches soon, exclusively in Tesco Scotland. Read More
Sherry-Matured Whisky Releases: GlenAllachie 11-Year-Old Palo Cortado & Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2026
The GlenAllachie presented the fourth chapter of its acclaimed Sherry Series: the 11-Year-Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Matured. Using puncheons and hogsheads that previously held this rare Sherry, the whisky develops rich layers of ripe plum, dark mocha and warming cinnamon spice. Read More
Kilchoman released Loch Gorm 2026, its annual limited-edition sherry-matured whisky, now with a 10 Year Old age statement. Exclusively matured in oloroso sherry butts for at least a decade, the expression takes its name from Islay’s largest freshwater loch, beside the distillery. Read more
Weekly Whisky News- 17th April
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 17th April 2026
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Celebrating Sport with Loch Lomond’s The Open Special Edition 2026 & The Open Course Collection 2026 plus Master of Malt’s 1990s Football-Inspired Limited Edition Whisky Range
Loch Lomond unveiled two single malts to mark the 154th Open Championship this July. Now in its ninth year as an official partner, the brand continues its tradition of releasing limited-edition bottlings to celebrate the golf major. For the 2026 tournament in Southport, Loch Lomond has introduced The Open Special Edition 2026 and The Open Course Collection 2026. Read More
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Master of Malt revealed a limited-edition whisky range inspired by the iconic era of 1990s football. Featuring five very limited releases sourced from England, Scotland, and Ireland, the collection celebrates the shared cultural moments of the beautiful game. Read More
Ardgowan Clydebuilt Single Cask Collection & Douglas Laing The Epicurean Peated Edition Limited Blended Malt
Ardgowan Distillery Company has unveiled six new single cask releases in its boutique Clydebuilt range. The collection includes five single malts and one single grain, sourced from Aberlour, Aultmore, Benriach, Glen Garioch, Linkwood, and Cameronbridge distilleries. Read More
Douglas Laing & Co. announced The Epicurean Peated Edition – a limited first for its Remarkable Lowland Malt range. This small-batch blended malt adds a subtle layer of peat to the brand’s signature fresh, vibrant Lowland style. Read More









