Weekly Whisky News- 9th of May
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday, 9th 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.
New Whisky Releases: Glen Scotia Unveils 50-Year-Old ‘Air’ in Elements of Campbeltown Series; Fife’s InchDairnie Distillery Launches First-Ever KinGlassie Single Malts.
- Glen Scotia unveiled its oldest whisky to date in a beautiful bespoke Glencairn Crystal decanter; Glen Scotia 50 Year Old Elements of Campbeltown – Release Number One: Air. The first release in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection, it draws inspiration from the Celtic five-fold knot, and each edition will explore the impact of a natural element – air, water, fire, and earth – on the distillery’s oldest maturing whiskies. Read More
- Fife’s InchDairnie Distillery debuted its first-ever single malts with the launch of two eight year old peated whiskies under its new KinGlassie range. KinGlassie Double Matured is a heavily peated eight year old single malt whisky and KinGlassie Raw is aged for eight years in American oak ex-Bourbon casks. Read More
Whisky Releases: The Dalmore Luminary No.3 – The Rare and Laphroaig Elements 3.0.
- The Dalmore announced Luminary No.3 – The Rare, (aged 52 years) the third masterpiece in the Luminary Series. Created in collaboration with architect Ben Dobbin of Foster + Partners, this exceptionally limited release, just one of two, features a decanter expertly crafted by Glencairn Crystal, paired with a bespoke sculpture to form an extraordinary expression of design. Read More
- Laphroaig in Islay released Elements 3.0, the third in its Elements Series. This limited release was inspired by an unexpected event at the distillery when a fire in a kiln burned peat for longer and at higher temperatures, and experimenting with heat resulted in a whisky with notes of chocolate and coffee. Read More
Whisky Releases: Glen Grant 30 Year Old, Cotswolds Hearts and Crafts Calvados, and Old Particular Wine Cask Editions.
- The Glen Grant has revealed its oldest permanent expression – a 30 year old single malt that completes the distillery’s Glasshouse Collection. All three whiskies in the collection are aged in American oak Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry casks. Read More
- English distillery, Cotswolds, launched the sixth edition of its Hearts and Crafts series; Hearts and Crafts Calvados Single Malt Whisky. This limited release is aged exclusively in French Calvados apple brandy casks. The collection celebrates the Arts & Crafts movement which flourished in the Cotswolds in the late 19th century. Read More
- Douglas Laing & Co. expanded its acclaimed Old Particular Wine Cask Collection with two new Single Cask releases; Old Particular Jura 13 Year Old and Old Particular Fettercairn 14 Year Old. Each whisky is uniquely finished in hand-selected wine casks. Read More
Weekly Whisky News- 2nd of May
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday, 2ⁿᵈ May 2025
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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.
Spring Whisky Highlights: Littlemill’s Rare 34-Year-Old Debut, Boutique-y’s New World Whiskies, and The Macallan’s Art-Inspired Releases
- Littlemill launched Echoes of the Past Release Number One, a rare 34 year old single malt from Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery. Presented in a beautiful Glencairn Crystal decanter, it’s the first in a four-part annual series. Drawn from a single, precious Oloroso sherry cask, each annual release will be limited to just 50 bottles. Read More
- That Boutique-y Whisky Company expanded its core range to include three new world whiskies: an 8 year old English rye, a 10 year old Kentucky Bourbon, and a 21 year old Irish whiskey. The new whiskies join a Canadian corn and four Scotch whiskies in the core range that was launched last year. Read More
- The Macallan unveiled two limited-edition single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his 1902 stained-glass panel The Spirit of the Rose. Part of The Tree of Life Collection, the 46-year-old The Tree of Life blends two sherry-seasoned oak casks from 1979, while The Art of the Flower showcases natural flavours from Sherry-seasoned European oak casks. Read More
Whisky Releases: Nc’nean’s Citrus Huntress, Glen Moray’s Maple Debuts, and GlenAllachie’s Sinteis Series
- Nc’nean released Lemon Meadow, the fourth edition of its Huntress Series. This organic single malt is fermented with French sparkling wine yeast which is rarely used in Scotch whisky, to give buttery, citrusy, and biscuity notes. Read More
- Glen Moray have debuted Peated Maple Cask and Unpeated Maple Cask at the Spirit of Speyside Festival, marking a first for the Elgin distillery. Finished in Canadian maple syrup casks, the new expressions blend natural sweetness with Glen Moray’s classic Speyside style. Read More
- GlenAllachie has launched Sinteis, a new limited-edition series debuting with a 2014 single malt matured in first-fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry puncheons and Chinquapin virgin oak, a native American variety from the Ozark region of Missouri. Read More
Weekly Whisky News- 25th of April
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday 25th April 2025
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Spring Whisky Wonders: Ardbeg Smokiverse, SMWS Creators Collection, and Timorous Beastie’s Cheese Cellar Finale.
- Ardbeg unveiled its new limited-edition Ardbeg Smokiverse to mark this year’s Ardbeg Day on 31st May It’s the Islay Distillery’s first whisky crafted from a high-gravity mash, resulting in a vibrant, tropical and fruity spirit. Read More
- The Scotch Malt Whisky Society launched the third release in its Creators Collection. Whispers of Spring is four rare aged whiskies featuring fresh floral aromas, juicy fruits and green shoots. They are aged from 27 to 35 Years and distilled at Bladnoch, Fettercairn, Miltonduff and Tormore distilleries. Read More
- Timorous Beastie Highland Blended Malt introduced the third and final instalment in its Cheese Cellar Collection with its Moscatel Finish Limited Edition. It has been matured in White and Purple Moscatel casks and goat’s cheese is recommended as the perfect pairing to complement the whisky’s sweet, fruity, and floral notes. Read More
Talisker and The English Distillery Unveil Limited-Edition Whiskies Supporting Ocean and Veteran Charities
- Talisker revealed The Wild Blue – a sweetly smoky limited-edition single malt whisky finished in Atlantic coastal red wine casks for sixteen months. For every bottle sold, £3 will be donated to Blue Marine Foundation and will go towards projects helping to restore vital coastal habitats. Read More
- To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE-Day, The English Distillery has partnered with the charity, Walking with the Wounded, to launch a single malt whisky that has been aged in a marriage of ex-bourbon casks and virgin oak casks. £2 from every bottle will be donated to the charity which helps UK ex-servicemen and women receive help to recover their wellbeing. Read More
Weekly Whisky News- 18th of April
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday 18th April 2025
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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: Loch Lomond’s Open 2025 Editions, Glasgow 1770’s 10 Year Old Single Cask, and Midleton Very Rare 2024 Vintage
- Loch Lomond Whiskies announced two new expressions to celebrate The Open 2025. The Open Special Edition explores the influence of rich and ripe Tuscan Chianti wine casks on the Loch Lomond signature style, whilst this year’s Open Course Collection features a 22 Year Old Single Malt, finished with first-fill Spanish Oak Casks. Read More
- Glasgow 1770 revealed a limited-edition 10 Year Old Single Cask which is the oldest ever expression released so far from Glasgow Distillery. Cask 15/10 was the tenth cask filled in 2015 and is a refill bourbon barrel, filled with the distillery’s fruity, unpeated double distilled spirit. Read More
- Midleton Very Rare launched its annual vintage to commemorate the distillery’s bicentenary. Midleton Very Rare 2024 Vintage Release Irish Whiskey is crafted from a blend of the finest single pot still and grain whiskeys, aged between 12 and 33 years. Read More
Weekly Whisky News- 11th of April
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday 11th April 2025
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Latest Whisky Releases: Strathearn Batch 02, Glen Grant Exploration No.1 & SMWS Two to One Series
- Strathearn Distillery, based in Perthshire, announced its Strathearn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Batch 02. Following the success of its inaugural release, Batch 02 is crafted from a vatting of 31 casks – a blend of ex-Bourbon, Virgin Oak, and ex-Sherry Oak – to create enhanced creaminess, freshness, and balance. Read More
- The Glen Grant unveiled its new Exploration Series – The Glen Grant Exploration No.1 is the first in a collection of limited-release single malt Scotch whiskies celebrating James ‘The Major’ Grant’s journey of discovery in his quest to uncover unique flavours. Read More
- The Scotch Malt Whisky Society revealed its new series of Two to One ultra small-batch bottlings. These whiskies are the combination of two casks of single malt from the same distillery that are married before bottling. Read More
Weekly Whisky News- 4th of April
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday 4th April 2025
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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.
Johnnie Walker Unveils Black Ruby & Royal Salute Introduces Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition.
- Johnnie Walker officially launched Black Ruby worldwide – the latest edition to its core range of blended whiskies. It features Roseisle whiskies aged in first-fill red wine casks and other casks used include oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry-seasoned casks, as well as ex-Bourbon barrels. Read More
- Blended Scotch whisky Royal Salute announced Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition – the seventh edition in its annual Polo Series limited collection. Read More
Woven Whisky Debuts 100% English Blend & The Lakes Distillery Launches Signature Single Malt
- Woven Whisky blending studio created the world’s first 100% English blend. Experience N.22 Pastures New is made with liquid from six English distilleries; Cotswolds Distillery, White Peak Distillery, Cooper King Distillery, Copper Rivet, Fielden, and Adnams Distilleries. Read More
- The Lakes Distillery launched Signature – the distillery’s first permanent sherry-led single malt whisky. Matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks, it brings together discoveries made from over a decade of exploration by the distillery’s whiskymakers using the art of élevage – a technique traditionally associated with fine wines and cognacs. Read More
Bowmore Unveils ARC-54 with Aston Martin & Tomatin Launches Travel Retail Exclusive 13-Year-Old.
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- Bowmore Distillery based in Islay revealed the second whisky in its ARC series with Aston Martin. One of its oldest launches, ARC-54 was distilled in 1968 and comes in a handblown decanter inspired by the design of Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar. 130 decanters are available at £71,000 each. Read More
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- Tomatin released a Double Cask 13 Year Old travel retail exclusive single malt in a 1 litre bottle. Matured in bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, it will be available from April in major UK and international airports. Read More
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Weekly Whisky News- 7th March
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday 7th March 2025
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Whisky Releases: Kilchoman 13-Year-Old, Two Stacks Fruit Drops & Glen Grant 65-Year-Old
- Kilchoman, the farm distillery based on Islay, unveiled Kilchoman 13 Years Old. This new limited edition single malt is matured in a combination of bourbon barrels, bourbon octaves and calvados casks for 13 years. Read More
- Two Stacks, in Northern Ireland, launched Fruit Drops – a new Irish whiskey range finished in brandy casks. The series come in three expressions: Apricot Fruity Brandy Cask, Apple Fruit Brandy Cask and Blackberry Fruit Brandy Cask. Read More
- The Glen Grant Distillery launched the Splendours Collection with a 65 year old single malt, taking creative inspiration from the garden on the distillery grounds. The Glen Grant 65 Year Old is housed in a handcrafted cherry wood masterpiece. Read More
Whisky News: Glenmorangie Elevates Lasanta, London’s Bourbon-Style Debut & Bushmills’ Record-Breaking Release
- Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky reimagined its core range Sherry-finished Glenmorangie Lasanta, raising its age statement from 12 to 15 years old. Read More
- Battersea based Doghouse Distillery released London’s first ‘Bourbon-style’ whisky. The limited edition, grain to bottle Debt Collector is made with a mash of 75% corn, complemented by malted barley and rye. Read More
- Bushmills revealed the oldest Irish single malt ever released with its 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of the River Bush’. It’s matured in oloroso Sherry butts from the Antonio Paez Lobato Cooperage in Jerez, Spain, and a marriage of Bushmills’ most elusive reserves, dating back to 1978. Read More
Kyrö Distillery
Kyro Distillery
In this Q&A, Kyrö Distillery takes us behind the scenes of their whisky-making process, the story behind their unique Finnish rye, and what makes their spirits stand out
Kyrö Distillery started from an idea in a sauna—can you tell us more about how this unique beginning shaped the distillery’s vision?
In that Sauna, one of the co-founders had brought a bottle of rye whisky. As rye is the quintessentially Finnish grain, it felt irrational that no one was making rye whisky in Finland. We also talked about finding our own way of making whisky—there are not many places in the world where there is such a strong culinary tradition around rye. Not copying any existing whisky region but combining local tradition of rye and best of both rye and single malt whisky categories. If you look at our core range of whiskies now, 12 years later, we have done exactly that. The backbone is pot-distilled whisky from 100% rye malt and unique expressions: oloroso sherry finish, freshwater peat, and woodsmoked varieties on the smoky side.
Finnish rye is at the heart of your spirits. What makes it so special, and how does it influence the character of your whisky and gin?
Rye is smaller and hence tastier, but the magic lies in why we grow the rye—it is grown for food, not for feed, so we care how it tastes. We use rye malt in Finnish cuisine and brewing so we have an ingredient that allows us to contribute something unique in the world of whisky.
Rye gives the liquids a distinct spiciness and character. Finnish rye grows in tough nordic weather conditions, which you can taste in the liquid. To enhance the rich and spicy notes in whiskies, we use whole-grain rye and don’t chill-filter.
You produce both whisky and gin, which is quite rare for a distillery. How do you balance innovation while staying true to traditional distilling methods?
Our philosophy is unique: unpretentious enjoyment, much like Nordic design—well-crafted products with the consumer experience in mind. When it comes to whisky, we make our own rules, blending the best of Scottish and American traditions.
For our gin, we use fresh local botanicals to capture the essence of the Finnish summer. For our whisky, we distill with Scottish stills and malt-only, but add a twist with wood-smoked and freshwater-peated rye.
Sustainability is an important focus in modern distilling. What steps is Kyrö Distillery taking to reduce its environmental footprint?
Sustainability is a journey. Rye is a great grain to start with, as on average it has a smaller carbon footprint than barley. In production we use biogas to power our stills and the cooling system at the whisky distillery is operated with water from the nearby river without contamination or waste, and returned unharmed after the circulation process. Production excess, such as pot ale and ethanol, repurposed to the benefit of other industries.
We continuously work on our packaging to be more sustainable. As we speak, we are updating our bottles to a lighter recycled glass, and offer bag-in-box with refillable bottles for trade. Our visitor center holds a Green Key certificate.
Kyrö Distillery is known for its warm hospitality and immersive experiences. What can visitors expect when they tour the distillery?
Visitors to Kyrö Distillery can expect an unforgettable experience filled with warmth, stories, and of course, award-winning rye spirits. Our guided distillery tour offers an immersive journey into the heart of our production, where you’ll learn about our history, the unique process behind our rye whisky and gin, and the passion that drives everything we do. You’ll get to see behind the scenes of our working distillery, hear tales of how five friends turned a wild idea into an internationally recognized brand, and, most importantly, enjoy a tasting of our signature spirits.
After the tour, visitors can unwind at our Visitor Center restaurant, where our cocktail bar serves expertly crafted cocktails made with Kyrö spirits, alongside delicious seasonal dishes highlighting local ingredients.
For those looking to extend their stay, Visitor Center offers charming accommodation at Kyrö House, a beautifully restored house in our distillery yard. Whether you’re here for an afternoon or an overnight escape, our warm hospitality ensures a memorable visit filled with great flavors and even better stories. Before you leave, don’t forget to stop by the Kyrö Shop, where you’ll find a selection of Kyrö merchandise and other souvenirs to take home as a memory of your visit!
If you’d like to learn more about the Kyrö Distillery or are interested in purchasing one of their bottles, you can visit their website here
Weekly Whisky News- 28th February
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday 28th February 2025
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Exclusive Whisky Releases: Tomintoul 1966 & Ballantine’s Sweet Blend Unveiled
- Tomintoul Single Malt Scotch Whisky revealed the limited release of a rare vintage bourbon cask expression. Tomintoul 1966 Bourbon Cask No. 6077 is matured in a specially commissioned bourbon barrel made from American oak staves and presented in a beautiful, handcrafted decanter by Glencairn Crystal. Read More
- Ballantine’s announced a new expression that blends classic Scotch with ‘indulgent sweet notes’. Ballantine’s Sweet Blend has hints of hazelnut and butterscotch, followed by rich flavours of toffee apples, milk chocolate, crème brûlée and vanilla fudge, with a smooth and creamy finish. Read More
Livingstone announced launched Macbeth Act II & Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte 18 YO Released
- Independent whisky company Livingstone announced Macbeth Act II featuring eight limited edition single malts. The bottles feature character drawings by illustrator Sir Quentin Blake. Read More
- Bruichladdich Distillery has released the 2025 edition of Port Charlotte 18 Years Old. It’s made using 100% Scottish barley, with only 8,000 bottles created. Read More
Weekly Whisky News- 21st February
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday 21st February 2025
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Latest Whisky Releases: Compass Box Unveils Hedonism 2025, Maker’s Mark Launches ‘Perfectly Unreasonable’ Campaign, and Kavalan Completes Solist ‘Sherry Family’
- Compass Box unveils Hedonism 2025 whisky. Read More
- Maker’s Mark launches a new global campaign entitled ‘Perfectly Unreasonable’ centred on the brand’s uncompromising whiskey making. Read More
- Taiwanese producer Kavalan has completed its ‘Sherry family’ of Solist whiskies with a Palo Cortado cask-aged single malt. Read More