Weekly Whisky News- 4th October

WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS

Friday 4th October 2024

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.

Dalmore Distillery Unveils Two New Releases: Cask Curation Series The Port Edition and The Portfolio Series

o The second instalment in The Dalmore Cask Curation Series – The Port Edition – was launched featuring a trio of rare aged Dalmore single malt whiskies (27, 30 and 43 Year Olds). Each has been finished in Graham’s port casks. Read More

o The first chapter of The Portfolio Series was also unveiled celebrating young Scottish artists, in partnership with the V&A Dundee design museum, for global travel retail. Read More

 

East Asia Whisky Debuts Macallan Mizunara Exclusives & Kingston Distillers Unveils World’s First Sloe Gin Cask Whisky

• East Asia Whisky Company revealed exclusive Macallan Mizunara Single Malts in stunning decanters handcrafted by our talented team here at Glencairn Crystal. Read More

• Kingston Distillers, the English gin producer, launched its first single malt whisky – Beckettes Single Malt English Whisky – announcing it as the first whisky in the world to have been matured in sloe gin casks. Read More

Kingsbarns Unveils Oldest Single Malt & The Macallan Celebrates 200 Years with New Harmony Collection Releases

  • Kingsbarn Distillery on Scotland’s east coast announced it will be releasing a limited number of bottles of its oldest single malt whisky to date – Kingsbarns Distillery Reserve 2024. Read More

 

  • Celebrating its 200th birthday, The Macallan launched two editions in its annual Harmony CollectionHarmony Vibrant Oak, and Harmony Guardian Oak. Read More
  • For more on the latest whisky releases, join us at The Whisky Hub Weekly Whisky News every Friday

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Glencairn Podglass - Episode 12 with Frank Coleman

Glencairn Podglass - Episode 12

The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.

Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Episode 12: Frank Coleman on the Spirits Industry and the Distilled Spirits Council

In Episode 12 of the Glencairn Podglass, we chat with Frank Coleman, Senior Advisor to the CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council. Frank offers his perspective on the spirits industry and the role of the council in promoting and protecting distilled spirits.

 

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Glencairn Podglass - Episode 11 with Michael Urquhart

Glencairn Podglass - Episode 11

The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.

Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Episode 11: Michael Urquhart on Leading Gordon & MacPhail

In Episode 11 of the Glencairn Podglass, we speak with Michael Urquhart, former Managing Director of Gordon & MacPhail. Michael shares his experiences and insights from his time leading one of the most renowned whisky brands.

 

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Glencairn Podglass - Episode 10 with Damian Riley Smith

Glencairn Podglass - Episode 10

The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.

Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Episode 10: A Conversation with Damian Riley-Smith on Producing WhiskyLive

In Episode 10 of the Glencairn Podglass, we chat with Damian Riley-Smith, Managing Director of Paragraph Publishing. Damian discusses his role in producing WhiskyLive, one of the leading global whisky events.

 

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Glencairn Podglass - Episode 9 with Charlie Mclean (part 2)

Glencairn Podglass - Episode 9

The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.

Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Episode 9: Charlie Maclean on the Whisky Industry and Its Future (Part 2)

In Episode 9 of the Glencairn Podglass, we continue our conversation with whisky expert Charlie Maclean. In part 2, Charlie shares his thoughts on the whisky industry and offers his perspective on the future of whisky.

 

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Glencairn Podglass - Episode 8 with Charlie Mclean (part 1)

Glencairn Podglass - Episode 8

The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.

Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Episode 8: Charlie Maclean on His Whisky Journey and Sensory Evaluation (Part 1)

In Episode 8 of the Glencairn Podglass, we kick off part 1 of our interview with whisky expert Charlie Maclean. Charlie shares how he began his whisky journey and provides fascinating insights into the art of sensory evaluation.

 

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Glencairn Podglass - Episode 7 with Scott Davidson

Glencairn Podglass - Episode 7

The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.

Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Episode 7: A Conversation with Scott Davidson on New Product Development at Glencairn

In Episode 7 of the Glencairn Podglass, we sit down with Scott Davidson, New Product Development Director at Glencairn. Scott shares his insights into the development of new products and innovations at Glencairn Crystal.

 

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Glencairn Podglass - Episode 6 with The Master Blenders

Glencairn Podglass - Episode 6

The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.

Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Episode 6: Surprising Insights from Master Blenders Richard Paterson, John Ramsay, and David Stewart

In Episode 6 of the Glencairn Podglass, we bring together master blenders Richard Paterson, John Ramsay, and David Stewart. They share insights into the whisky industry, revealing what has surprised them most throughout their distinguished careers.

 

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Glencairn Podglass - Episode 5 with David Stewart MBE

Glencairn Podglass - Episode 5

The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.

Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Episode 5: A Conversation with David Stewart MBE, Master Blender of William Grant & Sons

In this episode of the Glencairn Podglass, we chat with David Stewart MBE, Master Blender of William Grant & Sons, and one of the key figures behind the creation of the Glencairn Glass 20 years ago. David shares his thoughts on why Scotch whisky deserved its own glass and how the Glencairn Glass became the go-to choice for whisky tastings worldwide.

 

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Glencairn Podglass - Episode 4 with John Ramsay

Glencairn Podglass - Episode 4

The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.

Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

In Episode 4 of the Glencairn Podglass, we sit down with John Ramsey, former master blender at Edrington, to discuss his thoughts on the Glencairn Glass and its impact on whisky appreciation.

In Episode 4, we have John Ramsey, former master blender at Edrington, as our featured guest. John shares his thoughts on the Glencairn Glass and how it elevates the whisky-drinking experience. The glass encourages the everyday drinker to truly appreciate whisky by engaging all the senses—sight, smell, and taste.

 

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