WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 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
