WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 6th June 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: Tormore's Blueprint Series, Glen Moray’s Smoky Twelve, and Redbreast 15 Cask Strength Unveiled
- Speyside distillery Tormore debuted its new limited-edition whisky range, the Blueprint Series. It features three distinctive 10 Year Old expressions, each matured in a different cask type; bourbon, cream sherry, and toasted oak. Read More
- Another Speyside distillery, Glen Moray, launched its Smoky 12 Years Old, a new permanent addition to its single malt range. Made with peated barley, the Smoky Twelve balances Glen Moray’s signature smooth, fruity character with notes of bonfire smoke and is matured in both American and European oak casks. Read More
- Redbreast Irish Whiskey has unveiled a 15 Year Old Cask Strength edition, a limited small-batch release celebrating 20 years since the debut of Redbreast 15 Year This special expression is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry-seasoned casks. Read More
New Limited Whisky Releases: Scallywag Noir Sherry Cask & Tácnbora Cognac Cask Finish
- Glasgow-based Douglas Laing & Co. revealed Scallywag Noir, the latest limited-edition release in its Scallywag Speyside blended malt whisky range. It’s primarily matured in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks from Jerez in Andalusia to give notes of velvety sweetness, dark fruits, and warming spices. Read More
- Ad Gefrin, the Anglo-Saxon museum and distillery in Northumberland, has released a limited Cognac Cask edition of its signature blended whisky, Tácnbora. Named after the Old English word for ‘standard bearer,’ Tácnbora Cognac Cask Finish combines Scottish and Irish whiskies, with this release finished for six months in ex-Cognac casks. Read More
