WEEKLY WHISKY NEWSFriday, 9th January 2026
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.
January Whisky Highlights: New Exclusives from The Whisky Exchange, Highland Park, and Royal Salute
The Whisky Exchange unveiled three January exclusives: a Scottish oak–matured Torabhaig single malt, an eight-year-old whiskey from Bardstown Bourbon Co., and a 2023 Jamaican rum from Hampden Estate. Read More
Edrington’s Highland Park revealed a limited-edition cask-strength single malt made with 100% Orkney peat-smoked barley. Highland Park Cask Strength: Heather is the distillery’s most peated expression to date showcasing Highland Park’s signature heathered peat, responsibly sourced from nearby Hobbister Moor. Read More
Royal Salute launched its 21 Year Old Lunar New Year Special Edition, Ignite the New Year, to mark the Year of the Horse. The limited-edition gift pack features artwork by award-winning British artist Emily Carter. Read More