What happens when a historic 1887 distillery site gets reimagined for modern whiskey making? Castle & Key's new 7-year cask strength releases reveal the answer. Read the full article at Castle & Key Unveils Two New Cask Strength Whiskeys

Ever wondered what makes Buffalo Trace the world's most awarded distillery? Mumbai's first-ever Buffalo Trace pop-up reveals the secrets behind Kentucky's finest bourbons. Read the full article at Buffalo Trace Pops Up In India

Think American whiskey is all about bourbon? The 2025 NYC World Spirits Competition proves otherwise with stunning ryes and single malts taking top honors. Read the full article at Every Award-Winning American Whiskey From The 2025 New York World Spirits Competition

Why does blended Scotch remain the cornerstone of the industry despite single malt dominance? The 2025 competition winners reveal the answer through exceptional harmony. Read the full article at Every Award-Winning Blended Scotch From The 2025 New York World Spirits Competition

Here’s a story that goes from the vineyards of Australia to the front lines of the military, and suddenly lands right in […] The post 539 – Special Ops, Hemp, and Bourbon with Greg Keeley of Larrakin Bourbon Company appeared first on BOURBON PURSUIT.

Gary Hinegardner has a problem with bourbon makers. He says the No. 2 yellow dent corn used by the vast majority of American whiskey makers is a subpar grain never intended for the distillation of America’s native spirit. 

Glencadam Distillery welcomes new leadership ahead of landmark visitor centre launch Glencadam Distillery has appointed Michael van der Veen as brand home manager and Lauren Oliver as deputy brand home manager to enhance the future offering at the new state-of-the-art visitor centre, as anticipation builds for the unveiling this autumn. Both Michael and Lauren bring […]

Why have U.S. whiskey exports to Canada plummeted 85% in 2025? The American Whiskey Association reveals discriminatory practices threatening the industry's future. Read the full article at American Whiskey Group Urges USTR to Strengthen USMCA

What makes a bourbon so coveted that whiskey fans line up at 8AM for just 1,000 bottles? Garrison Brothers' 2025 Cowboy Bourbon answers with 146.4 proof perfection. Read the full article at Garrison Brothers 2025 Cowboy Bourbon Is On the Way

Is there a better companion for Bonfire Night than a glass of Laphroaig? This iconic Islay whisky practically embodies the essence of peat and fire. Read the full article at Laphroaig: The Ultimate Bonfire Night Whisky

You've seen that green triangular bottle everywhere, but what's actually inside Glenfiddich? Here are 5 key facts every whisky drinker should know about this iconic scotch. Read the full article at Your 3 Minute Guide to Glenfiddich Whisky

Which whiskies impressed blind-tasting judges at the 2025 NYWSC? From global giants to small-batch gems, discover every medal winner in one comprehensive list. Read the full article at Every Award-Winning Whisky From The New York World Spirits Competition 2025

Hatozaki Finest Whisky A premium blend of whiskies, aged up to 12 years in barrel with a minimum malt. Light in style with a rich backbone of malt whisky character. Cereal notes and a light sweetness allow for the whisky to be used in both highball and straight pours. The Yonezawa family’s experimentation with distilling […]

The Evolution of the Pot Still in Scotland by Iain Russell, Part 1 The pot still is one of Scotch whisky’s most enduring symbols but its form and function have evolved dramatically over the centuries. In this first instalment, whisky historian Iain Russell explores how early cauldrons became copper stills, how taxation spurred innovation and […]

Mike & Duncan celebrate 100 episodes in style and visit 3 Greek Street, aka Milroy's, the world's oldest independent whisky shop, to discuss its evolution, the whisky tasting experience in various parts of the bar and the changing landscape of whisky tasting and pricing.Hosted by Stephen and Joel, the chaps explore the importance of distillery heritage, innovations in tasting experiences, and the future of Milroy's.

What happens when a single cask selection turns into something far more ambitious? Benromach and Wu Dram Clan's unexpected journey created whisky history. Read the full article at Benromach Partners with Wu Dram Clan for First Independent Bottler Collaboration

What brings whisky legends like Richard Paterson OBE and David Stewart MBE together for one special night? The 25th anniversary of the iconic Glencairn Glass. Read the full article at Glencairn Glass Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Whisky Legends

Havana Club rum has announced its latest global creative collaboration – a limited-edition Havana Club Añejo 7 Años bottle designed in partnership with fashion powerhouse Martine Rose. The striking new design for the brand’s flagship expression fuses Havana Club’s Cuban spirit and craftsmanship with Rose’s Jamaican–British heritage and bold creativity – a celebration of Caribbean […]

Look Inside Loch Lomond Group’s Newly Opened Luss Distillery  Luss Distillery is now open for whisky enthusiasts to discover Luss Distillery, a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience centre by Loch Lomond Group is officially open. The 5,362 sq.m site on the banks of Loch Lomond in the heart of the village of Luss was […]

 Booker’s The Reserves 2025 (LTO) The Reserves’ is an annual, limited-release series by Freddie, to commemorate his grandaddy, 6th Generation Master Distiller Booker Noe, and his contributions to the bourbon world. The 2025 batch tells the story of some well-traveled barrels: first used to age the beloved Booker’s 30th Anniversary release, then shipped to Jalisco […]

What happens when the beloved "mighty mouse" Highland Malt meets peat smoke for the first time? Timorous Beastie's bold new Phantom Smoke reveals the answer. Read the full article at Timorous Beastie Phantom Smoke: First Peated Highland Malt

What happens when you blend 27 bourbon batches spanning 5 years into one extraordinary bottle? Hinterhaus Distilling's anniversary release answers with just 96 bottles. Read the full article at Hinterhaus Releases Limited 5-Year Anniversary Bourbon

What happens when a legendary spirits curator releases their first tequila? The Last Drop celebrates their 40th release with an ultra-rare extra añejo that redefines luxury agave spirits. Read the full article at Last Drop’s First Tequila: Ultra-Rare Extra Añejo Release

Royal Salute has announced the launch of the third and final release in its limited-edition Kingdom Collection. Royal Salute 26 Year Old Colheita Port Cask Finish (40% ABV) which is a blended Scotch whisky finished in ex-Colheita Port casks sourced from a renowned Portuguese winery in the Douro Valley, is said to invite whisky connoisseurs […]

What makes the Royal Salute 26-Year-Old Colheita Port Cask Finish a must-have for collectors? Uncover the secrets behind its exceptional richness and royal heritage. Read the full article at Discover Royal Salute’s New 26-Year-Old Port Finish

New Wire Works Port Cask matures into the Wire Works Provenance Core Range        White Peak Distillery unveils the third core range product under the newly named Provenance Core Range: celebrating place, craft and the legacy of making Nearly eight years ago, White Peak Distillery laid down its first casks with a clear vision: to […]

Baker’s High-Rye Bourbon An expression that pays homage to Baker’s trucking business, where he delivered grains to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. During this time, he developed an appreciation for different grains and their influence on whiskey. This high-rye recipe has 2x the standard amount of rye in Baker’s Bourbon and is a continuation […]

Bib & Tucker Gold Roast Provisions Parcel $85 Website We would like to thank Bib & Tucker and CREATE ENTERTAINMENT for sending us a sample to review. What the Producer Says At the crossroads of heritage and innovation comes a new signature expression from Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon: Gold Roast, a 6-Year Tennessee […] The post Bib & Tucker Gold Roast Provisions Parcel first appeared on Whisk(e)y Apostle: Proselytizing the way of the malt.

Scotland’s Tullibardine Distillery has been around since 1947, but has come into its own in recent years under the ownership of France’s Picard family. We’ll… Read More

What happens when craft distillers experiment with French oak, Mizunara casks, and barrel strength? These 6 gold medal bourbons from ADI 2025 show the results. Read the full article at 6 Gold-Medal Bourbons You Need to Know From the 2025 ADI Awards

Ever wondered what gives Johnnie Walker Black Label its perfect balance? Three single malts hold the secret—and you can taste each one individually. Read the full article at If You Love Johnnie Walker Black You Need To Try These 3 Single Malts

Kentucky Senator Bourbon Co-Founder Damon Thayer Inducted Into Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Industry Honor Highlights Award-Winning Brand’s Ongoing Momentum and Expansion GEORGETOWN, KY — The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has named Damon Thayer, co-founder of Kentucky Senator Bourbon and a longtime legislative advocate for the industry, among the five distinguished inductees into the 2025 Kentucky […]

Lost Lantern Leads Scotch Lovers to Stateside Single Malts Lost Lantern Unveils its Fall 2025 Collection Bridging Scottish Tradition and American Single Malt   Vergennes, VT (October 29, 2025) — Lost Lantern, the award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey, proudly announces its Fall 2025 release: The Scotch Lovers’ Collection, an invitation for Scotch drinkers to […]

Douglas Laing & Co. Reveals The Gauldrons Eclipse: A Limited-Edition Orange Wine Cask Finish Independent Scotch Whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co. presents The Gauldrons Eclipse, the first-ever release of its kind within the Campbeltown-inspired range. This limited-edition bottling captures the enigmatic character of The Gauldrons, enhanced through a rare finishing period in Orange Wine […]

Isle of Harris Distillery X Sunspel Collaboration The Isle of Harris Distillery has collaborated with British Luxury clothing brand Sunspel to launch The Hearach x Sunspel Single Cask Whisky, a celebration of shared values in quality, authenticity and British craftsmanship. The partnership grew organically through Sunspel’s Executive Chairman Nicholas Brooke’s long-standing admiration for the distillery […]

Why is Benromach the only Speyside distillery with a fully peated core range? Discover how this maverick producer revived a lost tradition that once defined the region. Read the full article at Revisiting Speyside’s Lost Smoke: Tasting the Benromach Signature Range

Can a former sourcing brand successfully transition to grain-to-glass production? Templeton's new single barrel rye, six years in the making, provides the answer. Read the full article at Templeton Launches First Single Barrel Rye from Iowa

Among whisky lovers, few styles command as much attention as the so-called "sherry bomb," but this term can be limiting. My journey through sherried whiskies has revealed a world far more diverse than simple fruit-forward expressions. Read the full article at Beyond the Sherry Bomb: My Guide to the World of Sherried Scotch

Mike & Duncan celebrate 100 episodes in style and visit 3 Greek Street, aka Milroy's, the world's oldest independent whisky shop, to discuss its evolution, the whisky tasting experience in various parts of the bar and the changing landscape of whisky tasting and pricing.Hosted by Stephen and Joel, the chaps explore the importance of distillery heritage, innovations in tasting experiences, and the future of Milroy's.

Why do whisky lovers call Lagavulin 16 "The Vampire Dram"? This legendary Islay scotch embodies darkness and sophistication like no other spirit. Read the full article at The Vampire Dram: Revisiting the Dark, Immortal Allure of Lagavulin 16

Wyoming Whiskey bottle on cattle ranch Meet distillers in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Oregon and California... The post Move over Scotch, it’s time to discover Western US whiskey appeared first on Decanter.

Coleburn Distillery returns with Local Heros, a trio of blended malts — Sweet Peat, Big Smoke, and Sherry Bomb — celebrating Scotland’s whisky heritage and the distillery’s rebirth. Read the full article at The Distillery At Coleburn Launches ‘Local Heros’ Whiskies

What happens when you finish whisky in Japanese plum liqueur casks? Hatozaki's new Triple Cask Reserve reveals a rare technique that transforms traditional whisky. Read the full article at Hatozaki Finishes Whisky In Umeshu Plum Liqueur Casks

What makes this the oldest Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt ever released? Town Branch's 16-year Archive Series Vol. 2 breaks records with only 57 bottles. Read the full article at Town Branch Releases Rare 16-Year Kentucky Single Malt

How did a bottle of wine from the year of the Boston Massacre survive over 250 years? This 1770 Madeira holds secrets from America's revolutionary past. Read the full article at The 1770 Madeira That Pre-Dates The United States

James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced the launch of its oldest Knob Creek release to date. Knob Creek 21 Year Old (50% ABV) is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon, crafted from whiskey casks that have matured for over two decades in the brand’s Kentucky rackhouses, weathering changing temperatures and seasons. Each cask was hand-selected […]

The latest Evans Family Reserve release has just arrived at the distillery — and it’s now available in our online store. This Oloroso Cask Finish is the perfect fall whisky: rich and fruity, with a wonderfully long finish. A warm, inviting dram to enjoy as the weather turns colder. Buy the Oloroso Cask Finish  

Big Peat Wants You On His Next Bottling A CHANCE TO WIN A BIG PEAT BUNDLE Big Peat’s plotting something massive for 2026 – and it could feature YOU! He’s creating a special edition label starring real fans from around the world. All you need to do is send a portrait-format photo of yourself enjoying a […]

Ōlta Mexican Whisky 40% ABV $55 Website We would like to thank Ōlta Whisky for sending us a sample to review. What the Producer Says Denver, CO — Olta Whisky, a pioneering corn-based Mexican whiskey, is now available throughout Colorado and California in fine retail locations including Total Wine and Molly’s Spirits and is preparing […] The post Ōlta Mexican Whisky first appeared on Whisk(e)y Apostle: Proselytizing the way of the malt.

Can American single malts satisfy devoted Scotch drinkers? Lost Lantern's new collection proves traditional flavors transcend borders with seven exceptional releases. Read the full article at Lost Lantern’s Fall 2025 Collection Is Aimed At Scotch Lovers