Islay Whisky Academy @ Fèis Ìle 2023

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Join the Islay Whisky Academy for a full programme of interesting and inspiring events for the 2023 edition of the Feis Ile / Islay Festival.

Introducing Distilando – The New Platform for Spirits Lovers

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Exciting news about a new website and mobile application that appeals to all levels of aged spirits lovers. Distilando is available now on iOS and Android.

News: Elixir Distillers Acquires Tormore Distillery

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Exciting news as Elixir Distillers announce deal to purchase Tormore Distillery in Speyside from Pernod Ricard.

News: Billy Walker marks 50 years in Scotch whisky with new series

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GlenAllachie Master Blender, Billy Walker, marks 50th year in Scotch whisky with new limited edition single malt trilogy

The National Whisky Festival: Glasgow Edition 2022

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*Full disclosure: I was given complimentary admission to the National Whisky Festival. However, creative control of the content of this piece is 100% my own. The Return of the Whisky Festival Thanks to the C-word, of which we're all completely fed up hearing, whisky festivals were stolen away from us. Now that we have them … Continue reading The National Whisky Festival: Glasgow Edition 2022

News: Elixir Distillers Announces Name Of New Islay Distillery

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Six months after breaking ground, Elixir Distillers has confirmed that their new Islay distillery will be called Portintruan. Located just outside the town of Port Ellen on Islay's south coast, Portintruan is pronounced Port-nah-truan. It takes its name from the farm estate where the distillery is located and means "place of the stream". Co-owner Sukhinder … Continue reading News: Elixir Distillers Announces Name Of New Islay Distillery

News: Tamnavulin Launches White Wine Cask Edition

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News of a new release from Speyside's Tamnavulin distillery. The new White Wine Cask Edition is available now in the UK with the US and European markets following in the coming months

News: GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh Distillery Manager Retires

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All change at Brown Forman as one distillery manager retires and another picks up the baton. The change will impact all three Scotch whisky distilleries: GlenDronach, Benriach and Glenglassaugh

Fettercairn Releases Warehouse 2 Batch 3

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Fettercairn announces the launch of Warehouse 2 batch 3 single malt Scotch whisky.

News: New Releases From The GlenAllachie

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News of two new releases from The GlenAllachie Distillery in Speyside. They are an 8-year-old single malt and a 15-year-old blended Scotch in the White Heather brand.

News: Glasgow 1770 Just Got Bigger

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Big news from Glasgow as the Glasgow Distillery Company reveal new larger bottles for their 1770 single malt Scotch whisky range.

News: New range from GlenAllachie to include Scottish Oak Finish

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Details of three new releases from The GlenAllachie Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The Virgin Oak Series explores the effects of different oak species on Scotch whisky.

News: Lochlea Launches First Seasonal Release

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News of the second release from Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire. The Sowing Edition will be the first of an annual limited edition series reflecting the goings-on at the farm.

Beware Whisky Cask Investment Scams

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Neill writes about the growing trend towards investing in whisky casks and explains why all may not be as it seems.

News: Lochlea To Launch Inaugural Single Malt

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Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire announce the launch of their debut Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The First Release will arrive on Burns Night (January 25th).