Join the Islay Whisky Academy for a full programme of interesting and inspiring events for the 2023 edition of the Feis Ile / Islay Festival.
Islay Whisky Academy @ Fèis Ìle 2023
Elements of Islay Sherry Cask
Elements of Islay are a series of malts from Elixir Distillers that celebrate the Islay style. Neill reviews the Sherry Cask blended malt.
Introducing Distilando – The New Platform for Spirits Lovers
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.
Lady of the Glen Single Casks (Glenrothes, Benrinnes, Linkwood)
Neill completes his review of the latest releases from independent bottler, Lady of the Glen. The drams come from Glenrothes, Benrinnes and Linkwood distilleries. Whisky reviews by Neill Murphy
News: Elixir Distillers Acquires Tormore Distillery
Exciting news as Elixir Distillers announce deal to purchase Tormore Distillery in Speyside from Pernod Ricard.
News: New Distillery Manager for Tamnavulin
Speyside distillery, Tamnavulin, announce the appointment of new distillery manager, Leon Webb.
News: Billy Walker marks 50 years in Scotch whisky with new series
GlenAllachie Master Blender, Billy Walker, marks 50th year in Scotch whisky with new limited edition single malt trilogy
News: Tamnavulin Launches White Wine Cask Edition
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: The Lakes introduces Whiskymaker’s Reserve No 5
The Lakes Distillery announce the release of the latest batch of their Whiskymaker's Reserve.
News: GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh Distillery Manager Retires
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
Fettercairn announces the launch of Warehouse 2 batch 3 single malt Scotch whisky.
News: New Releases From The GlenAllachie
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
Big news from Glasgow as the Glasgow Distillery Company reveal new larger bottles for their 1770 single malt Scotch whisky range.
News: Malt Whisky Trail Prepares for Battle
The distilleries of the Malt Whisky Trail are preparing to do battle in this year's Spirit of Speyside Festival.
News: Lochlea Launches First Seasonal Release
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
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
Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire announce the launch of their debut Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The First Release will arrive on Burns Night (January 25th).
Green Light for Ardgowan Distillery
Work will begin on Ardgowan Scotch whisky distillery this year, following an £8.4million equity investment into the business. £7.2million of the investment comes from Austrian investor Roland Grain while the rest comes from existing shareholders.
Lochlea Distillery Readies First Release
An introduction to Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire as they ready their first Lowland single malt Scotch whisky release for later in 2021.
Diageo pledges £4.5million to India Covid-19 response
Diageo, maker of Johnnie Walker and owner of several Scotch whisky distilleries have pledged £4.5million to support India's Covid-19 response.