Bimber Distillery debuts ‘Shoulders of Giants’ single malt whiskies Bimber today revealed the first releases from ‘Shoulders of Giants’ – the distillery’s homage to the diverse tapestry of thinkers, innovators and visionaries who have shaped our world. Exploring the breadth and depth of human endeavour and achievement, each release features attention-grabbing artwork and biographical details that celebrate the accomplishments of historical figures who have dared to dream and defied status quos. Drawn from Bimber’s growing inventory of fruit-forward single malt whiskies, each Shoulders of Gia ..read more

For Mankind Tormore 31 Years Tomore 31 Year Old 1992 TheWhiskyBarrel.com presents an Exclusive Independent Bottling: Tormore 31 Year Old 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky “For Mankind” Apollo Series – First Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead Single Cask Release. Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing [Scotland, 24th April 2024] – TheWhiskyBarrel.com, a distinguished online destination for whisky enthusiasts, proudly introduces its latest exclusive offering: the Tormore 31 Year Old 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky “For Mankind” Apollo Series – a First Fill Oloroso She ..read more

We have three belter single casks from our very own stocks for you to admire, available today exclusively to our Fyne+ members. To claim one of our limited edition drams (or all 3!), join Fyne+ today and you will be savouring one of these Speyside beauties. LOCH FYNE RANGE The Loch Fyne Glentauchers 2008 15yo #900460 Seeing red! This Glentauchers expression has been decanted from a single european sherry oak cask, specially selected from our very own unique and exceptional cask collection. Carefully matured for 15 years, the Speyside single malt is presented at a bold 61.2% abv. One ..read more

Glenlaird 12 Year Old Batch 1 This new release from Stravaig Spirits, pays homage to the great landscapes and heritage of the Highland region, showcasing the diverse range of flavours Highland Single Malts are known for.  Each release of Glenlaird is selected through a blind tasting process and chosen purely on flavour. Ensuring there are no preconceptions or biases that can arise from knowing the distillery.  This first release of Glenlaird is a limited edition, bottled at 48% ABV and comes in two age statements, a 10 year and a 12 year old Scotch, but both are unique in flavour a ..read more

Strathearn Distillery Releases Its First Whisky Under Douglas Laing Ownership Scottish independent bottler Douglas Laing & Co. has announced the release of the inaugural single malt whisky from Strathearn Distillery under its ownership. The company acquired the distillery in 2019, and the new whisky includes spirit laid down by Douglas Laing Distilling as well as the previous owners. The whisky, which will be available in the U.S. in mid-May, was matured in a combination of bourbon, sherry, and new oak casks.   ..read more

The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 552 – ‘James Eadie’ Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at the Spring 2024 releases. Filmed in The Study Nottingham. Featuring James Eadie Small Batch Ben Nevis ‘The Rose & Crown’ 8 year old 46% + James Eadie Small Batch Aultmore ‘The Cross Keys’ 9 year old 46% James Eadie Cask Finish Tamnavulin 2013 (10 year old) 56.6% James Eadie Cask Finish Blair Athol 2011 (12 year old) 53.9% James Eadie Cask Finish Aberlour 2012 (11 year old) 59.3% James Eadie Cask Finish Miltonduff 2007 (16 year old) 54.3% www.james ..read more

Loch Lomond Whiskies unveils new 25-year-old malt whisky as it bolsters its impressive portfolio A celebration of the distillery’s remarkable straight neck stills Independent distiller, Loch Lomond Whiskies, has unveiled a new 25-year-old malt whisky, the latest addition to the brand’s growing portfolio. Loch Lomond 25 Year Old is a celebration of the distillery’s remarkable straight neck stills and the whisky-making team’s ability to create unique flavours through expertise in distillation and maturation. The maturation process has been carefully managed by Loch Lomond Whiskies’ master blen ..read more

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old Single Malt Limited to just 100 individually numbered bottles, may we present Loch Lomond 50 Year Old. This spectacularly presented Highland single malt was distilled in 1973 in the distillery’s distinctive straight neck pot stills, and was gently maturing in Loch Lomond’s breathtaking surroundings for nearly four decades in American oak casks, before an additional maturation in ex-bourbon casks in 2011. Six years later, the liquid was re-casked into Oloroso sherry casks to enhance the complexity of this extraordinary whisky, before being bottled at 42.6% abv. Free f ..read more

The Nikka Lounge, Warehouse 20, Bagpipes… Bagpipes, cucumber dust, takoyaki — with so many moving parts to this year’s show, details are changing daily and it’s become a challenge to keep up, despite being the organizer. We somehow continue to welcome new brands, even as I type, and I have requested so many changes to the menus – all five of them – that I’m fairly certain the caterer is ghosting me on purpose. But the show must go on! Especially being our 20th anniversary, and I’m humbled by the outpouring of support from our brand partners who are bringing their best to make this our most me ..read more

Tune In To Our New Education Series Introducing the first episode of our 8-part Education Series, ‘Marrying In Wood‘. Isabella Wemyss considers this aspect of our blending process pivotal, setting us apart from our competitors. ⁠ Marrying whisky in wood enables a profound interaction with the oak, enriching its character. This meticulous process imbues the final product with enhanced depth and complexity, highlighting oak-derived flavours and aromas.⁠ ⁠ As one of the select few Independent Bottlers who also own and produce Single Malt at Kingsbarns, we benefit from numerous synergies in skill ..read more