The potential impacts of cask investment fraud on the scotch whisky industry was discussed in the Scottish Parliament. Mark Littler, editor in chief of The Whiskey Wash and co-founder of ProtectYourCask.com, was mentioned in the Scottish Parliament yesterday as the potential impacts of cask investment fraud was discussed by the MPs. Fergus Ewing addressed the Scottish Parliament on 17 April 2024 about cask fraud and the potential impacts it could have on the scotch whisky industry. Before his address he thanked Blair Bowman, Vikki Bruce as well as Mark Littler and Felipe Schrieberge for their ..read more

We review Jack Daniel’s 12-Year-Old Batch 2, the latest iteration of this particular Daniel’s age-stated Tennessee whiskey. (image via Jack Daniel’s) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies, this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way. Jack Daniel’s story is extremely well known. Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic ..read more

Some of the drams on offer for World Dram Day. Credit: Drinks By The Dram Spirits retailer, Master of Malt has teamed up with Drinks By The Dram to launch World Dram Day, to be celebrated annually on the last Thursday in April. The inaugural World Dram Day will be celebrated on April 25th, 2024.  With the global recognition of whisky as a luxury asset increasing, it is becoming more and more expensive to buy old and rare whiskies on a budget, especially for drinkers. World Dram Day aims to encourage whisky connoisseurs and beginners to seek out drams of rare whiskies to sample.  Smal ..read more

Welcome back to another installment of WhiskyFun Legends. This week, we take a look at the Lagavulin 1985 21 Year Old. Can it compete with the younger, and extremely popular 16 year old expression?  Make sure to catch up on the previous installments of WhiskyFun Legends here and here.  Lagavulin 1985 21 Year Old b.2007  Lagavulin Distillery has long been famed for its 16 year old expression, which is a must-have for any Islay whisky lover. The scotch also has some celebrity fans, such as Nick Offerman, who has collaborated with the brand on multiple occasions. Most recently, La ..read more

We review Jack Daniel’s 10-Year-Old Batch 3, the latest iteration of this particular Daniel’s age-stated Tennessee whiskey. (image via Jack Daniel’s) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies, this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way. Jack Daniel’s story is extremely well known. Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic ..read more

The Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Five. Credit: Midleton Very Rare Midleton Very Rare has, in its 40th anniversary year, unveiled the fifth release in the Silent Distillery Collection. The Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Five is a single pot still whiskey that has been aged for 49 years.  Distilled by Max Crockett using the famous pot still (the world’s largest) in 1973, the whiskey is the oldest expression to be released by Midleton Very Rare.  The whiskey is also some of the last spirit to be distilled at the Old Midleton Distillery ..read more

Whisky Cask Investing Tips for 2024: 5 things you need to know before you purchase a cask of whisky to make a sound investment in single malt scotch. A whisky cask can be a great alternative asset, ideal for a long term investment where you are happy to lock the money away for ten or more years. Investors in scotch whisky have made anything from a few thousand dollars, up to the most expensive privately owned cask of whisky ever sold publicly, a cask of Macallan that made more than $1,295,000 (£1,017,000) in 2022. Of course, it’s important to realize not everyone is fortunate enough to buy the ..read more

The American whiskey and bourbon industry has certainly been busy in the past week or so. Here is yet another installment of USA new releases.  Garrison Brothers bring back a classic, Metallica bottle lightning, and Mash & Mallow release a S’mores Flavored Whiskey.  Garrison Brothers Lady Bird  A portion of the profits from Garrison Brothers Lady Bird will go to supporting the conservation of Texas wildflowers. Credit: Garrison Brothers Garrison Brothers has announced the return of its award-winning bourbon, Lady Bird.   The whiskey is named for Lady Bird Johnson ..read more

In the latest round-up of new scotch whisky releases: a new Polo Edition from Royal Salute, a core range expression from Glenmorangie, and Lochlea’s Sowing Edition. Loch Lomond and William Grant & Sons release high-age-statement whiskies.  Loch Lomond 25 Year Old  The Loch Lomond 25 Year Old has been added to the brand’s growing portfolio. Credit: Loch Lomond Distillery Loch Lomond Distillery has unveiled a new 25 year old single malt scotch whisky, adding to its expanding portfolio.  The 25 year old whisky was matured in a combination of first-fill, refill, and re-charred ..read more

Credit: Coachbuilt Whisky Two big names in Formula 1 have today announced a new licensing partnership. Coachbuilt Whisky, a premium blended whisky brand co-founded by 2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button, and current Formula 1 team Williams Racing are entering into a long-term collaboration.  Jenson Button, Coachbuilt, & Williams Racing  The partnership between Button, who is the Williams Racing Brand Ambassador, and Williams Racing will see several limited-edition whiskies released by Coachbuilt, paying tribute to Williams Racing’s long history in Formula 1.  The special re ..read more