The Scotch whisky industry enters 2026 with a series of significant milestones on the horizon. Several distilleries are marking major anniversaries, while others are gearing up for long‑anticipated first releases that will define their next chapter. Here are some distilleries […]
Best Festive Scotch Whisky for Christmas
When I picture the perfect Christmas whisky, I’m drawn to bottles that echo the season itself, warming spices, dense fruit cake, rich dark fruits, sometimes wrapped around a whisper of smoke. While peat has always been my weakness, I’ve grown […]
Port of Leith Distillery – The Vertical Whisky Experience
Port of Leith Distillery holds the title of the world’s tallest distillery. Rising above Edinburgh’s historic port district, right beside the Royal Yacht Britannia, it offers an immersive experience for whisky lovers, with different parts of the whisky production taking […]
Sherry Cask Influence in Scotch Whisky
Sherry casks play a huge role in the scotch whisky industry. And what’s not to love, with those delicious notes of sweet, dried fruits, nuts and baking spices, it’s basically a fruit cake in whisky form! Sherry casks are deeply […]
Exploring Arran’s Sweet Side: A Look at Lochranza Distillery
Lochranza Distillery, located at the northern tip of the Isle of Arran, has been producing single malt whisky for over three decades. As one of the few independent distilleries in Scotland, it’s known for crafting sweet and fruity expressions with […]
Whisky with a View: Staying in Raasay Distillery
For any whisky lover, staying at a distillery hotel is the dream. On the Isle of Raasay, it’s one that comes with a view. At Raasay Distillery you can wake up in the same building where the whisky and gin […]