Independent Farm Distilleries in Scotland

kilchoman farm distillery

There are a growing number of independent, often family-run, distilleries in Scotland, and some of them are working farms that grow the grain for their own whisky. What makes these independent farm distilleries special is the way they oversee every […]

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Scotch Whisky Distilleries to Keep an Eye On in 2026

The Dalmore distillery

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 […]

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Best Festive Scotch Whisky for Christmas

Tomatin 14 port cask 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 […]

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Port of Leith Distillery – The Vertical Whisky Experience

Port of Leith Distillery in the fog with views of edinburgh

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 […]

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Top Florence Wine Bars for Casual Drinks and Local Flavour

pouring red wine in a bar

Florence offers no shortage of places to enjoy a glass of wine, a Spritz or a Negroni. While the city’s aperitivo culture has shifted since pre-Covid times, with complimentary snacks now only including crisps and nuts, maybe a mini pizza […]

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Sherry Cask Influence in Scotch Whisky

sherry casks in bodega warehouse

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 […]

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