American Single Malt Whiskey Explained

single malt whisky glasses

American Single Malt Whiskey has only recently received an official definition. After years of lobbying by the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (established in 2016), the production standards were finally confirmed, and the new rules took effect in January 2025. […]

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Exploring Arran’s Sweet Side: A Look at Lochranza Distillery

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 […]

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Deanston Organic Whisky

deanston organic whisky

Deanston Distillery first opened its doors in 1966 in the premises of an old cotton mill on the banks of the River Teith in Deanston. Adelphi Cotton Mill was first built there in 1785, but after 180 years of operation […]

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Waterford Heritage Goldthorpe & Biodynamic Cuvée Luna

Heritage Goldthorpe bottle

Waterford Heritage Goldthorpe and Biodynamic Cuvée Luna are the latest releases from the distillery. Both are made with the aim of maximising the taste of terroir by focusing on the barley, whether it is a historic barley variety or the […]

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Maison Lineti French Single Malt Whisky – New Era of Creativity

Maison Lineti is the epitome of modern whisky. They are using innovative methods at every step of production to create a flavoursome whisky. From wine-making traditions to molecular chemistry, this is a single malt for true whisky geeks. Their aim […]

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Lagg Distillery – Peated Arran Malt

Lagg distillery on Arran

Lagg is the smoky sister of Lochranza Distillery, which makes Arran Single Malt. Even though it is still a young distillery, Lagg was awarded ‘Distillery of the Year’ in the 2023 Scottish Whisky Awards. Lagg is located at the southern […]

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