Laphroaig aims to host the biggest online tasting in the world - live.

Laphroaig will be hosting the online tasting event on Wednesday 21st November at 20:00 (GMT).
It will last around 40 minutes and will include a live question and answer session where friends
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Ian Macleod Distillers is launching Smokehead Extra Rare

Ian Macleod Distillers is launching Smokehead Extra Rare, a new and exclusive one litre product for the global Travel Retail market. 
 
Building on the success and acclaim of Smokehead Islay Single Malt since its launch in 2006, Smokehead Extra Rare takes the brand essence to the next level, positioning it as a more exclusive and premium [...]

Islay Single Malt Whisky Chocolate Chip Shortbread

While surfing around for some whisky stuff I landed on the IslayBlog.com who had just posted a yummy recipe on Islay Single Malt Whisky Chocolate Chip Shortbread
The IslayBlog is a blog about the Isle of Islay run by Armin Grewe, a regular visitor to the Island. The blog is about anything Islay related, so it’s [...]

New defining law for Scotch Whisky agreed, but Mark Reynier at Bruichladdich suspects fault play

Last week the UK Government revealed plans, that was warmly welcomed by the The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), to introduce new legislation in 2008 to better protect Scotch Whisky. The announcement followed detailed discussions between the SWA, the UK and Scottish Governments on securing the highest levels of protection for Scotch Whisky and for consumers [...]

A new peaty style Bruichladdich named Lochindaal comes our way the 26th October

Today The Progressive Hebridean Distillers, Bruichladdich announced the arrival of a new Islay single malt. The Lochindaal will be destilled on the 26th of October.
The name Lochindaal, the Gaelic Loch na dail means ‘loch of division’, is a large Atlantic sea loch that almost divides the island of Islay in two. The distillery is on [...]

Bottle of whisky sets new world record selling for £29,400 at auction

A new world record was set today, with a bottle of whisky selling at auction for a remarkable £29,400.
The Bowmore single malt whisky is the oldest bottle of Bowmore known to be in existence and is believed to have been bottled on Islay around 1850 by W & J Mutter. It was being sold [...]

The Black Rory - A new blend from Islay

The Norther Echo reports that the first bottles of Black Rory Whisky, named after a mysterious 19th Century character who operated illicit stills in the hills of Upper Coquetdale, was launched this weekend at the Alnwick Food Festival.
Rothbury businesswoman Roz Tinlin has set up Coquet Whisky to market the Black Rory brand, which is a [...]

No 30 years crisis at Bowmore

Bowmore has released a 30 year old limited edition of only 1800 bottles for the travel market (is that what we call tax-free?), and it looks promising
Bowmore says that this thirty years old expression depicts the Celtic legend of the sea dragon ‘Kranna Dubh’ who once inhabited the depths of Loch Indaal, the sea loch [...]

The sought after Laphroaig 25 yrs now available in store

Since rumors were confirmed that Laphroaig were to release a 25 year old Islay fans all over the world have been waiting to get their hands on one. And now it’s finally available.
The Laphroaig 25 year old has been created by marrying Laphroaig that has been matured in Oloroso Sherry casks with Laphroaig that has [...]

The very last Legacy from Bruichladdich

The Islay distillery Bruichladdich let’s us know that the sixth and final annual release of the Legacy Series is now available.
The Legacy bottlings come from some of the oldest and rarest casks from Bruichladdich’s vaults, that came to light when the distillery was purchased by the current owners in 2001. This is the sixth and [...]

Peekaboo says the 1991 Bowmore Port Limited Edition

Latest release from Bowmore is this 1991 vintage has spent sixteen years maturing in 24 port casks held safe in the Bowmore vaults below sea level. Now it’s ours to enjoy.
The result according to Bowmore is a whisky colored in deep ruby. The aromas are big and luscious with rich stewed fruit berries, sweet black [...]

The darker side of Bowmore

In case you missed it (we did) Bowmore has launched two new bottlings lately. It’s the Bowmore Darkest 15 yrs and the Bowmore 18yrs that has seen the light.
Both are dressed in Bowmore’s new product packaging. Modern yet a classic scottish design…says the distillery….eh….
They sure look tasty though!

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