Emma Walker to succeed Jim Beveridge at Johnnie Walker

Dr Emma Walker will take over the reins as Master Blender of Diageo, as Dr Jim Beveridge OBE retires at the end of the year after more than 40 years. Emma will be one of a small, select group of people, and the first female, to take on the coveted role of Master Blender in…

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Scallywag reveals second winter limited edition

Blender and bottler Douglas Laing & Co has unveiled the second Scallywag Cask Strength Winter Limited Edition bottling, following the inaugural release in 2020. Joining the classic award-winning Scallywag Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky and continually-available 10 Years Old offering, the seasonal release is strictly limited to just 4,200 bottles globally. Matured exclusively in a combination…

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Autumnal twist to limited-edition Red Door Gin

Red Door Highland Gin has released a limited-edition bottling infused with autumn botanicals just in time for the changing of the seasons. Red Door Highland Gin with Autumn Botanicals is inspired by autumnal walks through blankets of leaves in Scottish woodlands, along hedgerows laden with blackberries. The autumn edition blends the mellow fruitfulness of not…

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A new trio of single malts from the GlenAllachie

The GlenAllachie Distillery has launched three single malts which form Batch 3 of its coveted Wood Finish range. The new limited release Speyside Scotch whiskies include an 11-year-old Pedro Ximénez Wood Finish (UK RRSP £59.99, 48% ABV), a 12-year-old Ruby Port Wood Finish (UK RRSP £62.99, 48% ABV) and a 13-year-old Madeira Wood Finish (UK…

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The Deveron 10-Year-Old given limited release

The Deveron has been given a bold new look as the brand launches its latest expression, The Deveron 10-Year-Old across the UK. The bottle’s new look tells the story of how the distillery is located near the small Aberdeenshire coastal fishing town of Macduff, where the river meets the sea, near the mouth of the…

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Two aged expressions released from Old Perth whisky

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, creators of Old Perth Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, have announced the release of two aged expressions. Once regarded as one of the best blends in existence by publicans and hoteliers, Old Perth had been largely forgotten until the Morrison family added it to their portfolio. Now under their guidance the range…

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GlenAllachie unveils a limited edition for the UK

Award-winning Speyside distillery GlenAllachie has revealed a limited-edition created exclusively for the UK. The 14-year-old Oloroso Wood Finish joins the innovative Wood Finish series. Presented at natural cask strength of 55.4%, the 14-year-old single malt (UK RRSP £89.99) is a small-batch release initially matured in first and second fill American oak barrels, before being re-racked…

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Concept No.3 comes to life in innovative digital activation

The Macallan has unveiled an engaging digital activation to support the launch of Concept No.3 – the final release in the travel retail exclusive Concept Series. The digital activation offers an original way for consumers to connect with the brand as international travel begins to resume and comprises three main elements that each offer a…

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Sixth Batch Strength whisky from Tamdhu revealed

Tamdhu has announced the sixth limited edition of its multi-award-winning Batch Strength whisky series. Batch Strength No. 006 is bottled un-chillfiltered at 56.8% ABV. Tamdhu is the only single malt Scotch whisky to exclusively mature all its whisky in the finest Oloroso sherry seasoned casks from start to finish. This scarce wood imparts a deep…

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Aberlour Distillery collection worth £15,000 on sale

A chance encounter on a fishing trip to Rothiemurchus has paid off for a whisky collector. His rare collection of 66 bottles of single malt whisky made at the Aberlour Distillery in Speyside have gone on sale for more than £15,000. The huge collection of Aberlour A’bunadh has been hailed as one of the largest…

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