Thompson Bros Ardbeg 2008 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

Can a refill butt let Ardbeg’s smoky soul shine? This 16-year Thompson Bros single cask answers with citrus, brine and soot.
Why Is Johnnie Walker Black Label So Cheap? The Economics of a 12-Year-Old Bargain

A 12-year-old blend with a century-old reputation for under £25—so why is Johnnie Walker Black Label so cheap, and does the low price mean lower quality?
Pappy Van Winkle Prices Just Jumped Up to 30% — But They May Still Be Too Cheap

Pappy Van Winkle’s 2026 prices are climbing by up to 30%—but are the increases really that steep when auction values top $2,500 a bottle? We break down the numbers.
How to Drink Dewar’s White Label

On sale since 1899, Dewar’s White Label is a bar staple worldwide. But what’s the best way to drink this honeyed blended Scotch, neat, on ice, or in a Highball?
The Edradour Caledonia 12: A Full-Bodied Sherry Bomb That Faces Stiff Competition

The Edradour Caledonia 12 is a rich sherry bomb at $120, but is a fuller sherry profile worth the premium over the proven GlenAllachie 12 benchmark?
6 Loch Lomond Whiskies You Need to Try This Autumn

Can one distillery really cover crisp fruit, Rioja richness and peated grain? These six Loch Lomond whiskies prove it.
Pappy Van Winkle 2026 Collection Release Revealed

Want to know what’s inside Pappy Van Winkle’s coveted 2026 collection—and what each of the six bottles will cost you? Here’s the full lineup revealed.
Bluegrass Distillers Launches New Bottle Club Membership

What do you get when you join Bluegrass Distillers’ new Bottle Club? Think quarterly whiskey, free tours, and exclusive access to Elkwood Farm’s craft releases.
Milam & Greene Unabridged Volume 5 Bourbon Released

What happens when you blend seven distinct mashbills across three states with Texas Hill Country heat? Milam & Greene’s Unabridged Volume 5 has the answer.
2XO & Sugarhill Gang Launch ‘Rapper’s Delight’ Whiskey

What happens when hip-hop’s first hit meets a rye-forward bourbon? 2XO and The Sugarhill Gang blend “Rapper’s Delight” into a brown sugar bomb whiskey.
Saltire Rare Malt Lands Six Scottish Whisky Award Nods

How did a Fife bottler launched just two years ago land six finalist spots at the 2026 Scottish Whisky Awards? Saltire Rare Malt’s rise continues.