Saltire Rare Malt Named Rising Star at Taiwan Whisky Awards

How did a Fife bottler launched only in 2024 win over Taiwan’s whisky scene? Saltire Rare Malt has just been named a Rising Star Brand at the Golden Whisky Awards.
Is English Whisky Any Good? Everything You Need to Know About Britain’s Fastest-Growing Whisky

What really sets English whisky apart from Scotch? From English oak casks to brewery-made wash, discover what makes it unique—and which bottles to try first.
Blood Oath Pact 12 Bourbon Review

Can Italian dry red wine casks tame sweet Kentucky bourbon? Blood Oath Pact 12’s double Montepulciano and Sangiovese finish may be the most polarizing yet.
Kentucky Senator Bourbon Honors Champion Filly Nitrogen

Kentucky Senator Bourbon launches its Thoroughbred Legacy Series with a 113-proof, nine-year-old single barrel honoring D.
Why Is Buffalo Trace Bourbon So Hard To Find?

Why is an everyday bourbon so hard to find in America, yet discounted on British supermarket shelves? The answer lies in decisions Buffalo Trace made a decade ago.
International Spirits Challenge 2026 Trophy Winners Unveiled

Which whisky ended Yamazaki’s three-year reign as the ISC’s Supreme Champion Spirit? Meet the six 2026 trophy winners, including a bourbon under $20.
Can’t Find Stagg? 5 Barrel-Proof Bourbons You Can Always Buy

Tired of losing Stagg lotteries? What if five easy-to-find bourbons delivered the same chocolate, dark fruit and charred oak punch for a fraction of the hype?
The World’s Best Scotch Whiskies According To The IWSC 2026 Trophies

What links a £32 peated Islay malt, a 35-year-old Bunnahabhain and a coronation blend? All three won Scotch Trophies at the IWSC 2026. Here’s how they’re made.
Knobel 7-Year Single Barrel Whiskey Marks mikeroweWORKS Anniversary

How does a Dirty Jobs star toast 18 years of trade scholarships? With a 121-proof, seven-year Knobel Single Barrel drawn from just four casks.
Glengoyne Launches Teapot Dram Batch No. 12

Why did Glengoyne’s young distillery workers pour their daily drams into a copper teapot? Batch No. 12 of the Teapot Dram series revives the tradition.
Deanston Distillery Turns 60 With Week-Long Celebrations

Can you get a free whisky tour just for turning 60? At Deanston, you can, as the Highland distillery marks six decades with a week of tours, tastings and music.
The Scotch Whisky Association’s Single Malt Appeal Rests on a Rule Not Everyone Shares

Can a single malt be mashed at one site and distilled at another? England’s new whisky GI says yes, and the SWA is appealing. Here’s how five countries define “single.”