Johnnie Walker’s Forgotten Bottles: The Discontinued Whiskies Worth Hunting
Once a whisky is discontinued, it’s gone forever. Over the years, Scotland’s most famous blended Scotch producer has quietly retired several sought-after expressions that have since become collector’s treasures. From the silky-smooth Platinum Label to the legendary XR 21 containing irreplaceable whisky from closed distilleries, these bottles offer more than just rarity—they capture unrepeatable pieces of whisky history.
Baileys Expands Portfolio With Vegan Oat Milk Liqueurs
Diageo-owned brand Baileys has introduced two new dairy-free liqueurs to its permanent range, marking the cream liqueur giant’s latest move into the growing plant-based spirits market.
A Whisky Lover’s Guide to Visiting Scotland’s Highest Distillery
Perched at 1,073 feet above sea level in Scotland’s rugged Cairngorms, Dalwhinnie isn’t just a distillery – it’s a Highland adventure waiting to be discovered. As Scotland’s highest whisky producer, this remote outpost offers visitors a genuine taste of Highland whisky tradition with modern hospitality.
Johnnie Walker Double Black vs Black Label: Is More Smoke Worth The Upgrade?
Is Johnnie Walker Double Black’s smokier profile worth the extra investment over Black Label? Our detailed comparison explores the differences, value, and who should consider upgrading.
Why Mortlach’s ‘Beast of Dufftown’ Nickname Stuck
In the heart of Speyside, a region renowned for its elegant and fruity whiskies, lurks a beast. Not a mythical creature of Scottish folklore, but a whisky of formidable character: Mortlach.
Scotch Challenges For Diageo As Sales Decline 5%
Diageo have released their 2025 Interim Results and the data shows mixed results and challenges for scotch. Overall Diageo organic net sales grew by 1% but their largest spirits category saw an overall decline of 5%.
Diageo’s North American Whiskey Buoyed By Crown Royal Blackberry
Diageo’s North American whiskies faced a challenging market, but the success shown by the new Crown Royal Blackberry suggests innovation may be the key to success amongst global turmoil.
Is Guinness Saving Diageo From A New Whisky Crisis?
As Diageo reports a concerning 10% decline in scotch whisky sales, Guinness has emerged as an unexpected bright spot in Diageo’s portfolio.
The £3,000 Drink That Made Billions: The Accidental Birth of Baileys
In 1973, London consultants David Gluckman and Hugh Seymour-Davies were paid £3,000 to create a new Irish export drink. Their quick experiment with whiskey, cream, and chocolate would become Baileys Irish Cream – now the world’s biggest-selling liqueur brand, selling 8.2 million cases annually across 180 countries.
The Lost Baileys Whiskey That Almost Revolutionized Irish Spirits
In 2001, Baileys CEO Chris Britton conceived a groundbreaking spirit in Dublin: an Irish whiskey finished in bourbon casks seasoned with Baileys Irish Cream flavors. Despite initial success and innovative production methods, regulatory hurdles and corporate timing would prevent this revolutionary concept from reaching its full market potential.