Forget Scotch Whisky For A Moment, Islay Has A Rum Story To Tell
Why would someone raised among Islay’s whisky distilleries choose to make rum instead? We meet the team behind the island’s first rum distillery.
Ardbeg 10 Year Old Cask Strength Review
Is Ardbeg’s Committee-exclusive 10 Year Cask Strength the Ardbeg 10 as it was always meant to be? We put this 61.7% ABV Islay single malt to the test.
Smoky Isn’t Peaty, and the PPM on Your Bottle Is Lying to You
Smoky or peaty? Most drinkers use the words interchangeably, but they’re different. Can you tell soot from soil in your dram, and does ppm really measure smoke?
The Ultimate Islay Whisky? Why Laphroaig 10 Remains the Benchmark
Can a sub-£40 bottle rival Islay whiskies costing £100? Discover why Laphroaig 10 Year Old’s smoke, salt and heritage make it the definitive Islay single malt.
Bunnahabhain Launches Sweeter Cask Strength 12 Year Old
What happens when Bunnahabhain splits its 12 Year Old evenly between Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks? The 2026 Cask Strength edition at 55.8% ABV reveals all.
Lagavulin 16 Has Priced Itself Out: 5 Whiskies To Buy Instead
Is Lagavulin 16 getting too pricey? These five smoky, sherried single malts capture its peat, richness and balance for a fraction of the cost.
Brave New Spirits Widow’s Cove Caol Ila 11 Year Old Review
What happens when Caol Ila’s Islay smoke meets a first fill Fino Sherry cask? A captivating dram that outshines many indie bottlings—here’s why.
Bowmore Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit: 20YO Travel Exclusive
What happens when a New York design studio steps into whisky for the first time? Bowmore and Snarkitecture unveil a 20-year-old sherry cask travel exclusive.
Why Laphroaig 10 is the Ultimate Whisky Gift for Any Occasion
What bottle turns a polite thank-you into a memorable evening? Discover why Laphroaig 10’s bold Islay peat is the ultimate gift for hosts and housewarmings.
Halcyon Spirits Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Review
Can a sherry cask finish tame Bruichladdich’s famously fiery spirit? We explore Halcyon Spirits’ seventh release, an old Laddie packed with hot honey and spice.
The Best Peated Whisky Under $50 (And It’s Not All Islay)
Which peated whisky gives you the most smoke for your money? From a sherried Benromach to a “baby Lagavulin,” these 7 smoky bottles won’t break the bank.
Bowmore 14 Year Old Unveils Kalamkari Gift Pack for Diwali
What happens when an Islay single malt meets a cent
Lady of the Glen Samhain Series: Seven Single-Cask Scotch Whiskies
What do witches, hidden gold and a phantom train have to do with Scotch? Lady of the Glen’s new Samhain Series pairs seven single casks with Scottish legends.
Lagavulin x Todd Snyder Launch Time & Craft Menswear Line
What does a 16-year-old Islay whisky have to do with a chore coat? Lagavulin and Todd Snyder’s Time & Craft collection reveals the surprising link.
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.
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.
Bowmore Revives The Devil’s Casks In Time For Halloween
What happens when the devil hides in a whisky cask? Bowmore revives its cult Devil’s Casks series with a new 10-year-old and a rare 22-year-old single malt.
Bruichladdich The Laddie Rye Lands in the US
What happens when Islay rye meets re-charred Bourbon barrels? Bruichladdich’s 2026 Laddie Rye, a US exclusive, offers a spicy answer for its 25th anniversary.
Master of Malt & Studio Minerva Launch New Whisky Brand, The Islay
Can a whisky be a single cask and permanently available? Master of Malt and Studio Minerva’s The Islay says yes, with a new continuous single cask model.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland’s Whisky Regions
Why did a Speyside distiller carry loaded pistols, and how did a tax line shape Scotch? Uncover the surprising history behind Scotland’s whisky regions.