Scotch Whisky Review: Laphroaig 15 Year Old 1980s
This Laphroaig 15 Year Old was bottled in the 1980s. How does it hold up today? Jeff Whisky reviews.
Scotch Whisky Review: Dramfool North British 30 Year Old Single Grain Whisky
Independent bottler Dramfool’s 30th release included this 30-year-old single grain whisky from the North British Distillery.
Why Those Pink Stickers on Your Whisky Bottles Are About to Vanish Forever
The UK’s pink duty stamps will vanish from spirits bottles after May 2025, ending a controversial 19-year scheme sparked by a £600 million miscalculation in spirits duty losses.
Rebel Distilleries Are Using Bizarre Distillation Numbers
Deep in Scotland’s whisky regions, rebellious distilleries are challenging traditional double distillation, using precise mathematical processes to create uniquely complex spirits.
India Slashes Bourbon Tariffs as American Whiskey Faces Domestic Pressure
India has agreed to reduce tariffs on bourbon imports from 150% to 100%, potentially boosting access to the world’s largest whiskey market where American whiskey exports currently reach just $8.8 million annually.
Scotch Whisky Review: Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask
The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask marries Macallan’s classic European oak maturation with sweet American oak.
Five Ardbegs at Every Price Point – From Modern Icons to Rare Gems
Known for its fiercely loyal following, Ardbeg has released everything from high-powered modern experiments to legendary vintage expressions.
Scotch Whisky Review: Highland Park 56 Year Old
Highland Park 56 is the oldest and rarest single malt to come out of the distillery on Orkney. Phil Dwyer was lucky enough to try it.
Scotch Whisky Review: The Last Drop 40 Year Old Auchentoshan Single Cask Release No.34
This is a very-well-aged Auchentoshan 40 Year Old from independent bottler The Last Drop. Distilled way back in 1982, it rested in a single barrel (cask reference 1054) for four decades before being bottled by Last Drop in 2024.
Top Five Auction Picks For Whisky Lovers & Investors This February
The Whisky.Auction February Whisky & Spirits auction is now live, and this month our team has been particularly excited by some of the excellent historic bottles available.