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Blade and Bow 12-Year Solera Reserve Bourbon Debuts
Can solera finishing redefine bourbon? Blade and Bow’s 12-Year-Old layers Cognac, Bordeaux, Moscatel and Port vats into a bold 2026 release. Read the full article at Blade and Bow 12-Year Solera Reserve Bourbon Debuts
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How To Make A Whiskey Sour, And Which Whiskey To Use
What’s the secret to a bright, creamy Whiskey Sour—without sour mix? Learn the exact ratios, shake method, and whiskey choices that nail the balance. Read the full article at How To Make A Whiskey Sour, And Which Whiskey To Use
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Frey Ranch 10-Year Bourbon Debuts With Lottery Release
Can Nevada’s High Desert produce a standout 10-year bourbon? Frey Ranch’s oldest whiskey yet aims to prove it. Read the full article at Frey Ranch 10-Year Bourbon Debuts With Lottery Release
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Isle of Raasay Launches Rye Cask 3.4 x Distilled
How does a 'virtual third still' create a lighter, fruitier whisky? Isle of Raasay's new Rye Cask 3.4 x Distilled reveals the answer in just 246 bottles. Read the full article at Isle of Raasay Launches Rye Cask 3.4 x Distilled
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Five Things You Didn’t Know About The Ben Nevis Distillery
Did you know one of Scotland's oldest distilleries was once two, run by a bootlegger, and is now woven into Japanese whisky? Ben Nevis hides stranger stories. Read the full article at Five Things You Didn’t Know About The Ben Nevis Distillery
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Ampersand Malus Rye Whiskey & Calvados Blend Review
Can rye whiskey and Calvados truly harmonize? Ampersand Malus answers with honeysuckle, candied green apples, subtle spice, and a long, dry finish. Read the full article at Ampersand Malus Rye Whiskey & Calvados Blend Review
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Diageo Rare Series 2026: A New Benchmark for Collectible Scotch Whisky
What makes Diageo's new Rare Series 2026 so special? Explore five ultra-rare single malts, including the 55-year-old Glenury Royal—Diageo's oldest whisky ever. Read the full article at Diageo Rare Series 2026: A New Benchmark for Collectible Scotch Whisky
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Isle of Raasay to Host Hebridean Whisky Festival 2026 Finale
Fresh off winning Visitor Attraction of the Year, which island distillery will close the Hebridean Whisky Festival 2026 with exclusive tastings and a special cask bottling? Read the full article at Isle of Raasay to Host Hebridean Whisky Festival 2026 Finale
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The Macallan Opens First UK Boutique at Harrods London
What makes The Macallan's first UK boutique at Harrods unmissable? Discover rare releases, a 100-bottle Rare Cask edition and a design steeped in Speyside heritage. Read the full article at The Macallan Opens First UK Boutique at Harrods London
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Why Jackton’s Estate-Grown Barley and Rare French Oak Make It a Standout Scotch
What if a Scottish distillery grew its own barley, drew its own water, and aged whisky in casks no other Scotch producer can access? Meet Jackton's Raer Whisky. Read the full article at Why Jackton’s Estate-Grown Barley and Rare French Oak Make It a Standout Scotch
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Stitzel-Weller Debuts 31-Year-Old Bourbon
What happens when 13 barrels of bourbon age for over three decades at one of Kentucky's most legendary distilleries? Only 176 bottles tell that story. Read the full article at Stitzel-Weller Debuts 31-Year-Old Bourbon
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The Whisky Exchange Unveils Second Zodiac Series Installment
What happens when you match zodiac personality traits to Scotch whisky distilleries? The Whisky Exchange's Summer Solstice Collection pairs four star signs with single casks. Read the full article at The Whisky Exchange Unveils Second Zodiac Series Installment
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15 STARS Launches Kentucke County Bourbon for America’s 250th
What does America's 250th anniversary have to do with bourbon's birthplace? 15 STARS answers with two collectible age-stated releases steeped in Kentucky history. Read the full article at 15 STARS Launches Kentucke County Bourbon for America’s 250th
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Exploring Diageo’s Rare Series Single Malts
What does the oldest whisky Diageo has ever bottled taste like? We explore all five single malts in the new Rare Series, spanning two centuries of combined ageing. Read the full article at Exploring Diageo’s Rare Series Single Malts
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Rolling Stones Launch Crossfire Hurricane Jamaican Rum
What happens when rock legends blend rums from four of Jamaica's most respected distilleries into one bottle? The Rolling Stones' Crossfire Hurricane has arrived. Read the full article at Rolling Stones Launch Crossfire Hurricane Jamaican Rum
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Industry Figures React To Trump’s Whisky Tariffs Removal
What prompted Trump to scrap all US whisky tariffs overnight — something "nobody else was able to do"? A royal visit, and the industry's reaction is enormous. Read the full article at Industry Figures React To Trump’s Whisky Tariffs Removal
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Blood, Soil and Bourbon: Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley on Brother’s Bond
Can a celebrity bourbon built by two Vampire Diaries stars win over the world's most discerning whiskey market? We sat down with Ian and Paul to find out. Read the full article at Blood, Soil and Bourbon: Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley on Brother’s Bond
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The Whiskey Trail Westland American Single Malt Review
Can an American single malt stand on its own without chasing Scotch? Westland's Whisky Trail bottling makes a compelling case with bold, dark flavours and real weight. Read the full article at The Whiskey Trail Westland American Single Malt Review
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Laphroaig Cairdeas Lore vs. the Standard Lore: A Head-to-Head That Surprised Me
Can a cheaper, younger cask strength Laphroaig actually beat the refined, older Lore? This head-to-head comparison delivered a surprising winner. Read the full article at Laphroaig Cairdeas Lore vs. the Standard Lore: A Head-to-Head That Surprised Me
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Spirit of Speyside Festival Tops £500k Ticket Sales
How did Spirit of Speyside smash £500k in ticket sales? Discover the sold-out events, rare distillery openings, and the big 2026 award winners. Read the full article at Spirit of Speyside Festival Tops £500k Ticket Sales
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GlenAllachie Launches Palo Cortado Matured Scotch Whisky
What happens when Speyside single malt meets the rarest sherry style? GlenAllachie's new Palo Cortado cask expression delivers an answer that surprised even the distillery. Read the full article at GlenAllachie Launches Palo Cortado Matured Scotch Whisky
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Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman Merger Talks Collapse
A mega-merger that could have rivaled Diageo just fell apart—so what happens to Brown-Forman now, and is Sazerac waiting in the wings? Read the full article at Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman Merger Talks Collapse
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Jack Daniel’s & McLaren F1 Team Launch Halo-Inspired Tennessee Whiskey
What happens when Jack Daniel's most premium release ever meets McLaren's Formula 1 racing DNA? A $600 collector's bottle with a proof that hides a motorsport secret. Read the full article at Jack Daniel’s & McLaren F1 Team Launch Halo-Inspired Tennessee Whiskey
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Port Askaig 100 Proof Returns Along With New Sherry Cask Release
Why did Port Askaig pull its cult-favorite 100 Proof from shelves — and what changed to bring it back alongside a brand-new Sherry Cask expression? Read the full article at Port Askaig 100 Proof Returns Along With New Sherry Cask Release