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Whisky Review: The Macallan 18 Year Old (Purple Box)
We review The Macallan 18 Year Old, a release the distillery calls "the iconic Macallan." It's tough to argue with them. Read the full article at Whisky Review: The Macallan 18 Year Old (Purple Box)
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Whisky Review: The Macallan 12 Year Old
We review The Macallan 12 Year, the entry-level single malt from a brand famous for producing outrageously expensive whiskies. Read the full article at Whisky Review: The Macallan 12 Year Old
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Whiskey Review: The Macallan 12 Year Old (Red Box)
The Whiskey Noobs review The Macallan 12 Year Old, a sherry cask aged expression typical of this distillery's Scotch profile. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: The Macallan 12 Year Old (Red Box)
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Whiskey Review: The Macallan Edition No. 1 Scotch Whisky
We review The Macallan Edition No. 1, a new Scotch whisky release from The Macallan matured in eight - yes, eight - different casks. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: The Macallan Edition No. 1 Scotch Whisky
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Whisky Review: The Macallan Whisky Maker’s Edition
The Macallan Whisky Maker's Edition is an non-age statement travel retail exclusive release from the 1824 Collection. Is it worth your dollar? Read the full article at Whisky Review: The Macallan Whisky Maker’s Edition
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WhistlePig GraveStock Puts Spritz Season Six Feet Under
WhistlePig launches GraveStock Wheat Whiskey, aged in casket-shaped barrels and proofed with Liquid Death water. Limited edition kills summer spritz season. Read the full article at WhistlePig GraveStock Puts Spritz Season Six Feet Under
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Scotch Whisky Review: Glenfarclas 8 Year Old Grant Bonding Co 1970s
A Glenfarclas 8 Year Old bottling dating from the 1970s. The Glenfarclas Distillery is renowned for its sherry cask matured single malt. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Glenfarclas licenced its single malt brand to independent bottler Gordon & Macphail. Read the full article at Scotch Whisky Review: Glenfarclas 8 Year Old Grant Bonding Co 1970s
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Bearface Whisky Review: Wilderness Series 01 Matusake Edition
We review Bearface Wilderness Series 01 Matsutake Edition - a Canadian whisky blend selectively cask infused with Matsutake mushrooms which can be found in Bear County. Read the full article at Bearface Whisky Review: Wilderness Series 01 Matusake Edition
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Bearface Whisky Review: One Eleven Series Oaxaca Edition
We review Bearface One Eleven Series Oaxaca Edition, which marries ten parts single grain Bearface Canadian whisky with one part Mexican mezcal distilled from agave. Read the full article at Bearface Whisky Review: One Eleven Series Oaxaca Edition
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The Curious Case of Loch Dhu: Scotland’s Black Sheep Whisky
Once dubbed “the worst whisky ever made,” Loch Dhu’s bold black colour and polarising flavor earned it cult status. A curiosity that refuses to fade. Read the full article at The Curious Case of Loch Dhu: Scotland’s Black Sheep Whisky
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7 Standout Cask-Finished Bourbons Worth Trying in 2025
Cask-finished bourbon is booming. Explore 7 great bottles, from port to French oak, that show how a second barrel transforms classic bourbon. Read the full article at 7 Standout Cask-Finished Bourbons Worth Trying in 2025
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The Same Color as Peat – A Laphroaig Like No Other
A rare 1981 Laphroaig aged 27 years in Oloroso sherry butts. Deeply colored, boldly atypical, and bottled at natural cask strength. Only 736 exist. Read the full article at The Same Color as Peat – A Laphroaig Like No Other
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Whisky Review: Bearface Triple Oak Elementally Aged Canadian Whisky 7 Year Old
We review a 7 Year Old Canadian whisky from Bearface, "elementally aged" for 7 years before bottling at 42.5% ABV. Read the full article at Whisky Review: Bearface Triple Oak Elementally Aged Canadian Whisky 7 Year Old
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Blanton’s Just Won Best Single Barrel Bourbon, But What Makes It Special?
Blanton's Original wins World's Best Single Barrel Bourbon at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards. Discover the story behind this iconic bottle, its revolutionary origins, and why it’s still worth the hunt. Read the full article at Blanton’s Just Won Best Single Barrel Bourbon, But What Makes It Special?
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Whisky Review: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch
We review Aberfeldy 12 Year Old. It's the flagship single malt from this Highland distillery, and the core malt of many Dewar's blends. Read the full article at Whisky Review: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch
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Inside Tomatin: The Highland Distillery Turning Patience into Flavour With Scott Adamson
Discover how Tomatin marries tradition with innovation, crafting elegant Highland whisky and exploring smoky, experimental flavours through Cù Bòcan. Read the full article at Inside Tomatin: The Highland Distillery Turning Patience into Flavour With Scott Adamson
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Indian Whisky Review: Paul John Brilliance
Paul John Brilliance is one of the flagship expressions from Paul John Distilleries in Goa, India. Indian whisky has seen an explosion in popularity in recent years, Read the full article at Indian Whisky Review: Paul John Brilliance
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Old Perth Unveils Limited Edition Amontillado Sherry Cask Blended Malt
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers launches Old Perth Amontillado Sherry Cask Matured Blended Malt at 52.8% ABV, offering a distinctive dry, nutty profile for £58. Read the full article at Old Perth Unveils Limited Edition Amontillado Sherry Cask Blended Malt
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Stitzel-Weller Unveils Rare Bourbon Series, Available Only At The Distillery
Stitzel-Weller unveils rare 24-year bourbon from historic vaults. Only 191 bottles are available exclusively at the distillery in Louisville. Read the full article at Stitzel-Weller Unveils Rare Bourbon Series, Available Only At The Distillery
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Eagle Rare Drops First New Expression in Years, And It’s Surprisingly Affordable
Eagle Rare expands for the first time in years with 12 Year Old bourbon. Buffalo Trace's rare release hits shelves June 2025 at $49.99. Read the full article at Eagle Rare Drops First New Expression in Years, And It’s Surprisingly Affordable