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Whisky can be expensive, but it doesn’t always have to be. Looking for a premium-quality dram for a very reasonable price? You’ve come to the right place. Let’s be real here, being a whisky enthusiast isn’t exactly the world’s cheapest hobby (yes, whisky enthusiasm is indeed a hobby, and that’s a hill I’ll happily die
For those with even the slightest interest in whisky, no visit to Scotland is complete without a tour (or several) of some of the country’s most amazing distilleries. Now, as amazing as distillery tours are, for people looking to learn more about Scotland’s national spirit, you cannot overlook some of the country’s bar
Gordon & MacPhail, the family-owned independent bottler, has announced the launch of its Anniversary Releases collection – 1966 from Longmorn Distillery, 1976 from Glen Grant Distillery, 1986 from Miltonduff Distillery and 1996 from Linkwood Distillery. Each whisky is named for its year of distillation, with the series
This is the first whisky to be influenced by sherry casks seasoned with The Macallan’s own Valdespino sherry wine since coming under the brand’s ownership The Macallan has unveiled TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask, the latest release in the TIME : SPACE Collection. The Macallan TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask is the first whisky to .
Limited Release of 921 Bottles from 21 September 2026 BANDAI, JAPAN – Tenkyo Distillery, located in Bandai, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan,is pleased to announce the release of KAZE 921 FIRST EDITION 2026, a limited-edition blended whisky, on Monday, 21 September 2026, a public holiday in Japan. KAZE 921 will be released
All four nations of UK whisky now have equivalent legal protection as English Whisky joins Scotch, Welsh and Irish counterparts under the UK Spirit Drinks Geographical Indications Scheme English Whisky has today been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (
Edinburgh has never been short of good whisky. You can barely walk a few streets without finding an excellent bar, a specialist retailer or some connection to Scotland’s national drink. Finding a hotel that treats whisky as more than a few predictable bottles on the back bar, however, is a different matter. The Glassho
The 277 year Old Fine Wine & Spirits Merchant’s London Townhouse has been Revived for Private Clients, Producers and Collectors This September, fine wine and rare spirits merchant Justerini & Brooks returns to 61 St James’s Street, marking a new chapter in its 277-year history. The longstanding St James’s landmark now
Having recently celebrated an entire ten years of GreatDrams, I thought for this particular blog I’d take a trip down memory lane. Now, I know I’ve talked about similar topics and have looked at things I know now that I wish I knew when we were getting started, but don’t worry, because this piece will ... Read more The
The Signature becomes the inaugural release in Arbikie’s much-anticipated single malt programme, marking a defining milestone for the independent Scottish farm distillery. Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery, the independent Scottish farm distillery, has launched The Signature, its first-ever Single Estate Single Malt S
Latest chapter in Johnnie Walker x Sabrina Carpenter collaboration celebrates bold creativity through collectible new bottle inspired by the confident, unapologetic vibe of Sabrina’s album, Man’s Best Friend Johnnie Walker, the world’s No. 1 Scotch whisky, unveils a new limited edition Johnnie Walker Black Label bottle
As I type this, it’s early April, the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and it is currently expected to be the warmest day of 2026 so far. Not only does this weather always get me in the mood for a lovely wee dram or two (as if I’m ever NOT in the mood ... Read more The post Ready for Whisky Festival Season? – The Ultim
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