Axiom Brands to distribute The Glenturret scotch whisky
Premium drinks distributor Axiom Brands has added scotch whisky brand The Glenturret to its growing portfolio. The move comes following the September acquisition of The Glenturret by new owners The Lalique Group. The brand has “big plans” for the distillery, which is located north west of Crieff in Perthshire, Scotland. First on the agenda will …
Bladnoch Distillery names SEA Spirits as new distribution partner
Scotch whisky distillery Bladnoch has announced its new UK distribution partner – SEA Spirits. Bladnoch is Scotland’s southernmost distillery, and one of a handful that remain independently owned. Since its purchase in 2015 by Australian entrepreneur David Prior, it has launched a line of Bladnoch Single Malt Whiskies and Pure Scot, a contemporary blended scotch …
Smokehead whisky releases rum cask-finished expression for International Rum Day
Ian Macleod Distillers’ Islay single malt whisky brand Smokehead is launching its new Rum Rebel expression, finished in Caribbean rum casks, for International Rum Day on August 16. Bottled at 46% ABV, the “rich, smoky and salty” whisky has been finished in spicy, sweet Caribbean rum casks. As a toast to International Rum Day, the …
Lakes Distillery introduces Whiskymaker’s Reserve No 3
The Lakes Distillery has released the third expression in its limited edition Whiskymaker’s Reserve series – a single malt matured in a variety of sherry casks. Launched in September 2019, the Whiskymaker’s Reserve range sets out to showcase the distillery’s sherry-led house style. Following on from two sold-out releases, the new Whiskymaker’s Reserve No 3 …
Compass Box appoints Proof Drinks as new UK distributor
Scotch whisky Compass Box has appointed Proof Drinks as its new distributor as the brand looks to continue its growth in the UK market. Compass Box was founded by John Glaser with a mission to make the world of scotch whisky a “more interesting place”. Over the past two decades, the London-based blending house has …
Glengoyne releases custom jigsaw puzzle for whisky fans
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has created a limited edition jigsaw puzzle, to be enjoyed as the perfect companion while savouring a good dram. The 500-piece puzzle features a special painting by celebrated Scottish artist John Lowrie Morrison (aka Jolomo), entitled ‘Spring Blossoms at Glengoyne Distillery’. Offering people a chance to unplug from technology …
Douglas Laing concludes Old Particular Elements Series
Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co has revealed the concluding chapter in its Old Particular Elements Series: Jura 12 Years Old Water Edition. The limited edition single cask series, which was unveiled in 2019, celebrates the natural elements of earth, air, fire and water, and the “invaluable contribution each makes to scotch whisky”. The …
Black Bottle releases 10-year-old limited edition scotch
The makers of scotch whisky Black Bottle have launched a 10-year-old variant, marking the first release from the brand in over 20 years. Matured in American Oak casks, the “rich blend with a slightly smoky heart” pays homage to its 1998 predecessor and namesake, with Black Bottle’s blenders carefully choosing elements old and new to …
Spirit of Yorkshire rolls out second Filey Bay whisky
Yorkshire distillery Spirit of Yorkshire has unveiled the second release for its single malt whisky brand Filey Bay. Filey Bay Second Release has been created by marrying a selection of bourbon casks together with one sherry cask. The result is a “light and fruity spirit with flavours of citrus, vanilla ice cream, caramel, biscuit and …
Berry Bros & Rudd unveils Ronnie’s Reserve whisky range
Wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros & Rudd has announced the release of a new single malt whisky range curated by its brands heritage director Ronnie Cox. A total of seven casks have been selected for the Ronnie’s Reserve range – six of which are available now and the seventh is to be released in …
