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Established in 2008

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We are an online rare whisky specialist store providing you with top quality rare and collectible whiskies direct to your front door – globally.


With over two thousand items in our catalogue, including over 2000 single malts, we continue to be recognised as one of the market leaders in terms of our ability to acquire exceptional rare and vintage malts.

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  • What Is the Diageo Rare Series 2026?

    12th June 2026

    What Is the Diageo Rare Series 2026?

    In 2026, Diageo elevated its luxury whisky portfolio with the launch of Rare Series, a new collection under its Rare & Exceptional division that showcases some of the oldest, rarest, and most historically significant Scotch whiskies ever released...

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  • Gordon & MacPhail’s Dram Takers Collection: A Legendary Label Returns

    4th June 2026

    Gordon & MacPhail’s Dram Takers Collection: A Legendary Label Returns

    Among the many iconic labels released by Gordon & MacPhail over the past century, few possess the mystique and visual appeal of The Dram Takers. Long regarded as one of the independent bottler’s most collectible and elusive series, the label has...

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  • Royal Whisky Releases That Defined an Era

    19th May 2026

    Royal Whisky Releases That Defined an Era

    For generations, Scotch whisky has been more than a drink in Britain - it has been a symbol of diplomacy, heritage, and royal tradition. In 2026, that symbolism became unexpectedly powerful when King Charles III’s state visit to the United States helped...

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  • World Whisky Day 2026: Raise a Dram to the Water of Life

    13th May 2026

    World Whisky Day 2026: Raise a Dram to the Water of Life

    On Saturday, 16 May 2026, whisky lovers across the globe will come together to celebrate World Whisky Day - an annual tribute to one of the world’s most beloved spirits. Whether you prefer a smoky Islay Scotch, a smooth Irish whiskey, a bold Kentucky...

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  • US Whisky Tariffs on the UK Dropped Again

    6th May 2026

    US Whisky Tariffs on the UK Dropped Again

    In a move that has sent ripples through global trade and the drinks industry, the United States announced in early May 2026 that it would once again remove tariffs on whisky imports from the United Kingdom. The decision marks the latest twist in a years-long...

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  • Gordon & MacPhail Cask Strength Series: A History & Notable Bottles

    1st May 2026

    Gordon & MacPhail Cask Strength Series: A History & Notable Bottles

    Founded in 1895 in Elgin, Scotland, Gordon & MacPhail has built its reputation as a curator - selecting, maturing, and bottling whiskies from across Scotland with a focus on cask quality and long-term aging. 

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  • Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection: A History and Ten of the Best

    9th April 2026

    Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection: A History and Ten of the Best

    Among whisky enthusiasts, few independent bottlers command the same reverence as Wm. Cadenhead’s. Within its portfolio, the Authentic Collection stands out as a purist’s dream, offering bottles at cask strength, in limited runs and from...

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  • Celebrating International Whisky Day

    27th March 2026

    Celebrating International Whisky Day

    Every year on March 27, whisky lovers across the globe raise a glass to celebrate International Whisky Day—a day dedicated to one of the world’s most beloved spirits. Whether you prefer Scotch, Irish, bourbon, or Japanese whisky, this is the...

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  • St. Patrick’s Day: A Celebration of Rare Irish Whiskey

    17th March 2026

    St. Patrick’s Day: A Celebration of Rare Irish Whiskey

    Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, the world turns a little greener. From the bustling streets of Dublin to pubs tucked away in cities across the globe, people gather to celebrate Irish heritage, culture, and, perhaps most famously, its...

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  • Ten of the Best: The Old & Rare Platinum Selection

    5th March 2026

    Ten of the Best: The Old & Rare Platinum Selection

    When it comes to rare Scotch whisky, few names resonate with connoisseurs quite like Douglas Laing. The Glasgow-based independent bottler was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing. While many whisky lovers know Douglas Laing for its popular Remarkable...

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  • Ten of the Best: Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection

    18th February 2026

    Ten of the Best: Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection

    The Private Collection range from Gordon & MacPhail is a series of prestige single cask and small batch whiskies from one of Scotland’s oldest and most cherished independent bottlers.

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  • Valentine’s Whisky: A Sincere Gesture or Seasonal Marketing Ploy?

    10th February 2026

    Valentine’s Whisky: A Sincere Gesture or Seasonal Marketing Ploy?

    Valentine’s Day has evolved from a celebration of love into a carefully orchestrated retail event. Flowers, chocolates, and scripted gestures dominate the season, all driven by the same commercial pressure: to prove affection through purchase.

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