12th November 2025

The story begins with Cadenhead’s itself, Scotland’s oldest independent bottler. Founded in 1842 by George Duncan in Aberdeen, and later taken over by his brother-in-law William Cadenhead, the business evolved from a vintner and merchant general trade...

5th November 2025

Bonfire Night is the perfect evening for warmth, stories, and a good dram. As smoke drifts across the night sky and fireworks fade into sparks, there’s perhaps no better companion than a glass of Laphroaig - a whisky that captures the very essence...

31st October 2025

When night descends on All Hallows’ Eve, there is one whisky that emerges from the shadows — The Vampire Dram. Smooth yet dangerous, ancient yet eternal, it is more than a drink; it is a ritual. Among the world’s fine spirits, few bottles embody darkness...

22nd October 2025

When it comes to premium bourbon, one name that consistently stands out is Blanton’s. Celebrated for its rich flavour, distinctive bottle design, and collectible horse stoppers, Blanton’s is more than just whiskey - it’s a cornerstone of American bourbon...

16th October 2025

On the windswept southern shores of Islay - Scotland’s most storied whisky island - lies one of the most revered names in Scotch: Port Ellen. Known for its smoky elegance and elusive rarity, Port Ellen’s journey is one of pioneering spirit, industrial...

9th October 2025

Murray McDavid was founded in 1994 by Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin, and Gordon Wright. Reynier and Coughlin were London-based wine merchants, while Wright was formerly a director at Springbank distillery, bringing deep industry expertise to the new venture....

2nd October 2025

Today, the 2nd of October 2025, welcomes the unveiling of the worlds official oldest aged single malt Scotch whisky; the Glenlivet 1940 85yo from Gordon & MacPhail has been released in collaboration with the American architect Jeanne Gang, who is...

25th September 2025

This year hails the remarkable bicentenary of the Ben Nevis distillery. Founded in 1825 by "Long John" MacDonald, a larger-than-life character known for his impressive 6'4" stature! After an initial partnership, he took full ownership and built the distillery's...

16th September 2025

The town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, and the site of a magnificent palace. Yet, for whisky enthusiasts, the town has a different, more poignant legacy: the "lost" St. Magdalene distillery. Though...

11th September 2025

The Manager's Dram series was first unveiled in the late 1980s as a morale-boosting initiative to employees, following the creation of United Distillers (UD). The concept was simple; each of UD's numerous distillery managers would submit a sample...

4th September 2025

One of the common consumer observations we get relayed to us is how auction prices are always cheaper than retail prices. So, we wanted to rebuff this myth a little; yes, retail prices can seem higher on occasion, but this often due to the price...

28th August 2025

Whiskies distilled before World War II are exceptionally rare and highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs, representing a style of whisky production that has long passed. They differ significantly from modern whiskies in their production methods,...