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Rare Find launches latest single cask collection with refined new visual identity 

Rare Find, the acclaimed independent bottler renowned for its meticulous cask selection and guided maturation, announces the launch of its latest collection of single cask whiskies, alongside the introduction of a refined new visual identity. While Rare Find continues to evolve its presentation, its unwavering commitment to exceptional whisky remains unchanged.

Since its founding, Rare Find has built its reputation on uncovering extraordinary distillates and elevating them through patient, carefully managed maturation and finishing. Each release represents the pinnacle of flavour, character, and maturity, selected from the millions of maturing casks across Scotland – with only a select few ever deemed worthy of becoming Rare Find bottlings.

The introduction of Rare Find’s new visual identity has been developed to enhance accessibility and clarity for retailers, bartenders, and consumers alike. The updated packaging introduces clearer range navigation, colour-coded regional roundels, and expanded provenance and cask information across both front and back labels. The result is a refined and intuitive way to communicate rarity, regional character, and cask influence, while strengthening shelf presence.

Despite the refreshed presentation, Rare Find’s core philosophy remains resolutely unchanged. Every bottling – whether featuring the new label or the previous design – is released as a genuine one-off, bottled only when the whisky reaches its optimal peak of flavour and balance.

The latest Rare Find collection showcases four distinctive single cask, single malt Scotch whiskies, each bottled without compromise at natural cask strength, natural colour, and without chill filtration.

Longmorn 19 Year Old

Amarone barrique finish

Inchmurrin 11 Year Old

Full matured in a 2nd fill sherry hogshead

Sutherland 35 Year Old

Fully matured in a refill hogshead

Aultmore 15 Year Old (Vault Exclusive Release)

 1st fill oloroso hogshead finish 

Speaking on the new releases and visual evolution, John Moffat, Head of Commercial for Rare Find commented: “Rare Find continues to evolve as a brand, but our standards remain absolute. Every release represents our relentless pursuit of exceptional whisky – from careful maturation to thoughtful finishing and presentation. Our new visual identity helps us communicate provenance, rarity, and character more clearly than ever, while the whisky itself remains exactly what Rare Find has always stood for: distinctive, authentic, and intentionally rare.”

The latest Rare Find releases will be available through select specialist retailers (www.rarefindwhisky.co.uk/stockists) from 12th of March, with the Aultmore 15 year old available exclusively for members of the Rare Find Vault.

Rare Find Spring 2026 Releases

Spring 2026 release images

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About Rare Find

Each Rare Find release is an unrepeatable, limited-edition whisky sourced from sought-after distilleries. With every bottle, we celebrate liquid excellence – meticulously selecting, maturing, and finishing in the highest quality casks to deliver whisky that’s rare by design.

From the millions of casks maturing in Scotland, only a small percentage are destined for single malt bottlings, and from those, only the best become a Rare Find.

Tormore 31 Year Old 1992 Milroy’s Vintage Reserve 40.1% 70cl

£240.06

Surely one of Scotland’s most visually striking distilleries, Tormore is a Speyside icon known for its light, fruity yet complex spirit. This expression, aged for over three decades in a hogshead, is overflowing with juicy tropical fruit and white chocolate notes, all set in a luxurious, waxy texture. This truly is a special release – especially as indie Tormore bottlings don’t come around often.

Tasting notes:

Nose: Apple blossom, papaya and desiccated coconut open a gentle yet gloriously detailed nose, with cut grass, tomato leaf, green fruits, melon, papaya, lemon cheesecake and milk chocolate.

Palate: An ethereal palate offers green grapes, iced buns, cinnamon and nutmeg, all set in a creamy palate that is soft but never cloying. Guava, fresh malt and barley water are grounded by black pepper and a subtle leafiness.

Finish: Medium in length with gentle sweet spices and more of those twiggy notes.

Tormore is one of Speyside’s more distinctive and architecturally striking distilleries, known for producing a light, fruity, and approachable style of single malt whisky. Located on the banks of the River Spey, near Grantown-on-Spey, the distillery was established in 1958, making it one of the first new Scottish distilleries to be built in the 20th century, during a period of renewed optimism in the Scotch industry.

Designed by the renowned architect Sir Albert Richardson, Tormore’s white-painted buildings, copper roofs, and landscaped gardens give it the appearance of a grand country estate rather than an industrial facility. It is so notable that the distillery complex is a listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The clock tower, chiming every quarter hour, and neatly clipped topiary bushes add to its almost storybook charm.

Tormore was originally built by Long John International, later passing through the hands of Seagram, Pernod Ricard, and most recently Elixir Distillers, who purchased the site in 2022. Under new ownership, the distillery is set to gain more prominence as a single malt brand after decades of being primarily used for blending, particularly in Ballantine’s and other blended Scotch brands.

Historically, official Tormore bottlings have been relatively rare, but some have appeared in the Pernod Ricard “Heritage” range, including 12-year-old and 16-year-old expressions. These were typically matured in a mix of American oak ex-bourbon casks for vanilla and honey sweetness, and European oak for gentle spice and dried fruit complexity. Independent bottlers such as Gordon & MacPhail, Cadenhead’s, and Signatory have also released notable single cask expressions, often at higher strengths that reveal more depth and richness in the spirit.

With Elixir Distillers now at the helm, expectations are high for a revival of Tormore as a premium single malt brand. The new owners have signalled intentions to upgrade visitor facilities and develop a core range that highlights the distillery’s elegant, fruit-driven style while exploring creative cask maturations.

Our Tormore selection features a mix of official bottlings and carefully chosen independent releases, giving enthusiasts the opportunity to experience this underappreciated Speyside gem. Whether you enjoy a crisp, refreshing dram or are curious to explore one of the most visually stunning distilleries in Scotland, Tormore offers a whisky that matches its beauty with substance, a refined Speyside malt ready to take its place in the spotlight.

 Gordon & MacPhail Glen Grant Year Of The Fire Horse

59 Year Old · 1966 Vintage · 70cl · 51.1% ABV

£8,599.95

A single malt from Glen Grant bottled by Gordon & MacPhail to celebrate the Year of the Horse, this 59 year old was distilled in 1966 and bottled in 2025 at 51.1% ABV. It spent nearly six decades maturing in a refill sherry hogshead and was released in an extremely limited edition of just 88 bottles.

Vanilla custard aromas lead, layered with toasted hazelnuts and bright cinnamon spice. Notes of cocoa powder and rich sultanas unfold, followed by vibrant autumnal spices. Medium-bodied on the palate with a long, elegant finish, lingering with mixed nuts and hints of citrus peel.

The Glen Grant Distillery is located in Rothes, Speyside, and was established in 1826 by brothers John and James Grant. Known for its light and fruity single malts, Glen Grant is renowned for its use of tall, slender stills and unique wooden washbacks, which contribute to its signature style. The distillery’s name reflects its location in the Glen Grant area of Rothes. Glen Grant has a long history of innovation and has been influential in shaping the character of Speyside whisky.

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Jameson’s Distiller’s Batch Single Pot Still, 46%

THE VIDEO

I’ve been waiting for a 46% Jameson for a while. Then they decided to release it as a Single Pot Still release with five separate cask maturations! Sold, take my money.

Matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry, there are then three different virgin oak influences: European, American and Irish. Irish virgin oak has been some of my favourite of Irish releases in the last few years, it’s normally an instant buy from me – plus, as a bourbon fan, this is just me on paper.

It’s a complex, chewy, spicy, subtly sweet style of Midleton Pot Still style, and I must say that I’m finding it incredibly moreish. This was something I had to order through Midleton’s website, as it’s a distillery exclusive, currently. However, if you’re looking for a fun, alternate style of Jameson, this is certainly something to keep your eye on and buy – it won’t disappoint. —

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Columbia Creek Tennessee Whiskey Debuts, Forged by Grit, Patience and Pure Tennessee Character

COLUMBIA, Tenn. – In the heart of Columbia, Tennessee, where mules outnumber stoplights and pride runs as deep as the creeks, Columbia Creek Tennessee Whiskey is taking shape — one stubbornly patient batch at a time.

This is whiskey with backbone. Crafted with purpose and precision, it’s a spirit that honors where it comes from: a land that values hard work, honest flavor, and the quiet confidence to do things the right way — not the fast way.

Inspired by the legendary mule — Columbia’s enduring symbol of strength and persistence — Columbia Creek moves to its own tempo. Made with a classic Tennessee mash bill of 80% corn, 10% rye, and 10% malted barley, then distilled in a traditional column‑and‑doubler system, every drop balances purity with bold, full-bodied flavor.

Before barreling, the whiskey undergoes the slow, time-honored Lincoln County charcoal mellowing process, giving it a smooth, refined edge that separates Tennessee whiskey from bourbon pretenders. The spirit then rests — not rushed, not disturbed — in heavy-charred new American oak, soaking up six long Tennessee years of heat, cold, and honest change.

Bottled at 95.6 proof, non-chill filtered, and unapologetically full-flavored, Columbia Creek Tennessee Whiskey is both smooth by nature and strong by proof. It’s the taste of patience rewarded — a bold reflection of Columbia itself: hardworking, unhurried, and proud of its roots.

Columbia Creek Tennessee Whiskey is part of the SNL Alcohol Beverage Group family, available now at columbiacreekwhiskey.com and at select retailers in key markets. Future releases include Barrel Strength and Single Barrel editions — each proof that real Tennessee whiskey doesn’t cut corners.

Columbia Creek Tennessee Whiskey — Smooth by nature, strong by proof. 

Contact: SNL Alcohol Beverage Group at info@columbiacreekwhiskey.com

About SNL Alcohol Beverage Group

SNL Alcohol Beverage Group, a division of SNL Capital, invests in, and manages, spirits brands of the highest quality. Its aim is to bring to light innovations in the spirits sector, showcasing the true artistry of the alcohol industry. For more information, visit the SNL Capital website

(Not gonna lie: it felt smug to trade 50cm of snow in favour of blue skies and sunny drams.)

It’s with full hearts and much respect that we headed West in January, paying tribute to our friends and peers as they celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the Victoria Whisky Festival.

It takes passion and commitment to bring a whisky festival to fruition, even more so under the auspices of a government monopoly. (Like a big amount.)

That the Victoria Whisky Festival has done so as a charitable endeavour – powered by a literal army of volunteers who have raised upwards of $600,000 for local charities – is nothing short of epic, and speaks to service, dedication and community building.

It also speaks to how far whisky appreciation in Canada has come over the past twenty years, and it was heartwarming to see a swath of familiar faces from Spirit of Toronto and beyond, including some longtime whisky stans from La Belle Province.

Looking back we couldn’t have asked for a better start to the year. The commitment to excellence of our Victoria peeps has always set a high bar for Spirit of Toronto to follow, but this year feels even more daunting.

Gauntlet thrown. Our own tickets go on sale Tuesday April 7 at 10am (and with a quarter of them already pre-sold, just saying.)

In the meantime, keep reading after the signature for some of the weekend’s liquid highlights…

With much esteem,
Johanna

Johanna Ngoh
Founder, Spirit of Toronto and Whisky Social

Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition

Redbreast Irish Whiskey has released their fifth bottling in their much-lauded Iberian Series: Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition, a single pot still Irish whiskey with a vibrant, sun-drenched character.

Initially matured in a mix of ex-American whiskey and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, it is then finished in oak casks that were previously seasoned with Moscatel wine for two years. This Redbreast showcases the influence of these Moscatel casks, which impart vibrant notes of tangerine, orange blossom, panettone and warming nutmeg.

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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 597: Ardara Irish Whiskey: 2025 Edition vs Cask Strength

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day with two Irish malts. Ardara (pronounced ‘ardrah’) is a small distillery in the town of the same name in County Donegal, in the north of Ireland. They have been producing heavily peated, triple-distilled whiskey since 2021 and launched their first release in 2025, both at drinking strength (46%) and cask strength. Mark puts them head-to-head!

https://youtu.be/FEtezNXoOJk