Caskd Launches CaskdAI, the Specialist AI Assistant for Scotch Whisky Collectors, Enthusiasts and Investors

Purpose-built for Scotch whisky, CaskdAI combines expert whisky knowledge with market intelligence to help collectors, investors and enthusiasts make informed decisions.

Caskd today announced the launch of CaskdAI, a specialist artificial intelligence assistant created exclusively for Scotch whisky enthusiasts, collectors and investors.

Developed specifically for the whisky community, CaskdAI combines deep industry knowledge with market intelligence to provide practical, evidence-based guidance across every stage of the whisky collecting journey.

While general AI assistants offer broad knowledge, CaskdAI has been purpose-built to understand the unique characteristics of Scotch whisky, including distilleries, maturation, independent bottlers, auction markets and investment trends.

Key features include:

• Market Valuation – Analyse current UK retail prices and recent auction results to help determine fair value and identify buying opportunities.
• Marketplace Search – Discover bottles currently listed on the Caskd Marketplace.
• Collection Analysis – Assess personal collections, auction catalogues and potential purchases with detailed commentary on rarity, collectability and investment potential.
• Whisky Expertise – Access specialist guidance covering cask types, production methods, regional styles, tasting notes, distillery history and independent bottlers.
• Caskd Support – Receive instant assistance with using the Caskd platform, including pricing, fees, features and account-related questions.

“CaskdAI has been designed to make specialist whisky knowledge accessible to everyone,” said the Caskd team. “Whether someone is buying their first bottle, researching an auction lot or managing an extensive collection, CaskdAI provides clear, reliable guidance based on evidence rather than opinion.”

CaskdAI is designed to support everyone from casual whisky drinkers to experienced collectors and investors, helping users make more confident decisions in an increasingly sophisticated global whisky market.

Caskd is a premium digital platform built for whisky enthusiasts. Members can manage digital cellars, catalogue collections, record provenance, discover rare bottles, buy and sell directly with fellow enthusiasts, share tasting notes and connect with a growing community. Caskd is built on trust, transparency and a shared passion for whisky. https://caskd.app

Our July Auction ENDS SOON!

Place your bids until 7pm (GMT) Sunday 26th July.

www.whiskyhammer.com

Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Macallan – 1938 (Gordon & MacPhail) 75cl

Dallas Dhu – 50 Year Old (1971) Gordon & MacPhail (Private Collection)

Dalmore – 40 Year Old (Astrum)

Talisker – 1957 (Gordon & MacPhail)

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.com.

Of course we’ll feature Masterclasses too in 2026! We have a great selection of 4 Masterclasses to choose from. On two of them you can read more below!

It is also that time of year when we start announcing our Drinks with… sessions. Not all at once, to keep a bit of suspense, but a few at a time to give you a bit of a teaser of what is to come!!

Want to know more about it? Read more below!

Annette, Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun

Masterclasses

This year Malstock will feature FOUR exiting and relaxed Masterclasses on Friday. Everyone with a Maltstock ticket will receive an e-mail so they can let us know their preferences. We will allocate all available seats as relaxedly as possible. You will receive your masterclass itinerary a couple of days before Maltstock starts.

Turntable

Turntable will also host one of our four Masterclasses this year. A great opportunity to do a bit of a deep dive into their filosophy and liquid!

Chichibu

It is almost a Maltstock classic to have this distillery and their wonderful people joining us! We will never take it for granted, as it is very special and relaxed to be able to welcome them again!

Yumi, Chichibu’s long time and very respected ambassador, once turned up at Maltstock as a punter last minute. At the time she was working for The Highlander Inn in Craigellachie and they were responsible for our breakfast. Her employer at the time, Duncan Elphric didn’t know she was coming over and we had not much of an idea who she was…

Fast forward to 2026, Yumi has been with us for many years and has become somewhat of a legend herself. Take your chance and join this great Masterclass… But beware, as you can only follow one masterclass, this will mean you miss out on another great one like Turntable! Choices, choices…

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Tickets for Maltstock 2026 

Get relaxed now and get your Maltstock tickets here:

https://www.maltstock.com/shop  

The Reinvention of Scotch in the 20th Century

Was the post-war period really a “golden age” for Scotch whisky, or something more complicated? In this discussion, Dave Broom and Iain Russell explore how Scotch emerged from the Second World War into a rapidly changing world of shifting tastes, new consumer expectations and fresh pressures on the industry.

From the rise of lighter spirits and the dominance of blended Scotch, through to the Whisky Loch of the early 1980s and the unexpected rise of single malt, it’s a story of constant adaptation rather than straightforward progress.

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The Good Dram Show – Episode 641 ‘Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey’

Welcome to a well overdue episode of the show, featuring the Irish whiskey brand Kinahan’s and their trademarked Hybrid (Frankenstein) casks releases, Episode 641 – The Frankenstein Cask Lives…! Filmed in The Study Nottingham

Featuring

Kinahan’s Small Batch Blended Irish Whiskey 46%
Kinahan’s Heritage Single Malt 46%
Kinahan’s The Kasc Project [B] Blended Irish Whiskey 43%
Kinahan’s The Kasc Project [M] Single Malt Irish Whiskey 45%

www.kinahanswhiskey.com

We don’t skip our history. We honor it. Each one of our releases carries the name of a Kentucky Senator and is aged at least six years (but often longer), the length of a Senate term, so the bourbon itself becomes a marker of time served. Our commitment to create the finest Kentucky Bourbon whiskey has earned us many awards. But our real motivation is being able to share our passion for history and whiskey with you.

LEARN MORE

KENTUCKY SENATOR BUNDLE: BUNNING & EDWARDS AWARD-WINNING BOURBON

KENTUCKY SENATOR RELEASE #6 JOHN EDWARDS 7.5-YEAR 107 PROOF 750ML

KENTUCKY SENATOR RELEASE #7 JIM BUNNING 8.5-YEAR 107 PROOF BOURBON 750ML

LOUISIANA SENATOR RELEASE #1 HUEY P. LONG 8-YEAR 107 PROOF BOURBON 750ML

Distilled, aged and bottled in the Bluegrass State, each release is named for a U.S. Senator from Kentucky. Always bottled at the classic 107 proof, Kentucky Senator Bourbon is at least six years old, the length of a U.S. Senate term, with many of our releases clocking in with higher aging statements.

Adult Signature is required. UPS will make 3 attempts to deliver your package and a person over the age of 21 will be required to sign. If the package is returned a $20 reshipment fee will assessed if you would like to have the package reshipped. We do not ship to PO Box addresses. We are able to ship to most states plus D.C. Due to state regulations, we are not able to ship to Michigan, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah.

Killowen Distillery is proud to present the fifth chapter in the Sagaland journey, Killowen Barántúil: The Young Son.

While whiskey-making is our craft, Sagaland allows us to tell stories that reach beyond the cask, blending Ireland’s mythological, culinary, and artistic heritage into one immersive experience.

For those following since Part 1, this release continues our collaboration with The Irish Mythology Podcast and FabCow / Fran Leavey, uniting story, sound, and visual art to bring Ireland’s ancient legends to life.

The Whiskey

Upon tasting this whiskey from the cask, the harmony between the spirit and cask finish meant it was a standout worthy of being part of the Sagaland series. Matured exclusively in a 200 Litre Appleton Estate 15 Year Old Black River rum cask, the influence of the cask was refined and measured, allowing the character of the spirit to remain at the forefront.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich tropical fruits and Irish Orchard fruits with demerara sugar. Complemented by notes of straw on harvest day.

Palate: A viscous, mouth-coating burst of apricots, orange peel and pineapple with a background of pot still spice, caramel, sultanas, and subtle Jamaican rum funk.

Finish: Long and warming, with notes of apricot, coconut peel, mango and passion fruit.

The Story

The Young Son. Each Sagaland release includes an insert card revealing the next chapter in the myth. Part 5 introduces you to The Young Son of The Dagda, the god Aengus, written by The Irish Mythology Podcast.

Scan the barcode on your insert to listen to the story and experience it as it was meant to be told.

The accompanying artwork by FabCow / Fran Leavey captures the energy, darkness, and beauty of Ireland’s oldest tales with remarkable depth.

For anyone who missed earlier chapters, a few of the leather books and previous insert cards are still available on our website, though in very limited numbers.

Release Details

Release Date: Tuesday 28th July @4pm (GMT – Killowen Time)
Price: £120

A heartfelt thank you to the Irish Mythology Podcast and FabCow for their creative partnership throughout the Sagaland series – and to all of you who continue to share this journey with us.

Sunfest is just around the corner, and we’re looking for a few amazing people to join the Stillhead Distillery crew from July 31–August 2! As a part of the Stillhead community, you know we’re all about good people, great cocktails and having fun. Sunfest is our favourite event of the summer, and we’d love to share it with you.

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help us pour cocktails and chat with festivalgoers throughout the weekend. Whether you’ve volunteered with us before or this would be your first time, we’d love to have you on the team. In return you’ll get admission to the festival and camping if needed. We’ll supply food, drinks, t-shirt, and the most fun you could possibly have on BC day weekend! We’ve been told by the festival organizers this is going to be the biggest Sunfest weekend yet, with many ticket classes already or almost sold out!

It’s a fun, fast-paced environment where you’ll get to work alongside our crew, meet lots of great people, and be part of an incredible weekend of music, laughter, and community. We promise plenty of good vibes, lots of support, and a few stories to tell afterward!

If you can help with one or more shifts between July 31 and August 2, we’d be so grateful. The sign-up link is below. If you don’t have your Serving it Right, but would like to attend, we can arrange for you to take the course at our cost.

Sunfest Signup Form

Thank you for supporting our distillery. We truly couldn’t do events like this without the incredible people who step up to help, and we’d love to have you with us at Sunfest.

Cheers,

Brennan Colebank

Stillhead Distillery

5301 Chaster Road
Unit 105
Duncan, BC, V9L 0G4
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It is that time of year when we start announcing our Drinks with… sessions. Not all at once, to keep a bit of suspense, but a few at a time to give you a bit of a teaser of what is to come!! We will have a great selection of Drinks with… sessions this year! So many relaxed producers want to showcase their great spirits with us! Want to know more about it? Read more below!

Annette, Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun

Drinks with…

On our relaxed Saturday we will be featuring 20 minutes sessions, starting every 20 minutes, throughout the afternoon, in 3 different locations. Our aim is to have small groups of you, our guests, in a more or less intimate, interactive and relaxed setting with the producers and/ or ambassadors to try their products, highlight tidbits, answer questions etc. These sessions are called “Drinks with…” …and of course these sessions are included in your ticket. No need to reserve or buy a an extra ticket, just turn up at the door well in time and enjoy the sessions!

Saburomaru @ Maltstock

Last year the theme for Maltstock arguably was ‘Japan’. And, although the emphasis this year is not that country and its great distilleries, a couple of them will be there featuring their great whiskies! One of these is Saburomaru. Last year they were at Maltstock for the first time and you were amazed at the quality and flavour of the whiskies they brought in! Not everyone present had the opportunity to attend their masterclass and Drinks with… sessions, so the more reason for them to be with us again! Saburomaru will present two sessions this year! A real relaxed treat you really want to enjoy!

Tickets for Maltstock 2026 

Get relaxed now and get your Maltstock tickets here:

https://www.maltstock.com/shop  

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