WOVEN ANNOUNCE BLENDING ROOMS IN LEITH WHERE GUESTS BECOME THE WHISKY MAKERS 

Independent whisky makers unveil plans for a dedicated whisky blending visitor destination on The Shore, with hands-on Blending Rooms experience launching now as phase one

Edinburgh-based Woven Whisky is announcing plans to launch a major new whisky blending facility in Leith, alongside a dedicated visitor experience designed to open up the often hidden world of whisky blending to the public.

Planned for completion in 2027, the new two-floor facility at Brown’s of Leith will house Woven’s full blending operations alongside blending rooms, a tasting space and lounge bar – positioning Leith once again at the centre of whisky innovation and creativity.

Launching now as the first phase of that vision is Woven’s new Blending Rooms experience: a hands-on visitor journey where guests blend and bottle their own whisky. Running every Thursday and Friday, groups of six to eight will be able to enjoy the two-hour experience, which Woven has designed to act as ‘a creative apprenticeship in blending’.

Kicking off with a highball at Brown’s of Leith speciality coffee & spirits bar, Haze, guests then move through to the Blending Rooms to nose and taste individual whisky components from Woven’s flavour library, experiment with combinations, and build their own blend under guidance from Woven’s Whisky Maker and Co-Founder, Pete Allison.

Once perfected, they bottle their blend, label it and get to take home their own 100ml bottle, with the option to order larger-scale batches after the experience. The experience is finished off with a farewell cocktail.

Pete Allison, Co-Founder and Whisky Maker at Woven, said:

“For us, this step forward is much bigger than launching a new whisky experience – we want to help build a new future for Scotch whisky in Leith, the place where it first went out to the world.

“Leith was once the beating heart of the whisky industry, but over time blending became something hidden behind closed doors. We want to open that process back up again – and the Blending Rooms are the first step in that vision. We’re opening the door and letting guests blend their own using the same components and techniques we use to create our range.

“This experience is for the makers – whether it’s amateur experiments in coffee, making pizza at home or a long-term relationship with sourdough – the best thing about any craft is rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in – and that’s what we want to offer in whisky.

“By putting the blending process in the hands of novices and proving they can build incredible whisky, we are hoping to break down the barriers the industry has built around its craft. By the time the full facility opens in 2027, we hope it becomes a place where anyone can come and experience the future of whisky being built in Leith in real time.”

Launched in late 2025, Brown’s of Leith is one of Edinburgh’s most popular recent openings.Set within the former George Brown & Sons warehouse that was once a cornerstone of Leith’s trading heritage, the building has been revived by a new generation of independent makers, with Woven joining neighbours including Civerinos, ShrimpWreck and Haze in shaping a more creative, contemporary chapter for the neighbourhood.

Gunnar Groves-Raines, Founder of Brown’s of Leith, said:

“We are honoured to have Woven Whisky as part of the Brown’s of Leith family, while they plan their new bonded warehouse within the building. With over a century of industry and production on the Shore, Brown’s is a perfect home for Woven’s bright, contemporary approach to the traditional craft of whisky making and blending. 

“Their presence further strengthens the growing creative ecosystem around Brown’s and Custom Lane — bringing together makers, producers and independent businesses connected by craft, collaboration and modern Scottish creativity.”

Leith was where blended whisky making was perfected nearly 200 years ago, and from where Scotch whisky first conquered the world. Once realised in full, Woven’s Blending Rooms at Brown’s of Leith will represent the largest purpose-built investment in whisky blending infrastructure in Leith since the neighbourhood’s golden age as Scotland’s whisky capital in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Priced at £55, bookings for the first blending experiences will open June 1st, consumers can register their interest ahead of time here.

For more information, visit www.wovenwhisky.com.

ABOUT WOVEN

Woven are independent whisky makers based in Leith — the town where blending was perfected nearly 200 years ago. Rather than build a distillery, they treat the world’s more than 2,000 distilleries as an artists palette, sourcing from makers worldwide who share their obsession with flavour, weaving together expressions that push the boundaries of creativity in whisky making. Woven’s borderless approach is just one example of their commitment to breaking down barriers in whisky. With a community-minded approach, they’re creating a new experience of whisky and challenging traditional tropes about where it comes from, how it’s made and even who it’s for.  

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THE MACALLAN BOUTIQUE AT HARRODS

We are delighted to announce that The Macallan Boutique at Harrods, London, opens its doors on 19 June 2026. Our first domestic boutique in the UK, it will be home to one of the most extensive ranges of our single malt whiskies available outside The Macallan Estate in Speyside.

In celebration of the boutique opening, The Macallan Rare Cask, 2026 Release will be available exclusively at Harrods from opening day, with a custom limited edition gift sleeve designed by Javi Aznaraz, exclusive to Harrods.

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Designed in collaboration with internationally award-winning architect Jamie Fobert, the new boutique draws inspiration from our foundational Six Pillars. Located in the former Baccarat Bar next to the Harrods Fine Wines and Spirits Department, it houses a selection of rare and limited edition expressions.

The boutique also features a personalisation and gifting station for custom engravings and gift wrapping. Immersive installations showcase our mastery of whisky making and deep connection to nature.

As a special Harrods-exclusive release and to celebrate the opening of the new boutique, renowned Spanish painter and illustrator Javi Aznárez, a long-time creative collaborator of The Macallan, has designed a distinctive, colourful gift sleeve for The Macallan Rare Cask, 2026 Release.

This Harrods exclusive gift sleeve is limited and is only available whilst stock lasts.

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King of Casks 30 Years Old Blended Malt

ABV: 42.2% 70 cL

£160.00

The Jewel of Campbeltown: Springbank

While there are many cult distilleries in Scotland, unknown to most drinkers but loved by their fans, there is one that surpasses the rest. Campbeltown’s 14th distillery, Springbank, was founded on the site of a previously illicit still, run by Archibald Mitchell. Three years after Archibald and his brother Hugh became partners at the nearby Rieclachan distillery, Archibald’s in-laws bought the site and Springbank was born.

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International Beverage unveils rare Old Pulteney 50 Years Old and 30 Years Old whiskies to honour distillery’s 200^th anniversary

 Global limited editions celebrate the enduring craftsmanship and character of The Maritime Malt

Global spirits business International Beverage is celebrating 200 years of time-honoured craftsmanship and maritime resilience at Pulteney Distillery, with the unveiling today (16^th June 2026) of two rare Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whiskies.

At this defining moment in The Maritime Malt’s history, two extraordinary limited editions – Old Pulteney 50 Years Old and Old Pulteney 30 Years Old – have been crafted for release to global markets from June 2026.

Both are masterfully aged spirits, distilled and matured at Pulteney Distillery in the historic port of Wick on Scotland’s windswept north coast. Both are shaped by the sea that dominates this remote part of Scotland, and the pride and tenacity of its people. After decades of maturation in carefully selected casks, salt-laden winds and time have combined to refine two single malts with an unmistakable coastal character that has run deep since 1826.

Old Pulteney 50 Years Old 

The oldest ever release from Old Pulteney, just 200 bottles of this rare, deeply complex expression will be available globally, epitomising 200 years of industrial craftsmanship and maritime heritage in Wick.

COLOUR: Dark gold with radiant bronze highlights.

NOSE: Bold and intense, with a saline lift from the maritime sea air. Floral and fruity notes unfold – cask char, plum jam, green apples, and creamy vanilla. Reminiscent of fresh toasted bread spread thick with marmalade, and a subtle touch of fine leather.

PALATE: Dry, with a touch of salt from the sea air and a hint of pepper, led by cask char and layered with toffee apple, cardamon, clove, and sweet tobacco.

FINISH: Long. Unfolds with the gentle surge of the tide – dry at first, then revealing sweet vanilla.

70cl, ABV 40.8%, 200 bottles available, RRP £20,000

A careful selection of four casks has nurtured this whisky for half a century, resulting in a whisky of deep coastal character. This single malt has been predominantly matured in American oak whilst a subtle seasoning of European oak adds a gentle richness and depth to an extraordinary expression.

Old Pulteney 50 Years Old is held within an exquisite crystal decanter, expertly developed and crafted by the award-winning team at Glencairn Crystal. Each hand-blown bottle is unique, adorned with intricate sand-etched wave patterns that ripple elegantly around its base. A sculptural curved gold base envelopes each decanter. The outer casing is meticulously crafted from premium oak, with a design inspired by the driftwood of Old Pulteney’s coastal home. 

 Old Pulteney 30 Years Old 

Matured in American oak casks and refined in European oak casks, this limited release of 1,000 bottles features a whisky that harnesses the relentless conditions of the Caithness coast: a celebration of an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and of everything which makes Old Pulteney one of the most enduring single malts.

COLOUR: Burnished Copper

NOSE: A refined harmony of sugared almonds and sweet oak, layered with juicy orchard fruits – pear and green apple – alongside toffee, polished oak, and a whisper of citrus. Subtle floral notes mingle with hints of leather and tobacco, all lifted by a gentle maritime breeze.

PALATE Opens with bright citrus and crisp pear, unfolding into salted caramel and baked apple. Warm spices – cinnamon and nutmeg – intertwine with polished oak and delicate floral notes, creating a rich, layered sweetness.

FINISH: Medium to long, revealing a graceful balance of sweet and salty, leaving a lasting impression of coastal elegance.

70cl, ABV 50.4%, 1000 bottles available, RRP £1,750

Adding to its rarity, Distillery Manager, Malcolm Waring, personally hand-filled the casks in which this single malt spent three decades developing its unmistakable coastal character.

The whisky is elegantly presented within a clear crystal decanter, again meticulously handcrafted and decorated by Glencairn Crystal. Each decanter is gilded with delicate rose gold detail and retains Old Pulteney’s distinctive bottle neck shape inspired by the distillery’s unusual still shape. The base features intricate sand-etchings of ocean waves, paying homage to the maritime forces that have shaped this whisky. Again, the bespoke outer casing takes inspiration from weathered driftwood and the whisky’s balance of refinement with rugged beauty.

Designed by Lewis Moberly, the Old Pulteney team partnered with two UK specialists to bring both bottles to life; Glencairn Crystal who handcrafted the bespoke decanters and Morans Wood Components to handcraft the outer casings.

As Old Pulteney steps into its third century, these two extraordinary whiskies are not just a tribute to the distillery’s past but also signal a confident new chapter for The Maritime Malt.

Fiona Kennie, International Beverage Global Marketing Director said: ‘It’s an honour for us to be custodians of Old Pulteney at this very special moment in its history, and to be sharing these two excellent whiskies with the world today. Few spirits embody their heritage and provenance as much as Old Pulteney, and with these new releases, these qualities come together beautifully in two exceptional single malts. This is a proud moment for everyone at Old Pulteney as we celebrate a much-loved whisky that has held its unique coastal character for two centuries, while unveiling a new era for the brand as we look ahead to the next 200 years.’ 

Sarah Burgess, International Beverage Master of Whisky Creation added: ‘For this special year we wanted to create something extraordinary, not only to mark the milestone but as a true celebration of the distillery and the maritime thread that weaves through all Old Pulteney whiskies. I often think casks of whisky are like people, each behaving in an individual way and changing over time. For these two new expressions, my job was to select casks that honour the different moments in the distillery’s 200-year history, whilst bringing them together in whiskies that reflect everything Old Pulteney represents.’

The business also confirmed an evolved marketing campaign – Character Runs Deep – which signals a new era for Old Pulteney whilst staying true to the brand’s roots. Set to launch from June 2026, the campaign recognises the strong character, tough conditions and time-honoured industrial craftsmanship that have defined The Maritime Malt since 1826.

Interest for Old Pulteney 50 Years Old (70cl) and 30 Years Old (70cl) can be registered on Old Pulteney’s website and they are available from select specialist partners across key markets including the UK, Global Travel Retail, China, Japan, France and USA from June 2026 onwards.

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About Old Pulteney

For two centuries, on the northern coast of Scotland in Wick, salt-laden winds, maritime resilience, and a steady commitment to craft have shaped Old Pulteney – a remarkable Single Malt Scotch Whisky with an enduring salty character.

Pulteney Distillery was founded in 1826 at the height of Wick’s fishing boom and named after the town’s newly developed ‘Pulteneytown’ area. Accessible mainly by sea, barley for whisky making was shipped in to Wick harbour by boat, and these boats were shipped back out again taking Old Pulteney whisky to the world.

200 years later, Old Pulteney is still made at the same distillery site, where maritime conditions and meticulous cask selection imbue the whisky with an unmistakable taste. Its story is inseparable from the sea and the community, heritage and spirit of the whisky’s remote coastal home.

Od Pulteney’s award-winning core collection includes Harbour, 12 Years Old, Huddart, 15 Years Old, 18 Years Old and 25 Years Old.

Recent global awards for Old Pulteney’s core range include:

• A highly coveted Platinum for Old Pulteney 12 Years Old at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, plus Double Gold for Old Pulteney Huddart and 15 Years Old, and Gold for Old Pulteney 18 Years Old.
• Gold for Old Pulteney 18 Years Old and Silver for Old Pulteney 12 Years Old at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards.
• Silver for Old Pulteney Huddart, 15 Years Old and 18 Years Old at the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition.

About International Beverage

International Beverage is the international arm of Thai Beverage Public Limited Company. The premium spirits company’s portfolio is led by a range of high-quality brands including Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whisky, Hankey Bannister blended Scotch whisky, Caorunn and The Source Gins, PRAKAAN single malt whisky and Phraya Rum from Thailand, Larsen Cognac, The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky, The Reid Single Malt Vodka, and Rose Rabbit Liqueur.

A certified Great Place to Work, International Beverage’s success is shaped by its 700-strong team based across the business’ network of nine global sites spanning the UK, France, New Zealand, and Greater China following the company’s recent acquisition of Asiaeuro International Beverage (AIB). For more information, please visit www.interbevgroup.com/.

About Glencairn Crystal 

The award-winning Glencairn Crystal Studio has been at the cutting edge of high quality decanter and glassware design, innovation, and creativity for over four decades. Regarded internationally as one of the finest crystal decanter and glassware manufacturers, the family run Scottish company has hand crafted prestigious decanters often for the rarest and most luxurious spirits ever released.

Last year, the family run business was honoured with the Kings Award for Enterprise – the fourth time in the company’s history it has been awarded this prestigious accolade. The business was recognised for its excellence in the category of Innovation.

Glencairn Crystal also produces the Glencairn Glass which is recognised as the world’s official whisky glass. This year the glass celebrates its 25th birthday and the company now sell over 5 million glasses across the globe each year. www.glencairn.co.uk

Tomatin raises a dram to the moments that make a father

This Father’s Day, Highland distillery Tomatin raises a toast to the moments that make a father, offering a curated collection of single malts, each reflecting the warmth, care and character at the heart of every fatherly bond. The moments that matter are often the simplest- a quiet chat, a steady hand when needed, or a shared cup of tea. They stay with us because they were real, simple and honest. Whether it’s the everyday rituals, the milestone occasions or the stories retold over the years, there’s a Tomatin whisky to mark what matters.

For the Everyday Moments – Tomatin Legacy

RRP £37 | ABV 43% | 70cl 

For the dad who was always there. The one who made time for a morning brew, offered a calm word or gave a reassuring nod when it mattered most. Tomatin Legacy reflects that steady presence. Soft notes of vanilla, custard cream biscuits and gentle spice mirror the small, familiar moments that stay with you- proof that it’s never about material things, but the time you share.

For the Dad Who Inspired Adventure – Tomatin 12 Year Old Triple Cask

RRP £49 | ABV 43% | 70cl 

Some memories come from heading out into the world together- road trips, weekend wanderings or following his lead into something new. With herbaceous notes, caramelised sugar and warm spice, Tomatin 12 Year Old Triple Cask captures the balance of excitement and comfort found in those shared journeys, bringing a touch of Highland warmth to every path taken side by side.

For the Unforgettable Summer Stories – Tomatin Double Cask

RRP £37 | ABV 40% | 70cl    

Some summers shine brighter in your memory. Days at the beach with sand underfoot, ice creams that melted too quickly, and long evenings that passed in a blink. Tomatin Double Cask, with its vanilla‑sweetened baked fruit, rich dark berries and gentle warmth, reflects the easy joy of those sun‑lit moments spent together that became lasting memories.

For Life’s Milestones – Tomatin 10 Year Old

RRP £42 | ABV 40% | 70cl

Some moments stay with you- a steady hand before an important day, the arrival of a new chapter, or a quiet conversation that stayed with you. Bright, approachable and full of fresh character, Tomatin 10 Year Old reflects the meaning found in these defining chapters.

For the Father Whose Wisdom Deepens with Time – Tomatin 18 Year Old

RRP £126 | ABV 46% | 70cl 

Some fathers are foundations: steady, wise and richer in character with every passing year. Matured in traditional oak and Oloroso sherry butts, Tomatin 18 Year Old offers layered depth, from dried apricot and nougat to tropical fruit and cocoa. It reflects the strength, patience and warmth that only time can shape.Discover the full Tomatin range at https://tomatin.com/ and raise a dram to the moments that make a father.

Tasting Notes 

Tomatin Legacy

Nose: Bourbon‑barrel sweetness, custard cream biscuits, white chocolate, vanilla bean, white sugar, golden syrup; hints of sandalwood, desiccated coconut and cinnamon.
Palate: Waves of sweet vanilla and fresh fruit with gentle white pepper and ginger; pink lady apples, rhubarb and candied orange peel.
Finish: Fruit and oak combine for a clean yet intriguing close.

Tomatin 12 Year Old Triple Cask

Nose: Herbaceous notes of heather, wild mint, pine cones and cedar, sweetening to cookie dough, sultanas, caramelised sugar and pine sap; faint leather and spice.
Palate: Sweet, malty and textural, cheesecake base with dried apple, mango an fresh pears; crème caramel with raisin and Christmas spice.
Finish: Buttery, full‑bodied fruitiness giving way to dry Oloroso tones. 

Tomatin Double Cask

Nose: Aromas of vanilla-sweetened baked apples and pears lead.

Palate: Dark fruit flavours, gently balanced with ginger and cinnamon.

Finish: Sweet and spicy.

Tomatin 10 Year Old

Nose: Aromas of lemon sherbet sweets and crunchy green apples followed by buttery croissants, white chocolate and macadamia nuts.

Palate: Lemon meringue pie, honey and a touch of toffee are complemented by apricot and peach.

Finish: Clean and fresh.

Tomatin 18 Year Old

Nose: Dried apricot, plum, nougat and nutty tones; vanilla fudge, cinnamon‑baked pears; subtle cigar box and leather‑bound books.
Palate: A marriage of Oloroso sherry and well‑aged Tomatin – tropical fruit, marmalade, cooked apple, butterscotch and granola, cocoa powder and salted caramel.
Finish: Full‑bodied and rich with lingering nutty undertones and uplifting orange zest. 

ABOUT TOMATIN DISTILLERY

Tomatin is located in the Scottish Highlands, 16 miles south of Inverness, and is famous for its refined and elegant whiskies. The distillery has a proud heritage stretching back to the 15th century when illicit production was likely to be taking place, but it wasn’t until 1897 that the first formal distillery was established by John MacDougall as the Tomatin Spey Distillery Company.

In 2022, Tomatin was awarded ‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). Later that year, it was recognised as ‘Sustainable Distillery of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2023, in recognition of its continued contribution to sustainability at the distillery.

In 2023, Tomatin took home seven awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, while Cù Bòcan, took home three. Tomatin’s 36 Year Old was crowned the ultimate winner at SFWSC for malts, being named ‘Best in Show’, officially making it one of the best whiskies in the world. 2024 saw Tomatin’s 18 Year Old secure Double Gold for the third consecutive year at the SFWSC, elevating it to Platinum status.

Tomatin has a first-class wood policy and a commitment to knowing the history of each cask that passes through its warehouses. It is one of only a handful of Scotch whisky distilleries to have its own cooperage on-site, with cooper Allan Bartlett being named ‘Cooper of the Year’ at the 2025 Icons of Whisky Awards.

‘To What Matters’ lies at the heart of the brand’s ethos and is a belief in savouring what is truly important.

Tomatin is owned by the Japanese company Takara Shuzo International: www.takara-intl.co.jp/en/

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Father’s Day may be approaching ever closer, but we have just the thing – whatever their thing may be. With an unparalleled range across the drinks spectrum, there’s no better place to find that special gift.

And not only do we have everything from charming Belgian beers to cognacs presented in their own decanters, we also have a wealth of eye-catching offers to go with them. Every dad is different, and we have a bottle to match, at a price to suit.

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Ardmore 27YO, 53.2%

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When something gets release like this in the world of whisky, it’s quite difficult to say no. A nearly three decade old Ardmore, matured in a refill hogshead for twenty-three years and finished in a second fill sherry hogshead for the final four.

An absolute masterclass in funky, old, waxy, rather delicate and gentle single malt that seems to evolve and change after every sip. I always wanted to have a DD bottle amongst the collection, but so many of them were so far out of my budget, this one was actually realistic, and rather good value for something nearly as old as me.

I love this thing and it’s a very apt way to celebrate a birthday!

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