NORTH BRITISH 46 YEARS OLD

This single grain from North British Distillery in the Lowland region was distilled on the 15th December 1978 and aged for 46 years in second fill hogshead before bottling on the 16th July 2025. It was bottled by Woodrow’s of Edinburgh for their Warehouses Reserve collection, at natural cask strength of 53.1% ABV, at natural colour and no chill filtration. Limited to 107 bottles.

NOSE Vanilla butter cream, dried fruit and honey.
PALATE A creamy mouthfeel with milk chocolate, victoria sponge cake and panacotta. Sweet oranges and sultanas accompanied by an oaky musk.
FINISH White chocolate, figs and earl grey tea.

£260.00

A unique fusion of Scotch and New Zealand Malt Whiskies from Ardnamurchan and Cardrona Distilleries. The Cargill is a pioneering fusion of single cask whiskies from Scotland and New Zealand. Created in honour of William Cargill who led 350 migrants from Scotland to Otago in New Zealand in 1847.

£94.00

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THE VIDEO REVIEW

Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be looking at a selection of releases from award winning Independent bottler, the Heart Cut. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum. Episode 604 – Getting To The Heart Of The Matter…! Filmed in The Study Nottingham

Featuring

The Heart Cut #11 JJ Corry Irish Whiskey 48%
The Heart Cut #16 Fielden English Rye 2019 (4 year old) 56.6%
The Heart Cut #14 Starward 2019 (5 year old) 55%
The Heart Cut #15 Starward 2018 (6 year old) 54%
The Heart Cut #10 White Peak 2020 (4 year old) 55%
The Heart Cut #17 Lochlea 2019 (5 year old) 54%

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Edrington unveils The Macallan Timeless Collections

Renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt Scotch whiskies, The Macallan has reimagined its Double Cask, Sherry Oak and Colour Collections with a striking new visual identity, created by acclaimed designer David Carson.

Delicately blending the rich heritage and artistry of The Macallan with a forward-thinking outlook, the new designs offer a refreshed, modern perspective and vision for the future that celebrates the brand’s peerless craftsmanship and creative mastery.

Although the visual identity has evolved, the whisky remains the same unmistakable taste for which The Macallan is renowned – balanced, elegant and refined.

A longstanding collaborator with The Macallan, acclaimed contemporary graphic designer David Carson drew inspiration from a variety of sources, including how sherry wine and oak intersect to influence The Macallan’s distinctive taste, to create the evocative new vision for the Timeless Collections:

• The distinctive shape of The Macallan Distillery and its sweeping green roof informed the new bottle design, showcasing a direct connection between the brand packaging and The Macallan Estate

• The triangular shoulder label links the new Collections with the old and represents Spain’s Sherry Triangle – the Andalusian region famed for its sherry wine production, and the source of The Macallan’s exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks, which influence the entirely natural colour and flavour of all three Collections

• Rear label designs incorporate a new cask type symbol, to highlight the contribution of flavour and aroma imbued from American and European oak casks

• Enhanced consumer engagement through continued investment in world-leading anti-counterfeit technology to provide greater traceability, while also providing further insight into the expression through a unique QR code

Three Collections, One Signature:

The harmonious relationship between sherry wine and oak remains at the core of each expression, shaping the taste of the whisky in exemplary ways.

Double Cask Collection: Crafted with an exquisite balance of European and American oak casks seasoned with sherry wine in our bodegas in Jerez de la Frontera, the Double Cask Collection is an homage to The Macallan’s exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks and the extraordinary story of their creation: a journey that takes more than a hundred years and spans thousands of miles, from the forests of two continents to our vineyards in southern Spain. This smooth and creamy single malt features fresh fruits, toffee, and a balance of sweetness from the American oak, along with soft spices and dried fruits from the European oak. As it ages, the complexity deepens, revealing baked fruits and soft spices.

Sherry Oak Collection: Shaped by our sherry seasoned European oak casks, transforming robust new make spirit into rich, complex single malts. These whiskies, with natural mahogany hues, feature interlocking notes of dried fruits and ginger and a deep wood spice that intensifies with age. This collection represents the depth and intricacy of The Macallan’s heritage.

Colour Collection: Characterised by American oak casks seasoned with sherry wine from Jerez de la Frontera, resulting in a natural spectrum of golden hues. This collection features a fresh and vibrant single malt with notes of citrus fruits and vanilla, with tropical fruit flavours becoming more pronounced in the older expressions. First launched in 2023 under the visual direction of Carson, the Colour Collection paved the way for the current redesign – inspired by his idiosyncratic design philosophy – across the wider Timeless Collections.

Jaume Ferras, Creative Director at The Macallan, said: “The Macallan has never stood still and never will. This distinctive new identity offers a multitude of visual cues to tell our story, from the sherry seasoning to the American and European oak casks which contribute to the complex taste and flavour profiles in every bottle of The Macallan.”

David Carson, celebrated graphic designer whose artistic vision informed the redesign, said: “Like whisky, design is all about balance – with The Macallan, I wanted to create a visual identity that respects its rich history and encapsulates its forward-thinking spirit. Each detail, from the label designs to the bottle’s form, is a tribute to the mastery behind every dram.”

Availability of the expressions from across The Macallan’s reimagined Timeless Collections will be phased across 2025 and further information is available on www.themacallan.com/en

Adelphi Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987

This single malt from Mortlach Distillery from the Speyside region. It was distilled in 1987 and spend 38 years in Refill Bourbon hogshead. It was bottled in 2025 by Adelphi Selection at 45.9% ABV, at natural colour and no chill filtration, this dram has an unveiling sumptuous complexity. A top-tier, utterly engaging, truly one of the highlights of recent years.

£775.00

Cask Type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead

Distilled: 2011 Bottled: 2025

Limited: 188 Bottles

45.9% ABV

(BUNNA-hah-ven) Built in 1881, Bunnahabhain is situated on the north east coast of Islay, overlooking the Sound of Islay near Caol Ila. Bunnahabhain’s initial aim was to produce Whisky for blending only. While it was used across the industry, it performed a central role in three famous blends: Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark and Black Bottle. Following a short period of closure in the early 1980s, Bunnahabhain re-emerged as a Single Malt.

Bunnahabhain is known for producing a distinctive style of Islay single malt that is notably lighter and less peated than most others from the region. Bunnahabhain whiskies often feature maritime influences, rich sherry cask aging, and a smooth, complex character.

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The Whisky World Cup 2025 Results ~ Drinking Out Loud Review

Eight unconventional whisky-making nations went head to head in the first-ever World Cup of Whisky at The Strath. Adam runs down the results and shares his own opinions in this crazy, crazy tournament.

Suntory Global Spirits showcases authentic Japanese Whisky at the Financial Times Weekend Festival in Washington, D.C.

As global interest in Japanese Whisky continues to rise, we take pride in pioneering efforts to enhance transparency regarding what defines authentic Japanese Whisky and safeguarding the category’s reputation worldwide. Since establishing Japan’s first malt whisky distillery at Yamazaki in 1923, our relentless pursuit of quality and perfection have led to our Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki whiskies bringing global attention and prestige to Japanese Whisky.

The Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers’ Association (JSLMA) established a formal definition for Japanese Whisky in 2021, marking a significant milestone in the industry’s commitment to authenticity. We support their dedication to strengthen regulations by advocating for these “Standards for Labeling Japanese Whisky” to be legally binding and plan to roll out their new Japanese Whisky logo on our House of Suntory products early next year.

This initiative aims to clarify labeling standards concerning the manufacturing process and quality of Japanese Whisky. To qualify as authentic, the whiskies must use Japanese water, be aged in Japan in wooden casks for a minimum of three years, and bottling must take place in Japan. Learn more on the standards here.

On May 10, we had the opportunity to showcase our incredible House of Suntory Japanese Whisky at the Financial Times Weekend Festival in Washington, D.C. We hosted two engaging tasting sessions featuring Toki Japanese Whisky, Hibiki Japanese Harmony and Yamazaki 12 Year Old. House of Suntory Global Advocacy Manager James Bowker led the tastings and shared compelling stories about Suntory’s rich history as the founding house of Japanese Whisky.

Our President of The House of Suntory Masaki ‘Mory’ Morimoto then spoke with Angela Mackay, Managing Director Asia Pacific and Global Publisher of FT Live, to discuss how the company is driving business growth in key markets and leveraging our dedication to sustainable production practices like water conservation to meet our ambition to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. He also spoke about Suntory’s family legacy as a distinct marker of our heritage and monozukuri craftsmanship, with the recent appointment of Nobuhiro Torii — the great-grandson of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii — as President of Suntory Holdings.

Looking ahead, we believe that through collaboration with the JSLMA and our commitment to delivering the highest quality products, the legacy of Japanese Whisky will not only endure but flourish on the global stage.

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HIGHLAND PARK MASTER WHISKY MAKER – GORDON MOTION – RETIRES AFTER 27 YEARS

MARC WATSON APPOINTED NEW MASTER WHISKY MAKER

After 27 years of spearheading the innovation of Highland Park’s award-winning whisky portfolio, Gordon Motion retires as Master Whisky Maker

To celebrate his long-standing legacy, Highland Park is releasing Sherry Skies – a limited edition 19-year-old single malt whisky that seamlessly blends his exceptional whisky-making expertise with his love of Highland Park’s characteristic sherried flavours

Stepping into the position as the latest creative innovator to continue Highland Park’s 227-year legacy is Marc Watson, former Distillery Manager of the year 

London UK – Edrington has announced that after 27 years of spearheading the innovation of Highland Park, Gordon Motion retires as Master Whisky Maker. Marc Watson will be taking over the role for the award-winning Single Malt Scotch whisky distillery, founded in Kirkwall, Orkney in 1798.

Gordon Motion commented: “I want to thank Highland Park for being my home for close to three decades. As I reflect on those, there have been some truly special moments. From selecting 10 exceptional casks from 1968 to create landmark releases like our 56-year-old, through to playing a pivotal role in the growth of our single malt portfolio, together with introducing our first Cask Strength and Global Travel Retail releases to the world.

“It’s been a great privilege and even better fun to have been a custodian of this truly great single malt whisky.

“I couldn’t ask for a better successor than Marc Watson to take Highland Park into the future. His attention to detail, deep knowledge and love of whisky and distilling, together with his creative flair, makes him the ideal person to become Highland Park’s next Master Whisky Maker.”

Marc Watson, the newly appointed Master Whisky Maker, graduated from Heriot-Watt with a Master’s degree in Brewing and Distilling, and brings with him over 11 years of industry experience, including most recently holding the role as Master Blender for The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt since 2023. Prior to this, Marc was also recognised with the prestigious Icons of Whisky Distillery Manager of the Year award.

A passionate explorer of flavour, he has been working alongside Gordon for the past 6 months to immerse himself in Highland Park’s exceptional aged whisky stocks and its distinctively unique flavour profile.

Marc Watson commented: “I’ve always been a huge fan of Highland Park and its different by nature approach to whisky and to life and have a huge admiration for my predecessors who have created the legacy that makes it such a special single malt Scotch Whisky. I am incredibly excited to build on the award-winning quality that Gordon has nurtured throughout his tenure, whilst also being able to bring my own creativity.”

Sherry Skies: The Farewell Whisky From Gordon Motion
In a farewell to Gordon Motion, Highland Park is releasing a limited-edition whisky to honour his legacy.

Sherry Skies is a 19-Year-Old whisky that celebrates Highland Park’s distinctive character and the combination of science and instinct that Gordon has put into every bottle of Highland Park Single Malt Whisky across his tenure.

The whisky’s depth of sherried sweetness reflects Highland Park’s obsession with fine-tuning every detail of the casks that contribute to the flavour of its award-winning whisky. Created from six sherry seasoned casks – crafted and seasoned for Highland Park in Jerez – and three bourbon casks, Sherry Skies’ deep sherry influence brings notes of intense jammy dried fruit and sweet tannic spices, perfectly balanced with the subtle hint of aromatic smoke of Orkney heathered peat.

Gordon Motion continues: “I’ve sampled 100,000s of casks during my 27-year career, and the nine selected for Sherry Skies deliver a unique depth of flavour – singing with the sherry sweetness that I have loved exploring and perfecting, balanced with the subtle hint of aromatic smoke of our Orkney heathered peat.  I hope this farewell dram will give people as much joy savouring it, as I had creating it.”

Limited bottles of Highland Park Sherry Skies are available to purchase at the Highland Park Distillery and Albert Street store and via the brand website. For further information visit: www.highlandparkwhisky.com

About Highland Park Sherry Skies:

• RRP: £265
• Only 1,200 bottles available
• ABV – 48.8%

Gordon Motion’s Sherry Skies Tasting Notes:

Notes – Fruity and Spicy

• Toasted oak
• Poached pear
• Clove
• Orange peel
• Subtle smoke

The Flavour

Intensely fruity but wonderfully smooth. Toasted oak and fragrant vanilla on the nose, leading to sweet, caramelised fruit, spice and citrus peel on the palate. The finish is where the spicy notes of anise, cinnamon come to the fore, alongside a lingering hint of heathered peat smoke.

About Highland Park: 

Highland Park has been distilled on the same site at Kirkwall, Orkney since 1798. Orkney has always been a world apart. Sitting in the North Sea, at roughly the same latitude as the southern tip of Greenland, it’s a place defined not just by its natural beauty, but also the creative, resourceful spirit of the people who live there.

At Highland Park, everything stems from this unique environment and community. In the more than 200 years since the distillery was founded, far from the mainland, and the mainstream, Highland Park continues to craft single malt whisky, according to its own rules.

Its distinctive smoky-sweet flavour comes from the unique island nature of Orkney, with long days of sunlight and wind so strong, that few trees grow. Instead, heather lines the landscape, which gives Highland Park its distinctive Orkney heathered peat.

For more information, please visit: www.highlandparkwhisky.com  

About Edrington UK

Edrington UK is part of the global Edrington family and is responsible for the UK sales, marketing and distribution of ultra-premium and leading brands including The Macallan, Highland Park, The Glenrothes and Brugal rum.