Knob Creek Brings Father’s Day Legacy to Life with Huckberry and NYC Pop-Up

Father’s Day has always been part of Knob Creek’s DNA – rooted in a multi-generational bond between fathers and sons. This year, in light of the recently released Blender’s Edition 01, Knob Creek is giving you a reason to pour one with dad.

To take the guesswork out of gifting, Knob Creek has teamed up with men’s lifestyle brand Huckberry to launch a co-branded tote, dropping on 6/10 with a guarantee to deliver by the holiday, with a custom pocket designed to fit a bottle of Knob Creek. The collab also includes a lineup of Huckberry gifts, hand-selected and Knob Creek-approved, perfect for any kind of dad available to shop ahead of Father’s Day on Huckberry.com.

And, it all comes to life in person on June 11 and 12 at ‘The Art of Bourbon’ Father’s Day Shop styled by Huckberry in NYC –  a free, 21+ takeover of Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal, open 11am–8pm both days. Guests can expect tastings of Blender’s Edition 01 and Knob Creek 9 Year Old, Old Fashioned pours to enjoy with dad, the shoppable Huckberry items, and a Father’s Day memento to gift or keep.

Our whisky is one of a kind. So is he. To celebrate the dramtastic character in your life, we’re releasing a special 35cl bottling Cask No. 105.61: Matured to perfection. This 11-year-old Toasted Oak & Vanilla whisky is a Speyside delight, packed with sweet vanilla, spicy leather and oaty milk chocolate on the nose with cola, menthol and jammy raspberry gummy sweets on the palate.

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A Classic Returns

This Father’s Day, we’re bringing back something special. For a limited time, Glengoyne 10 Year Old returns exclusively to Glengoyne.com, available with a personalised label to create a gift as thoughtful as the man receiving it. In fact, for Father’s Day, all personalisation is on us, including both engraving and personalised labels. Add a name, a date, or a message that means something, turning a beautifully crafted whisky into a gift he’ll keep long after it’s opened.

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Whether your dad is new to whisky, or a seasoned expert – you can be sure he’ll love the taste of our award-winning single malts.

For something light and sweet, you can’t go wrong with our signature expression –  Doocot.

For a little added richness check out Balcomie, which is 100% matured in ex-oloroso sherry casks.

Or, for something with a hint of light smoke and peat, Coaltown is the one to go for.

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On Sunday 14 June, at nine o’clock in the evening BST, Scotland will walk out at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and play a FIFA World Cup match for the first time since 1998. Twenty-eight years is a long time to wait for the match we have finally allowed ourselves to write at the top of a newsletter without a footnote. We have written it. We are moving on.

What we have done about it sits on the bench in front of us. Three 35cl limited-edition bottles of single malt Scotch whiskies, hand-bottled here in Thurso, released together as a single Wolfburn set to mark Scotland’s three group-stage fixtures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We are calling the set Drams for the Tartan Army.

A certain football tournament is capturing the imagination of a nation. To commemorate this event we have bottled a 10 year old Teaninich finished in a first fill ex-Pedro Ximénez octave. Spending just shy of year in the ex PX cask, please note this will have sediment due to being a natural product and being non chill filtered. Expect layers of rich dried fruit, ginger, figs, orange peal zest and sweetness from the first fill PX.

In collaboration with local artist and designer MARINELLO STUDIO the label features his design inspired by an iconic moment from qualifying for said unnamed tournament, the McTominay overhead kick. If you would like McTominay immortalised as a t-shirt while you enjoy your dram please see the Marinello Studio webshop here.

Price includes UK delivery.

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Certificate in Scotch Whisky

Most whisky drinkers can recognise a couple of key flavours. Not many understand where all those delicious flavours might actually come from. Our bestselling Certificate in Scotch Whisky course explores the history, production, maturation and culture behind Scotland’s national drink, helping every dram make a little more sense. Accessible, self-paced and fun. Have you completed it yet?

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Toast to time together with Tomatin’s Father’s Day whisky experiences

Tomatin launches new Stillman’s Tour experience ahead of Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, Tomatin is encouraging gift-givers to celebrate the joy of a lasting gift: time shared with loved ones, meaningful moments and the simple pleasure of being together.

Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, just south of Inverness, the whisky distillery is the ideal spot to slow down and create special moments. Exploring Tomatin’s Visitor Centre and thoughtfully curated tours is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day with a whisky and history curious dad, spending time together sharing drams and learning about the Highland distillery’s rich distilling heritage.

For guests arriving by car, Tomatin offers the expressions included in each experience to takeaway as ‘Driver’s Drams’ to be tried later, so whether visiting on a Highland getaway or a day trip, everyone can enjoy a taste of Tomatin.

For a never-seen-before Tomatin experience – Stillman’s Tour

£65, 2.5 hours

Step behind the scenes at Tomatin with Stillman David Milne. This new, small group tour offers rare access to parts of the distillery not usually open to visitors, bringing guests closer to the craft of whisky-making.

Led by David himself, the experience explores each stage of the journey, from cask selection and filling to maturation, alongside a close-up look inside the historic still house and a working warehouse. The tour concludes in the sensory room, an intimate space home to decades-old whisky samples, where guests can enjoy a private tasting of four of David’s favourite Tomatin single malts.

For the history-loving dad – The Legacy Tour

£20 – 1.5 hours

The Legacy Tour takes guests on a journey through Tomatin’s history, from its beginnings in 1897 through the height of production in the 1970s to the present day. The experience culminates in a tutored tasting of three single malts from Tomatin, as well as Cù Bòcan, an experimental single malt which is produced at the distillery during one month of the year using lightly peated Scottish barley.

For the true whisky enthusiast – Warehouse 6 Tasting Experience 

£80 – 3 hours

To experience the heart of Tomatin, opt for the Warehouse 6 Tasting Experience, an exclusive journey into the very soul of the distillery. Stepping into Warehouse 6, a quiet corner in the traditional dunnage warehouse, guests will delve into the story of maturation in the whisky making process, surrounded by the sight and scent of some of Tomatin’s most precious casks, many of which have been maturing for decades.

Led by the distillery’s expert guides, the tour culminates in a unique tasting of new make spirit and four carefully selected exclusive single cask whiskies straight from the cask, showcasing the complexity and character that has earned Tomatin global acclaim.

For a gift that becomes a real memento – Design your own Tomatin Scotch

Prices from £3,000 per decanter – minimum 3 hours.

This intimate experience at Tomatin Distillery offers the chance to create something truly memorable. Guests are guided through a curated selection of exceptionally rare single malt vintages, before choosing their favourite to be hand-filled into a bespoke Glencairn Crystal decanter and finishing with a small personalised engravement.

The experience is completed with a private tour of the distillery, with available vintages including 1975, 1977, 1978, as well as remarkable 45 and 50-year-old expressions, a lasting keepsake and a fitting tribute to what matters most.

For more information on Tomatin and to book a tour, please visit https://tomatin.com

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/

The Evolution of the Pot Still in Scotland by Iain Russell, Part 2

What happens when tradition meets technology in the stillhouse? In Part 2 of his exploration into the evolution of the pot still, whisky historian Iain Russell reveals the innovations that shaped modern Scotch whisky, from steam heating and purifiers to worm tubs and spirit safes. Plus, a bit of soap!

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Luss Distillery earns five-star visitor attraction marking a strong start for the new spirits destination

Luss Distillery has been awarded a five-star quality grading by the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), just months after opening its doors on the banks of Loch Lomond.

The new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor centre, developed by Loch Lomond Group, received the top rating through ASVA’s independent Quality Scheme, which provides consistent, industry-wide standards across Scottish visitor attractions through expert grading.

The grading follows an anonymous visit that evaluates the entire customer journey from website and booking experience to arrival, staff interaction, accessibility, facilities and overall visitor experience.

Luss Distillery was officially opened by First Minister John Swinney in January 2026. It brings together four distinctive buildings, including a working gin distillery, immersive whisky and gin discovery areas, a dedicated tasting room, retail space, and a café overlooking the village of Luss and surrounding hills of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Together, they form a vibrant brand home for Loch Lomond Group’s multi-award-winning whiskies and spirits, including Loch Lomond Whiskies, Glen Scotia and Littlemill, as well as Ben Lomond Gin which is distilled on site.

Assessors highlighted the distillery’s strong kerb appeal, high-quality design, accessibility and engaging discovery experience. Staff hospitality was also praised for the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere created.

Luss Distillery is expected to welcome up to one million visitors during 2026, capitalising on Luss’ status as one of Scotland’s most visited locations and a popular destination for both domestic and international travellers.

The distillery has created new jobs in the area, with a core team of seven, 10 café staff and additional seasonal guides joining ahead of the busy summer season. Loch Lomond Group has also bolstered its support and resource for Luss Distillery in wider business teams including marketing, customer service and procurement.

The visitor experience is led by Brand Home Manager Tony MacLean, who previously helped transform the visitor offering at Oban Distillery.

He said: “We’ve worked hard to put visitors at the centre of everything we do and it’s rewarding to see this recognised in our five-star grading. People are increasingly selective about how they spend their time and money, so we’re incredibly grateful that so many have already chosen to visit us.

“The new destination has been designed as an immersive discovery experience for whisky and gin connoisseurs, as well as those newly curious about Scotch whisky and premium spirits – there really is something for everyone.

“Helping to build the visitor experience from the ground up and seeing the team deliver a five-star experience so soon after opening, means a great deal.”

Luss Distillery is now preparing for the peak summer season, working with travel trade partners and local tourism operators to handle increased international demand. Partnerships are in development with tour operators such as Cruise Loch Lomond and nearby destinations, including Cameron House Hotel and Loch Lomond Golf Club.

Michael Golding, chief executive officer of ASVA, said: “With their ambition to deliver a new high-quality distillery and experience in beautiful Luss, it is fantastic to see it come to life and achieve a remarkable five stars in their very first grading visit.

“ASVA’s scheme is informed by international visitor research, so we know exactly what quality experiences are for visitors today, Luss Distillery has absolutely delivered on this right from day one.

“Benchmarking amongst the very best attractions in Scotland is a significant achievement that the team can be very proud of, and through the Quality Scheme, we look forward to supporting their continual improvement in the years to come.”

The five-star award reflects the growing demand for high-quality, experience-led attractions across Scotland, with ASVA’s Quality Scheme providing independent assessment of visitor experiences across the country. With strong early footfall, new jobs and international interest Luss Distillery is quickly establishing itself as a key stop for visitors to Loch Lomond.

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About the Loch Lomond Group

• Loch Lomond Group is an independent distiller based in Alexandria and is home to several award-winning brands that are sold in more than 125 countries worldwide.
• Loch Lomond distillery has been producing the finest single malt whiskies since 1814.
• Images and interviews with key staff from the Group are available upon request. lochlomondgroup.com

The full list of Loch Lomond Distillery’s 2024 accolades includes:

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024

• Loch Lomond Whiskies (16 Awards)
• 1 x Platinum Award
• 7 x Double Gold
• 4 x Gold
• 4 x Silver
• Ben Lomond Gin – Double Gold and shortlisted for Gin of the Year
• Glen Scotia (7 Awards)
• 2 x Platinum Award
• 2 x Double Gold
• 3 x Gold

IWSC 2024

• Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12 Year Old – Best Single Malt 15 Years and Under
• Loch Lomond Perfectly Balanced 12 Year Old – Gold Outstanding (98/100)
• Loch Lomond 10 Year Old – Gold Outstanding (95/100)
• Loch Lomond Distillery 2024 Scotch Whisky Producer trophy