The Fine & Rare Tasting

Featuring the Best Scotch 2025, Glengoyne 25 Year Old. This exclusive tasting allows guests to experience our 25 Year Old and our 30 Year Old whiskies, plus a specially selected ‘wild card’ whisky from our shelf.

Take your time, savour and marvel as our Distillery Ambassadors explain how nothing is rushed, and every stage of our whisky making process is given as long as it needs. This is an in-depth tutored tasting of our finest whiskies.

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New! Scotch Whisky Quiz 🧠

How much do you really know about whisky? From barley to barrels, this 20-question quiz will put your whisky knowledge to the test! Whether you’re a casual sipper or a dedicated enthusiast, challenge yourself and see if you have what it takes to master the malt.📖  Take the Quiz

SPECIAL OFFER:
GLENGOYNE 15

Among our raft of special offers you’ll find a great price on Glengoyne 15 Year Old. It captures delightfully bright and fruity flavours from unhurried fermentations and distillations. Creamy coconut, nutmeg, and fresh rosehips join the fold thanks to its maturation in quality first-fill bourbon and sherry casks.

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The Scotch Whisky Distilleries Using Worm Tubs

There are two main condenser systems in operation today: shell and tube condensers and worm tub condensers. Shell and tube condensers, the more modern of the two, are widely favoured, but some distilleries continue to use worm tubs, valuing their distinct influence on both texture and flavour. Whiskies from worm tub distilleries are often described as meaty, sulphury, and texturally rich. Here’s a list of 20 Scottish distilleries that still use worm tubs.📖 Read the Post

WHISKYLAND GIVEAWAY

Win a Bottle of Whiskyland Chapter Ten – Laphroaig 26-Year-Old!

We’re keeping an old Sponge tradition alive—every 10th edition of Whiskyland is something extra special. And what better way to mark the occasion than with a 26-year-old Laphroaig?

And to celebrate, we’re giving one lucky whisky lover the chance to win a bottle. All you need to do to enter is head over to our website, fill in a quick entry form – telling us email address, date of birth and favourite distillery, then just hit submit!

This giveaway is running from March 1st at 9:00am until March 27th at 4:30pm, our winner will be drawn at random and contacted via email.

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2025 is off to an impressive start when it comes to awards!  We thought we’d share these stellar award-winning brands to start your weekend off right!

Don’t take our word for it, The Tasting Alliance, Enthusiast Report, and Whisky Advocate all agree that Edition Four of The ImpEx Collection simply doesn’t disappoint!

The ImpEx Collection 2011 12 yo Benrinnes Cask #306532
2024 International Spirits Competition hosted by Enthusiast Report Magazine – Double Gold

The ImpEx Collection 2009 14 yo Dailuaine Cask #312079
2024 International Spirits Competition hosted by Enthusiast Report Magazine – Double Gold
92 Points Whisky Advocate

The ImpEx Collection 2011 12 yo Royal Brackla Cask #110000245
2024 International Spirits Competition hosted by Enthusiast Report Magazine – Gold
94 Points – Whisky Advocate

The ImpEx Collection 2009 14 yo Strathmill Cask #802952
2024 International Spirits Competition hosted by Enthusiast Report Magazine – Double Gold
93 Points – Whisky Advocate

The ImpEx Collection 2015 7 yo Indri Cask #1746
2024 International Spirits Competition hosted by Enthusiast Report Magazine – Double Gold
92 Points Whisky Advocate

The ImpEx Collection 2020 3 yo Pōkeno Cask#20-26
2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Gold, 90 points
2024 International Spirits Competition hosted by Enthusiast Report Magazine – Gold
93 Points – Whisky Advocate

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This new release is a wonderful collaboration with the Asseilly family at Château Biac in Bordeaux to create a truly unique expression of our island spirit. This highly limited bottling holds whisky which has been fully matured in 5 rare ex-sweet white wine casks, sourced exclusively from their estate.

Just 720 bottles priced at £125.00 will be made available in the UK* through an online ballot open for 7 days and to be drawn on Thursday 20th of March at 10am.

The whisky is presented in beautiful packaging inspired by the tracks, roads and vinyards of the estate as well as the colour of their Secret De Château Biac sweet white wine.

We chose to bottle this special expression of our spirit at 50% abv, which we believe enhances the flavour of this exceptional whisky to an even greater degree. The vibrant aromas and floral flavours are chimeric and intriguingly hard-to-pin down as they change within the glass.

“Initially, there’s a gentle mix of peat smoke with liquorice and sweet wine. Then comes summer notes of green leaves and ripe sweet tomatoes which dissolve into ripe pears with hints of dark plums and cherries. 

The fruit flavours become lighter, tropical with sweet lemon and a trace of lime. There are the florals of spring flowers with touches of jasmine and underlying it all a mixed spice and vanilla. 

Finally, there’s a lovely finish of ripe fruit, new leather, and lingering peat smoke.”

Enjoy with oatcakes, honey and roquefort cheese, some sweet lemon drizzle cake, or simply savour on its own.

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We are proud to celebrate our connections to Tony and Youmna Asseily, the Lebanese family owners of a small vineyard called Château Biac in Langoiran, France.

In 2017, we were delighted to be introduced to Tony and Youmna through a mutual friend. We heard their wonderful story, learned about their stunning vineyard in Bordeaux, and discovered that Tony was a real lover of Scotland and its whisky.

He told us he would love to fill some of his French oak casks, which had been used to vinify their sweet white wine, ‘Secret de Château Biac’, with our island spirit to see how it might mature and develop.

So, we agreed to collaborate, and the result has been not just a true friendship between our two homes but a rare expression of our whisky and a dram we are all very proud of.

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The History and Flavours of Irish Whiskey

TRADITION, RESILIENCE, AND INCREDIBLE FLAVOUR

For nearly a century, Ireland produced the world’s favourite whiskies, far eclipsing those from Scotland and the United States. It’s one of the great spirits, shaped by centuries of craft and history. From the pioneering distillers of the 12th century to today’s new wave of producers, it’s a story of resilience, tradition, and of course incredible flavour.

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MAKE IT A DOUBLE! KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® CAMPAIGN WINS TWO ICONS OF WHISKY AWARDS  

KENTUCKY TRADITION EARNS GLOBAL RECOGNITION 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The creators behind the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® 25th anniversary international rebranding campaign earned two prestigious Icons of Whisky Awards Thursday evening in Louisville.

The brand launch, led by Nashville-based agency Lewis, landed the agency the acclaimed Advertising Agency of the Year and the Digital Agency recognition at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards – America gala at the historic Brown Hotel.

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) created the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tourism program in 1999 to showcase the Commonwealth’s signature spirit. It has since grown into a global bucket-list phenomenon with 60 destinations welcoming more than 2.5 million visitors a year.

KDA President Eric Gregory, who oversaw the first-ever Kentucky Bourbon Trail® brand refresh in 2009, congratulated Lewis and the KDA team on the award and the new campaign that encourages visitors to “Build Your Own Bourbon Trail®.”

“We are constantly inspired by the passion and creativity of our partners at Lewis who share our love for America’s only native spirit,” Gregory said. “They designed this project with fresh eyes and boots on the ground, visiting distilleries in every corner of Kentucky.”

In 2024, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® unveiled a complete brand refresh and new digital experience in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic Bourbon destination experience. The refresh blends the history of the Bourbon Trail™ into a new way of enjoying the offerings for Bourbon enthusiasts across generations and geographies.

Colleen Thomas, KDA Vice President of Operations, shared, “For 25 years, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® has offered one-of-a-kind, bucket-list experiences to visitors from across the globe. It’s been an incredible privilege to breathe new life into such an iconic Kentucky tradition in a way that celebrates our roots and our future.”

The award-winning Bourbon Trail™ rebrand features an updated wordmark and color palette that pay homage to the craftsmanship of Bourbon production through a Copper hue and a nod to the Commonwealth’s natural beauty through Kentucky Bluegrass accents.

The new look was accompanied by a new website where visitors can “Build Your Own Bourbon Trail®” with digital planning tools at kybourbontrail.com. This feature now allows guests to curate their unique Bourbon journey based on their individual preferences and interests.

“More and more visitors continue to make the pilgrimage to Kentucky, the Birthplace of Bourbon, and it’s not slowing down,” KDA President Eric Gregory said. “With dozens of destinations and hundreds of Bourbon experiences, there is now more to see and taste than ever before.

“As the Bourbon Trail™ continues to grow – now boasting 60 locations – our brand continues to reflect the $9 billion economic and tourism powerhouse that is Kentucky Bourbon.”

“It was a privilege to collaborate so closely with the KDA to refresh a brand that honors the legacy of Kentucky Bourbon, which will be celebrated for generations to come. We’re thrilled to see the campaign recognized on a global stage during a time when the world has its eyes set on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®,” said Katie Peninger, VP Account Service at Lewis.

The award-winning Kentucky Bourbon Trail® full brand refresh has been recognized numerous times for the modern brand spin that honors the craftsmanship and rich history of Kentucky Bourbon. In 2024, the reimagined Bourbon Trail™ was celebrated at the Kentucky Travel Industry Award Conference where the brand received two Traverse Awards for Excellence in Kentucky Tourism. The Trail™ was also awarded the Best of Business: Marketing Campaign at the 2024 World Beverage Innovation Awards and received a Gold Addy at the AAF Nashville 2025 American Advertising Awards.

In March, the campaign moves on to represent America in London at the World Whisky Awards, competing against winners of the Icons of Whisky Awards hailing from Ireland, Scotland, and dozens of other countries.

Build Your Own Bourbon Trail® at www.kybourbontrail.com

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is the worldwide voice of Bourbon

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association:

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s timeless craft. Kentucky Bourbon is a $9 billion economic engine generating more than 23,500 jobs and attracting over 2 million visits annually through the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com. 

We are delighted to share that the Glengoyne 25 Year Old has been crowned Best Scotch 2025 by the prestigious Whiskey Wash Awards. This accolade highlights what we have always cherished about this extraordinary dram – its unparalleled craftsmanship and exquisite character.

From over 120 different scotch whiskies reviewed, only 12 earned the coveted Double Gold designation. Yet, it was Glengoyne 25 Year Old, matured for a quarter of a century in hand-selected sherry casks, that emerged as the Best Scotch.

“Scotch whisky doesn’t get any better than this” said industry expert Nino Kilgore-Marchetti. This luxurious dram reveals notes of dried figs, rich chocolate, and butterscotch, with a finish as decadent as its heritage.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this award-winning expression—a true celebration of time, tradition, and unmatched craftsmanship.

Slàinte Mhath,

The Glengoyne Team

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