Merry Christmas!


Still struggling with Christmas gift ideas? Our shop beside Whiski Rooms is open right up till Xmas Eve with an array of delightfully Scottish gifts and treats.
Our gift vouchers make great gifts, so versatile and can be used in all three of our Whiski Venues so take your pick from Whiski Bar on the Royal Mile with its live music every night tor the romantic Whiski Rooms or indulge in a delicious whisky tasting in our shop or just buy a bottle of something tasty with your gift voucher – we ‘ve got it covered.
Our Whisky tastings run daily and cover our Introduction to Whisky, Whisky and Chocolate and Whisky and Cheese tastings and also for the more experienced whisky drinker we can do our Premium Whisky Tastings – something for everyone and fun guaranteed, no experience necessary !
The best thing is you can schedule your gift voucher to arrive when you want it to – all easy convenient and order online from the comfort of home.


We’re very pleased to present the 2025 Victoria Whisky Festival. The Victoria Whisky Festival will run through Thursday the 16th, Friday the 17th, Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of January 2025 at the 5-star Hotel Grand Pacific located on Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. To order tickets please contact Frank Hudson at info@victoriawhiskyfestival.com


The Hotel Grand Pacific (Named the #1 Hotel in Canada by Conde’ Nast Magazine) is offering a special room rate for Festival attendees of C$179 + taxes per night for a Victoria guest room and $209 + taxes for a Signature guest room. Standard upgrade fees will apply. Space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Contact the hotel directly at 1-800-663-7550 or email at reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com. Please quote JAN25WHISKY in order to receive the Victoria Whisky Festival special rate.
* Please note, tickets are nonrefundable.


In the embrace of the longest night, we find the promise of returning light
The longest night of the year has arrived, we at Glengoyne wish you a joyous and peaceful Winter Solstice. We hope this season brings warmth and light to you and your loved ones. We are thrilled at the response the Winter Solstice 2024 limited release has had from the Glengoyne family. This limited release draws inspiration from a year-long solargraphy project, capturing the sun’s journey over Glengoyne Distillery throughout the year. As the nights grow shorter, we eagerly anticipate its return. We have a very limited number of bottles remaining – Don’t miss out on this final chance to own a bottle of our Winter Solstice whisky, crafted to celebrate the season’s spirit.


We’re very pleased to present the 2025 Victoria Whisky Festival. The Victoria Whisky Festival will run through Thursday the 16th, Friday the 17th, Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of January 2025 at the 5-star Hotel Grand Pacific located on Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. To order tickets please contact Frank Hudson at info@victoriawhiskyfestival.com


The Hotel Grand Pacific (Named the #1 Hotel in Canada by Conde’ Nast Magazine) is offering a special room rate for Festival attendees of C$179 + taxes per night for a Victoria guest room and $209 + taxes for a Signature guest room. Standard upgrade fees will apply. Space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Contact the hotel directly at 1-800-663-7550 or email at reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com. Please quote JAN25WHISKY in order to receive the Victoria Whisky Festival special rate.
* Please note, tickets are nonrefundable.

SAZERAC COMPANY NAMED AMERICAN WHISKEY PRODUCER OF THE YEAR AT 2024 INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE
In addition to the top honor, Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon was awarded the prestigious “Trophy” award, the highest medal awarded within the tasting category
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Sazerac Company, one of the world’s largest distilled spirits companies, has been named the American Whiskey Producer of the Year at the 2024 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for the fifth consecutive year. Now in its 29th year, the ISC is a premier competition founded on a rigorous and independent judging process. The competition, which receives thousands of entries from more than 70 countries worldwide, truly promotes outstanding quality spirits from across the globe.
Determined by a weighted points system, the American Whiskey Producer of the Year Award is an esteemed recognition honoring the best performing spirits producers in a single category. Winning a total of 46 medals across all brands, Sazerac Company won 32 medals in the American Whiskey category.
“We are humbled to receive the American Whiskey Producer of the Year award for the fifth consecutive year,” said Harlen Wheatley, Sazerac Master Distiller. “This award is more than just an honor- it’s a testament to our team’s relentless dedication, craftsmanship, and passion for making quality spirits. As we celebrate this achievement, we are reminded that consistency and innovation go hand in hand with creating award-winning whiskey.”
At the top of the category was Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon, which was awarded a prestigious “trophy” award, the highest medal awarded within the tasting category. Other whiskeys in Sazerac’s portfolio that took home top medals in the competition include:
Additional spirits across the total Sazerac portfolio that received top honors include:
All spirits entered into the ISC are judged over a rigorous 23-day process of blind tastings by more than 75 respected and experienced industry professionals. Each judge assesses the products’ aroma, appearance, taste and finish, which is combined to determine which medal can be awarded.
Results from the 2024 International Spirits Challenge can be found here.

About Sazerac:
With over 400 years of history, Sazerac is one of the world’s largest distilled spirits companies. Now in the fourth generation of the current family ownership, Sazerac strives each day to bring the finest spirits to consumers and communities around the world.
Over 500 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac portfolio, including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, Weller, The Last Drop Distillers, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Southern Comfort, Wheatley Vodka, Meyers’s Rum, White X Cognac, Sazerac de Forge Cognac, Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, and many more.
Sazerac is also the steward of many fine distilleries internationally, including Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, United States; Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac in Cognac, France; Paul John Distillery in Goa, India; and Lough Gill Distillery in County Sligo, Ireland. Additional impressive locations can be found in New Orleans, Montréal, London, Cork and Sydney, to name a few.
To learn more visit www.sazerac.com.