For a Sherry Loving Palate:

Bowmore 15-Year-Old Sherry Oak Cask

Matured in hand-selected Oloroso Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks, with an Oloroso Sherry seasoned cask finish. Captures the elegance of our single malt, adding a layer of Sherry cask sweetness. Confidently rich, with natural smoke, and minerality alongside a woodier, sweeter, and fruitier finish. A showcase of masterful maturation, this deep and enigmatic 15-Year-Old Sherry Oak Cask beautifully reconciles its sweet and gently spicy persona.

43% ABV | SRP: $160

 The Classic:

Laphroaig 10-Year-Old

The original Laphroaig distilled following traditions laid down by Ian Hunter over 75 years ago. In making Laphroaig, malted barley is dried over a peat first. The smoke from this peat, found only on Islay, gives Laphroaig its vibrant, rich flavor. Those enjoying the 10-Year-Old will first notice the bold, smoky taste, followed by a hint of seaweed and a surprising sweetness. This full-bodied variant is the foundation of all Laphroaig expressions and has a long finish.

43% ABV | SRP: $60

Something Special:

Laphroaig 2025 Càirdeas: Lore Cask Strength

An expression marrying five favorite distinct casks, each with its own story to tell, the result is a non-chill filtered whisky with an intense flavor profile. It’s a journey from zesty, salty high notes to the warmth of spices, wood and pepper of Islay peat. Lore Cask Strength offers a true taste of Laphroaig with added depth and impact, putting an exciting twist on one of Laphroaig’s classic and well-loved whiskies.

59.6% ABV | SRP: $110

 A Treat to Savor:

Bärenjäger Honey Bourbon Liqueur

A uniquely rich whiskey liqueur that blends the authentic sweetness of 100% natural honey with smooth bourbon for a perfectly balanced finish. Where German craftsmanship meets American spirit, delivering the best of both worlds in every sip. Smooth enough to sip neat, bold enough to elevate cocktails, and just sweet enough to stand out.

 35% ABV | SRP: $35

Father’s Day, Thoughtfully Chosen

As Father’s Day approaches, what to get for someone who already knows what they like? Whether it’s a cult favourite whisky like the Kilkerran 8 year old, or an exceptional cognac unearthed by WV Baker, we have a plethora of interesting options to surprise and please.

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Our whisky is one of a kind. So is he. Our special 35cl bottling Cask No. 105.61: Matured to perfection celebrates the dramtastic characters in your life. 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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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

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Online Diploma in Single Malt Whisky

Prefer to study from home? Our online Diploma delivers the same robust qualification, earned remotely and navigated at your own pace. Alongside Vic Cameron’s modules covering production, you can enjoy whisky writer Dave Broom’s recent update to the World Whiskies module, marvelling as you sip your way through the evolving global whisky landscape.

“Purchasing process is super easy but delivery of tasting samples was absolutely perfect. This is my fourth online course from EWA… much better than face to face trainings due to my schedule planning.”
Erinc, Türkiye

Immediate start / self-paced

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Diploma in Single Malt Whisky

Our flagship Diploma continues to grow, bringing immersive whisky education to iconic venues in the United States and London this autumn, in addition to our Scotland home, Arniston House. With growing global demand for credible whisky expertise, these in-person Diplomas taught by Vic Cameron are designed for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.

“Vic as a trainer is in a class of its own. It’s fun to have him in front of you and he delivers profound industry knowledge and life experience in a manner that sticks and takes pressure and anxiety in the build-up to the exam away.”
Desmond, Netherlands

Upcoming dates:

14 & 15 September 2026 – Arniston House
26 & 27 October 2026 – 7 WTC, New York
29 & 30 October 2026 – Moonshine University, Kentucky
3 & 4 November 2026 – WSET School London
18 & 19 February 2027 – Arniston House
6 & 7 May 2027 – Arniston House
23 & 24 September 2027 — Arniston House

Earlybird pricing (£200 off) is available for US & London dates until midnight on 19 June, so now is the perfect time to secure your place.

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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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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

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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.

*Offer available until 21 June 2026

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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.

Discover Our Core Range

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.