We’re bringing back a fan favorite! Virginia Distillery Co. has once again teamed up with Goose Island Beer Co. to create Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Cask Finish American Single Malt Whisky — the second edition of this collaboration.  The first edition recently earned Double Gold and 95 points at the 2025 Global Whisky Challenge.

Aged for over five years in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in casks that once held Goose Island’s legendary Bourbon County Brand Stout, just twenty barrels were sourced for this release. The scent of rich mocha, banana bread, and honeyed nougat merges on the palate with malty beer, a hint of cinnamon, and lingering molasses.

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Glencadam Distillery welcomes new leadership ahead of landmark visitor centre launch

Glencadam Distillery has appointed Michael van der Veen as brand home manager and Lauren Oliver as deputy brand home manager to enhance the future offering at the new state-of-the-art visitor centre, as anticipation builds for the unveiling this autumn.

Both Michael and Lauren bring with them a wealth of experience in the whisky industry and will play a pivotal role in shaping an unforgettable experience at the Brechin destination, set to open in the distillery’s bicentenary year.

Michael, who holds a SVQ Diploma in Single Malt Whisky (EWA) and WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, has over 25 years of experience within the hospitality sector. He joins Glencadam from the Kingsbarns and Darnley’s Distilleries where he was the visitor experience manager, curating educational and engaging experiences. The Netherlands-native also previously held food and beverage and customer experience roles at prestigious private members clubs Skibo Castle and The Eden Club, as well as the five-star Links House at Royal Dornoch.

Michael van der Veen, brand home manager, said: “I love working in whisky and Glencadam Distillery’s values resonate deeply, with a true appreciation for the rich history, heritage and craftsmanship behind the brand.”

“As part of an independently owned business, this role gives me the opportunity to help shape a truly immersive, memorable experience here in the Highlands as we let visitors into the heart of what makes Glencadam truly special with 200 years of stories, substance and soul to uncover.”

Lauren, who holds a GCD in Distilling & Brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling, has over a decade of experience in the whisky sector working in distilleries across the Highlands and Speyside regions. Joining from her role as visitor experience manager at Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery, Lauren is perfectly suited to bring Glencadam’s story alive.

Lauren Oliver, deputy brand home manager, added: “Having spent over a decade immersed in the world of Scotch, I’ve developed not just a deep technical knowledge, but an ever-growing passion for sharing the story of the ‘water of life”

“Being part of the team at Glencadam at such a monumental time as the distillery celebrates 200 years of whisky-making heritage is a fantastic opportunity – one I’m proud to be part of. It’s an exciting chapter for the whisky community but also the entire Angus community as we prepare to open up the world of Glencadam.”

With the visitor centre due to open to the public in late autumn, these appointments mark a key milestone in the project’s journey. The opening is also expected to bring a welcome boost to the Angus economy, generating fresh opportunities and investment in the local area.

The development of the new visitor centre comes at a momentous time for Glencadam as the distillery celebrates its 200th anniversary. Dating back to 1825, Glencadam is one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries, steeped in history, heritage and tradition, handcrafting single malt Scotch whisky in a process that’s remained unchanged for two centuries.

The new visitor centre will allow visitors and locals alike to explore Glencadam’s vibrant story, with a dedicated exhibition space showcasing the history of the East Highland distillery and its surroundings. The visitor centre will also house a retail space and tasting rooms, as well as a whisky lounge, café and function suite for corporate hospitality and private hire.

Keep up to date with progress via www.GlencadamWhisky.com or follow on social @GlencadamWhisky.

Note: There has been no impact to production during the construction period.

Glencadam Distillery

Established in 1825, Glencadam Distillery is steeped in history, heritage and tradition, handcrafting single malt Scotch whisky in a process that’s remained unchanged for 200 years. In 2021, Glencadam Distillery re-installed a working internal waterwheel, modelled on the original which was used to power the distillery back in in 1825.

One of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, Glencadam was mothballed for several years before it was purchased and re-opened by Angus Dundee Distillers in 2003.

Today, Glencadam’s multi-award-winning range includes American Oak Reserve, Reserva Andalucía, the 10-Year-Old, 13-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old, 18-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old expressions, as well as a series of special cask finishes.

Visit www.glencadamwhisky.com to find out more.

Major milestone for world whisky with the launch of Sullivans Cove 25 Years Old

Sullivans Cove has earned its status as a pioneer of new world whisky. Founded in Tasmania in 1994, the distillery was among the vanguard of new whisky producers — not just in Australia, but in the worldwide development of whiskies outside of the spirit’s traditional heartlands.

Award-Winning Single Malts- In 2014, the Sullivans Cove cemented its international reputation when it won World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards for its 12-year-old French Oak single-cask whisky — the first distillery outside of Scotland or Japan to do so. Its win shook the whisky landscape, defying expectations of where in the world the best single malt whiskies could come from.

Since then, Sullivans Cove has maintained its world-class status, winning the title of World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt consecutively in 2018 and 2019 for its American Oak and French Oak expressions, showcasing the distillery’s expertise in the precise maturation of single malt whisky.

A Quarter-Century Milestone

Now, Sullivans Cove is marking another major milestone. Revealed this week, Sullivans Cove 25 Years Old is the oldest single malt whisky ever bottled in Australia — and the implications go beyond one country. It’s a significant moment in the coming of age of new world whisky, offering a first taste of high-age statement single malt from non-traditional whisky regions.

The distillery has revealed two single-cask, quarter-century bottlings: Single Cask No HH0056, matured in an American oak ex-bourbon barrel, with a yield of 134 bottles, which will be available by invitation only. With a more generous — although still extremely exclusive — output of 349 bottles, the second release is from Single Cask No HH0010.

Sullivans Cove is releasing its 25 Years Old Single Cask HH0010 by ballot — meaning you have the opportunity taste this highly limited bottling for yourself. Sign up to the ballot for your chance to claim a bottle.

Interesting and Delicious

Matured in a 300-litre American oak second fill cask, the 25-year-old Cask No HH0010 balances “the interesting and the delicious”, according to Heather Tillott, distillery manager. “HH0010 is one of the defining casks in shaping Sullivans Cove’s approach to careful maturation,” she added.

The casks were laid down in 1999 by Patrick Maguire, former Sullivans Cove distillery manager and owner. Patrick couldn’t know then, in the nascent years of Australian whisky, that two-and-a-half decades later these two casks would come to represent the coming of age of new world whisky.

“To see two of our casks mature out to 25 years is something we did not expect,” admitted Patrick. He added, “We had hope that our locally grown barley and pure Tasmanian water would be the basis for great things.”

Precision, Perfected

The hope came true: Sullivans Cove’s expert use of Tasmania’s ingredients and climate has proven itself repeatedly, through its awards, milestones, and international recognition.

Every step in Sullivans Cove’s whisky making is designed to create the ideal conditions for long maturations. Extended fermentation times create rich and complex wash that is distilled in Charentais-style alembic stills. A traditional worm tub condenser adds clarity and texture to the nuanced spirit. Casks are expertly selected — Sullivans Cove uses exclusively large casks, which over the years develop the spirit into a complex, layered whisky.

At the time of its founding, Sullivans Cove was a bold leap: a purpose-built single malt whisky distillery, on the opposite side of the globe from the style’s traditional Scottish home. It takes trust, patience, and a wholehearted respect for the spirit to create a long-aged spirit from these origins, but Sullivans Cove’s dedication to craftmanship and precision was indefatigable.

Thirty years on, the distillery has shown that world-class single malts can come from any region — whether its whisky traditions are years, decades, or centuries old.

Wish to discuss Sullivans Cove award winning range with their team, please email concierge@sullivanscove.com

NEW RELEASE

HARMONY COLLECTION INSPIRED BY ORGANIC CHERRYWOOD LAPSANG TEA

We are delighted to share that The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired By Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea is available exclusively at The Macallan Global Airport Boutiques and select duty free locations around the world from the 1st October 2025. There will be limited availability worldwide.

This limited annual Collection explores our future packaging journey by embracing the use of organic materials and creating beauty from resources at the end of their natural lives.

Harmony Collection Inspired By Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea is a collaboration with JING, producers of exceptional teas. A coming together to celebrate the parallels between The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and single garden tea.

 EXPLORE THE WHISKY

Inspired By Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea is matured in a combination of sherry seasoned European and American oak casks and has taken inspiration from JING’s Organic Cherrywood Lapsang.

NATURAL COLOUR

Patinated cherrywood.

AROMA

Rich toffee and dates with warming spice, bursts of ripe berries and charred citrus peel, all enveloped with an aromatic charred oak smoke.

PALATE

Creamy toffee and rich citrus with vibrant oak spices, sweet and malty follow with a whisp of smoke to finish.

FINISH

Creamy and sweet aromatic oak.

ABV

44.9%

Hatozaki Finest Whisky

A premium blend of whiskies, aged up to 12 years in barrel with a minimum malt. Light in style with a rich backbone of malt whisky character. Cereal notes and a light sweetness allow for the whisky to be used in both highball and straight pours. The Yonezawa family’s experimentation with distilling started over a century ago, in 1917, and has been part of their legacy ever since. The distillery sits on the coast, swept by sea winds and salty breezes, which gives many benefits for the aging of whisky.

40% ABV | SRP: $45.99 |

(Photo Credit: Hatozaki Whisky)

Look Inside Loch Lomond Group’s Newly Opened Luss Distillery

 Luss Distillery is now open for whisky enthusiasts to discover

Luss Distillery, a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience centre by Loch Lomond Group is officially open.

The 5,362 sq.m site on the banks of Loch Lomond in the heart of the village of Luss was repurposed from the historic Luss smokehouse and surrounding land on Church Road. It has been transformed into a vibrant destination for whisky  connoisseurs and curious spirits newcomers alike. The venue comprises of four distinctive buildings – a retail space and an immersive whisky discovery area.

The new state-of-the-art attraction will be a dedicated brand home for the independent distiller’s multi-award award-winning Loch Lomond Whiskies, known for its adventurous spirit. The retail space will also showcase the group’s extensive portfolio of other whiskies, champagne and spirits including Glen Scotia and Littlemill.

Set to draw thousands of budding explorers and tourists, the new destination will offer guided tours, a fully immersive discovery centre, whisky tastings, and a premium food and drink offering.

Colin Matthews, Founder and CEO of Loch Lomond Group and council member of the Scotch Whisky Association said:

“The opening of our new state-of-the-art Luss Distillery marks a major milestone for Loch Lomond Group. This investment reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and growth in Scotland’s spirits industry, while also creating new jobs and supporting the local community.

“Luss Distillery is our new brand home and a destination where visitors can step behind the scenes, see how our whiskies are crafted with passion, and taste our expressions that have earned many international awards and acclaim.

“Every detail has been designed to celebrate the character of our spirits and the stunning landscape that inspires them, and we look forward to welcoming our first visitors this week.”

Luss Distillery was designed by Paul Hodgkiss Designs to invoke a calming connection to nature. The acclaimed designers used natural materials throughout, and framed designs to make the most of the striking scenic views that surround the destination.  A symbolic beacon shape has also been woven into the DNA of the design in a nod to nearby Ben Lomond, once known as the ‘Beacon Mountain’.

Paul Hodgkiss, Interior Designer behind the project, said:  “Designing Luss Distillery was a unique opportunity to celebrate the heritage and innovation of Loch Lomond Group’s celebrated brands.

“We wanted the design to feel rooted in its surroundings while welcoming visitors into a peaceful, contemporary space. A defining feature is the series of distinctive diamond windows, these not only create a strong visual identity but also flood the interiors with natural light, opening up dramatic views of the surrounding landscape.

“The result is a distillery that reflects the character of the spirits while connecting visitors to the beauty of Loch Lomond itself.”

Luss Distillery will be open daily from 10am-5pm.

Planning permission for Luss Distillery was secured in February from Argyle and Bute Council and Luss Estates.

For more information about The Loch Lomond Group, please visit www.lochlomondgroup.com.

About the Loch Lomond Group

• Loch Lomond Group is an independent distiller based in Alexandria and is home to several multi- 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.

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
• 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

 Booker’s The Reserves 2025 (LTO)

The Reserves’ is an annual, limited-release series by Freddie, to commemorate his grandaddy, 6^th Generation Master Distiller Booker Noe, and his contributions to the bourbon world. The 2025 batch tells the story of some well-traveled barrels: first used to age the beloved Booker’s 30th Anniversary release, then shipped to Jalisco where the Camarena family filled them with El Tesoro’s 85th Anniversary tequila. Finally, those same agave-seasoned barrels returned to Clermont, Kentucky, where Freddie Noe finished a hand-selected batch of Booker’s inside them. This is the very first time across the entire Beam portfolio that a product is finished in tequila barrels.  60.5% – 65% ABV | SRP: $129.99 |

Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 12 YR

the spring season of 2013. This prized liquid was aged for 12 long years in 4 distinct warehouses in Clermont, Kentucky to ensure incredible consistency and gently flavor mellowing over time. This unfiltered, cask-strength American rye delivers a distinct and rich liquid, full of balanced rye spice flavor complimented by notes of vanilla, caramel, and charred oak complexity. 53% – 65% ABV (varies per release) | SRP: $109.99 |

Baker’s High-Rye Bourbon

An expression that pays homage to Baker’s trucking business, where he delivered grains to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. During this time, he developed an appreciation for different grains and their influence on whiskey. This high-rye recipe has 2x the standard amount of rye in Baker’s Bourbon and is a continuation of our innovation journey, celebrating Baker Beam and all that he did for our distillery. This liquid is distilled to a 107 proof and barreled and aged for a minimum of 7 years, allowing the bourbon to pull more caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla flavor from the barrel wood. 53.5% ABV | SRP: $74.99

Baker’s 13-Year-Old

This limited edition bottling of special 13-year single barrel liquid explores how time and location in the warehouse drives distinction from barrel to barrel. Baker’s base bourbon is distilled to a lower proof and barreled and aged for a minimum of 13 years. This extra-aged expression allows the bourbon to pull more toasted nut, fruit, and vanilla flavor from the barrel wood. 53.5% ABV | SRP: $149.99 |

Photo Credit: Suntory Global Spirits

The Epicurean 12 Years Old

Côte Rôtie Cask Finish

Discover a new level of Lowland refinement with this distinguished addition to our Signature Series. Our Epicurean 12 Years Old has been finished in prestigious Côte Rôtie casks – the celebrated Northern Rhône red wine barrels – bringing a luxurious richness to this classic Lowland malt. The result is a Whisky of vibrant fruit, subtle spice, and elegant depth. With only 240 bottles available worldwide, and exclusively online, this is a release defined by rarity and sophistication.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Honeyed sweetness, raspberries, black cherry & spiced oak

Palate: Juicy dark fruits, toasted oak, vanilla & gentle tannins

Finish: Lingering cinnamon and thick molasses

EXPLORE

That’s right, our whisky club’s first exclusive casks from acclaimed independent bottler Signatory Vintage are almost here! Discover Adam’s rationale for choosing these casks, and hear his impressions as he pops the cork on the first two bottles ever opened of these special limited edition single malt and single grain whiskies. Pre order right now at www.strathliquor.com/whisky-folk and save 15% on your bottles.

New Wire Works Port Cask matures into the

Wire Works Provenance Core Range

 White Peak Distillery unveils the third core range product under the newly named

Provenance Core Range: celebrating place, craft and the legacy of making

Nearly eight years ago, White Peak Distillery laid down its first casks with a clear vision: to create an English single malt whisky defined by a sense of place and rooted in English provenance and heritage. This month, that journey takes another defining step with the launch of Wire Works Port Cask, the third whisky to join the newly-named Wire Works Provenance Core Range.

Wire Works Port Cask — A Culmination of Flavour and Patience

Since White Peak’s earliest days, Port casks have formed a select part of the Wire Works inventory. The Distillery previously released Double Oak Port, Full Port and a Distillery-exclusive hand-fill, all limited edition and matured in Tawny Port casks. Earlier this year, the Distillery explored a new path with Port Wine LBV, a release finished in Late Bottled Vintage Port barriques. Each of these casks brought something unique, but together they have built the foundation for the latest release: Wire Works Port Cask.

Alongside previously released core products Caduro and Bourbon Barrel, this whisky sees a return to Tawny Port, developing layers of dried fruit, jammy red berries, marzipan and caramel sweetness – the perfect partner for the lightly-peated house style.

This new whisky is a vatting of fresh Tawny Port barriques from Dias Cooperage with first-fill American oak ex-bourbon barrels, creating a spirit that bridges the richness of Port with the vibrancy of White Peak’s spirit. The result is both familiar and new — Wire Works at its heart, but with a bold, fruit-driven profile that captures the evolution of the distillery’s Port story. 

A Core Range Defined By Place 

The Wire Works Provenance Core Range embodies White Peak’s philosophy – a flavour-before-cask approach to whisky-making, rooted in a deep respect for Derbyshire’s industrial heritage and legacy of innovation. Every drop is made with a commitment to full life-cycle provenance at the Wire Works (where the Distillery is based), with mashing, fermentation, distillation, maturation and bottling all carried out onsite.

“Almost a decade since we started, it feels like a coming of age to be able to add a 3^rd release to our Wire Works Provenance Core Range, which will form the foundation for the future of the Distillery alongside Caduro and Bourbon Barrel. Whisky requires long-term attention to detail, and an acceptance that nothing can be rushed, and our new Port Cask embodies this considered approach, together with our other two core products.” Max Vaughan Founder.

The Wire Works Provenance Core Range:

• Wire Works Caduro (launched in 2023); first fill bourbon barrels / ex-red wine STR barriques (IWSC Gold 23, Toyko Whisky & Spirits Competition – Gold 2025)
• Wire Works Bourbon Barrel (launched in 2024); first fill bourbon barrels (IWSC Gold 24)
• Wire Works Port Cask (2025) – first fill bourbon barrels & fresh Tawny Port barriques

Together, these whiskies form a collection of lightly-peated, flavour-driven English single malts that carry the spirit of White Peak’s UNESCO World Heritage home on the banks of the River Derwent in Derbyshire. Each expression is crafted with the same meticulous house style: a long, seven-day fermentation using a bespoke yeast blend – including spent brewers’ yeast from the award-winning local Thornbridge Brewery. This is followed by slow distillation in traditional, copper pot stills, designed in-house and hand-built in Scotland, to maximise depth and character. Maturation takes place in carefully selected premium oak casks sourced direct from family-owned distilleries and cooperages, with thoughtful cask fill strength and fill volume ensuring a final spirit of richness, balance and character. 

Wire Works Port Cask tasting notes:

• Nose: Bakewell pudding, milk chocolate, cinder toffee, candied ginger
• Palate: Strawberries and cream, marzipan, lemon curd, vanilla fudge
• Finish: Cherry pie filling, bonfire toffee, hibiscus and eucalyptus

Bottled at 50.2% ABV, non-chill filtered and 100% natural colour, Wire Works Port Cask is available nationwide from Friday 17^th October via White Peak’s Distillery shop and UK trade partners, plus international partners shortly after, RRP: £65 (per 70cl).

The other products in Wire Works Provenance Core Range, Caduro (RRP: £60) and Bourbon Barrel (RRP: £65) are also available via the Distillery Shop and UK trade partners across the UK and international partners.

White Peak Distillery: Wire Works Awards October 2025

INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION (IWSC)

2022 First Release: Silver

2022 Best Contemporary Design: Wire Works Whisky

2023 Caduro: Gold

2024 Caduro: Silver

2025 Bourbon Barrel: Gold

THE GLOBAL WORLD WHISKY MASTERS

2022 Necessary Evil Finish: Gold

2022 Small Batch: Gold

2023 Alter Ego: Masters

2023 Caduro: Gold

2023 Design & Packaging: Masters

2024 Caduro: Gold

2024 Bourbon Barrel: Silver

2025 Necessary Evil Finish: Masters

2025 Port Wine LBV: Silver

WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS

2024 Virgin Oak (English small batch single malt batch single malt no age statement) Gold & Category Winner

2024 Over Smoke (English small batch single malt no age statement) Gold & Category Winner

2025 Peated Quarter Cask: Gold & Category Winner, England Single Cask, Single Malt Winner

2025 Rum Cask Finish: Gold & Category Winner, England Single Malt Winner

2025 Madeira Finish: Gold & Category Winner

2025 Caduro Cask Finish: Silver

INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE (ISC)

2023 Caduro & Virgin Oak: Silver

2024 Alter Ego & Full Port: Silver

TOKYO WHISKY & SPIRITS COMPETITION

2025 Caduro: Gold

2025 Alter Ego: Gold 

ENGLISH WHISKY AWARDS (PUBLIC VOTE)

2024 Best English Whisky: Bourbon Barrel

2024 Best English Whisky Distillery

ONLINE SCOTCH WHISKY AWARDS

2024 Bourbon Barrel: Peoples Choice Award World Whisky Category

GREAT TASTE AWARD

2024 Caduro: 2 stars