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Aberdeen Whisky Shop PAUL LAUNOIS RELEASE 2026 – Scotch Whisky News

Ardnamurchan AD/Paul Launois Release 2026
This single malt release from Ardnamurchan Distillery on the west coast of Scotland is an unpeated spirit. It initially aged in 10 bourbon barrels before it was finished in French Oak Paul Launois champagne casks. Bottled by Ardnamurchan Distillery, at natural cask strength, natural colour and no chill filtration.

NOSE Tangy orange icing, rum and raisin ice-cream and salted caramel. Lemon curd, orange blossom, pencil shavings, wine gums and Sauternes. Gentle waft of lemon thyme and powdered lemonade.
PALATE Rich, dry wood character up front with macadamia nut, citric acidity from nose still coming through. Nutmeg, peach, crème de cacao, sharp vanilla and light Szechuan peppercorn tickling the palate.
FINISH Dry up front, shifting to moderately lush fruity mid-palate with zippy acidity on the finish.

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Big Peat 6 Years Old Double Grand Cru Edition – Scotch Whisky News

Big Peat 6 Years Old Double Grand Cru Edition

ABV: 50.5% | Vol: 70cl

£58.33

Savour the rare experience of Big Peat Double Grand Cru edition, a defining release within our Signature Series. For the first time, Big Peat’s iconic Islay smoke meets double Wine Cask influence – matured in Bordeaux oak and finished in Rioja – bringing layers of rich dark fruits, chocolate, espresso and warming spices. This is classic Big Peat reimagined, culminating in a lingering finish of charred oak and a subtle tannic grip. Limited to just 330 bottles, this is a release created for those who pursue rarity, complexity and craft.

Big Peat is a marriage of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies only from the island of Islay. With Caol Ila spirit bringing sweetness, Bowmore the perfect balance, Ardbeg a medicinal, earthy quality and Port Ellen, a degree of elegance, Big Peat represents all that is Islay in a bottle. Part of the Remarkable Regional Malts range, the ultimate distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions.

Heaven Hill Celebrating This Year’s Sales Award Winners – American Whiskey News

Celebrating This Year’s Sales Award Winners

Our growth isn’t just measured in cases shipped or awards earned… It’s built bottle by bottle and relationship by relationship. Every sale is a story of connection, trust, and shared success.

That’s why we are proud to recognize this year’s Heaven Hill Brands Sales Award Winners: The Regional Managers and Distributor Partners whose achievements over the last fiscal year embody what it means to Thrive Together.

2026 Regional Manager of the Year
Cole Armstrong
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

This year, Cole Armstrong set the pace and earned the highest individual sales honor at Heaven Hill Brands. As Regional Manager of the Year, Cole’s consistent performance and trusted leadership stood out across the business.

Representing our portfolio with excellence and building strong distributor partnerships along the way, Cole has exemplified what it means to raise the bar, delivering results while embodying the spirit of “Many Spirits. One Team.”

2026 Brand Award Winners

Elijah Craig – Illinois
Chris Tabor, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Evan Williams – New Jersey
David Tabachnik, Regional Manager
Allied Beverage Group

Heaven Hill – Pennsylvania
Art Schomp, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

These awards honor more than sales milestones. They reflect the heart of our business: strong partnerships, shared wins, and a culture built on accountability and trust. To every Regional Manager and Partner recognized, thank you for the energy, integrity and commitment you bring to building beloved brands and lasting relationships. Your work is a powerful reminder that at Heaven Hill, we don’t just sell spirits, we lift them all across the world.

Cotswolds Distillery ‘Highly Commended: Sustainable Distillery’ – English Whisky News

Highly Commended: Sustainable Distillery

Sustainability is central to how we work at the Cotswolds Distillery, from caring for the landscape around us to reducing our environmental impact behind the scenes. This commitment is brought to life through initiatives such as our Wetlands Ecological Treatment System, a living reed-bed landscape that treats the majority of our production wastewater on site while supporting local wildlife. To be highly commended in the Sustainable Distillery category is a meaningful acknowledgement of this approach, and of our belief in doing things thoughtfully, responsibly and with the future in mind. Take a look at the video below to discover more about our wetlands.

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Cotswolds Distillery ‘Highly Commended’ Brand Ambassador Rob Patchett – English Whisky News

Congratulations to our Head of Global Advocacy, Rob Patchett, who has been highly commended for Brand Ambassador – World Whisky of the Year award. Since joining the Cotswolds Distillery in 2022, Rob has been a passionate ambassador for our spirits, sharing his knowledge and unmistakable enthusiasm with whisky lovers across the globe. This recognition celebrates the way he brings our story to life, one conversation, tasting and perfectly poured dram at a time.

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D&M California ‘Producer Spotlight – Bardstown Bourbon Company’ – American Whiskey News

COMBINING INNOVATION, COLLABORATION AND TRADITION ON THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL!

Founded in 2014, Bardstown Bourbon Company may be a relative newbie on the Kentucky Bourbon scene, but in just over a decade, they have emerged as one of the top 10 distilleries in the US by volume, as well as the largest custom distiller in the country. Key to achieving that status has has been their incessant commitment to innovation which is most obviously evidenced in their state-of-the-art production facility, widely considered the most sophisticated in the industry with cutting-edge techniques, technology and equipment. They are also distinct in their ongoing pursuit of collaborative opportunities with world-class partners outside of their immediate industry, e.g. wine, brandy and other spirits producers, to craft whiskies with unique and intriguing finishes. At the same time, they honor time-tested distillation traditions and maintain a focus on craftsmanship in their relentless pursuit of excellence.

The result of this three-pronged philosophy of innovation, collaboration and tradition is a product portfolio that consistently garners the highest critical acclaim along with an ever-growing consumer fan base that seemingly can’t get enough of what they have to offer. We are proud to present our current selections from the Bardstown collection and can assure that there will be more from where these came from in the months and years ahead.

Cheers!

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The Whisky Exchange ‘Discover How Scotch Whisky Came To Be’ – Scotch Whisky News

How Scotch Whisky Came To Be

With International Scotch Day on February 8, it’s the perfect time to explore what makes Scotch whisky, Scotch. Each bottle is a distilled Scottish spirit made from grain and matured in oak casks. From simple ingredients – cereals, water, yeast and oak – comes one of the world’s most diverse and complex drinks, shaped by more than 250 distilleries across Scotland, each interpreting them in its own way.

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Hard To Find Whisky ‘Lochlea Single Malt’ ~ Scotch Whisky News

Lochlea is an independent and family-owned craft whisky distillery located in the Lowlands region of Scotland to the south of Kilmarnock. It is a farm distillery that grows all of the barley used in production. The farm is the former home of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, who lived and worked there between 1777 and 1784.

Their inaugural release was released in 2021 and since then a flurry of limited edition and cask strength variants have been launched. Lochlea produces a robust cereal-led style of spirit. This is heavier than the regular style associated with the Lowlands, which are known to be light and delicate with floral and grassy notes.

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Douglas Laing Tormore 35 Years Old XOP x Scallywag at Aberdeen Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

Douglas Laing

Tormore 35 Years Old XOP x Scallywag

ABV: 46.2% 70 cL

Celebrating 75 years of Douglas Laing’s distinguished heritage, this exceptional Tormore 35 Years Old represents a masterful collaboration between the iconic Scallywag and the prestigious XOP Black series. This rare expression captures seven and a half decades of uncompromising craftsmanship and whisky excellence, delivering a sophisticated malt that honours the brand’s legacy whilst showcasing the depth and complexity that only time can bestow. A truly remarkable milestone release for discerning collectors.

This single malt from Tormore Distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland was distilled in May 1988 and aged in a single Sherry Butt for 35 years. It was bottled in September 2023 by Douglas Laing at natural cask strength, natural colour and no chill filtration.

£370.00

 

The Whisky Exchange ‘Save £10 on Frey Ranch Bottled in Bond Rye’ – American Whiskey News

Save £10 on Frey Ranch Bottled in Bond Rye

Rich and full-bodied, with aromas of ryebread and caramel that fill the nose, Frey Ranch Bottled-in-Bond Rye delivers a classic American rye experience with depth and character. And now, with £10 off, it’s the perfect time to pick up a bottle.

Continue your journey with more outstanding American whiskies on offer. From the layered notes of Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon and the bold pepperiness of Stoll & Wolfe Single Barrel Rye, to the classic full-bodied vanilla and dark sugar sweetness of Henry McKenna, new sipping experiences await.

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