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Diageo ‘Discovering our Scotland Brand Homes’ – Scotch Whisky News

Discovering our Scotland Brand Homes

There is no better way to discover Scotch than at one of our Scottish brand homes or distilleries.

From the Highlands to the Lowlands, and across the Islands, each year our world-class attractions welcome millions of guests from across the globe to immerse themselves in the world of Scotch, meet the craftspeople behind our iconic liquids and discover the magic of Scotland.

Whether it’s a dram of Talisker on the rugged shores of Skye, The Singleton of Glen Ord moments from the North Coast 500 or a Johnnie Walker cocktail at Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh – you’re invited to enjoy our Scotch, your way.

We asked Daffyd Pugh Williams, Managing Director, Scottish Brand Homes, why he thinks these experiences are so unique.

Explore the Craigellachie Range at The Whisky Exchange – Scotch Whisky News

Explore the Craigellachie Range

Discover the bold, characterful style of Craigellachie with a range that showcases its distinctive tropical fruit and malty depth. The 13 Year Old opens with vibrant notes of mango, pineapple and glazed ham, while the 17 Year Old brings creamy cereals, vanilla and charred oak.

The 23 Year Old completes the line-up with layers of malty sweetness and subtle herbal spice, lifted by hints of vanilla and menthol freshness. Every bottle showcases the distillery’s signature Speyside richness, combining depth, texture and individuality.

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The Whisky Exchange ‘Discover the whiskies of Islay’ – Scotch Whisky News

A Guide to Islay Whisky

The island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides is known for heavily peated whiskies with a distinctive sense of place. So, if you like your single malts on the smoky side this is the perfect place to look. But what many people don’t realise, is that not all Islay whisky is smoky.

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Benbecula Distillery ‘New Investment & Whisky Advocate Feature – Scotch Whisky News

Benbecula Secures £1.5M Investment

We’re proud to share some exciting news: Benbecula Distillery has secured a £1.5 million investment from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland, delivered via Maven Capital Partners.

This is the fund’s first equity investment in the Highlands & Islands, and it marks an important milestone for us at the distillery and our island community.

The investment will help us scale production, expand our team on the island, and enhance our visitor experiences, ensuring we can keep laying down spirit for generations to come. It’s a vote of confidence in the Outer Hebrides’ potential and in our vision to craft a whisky that reflects this remarkable place.

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Cask Programme in the Spotlight

Since launching our 2025 Private Cask Programme in September, we’ve been delighted by the response, with strong interest from whisky enthusiasts around the world.  The story behind the programme, and what makes it unique to the Outer Hebrides, was recently featured by Whisky Advocate, one of the world’s leading whisky publications. Read the full feature here → Whisky Advocate: Benbecula Distillery Cask Ownership

Casks are moving quickly but you can still secure your 2025 Benbecula Cask — just a few months left!

The Evolution of the Pot Still in Scotland by Iain Russell, Part 1 – Scotch Whisky News

The Evolution of the Pot Still in Scotland by Iain Russell, Part 1

The pot still is one of Scotch whisky’s most enduring symbols but its form and function have evolved dramatically over the centuries. In this first instalment, whisky historian Iain Russell explores how early cauldrons became copper stills, how taxation spurred innovation and how distillers balanced speed, flavour and tradition.

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Discover Macallan Double Cask and Sherry Oak Collections – Scotch Whisky News

THE MACALLAN SHERRY OAK AND DOUBLE CASK COLLECTIONS

The Macallan Sherry Oak and Double Cask Collections celebrate the story of our sherry journey. The Macallan Sherry Oak Collection has a character led by sherry seasoned European oak casks and reveals a rich and complex flavour profile that can be explored across the 12, 18, 25 and 30 Years Old expressions. The Macallan Double Cask Collection is the perfect combination of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks. This balance delivers a smooth and creamy flavour profile, from Double Cask 12, 15, 18 and 30 Years Old expressions. ​Explore the ranges available to purchase on our Online Boutique.

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NEW SIGNATORY SINGLE MALTS at K&L California – Scotch Whisky News

SIGNATORY

Signatory Vintage is widely regarded as one of the most discerning and respected independent bottlers of Scotch whisky in the world. With a commitment to quality and individuality, Signatory bottles one cask at a time—highlighting the distinct color, aroma, and flavor profile that each cask uniquely imparts.

 2015 Miltonduff 9 Year Old “Signatory Vintage” 100 U.S. Proof Edition #4 1st Fill Bourbon Barrels Non Chillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $65.00 View

2014 Caol Ila 10 Year Old “Signatory” K&L Exclusive Refill Hogshead #326090 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $64.99 View

2014 Ben Nevis 10/11 Year Old “Signatory Vintage” K&L Exclusive 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt No 3 Cask Strength Non Chillfiltered Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $69.99 View

2013 Staoisha (Bunnahabhain) 11/12 Year Old “Signatory” K&L Exclusive 1st Fill Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $69.99 View

2013 Linkwood 11 Year Old “Signatory Vintage” 100 U.S. Proof Edition #2 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Non Chillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $69.99 View

2012 Glentauchers 12 Year Old “Signatory Vintage” 100 U.S. Proof Edition #3 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Non Chillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $64.99 View

2012 Bunnahabhain 12/13 Year Old “Signatory” K&L Exclusive 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt #19 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $99.99 View

2011 Secret Speyside (M) *MACALLAN* 13 Year Old “Signatory 100 Proof Edition”1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts Non Chillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $69.99 View

2009 Orkney (Highland Park) 15 Year Old “Signatory Vintage” Hogshead Matured DRU17 A67 #91+#98 Cask Strength Non Chillfiltered Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $79.99 View

2009 Ardmore 15 Year Old “Signatory Vintage” 2nd Fill Ex-Islay Bourbon Matured Cask Strength Non Chillfiltered Peated Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $79.99 View  

2007 Craigellachie 17 Year Old “Signatory Vintage Exceptional Cask” 100 U.S. Proof Edition #1 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Non Chillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $119.99 View

1998 Laphroaig 24 Year Old “Symington’s Choice Collection Signatory” 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival, Previously $800) $499.99 View

1997 Macallan 25 Year Old “Symington’s Choice Collection Signatory” 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead #20/7 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival, Previously $3000) $1,725.00 View  

1997 Dailuaine 27 Year Old “Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection” Single Hogshead #7240 Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $385) $200.00 View

1975 Bunnahabhain 43 Year Old “Signatory 30th Anniversary Series” Refill Sherry Butt #1267 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $1700) $999.99 View

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Hirsch (Willett) 7 Year Old “The Single Barrel” K&L Exclusive Barrel #91478 Double Oak Cask Strength ~ Kentucky Straight Bourbon News

Hirsch (Willett) 7 Year Old “The Single Barrel” K&L Exclusive Barrel #91478 Double Oak 112.2 Proof Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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$109.99

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The program being offered by Hirsch remains one of the most exciting in Kentucky today. These are famous stocks that no one is supposed to talk about. Produced at an unnamed Bardstown distillery from their famous mashbill – 76% corn, 13% rye, & 15% malted barley. Those whiskies were rebarreled and aged for a further period at Bardstown Bourbon Company. Selected by our spirits team in early Spring of 2025 and bottled at cask strength. These are still inaurguably some of the most sought-after stocks in the industry – so much so that the exact same mashbill bottled by the distillery at the very same aged, easily commands 2-3 times the price at retail. Here, we’re more interested in getting our customers this special bourbon at an incredible price. These maybe the final stocks to ever be released of these special lots of whisky. This barrel was distilled on January 11th, 2018 and bottled in late June of 2025, making it 7.5 years old. At a barrel strength of 112.2 proof, you’ll not find a better Bardstown distilled bourbon on the market for less.

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International Beverage to Showcase Speyburn across European Airports – Scotch Whisky News

 

International Beverage to Showcase Speyburn across European Airports

Premium spirits business, International Beverage, has today 19th September announced a busy six-month programme of European travel retail activations for its award-winning single malt Scotch whisky brandSpeyburn. 

The activations will run in partnership with Avolta World Duty Free and Lagardère travel retail stores in airports across Scotland, Paris and Amsterdam, aiming to showcase Speyburn’s newly-launched travel retail exclusive range which includes Kentucky Bourbon Cask, Bourdeaux Red Wine Cask and Jerez Sherry Cask expressions.  

Having kickstarted its campaign in Aberdeen Airport, Speyburn can be found in Paris where a colourful brand installation, a ‘spin-to-win’ wheel and a busy programme of whisky tastings will be featured at the city’s Charles de Gaulle airport until 22nd September.  

The Speyburn experience will then move to Scotland’s Edinburgh and Glasgow airports, where digital tasting bars and check-in walls will pay homage to the brand’s rich cask origins and feature the vibrant designs and colour of the range’s new packaging. 

To further incentivise travellers, an interactive ‘spin-to-win’ wheel will help them decide which whisky to sample and reveal which prize they could win if they purchase two whiskies from the range. The activations will lastly travel to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport from September until January 2026. 

Bottled at 40% ABV, Speyburn’s one litre travel retail bottlings were launched exclusively to the channel in Spring this year. The new range retains the smooth and accessible flavour profile that Speyburn is renowned for. Presented in bold new packaging, each whisky highlights its cask origins with a series of striking illustrations. Oak trees, a rick house (where bourbon is matured) and horses reflect Kentucky; a chateaux, grapes and ornate lamp posts for Bordeaux and Spanish tiles, flamenco guitar and fans for Jerez. Speyburn Distillery’s distinctive pagoda-shaped roof features on the packaging of all the three single malts.   

Speyburn’s takeovers across key European airports signals the brand’s ambition to drive trial and build brand presence within this important channel.  

Ellen Alvarez Salgado, Regional Channel Marketing Manager GTR for International Beverage, said: Speyburn’s latest travel retail range is proving extremely popular with travellers, and we are delighted to build on this momentum by launching this series of immersive airport installations. 

With this exciting new programme of airport activations, we are bringing these unique new expressions to life as well as the incredible taste and vibrancy of Speyburn to thousands of airport shoppers over the coming months.’ 

K&L California “George Dickel 18 Year Old Limited Edition Straight Bourbon” – American Whiskey News

George Dickel 18 Year Old Limited Edition Straight Bourbon Whisky (750ml) $499.99 View

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