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Jura 18 Year Old at Loch Fyne Whiskies – Island Scotch Whisky News

The oldest expression in Jura’s new signature range, this 18 year old Island single malt is matured in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and enriched in Premier Grand Cru Classe red wine barriques from France. This is a verified award-winner, with prizes at major competitions including:

  •  Silver – International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024

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The Chairman’s Choice: Fred Laing’s Top Whisky Picks – Scotch Whisky News

The Chairman’s Choice

Fred Laing’s Whisky Recommendations

We’ve explored the Douglas Laing family archives to bring back some of our Chairman Fred Laing’s most cherished bottlings. Personally curated by Chairman Fred Laing, this collection reflects both his expert eye and personal favourites. Whether you’re exploring something new, enhancing your collection, or simply seeking trusted quality, Fred’s handpicked selections deliver.

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🌟 Celebrate Mother’s Day with Two New Whiskies!🌟 – Canadian Whisky News

As Mother’s Day is here, we’re excited to share something truly special with you, and I can honestly say these are a couple of our best whiskies, especially at the price point! Both are rye whiskies, but they are aged in different casks, with one being a rye whisky fully matured in a type of cask for the first time ever!

Introducing Our New Rye Whisky Releases:

Double Oak Rye: Rum Cask Edition (46% abv.)

Experience the unique fusion of spice and sweetness with our Double Oak Rye Whisky Rum Cask Edition. This whisky blends the robust character of rye with the tropical richness imparted by rum cask aging, resulting in a smooth and complex drinking experience. Crafted from a mash bill of 100% rye grain, this whisky begins its aging process in a combination of American oak and Cowichan red wine casks, followed by a final maturation in Barbados rum casks. This unique finishing stage adds a sweet, rich depth to the whisky. The aroma greets you with warm vanilla and toasted oak, complemented by hints of tropical fruits and subtle notes of caramel and molasses. On the palate, spicy rye intertwines with creamy toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ripe banana, creating an intricate flavor profile. The finish is long and warm, with lingering notes of oak and dark chocolate.

Whether you prefer it neat or with a splash of water, our Rum Cask Finished Rye Whisky is also perfect in classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Ideal for both connoisseurs and newcomers, this whisky offers a sophisticated blend of tradition and innovation in every sip.

Islay Cask Rye Whisky (50% abv.)

Aged entirely in an ex-Islay Scotch Whisky cask, this whisky offers a unique fusion of spicy rye and smoky Islay character. The aroma greets you with smoky peat, spicy rye, and a hint of sea salt. On the palate, enjoy a balance of herbal rye, smoky maritime notes, and subtle brine, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. The finish is long, with lingering smokiness, spicy notes, and a touch of sweetness. This whisky is ideal for those who appreciate bold rye flavors and the distinctive character of Islay Scotch. As for where the cask came from, if you guessed the oldest distillery on Islay, we’d ‘beg to differ!

Available for Mother’s Day

Whether you are buying for yourself, someone else, or your mom, we know many of you and your moms enjoy a good whisky! Both expressions are perfect for toasting to the incredible mothers and mother figures in our lives. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening at home or hosting a celebration, our new rye whiskies will elevate the occasion. Both are limited editions. We may do them again, but once these two are sold out, we don’t know when they will be back! Don’t miss your chance to add these unique expressions to your collection or to gift them to a special mom in your life.

Special Offer

To celebrate the launch, we’re offering 10% off your purchase of either whisky for a limited time! Use the code MOM10 at checkout, or purchase in-store. Sale ends Sunday May 11th at 11:59pm!

Thank you for being a valued member of our distillery family. We can’t wait for you to try these exceptional whiskies!

Cheers to you and all the wonderful mothers out there!

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Douglas Laing Scallywag 13 Years Old Spanish Sherry Oak Casks – Scotch Whisky News

Speyside

Scallywag 13 Years Old

ABV: 46% | Vol: 70cl

Experience the exceptional refinement of Scallywag 13 Years Old, the latest release in our Signature Series, available exclusively on douglaslaing.com. This extraordinary expression has been expertly crafted and matured for 13 years in the finest Spanish Sherry Oak Casks, delivering a rich and indulgent flavour profile that embodies the true spirit of Scallywag.

Inspired by a long line of Douglas Laing family Fox Terriers, Scallywag Malt Scotch Whisky is a marriage of aged Speyside Single Malts matured predominantly in Spanish Sherry casks. The resulting Whisky reveals an explosion of rich, dark fruits, chocolate and spice interwoven with late vanilla. Award-winning Scallywag is bottled and released in genuinely small, precious batches. Part of the Remarkable Regional Malts range, the ultimate distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions.

Personalised Whisky & Whisky Gift Ideas – A.D. Rattray News

Personalised Whisky

a unique whisky gift

We personalised every bottle by hand… Our handwritten labels add a unique and personal touch to your whisky gift.

Every bottle is hand filled and individually dipped in wax to seal it and then we add a label that is hand-written with all the whisky details, date bottled and your name or message.

Choose from a range of single cask whiskies; each one offering its own unique style and flavour. As each whisky come from just one cask, there are a limited number of bottles available. Each whisky is bottled at cask strength, natural colour and with no chill-filtration.

Current Whisky Options…

Free Gift Wrapping…

Your order can be gift wrapped in tissue paper and sent directly to an address in the UK. And we can also include a message on a gift tag or a notecard. Simply tick the box next to the item to add gift options to your basket and we will do the rest.

PINTAIL DAILUAINE 14 YEARS OLD Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish at Aberdeen Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

DAILUAINE 14 YEARS OLD

Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish

A single malt from Dailuaine Distillery located in the Speyside region. Finished in Palo Cortado sherry cask finish before bottling at the age of 14 years. Bottled by The Whisky Cellar for their Pintail collection, at 54.2% ABV, at natural colour and no chill filtration. Limited to 81 bottles.

£80.00

Glenfiddich Grand Yozakura 29 Year Old at The Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

Glenfiddich Grand Yozakura 29 Year Old Description

Named for the Japanese word meaning ‘cherry blossom viewing at night’, the Grand Yozakura has spent a long 29-year slumber maturing in American and European Oak casks at the Glenfiddich distillery, before being finished in 25 ultra-rare Awamori casks for six months – Awamori being a spirit made from long grain indica rice, indigenous to the southern region of Okinawa, Japan. A limited edition bottling, it is presented in a gorgeously decorated floral box, complete with a hanko stamp engraved bespoke stopper. Bottled at 45.1% abv.

Expect notes of caramelised almonds, oak, cinnamon and a distinctive herbal kick on the nose. On the palate we find flavours of toasted oak, creamy vanilla and silky tannins. Bursts of spice and sherbet lemons with green apple. The finish is long, with a lasting oak note.

£1,480.00

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The Harris Journal: Spring Days And Lifting Spirits – Scotch Whisky News

Our island spirits now reach almost every corner of the world, from New York to New Zealand, Texas to Tokyo. We’re especially proud to be making new friends in Japan, where Isle of Harris The Hearach have been warmly embraced by some of the country’s finest bars and bartenders.

Though our islands are far apart, we believe our communities share many values — a deep respect for nature, simplicity, and craftsmanship. Just like in whisky, there is often harmony in restraint, and richness in still-ness!

Thank you to Peter Kwasniewski from the team for this fabulous photo taken in Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture.

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Isle of Harris Distillery “From The Island” – Scotch Whisky News

Image © Peter Kwasniewski

Is location important to maturation? We think so. In the quiet coastal village of Ardhasaig, nestled between sea and stone, our island warehouses offer more than just shelter—they shape the best of our whisky.

The Outer Hebridean climate, with its salt-laden winds and shifting seasons help breath life into the spirit which fills every oak cask. Our single malt is matured in first fill ex-Bourbon, ex-Oloroso, and Fino sherry casks, each carefully selected to define the spirit’s character.

The result is a complex, elegant dram that unfolds slowly in the glass and reflects the elemental nature of our island home.

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LOST LANTERN LAUNCHES MONTHLY DISCOVERY CLUB TO SHOWCASE RISING STARS OF AMERICAN WHISKEY – American Whiskey News

LOST LANTERN LAUNCHES MONTHLY DISCOVERY CLUB TO SHOWCASE RISING STARS OF AMERICAN WHISKEY

 

Members-Only Exclusive Bottlings, Insider Access, and More

Vergennes, VT (May 1, 2025)— Lost Lantern, an award-winning independent bottler known for highlighting innovative and noteworthy whiskies from distilleries across the United States, is delighted to announce the launch of the Lost Lantern Discovery Club, a subscription-based monthly whiskey club designed to help whiskey lovers discover emerging stars and hidden gems in American whiskey.

Every month, Discovery Club members will receive a new, never-before-released Lost Lantern bottling from a rising star or lesser-known distillery that is breaking new ground in the whiskey world. Members will experience firsthand the innovation and diversity shaping American whiskey today. These bottles will be exclusive to Discovery Club members and will not be released any other way.

“Our goal with the Discovery Club is to share our journey of exploration with whiskey enthusiasts,” says Adam Polonski, Lost Lantern Co-Founder and Head of Whiskey Sourcing. “I visit every distillery we work with, and I’m constantly discovering exceptional whiskies from innovative distilleries all across the country. The Discovery Club is our way of sharing these whiskies and these stories directly with passionate whiskey drinkers.”

Membership Details:

  • Monthly membership is $90 plus shipping
  • Signup bottle shipped upon Discovery Club purchase
  • Members receive a new 750ml Discovery Club release every month
  • Discovery Club releases are exclusively available to members
  • Behind-the-scenes stories and insights into featured distilleries
  • Invitations to exclusive events, virtual tastings, and conversations with partner distilleries hosted by Adam Polonski
  • Early access to all new Lost Lantern releases
  • Access to Discovery Club library bottlings

Beginning May 1, visit the Lost Lantern website to sign up for membership. The initial signup bottle and first monthly release will feature whiskies from two of Lost Lantern’s most sought-after partners. The following 12 monthly releases will come from distilleries Lost Lantern has never previously collaborated with, many of which are only available in one or two states. Club releases will span a wide range of American whiskey styles, with about half being bourbons.

Members (limited initially to a maximum of 180 people) will also benefit from flexible account management options, including the ability to add additional bottles from the Lost Lantern shop, delay or skip shipments, or pause and cancel their subscription at any time. The Club will be available to customers in states where Lost Lantern can ship through its website, as well as at the Lost Lantern Tasting Room in Vermont.

The Discovery Club underscores Lost Lantern’s commitment to transparency, quality, and exploration, offering a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of American whiskey’s evolving landscape.

For more information or to sign up, visit HERE .

ABOUT LOST LANTERN

Founded by Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, Lost Lantern is an award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey based in Vergennes, VT. The brand has been honored as Independent Bottler of the Year at the 2023 Global Icons of Whisky Awards, and founders Nora and Adam were both named to Beverage Information Group’s 40 Under 40 list for 2025 and named to SevenFifty Daily’s 2023 Drinks Innovators of the Year. The company seeks out the most unique and exciting whiskies from across the U.S. and releases them as single casks and blends, always with a deep commitment to transparency. Lost Lantern has now released whiskey from more than three dozen distilleries in over 20 states.

For more information about Lost Lantern, to learn about upcoming, available, and retired whiskies, to visit the tasting room, or to subscribe to Lost Lantern’s newsletter, please visit LostLanternWhiskey.com. Engage with Lost Lantern Whiskey on Instagram and Facebook: @lostlanternwhiskey.


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