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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.

FROM THE ISLAND

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.

Whisky Myths: Colour = Flavour – Edinburgh Whisky Academy News

Whisky Myths: Colour = Flavour

It might be tempting to think that a darker whisky is automatically richer in flavour than a lighter one but that’s not necessarily true. Whisky starts life as a clear liquid called new make spirit. Its colour develops during maturation in casks. The final hue can vary widely depending on a number of factors…📖  Read the Post

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SPRINGBANK 2001 – PRIVATE BOTTLING – Bartels Whisky News

SPRINGBANK PRIVATE BOTTLING

2001 – AGED 23 YEARS

ONLY 12 BOTTLES AVAILABLE

A rare, limited release from Springbank Distillery.

A private cask bottling from a first fill sherry butt containing only 387 bottles.

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

Iona and Charli from our team recently had the pleasure of bringing a taste of our island to the Big Apple. While taking part in NYC’s Tartan Week they took time to share the rich culture and language of Harris with new friends just across the bridge in Brooklyn. Plenty of drams of The Hearach and Isle of Harris Gin cocktails were shared alongside live Gaelic singing by the Lochs Gaelic Choir, all the way from our Outer Hebridean home.

A big thanks to Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean, for the stunning spread of Scottish flavours served that truly brought the evening together. Special thanks also to Bakkafrost P/F for the exquisite native salmon.

Slainte mhath!

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Douglas Laing Blended Malt Scotch Whisky of the Year – 2025 – Scotch Whisky News

Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Of The Year

We’re thrilled to announce that Scallywag Orange Wine Cask Finish has been awarded a Gold Medal with an impressive 95 points at the International London Spirits Competition 2025 — and crowned Blended Malt Scotch Whisky of the Year.

This Winter Limited Edition is a celebration of bold innovation and Speyside heritage. Matured in Orange Wine casks sourced from Spain, it offers an indulgent escape to a snowy mountainside retreat, where après-ski comfort meets exquisite craftsmanship.

Expect zesty citrus bursts, rich Malt character, and a warming, full-bodied finish — the perfect dram to toast life’s finer moments.

 Scallywag Orange Wine Cask Finish

🏅 Whisky Producer of the Year – Douglas Laing


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