We have been named the most popular whisky distillery in the UK and Ireland following on from research carried out by whisky experts, The Cask Connoisseur.

With whisky tourism becoming more and more popular, The Cask Connoisseur team looked to chart the top whisky attractions for tourists.

Comments included being a ‘highly sought-after destination in a picturesque location, immersive tours and the opportunity to witness the meticulous craft of distilling first-hand’.

We saw off stiff competition from the likes of heritage Scottish distillery Bruichladdich, which came in fourth place; picturesque Welsh distillery, Penderyn, which was placed fifth; and Dublin’s well-respected Teeling Distillery, which came in tenth place.

Our founder Daniel Szor said: “It is an honour to receive such praise for our distillery. It comes at a time when we have recently completed expansion of our whisky production site and are now the largest producer of English whisky in the UK.

“This accolade serves as a fantastic recognition of the hard work of the entire Cotswolds Distillery team.”

Visitors to the distillery can enjoy a range of distillery experiences, from their award-winning Tour and Tasting to interactive Blending Masterclasses and Virtual Tastings.

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Behind The Scenes: Bottling at the Distillery  

We showcase our bottling process on our social accounts. You can see the full process of bottling our Signature Malt Whisky. One of the many things that makes us special is that everything we make is produced and bottled on site.

Coronation Vatting Whisky

Following the hugely popular limited release of the Highgrove Coronation Single Cask back in April, we are excited to share that we have produced another limited whisky using the heritage Highgrove Plumage Archer Barley, ‘Highgrove: Coronation Vatting’.

Bottled in the year of HM King Charles III’s coronation, this is a delicious marriage of STR and Bourbon casks, offering noes of butterscotch and honey. Limited to just 1000 bottles, it is available to buy exclusively from Highgrove Gardens, click the button below.

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We interviewed the team behind Ardray

On a gorgeous June day in Edinburgh, we met with Ardray Brand Ambassador Stephanie Peck and Chief Blender Calum Fraser to ask them both some questions about this exciting new whisky creation. Watch the video interview now or listen to the first ‘The W Club Decanted’ podcast.

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Ardray Blended Scotch

Bottled at 48% abv, free from chill filtration, and at natural colour, the whisky is an exquisite balance from beginning to end. Expect notes of apple and clementine on the nose, with soft smoke emerging on the palate alongside a fruity sweetness and light spice.

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We chatted at the world-class ‘SCOTCH’ whisky bar at The Balmoral in Edinburgh’s city centre. With over 500 unique varieties of Scotch whisky within the bar’s hand-crafted, oak-panelled whisky cabinet, the room is truly a sight to behold for any whisky fan.

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Whisky Magazine issue #193
Be the first to get your hands on our latest issue!

Our cover star for this issue is Elizabeth McCall, Woodford Reserve’s new master distiller. Despite now holding one of the top spots at the bourbon giant, McCall recognises there is still much more to learn and much more to accomplish.

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Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy

This pinnacle of the Single Pot Still range, Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy, marked the first time since John Jameson that an Irish Distillers product had been named after a Master Distiller. Single Pot Still whiskey is unique to Ireland in general and to the Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork, in particular, and is regarded as the quintessential style of Irish whiskey. Made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley and then triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills, Pot Still whiskeys are characterised by full, complex flavours and a wonderful, creamy mouthfeel.

As a tribute to the man who is inextricably linked to the Midleton distillery and who has more than anyone, shaped the renowned Midleton style, Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy displays a distinctive Pot Still complexity yet is refined and poised on the finish.

With over 30 illustrious awards received to date, this is a whiskey that truly embodies its name. In 2016 it was named the Best Irish Blended Pot Still Whiskey at The Irish Whiskey Awards

Tasting notes:
Aroma: Elegant aroma of vanilla and toasted oak complimented by a touch of lime, succulent green berries, pears and green sweet pepper.

Taste: Light pepper carries onto fresh citrus, limes and mandarin orange sweetness. A hint of cinnamon with vanilla and oak reveals its years spent in American oak.

Finish: The full spectrum of flavours lasts well into the finish, slowly fading to expose the clean American oak foundation.

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What the future holds for Wemyss Malts

As well as ever looking in on ourselves to perfect our craft, we cannot ignore what is to come and the changes we will have to adapt to.

In addition to the interview that was released a few weeks ago with our Brand Manager Kirsty Mackinnon, we also sat down to speak about the future of Wemyss Malts, the direction it is taking and upcoming projects.

Dive into our latest blog release to discover what Kirsty had to say for the next few years at Wemyss and beyond!

The future is this way

GlenAllachie 18 Year Old | 2023 Release

This excellent dram is part of the core rare of malts at the GlenAllachie distillery but we don’t see a whole lot of this delightful expression available throughout the year. Expertly crafted by Billy Walker, this is the latest 18 year old single malt from GlenAllachie distillery was bottled in 2023 at 46% vol.

Even though we have a good allocation, it doesn’t tend to hang around, so grab a bottle while it’s here!

As always, if you have any questions, please just get in touch.

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A look into the Wemyss Family History

As we mentioned in our previous newsletter and blog, there is more than meets the eye at Wemyss Malts than award winning spirits and captivating scotch. Indeed, Kirsty – our Brand Manager – runs a tight ship but she is backed up and aided by the two Wemyss siblings – William and Isabella.

William and Isabella’s family go back deep into Scottish history and have a relationship with whisky that dates back to James Haig in the 19th Century. Starting their own avenue into scotch in 2005, Wemyss Malts has garnered respect and notoriety for producing class leading blends and releasing covetable single malts. Read our latest blog to find out more!

Wemyss Family History

Four Roses “The Ten Recipe Tasting Experience” Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (10x50ml) $129.99 View

Anyone who has ever read about Four Roses single barrel program has had the thought “I wish I could taste all 10 recipes side by side.” Well in an incredible display of listening to what their customers want Four Roses has created this 10 recipe tasting kit. It’s 10 x 50ml bottles, one single barrel bottling of each mashbill/yeast combination made by Four Roses all proofed at a robust 104 proof. Grab one for you and each of your buddies and see who can pick out all 10 blind or join Master Distiller Brent Elliott in a guided tasting video via the QR code on the box.

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Today is the final day of The 151st Open at the stunning Royal Liverpool. Get in the spirit of the golfing occassion and shop the latest limited edition releases from Loch Lomond’s The Open collaboration. Get a free limited edition bottle bag with each purchase from their whole range.

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GlenAllachie Cask Strength

“Every batch GlenAllachie create of their 10 year old Cask Strength, it represents the direction in which they are taking The GlenAllachie” says Master Distiller, Billy Walker. The ninth iteration of the coveted decade old batch release is no different, showcasing the richness and complexities of our honeyed spirit after maturation in the finest oak.

Guided by 50 years of experience and fuelled by his passion for wood management, Billy crafted Batch 9 with perfection in mind. A marriage of spirit from Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso Sherry casks, along with Rioja barriques and medium charred/medium toasted American Virgin Oak barrels, this mahogany malt sits proudly alongside its predecessors. Delivering classic Sherried notes of indulgent dark chocolate and dried fruits, coupled with sweet spices and red berries, this prized release is presented at natural cask strength of 58.1%.

Colour: Intense Mahogany.
Nose: Bursting with ripe red berries, hazelnuts and heather honey, with hints of orchard fruits, cinnamon spice and gingersnaps.
Taste: Lashings of dark chocolate, honeycomb and caramelised demerara sugar, followed by notes of treacle, mocha and ginger, with plum and toffee on the finish.

From GlenAllachie Whisky Distillery, Speyside.

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