Heaven Hill Distillery Announces First Release of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series

Three unique expressions aged in Chinquapin Oak barrels highlight craft, heritage, and innovation

 Bardstown, Ky. (October 14, 2025) – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the inaugural release of the Heaven Hill Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series, an extension of its acclaimed Grain to Glass line. This new series builds on the tradition of quality, sustainability, and craft that has defined the family-owned distillery since 1935, while showcasing the artistry of barrel selection and maturation.

 The 2025 Specialty Barrel Series features three Kentucky Whiskeys—Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey, and Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, each fully aged for six years in Chinquapin Oak barrels hand selected by Heaven Hill’s distilling team in collaboration with Independent Stave Company. These unique barrels impart distinctive characteristics, delivering a rich and innovative dimension to the beloved Grain to Glass mashbills.

Honoring Legacy, Innovation, and Partnership

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass begins with a single seed. Each year, Heaven Hill partners with Beck’s Hybrids, a family-owned seed company in Indiana, to identify a corn varietal ideally suited for Central Kentucky soils. For the 2025 release, Beck’s 6225 was chosen and grown by multi-generational, family-run Peterson Farms in Nelson County, Ky. just across the road from Heaven Hill’s Bardstown campus.

“Since the founding of Heaven Hill, our family has remained committed to looking at the long term, building products and partnerships meant to endure,” said Max Shapira, Heaven Hill Executive Chairman. “The Specialty Barrel Series reflects both innovation and transparency, extending our Grain to Glass vision while honoring the legacy that defines our distillery.”

The Influence of Chinquapin Oak

Unlike the Traditional Grain to Glass releases, which are aged in #3 char white oak barrels, the Specialty Barrel Series explores new dimensions of maturation. For this inaugural release, the whiskeys were fully aged in Chinquapin Oak, a distinct species of American white oak native to Central and Eastern North America. Known for its higher vanillin content, Chinquapin Oak imparts butterscotch, crème brûlée, toasted nut, chocolate, and coffee notes, creating a bold mouthfeel and layered finish.

“Selecting Chinquapin Oak for the first Specialty Barrel Series was an exciting opportunity to deepen our exploration of wood and whiskey,” said Conor O’Driscoll, Heaven Hill Master Distiller. “These barrels highlight the interplay between grain and oak in a way that elevates the mashbills, allowing each whiskey’s character to shine at barrel proof.”

Expressions in the 2025 Specialty Barrel Series

• Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 105 proof
  Mashbill: 52% Corn, 35% Rye, 13% Malt
• Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey – 105 proof
  Mashbill: 52% Corn, 35% Wheat, 13% Malt
• Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – 107 proof
  Mashbill: 63% Rye, 24% Corn, 13% Malt

Each expression was barreled at 107 proof, honoring the historic entry proof used by Heaven Hill’s founders, and bottled non-chill filtered at selected proofs to preserve the bold, distinctive flavors imparted by the Chinquapin Oak.

The 2025 Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series is an allocated release available nationally beginning in November 2025 in limited quantities at an MSRP of $129.99. Each is offered in a 700ml bespoke bottle proudly embossed with “Family Owned Since 1935.”  The bottle features jewel-toned labels unique to each mashbill, a gold-coin cork insert, and a tax strip calling out the Chinquapin Oak barrels. In keeping with the brand’s focus on transparency, each label also details the corn varietal, mashbill, and distillation and release years, complemented by custom illustrations that nod to Bernheim Distillery and Kentucky’s farming traditions.

Recent Awards & Accolades

The Grain to Glass line has garnered widespread recognition in the past year:

• Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon was a Double Gold winner at the 2024 SIP Awards and a Best of Class finalist at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• At the 2025 World Whiskies Awards, Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon earned Gold, while the Grain to Glass Rye Whiskey was named Best American Rye.
• Grain to Glass Bourbon was ranked #5 on Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 Whiskies of 2024, earning a score of 94.

These whiskeys reflect Heaven Hill’s dedication to transparency, family values, and whiskey-making excellence from seed to sip. For more information, visit: heavenhilldistillery.com/grain-to-glass

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 2 million barrels aging in more than 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, Henry McKenna, Parker’s Heritage Collection along with its extensive and diverse collection of unique and innovative products. In the past five years alone, Heaven Hill Distillery has been named Distiller of the Year eight times, including 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. Other recent honors include 2024 and 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition’s Most Awarded Distillery and the 2023 Icons of Whisky World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.

Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely.  Drink Wisely.”

Douglas Laing & Co. Reveals The Gauldrons Eclipse: A Limited-Edition Orange Wine Cask Finish

Independent Scotch Whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co. presents The Gauldrons Eclipse, the first-ever release of its kind within the Campbeltown-inspired range. This limited-edition bottling captures the enigmatic character of The Gauldrons, enhanced through a rare finishing period in Orange Wine casks.

The Gauldrons Eclipse represents a marriage of Single Cask Single Malts, sourced exclusively from Scotland’s smallest Whisky region, Campbeltown. For the first time, the Malt has been finished in Orange Wine casks, drawn from the historic cellars of Jerez de la Frontera, a city in Andalusia, Southern Spain. This distinctive influence is said to bring a daring new dimension to The Gauldrons, marrying heritage with the unexpected.

Bottled at a natural cask strength of 52.9% ABV, and offered without colouring or chill-filtration, Eclipse is a pure, uncompromising expression of craft, cask, and the enduring enigma of Campbeltown. Presented as a bottle-only release, it is accompanied by a premium neck tag hosting a QR code, which offers access to a dedicated tasting video hosted by Dougal Barr, Douglas Laing’s Global Ambassador.

This is a global release of just 3,000 bottles, underscoring its rarity and collectable nature.

On the nose, Eclipse is said to reveal “Malt, dried apricots, orange peel and toasted almonds.” The palate follows with “walnuts, honey, ginger and stone fruits,” before leading to “a lingering finish of spice, tangy orange and nutty depths that bring an almost otherworldly edge.”

Chloe Wood, Brand Manager, comments:

“The Gauldrons has always embodied a sense of mystery, rooted in Campbeltown’s rich Whisky heritage. With Eclipse, we have taken that story further, embracing the rare and the unexpected through Orange Wine cask finishing. Distinctive and enigmatic, crafted for those drawn to the unexpected.”

The Gauldrons Eclipse is available from select retailers, Whisky specialists, and online at a suggested RRP of £70.00 / €80.00.

ABOUT DOUGLAS LAING & CO. 

www.douglaslaing.com

Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky distillery, blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards are a testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts, the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions, encompasses The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Island (Islands) and Big Peat (Islay).

Beyond its Blended Malts expertise, the award-winning Douglas Laing portfolio also includes Provenance, Premier Barrel, Old, Xtra Old Particular, and XOP Black, collectively known as the firm’s “Exceptional Single Casks”.

HOUSE OF HAZELWOOD AND HUNTSMAN OF SAVILE ROW WHISKY SET NEW RECORD WITH BESPOKE TAILORING EXPERIENCE AT DISTILLERS ONE OF ONE AUCTION

LOT 21 – House of Hazelwood and Huntsman of Savile Row’s lot on display at the Distillers One of One Auction display at Sotheby’s (Photo credit: Efe Onikinci)

In a world-first collaboration, two icons of British craftmanship – House of Hazelwood and Huntsman of Savile Row came together to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity experience at this year’s Distillers One of One auction. Their joint lot – the opportunity to create both a bespoke whisky blend and a custom cashmere tweed jacket, went under the hammer securing a top bid of £46,250/$61,761.09, exceeding its pre-sale low estimate by three times. 

The Lot offers the successful bidder the chance to spend a day immersed in heritage and craftsmanship, choosing between two exceptional settings: the secluded elegance of Hazelwood House in Speyside – the private home of the Gordon family – or the refined intimacy of Huntsman’s Clubroom on Savile Row.

Guided by Campbell Carey, Huntsman’s Head Cutter and Creative Director, the winning bidder will design a bespoke jacket cut from cashmere tweed, developed exclusively for this occasion to mark Huntsman’s 175-year legacy – a landmark moment for the legendary tailor. 

Side-by-side with the House of Hazelwood’s blending team, the guest will delve into the Gordon family’s private whisky stocks – featuring a collection of rare malt and grain whiskies, aged up to 60 years old and including spirits from closed distilleries – to create a signature whisky blend. Additional bottles of the unique blend will be available for private order by negotiation.

The final blend will be presented in a custom-built one-of-a-kind display cabinet, hand-crafted by Paul Hodgkiss (as pictured above and below). Crafted from wind-felled elm from the gardens at Hazelwood House and featuring a rare piece of burr elm from Hodgkiss’s personal collection, the cabinet beautifully fuses nature, artistry, and heritage. Every element has been meticulously considered — from liquid form copper detailing that accentuates the wood’s natural grain to handmade gold handles, miniature replicas of the House of Hazelwood bottle topper. The tambour doors glide open to reveal bespoke whisky bottles, each nestled into a leather-lined circular base each embossed with the House of Hazelwood mark.

With over 40 years of experience in bespoke design and furniture craftsmanship, Paul Hodgkiss brings his passion for blending traditional techniques with modern innovation to every detail of this creation. “It’s been a true privilege to envisage this design and work with our head craftsman, Anthony Blacker and the team to create this one-of-a-kind piece, said Paul Hodgkiss. Bringing together design, craftsmanship and purpose for such an inspiring cause has been an honour.”

Caption: Close up image of the bespoke whisky blend and cabinet hand-crafted by Paul Hodgkiss Designs. (photo credit: Efe Onikinci)

While this is a one-of-a-kind piece for the Distillers charitable auction, House of Hazelwood’s whisky concierge service (hello@houseofhazelwood.com) is available to offer other bespoke commissions of this kind.

“This truly is a celebration of craftmanship, creativity and collaboration in every sense.,” said Jonathan Gibson, Director at House of Hazelwood. “To create a whisky as unique as the individual enjoying it – using some of the most precious stocks in our archive – and to pair with the artistry of Huntsman’s tailoring and the craftmanship of Paul Hodgkiss Designs is a rare privilege. We’re proud to have played our part in the third biennial Distillers One of One auction.”

“At Huntsman, we’ve always championed innovation within tradition,” added Campbell Carey, Head Cutter and Creative Director at Huntsman. “The creation of this one-of-a-kind cashmere jacket for this special occasion, embodies the spirit of excellence and individuality we share with House of Hazelwood. We look forward to meeting the winning bidder and bringing their vision to life.”

The Distillers One of One auction is a biennial charitable event that raises vital funds to support disadvantaged young people across Scotland. To date, the auction has raised an impressive £6.6 million. At the previous auction, House of Hazelwood’s one-of-a-kind whisky advent calendar raised £47,500 for the cause.

About House of Hazelwood

For almost one hundred years, generations of the Gordon family have carefully laid down stocks of whisky for special occasions and personal consumption. This rare collection has become known as House of Hazelwood, after the family’s Dufftown home – Hazelwood House.

Today, the House of Hazelwood collection has grown to become one of the greatest inventories of aged Scotch whisky held anywhere in the world. Spanning seven decades and every corner of Scotland, the diverse whiskies held in cask tell stories of remarkable places, lost ways of working, first casks, last casks, the ambitions and achievements of several lifetimes – none of which will be repeated.

The House of Hazelwood inventory is held in several carefully selected warehouses across Scotland, with fresh stocks laid down each year. Prior to bottling, a small proportion of the stocks are held in traditional dunnage warehousing near Dufftown in Speyside, from where they are carefully monitored and sampled ahead of release.

Website: www.houseofhazelwood.com

Facebook & Instagram: @HouseofHazelwoodScotch

About Huntsman

Huntsman, Savile Row has been outfitting the Kings and Queens of Europe, Hollywood’s leading lights, artists, designers, and the most sartorially discerning ladies and gentlemen for 174 years. They have a reputation for making the world’s finest handcrafted clothes. As the standard-bearer for Savile Row, their purpose is to champion the world’s finest bespoke tailoring and to introduce bespoke tailoring to individuals who appreciate the very finest things.

Founded in 1849, the house stands for the best of British bespoke, occupying a unique place in Savile Row tailoring. Both as custodians of tradition and vanguard for future generations of bespoke tailors, Huntsman has been proudly contemporary since 1849. Their focus is to stay true to the elevated quality of our bespoke clothing. An emphasis on cloth, cut and construction has created a legacy of sartorial excellence around the world. Today, their extraordinary story serves as a reminder of the integrity and attention to quality that has defined the Huntsman standard for generations; standards which they continue to uphold in our tailoring today.

www.huntsmansavilerow.com

Facebook & Instagram: @huntsmansavilerow

About The Distillers One of One® Auction and The Distillers’ Charity 

The Distillers One of One Auction is a biennial series of ultra-rare whisky auctions, which launched in 2021. To date, the Auctions have raised £6.6 million, principally awarded to the Youth Action Fund with the aim of supporting young people in Scotland, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to reach their potential and make a positive contribution to their communities. The Youth Action Fund’s portfolio charities are Aberdeen Foyer, Action for Children, Enable Works, Fare, Street League and The Talk About Trust (formerly Alcohol Education Trust). They are collectively managed by Inspiring Scotland.

More than 3,780 young people have been engaged through the Youth Action Fund since its inception in early 2022, benefiting from the work the fund’s dedicated charity partners have undertaken, and dramatically increasing their opportunities to enter the workforce. These young people have significantly improved their long-term prospects, either securing employment (33%), progressing to further/higher education (28%), pursuing other vocational training and apprenticeships (19%), or re-engaging with school (15%). The cumulative employability outcome (to September 2025) currently stands at 2,619

A total of 120 unique lots have been donated across the 2021 2023 and 2025 auctions, 67 of which broke world sales records for the distilleries who created and donated them. The Distillers One of One has earned its reputation as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for collectors: no two bottles are ever the same, and no lot will ever be recreated. Each lot is imbued with the spirit of craftsmanship and exclusivity, representing the pinnacle of Scotch whisky.

The Distillers One of One® is a trading name of The Distillers’ Ventures Limited, a company registered in England & Wales under company number 13264121 and registered office at 9 Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4PE.

The Distillers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (no1193683) and Scotland (SC052075)

One of One® and Distillers One of One® are registered trademarks of The Distillers’ Charity

www.distillersoneofone.com/

@distillers_one_of_one 

Blackstar Company Saves Black Button Distilling from Bankruptcy
Largest Bourbon Distillery in New York Looking to Bright Future Under New Ownership

ROCHESTER, NY – Black Button Distilling, the largest bourbon distillery in the state of New York, was saved from bankruptcy last week by Blackstar Company, a newly-formed company helmed by spirits industry veterans Kris Comstock and Ray Franklin.  The investment by Blackstar will allow Black Button to continue operations, including distilling, bottling, and selling their award-winning spirits, including bourbon, Empire Rye whiskey, vodka, gin, and fan favorite Bespoke Bourbon Cream.​​

Black Button Distilling was founded in 2012 by Jason Barrett, and was the first craft distillery to open in Rochester NY since Prohibition.  When industry friend and Blackstar co-founder Kris Comstock heard about the closing of Black Button, he was saddened by the news and reached out to Jason with an offer to help.  “I was heartbroken to hear Black Button was closing and saw the community’s outpouring of support on social media,” said Comstock.  “I’m thrilled about this partnership, as I have tremendous respect for Jason as a person and Master Distiller.  Black Button Distilling has established a solid foundation across New York with their award-winning products. We look forward to building on that foundation as we expand the business.”

Jason Barrett, President and Master Distiller, Black Button Distilling said, “Although this is bittersweet, I’m happy that the distillery will remain open and our team will stay in place.  I’ve known Kris for several years and have the utmost respect for his ability to build brands. I feel that Black Button is in great hands. But neither me nor my team is going anywhere. We will still run the day-to-day operations as always, but now have extra help and industry expertise from Blackstar.  I’m  very excited for the future of Black Button Distilling.”

Currently, Black Button has nine full-time employees, all of whom will remain.  The tasting room, which closed in July, will remain closed for now as the new owners assess the business with more information to follow.

About Black Button Distilling 

Established in 2012, Black Button Distilling is Rochester’s first grain-to-glass distillery since Prohibition and the birthplace of Rochester Style Bourbon. As a licensed Farm Distillery, 100% of the grains for Black Button’s whiskeys are sourced within 50 miles of the distillery in the heart of the Finger Lakes.

Founder and Master Distiller Jason Barrett designed and refined Black Button’s unique Column-to-Pot-to-Column system, an innovative process that preserves the most flavorful “hearts” of each run. Combined with Rochester’s dramatic seasonal temperature swings, this approach produces whiskeys of exceptional depth and character.

Black Button is also the proud producer of the internationally awarded Bespoke Bourbon Cream, honored with gold at the Concours International de Lyon and the John Barleycorn Awards. For more information visit https://blackbuttondistilling.com

About Blackstar Company

Blackstar is founded by four spirits industry veterans, including Kris Comstock, who spent nearly two decades building the powerhouse whiskey brands of Sazerac/Buffalo Trace Distillery, and Ray Franklin, who built a robust career in a variety of industry roles, including serving as Chief Revenue Officer for Spirits Capital Corporation.  Blackstar offers strategic spirits expertise, guiding companies and brands through the hurdles of production, compliance, logistics, sales, marketing and nationwide distribution. Blackstar is headquartered in Lexington, Ky. For more information visit https://www.blackstarspirits.com

Glen Scotia unveils third release in Icons of Campbeltown series inspired by Scottish folktales of the Wulver

Glen Scotia has revealed the third expression in its Icons of Campbeltown collection, a five-part annual series which pays tribute to the Victorian whisky capital of the world’s rich history steeped in Scottish folklore.

A limited edition unpeated Tawny Port Cask Finish 12-year-old single malt whisky, Icons of Campbeltown Release No.3 depicts the Wulver, taking inspiration from another of the saints and beasts carved into Campbeltown’s medieval market cross, a poignant meeting place for storytelling in the heart of the town.

The 14th-century cross is richly adorned with intricate stone carvings, crafted by anonymous hands for hundreds of years. Figures of saints, mythical creatures, warriors and enemies are etched into its surface, each believed to reflect different eras from Campbeltown’s long history. The details echo the enduring spirit of the community in Scotland’s fifth and smallest whisky producing region.

Symbols of a wolf among the mythical markings spark the imagination and invoke old folktales of the Scottish Wulver. Said to be a formidable creature with a gentle soul, tales of the Wulver tell of a wolf’s head with a man’s body and a thick coat of brown hair but are not typical stories of witchcraft and terror. Instead, depictions of the Wulver mirror the generosity of spirit in Campbeltown’s DNA which has run through Glen Scotia for almost two centuries.

Legends have it that the Wulver dwelled in a cave dug into the side of a wooded hill, a place where no one dared to tread. Despite his daunting appearance, the tales recount the Wulver’s quiet days spent fishing in solitude, and his generosity and charitable nature for sharing his catch with his poor neighbours, leaving fish on their windowsills in the dead of night. This spirit is rooted in the heart of Campbeltown’s distilling community, known for its resilience and generous nature without the expectation of reward.

Glen Scotia pays homage to the Wulver’s enduring spirit, and the historical markings of this mythical creature etched on the town’s market cross in Icons of Campbeltown Release No.3.

The limited-edition, unpeated 12-year-old single malt whisky has been expertly crafted by master blender, Ashley Smith with a Tawny Port Cask Finish.

Following careful maturation in hand-selected bourbon barrels, the whisky was transferred to ex-Tawny Port casks to finish for nine months, a process which has resulted in bursting flavours of red fruits, forest berries and dark chocolate. The finish is long and enduring, much like the legend of the Wulver itself, with the unmistakable maritime character of Glen Scotia.

To bring the Wulver to life, Glen Scotia has continued to partner with celebrated artist, John Holtzman for the Icons of Campbeltown series, whose portfolio includes work for Disney, Marvel and Macmillian.

Ashley Smith, Master Blender for Glen Scotia said: “The ancient market cross that inspired the Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown series gives us an exciting starting point to experiment with the single malts to match the mythical icons. For the third release in the series, I wanted to create a unique 12-year-old expression using the finest Tawny Port casks to finish the whisky, which have imparted rich fruity flavours paired with the subtle maritime notes that are a well-loved distinction of Glen Scotia.”

Iain McAlister, Distillery Manager and Master Distiller at Glen Scotia, added: “Our distilling community knows a thing or two about supporting each other in times of need, just like the Wulver did, as the tales are told. That same bold Campbeltown spirit is still very much alive in the town today and it is this character and quiet generosity which Glen Scotia is honouring in this latest instalment in our Icons of Campbeltown series.”

Icons of Campbeltown Release No.3 was bottled at 51.7% ABV and retails for £80. The expression is now available from Glen Scotia’s website, at the distillery’s visitor centre in Campbeltown, and exclusively at Fortnum & Mason. It follows in the footsteps of the first two releases in the Icons of Campbeltown series which were inspired by the Mermaid and the Dragon featured on the market cross.

For more information on Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Release No.3 visit: www.glenscotia.com

Tasting notes

Nose: Juicy forest fruits, candied nuts and crisp red apple, all wrapped in indulgent caramel sweetness.

Palate: Layers of dried fig and orange peel unfold alongside smooth praline, offering both richness and balance.

Finish: Dark cocoa and dried fruits linger beautifully, complemented by gentle vanilla and warming oak spice.

About Glen Scotia

Distiller Glen Scotia has been producing single malt whisky in Campbeltown since 1832 and is one of three surviving distilleries in the town.

Producing peated and non-peated whiskies, the distillery still maintains much of its original design, including the stillroom and the dunnage warehouse dating from the 1830s. To this day, the distillery team follow in the footsteps of their founders, using traditional methods, carefully creating the subtly maritime Campbeltown style the brand has become world-famous for.

Recognition of Glen Scotia’s style and craftsmanship continues to be acknowledged globally.

• In 2021, Glen Scotia’s 25-Year-Old single malt was awarded ‘Best In Show Whisky’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Over 3,800 entries across thirty-one categories were judged with Glen Scotia being awarded the overall winner across all countries and styles. Only seven months later, Glen Scotia was also named Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards 2021.
• In 2022, Glen Scotia’s Victoriana won ‘Best In Class’ in the Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch – No Age Statement category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• In 2023, Glen Scotia won ‘Best Single Cask Single Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards for a single cask bottling distilled in 2009 and aged for 13 years exclusively in a first-fill bourbon barrel.
• Later that same year, Glen Scotia’s 25-Year-Old won a coveted Platinum award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023, which is awarded to the very few entries that receive a Double Gold medal for three consecutive years at the prestigious global event.
• In 2024, Glen Scotia received a number of prestigious awards across its range of single malt whiskies, including Platinum titles at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024 for both Glen Scotia Victoriana and Glen Scotia 25 Year Old.

GORDON & MACPHAIL OFFERS TASTE OF THE FUTURE WITH RANGE OF BLENDED MALTS

October 2025 – The Cairn Distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail is inviting adventurous whisky drinkers to ‘taste the future today’, with its range of blended malts providing the flavours predicted to feature in the distillery’s single malt releases in years to come. One of the expressions – the CRN57° 70-year-old – is the world’s oldest blended malt Scotch whisky.

No date has yet been set for the release of The Cairn’s first single malts, but the CRN57° portfolio of blended malt Scotch whiskies has been crafted by the distillery’s whisky maker, Stuart Urquhart, using stock from Gordon & MacPhail’s unrivalled inventory. The distillery’s location has inspired the name, being 57 degrees north of the equator in the iconic Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.

The CRN57° core range allows drinkers to explore flavours 12, 18, 25, 30 and 40 years into the future, with the premium expressions extending this journey to 57 and even 70 years ahead. There is also a non-age statement release: CRN57° Vision – created to align with the vision for the single malts of the future. The clear and simple tasting notes range from ‘tangy chocolate orange and banana’ to ‘toffee and strawberries and cream’. The younger blends have sweet, fruity and nutty notes, while citrus, spice and mint are more prominent in the premium expressions.

The Cairn’s future single malts are predicted to infuse the smooth flavours typical of a traditional Speyside whisky. Maturing in first-fill casks, the whiskies will be of the highest quality to be enjoyed neat or in easy-to-make cocktails.

Stuart Urquhart, Whisky Maker and Operations Director at Gordon & MacPhail, said: “Our CRN57° blended malts reflect our heritage and location, but also provides a glimpse into the future of The Cairn’s single malt whiskies. Whisky drinkers have a unique opportunity to transport their taste buds decades in the future, enjoying the notes of our 70-year-old single malt which won’t be released until 2092!

“For millennia, cairns – stacked piles of stones – have inspired people to explore and discover new paths, and that’s the direction we’ve followed for CRN57°. We want to unlock taste through exploration with a modern, simple twist. You don’t need to be a whisky connoisseur to enjoy our whiskies, just a sense of curiosity and a desire to try something new.”

The CRN57° range starts at £39.99 and is now available on www.thecairndistillery.com.

Tasting notes for the CRN57° series releases are as follows:

 CRN57° VISION

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Vanilla and blueberry pie.  Apple, gooseberries and fresh lime.  Summer berries, cocoa powder and oak.

Palate: Apple and zesty citrus. Raspberries, figs, aniseed and brazil nuts.
Finish: Vibrant citrus and spicy pepper.

CRN57° 12 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Red apples, cinnamon and cloves. Orange marmalade and roasted walnuts.

Palate: Raspberry, apple and a touch of pepper. Sweet and spicy, along with tangy chocolate orange.
Finish: Fruity with a spicy oak finish.

CRN57° 18 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Crisp apples, blueberries and candied citrus peel. Raisins and toasted almonds topped with brown sugar.

Palate: Banana, milk chocolate and hazelnut. Strawberries and cream, and a touch of spice
Finish: Fresh lime, mint and a hint of pepper.

CRN57° 25 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Rum and raisin with brown sugar. Ripe fig and maple syrup and a hint of liquorice.

Palate: Raspberry and pistachio nut with apple and tangy orange peel.
Finish: Milk chocolate and oak.

CRN57° 30 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Rich fruitcake with candied peel and cinnamon. Toffee and Medjool dates.

Palate: Spice and pepper with sultanas, forest fruits, oak and floral notes.
Finish: Full and sweet with liquorice and spice.

CRN57° 40 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Rich Sherry with cinnamon and nutmeg, beeswax polish, dried fruits and orange peel.

Palate: Smooth and sweet.  Dried tobacco, citrus and charred oak.  Stewed apple, walnut and spicy pepper.
Finish: Nutty, with mature oak and roasted coffee beans.

CRN57° 57 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43.1%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Zesty orange and rich fruitcake with baked apple and oak.

Palate: Crushed black pepper, dark fruit and butterscotch. Roasted coffee bean and dried tobacco.
Finish: Vibrant citrus and lingering spice.

CRN57° 70 YEARS OLD

ABV: 45%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Cinnamon apple, clove spice and chocolate orange blossom.

Palate: Kumquat, aniseed and tobacco. Blackcurrant and black pepper.
Finish: Seville orange peel and mint.

 About The Cairn

Nestled in the Cairngorms National Park, The Cairn Distillery is a modern home for the ancient craft of whisky-making ideal for adventure seekers and whisky lovers to be inspired by the very best Scotland has to offer.

The Cairn comes from a long line of pioneers and legacy builders – the family that owns Gordon & MacPhail and revived Benromach Distillery in 1998. The Cairn sets out to build a legacy of Scottish excellence and exceptional whisky that inspires future generations surrounded by inspiring views, passionate people and extraordinary tastes and flavours, shaped by the untamed wilderness.

2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® Inducts New Members & Lifetime Achievement Recipient

BARDSTOWN, Ky.— The prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® inducted its 2025 class into its esteemed ranks before a record crowd of more than 300 industry legends and luminaries in Nelson County.

Inductees include a longtime legislative champion, a trailblazing female entrepreneur, a key architect of the craft distilling boom, a 7th-generation distiller of a storied Bourbon family and a 50-year veteran whose name is synonymous with whiskey quality, integrity, and leadership.

The exclusive annual event was held at The Legacy at Log Still Distillery in Nelson County in front of a sold-out crowd, and was streamed live online to share America’s only native spirit with thousands of global fans.

Founded in 2001 by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® recognizes individuals who have made a transformational impact on Bourbon’s stature, growth and awareness.

It is the highest honor given by the state’s $9 billion signature industry.

“Today we celebrate five remarkable heroes whose shared vision and tireless efforts have elevated Kentucky Bourbon to greatness,” KDA President Eric Gregory said. “We owe them all our profound thanks and gratitude for their extraordinary achievements.

“And though their individual success has left an indelible mark on our industry, their induction also reminds us that our strength lies in working together, honoring our past while forging a future bound by 200 years of unity and excellence.”

This year’s inductees are, in alphabetical order:

• Craig Beam, 66, Bardstown, Ky. A seventh-generation distiller, Beam learned the art and science behind crafting great whiskeys under the tutelage of his grandfather, Earl, and father, Parker, both legendary Master Distillers and Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees from Heaven Hill Distillery. Now in his fourth decade, Craig is showcasing his award-winning talents and continuing his legacy as Master Distiller at Jackson Purchase Distillery in Western Kentucky, one of the Commonwealth’s fastest-growing contract distillers.

• The late Mary Dowling, Lawrenceburg, Ky. An acclaimed symbol of resiliency and pioneering spirit, Mary Dowling was born in 1859 to Irish immigrants and overcame anti-Irish sentiments and gender barriers to become a trailblazing Bourbon icon. The first woman to run a major distillery in 1903, Dowling audaciously moved production to Mexico during Prohibition. A pillar of her Lawrenceburg, Ky. community and clearly ahead of her time, Dowling built churches, championed immigrant, black and women’s rights and opened a free hospital before her death in 1930.

• Larry Ebersold, 75, Hebron, Ky. Ebersold’s decades-long career, blending corporate experience at Seagram’s with entrepreneurial consulting, has left an indelible mark on the modern Bourbon and rye whiskey industry. A key architect of the craft distillery boom, Ebersold’s expertise has shaped facilities for 31 distilleries, including New Riff, Rabbit Hole and Bardstown Bourbon, collaborating with architects and engineers to design innovative production spaces.

• Chris Morris, 67, Louisville, Ky. Recipient of the prestigious Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award. 50-year veteran of the Kentucky Bourbon industry, Morris’ craftsmanship and integrity is hailed around the world for elevating Brown-Forman’s whiskey portfolio and crafting innovative brands such as Woodford Reserve Double Oak and its vaunted Master’s Collection. Morris also is one of the industry’s most respected historians, a three-time Chairman of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association Board of Directors, and a cherished mentor to his successor Elizabeth McCall, all of which has solidified his lasting, lifelong impact on Kentucky Bourbon.

• Damon Thayer, 57, Georgetown, Ky. One of the strongest champions of Kentucky Bourbon in the history of the Kentucky General Assembly, retired Senate Majority Leader Thayer is directly responsible for stewarding more than 20 pieces of legislation that modernized Kentucky’s signature industry, propelled its amber nectar into an unprecedented golden age and transformed distilling into an economic and tourism powerhouse for the Commonwealth.

Note: Full biographies, submitted by the inductees, accompany this release in a separate file can be found here.

Inductees are selected each year by a blue-ribbon committee consisting of all recipients of the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award, the Chair of the KDA Board of Directors, the Governor of the Order of the Writ – Spirit of Kentucky Bourbon Society, and the KDA President.

Parker Beam recipients are Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller of Wild Turkey; Bill Samuels, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Maker’s Mark; Max Shapira, Executive Chairman of Heaven Hill Brands; Even Kulsveen, Executive Director of Willett Distillery, and Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling and the current Chairman of the KDA Board of Directors.

Other members of the 2025 selection committee were Chris Morris, Governor of the Order of the Writ, Master Distiller Emeritus at Brown-Forman Corp. and Treasurer of the KDA Board; Gigi DaDan, General Manager of Louisville Distilling Co. and D’USSE Cognac, and Vice Chair of the KDA Board; and noted author Dixie Hibbs of Bardstown, who was appointed by Gregory.

Every year, the group carefully reviews applications submitted by KDA member distilleries through a comprehensive and confidential application process. No more than five inductees are approved each year, further establishing the Hall of Fame as an elite honor.

The 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® ceremony was presented by Buzick Construction. Additional sponsors include Bardstown Florist, Bardstown Tourism, Brindiamo Group, Independent Stave Company, Kroger Co., Log Still Distillery, RunSwitch PR, Vendome Copper & Brass Works Corp., and Wiltshire Pantry.

Bardstown Tourism was the sponsor of the signature toast, with Lux Row’s Four Grain Double Single Barrel.

The livestream of the induction ceremony was sponsored by Kroger Co. and facilitated by RunSwitch PR. It can be viewed on the Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s YouTube page @kentuckybourbon.

 Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™.

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association:

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the legendary voice for Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s landmark economic engine and its thriving, timeless craft. Member benefits include media relations, international trade development, private sampling events, technical assistance, economic development support, networking, legal defense, marketing strategies, governmental and regulatory advocacy and innovative tourism experiences through the KDA’s world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® adventures. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®, KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL CRAFT TOUR®, KENTUCKY BOURBON AFFAIR™, KBT®, BOURBON TRAIL™ and KENTUCKY BOURBON HALL OF FAME® are trademarks/service marks owned by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association.

The Dalmore Release Three New Distillery Select Series Bottlings 

The Dalmore Distillery Select Series 2025

 The Distillery Select Series Is A Collection of Exceptionally Rare Single Malt Whiskies That Celebrate The Dalmore’s Storied Stocks From Their Famed Highland Home

Highland Single Malt, The Dalmore, is to release three new bottlings of its limited-edition Distillery Select Series this October, exclusively available from their online and global boutiques.

Following the release of the first collection in 2024, the Distillery Select Series offers whisky fans hidden gems from The Dalmore’s storied warehouses. Each whisky is hand-selected for its unique qualities and the rarity of its character. The spirits selected for The Dalmore Distillery Select are always bottled natural colour and non-chill filtered.

Every cask at The Dalmore is special, but those chosen for the Distillery Select Series are specifically taken from small parcels of spirit that demonstrate an interesting dimension of The Dalmore’s signature house style – chocolate, orange, and subtle soft spice. The Dalmore master whisky makers then nurture these casks, assessing by hand until they feel they have reached their full potential, and are ready to be enjoyed.

For the 2025 release, The Dalmore Distillery Select Series again offers three limited-edition bottlings. Reflecting their rarity, scarcity and the truly small nature of the parcels of spirit from which they have been created, each whisky is available in differing quantities.

The Dalmore Distillery Select Series 2025: Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finish

Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finish is aged 13 Years and has an ABV of 51.3%. Priced at £350, 1,002 bottles are available of this limited-edition Single Malt, matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels before enjoying a two-year finish in Cabernet Sauvignon barriques from one of the world’s most treasured Médoc wine-growing estates.

Full of charm, this whisky has an enticing aroma of warm citrus fruits, black toffee, sugared almonds, and ginger spice. To taste, expect poached peach with whispers of balsamic, chocolate mocha, and soft liquorice. The finish offers tropical fruits and exotic spices, elevated by classic rich berry fruits, and lingering antique soft wood spice.

The Dalmore Distillery Select Series 2025: Loire Valley Wine Cask Finish

 Loire Valley Wine Cask Finish is aged 17 Years and has an ABV of 46.8%. Only 252 bottles are available of this rare Single Malt, priced at £1,000 each. Finished for more than three years in sweet wine barriques sourced from Bouvet Ladubay in France’s stunning Loire Valley, it is enticingly complex.

A charming melody of damson plums, old English marmalade, and Madagascan vanilla offers a welcome aroma, followed by tastes of poaching spices and Demerara sugar, orchard and citrus fruits. To finish, expect Tahitian vanilla, luscious caramel, and soft baking spices.

The Dalmore Distillery Select Series 2025: Colheita Tawny Port Cask Finish

Colheita Tawny Port Cask Finish is aged 28 Years and has an ABV of 48.2%. Just 49 bottles of this exceptionally rare whisky are available, priced at £5,500 each. This expression of The Dalmore began its maturation in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels, before finishing for four years in Colheita casks from The Dalmore’s long-standing partner, Graham’s Port. The Port casks used are from 1997, a vintage year, and the same year as this whisky was distilled.

A deepened beauty, the aroma offers a spectrum of exotic fruit, and nuances of damson plums. To taste, it is like smooth velvet, with roasted pineapple, and raspberry coulis, with notes of coffee beans, and Seville orange. The finish offers star fruit, liqurice, dark cacao, and rounded allspice.

This exceptional range of rare Single Malt Whiskies from The Dalmore is only available from The Dalmore website for those in UK, and from The Dalmore’s boutiques in Spain, Cambodia and the Philippines.

The general sale of The Dalmore Distillery Select Series for 2025 will commence from Saturday 11^th October 2025.

Members of The Dalmore Guild will enjoy an early-access sales window, available two days before general sale. To become a Guild member, simply sign up via The Dalmore website.

The response to the inaugural Distillery Select Series in 2024 was extremely positive, with both whisky collectors and connoisseurs alike purchasing these special whiskies. The first release included a 2009 Vintage Sherry Cask finish, a 2007 Amarone and Port Cask finish, and finally a 24 Year Old with a Vintage Calvados finish.  As with this year’s release, their quantities were limited and varied, with just a few bottles available.

Each of the whiskies in The Dalmore Distillery Select Series 2025 are presented at natural colour and are non-chill filtered. 

The Dalmore Distillery Select Series 2025: Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finish:

Aged: 13 Years                  ABV: 51.3%                         Price: £350                                   Quantity: 1,002 bottles

Aroma:                  Enticing warm citrus fruits, black toffee, sugared almonds, and ginger spice

Taste:                     Poached peach with whisper of balsamic. Chocolate mocha, and soft liquorice

Finish:                   Tropical fruits and exotic spices, elevated by classic rich berry fruits, and lingering antique soft wood spice

Maker’s Note:   “Charming and full of finesse” 

The Dalmore Distillery Select Series 2025: Loire Valley Wine Cask Finish:

Aged: 17 Years                  ABV: 46.8%                         Price: £1,000                                  Quantity: 252 bottles

Aroma:                  A melody of damson plums, old English marmalade, and Madagascan vanilla

Taste:                     Poaching spices and Demerara sugar. Orchard and citrus fruits

Finish:                   Tahitian vanilla, luscious caramel, and soft baking spices

Maker’s Note:   “Enticingly complex”

The Dalmore Distillery Select Series 2025: Colheita Tawny Port Cask Finish:

Aged: 28 Years                  ABV: 48.2%                         Price: £5,500                                  Quantity: 49 bottles

Aroma:                  Exotic nuances of damson plums. A spectrum of exotic fruit

Taste:                     Like velvet. Roasted pineapple and raspberry coulis, with notes of coffee beans and Seville orange

Finish:                   Star fruit, liquorice, dark cacoa, and rounded all-spice

Maker’s Note:   “A deepened beauty”

About The Dalmore

Founded in 1839 on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, The Dalmore has been making masterpieces of whisky for over 180 years. The 12-point silver stag which proudly adorns each bottle was bestowed upon the first chieftain of Clan Mackenzie in 1263 by King Alexander III of Scotland. The stag became the whisky’s emblem when descendants of the clan took over the distillery in 1878.

The Dalmore distillery’s collection of idiosyncratic stills creates a New Make spirit of unique character and depth – robust and fruity, particularly well-suited to longer and more complex maturation. This allows The Dalmore’s renowned whisky makers to develop spirit over longer periods, continuing a tradition of visionary whisky-making as they fully express their art using rare casks from some of the world’s finest wineries and bodegas.

Bladnoch Distillery unveils Chapter Two of Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch – a tale of reconnection and discovery

Bladnoch, Scotland’s oldest privately-owned distillery has released Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch, Chapter Two, the second instalment in a limited-edition series of single malt whiskies, celebrating and selected by individuals who have a deep affinity with the distillery.

Loch Maberry is the source of the River Bladnoch, which provides the water that has sustained the distillery since it was founded in 1817. The name of the series acknowledges the significance of those who most appreciate Bladnoch’s bold Galloway spirit, and the role they play in keeping the distillery in flow.

Chapter Two highlights Bladnoch’s historical significance, revealing a tale of reconnection with Elizabeth Cobbett, the great-great-granddaughter of Thomas McClelland, who with his older brother John, founded the distillery at Bladnoch over 200 years ago. Through her Scottish adventure, Elizabeth discovered there is a whisky for everyone.

Elizabeth always knew her family had once run Bladnoch Distillery and a brief visit in the 1990s while in Dumfries and Galloway was enough to satisfy her curiosity at the time, until 20 years later, after her parents’ passing, she uncovered photographs in their attic.

Delving into her family history, Elizabeth discovered her grandmother, Margaret Tyrer (née McClelland), had been born in 1882 near the distillery, where the McClelland family earned their living before moving to Liverpool at the turn of the century when Bladnoch was sold.

Over the years, Elizabeth followed Bladnoch’s revival online, where maps and photographs showed the old stone buildings on the river restored, while the distillery’s website gave her a way to stay connected through its newsletter. When Bladnoch invited people to share their stories, Elizabeth responded which led to her return visit to meet master distiller Dr Nick Savage to help select a cask for Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch, Chapter Two. 

Guided by Nick, Elizabeth nosed and tasted a selection of samples before choosing Cask 450/2006. Distilled in 2006 and matured in a sherry butt cask, the expression displays notes of coffee, chocolate and almonds and delivers a very long, nutty almond finish.

Elizabeth Cobbett said: “I feel privileged to have been chosen to share my story and select a cask at Bladnoch. Despite my heritage, before my Scottish adventure to the distillery, I knew very little about whisky and have never felt it was for me. My wonderful day at Bladnoch changed that. I discovered the skill of master blender, Dr Nick Savage, the alchemy, and the subtlety involved in making whisky and learned to truly appreciate a glass of the ‘water of life’. 

“I’m certain Thomas and John McClelland would be proud to see their distillery revived, blending tradition with innovation and a spirit of enthusiasm and dedication. They would be happy it is now in safe hands, and so am I.” 

Dr Nick Savage added: “When we share Stories of Bladnoch, we celebrate history, adventure, and community, and Elizabeth’s story captures all of this. Her 20-year journey reconnecting with the distillery her great-great-grandfather co-founded shows that, like whisky, connections take time and patience to mature. From initial uncertainty to writing her own tasting notes, her experience reminds us why we make whisky.  

“Under our new ownership, Bladnoch has been reimagined over the past decade, and it’s inspiring to see Elizabeth so pleased with the legacy we continue and that we’re doing things those before us would be proud of.” 

Chapter Two follows the 2024 release of the inaugural expression, which paid tribute to Mr Arnold, a lifelong admirer of Bladnoch whose passion reflects the dedication of the distillery’s skilled team. Mr Arnold first discovered Bladnoch while living near the distillery in Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway, and after experiencing its whiskies and learning about the craft behind them, he became a devoted visitor and advocate of the distillery and its people.

Dating back to 1817, Bladnoch Distillery is one of the oldest single malt Scotch whisky producers in the world and is enjoying a bold and powerful revival. The legacy brand has been revived in recent years by David Prior, who purchased the distillery in 2015 and is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch whisky distillery.

With an ABV of 48.6%, Chapter Two of Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch has a natural colour and is non-chill filtered. It is encased in a presentation box which also contains letters from Elizabeth and Dr Nick Savage describing their experiences of collaborating to craft the whisky. With an RRSP of £150, it is available to purchase from Bladnoch.com.

Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch, Chapter Two will be revealed at Bold Spirit: Tales of Galloway on Thursday, 2 October. This unique storytelling evening will highlight the bold Galloway spirit embodied by both Bladnoch and the region itself, as part of the distillery’s partnership with the 27th annual Wigtown Book Festival. The ten-day literary celebration, taking place in Scotland’s National Book Town, is also home to Bladnoch’s storied 208-year-old distillery, making it the perfect setting for this next chapter to unfold.

For more information about Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch, Chapter Two, please visit HERE

Tasting notes

Coffee. Chocolate. Almonds.

Nose: Coffee creams with dark chocolate.

Palate: Peaches, apricot jam and coffee beans.

Finish: Very long with nutty almonds.

About Bladnoch Distillery

Bladnoch Distillery was established in 1817, making it the oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery in the world. As the southernmost distillery in Scotland, Bladnoch is commonly referred to as the ‘Queen of the Lowlands.’

Hand-crafted using malt from British growers and the pristine water from the River Bladnoch which flows alongside the distillery, Bladnoch single malts are non-chill filtered to ensure the truest flavours shine through.

This legacy brand has been revived in recent years by Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage, formerly of The Macallan, and owner David Prior, who purchased Bladnoch Distillery in 2015 and is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch whisky distillery.

The team at Bladnoch is truly passionate about the preservation of the environment and the local community’s generational involvement in this iconic distillery.