To mark World Bee Day (sorry, we missed this date but felt this was important enough to be shared regardless of the date ~ WI), we have welcomed 15,000 Carniolan honey bees to new hives beside our wetlands, where they are settling into life at the distillery.

Installed with our partners PlanBee, the upgraded hives are designed to better protect the colonies through the seasons, offering improved insulation and a more resilient home. As summer unfolds, each colony will grow to around 50,000 bees, quietly supporting biodiversity across our grounds.

In the film above, PlanBee’s Principal Beekeeper, Jodie Harrison, shares a glimpse into life inside the Glengoyne hives and the careful balance that allows them to thrive.

Read more about our bees and our partnership with PlanBee.

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GORDON & MACPHAIL WHISKIES
INTRODUCES PERSONALLY CURATED ‘VINTAGE MOMENTS’ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
FOOTBALL LEGEND SIR KENNY DALGLISH

ELGIN, SCOTLAND, 2 June 2026: Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is set to release the first in its unique series of Vintage Moments, unique box sets of five ultra-rare single malt Scotch whiskies distilled in years that correspond with key life and career milestones. The inaugural release celebrates the Vintage Moments of Scottish football legend, Sir Kenny Dalglish.

Based in Elgin, Gordon & MacPhail has an unparalleled portfolio of single malts from over 100 Scottish Distilleries, with whisky from every vintage from 1948 to 2023. These whiskies are time capsules; liquid treasures recognized of profound rarity, each shaped by decades of quiet maturation and the unwavering dedication of the family-owned business over four generations.

Vintage Moments by Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies provides the privilege of owning chapters of Scotland’s liquid history – a legacy crafted with intention, patience and artistry – tailored specifically to the individual. This unique opportunity will be extended to a very small number of private clients each year to sample single malts and select five from pivotal years in their life. Each whisky will be hand-drawn from each cask, bottled at cask strength – the only expression of each particular single malt that will ever exist.

To celebrate this special service, Gordon & MacPhail worked alongside Sir Kenny Dalglish to curate five rare Scotch single malt whiskies distilled in five years relating to landmark moments in his life. A true football legend with a remarkable personal history, Sir Kenny Dalglish was born in 1951 and is regarded as one of the greatest strikers in post-war British football. He is one of Celtic’s, Liverpool’s and Scotland’s most admired figures, with a huge number of fans all around the world.

Just 15 Sir Kenny Dalglish’s Vintage Moments by Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies box sets, each featuring five 70cl bottles of ultra-rare vintage single malts of exceptional quality brought to life from Gordon & MacPhail’s portfolio, will be available for sale this October. Each provides an exceptional opportunity for whisky aficionados and football lovers alike.

“I was delighted when Gordon & MacPhail approached me to celebrate my Vintage Moments. The experience of selecting specific single malts to share with others was an incredible memory in itself. I’ve been lucky enough throughout my life to have had some fantastic moments and narrowing these down to five pivotal years was not easy. But I am very much looking forward to the forthcoming release and sharing the stories behind my selections,” comments Sir Kenny.

SIR KENNY DALGLISH EXPLORING GORDON & MACPHAIL’S LIQUID LIBRARY

As curators & custodians of the oldest & rarest single malt whiskies over 130 years, Gordon & MacPhail’s unique and irreplaceable stocks of the finest single malts – driven by the simple mission to create single malt Scotch whisky of extraordinary quality – include rare expressions and exceptional one-offs found nowhere else in the world.

GORDON & MACPHAIL BESPOKE CASKS MATCHED TO SPIRIT FROM OVER 100 SCOTTISH DISTILLERIES

“It is a source of immense pride to be the only Scotch whisky company in the world to have stocks from every vintage going back as far as 1948. Many of these whiskies were laid down by grandfather, George Urquhart, who has been called ‘the father of single malt’.
This legacy allows Gordon & MacPhail to create exclusive, personalised box sets for our private clients and it’s a pleasure to kick off with Sir Kenny’s Vintage Moments just ahead of this summer’s World Cup,” explains Stephen Rankin, Gordon & MacPhail Director of Prestige and fourth generation family member. Those who would like to secure one of only 15 Sir Kenny Dalglish’s Vintage Moments by Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies box sets – or to register their interest to be one of the very few private clients who will be afforded the chance to select their own Vintage Moments by Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies commemorated in an exclusive boxset, are invited to email Stephen Rankin directly via vintagemoments@gordonandmacphail.com

Sir Kenny Dalglish’s Vintage Moments by Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies to be released in early October 2026 when the Sir Kenny’s five chosen vintages, presentation and price will be revealed.

About Gordon & MacPhail

For more than 130 years, Gordon & MacPhail has been driven by a simple mission: to create single malt Scotch whisky of exceptional quality. Through four generations of family ownership, the company has matched its own bespoke casks with spirit from over 100 Scottish distilleries. Managing a portfolio of casks is a complex level of expertise which Gordon & MacPhail has honed to fully understand cask maturation matched to different styles of spirit. It is this cask curation that allows Gordon & MacPhail to consistently deliver a range of perfectly matured whiskies. Their expert maturation management creates unique, complex but perfectly balanced single malts found nowhere else. At the very heart of business lies the sample room – an exceptional liquid library spanning more than a century of Scotch whiskies featuring a wide range of age profiles and character. But these exceptional snapshots in time are not heirlooms there to impress, they exist to help inform and shape future decision-making and provide an invaluable guide for generations to come.

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About Gordon & MacPhail’s Unique Relationship with Over 100 Scottish Distilleries Uniquely, Gordon & MacPhail is the only whisky company to have matched its casks to spirit from over 100 distilleries from all over Scotland. We then nurture it, often for many decades, then lean on experience handed down through four generations to know when to bottle it. Over its 130 history, Gordon & MacPhail built a strong bond of trust and mutual respect with these distilleries to allow the company to fill casks. These relationships were founded on the commitment that Gordon & MacPhail’s releases would complement not compete against those from the proprietary distillery, providing drinkers with interesting nuances in flavour. No other company has the depth and breadth of whisky in terms of variety of source distillery of the original spirit and age up to 80 years.

About Sir Kenny Dalglish

As a player, Sir Kenny Dalglish was the IOC European Footballer of the Season, a Ballon D’or Runner Up and FWA Tribute Award recipient. As a manager, Sir Kenny goes down in history, having won the First Division title with Liverpool on three occasions and the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers, a season which also saw him presented with the Premier League Manager of the Season award.

Distillery of the Day: Cotswolds

We asked duty manager Daisy Kerby-Smith to tell us more about the beautiful Cotswolds Distillery in England.

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NEW RELEASE

THE MACALLAN

RED COLLECTION 79 YEARS OLD

We are pleased to introduce The Macallan Red Collection 79 Years Old, the latest release to the Red Collection, a distinguished range of single malt whiskies shaped by the legacy of our founder, Alexander Reid, and key figures in the history of The Macallan.

Aged for decades in sherry seasoned oak casks, this highly limited exceptional single malt reflects an unwavering dedication to time, tradition and the mastery of whisky making. A rare and refined single malt shaped by generations of whisky makers. With notes of antique oak, heather honey and treacle toffee, this expression reveals the depth and character honed through time and craft.

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NATURAL COLOUR Autumn in the forest.

NOSE Resinous, sweet antique oak and fragrant peat smoke give way to rich heather honey, braised stone fruits and creamy panna cotta. There’s suggestions of dried mango, baked fig, soft citrus zests and thyme which emphasise the incredible complexity.

PALATE Elegant and integrated peat smoke fading to pineapple, bramble jam and black tea. Remarkable depth from red grape skins, cedar wood, gentle incense and treacle toffee.

FINISH A very long and intricate finish with lingering wood smoke, dark chocolate and a twist of grapefruit.

ABV 40.8%

DOUGLAS LAING & CO MARKS 40 YEARS OF FÈIS ÌLE WITH A BESPOKE BIG PEAT LIMITED EDITION

BIG PEAT FÈIS ÌLE 2026

Douglas Laing & Co. introduces Big Peat Fèis Ìle 2026 – a bespoke small batch release crafted in celebration of Islay and the 40th Anniversary of the island’s iconic festival. Marking four decades of Fèis Ìle, this special bottling honours the spirit, community and shared passion that have made the festival a global pilgrimage for collectors and admirers of Islay Whisky.

Each year, Fèis Ìle transforms the island into a celebration of Whisky, culture and camaraderie, drawing visitors from across the world to experience Islay at its most vibrant. This edition captures that atmosphere – not only the festival itself but the people and moments that continue to define it.

Big Peat has always brought “his” supporters together and this 2026 Edition continues that tradition in a uniquely celebratory way. This year’s bespoke presentation features a mosaic-style label formed from submitted images of Big Peat fans worldwide, each face contributing to the unmistakable image of our bearded Islay character. Just as every dram contributes to a greater blend, every individual featured plays a part in Big Peat’s story – a fitting tribute to Islay and to the global family who raise a glass each year in “his” honour.

Big Peat’s 2026 Fèis Ìle Edition brings “his” selection of Single Malts from renowned Islay distilleries together before being elevated through a finishing period in exceptional Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks. This indulgent influence enhances Big Peat’s signature style while adding rich Sherry-led depth and refinement.

Expect a shovelful of feisty sweet smokiness from the outset – everything Islay is famous for: peat and smoke in abundance, now layered with notes of dried figs and dates, freshly roasted coffee, toasted walnuts and cocoa. The result is a lingering velvety finish where peat remains powerful yet beautifully balanced.

Bottled at a natural cask strength of 52.6% ABV and presented in a premium bespoke carton, this limited edition embodies Big Peat at full power – “his” style, uncompromising and unforgettable.

Chloe Wood, Big Peat Brand Manager, comments:

“Fèis Ìle reaching its 40th Anniversary is a significant milestone for Islay and for the global Whisky community. With this bespoke release, we wanted to celebrate not only the island’s spirit selection and cask craft but the people who have supported Big Peat over the years. Bringing their faces together to form Big Peat felt the most fitting way to mark the occasion. This edition captures everything Big Peat stands for – character, craftsmanship and Islay.”

Big Peat Fèis Ìle 2026 is available from select retailers, Whisky specialists, and online, with a suggested retail price of £60.00/€69.00.

Ten Years of Tiree Whisky Company Ltd!

Today (May 22nd) we’re celebrating 10 years since the inauguration of Tiree Whisky Company Ltd at A’ Bhuain 2016 – Tiree’s second official homecoming.

We marked our launch with an independent bottling, The Cairnsmuir, named after the ship that ran aground off Tiree carrying spirits and wine that famously made its way ashore for islanders to enjoy.

At the launch event, we spoke about Tiree’s distilling heritage and shared our hopes for the future:

“Today is the initial step in re-establishing the island’s connection with the Scotch Whisky industry and we hope that this is just the start.”

Ten years later, that vision has become reality. We now produce Single Malt and Single Grain Scotch Whisky here in Tiree.

We’re also delighted that next May, the third edition of A’ Bhuain will take place, and we’ll welcome homecomers to the Distillery and introduce them to our Tiree spirits for the first time.

A’ Bhuain 2027 will take place between 16th – 21st May 2027. We’ve their official preview video below.

www.tireehomecoming.com
Here’s to the last decade – and the next. Slàinte! 🥃

This Spirit of Speyside, we invite you to experience something truly special — a guided Osprey Wildlife Walk along the beautiful shores of Findhorn Bay with whisky entrepreneur and former BBC Natural History Producer, Edward Odim.

Beginning at the charming Tides Edge Cottage in the historic fishing village of Findhorn, Edward will lead a leisurely walk along the coastline in search of the magnificent osprey — the iconic fish eagle that made its remarkable return to Speyside in the 1950s.

Along the way, Edward will share his passion for wildlife and the natural world, pointing out seabirds, coastal flora, seals, and possibly even dolphins. But the highlight will be keeping watch for an osprey hunting over the bay.

After the walk, return to Tides Edge Cottage for some well-earned drams. Guests will be among the very first to taste the brand new Osprey single malts whiskies inspired by this remarkable bird. The experience concludes with a relaxing farewell dram from the Murray McDavid range.

It’s the perfect blend of Speyside’s natural beauty and exceptional whisky.

🥃 The OSPREY Wildlife Walk 🏖️

Sunday 3 May | 2:30pm-4:00pm

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An Evening at Dallas Dhu!

As part of this year’s Spirit of Speyside, we invite you to step inside Dallas Dhu House for an evening of whisky, food and warm Scottish hospitality. You’re invited to Dram & Dine — a relaxed and memorable night hosted by the Murray McDavid Team in our beautiful Victorian mansion in Forres.

Enjoy a classic three-course Scottish dinner, with each course thoughtfully paired with a Murray McDavid  dram selected from our vibrant range of whiskies.  But this is more than just dinner…  You’ll be joined at your table by a member of the Murray McDavid Team — from Warehouse to Sales & Marketing — bringing stories, insight and a proper Speyside blether to the evening. And once the plates are cleared?  Settle in by the fire, explore our fully stocked whisky bar, and continue the night with more drams and great company.

🥃 Dram & Dine with the Murray McDavid Team at Dallas Dhu House 🍴

Thursday 30 April | 6:00pm-12:00am

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