The Epicurean

Three Wood Edition

The Epicurean has always been the life of the party – versatile, charming and full of surprises.

Now, he’s showing off his most daring side yet with the new Three Wood Finish. This limited-edition Lowland Malt is matured in a trio of casks: Virgin Oak for bold spice, ex-Bourbon for smooth vanilla and honey, and Sherry for a rich, fruity depth.

The result? A lively, layered Whisky bursting with bright citrus, silky vanilla cream, and a gentle oak warmth.

Enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail. We don’t judge.

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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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New & Exclusive: Redbreast 20 YO
Oloroso Cask

From the iconic Redbreast distillery in Ireland, comes this single pot still whiskey aged entirely in Oloroso sherry casks for a rich, deep character. This is a bold and intense dram, one that whiskey drinkers who appreciate long, sherry-driven flavour profiles will thoroughly enjoy.

Delicate sherry and floral notes give way to rich cacao, black cherry, and pot still spices, balanced by seasoned oak and fig jam. On the palate, orchard fruits, warm spices, dark chocolate, and earthy undertones build to a long finish where toasted oak and pot still spices linger.

You can also discover its depth and complexity firsthand with the opportunity to sample it in one of our London stores.

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MARCH AUCTION ENDS SUNDAY!

The auction is closing soon, but there’s still time to place your bid on this extraordinary Macallan 25 Years Old Sherry Oak (Pre-2018). Matured for 25 years in carefully selected Spanish Oak casks, this legendary expression is rich, complex, and highly sought after — a true centerpiece for any distinguished whisky collection.

This 16-year-old Flora and Fauna from Dailuaine is the only official bottling from the Speyside distillery. Part of the acclaimed 1991 series, it features the iconic white capsule from the first editions — a rare and highly collectible whisky for serious enthusiasts.

Gordon & MacPhail “Exclusive Range” showcases rare, limited single malt whiskies personally selected by the Urquhart family. This Balblair 1986 was matured in a single Refill Sherry Hogshead (#12648) and bottled in 2010, one of just 250 bottles — a true collector’s piece.

Talisker 17 Years Old – Manager’s Dram. These insider bottlings have long been reserved for distillery staff across the Diageo portfolio. Each year, a single distillery is selected and the distillery manager chooses the finest casks to create that year’s release, bottled at natural cask strength in very limited numbers. This example was distilled at Talisker, matured for 17 years, and bottled in 2011.

Final call. These are just a handful of the old, rare, and highly collectable bottles in our March auction — and time is running out. Head to clickwhiskyauctions.com to explore the full lineup and register to bid now. Don’t miss out — you’ve got to be in it to win it. Auction closes Sunday 22^nd March from 8pm GMT.

Sensory Appreciation for the Weekend

We’re doing something a little different in May… hosting a course on a Saturday! The next Certificate in Sensory Appreciation takes place on 9 May, making it a rare weekend treat. Even better, it follows straight after our flagship Diploma in Single Malt Whisky (7 & 8 May), Expect plenty of practical exercises in this hands-on exploration of taste and aroma with teachers Vic Cameron and Gordon Steele.

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The Good Dram Show – Episode 624 ‘A Viewers Choice’

Welcome to this week’s episode of the show. Like a couple of week’s ago, this is another viewers choice episode of the show, so a big thanks you to James Burgogne for the samples. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum. Episode 624 – Burgo’s Bourbon BANGERZ..! Filmed in The Study Nottingham

Featuring
Ardnamurchan 2018 AD/ Venturers Club Release No4 (6 year old) 59.6%
ardnamurchandistillery.com

Chorlton Whisky Ben Nevis 14 year old 53.1%
Chorlton Whisky Balblair 16 year old 55.8%
chorltonwhisky.co.uk

Glasgow 1770 Small Batch ‘Aquavitae label’ 8 year old 55%
www.glasgowdistillery.com

Daftmill ‘Double Single’ 2009 (15 year old) 55%
www.daftmill.com

Eileen Rae from International Beverage in pink with St Andrew’s Hospice staff

International Beverage announces Scottish Charities set to benefit from £25,000 ‘Spirit of Our Community Awards’ fund

One of Scotland’s leading spirits producers, International Beverage, has unveiled the three top recipients of this year’s Spirit of Our Community Awards.

£20,000 has been donated by the Airdrie-based premium spirits business and will be allocated amongst the three deserving charities, which were chosen from a raft of applications. They are:

• Airdrie’s St Andrew’s Hospice, for the charity’s child bereavement services that offer support in Lanarkshire.
• Moray Rape Crisis, an organisation that provides invaluable support for people who have been affected by sexual violence and abuse.
• Pulteneytown People’s Project, a community-led centre that supports the local population in Wick and the wider Caithness area.

A further £5,000 donation will be split amongst the following seven runners up: Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust, Glenboig Development Trust, James Support Group, Elgin Youth Development Group, Wick Community Hub, Grampian Society for the Blind and Dornoch Beach Wheelchairs.

The International Beverage Spirit of Our Community Awards were launched in 2022 to celebrate and reward the people and organisations working hard to make a difference to others in the community surrounding the company’s head office in Airdrie.

In 2023 the initiative was extended to communities close to the company’s five Scottish distilleries, where separate awards funds were allocated.

Judged by a mix of International Beverage employees and external associates, the competition was open to any charity or not for profit organisation based near the business’s key distilleries.

• Zone 1 the ML5 and ML6 Airdrie and Coatbridge region;

• Zone 2 within a 35-mile radius of Aberdeenshire’s Knockdhu Distillery and Speyside-based Speyburn and Balmenach Distilleries;

• Zone 3 within a 35-mile radius of Pulteney Distillery in Wick and Balblair Distillery in Tain.

Spirit of Our Community Awards organiser, International Beverage Business Support Manager Eileen Rae commented: ‘We received our biggest number of awards entries to date this year and our judges really had a difficult task when it came to selecting our top recipients. The standard of entries was extremely high as so many deserving charities applied with a host of community initiatives that really touched our hearts.

We are delighted to announce our 2025 winners and runners up and look forward to hearing more on how their projects develop over the months ahead.”

The scheme is International Beverage’s biggest charity commitment to date. To learn more about the awards, please click HERE 

International Beverage is the international arm of Thai Beverage Public Limited Company. The premium spirits company’s portfolio is led by a range of high-quality brands including Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whisky, Hankey Bannister blended Scotch whisky, Caorunn and The Source Gins, PRAKAAN single malt whisky and Phraya Rum from Thailand, Larsen Cognac, The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky, The Reid Single Malt Vodka, and Rose Rabbit Liqueur.

A certified Great Place to Work, International Beverage’s success is shaped by its 700-strong team based across the business’ network of nine global sites spanning the UK, France, New Zealand, and Greater China following the company’s recent acquisition of Asiaeuro International Beverage (AIB). For more information, please visit www.interbevgroup.com/.

Experience The Macallan

One of the most iconic whisky distilleries in the world, The Macallan has built an enviable reputation through an unwavering focus on quality. Aged predominantly in sherry-seasoned oak casks, their single malts are known for their rich, smooth flavours with depth and balance, alongside their natural amber hue.

Explore classics such as The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak, 12 Year Old Double Cask, or discover something special with A Night on Earth: The First Light.

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International Beverage invests in new US hub to manage distribution of premium spirits portfolio in North America

Global spirits business International Beverage has today (Tuesday 3^rd February 2026) announced the establishment of a new international spirits hub in the US, as it moves to roll out ambitious plans for its portfolio of premium spirits brands in American markets.

Based in Manhattan, New York, the new hub marks the first time the business has owned and managed its own US route to market for over a decade.

Peter Powell, having previously served as the company’s Regional Sales Director UK, France & Germany, will take the lead role of Regional Director of North America. He will be supported by a team of newly appointed staff, spanning sales, marketing and finance, with the recruitment process of these roles now underway.

The majority of the company’s global portfolio – including PRAKAAN, The Cardrona, Balblair and anCnoc single malt whiskies, Phraya Rum and The Reid Vodka – will now be managed in-house from the New York hub. The business will be supported by leading US alcohol importer MHW.

The announcement follows on from the company acquiring full ownership of Greater China-based Asiaeuro International Beverage (AIB) in January 2025. These investments are part of International Beverage’s global growth strategy, which is driven by a plan to secure greater control of brand sales and marketing strategies in key markets.

In the USA, operations are set to run across both on-trade and off-trade channels with a focus on continuing to establish a solid market presence, whilst building foundations for sustainable growth and expansion in the years ahead.

Commenting on today’s news, Peter Powell said: ‘Our global sales strategy is tightly focused on building bespoke plans for every brand, in every market, matched to the specific needs of our trade customers and consumers in those markets. With the launch of our new spirits hub in the US, our business will have a base to deliver these finely tuned and highly effective plans in market. This is especially important for us in 2026, as some of our brands prepare to celebrate milestone anniversaries throughout the year. Whilst the global spirits industry continues to face many challenges, I’m very excited to be part of a dynamic new office, a talented new US team, and an exciting new phase of growth for our brands’.

To apply for one of the new roles, please visit www.interbevgroup.com

 Applications are now open for 4 US-based roles within International Beverage:

• 2 x Sales Ambassadors
• Channel Marketing Manager
• Office Manager/Finance Manager

About International Beverage

International Beverage is the international arm of Thai Beverage Public Limited Company. The premium spirits company’s portfolio is led by a range of high-quality brands including Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Whisky, Caorunn Gin, PRAKAAN single malt whisky and Phraya Rum from Thailand, Larsen Cognac, The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky and The Reid Single Malt Vodka.

A certified Great Place to Work, International Beverage’s success is shaped by its 700-strong team based across the business’ network of nine global sites spanning the UK, France, New Zealand, and Greater China following the company’s recent acquisition of Asiaeuro International Beverage (AIB). For more information, please visit www.interbevgroup.com/.