We are delighted to bring you exclusive access to this pair of heavily peated Kinglassie whiskies – the first ever single malts ever to come out of Inchdairnie distillery. These rich and smoky drams offer a rugged counterpoint to traditionally delicate Lowland style. This is the perfect chance to experience one of Scotland’s most exciting young distilleries and add its inaugural single malts to your collection.​

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Jura 12 – Taste the Island

For the dad who loves a drop of adventure, Jura, the UK’s number one single malt, should be top of your list. Crafted in the heart of community, Jura 12 Year Old is the perfect gift to share at any social gathering.

Jura 12 Year Old is matured in American ex-Bourbon barrels, then finished in the finest Oloroso sherry casks on the remote island of Jura. Matured for 12 years, the whisky boasts a honeyed sweetness with intensified notes of warm spices, banana and soft citrus alongside a finish of freshly ground coffee and dark chocolate.

Versatile and vibrant, Jura 12 Year Old can be enjoyed neat for those wild at heart, or – if you’re mastering your mixology skills – seek out a spectacular twist on a classic, with a Jura Espresso Martini:

• Add 35ml Jura 12 Year Old, 15ml Coffee Liqueur, a single shot of espresso and 10ml sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Shake and fine strain into a martini glass.
• Garnish with 3 coffee beans.

Jura 12 Year Old is available from a range of retailers including The Whisky Exchange, RRP £35.

Fettercairn 18 – A Highland Gem

Inspired by the rhythm of the seasons and crafted in harmony with nature, Fettercairn 18 pays tribute to local artisans and conscious craft. Its rich, nuanced flavours make a distinct pairing with game and foraged mushrooms, both currently on-trend for the ultimate Father’s Day soiree.

Fettercairn 18 Year Old is available from a range of retailers including The Whisky Exchange, RRP £175.

The Dalmore King Alexander III – A Gift Fit for Royalty

The Dalmore King Alexander III is a majestic addition for whisky collectors and aficionados this Father’s Day.

A spectacular example of the Highland distillery’s philosophy of multi-cask maturation, the expression showcases a one-of-a-kind assemblage of six noble cask finishes, sourced from renowned bodegas and winemakers across the world.

Crafted by Master Distiller, Richard Paterson OBE, the whisky offers a velvety-full bodied and complex flavour profile, with red berry and passionfruit on the nose, and notes of citrus, vanilla and crème caramel.

The Dalmore King Alexander III (40% ABV) is available from specialist retailers such as The Whisky Shop, The Whisky Exchange, and Master of Malt, RRP £295.

The Dalmore 21 – Unmistakably Rare, Unforgettably Dalmore

For the ultimate Father’s Day indulgence, gift a bottle of The Dalmore 21.

This exceptional whisky has been matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels and first-fill Sherry casks, which previously held 30 year old Matusalem Oloroso Sherry. The Sherry casks are hand-selected exclusively for The Dalmore from the world-renowned González Byass bodega, to create an extraordinary whisky full of character.

Featuring bitter chocolate accents, Seville orange and subtle spice, the expression is a perfect pairing for any social gathering. Aromas of toffee apple and pecan pie combine with notes of liquorice, black forest fruits, roasted walnuts and marzipan, all harmonised with peaches, ginseng and pear tarte tatin to create this must-have dram.

The Dalmore 21 Year Old (43.8% ABV) is available from specialist retailers including The Whisky Shop and The Whisky Exchange RRP £625.

Nikka Nine Decades 90th Anniversary Limited Whisky

70cl · 48% ABV

This limited edition is a world blended whisky incorporating whiskies from nine decades, from  the 1940s to the 2020s, distilled at Nikka’s 6 distilleries including Ben Nevis Distillery in Scotland. More than 50 whisky batches, including the oldest malt whisky reserve from Yoichi and Miyagikyo, and new grain whisky from Moji and Satsumastukasa, have been selected representing Nikka’s heritage and future, and skillful blending embraces them into perfection.

Bottled at 48% ABV, this is non-chill filtered to best maximize its distinct flavors and enhance the rich texture.

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The bottle with the Nikka emblem is crafted using “Edo- bori” carving, a glass carving technique born in Tokyo (former name “Edo”) which derived from western sandblast carving. This unique bottle shape, which was developed when Nikka launched THE NIKKA 40 years old for the 80th anniversary in 2014, represents the accumulated heritage of Nikka.

Nose: A rich apple pie and raisin sweetness with toasty barrel-ageing notes lead into a gentle smokiness and the nostalgic scent of antique furniture. Complex and layered aromas give the impression of standing in the warehouse where the whisky has peacefully slumbered.

Palate: Mellow oak with profound depth forms a base, structuring the spicy cinnamon, roasted nuts, and rich dark chocolate aromas. A subtle bitterness from the peat is balanced by sweet apricot jam and maple syrup, while an overall warmth gives the impression of sitting in front of a fireplace.

Finish: Gentle peat is enveloped by the full body, with sweet and sour notes introducing a pleasant bitterness on a very long finish.

THE WHISKIES OF NEW ZEALAND

From modest beginnings making whiskies in the Scottish tradition, New Zealand has developed one of the most intriguing distilling scenes in the world. Its origins is in the early 19th century, when Scottish and Irish settlers brought their knowledge of distilling to the islands of Aotearoa. Today, although production remains small-scale, the focus is firmly on quality and a strong sense of place. Producers are smoking barley with manuka wood or homegrown peat, using local grain and maturing spirit in New Zealand wine casks.

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Suntory Global Spirits Gives Back to Society by Planting 7,000 Trees in Kentucky

Our Suntory Global Spirits team recently put our company values of Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society into practice at a tree planting event in Hazard, Kentucky on April 10. This marks the fourth year of the planting initiative in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and Green Forests Work.

80 volunteers, including members of Suntory’s executive and senior leadership teams, planted 7,000 trees in the Central Appalachian Mountains, which have been stripped of trees due to being a former coal mining site.

“Our premium spirits are made with agricultural ingredients, such as grains and agave, and we rely on healthy forests and White Oak trees for the barrels that age our spirits,” said Kim Marotta, Chief Environmental Sustainability Officer and Head of Enterprise Risk Management at Suntory Global Spirits. “Given the significant role White Oak plays in our bourbon barrels, we’re committed to their regeneration. Kentucky is the heartland of our business, so we are very proud to continue supporting this annual event, along with our partners, as we work to accelerate our positive impact in our local communities.”

Kentucky is home to several of Suntory Global Spirits’ iconic brands, including Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, and revitalizing healthy forests and land will support many more decades of whiskey making and the communities around the distilleries.

Our employees’ dedication and passion have made a profound impact in the region, contributing to planting 315,000 trees on The Nature Conservatory’s Cumberland Forest property, a key portion of the Central Appalachians and one of the most biologically rich temperate forest ecosystems in the world. The forest protects the headwaters of several rivers, ensuring clean drinking water and supporting aquatic ecosystems downstream.  Tree planting supports a healthy ecosystem with carbon sequestration, improved air quality and restored wildlife habitats in the expansive area. Conservation efforts in the Cumberland Forest are helping restore lands impacted by logging and mining and protect against future degradation and ensure long-term ecological health. To date, Suntory Global Spirits has planted over 700,000 trees.

We continue to accelerate our progress to plant more trees than harvested to make our new barrels by 2030. Learn more about our sustainability efforts here.

Clonakilty Distillery announces the availability of their Irish whiskey in the UK

Brand will be distributed exclusively by Marussia Beverages UK from May 1st, 2025 

Clonakilty Distillery’s award-winning Irish whiskey will be sold in the UK from Thursday May 1 as the brand have announced a partnership with leading drinks distributor Marussia Beverages.

It represents the latest market expansion for the distillery, which has experienced significant growth and expansion in recent years after solidifying its position in both domestic and key international markets.

The company is now distributing in over a dozen countries – including United States, Canada, South Africa, Japan, France, South Korea, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Italy and Austria.

One of Ireland’s leading distillers of Irish whiskey products such as Clonakilty Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, their range of blended Irish Whiskeys will now be available to UK customers.

The distillery and warehouses are located by the Atlantic coast in south-west Ireland, and the brand has received many prestigious awards in recent years, including the World’s Best Irish New Make and World’s Best Small Batch Blended Irish Whiskey.

The partnership with Marussia Beverages UK will see Clonakilty Distillery join a portfolio of successful brands, including Akashi-Tai Sake and Mozart Chocolate Liqueurs, strengthening its position with UK retailers. Marussia’s experienced sales team, working alongside Clonakilty’s local team, will create significant scaling opportunities in 2025 and beyond.

Clonakilty Distillery founder Michael Scully stated, “Given that Clonakilty and Marussia Beverages are already working successfully in other markets including France and the US, this is an exciting opportunity to introduce our brands to a wider audience in the UK and lay the foundations in making Clonakilty Irish whiskies the premium choice for discerning UK consumers.”

Managing Director of Marussia Beverages UK, Trevenon Weeks stated, “As a family-owned distillery that produces exceptional spirits, Clonakilty was a natural fit for our portfolio of artisanal producers. The Irish whiskey market is expanding and I am delighted to be partnered with a distillery as prestigious as Clonakilty. Their credentials, coupled with our reputation for distributing leading artisanal spirits, puts us in a prime position to establish Clonakilty in the UK as a premium Irish whiskey.”  

For more information about Clonakilty Distillery and their brands, visit www.clonakiltydistillery.ie.

About Marussia Beverages UK (MBEVUK)

MBEVUK is the UK arm of Marussia Beverages, a Swiss owned family business. It is the UK’s leading artisanal spirits business with an exceptional portfolio of authentic spirit brands, including sake, whisky, gin, liqueurs, cognac, rum, armagnac, brandy, tequila, sherry, calvados and vodka. The Artisanal Japanese Collection comprises Akashi-Tai Sake, Hatozaki Whisky and 135° East Gin. Owned and run by the Swedish Paulsen family.

For more information about Marussia Beverages UK and their brands, visit https://marussiabeverages.co.uk/

* Awards cited:

• World Whiskies Awards 2023 & 2024 – “Irish New Make & Young Spirit Winner”
• World Whiskies Awards 2020 – “Category Winner” for Clonakilty Double Oak Irish Whiskey

Completion of hiking the Speyside Way with whisky friends, Aviemore 2006

Remembering Greg Mertton 1946-2025

Member of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Canada, the Companions of the Quaich, the Victoria Single Malt Club and volunteer at the Victoria Whisky Festival & the Victoria Highland Games Whisky School. Hiking & travelling companion, Jack Russell wrangler, vintage car enthusiast, master of Scottish roads, good friend and company to many, who will be widely missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.