Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel 2024 63.8%

A beloved bourbon amongst connoisseurs, Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel is back with its 2024 release. With its home roots in the Buffalo Trace distillery in Kentucky, this cask-strength liquid sits at a whopping 63.8% abv making it one of the most intense drams produced in this series. Expect notes of dark chocolate, caramel, and toasted nuts, as well as a rich honeyed spiciness.

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The Good Dram Show – Episode 598 ‘American Rye Whiskey’

Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be looking at a selection of rye whiskies from the likes of Heaven Hill, Jim Beam, WhistlePig, Few Spirits and Barrell Craft Spirits. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 598 – Rye Whiskey, It’s All The Same, Isn’t It?!

Filmed in The Study Nottingham  

Featuring

Elijah Craig Stright Rye 47% elijahcraig.com

Few Spirits Straight Rye 46.5% www.fewspirits.com

WhistlePig Straight Rye 12 year old – Old World Series 45% www.whistlepigwhiskey.com

Knob Creek Straight Rye 50% www.knobcreek.com Pikesville 6 year old 110 Proof Straight Rye 55% heavenhilldistillery.com/pikesville

Barrell Craft Spirits Small Batch Rye 57.85% www.barrellbourbon.com

Belfast Whiskey Week Exclusive Bottling

Killowen Barántúil – Cask KD169 | Mixed Mashbill – PX Sherry Finish | 3 Years Old

Happy 4th of July to our friends in the United States of America!

The Golden Union: The London Distillery Company champions English whisky craftmanship with bold new blended malt  

The London Distillery Company (TLDC) continues its resurgence with the launch of the first release from The Golden Union – a new and ambitious series of English blended malt whiskies. The new expression comes hot off the heels of Renascence: The Revival Release – the first new whisky from the trailblazing London craft distillery since its rebirth earlier this year – which sold out in under 24 hours.

Available from Monday 30th June, ‘The Golden Union: Release No.1 – A Field in England’ is an artful marriage of malt whiskies produced by both Adnams Distillery and The London Distillery Company. The expression is composed of a varied selection of component malts, that have been matured in both hogsheads and barrels and have been drawn from several different vintages.

Bottled at 50% ABV and featuring a unique tripartite label inspired by TLDC’s new logo – which shows a single drop of liquid falling into the Thames Basin – the first Golden Union  release will be available from www.londondistillery.co.uk and select retailers for £49.95.

The Golden Union is TLDC’s tribute to the vibrant and rapidly evolving world of English whisky. The ongoing series of blended malt whiskies will showcase the diversity, depth, and creativity emerging from England’s growing community of whisky producers. Each Golden Union release will be composed of malt whiskies sourced from different English distilleries, produced using distinctive methodologies and matured in diverse cask types. The series aims to bring together the best of English malt whisky in small-batch releases that have been blended by TLDC to contrast cohesion with complexity and character, and which celebrate the world-class craftmanship of English whisky.

Speaking of the launch, TLDC Managing Director and Whisky Maker Matt McKay said. “At The London Distillery Company, we’ve long believed in the potential of English whisky. And with The Golden Union, we’re proud to celebrate that belief by launching an ongoing series that puts English malt whisky – in all its diversity – centre stage. For decades, drinkers have largely looked to the whisky powerhouses of Scotland, Ireland, and Japan for whiskies which express the elegance and exploration that it is possible to achieve through the art of blending. But recently, England has confidently joined that conversation. There are now over 50 licensed distilleries producing whisky across the country, each contributing their own textures, techniques, and philosophies to the production of malt whisky. What sets English whisky apart is precisely this freedom: the absence of rigid expectations.”

The London Distillery Company was established in 2011, creating the first new whisky distillery in the capital since Lea Valley Distillery closed in 1903. The Company was acquired by Gleann Mòr Spirits in 2023, who brought in Matt McKay as Managing Director & Whisky Maker to lead its revitalisation in January 2025.

The Golden Union: Release No.1 – A Field in England

English Blended Malt Whisky

A marriage of hogsheads and barrels

50% vol

£49.95

Available from www.londondistillery.co.uk and select UK retailers.

Nose: Creamy toffee and buttery corn join breakfast cereals and meringue, whilst earthiness sits alongside expressive waxed lemons.

Palate: Mouthcoating with vibrant citrus and developing tropical fruits – preserved lemons and ripening mango. White pepper cask spicing gives way to milk chocolate, oats and buttered toast.

Finish: A prolonged finish of zesty lemons and tingling cask char.

About The London Distillery Company

The London Distillery Company was established in 2011 as London’s first new whisky distillery for over a century. Trailblazing the revival of the capital’s distilling heritage, the company crafts exceptional spirits that reflect both tradition and modernity.

Committed to using only the finest ingredients and time-honoured methods, every bottle produced by The London Distillery Company expresses a dedication to craftmanship, blending expertise and a relentless pursuit of character and flavour.

www.londondistillery.co.uk/

Discover The Macallan Double Cask Collection

THE DOUBLE CASK COLLECTION

The Macallan Double Cask Collection is the perfect balance of two cask types – sherry seasoned American and European oak casks. These exceptional oak casks are crafted in our cooperages and seasoned with sherry wine in our bodegas, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain⁣

With a smooth and creamy style, each expression offers a multi-layered sensorial journey, with baked fruits and soft spices developing with age to create a Collection with exceptional depth of flavour and aroma.

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DOUBLE CASK 18 YEARS OLD, 2025 RELEASE

Flavours of toffee, sweet ginger and sultanas. This is an impeccably balanced, distinctive single malt showcasing depth of flavour delivering toffee, sweet ginger and sultana notes imbued across 18 years maturation in sherry seasoned American and European oak casks.

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DOUBLE CASK 15 YEARS OLD

Flavours of butterscotch, apple and sweet spice. A balanced single malt whisky created by bringing the perfect harmony of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks into one spirit with exceptional depth of flavour and aroma.

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DOUBLE CASK 12 YEARS OLD

Flavours of fudge, citrus and soft spice. A harmonious single malt characterised by the perfect balance of sherry seasoned American and European Oak casks, delivering soft fudge, spice and citrus.

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Old Particular Secret Speyside 14 Years Old

Discover the Secret, Savour the Flavour

At Douglas Laing, we’re Fanatical About Flavour. Our latest Secret Single Cask bottlings are bold, unrepeatable celebrations of taste — handpicked for their depth, character, and individuality.

We’ve kept the distillery’s name under wraps to let the Whisky speak for itself. Expect a full-bodied medley of lush dark fruits, rich treacle, and polished oak, unfolding into chocolate-dipped cherries, stewed plums, and a whisper of toasted hazelnut.

No preconceptions. Just pure flavour.

EXPLORE THE SECRET CASK

Historic Bottles Available Now

We have also added another three historic LOTG bottles to our website. If you missed out on them the first time or enjoyed it so much you want another one – now is the time. Please see our website for these limited  bottles. We have just added: Glenlossie 10 year old ex Profiler Barrique, Caol Ila PX-Sherry octave and Auchroisk PX Sherry cask.

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Rare Find Unveils Investigatory Summer Releases

 Gleann Mòr Spirits the well-regarded whisky maker continues its 10th anniversary year with the unveiling of its summer collection of Rare Find single malt Scotch whiskies, which consist of several investigatory cask maturations.

Established in Leith, Edinburgh, Rare Find has built its reputation on curating limited-edition bottlings sourced from Scotland’s most sought-after distilleries. With a focus on meticulous selection, guided maturation, and exceptional cask finishing, the whisky maker is known for crafting whiskies that are rare by design.

The anticipated new expressions showcase five exceptional Scotch single malt whiskies. Included in the summer releases are: Rare Find’s first release from Annandale Distillery – a preview of an ongoing experiment into sherry barrique finishing and the utilisation of a rarely seen white port cask together with single malt from Wick’s Pulteney distillery as an exploration of the balance that is possible between sweetness and salinity.

The 2025 Summer Rare Find releases consist of:

• Craigellachie 11 year old (1st Fill Oloroso Finish): Produced as an online exclusive for www.rarefindwhisky.co.uk, Craigellachie’s weighty and characterful distillate has been amplified further with a 9-month finish in a 1st fill oloroso hogshead resulting in a substantial whisky packed full of sweet intensity.

• Annandale Peated 6 year old (Oloroso Barrique Finish): In an ongoing exploration of cask influence, this peated Annandale single malt has been re-racked from an oloroso butt into a oloroso-seasoned barrique to examine the continued maturation effects of smaller sherry casks. This first Annandale release marks the beginning of an evolving series, with future bottlings set to showcase extended maturation within the high-impact 225 litre casks.

• Glenglassaugh 11 year old (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Finish): Rare Find’s second release from Glenglassaugh and a rare use of a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru wine cask. After nearly two-years in a red wine barrique, this coastal style distillate has been perfectly balanced with the addition of expressive, vibrant red fruits.

• Pulteney 17 year old (1st Fill White Port Finish): A pioneering release, and Rare Find’s first use of rarely seen white port casks. The coastal, salinity-forward character of Pulteney’s spirit has been perfectly preserved through a measured and monitored 6-month finish that serendipitously has resulted in an age statement identical to the beloved, but departed Old Pulteney 17 year old.

• Braeval 16 year old (1st Fill Ex-bourbon Cask Finish): Rare Find’s first release from Braeval for several years is the result of a 12-month finish in a 1st fill ex-bourbon cask. This has produced a truly expressive single malt that speaks to the distillery’s spirit character. This release was recently awarded an IWSC Gold Medal at 95 points.

“These upcoming summer releases reflect our unwavering commitment to quality and flavour,” said Greg Urquhart, Spirits Manager for Rare Find. “Each bottle captures a distinct narrative – not only of the whisky’s maturation journey but also of Rare Find’s evolution over the past ten years. We’re excited for whisky enthusiasts to explore these new expressions and uncover a new favourite.”

The Rare Find Summer 2025 releases will be available in select retailers from 7th July 2025. Further details of Rare Find stockists can be found at www.rarefindwhisky.co.uk/stockists. The five Summer Releases are joined by an online exclusive tasting pack of 2025 World Whisky Awards winning Rare Find Releases.

Rare Find 2025 Summer Releases + Award-Winning Tasting Pack

Craigellachie 11 year old

1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Finish

54.1%, 145 bottles

£75.00

Exclusively available from www.rarefindwhisky.co.uk

Aromas of baking spices, raisins, cigar leaf, and toffee. A complex palate with flavours of dark chocolate, prunes, caramel, and breakfast tea. A hint of nutmeg is present in the warm and long finish.

Annandale (peated) 6 year old

Oloroso Barrique Finish
60.4%, 334 bottles

£75.00

A smoky and sweet nose with some salinity and candied ginger. The palate is filled with aniseed sweetness and ashy smoke, which leads to fruity orange flavours and a hint of lime at the end. 

Glenglassaugh 11 year old

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Finish

55.9%, 302 bottles

£79.00

A fruity nose comprising of cranberry jelly, strawberry and key lime pie. A creamy palate with more red fruit, rhubarb, wine gums, and Chinese five spice. A finish that is both long and fruity.

Pulteney 17 year old

1st Fill White Port Finish

56.7%, 164 bottles

£115.00

The nose is scented with white fruit, spices, and pear drops. Cantaloupe melon, sour sweets, sea salt, and oatcakes create a rich palate that finishes intensely with a hint of menthol.

Braeval 16 year old

1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish

62%, 195 bottles

£139

On the nose, there is buttered popcorn, pencil shavings, and mandarin. A mouthfeel that is both juicy and oily, with flavours of toffee, vanilla, cherry, and flapjack. Orange and white pepper lend a bold finish.

Award-Winning Tasting Pack
Bunnahabhain 40 year old | Blended Scotch Whisky 34 year old | Glenlossie 30 year old | Mortlach 10 year old
£49.00

Exclusively available from www.rarefindwhisky.co.uk

About Rare Find

Each Rare Find release is an unrepeatable, limited-edition whisky sourced from sought-after distilleries. With every bottle, we celebrate liquid excellence – meticulously selecting, maturing, and finishing in the highest quality casks to deliver whisky that’s rare by design.

From the millions of casks maturing in Scotland, only a small percentage are destined for single malt bottlings, and from those, only the best become a Rare Find.