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Murray McDavid ‘Clock-In at Coleburn: A Hands-On Whisky Warehouse Experience’ šŸ’Ŗāš’ļøšŸ„ƒ – Spirit of Speyside Whisky News

Clock-In at Coleburn: A Hands-On Whisky Warehouse Experience šŸ’Ŗāš’ļøšŸ„ƒ

This Spirit of Speyside, we’re opening the warehouse doors — and inviting you to step inside.

On Friday 1 May 2026, join our team at the traditional Victorian warehouses of Coleburn Distillery for a rare, hands-on morning shift with Murray McDavid.

This is not a tour.

This is your chance to work alongside our experienced Warehouse Team and discover what it truly takes to care for maturing Scotch whisky.

Under the guidance of our Team, you will:

  • Stow and ā€˜time’ casks
  • Re-rack spirit
  • Regauge and assess maturing whisky
  • Carefully draw samples straight from the cask

You’ll gain practical insight into the precision, skill and dedication that shape every Murray McDavid release — along with a few terrible warehouse jokes along the way!

After your shift, enjoy a well-earned flight of three ā€˜Warehouseman’s’ drams and receive a special certificate of achievement to mark your experience.

āš’ļø Get hands-on in a whisky warehouse!

Friday 1 May | 9:00am-12:00pm

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This immersive experience is designed for true whisky enthusiasts who want to go beyond the tasting table and into the heart of maturation itself.

Driver’s Drams are available to pre-order if required.

Spaces are limited šŸŽŸļø

We look forward to welcoming you on shift šŸ’Ŗ

SlĆ inte,

The Murray McDavid Team

Jim BeamĀ® Launches ā€œRaised Togetherā€ Global Brand Film Ahead of Formula 1Ā® Season Opener – American Whiskey News

A legacy in motion: two American originals unite on the world’s fastest stage in a cinematic celebration of shared heritage, ambition and connection.

Clermont, Kentucky, March 2, 2026:Ā Jim BeamĀ®, the world’s No.1 bourbon and Official Spirits Partner of the Cadillac Formula 1Ā® Team, today unveiled Raised Together—a new global brand film that explores the authentic and unique history of a relationship that began in Kentucky 90 years ago, and how that legacy comes to life today on the world’s fastest stage.

Timed with the highly anticipated debut of the Cadillac Formula 1Ā® Team at the Australian Grand Prix,Ā Raised TogetherĀ is the first in a series of campaign films set to roll out throughout the 2026 season.

The film tells the story of the great lengths Jim Beam himself went to safeguard his family recipe nearly a century ago—a legacy in which Cadillac played a pivotal role. The Founder, to protect his proprietary yeast—a living, essential ingredient in Jim Beam’s distinct bourbon recipe—would drive a mason jar of it home each night in his Cadillac, shielding it from the threats of fire and prohibition. This ritual ensured the preservation of the key element that still defines Jim Beam’s unmistakable flavor today.

Now, as the Cadillac Formula 1Ā® Team prepares to make its debut in the 2026 season, the two iconic brands reunite to welcome a fast-growing global fanbase into their storied legacy.

ā€œRaised Together tells the story of our shared heritage and where we’re headed,ā€Ā said KK Hall, global brand vice president, Jim Beam.Ā ā€œJim Beam and Cadillac embody a uniquely American spirit—rooted in tradition but never constrained by it. Our partnership is about people—the teams, fans and community that make this sport extraordinary.ā€

The hero film will premiere in Australia and New Zealand on March 2 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix before rolling out globally across North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, India, Brazil, Mexico and other key markets throughout the 2026 season. The campaign will be supported by integrated activations across broadcast, digital and social channels.

A second version featuring Cadillac Formula 1® Team drivers Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas will be coming soon on Jim Beam owned social media channels. The content reflects their unique personalities and sets the tone for the type of storytelling fans can expect to see throughout the partnership.

Beyond the Track
Jim Beam’s presence in Formula 1Ā® extends beyond traditional branding. As the fastest growing sport with a global fanbase of 827 million, and the U.S. representing one of the fastest growth markets—including the next generation of racing fans — Jim Beam aims to capitalize on the momentum building a community of new, legal drinking age fans as they come along for the ride.

Guided by the belief that nothing great happens in isolation, Jim Beam enters the grid as a transformative force, with a desire to help reshape how fans experience the sport.

Throughout 2026, the partnership will come to life with immersive experiences, citywide activations, retail initiatives and on-trade programs. These efforts are designed to deepen fans’ connection to the sport and to one another, building a vibrant community that brings together lifelong motorsport enthusiasts and a new generation discovering the race for the first time. They also create an important platform for Jim Beam to reinforce its commitment to responsible alcohol consumption and to remind consumers never to drink and drive. Responsibility will remain central to all messaging and experiences.

This engagement strategy kicks off at the season opener in Melbourne, where Jim Beam will extend race week beyond the track with dedicated events celebrating sport, culture, and community. By creating inclusive, energetic, and responsibly enjoyed spaces, the brand seeks to help shape a new era for Formula 1®—one that emphasizes not just speed but also shared moments and human connection.

ā€œAs we enter the grid for the first time, we want to build a community around this new American team, inviting fans to join us on this journey,ā€Ā added Hall.Ā ā€œAs the people’s bourbon, Jim Beam has always been about the collective and fostering connection. Together with the Cadillac Formula 1Ā® Team, we aim to make the sport more accessible—bringing fans closer to the action, beyond the grid, to celebrate the stories and shared experiences that make Formula 1Ā® so compelling. This is about creating connections—on and off the track.ā€

Best Enjoyed Together. Best Enjoyed Responsibly.
To learn more about Jim Beam and Cadillac F1 Racing, visitĀ www.jimbeam.comĀ or follow @jimbeamofficial on Instagram @cadillacf1

Jim Beam® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 40% Alc./Vol. ©2026 James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, KY

About Jim BeamĀ®:Ā Jim Beam is the world’s best-selling bourbon, crafted by eight generations of family distillers since 1795. Fred Noe, Jim Beam’s seventh Generation Master Distiller, and Freddie Noe, Jim Beam’s eighth Generation Master Distiller, have stayed true to the family recipe that’s been passed down through generations. The Jim Beam portfolio of products includes Jim Beam Bourbon, Jim Beam BlackĀ®, and Jim Beam Flavors, among other offerings. For more information, go to www.jimbeam.com @jimbeamofficial on Instagram and @jimbeam on Twitter.

About Cadillac Formula 1Ā® Team:Ā The Cadillac Formula 1Ā® Team is a specialist motor racing team competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, the team has operations in Fishers, Indiana (USA); Charlotte, North Carolina (USA); and Silverstone, Northamptonshire (UK). With the confidence to dream big and the passion to deliver, the Cadillac Formula 1Ā® Team is building everything from the ground up – from high-performance race cars to an inclusive, values-driven culture. The team will make its Formula 1Ā® debut in 2026.

About GM:Ā General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry’s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future. Learn more at GM.com.

About Suntory Global SpiritsĀ As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim BeamĀ® and Maker’s MarkĀ®; Japanese whiskies, including YamazakiĀ®, HakushuĀ®, HibikiĀ® and Tokiā„¢; and leading Scotch brands including LaphroaigĀ® and BowmoreĀ®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Tres GeneracionesĀ® and El TesoroĀ® tequila, Rokuā„¢ and SipsmithĀ® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196ā„¢ (minus one-nine-six) and On The Rocksā„¢ Premium Cocktails.

A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society. The company’s Proof Positive sustainability strategy includes ambitious goals and investments to drive sustainable change and have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visitĀ www.suntoryglobalspirits.com

Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask at Loch Fyne Whiskies – Irish Whiskey News

Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask

Another fantastic release in the Iberian collection from Redbreast, this Moscatel Wine Cask finish is another foray from the distillery into the celebration of their Spanish and Portuguese ties. Each release in the series has explored different the influence of fortified wine casks on their signature Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. This particular iteration was carefully matured in Moscatel casks from Spain that had previously held the fortified wine for 24 months, giving them the ability to impart a floral flavour profile which is the region’s signature style. Bottled at 46% abv.

Ā£85.00

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Aberdeen Whisky Shop PAUL LAUNOIS RELEASE 2026 – Scotch Whisky News

Ardnamurchan AD/Paul Launois Release 2026
This single malt release from Ardnamurchan Distillery on the west coast of Scotland is an unpeated spirit. It initially aged in 10 bourbon barrels before it was finished in French Oak Paul Launois champagne casks. Bottled by Ardnamurchan Distillery, at natural cask strength, natural colour and no chill filtration.

NOSE Tangy orange icing, rum and raisin ice-cream and salted caramel. Lemon curd, orange blossom, pencil shavings, wine gums and Sauternes. Gentle waft of lemon thyme and powdered lemonade.
PALATE Rich, dry wood character up front with macadamia nut, citric acidity from nose still coming through. Nutmeg, peach, crĆØme de cacao, sharp vanilla and light Szechuan peppercorn tickling the palate.
FINISH Dry up front, shifting to moderately lush fruity mid-palate with zippy acidity on the finish.

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Ralfy 11YO North Star Spirits 10th Anniversary Blended Malt Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

Ralfy 11YO North Star Spirits 10th Anniversary Blended Malt Whisky

A special charity bottling from North Star Spirits in collaboration with Ralfy to celebrate 10 years of North Star Spirits. Proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support. This release is a blended malt made up 2013 Teaninich from Sherry Octaves (29%), 2013 Secret Campbeltown from Refill Barrels (28%), 2015 Caol Ila from Refill Hogsheads (14%), 2010 Secret Speyside from First Fill Sherry Hogsheads (10%), and 2007 Auchroisk from Refill Sherry Hogsheads. Only 1320 bottles have been produced.

Ā£68.00

Nose Sweeter/spicy phenolic and wood-rich. Raisin-oak, soft vanillas, syrupy gingers, soft plum and a little light French mustard. Adding water sweetens the nose and lifts cask influence.
Palate Caol Ila peat, ginger, oakwood, soft liquorice, with hints of absinthe. Adding water brings out saltiness, some tar and chimney-peat, with mint, floral and savoury green sage.

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ralfy review 1118 – Glen Scotia 12yo (blue label) – Scotch Whisky News

Heaven Hill Distillery Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation with Bernheim Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition – American Whiskey News

Heaven Hill Distillery Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation with Bernheim Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition

Bardstown, Ky. — (February 23, 2026) Heaven Hill Distillery proudly announces the release of Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, a special bottling commemorating two decades since Bernheim pioneered a new style of American Whiskey and helped usher in the modern whiskey renaissance.

Launched in 2005, Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey was the first truly new American Whiskey style introduced since Prohibition, boldly using soft winter wheat as its primary grain. At the time, the category-defining innovation marked a turning point for American Whiskey — one that has since become an enduring legacy.

ā€œThis release is both a celebration and a thank you,ā€ said Max L. Shapira, Executive Chairman of Heaven Hill Brands. ā€œWhen we launched Bernheim Wheat Whiskey 20 years ago, we took a chance on a new mashbill and a new idea. The support we received in those early days helped shape not only this brand, but the expansion in popularity of different styles of American Whiskey we continue to see today.ā€

Crafted from Bernheim’s signature soft winter wheat recipe, the 20th Anniversary Limited Edition features a special selection of barrels aged 10 years and is bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV), delivering a rich and complex tasting experience that honors both tradition and innovation. Produced at the historic Bernheim Distillery and aged in rickhouses in Bardstown, Kentucky, this small batch release reflects Heaven Hill’s continued commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Presented in a bright copper hue, the Whiskey opens on the nose with notes of cinnamon and baking spices layered with vanilla and oak. The palate follows with rich flavors of molasses and butterscotch, leading into a peppery finish that lingers with warmth and balance.

The commemorative bottle design underscores the significance of the release, featuring a distinctive copper plate on the front as a visual marker of its limited-edition status and a nod to the heritage and craftsmanship behind the brand. Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition is available in limited quantities nationwide for a suggested retail price of $84.99.

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 70Ā 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.

Introducing The Macallan Distil Your World Paris – Scotch Whisky News

INTRODUCING

THE MACALLAN DISTIL YOUR WORLD PARIS

Introducing the latest release in the series: Distil Your World Paris.Ā The Macallan Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell and El Celler de Can Roca chef, Joan Roca, went in search of the essence of the capital of cuisine, Paris, guided by acclaimed chef Anne-Sophie Pic. The experience inspired them to translate the spirit of Paris into a unique single malt whisky and an exceptional menu.

Ā DISCOVER THE WHISKY

THE WHISKY

A tribute to “l’art de la table”.

Distil Your World Paris reflects the culture and cuisine that makes Paris so unique with the single malt influenced by an elegant combination of American and European sherry seasoned oak casks, ex bourbon and Cognac oak casks. The result is an exquisite single malt with unmistakable Parisian charm, sandalwood and gentle spices recalling perfumeries, buttery hints of baguette and brioche evoking bakeries, and a cosmopolitan elegance.

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Kirsteen Campbell
Master Whisky Maker

TASTING NOTES

EXPLORE NATURAL COLOUR, NOSE, PALATE & FINISH

NATURAL COLOUR

Parisian Sunrise.

ā€œLed by American sherry seasoned oak casks, with European sherry seasoned and ex bourbon, the addition of Cognac casks lends this whisky an unmistakably Parisian accent, a tribute to the city’s timeless allure and art de vivreā€.Master Whisky Maker

NOSE

Elegant, baked almond croissants and a perfumed (rose) aroma. Sweet nectarines sandalwood and vanilla.

PALATE

Buttered pastry and brioche, peach melba and toasted oak.

FINISH

Gentle spices.

ABV

47.2%

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The Distil Your World Paris documentary reveals the meticulous craft behind creating a whisky and a menu that draws inspiration from the very soul of the city of light through the origins of restauration and “l’art de la table” and “l’art de vivre”.

Kirsteen Campbell, The Macallan Master Whisky Maker and El Celler de Can Roca chef, Joan Roca embarked on a sensorial odyssey, immersing themselves in the lives of those who embody tradition, heritage and the artistry of unforgettable dining experiences in Paris.

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Douglas Laing ‘Timorous Beastie at its most refined’ – Scotch Whisky News

Timorous Beastie atĀ its most refined.

Aged for 18 years and finished in the finest Spanish Sherry Casks, this limited release brings a richer, sweeter depth to the Highland Malt at its core. Expect layers of vanilla, juicy barley and dark chocolate, leading into a decadent finish of macerated dark fruits and spiced orange.

Only 650 bottles exist worldwide, and this edition is available exclusively online. It’s a true pinnacle expression – and one that won’t be easy to find again once it’s gone.

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Scotch Whisky Auctions ‘March 2026 Collection Schedule – Includes Orkney’ – Auction Whisky News

This month we will include a visit to Orkney the fullĀ collection schedule and request form is available HEREĀ . Please complete the form toĀ  register your interest in our freeĀ collection service.

The deadline for collection requests is 12noon on Monday 9th March 2026.

Home collections are available for those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000. Lots can be split over the next three auctions.  Unfortunately this service is not available in London. Although we do have four collection points in London.

Collections are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. It is essential that a submission sheet is completed, you can find the link to do so under the selling section on your ‘My SWA’ page. It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift with your name clearly marked on the front of the box.

A winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery service to customers who are dropping bottles off for a future auction. This service is charged at £12 (inc. VAT), optional loss and breakage cover is available.


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