SCOTLAND’S RISING WHISKY START-UP MARKS LANDMARK YEAR WITH SECOND RELEASE

Edinburgh, Scotland – November 2025; Following a landmark year in which the business is on track to achieve a turnover of £2.5 million, Tailored Spirits Co., Scotland’s fastest-growing independent whisky start-up, continues to push the boundaries of Scotch whisky with the launch of the latest releases in its acclaimed The Experimental Series – a collection of bold, small-batch whiskies that celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and curiosity.

Based in Leith, Edinburgh, Tailored Spirits Co. has quickly built a reputation for redefining how whisky enthusiasts experience single cask bottlings. The company specialises in Scotch whisky and premium spirits, working with private clients and businesses worldwide to source, mature, design, and bottle luxury whiskies and other spirits.

The Experimental Series invites drinkers to explore the diverse flavours of Scotland’s most characterful distilleries through limited-edition micro-releases, each with its own distinct story and finish. The latest line-up introduces Experiment 4 (Aultmore 15 Year Old), Experiment 5 (Echo – Benriach 13 Year Old), Experiment 6 (Fort – Dailuaine 13 Year Old), and the Special Experiment 1 Black Label (Anam – Springbank 23 Year Old).

Each release exemplifies Tailored Spirits Co.’s ethos – respecting tradition while embracing innovation – offering whisky lovers a chance to experience the unexpected in every glass: https://www.tailoredspirits.co.uk/

“This new collection marks an exciting step forward in our mission to celebrate experimentation in single cask whisky,” said Adam Harding, Co-Founder and Director of Tailored Spirits Co. “It follows a year beyond our expectations – one that’s seen us grow faster than we could have imagined.

“Each whisky in The Experimental Series tells its own story of maturation, finishing, and flavour exploration, and we’re proud to continue showcasing the depth and diversity of single cask Scotch whisky. The design is as much a part of the experience as the whisky itself. It’s about evoking curiosity – that sense of discovery and experimentation that sits at the heart of our brand.”

Inspired by vintage ski resort tickets and scientific lab bottles, the Experimental Series design has become a collector’s signature. Each bottle features a detachable ‘lab ticket’ marked with a unique code, allowing enthusiasts to track every experiment. Collectors who secure six tickets will gain exclusive access to special limited releases – including the new Black Label (Anam) bottling from Springbank.

Founded in 2024 by Edinburgh-based industry professionals Tom Costello (Brand & Creative), Carl Johnstone (Commercial & Operations), and Adam Harding (Spirits, Sales & Strategy), Tailored Spirits Co. has quickly become one of Scotland’s most exciting new whisky ventures.

With a mission to bridge the gap between large-scale production and the personal world of single cask ownership, the company creates tailored, exceptional spirits for discerning collectors and curious drinkers alike – guided by its mantra, “From the warehouse to your house.”

Explore The Experimental Series now at: https://www.tailoredspirits.co.uk/

About Tailored Spirits Co.

Experts in spirits, specialising in whisky supply, creating exceptional brands and bottlings. Tailored Spirits Co. is an Edinburgh-based, global-serving company who guide clients through the complexities of spirits bottling projects and ensure their dreams are achieved.

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*The Experimental Series #2 – Full Info & Tasting Notes  

THE EXPERIMENTAL SERIES – NEW RELEASES

Experiment 4 – Aultmore 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
151 bottles | RRP £84.50
Finished in a European oak Montilla cask, this beautifully balanced whisky delivers rich fruit tones and jammy sweetness.
Colour: Vintage Copper
Nose: Baked Apple Strudel, Heather Honey, Treacle Tart
Palate: Luscious Dark Plum, Caramel Apple, Ripe Fig Jam, Butterscotch
Finish: Vanilla Fudge, Sweet Cinnamon, Chewy Sultanas, Coffee Cake

Experiment 5 – Echo (Benriach 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky)
81 bottles | RRP £82.50
Initially matured in bourbon casks and re-racked into a 1st Fill PX sherry octave for bold colour and complexity.
Colour: Dark Ruby
Nose: Brandy Soaked Cake, Toasted Oak, Malt Loaf, Marzipan
Palate: Dark Chilli Chocolate, Forest Fruit Preserve, Garibaldi Biscuit, Charred Oak
Finish: Long, Sweet Oaky Spices with a Hint of Salted Butter

Experiment 6 – Fort (Dailuaine 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky)
109 bottles | RRP £79.50
A robust, layered whisky matured in refill American oak and finished in a lively Port cask for added depth.
Colour: Polished Mahogany
Nose: Green Pear, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Walnut Cake, Sandalwood
Palate: Raspberries & Blackberries, Basil, Elderflower Syrup, Sticky Glazed Ribs
Finish: Soft, Fudgey Sweetness with Gentle Sherry Spice

Special Experiment 1 – Black Label (Anam) – Springbank 23 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
33 bottles | RRP £495.00
An exclusive collector’s release available only to those who have collected six bottles from the series.
Colour: Dark Desert Sunset
Nose: Spiced Jam, Ginger Snap, Ocean Harbour, Plums, Engine Smoke
Palate: Toasted Spices, Browned Butter, Caramelised Pears, Ripe Apricot, Sea Salt, Smoked Brisket
Finish: Dry, Nutty, Lingering with Sea Salt, Brazil Nuts and a Whisper of Smoke

An early winter’s snow takes us on a walk amidst the pines with Spruce on the loose where dark chocolate was found in an old pipe tobacco box lined with crystallised spruce sap. Thick cut marmalade and nutmeg-infused orange peel lead nicely into a clearing where a lightly peated adventure awaits. Wandering Alchemy is the respite from the walk with deep and enticing notes of soft, heathery peat smoke and a decadently rich and mouthcoating, yet warming and gentle palate to see the festive season through.

SPRUCE ON THE LOOSE

Age: 17 years

Cask: First Fill Barrel & Second Fill Barrels

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Sticks of calligraphy ink joined slices of dried papaya in maple syrup as autumn leaves fell upon school textbooks. Dark chocolate was found incarcerated in an old pipe tobacco box lined with crystallised spruce sap. The nose had us in a boreal forest, but the palate transported us to summer fields and fruit orchards: green apple slices mingled with dried ginger, toasted cereals and a spoonful of thick-cut marmalade in an orchardist’s tobacco pouch. Water introduced nectarines and peaches, cedarwood mothballs and honey to the nose, while the palate transformed to a minted bay leaf bouquet garni, woven with nutmeg-infused orange peel, sweet chilli fruit leather and fondant.

Looking for the perfect hauf ‘n’ hauf beer pairing with your dram of Spruce on the loose? Jack Low from Wasted Degrees suggests their Amber Rye, a malty offering with complementary notes of marmalade. It’s also officially the number three amber beer in the UK, according to The Society Of Independent Brewers and Associates. Pick up your Amber Rye here and be sure to tell us what you think about the pairing!

WANDERING ALCHEMY

Age: 10 years

Cask: Bourbon, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez & HTMC Hogsheads

What witchcraft and molten japery is this? At least, that’s what our raised eyebrows and throaty musings queried. Surely this dram was much older and much more ‘old style’ that it had a right to be? We detected deep and enticing notes of soft, heathery peat smoke. Then encroaching medicinal charms, pine wood, camphor, cooling bonfire embers and tendrils of seaweed! Water dialled up the charm vibes to ‘Roger Moore’: elegant wood smoke, fragrant phenolics, old herbal and tar liqueurs and a kiss of cask-aged mead. The palate was decadently rich and mouthcoating, yet warming and gentle. Its rich herbal character mingled with more medicines, dried mint, mineral oils and fatty sheep wool oils. Reduction brought us wood spices, resinous hardwood extracts, smoked black olives, pure tar, hessian and a lovely medley of aniseed, salted liquorice and soy sauce – what despicable chemist brewed this sorcery!?

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K&L Liquors’ 7 Year Old Every Drop “Living Legend” Batch No. KY-03-25 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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There are few professional moments more gratifying than the work I’ve done on the recent releases of our new K&L Every Drop brand. This historic label, which predates the founding of our store by many decades, fell into my lap thanks to a thoughtful customer who won a little mini from the 1940s at auction and passed it my way. So when the opportunity arose to create a new, store-exclusive brand, I knew this magnificent, long-forgotten IP had to be revived. We painstakingly reimagined every detail of the label, staying faithful to the original design. From its classic clean lines to the timeless tagline “Supreme Quality” stretching across each bottle’s shoulders, it perfectly reflects our ethos.

The label’s revival was inspired by an exceptional batch of rare bourbon that we had acquired by a stroke of good fortune: a great old whiskey from Frankfort, followed shortly by a second release of the same. But how could we continue producing whiskies that lived up to those extraordinary beginnings? My premise was never that Every Drop must be mythical in rarity, but that every bottle—yes, every drop—should offer our customers an experience of unmistakable quality, unique character, and unmatched value. Keep reading here.

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GLENGOYNE CASK STRENGTH BATCH 10

Crafted at the foot of Dumgoyne Hill, Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch 10 showcases the distillery’s richly sherried Highland style, bottled at natural colour and full, unfiltered strength. Powerful yet beautifully balanced, it captures Glengoyne’s hallmark depth and complexity. Available now with special savings, and each order includes a mystery 3cl sample, an extra dram to explore or share with friends.

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Welcome to the festive episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at some fabulous bottlings both old and new. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 616 – The Festive Episode of the Show..! Filmed in The Study Nottingham.

Featuring

The Heart Cut x Barley English Blended Malt Whisky 46% theheartcut.com

St Bridget’s Kirk Blended Scotch Whisky Batch #2 1988 (35 year old) 41%

St Bridget’s Kirk Blended Scotch Malt Whisky Solera Batch #4 48.5% www.ladyoftheglen.com

Lochlea Grenache Cask 46% www.lochleadistillery.com

West Midland Distillery Second Release – Rowielia 51.6% www.westmidlandsdistillery.co.uk

Torabhaig Sound of Sleat Batch Strength 60.2% torabhaig.com

GLENFIDDICH UNVEILS GLENFIDDICH XS

Marking a bold new chapter in the Glenfiddich story, family-owned distiller, William Grant & Sons introduces Glenfiddich XS — a luxurious collection of three single malt Scotch whiskies. Crafted for moments of meaningful connection, this new expression from the world’s most awarded single malt is elevated by hand-selected sherry cask finishes to reveal extra layers of richness. Launching first in China in November 2025, Glenfiddich XS is a collection defined by depth and character revealed over time.

Created under the masterful eye of world-renowned Malt Master Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich XS takes the exceptional Glenfiddich single malts aged 15, 18, and 21 years, each finished in carefully selected Oloroso, Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Each expression delivers ​a unique flavour profile that retains the signature vibrancy of Glenfiddich whilst revealing new and surprising depths of flavours.

Designed for celebrating moments of progress, Glenfiddich XS heralds an era of elevated whisky drinking occasions that connect with purposeful enjoyment. Rooted in Glenfiddich’s signature profile, this new Glenfiddich XS collection aims to provoke the senses through enhanced maturation.

Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master, comments

“Glenfiddich XS is a whisky of gradual and powerful revelation.  An exciting whisky that invites exploration and is designed to mark richer experiences. The multi-layered secondary maturation has created a subtle and sophisticated taste that unveils new depths to the liquid profile.

“Glenfiddich XS is a whisky crafted with a new generation of whisky drinkers in mind, where whisky rituals and drinking moments are being reinvented to mark special moments and meaningful connection.”

The collection begins with GLENFIDDICH XS Fifteen-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This expression takes Glenfiddich’s signature Speyside style and enhances it with an indulgent Oloroso sherry cask finish. Matured for fifteen years in a select combination of American and European oak casks, this whisky offers a sprightly balance of soft green apple notes, with warming cinnamon. Layers of light spice and gentle oak sweetness add depth and vibrancy making this a refined and refreshing expression.

GLENFIDDICH XS Eighteen-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky builds on the richness of the collection with added complexity. A harmonious marriage of American and European oak casks is elevated by a rare Moscatel sherry cask finish, imparting bold, velvety full-bodied flavours. Fragrant, caramelised fruit, treacle toffee, raisins and dried apricot weave together for a layered, evolving and balanced character.

GLENFIDDICH XS Twenty-One-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the pinnacle of the range, defined by its exquisite depth, opulence and complexity. Matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks before a final flourish in rare Pedro Ximénez casks, it delivers woody spice and sun-dried dates and figs, underpinned by full-bodied layers of complex oak. This is a whisky of depth and richness to be savoured slowly, with each sip revealing further character shaped across two decades of craft.

Charlie Maclean, MBE and Master of the Quaich comments,

“All three expressions surprised me.  Finishing in different styles of sherry-seasoned casks has given each whisky a greater depth of character an added dimension and complexity, while not masking the original character of the distillate. By design, the sherry influence is subtle and understated.”

A showcase of Glenfiddich’s leadership within global luxury whisky, The Glenfiddich XS collection debuts with a design that fuses timeless heritage with modern elegance. The refreshed Glenfiddich stag and wordmark embody craft, depth and confident presence, encased within a re-designed box adorned with gold accents and ribbon detail. Together, these elements elevate Glenfiddich into a contemporary symbol of luxury with enduring global resonance.

Dave Broom, Founder of The Whisky Manual comments;

“Using a base of mature stock aged in both ex-sherry and ex-American oak casks then finished in either Oloroso, Moscatel or Pedro Ximénez, three different expressions of the distillery’s character are shown. Its base of fresh apple and grass, the chocolate note which develops over time; its ability to absorb flavour while retaining an energy that allows it to continue to evolve over decades. This is a welcome extension to the Glenfiddich range which will hopefully introduce its qualities to a new audience.”

Crafted for elevated moments of connection, Glenfiddich XS reveals a richer, deeper character that honour Glenfiddich’s celebration of lasting success.

To find out more on Glenfiddich XS, please visit: Glenfiddich.com

Glenfiddich XS will be available from The Glenfiddich Distillery Shop, selective whisky specialist retail and bars and restaurants across China, and in The Distiller’s Library boutiques across Asia from November 2025.

Suntory Spotlights The House of Suntory at the New York Stock Exchange International Day

Suntory was honored to bring The House of Suntory to this year’s New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) International Day, which welcomes senior business stakeholders from over 21 countries for a series of dialogues and product showcases on global business expansion and innovation.

The House of Suntory joined an intimate reception in the Stock Exchange’s new private room, the Tontine House, following a fireside chat with internationally renowned chef Roze Traore. We served a custom cocktail menu and offered guests a special whisky tasting featuring our new Toki Black, Hibiki Japanese Harmony and Yamazaki 12. James Bowker, our Global Advocacy Manager for The House of Suntory, provided an overview of the House’s history and the importance of protecting the authenticity of Japanese Whisky, followed by a toast led by Masaki “Mory” Morimoto, President of The House of Suntory.

The next day, Mory participated on a panel, “The Executive Edge: Scaling Beyond Borders from Challengers to Champions” to discuss The House of Suntory’s successful global reach and what constitutes authentic Japanese Whisky.  He was joined by Vishal Marria, CEO of Quantexa, and moderator Chris Taylor, Chief Development Officer of the NYSE. Mory highlighted the global rise of Japanese whisky and The House of Suntory’s leadership in both protecting the category as its founding house, and our unique craftsmanship and heritage. Mory and other speakers joined the Closing Bell Ceremony with Cassandra Seier, Head of International Capital Markets for the NYSE, followed by a special reception on the trading floor featuring a Toki highball machine and pop-up bar offering with whisky tastings.

There is something truly special about giving a gift that feels thoughtful, beautifully crafted and full of warmth at Christmas time. The new Wolfburn Gift Pack features our much-loved Partridge in a Pear Tree limited edition single malt. This whisky continues to earn glowing five-star reviews, and it sits at the heart of a beautifully presented gift that is perfect for anyone who enjoys a festive dram.

Inside, you will find a full-size 70cl bottle of our 12-year-old Partridge in a Pear Tree single malt, along with two Wolfburn-branded Glencairn glasses. The Glencairn design is a classic shape that helps capture the whisky’s aroma, while the wide bowl allows the colour to shine. The set is presented in a striking box that is ready to be placed straight under the Christmas tree.

Whether you are looking for a gift for someone special or treating yourself to something to enjoy over the festive season, this pack brings together everything needed for a memorable Christmas moment. It is available now for £85.99.

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Christmas comes once a year and with it, plenty of traditions. Whether you’re heading out to the theatre, decorating the tree or spreading a bit of joy with festive baking – we’ve rounded up our favourite experimental small batches to celebrate your favourite moments. With new stock of old ‘Heresy’ favourites including Spanish Splendour, Dunnage Nougat, Frazzle Dazzle and Scarlett Marzipan to name just a few, these gifts for under the tree are only here while they last.

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THREE ‘banger’ value single malt scotch whiskies for 2026

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