Sunfest is just around the corner, and we’re looking for a few amazing people to join the Stillhead Distillery crew from July 31–August 2! As a part of the Stillhead community, you know we’re all about good people, great cocktails and having fun. Sunfest is our favourite event of the summer, and we’d love to share it with you.

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help us pour cocktails and chat with festivalgoers throughout the weekend. Whether you’ve volunteered with us before or this would be your first time, we’d love to have you on the team. In return you’ll get admission to the festival and camping if needed. We’ll supply food, drinks, t-shirt, and the most fun you could possibly have on BC day weekend! We’ve been told by the festival organizers this is going to be the biggest Sunfest weekend yet, with many ticket classes already or almost sold out!

It’s a fun, fast-paced environment where you’ll get to work alongside our crew, meet lots of great people, and be part of an incredible weekend of music, laughter, and community. We promise plenty of good vibes, lots of support, and a few stories to tell afterward!

If you can help with one or more shifts between July 31 and August 2, we’d be so grateful. The sign-up link is below. If you don’t have your Serving it Right, but would like to attend, we can arrange for you to take the course at our cost.

Sunfest Signup Form

Thank you for supporting our distillery. We truly couldn’t do events like this without the incredible people who step up to help, and we’d love to have you with us at Sunfest.

Cheers,

Brennan Colebank

Stillhead Distillery

5301 Chaster Road
Unit 105
Duncan, BC, V9L 0G4
Canada

It is that time of year when we start announcing our Drinks with… sessions. Not all at once, to keep a bit of suspense, but a few at a time to give you a bit of a teaser of what is to come!! We will have a great selection of Drinks with… sessions this year! So many relaxed producers want to showcase their great spirits with us! Want to know more about it? Read more below!

Annette, Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun

Drinks with…

On our relaxed Saturday we will be featuring 20 minutes sessions, starting every 20 minutes, throughout the afternoon, in 3 different locations. Our aim is to have small groups of you, our guests, in a more or less intimate, interactive and relaxed setting with the producers and/ or ambassadors to try their products, highlight tidbits, answer questions etc. These sessions are called “Drinks with…” …and of course these sessions are included in your ticket. No need to reserve or buy a an extra ticket, just turn up at the door well in time and enjoy the sessions!

Saburomaru @ Maltstock

Last year the theme for Maltstock arguably was ‘Japan’. And, although the emphasis this year is not that country and its great distilleries, a couple of them will be there featuring their great whiskies! One of these is Saburomaru. Last year they were at Maltstock for the first time and you were amazed at the quality and flavour of the whiskies they brought in! Not everyone present had the opportunity to attend their masterclass and Drinks with… sessions, so the more reason for them to be with us again! Saburomaru will present two sessions this year! A real relaxed treat you really want to enjoy!

Tickets for Maltstock 2026 

Get relaxed now and get your Maltstock tickets here:

https://www.maltstock.com/shop  

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Talnua Distillery Earns ASCOT Award “Craft Whiskey of the Year” Following Last Year’s “America’s Greatest Whiskey” Win

Colorado distillery continues its award-winning streak with back-to-back top honors for its Bottled-in-Bond American Single Pot Still Whiskeys.

Arvada, Colo. — Talnua Distillery is proud to announce that its Bottled-in-Bond American White Oak Cask Whiskey has been named Craft Whiskey of the Year at the 2026 ASCOT Awards, one of the whiskey industry’s most respected blind tasting competitions.

The recognition comes just one year after Talnua’s Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Cask & Stave Series Whiskey was awarded America’s Greatest Whiskey at the 2025 American Distilling Institute (ADI) International Spirits Competition, marking two consecutive years that Talnua’s Bottled-in-Bond portfolio has received top accolades.

In addition to being named Craft Whiskey of the Year, Talnua earned Platinum, Double Platinum, and Gold medals across its whiskey portfolio, further recognizing the quality and consistency of its American Single Pot Still Whiskeys.

“Winning Craft Whiskey of the Year on the heels of last year’s America’s Greatest Whiskey award is an incredible honor,” said Patrick Miller, Co-founder and Master Distiller of Talnua Distillery. “For a small, independent distillery focused exclusively on American Single Pot Still Whiskey, this recognition validates not only the work our team pours into every bottle but also the potential of this emerging American whiskey category.”

2026 ASCOT Awards
Craft Whiskey of the Year & Double Platinum – BiB American White Oak Cask Whiskey
Platinum – BiB Bourbon Cask & Stave Series Whiskey
Gold – BiB Sherry Cask Finished Whiskey

Bottled-in-Bond
American White Oak Cask Whiskey

Base Whiskey: Talnua Single Pot Still Whiskey (50% Malted Barley, 50% Raw Barley) triple distilled in copper pot stills

Maturation: Char 2 new American white oak barrels aged for 4 years

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100
MSRP: $75

For more information about Talnua Distillery, upcoming releases, and tasting experiences, visit Talnua.com

Now Available: The Macallan Rare Cask 2026 release

A WHISKY OF DISTINCTIVE, DISTINGUISHED DEPTH

RARE CASK, 2026 RELEASE

We are pleased to announce that The Macallan Rare Cask 2026 release is now available for purchase from our Online Boutique and The Macallan Estate Boutique, with limited availability.

The Macallan Rare Cask 2026 release reveals an intense raisin sweetness – rich, elusive and patiently discovered – layered with depth, warmth and a velvety finish that lingers long beyond the final sip.

Only a small fraction of casks at The Macallan Estate display the rich raisin sweetness sought for the Rare Cask releases. Carefully identified and selected by our Whisky Mastery Team, these exceptional casks are exemplars of this distinctive character. A rare whisky to savour, share or gift.

DISCOVER THIS RELEASE

The Macallan Rare Cask 2026 release continues to showcase this intense raisin profile – an exquisite result of maturation in sherry seasoned European oak. Its remarkable depth of flavour and burnished mahogany colour are entirely natural. Each facet a reflection of meticulous craftsmanship and mastery.

COLOUR Ruby Mahogany.
AROMA Soft notes of vanilla with rich raisin, followed by a sweet fusion of fresh apple, lemon and orange.
PALATE An intense sweet raisin dominates before giving way to vanilla and dark chocolate, with layers of light citrus zest.
FINISH Long, rich and velvety.
ABV 43%

Aultmore 2010 15 Year Old, Chorlton Whisky

A chance to experience unsherried Aultmore, a style particularly favoured by Chorlton Whisky. Distilled in 2010, this single malt was bottled just shy of its 16th birthday due to a leaky cask. Matured in a refill barrel, this release highlights the distillery character without the influence of sherry casks, making for an excellent example of Aultmore’s spirit-driven style. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 58.1% ABV, with an outturn of just 160 bottles.

£72.50

TyndrumWhisky.com
The Green Welly Stop
Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

PRIVATE CASK OWNERSHIP

Own The Spirit of the Hebrides

Following two successful releases, Benbecula Distillery’s third Private Cask Offering is now open. With only a limited number of casks available, this is a rare opportunity to own the Spirit of the Hebrides and become part of the distillery’s story at an early stage.

Founded by Angus MacMillan, with production led by Master Distiller Brendan McCarron, Benbecula is creating a spirit unmistakably its own—defined by Hebridean smoke, blackcurrant, floral notes and a pronounced coastal edge. Each cask has been selected to complement this distinctive character and shape the spirit’s journey into Benbecula Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

More than whisky in maturation, a Benbecula cask offers a lasting connection to the distillery, its people and the Outer Hebrides.

LEARN MORE

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Harrogate Entrepreneur Launches Caskd – A New Way for Whisky Enthusiasts to Trade Directly and Avoid Costly Auction Fees

New platform enables whisky enthusiasts to buy and sell directly with one another, reducing fees while providing a trusted digital home to manage collections, track provenance and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE – 25 June 2026 – Harrogate entrepreneur Jonathan Yates has launched Caskd, a premium digital platform that gives whisky enthusiasts a smarter way to buy, sell and manage their collections.

As whisky collecting continues to grow, many enthusiasts are questioning the high costs associated with traditional auction houses. Seller commissions, buyer’s premiums, shipping costs and lengthy settlement times can make buying and selling both expensive and frustrating.

Caskd offers an alternative by removing unnecessary middlemen and enabling enthusiasts to trade directly with one another through a trusted community. Members pay a simple 3% platform fee, helping both buyers and sellers retain more value while enjoying a more transparent trading experience.

Alongside its peer-to-peer marketplace, Caskd provides a digital cellar where members can catalogue bottles, record tasting notes, preserve provenance and showcase their collections in one secure place.

Jonathan Yates, Founder of Caskd, said:

“Whisky enthusiasts shouldn’t have to pay excessive fees simply to trade with one another. We built Caskd to remove unnecessary middlemen and create a trusted community where people can buy, sell and manage their collections with confidence. Every bottle has a story, and Caskd is the place to keep those stories alive.”

Early users are already recognising the benefits of a collector-first marketplace.

“I’ve picked up some real bargains on Caskd. I’d much rather pay a 3% fee than the high commissions and premiums often associated with auctions.”

Another member commented:

“It feels like trading with fellow enthusiasts rather than buying through a business. That’s exactly what the whisky community has been missing.”

Unlike traditional retailers or auction houses, Caskd is focused entirely on whisky enthusiasts, combining collection management with a trusted marketplace designed to make buying and selling simpler, fairer and more rewarding.

As more enthusiasts seek alternatives to traditional sales channels, Caskd aims to become the trusted digital home where whisky lovers can manage their collections, discover exceptional bottles and trade directly with confidence.

https://caskd.app 

About Caskd

Caskd is a premium digital platform built for whisky enthusiasts. Members can manage digital cellars, catalogue collections, record provenance, discover rare bottles, buy and sell directly with fellow enthusiasts, share tasting notes and connect with a growing community. Caskd is built on trust, transparency and a shared passion for whisky.

Highland Park 8 Year Old 2016 Milroy’s Soho Selection 55% 70cl

£79.50

An accomplished, well-put together whisky, this vibrant Highland Park expression tastes far older than its years. Distilled back in 2016 at the iconic Orkney distillery, it was filled into brand-new oak, where it spent its full maturation.

The release offers an array of hay, elderflower and orchard fruit notes, nestled in with the subtle floral peat smoke that’s become a distillery signature. Even at just eight years old, this is an assured, confident single malt Scotch.

Nose: Beautifully and elegantly smoky, a gentle bonfire smoke rises from the glass alongside hay, cinnamon, elderflower, apples, and floral incense. Monster Munch crisps build in a more savoury element.

Palate: Initially warming and tangy with citrus peel and chilli notes, complexity soon builds with the arrival of rosewater, milk chocolate, Danish pastries, rhubarb and a dandelion and burdock element. Hints of the mineralic come through with the subtle peat smoke and a splash of petrichor.

Finish: Long and meandering with a lingering floral smoke.