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Auchentoshan Distillery

By Tim Forbes May 24, 2025

Auchentoshan distillery (pronounced: ock-en-TOSH-an) in the Scottish Lowlands is one of the bigger names in malt whisky and one of the very few remaining Scottish distilleries to practice triple distillation as...

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Ardnamurchan Distillery

By Tim Forbes May 23, 2025

The Ardnamurchan distillery was founded in the Highlands by independent whisky bottlers Adelphi Distillers in 2014, with a view to strengthening the company’s supply of single malt whisky for their...

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Ardmore Distillery

Ardmore Distillery

By Tim Forbes May 22, 2025

Ardmore distillery is a favourite with many whisky fans, and its old school, medium-peated Speyside-style profile has won it many aficionados. Ardmore has long been the blending backbone of Teachers...

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Ardbeg Distillery

Ardbeg Distillery

By Tim Forbes May 21, 2025

Few distilleries have a story like that of Islay’s Ardbeg. Over the past few decades the Ardbeg distillery has transformed from a forgotten Kildalton relic, whose uncompromisingly smoky, peated single...

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AnCnoc Distillery (Knockdhu)

AnCnoc Distillery (Knockdhu)

By Tim Forbes May 20, 2025

AnCnoc is the official bottling name for the single malt whisky from Knockdhu, a charming 19th century Speyside distillery that for many years was a quiet operator, happy to supply...

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Amrut Distillery

Amrut Distillery

By Tim Forbes May 19, 2025

Amrut Distilleries Ltd was founded in Bangalore in 1948 and is a major producer of distilled spirits for the domestic Indian market. Most domestic Indian ‘whisky’ is distilled from molasses...

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Allt-A-Bhainne Distillery

Allt-A-Bhainne Distillery

By Tim Forbes May 18, 2025

It is fairly safe to say that the worthy but deeply obscure Allt-A-Bhainne single malt whisky distillery in Speyside is not a name that rushes to most whisky fans' lips...

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Aberlour Distillery

Aberlour Distillery

By Tim Forbes May 17, 2025

Aberlour distillery (pronounced: ab-er-LOO-er) might well be described as Macallan with dignity. However this comparison is somewhat unfair, as Aberlour whisky needs no such association to affirm its great quality....

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Aberfeldy Distillery

Aberfeldy Distillery

By Harrison Ormerod May 16, 2025

Aberfeldy distillery has, for a long time, been the somewhat low-key malt behind Dewar's whisky. Tucked away in Perthshire on the in the Highlands of Scotland, for a long time...

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Arran Distillery

Arran Distillery

By Harrison Ormerod May 15, 2025

Isle of Arran single malt whisky was overlooked for many years, due simply to the fact that the spirit it produced was too young. With production beginning in 1995, Arran...

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The Agony of the Broken Cork: Rescuing Your Precious Spirits

The Agony of the Broken Cork: Rescuing Your Precious Spirits

By Tim Forbes Apr 1, 2025

You've been looking forward to this moment all week. You reach for that beautiful bottle of whisky, rum, cognac, or armagnac – your treasure. But disaster strikes. As you try...

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The Gentle Art of Uncorking Whisky: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Gentle Art of Uncorking Whisky: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Tim Forbes Apr 1, 2025

Opening a bottle of whisky should be a moment of anticipation and pleasure, not a wrestling match with a stubborn cork. While it might seem as simple as peeling off...

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New Glenallachie Cask Strength and Virgin Oak Series Now In Stock!

New Glenallachie Cask Strength and Virgin Oak Series Now In Stock!

By Tim Forbes Mar 21, 2023

Welcome back to the Whisky-Online blog, and we bring you glad tidings - this news has been under strict embargo, but we can now tell you about not one but...

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The Long Read: Blended Malts and Teaspoons

The Long Read: Blended Malts and Teaspoons

By Tim Forbes Mar 1, 2023

Welcome back to the blog! Today, we’re going to be talking about the Blended Malt whisky category, with a focus on the Blended Malt term itself alongside a quick look...

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Coming Soon: Glenallachie Future Edition!

Coming Soon: Glenallachie Future Edition!

By Tim Forbes Sep 22, 2022

The third and final instalment of Billy Walker’s 50th Anniversary Trilogy is almost upon us! Glenallachie Future Edition concludes the series celebrating owner and Master Distiller Billy Walker’s half century...

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New Arrival: Shirakawa 1958 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

New Arrival: Shirakawa 1958 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

By Harrison Ormerod Sep 15, 2022

News today of a truly amazing find - a one-off bottling of 1958 vintage Japanese single malt whisky from the Shirakawa distillery, which was closed and dismantled in 2003. Buckle...

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Tasting Notes: Brave New Spirits Guerilla Casks and Voodoo Whiskies

Tasting Notes: Brave New Spirits Guerilla Casks and Voodoo Whiskies

By Tim Forbes Aug 18, 2022

We thought we’d do a little feature on Brave New Spirits, one of the new wave indie bottlers we’ve recently added to our virtual shelves. In this blog we’ll have...

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Coming Soon: Daftmill 15-Year-Old Cask Strength!

Coming Soon: Daftmill 15-Year-Old Cask Strength!

By Tim Forbes Jul 8, 2022

This is not a drill - the arrival of the long-awaited Daftmill 15-year-old Cask Strength is nearly upon us! The existence of a forthcoming official 15-year-old cask strength Daftmill has been...

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New Arrival: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5!

New Arrival: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5!

By Tim Forbes Apr 21, 2022

We’re delighted to announce the arrival of The Lakes Distillery’s Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.5!  The Lakes Distillery is enjoying the spotlight following a remarkable win at the World Whisky Awards 2022,...

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Coming Soon: Chain Pier Inaugural Release Cask #190002!

Coming Soon: Chain Pier Inaugural Release Cask #190002!

By Tim Forbes Feb 11, 2022

A fascinating story today, as we announce the imminent arrival of one of Scotland’s newest whiskies from one of its tiniest distilleries: Crabbie's short-lived Chain Pier distillery in Edinburgh. Chain Pier...

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New Arrival: Benromach 2010 Contrasts Cara Gold Malt!

New Arrival: Benromach 2010 Contrasts Cara Gold Malt!

By Tim Forbes Feb 7, 2022

Introducing Benromach 2010 Cara Gold, one of the latest releases to hit our shelves! Benromach 2010 Contrasts: Cara Gold Malt (to give it its full title) is the latest release...

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Bunnahabhain 12-Year-Old Cask Strength Is Here!

Bunnahabhain 12-Year-Old Cask Strength Is Here!

By Tim Forbes Dec 22, 2021

A little later than initially expected on our shop - Bunnahabhain cask strength 12-year-old is finally here! “Not all whiskies work at cask strength and many whiskies don’t stand up to full...

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Nc'nean Quiet Rebels: Annabel Coming Soon!

Nc'nean Quiet Rebels: Annabel Coming Soon!

By Tim Forbes Oct 23, 2021

Exciting news today, as we’re finally allowed to talk about the new release from Nc’nean distillery! Nc’nean Quiet Rebels: Annabel, named after the distillery’s founder and CEO Annabel Thomas, is...

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New Isle of Raasay R-02 Single Malt Whisky Coming Soon!

New Isle of Raasay R-02 Single Malt Whisky Coming Soon!

By Tim Forbes Oct 1, 2021

Great news - it’s nearly time for the next release of single malt whisky from the Isle of Raasay distillery: Isle of Raasay R-02!  The tiny Hebridean island of Raasay...

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