8 Blended Scotch Whiskies Win Spirit Gold at IWSC 2026
TL;DR Eight blended Scotch whiskies scored 90 points or above to earn Spirit Gold at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2026. The blind-tasting results provide credible
Cask Trade Launches Registered Tartan With Designer Siobhan
TL;DR Cask Trade has partnered with Scottish fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie to register an official tartan, launching it alongside a limited-edition Nc'nean single cask bottling.
Edrington Full-Year Revenue Falls 14% as Macallan Prestige
TL;DR Edrington reported a 14% full-year revenue decline, driven by weaker demand for prestige Scotch expressions and a softer performance from Highland Park. The result raises questions
7 Better Bourbons to Buy Instead of Blanton's in 2026
If Blanton's is overpriced or impossible to find, these seven bourbons offer better value, better availability, and a more rational buy in 2026.
Archie Rose Triple-Smoked Single Malt Swaps Peat for Native Wood
Archie Rose's triple-smoked single malt uses native stringybark timber, showing how Australian producers are building a distinct smoke profile outside Scotch's peat tradition.
UK Spirits Exports to US Crash 60% as Tariffs Bite
UK spirits exports to the US fell 60% in Q1 2026, underscoring the pressure tariffs are placing on Scotch and British spirits.
Wyoming Whiskey Returns to Full Local Ownership
Wyoming Whiskey is back in full local ownership after buying out Edrington, resetting the distillery as an independent American producer.