Kavalan’s IWC win: three checks before you buy
TL;DR Kavalan’s Peatist Oloroso Sherry Cask scored 96.97 to win IWC 2026 Whisky of the Year. Before buying, match the full expression, read the wider
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Laphroaig 15 returns permanently: what changed since 2015
TL;DR Laphroaig 15 Year Old is back as a permanent 46% ABV core bottling at £85. The 2015 return was a 43% limited anniversary edition at £75.
Bunnahabhain’s White Port finish is a collector move, not a loud one
TL;DR Bunnahabhain has pushed An Cuan Garbh No.1 into the U.S. as a 15-year-old Islay single malt finished in White Port casks, bottled at 51.
Columbia Creek Tennessee Whiskey Reviewed: 6 Years of Charcoal-Filtered Corn Spirit
TL;DR Columbia Creek Tennessee Whiskey combines a 6-year age statement with a high-corn mash bill and Lincoln County Process charcoal filtration, producing a bold and spicy profile.
Fettercairn: The Highland Distillery That Built a Tropical Single Malt With Mountain Water
Cairngorm water, lighter vapours, and no sherry-cask shortcuts. Fettercairn's 12 and 16 Year Old arrive in the US — and the secondary market hasn't caught up with the collector trajectory yet.
Diageo CEO Dave Lewis Launches Major Restructure With UK Leadership Change
TL;DR Diageo CEO Dave Lewis has confirmed a restructuring of the British drinks group, including the departure of its UK managing director. Job cuts have been widely
Spirits Brands Dominate Social Media 2026: Whisky's Digital Strategy Shift
TL;DR Spirits brands have shifted from aspirational content to participatory engagement on social media in 2026. Whisky distilleries now compete on community authenticity, with direct implications for