The Whisky Shop Blog

The Dalmore has revealed the latest addition to the distillery's award-winning Principal Collection: The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Highland Single Malt.

Trump’s recent tariffs on Scotch whisky have Brian Wilson delving a little deeper into America’s long history with trade wars.

Brian Wilson urges us to share Japan's passion for whisky – but beware the karaoke.

While the wizardry of the whisky blender is something to be marvelled, we can’t help but be entranced by the allure of the single cask. We take a closer look at what makes a single cask whisky so special.

Following the success of Lochranza, Isle of Arran Distillers last year opened the doors to Lagg; a second distillery dedicated to the production of Arran’s peated spirit. Speaking to Lagg’s Distillery Manager Graham Omand, Gavin D Smith takes us behind the scenes at Lochranza’s peated partner in crime.

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve has been described variously as “more a folk tale than a whiskey”, “a unicorn” and “the most hyped bourbon ever,” all on account of its rarity.

Silent for more than half of its entire existence, Gavin Smith travels to Tobermory in pursuit of the distillery’s history, and its liquid gold.

Tide and time wait for no man. .Jura Brand Home Manager Mark Bruce reflects on swapping the big smoke for island life.

One thing is certain about Laphroaig single malt: no drinker is indifferent to it. Some love its unapologetically full-on peaty, medicinal charms, while others are bewildered by its appeal. Indeed, Laphroaig has been compared to Marmite for the extreme reactions it provokes. “Love it or hate it, but never ignore,” as the distillery Twitter feeds declares.

The W Club’s Natalie McLaughlin gives us a peak behind the scenes at Daftmill Distillery ahead of an exclusive single cask release later in the year.