Win a one-of-a-kind Glenfarclas 30 Year Old, bottled specifically for us at The Whisky Shop.

Floral notes in whisky can manifest in several ways, from flavours of fresh cut grass, to planed oak, to rose, lavender, jasmine and herbal green tea.

The Macallan present two exquisite releases in the TIME: SPACE collection, including the oldest whisky ever bottled.

What does PPM actually mean? The unit of measurement often pops up when distilleries are showing off about how smoky their newest creation is, but what figure is actually impressive? Lets see.

We've added a new benefit for W Club Premium members to avail of. Starting on the 1st of September, we are introducing a new W Club Premium bonus for members who are selling through The Whisky Shop Auctions.

In the past, all Scotch whisky was smoky. It was necessary to burn peat under the malting floors in order to dry out the barley, and therefore, all drams were imbued with a peaty and smoky taste. However, with modern heating methods, whisky can now be made unpeated, allowing for a fruitier and lighter profile.

Did you know that the USA was the No.1 importer of cocktail shakers during the years of Prohibition? This was because the alcohol that was available to illegal patrons was not a well-aged Scotch whisky from Islay, but an ultra-strong moonshine or bathtub gin. Many cocktails were served during this time to disguise the taste of this sub-par spirit. However, now they have become a bartender staple, mixed to let the spirit shine. Lets take a look at some tasty Prohibition-inspired cocktails.

Four generations from when Davis Hogue made whisky on his land, his legacy is honoured by his great-granddaughter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. With a distinctive taste profile that delights both seasoned whisky connoisseurs and new enthusiasts, SirDavis is on a mission to redefine the category and invite new consumers to feel welcome to participate in the world of luxury whisky.

Over the years, there have been many A-Listers who have turned their hand to distilling, and it's now as trendy as a celebrity fragrance. Not only is it in-built advertising, they also have enough dough to turn their vision to reality. A spirits passion project, you could say. The result is some superb expressions, built by celebrity palates, that are the closest most of us will get to having a drink with our favourite celebrity. Let's have a look at some of the best, available at The Whisky Shop.

We are thrilled to announce the release of our Autumn 2024 Edition of Whiskeria magazine: the official magazine of The Whisky Shop. You can find it in your local store this week, as well as in selected WH Smith shops.