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Frances Wilson
News · 2 Aug 2022
New In: Fettercairn 16 Year Old 3rd Release 2022
The latest breath-taking addition to Fettercairn's annual 16 Year Old releases. The single malt is available to shop today via Priority Access for £72.
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Frances Wilson
News · Distilleries · 29 Jul 2022
Partner Offer: Holyrood Cask Programme
Holyrood Distillery's fabulous new Cask Programme has launched! Members of The W Club will receive £250 off of any cask that they purchase.
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Frances Wilson
News · 28 Jul 2022
Pre-Order: Milton 1949 Private Collection
Pre-order this once-in-a-lifetime single malt from Milton at The Whisky Shop today! This stunning 72-year-old dram has been released as part of Gordon & MacPhail’s Private Collection.
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Frances Wilson
News · 27 Jul 2022
Non-Alcoholic Summertime Sipping With Lyre's
It's cocktail season! Whether you are hosting a summer party or barbecue, the drinks tend to start flowing when the sun is out. If you’re not looking to imbibe yourself, not to worry! Lyre’s fabulous non-alcoholic spirits are here to save the day!
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Frances Wilson
News · 26 Jul 2022
Ballot Open: Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Series 2022
The ballot for the exceptional Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Series 2022 is now open!
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Frances Wilson
News · 25 Jul 2022
Summer Spirits
Cool down in the heat with these beautiful tipples!
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Frances Wilson
News · 22 Jul 2022
Register Your Interest: The Macallan Reach
Register your interest today in The Macallan Reach. This exceptionally rare 81-year-old expression is the oldest whisky released by the distillery to date.
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Frances Wilson
News · 21 Jul 2022
AI Whisky Nose: What’s It All About?
The 21st century has seen the massive rise in artificial intelligence in a number of industries. Now, AI is making its mark on the whisky industry with a robotic nose, NOS.E.
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Frances Wilson
News · 19 Jul 2022
New In: Gold Spot 9 Year Old 135th Anniversary
The latest edition to the Spot Whiskey series, Gold Spot 9 Year Old 135th Anniversary, is available to shop at The Whisky Shop today via priority access!
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Frances Wilson
News · 18 Jul 2022
New In: Lochlea Our Barley
Lochlea Our Barley is the first edition to the core range of single malts from the up-and-coming distillery. The expression is available to members of The W Club via priority access here today, Monday 18th July.
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