Scottish Distilleries

First written account in Scotland was in 1494 in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls, regarding John Cor, friar of the Benedictine order at Lindores Abbey in Fife. The account mentions 'aqua vitae' - the water of life.

Duty was first imposed in 1644 and since then the government has aimed to maximise revenue from the industry. High duty encouraged illict distillation.

The Wash Act 1784:

Split the High and Low lands and simplified regulations.
Low excise duty for small distillers in the north but they were banned from exporting to the south.
Lowland distillers were powerful, much of their product was shipped south for gin rectification.

Highlands (smaller scale) produced relatively high quality, esp. in the Glenlivet area, now Speyside. Also known for illicit distilling. Lairds turned a blind eye as this was often how tenants paid their rent.

1822/23 Illicit Distillation Act:

Reduced distill. license to make it more attractive to pay.
Number of licensed distilleries doubled by 1825 and the illegal trade decreased.
King George IV enjoyed Glenlivet (this was also a generic name for whisky from south Speyside).

Invention of the continuous still by Robert Stein revolutionised the industry. Two interconnected columns allowing for a higher volume of distill with increased consistency than tradtional copper pot stills. Irishman Aeneas Coffey refined it into the 'Coffey Still' (patented 1830).

1860 Act:

Made it illegal to vat/mix whiskies from the same distillery while 'under bond' (where you have not yet paid duty on the whisky, in order to bottle and then sell. The distillery would have to take it out of bond and pay duty on the whisky).
This increased exports.
Andrew Usher of Glenlivet distillery pioneered the blending of pot-still malt and patent-still grain whisky to create blended expressions, Usher's Old Vatted Glenlivet (OVG) (blended is more consistent than pot-still and easier to drink).
There were more overseas exports eg: Dewar Brothers, MacKinlay, John Walker, Mackies (eg: Whitehorse), Haig and William Grant.

By 1890s blending was dominated by John Walker & Sons (lowlands), John Dewar & Sons (highlands) and James Buchanan & Co. (low) = The Big Three (not Speyside). It was a good age for blended whisky production. There was the phylloxera insect ruining the grape harvests in France so cognac production was down.

1898 was the Pattison Crash. The Leith firm (port of Edin.) collapsed due to an over valuation of whisky and property, and the Scottish industry saw no new distilleries constructed for 50 years.

1900 the railway arrived to the N.E. of Scotland and Speyside became the heartland due to reliable, pure water supply, locally grown barley and peat deposits.

1903 'What is whisky?' case:

A London magistrate held up a complaint and two publicans were fined £100 for serving cheap whisky.
Decreed that whisky, grain or malt, had to be made in a pot still.
This split the industry into grain distillers and blenders vs. pot-still distillers of malt whisky.
Andrew Mackenzie, owner of Dalmore, declared superiority of the single malt (= the product of one distillery).

1915 Immature Spirits Act:

Compulsory 2 year maturation period in Scotland that was increased to 3 in 1916.
Improved quality and image of Scot. whisky as average age of component whiskies rose.
David Lloyd George (teetotaller) introduced this Act to decrease the trade but it did the opposite by making whisky a premium product.

1920-33 USA Prohibition:

Gave Scotch whisky a boost as it thrived in underground bars. Illegal imports were huge.
Scot whisky emerged as a better product while Irish suffered from boot leggers selling inferior spirits as Irish whiskey.
After Prohibition USA was Scot whisky's biggest market.

1939-45 WWII: all distilleries silent from 1942. Post-war Churchill supported the export industry and its need for barley.

Post WWII: Growth of USA market and American investment.

Neil McKerrow, father of Edin. Whis. Aca. founder, promoted the single malt as a premium product. He worked for Glenmorangie. 1st to recognise the importance of wood management and developed the 'cradle to the gave' philosophy of Glenmorangie casks. 1st to create 'wood finish range' (whisky is matured in one cask - normally bourbon or sherry - before spending some extra time maturing in a different cask - normally wine or port).

1980s+:

Single malt expanded out of Scotland due to promotion by Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glen Grant, Macallan and Glenmorangie.
Launch of Classic Malts by United Distillers, a great success, which encouraged other distillers to produce their own single malts.
In quantity terms blended accounts for c.90% of sales, but in value terms single malt accounts for 20% sales.
Last 30 years has seen increase exports and diversity of markets eg: Asia, Sth America, and Africa.
Recent devdelopments include computerisation and automation; craft distilleries eg: Nc'nean Distillery, west coast Scot, est'd 2017; construction of small scale distill by independent bottlers or private investors.
No-age statement single malt (NAS) emergence in response to flavour led market and shortage of maturing stocks.
Secondary casks - maturing whisky is transferred to a second cask previously containing another spirit or wine. Creates new tastes and variations.

8 Doors

King Charles opens 8 Doors Distillery. Aug 2023.

Annandale

Game of Thrones actor James Cosmo has partnered with Annandale Distillery to create a blended Scotch whisky, called Storyman. May 2023

Aberfeldy

Bacardi-owned whisky Aberfeldy has released a limited edition whisky to mark 125 years of whisky making at its distillery. Nov 2023.

Aberlour

Soft water whiskey.

Whisky broker Mark Littler will offer a collection of 66 bottles of Aberlour A’bunadh single malt for £15,884 (US$21,900).Aug 2021.

Ardgowan

Ardgowan Distillery has broken ground on the first phase of its £20 million (US$24.6m) whisky distillery after almost seven years of planning. Nov 2023.

Scottish producer Ardgowan has signed a £100 million (US$112m) deal for a decades-long supply of Sherry casks and hired The Macallan’s ex-master of wood. Mar 2023.

Ardgowan has partnered with Heriot-Watt University to develop new carbon-reducing technologies to help small producers achieve their sustainability objectives. Jun 2022.

Lowland distillery Ardgowan has named former Morrison Bowmore Distillers CEO Mike Keiller as its new chair, taking over from Willie Phillips. Feb 2022.

Scottish producer Ardgowan has received an £8.4 million (US$11.4m) investment to begin construction on its new distillery. Jun 2021.

Scottish producer Ardgowan Distillery has released the second whisky in its Clydebuilt series. May 2021.

Ardnamurchan

Highlands.

Scotch whisky distillery Ardnamurchan is set to launch two single malts in the US after signing a distribution deal with Impex Beverages. Apr 2021.

Ardbeg

Ardbeg marks Fèis Ìle with Port-aged whisky. Apr 2024.

LVMH-owned Ardbeg will spend millions renovating a property it purchased in 2022, and will reopen the hotel under the name Ardbeg House. Mar 2024.

Ardbeg has released The Rollercoaster, a limited edition duo of single malts distilled in the 1980s. Nov 2023.

Ardbeg has unveiled a ‘smoky-sweet’ 13-year-old whisky as the first release in its new Anthology Collection. Aug 2023.

Ardbeg has released a limited edition single malt called Heavy Vapours to mark this year’s Fèis Ìle music and malt festival. Apr 2023.

Ardbeg has unveiled its first limited edition barbecue-inspired whisky, called Ardbeg BizarreBQ. Mar 2023.

Ardbeg has created its first travel retail-exclusive whisky series, called Ardbeg Smoketrails Nov 2022.

A bottle of Ardbeg whisky from 1974 has sold for £35,000 (US$39,893) at auction, setting a record price for a single bottle from the Islay distillery. Nov 2022.

Islay-based distillery Ardbeg has bottled its smokiest whisky to date – Ardbeg Hypernova – exclusively for members of the Ardbeg Committee. Oct 2022.

Scotch whisky brand Ardbeg has partnered with three artists to create its first sci-fi graphic novel. Aug 2022.

How does a cask of Ardbeg sell for £16m? Jul 2022.

A whisky collector has bought a cask of Ardbeg distilled in 1975 for a record-breaking £16 million (US$19.3m). Jul 2022.

Ardbeg has released its first NFT (non-fungible token) single malt whisky, which was buried in a peat bog for nearly three years. Apr 2022.

Ardbeg has revealed a limited edition single malt called Ardcore to mark this year’s Fèis Ìle festival. Apr 2022.

Islay distillery Ardbeg has bottled a 13-year-old whisky made using the longest fermentation in the producer’s history. Jan 2022.

Members of the Ardbeg Committee will have the chance to purchase a new whisky exclusive to the members’ club: Ardbeg 8 Years Old For Discussion. Jun 2021.

Islay distillery Ardbeg has revealed its 2021 limited edition Scotch whisky bottling to mark the annual Fèis Ìle festival – Scorch. Apr 2021.

Aultmore

Highland.

Bacardi-owned Scotch whisky distillery Aultmore is marking its 125th anniversary with a £15 million (US$18.4m) expansion to double its production capacity. Dec 2022.

Balblair

Highland distillery Balblair has added a 21-year-old single malt whisky to its collection. Sep 2023.

Balmenach

International Beverage Holdings (IBHL) has completed an ‘ambitious’ £4 million (US$4.94m) upgrade of Balmenach Distillery in Speyside, Scotland. May 2023.

Balvenie

Highlands. Uses barley from a single estate (Balvenie Mains).

Still operate floor maltings, as opposed to buying from a commercial maltster.

Benriach

Benriach launches 25YO whisky for GTR. Feb 2024.

Benriach has released the third edition of its single malt made entirely from barley malted at its floor maltings. Aug 2023.

Brown-Forman-owned Speyside distillery Benriach has released two 40-year-old single malts, including one exclusive to global travel retail. Jun 2023.

Benriach has re-introduced its 16-year-old whisky, which has been ‘missing’ from its portfolio since 2016. Nov 2022.

Speyside distillery Benriach has launched 10 twinset whiskies on NFT marketplace Blockbar, the only time the pair of expressions will be available ‘anywhere in the world’. Oct 2022.

Benriach has released the second edition of its single malt made entirely from barley malted at its floor maltings. May 2022.

Benriach is releasing four malt whiskies exclusively in the global travel retail (GTR) market. Apr 2022.

Speyside producer Benriach has created a whisky made entirely from barley malted at its floor maltings – the first bottling of the sort from the distillery in a century. Aug 2021.

Speyside distillery Benriach has revealed Cask Edition Collection 2021, comprising 19 single malts matured in 11 different cask types. Mar 2021.

Scotch whisky distillery Benriach has released its ‘most intensely smoked’ single malt to date, called Smoke Season. Feb 2021.

Ben Rinnes

Soft water whiskey.

Benromach

Has distilled a spirit entirely from Golden Promise barley and creates spirit distilled with organic barley, eg: chalice variety.

Alan McConnochie, manager of The GlenDronach, Benriach and Glenglassaugh Scotch distilleries, is retiring after 50 years in the whisky trade. Apr 2022

Benromach has launched a limited edition single malt as part of its Contrasts range. Feb 2022.

[https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/08/benromach-debuts-heavily-sherried-peat-smoke/ Speyside distillery Benromach has launched a second Sherry cask-matured Peat Smoke whisky, limited to 2,000 bottles in the UK. Aug 2021.

Bladnoch

Lowland distillery Bladnoch has introduced a new whisky series celebrating those who have a ‘deep affinity with the brand’. Mar 2024.

The oldest privately-owned working distiller in the Scottish Lowlands, Bladnoch, has released a collection of rare peated whiskies. Oct 2023.

Lowland whisky distillery Bladnoch has appointed Glen Gribbon, former marketing director of The Macallan, to lead the team as CEO. Sep 2023.

Bladnoch, has launched The Samhla Collection, an ‘ultra-rare’ series of single malts. Jul 2023.

Scotland’s oldest privately-owned whisky distillery, Bladnoch, has unveiled a collection of five single malts that celebrate the ‘natural unpredictability’ of whisky making. Jun 2023.

British whisky brands have unveiled limited edition commemorative bottlings to mark the coronation of King Charles III this weekend (6 May). May 2023.

Bladnoch has released a 30-year-old single malt whisky aged in oloroso Sherry and Moscatel casks. June 2022.

Lowland distillery Bladnoch has secured a £10 million (US$13.8m) loan to expand into new markets across the world. Apr 2021.

Bonnington

Bonnington reveals inaugural single malt. Jan 2024.

Borders

SB meets… Caitlin Heard, The Borders Distillery. Jun 2023.

Bowmore

Islay. Still operate floor maltings, as opposed to buying from a commercial maltster.

Beam Suntory-owned Scotch whisky brand Bowmore has added a 29-year-old and a 33-year-old to its Timeless Series. Sep 2023.

A decanter of one of Bowmore’s oldest whiskies, Bowmore Arc-52: The Mokume Edition, has been sold at auction for £225,000 (US$279,556). May 2023.

Bowmore has released a Lunar New Year bottling exclusively to global travel retail. Jan 2023.

Bowmore has collaborated with Aston Martin to unveil the second release of its Masters’ Selection series: a 22-year-old single malt. Oct 2022.

Bowmore has revealed the second iteration of its Designed by Aston Martin collection in global travel retail (GTR). Aug 2022.

Beam Suntory-owned Bowmore has partnered with Aston Martin to release a 52-year-old single malt in a limited edition ‘futuristic vessel’. Jun 2022.

Bowmore has unveiled the final whisky in its Vaults Series: an ‘ultra rare’ single malt from 1969 priced at US$42,000.Apr 2022

Bowmore has released a 21-year-old single malt whisky in partnership with Aston Martin. Nov 2021

Bowmore has partnered with graphic artist Frank Quitely to kick-off its whisky series, launching with a 23- and 32-year-old expression. Oct 2021.

Bowmore unveils ‘ultimate’ whisky collection. Sep 2021.

Islay Scotch whisky brand Bowmore has unveiled three limited edition bottle designs for global travel retail as part of its collaboration with Aston Martin. Jul 2021.

Sotheby’s will offer a complete collection of Black Bowmore whiskies at an auction in Hong Kong next week, featuring bottles released between 1993 and 2016. Apr 2021.

Brora

Highlands.

The first bottle of a 50-year-old Brora single malt whisky has been donated by Diageo to the Distillers One of One charity auction. Sep 2023.

Diageo has restarted production at the refurbished Brora distillery in Scotland following a multi-million-pound investment. May 2021.

Silent Scotch whisky distillery Brora will release a trio of single malts aged from 38 to 48 years old, priced at £30,000 (US$41,450) for the collection. Apr 2021.

Bruichladdich

Creates spirit distilled with organic barley, eg: chalice variety.

Octomore 14.4 is the final single malt in Bruichladdich Distillery’s 14th edition of heavily peated whiskies. Nov 2023.

Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has revealed the 11th release in its limited edition range. Nov 2023.

Bruichladdich Distillery has unveiled Octomore 14, the latest annual edition of its super-heavily peated range. Sep 2023.

Simon Coughlin, co-founder of Bruichladdich Distillery, will retire at the end of this month after 23 years with the Islay producer. Jul 2023.

Bruichladdich has revamped the packaging of The Classic Laddie, reducing the single malt whisky’s carbon emissions by 65%. Jul 2023.

Bruichladdich Distillery has revealed a sustainable art sculpture in London’s Borough Yards to mark Earth Day (22 April). Apr 2023.

Rémy Cointreau-owned Bruichladdich Distillery has unveiled the first whisky to be classed as an Islay single grain Scotch. Mar 2023.

Bruichladdich Distillery has launched Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014, the latest vintage in its island provenance series. Feb 2023.

B Corp-certified Bruichladdich Distillery has revealed a mural in Shoreditch, East London, which has been coated with a ‘pollution eating’ polish. Dec 2022.

Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has launched the 10th annual release in its Black Art whisky series. Nov 2022.

Islay producer Bruichladdich has unveiled the final single malt vintages in its unpeated Barley Exploration series 2022. Aug 2022.

Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery is removing the tinned packaging across its core single malt brands, starting with the heavily peated Port Charlotte range this month. Jun 2022.

Bruichladdich has released 282 bottles of its 2011 Micro Provence Cask No 0315 whisky in Singapore. May 2022.

Bruichladdich has unveiled a range of single malt whiskies to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Jan 2022.

The first three single malt whiskies from Jim McEwan’s new Signature Collection will be auctioned next week, including one of the oldest Octomore bottlings to date. Mar 2021.

Islay Scotch distiller Bruichladdich has released a 10-year-old whisky as the first instalment in its Micro Provenance series of single cask releases. Mar 2021.

Rémy Cointreau-owned Bruichladdich has released its Islay Barley 2012 Scotch whisky, which will replace the distillery’s 2011 vintage. Feb 2021.

Islay Scotch whisky brand Bowmore has added two single malts to its Timeless Series, including a 31-year-old expression. Feb 2021.

Bunnahabhain

Bunnahabhain has partnered with The Whisky Exchange to release a whisky that’s been matured in a single oloroso sherry butt for more than three decades. Sep 2023.

Bunnahabhain has introduced the second release of its 12-year-old cask strength expression. Oct 2022.

Cairn

Gordon & MacPhail has recruited Mhairi Winters as the distillery manager for its new Cairn Distillery. Jan 2022

Caol Ila

Islay distilleries Lagavulin and Caol Ila have created limited edition single malt whiskies to mark this year’s Fèis Ìle festival. May 2023.

Islay-based Caol Ila Distillery has opened its new visitor centre following a multi-million-pound renovation. Aug 2022.

Islay whisky producer Caol Ila has released a 24-year-old single malt Scotch to mark its 175th anniversary in 2021. Feb 2022.

Cardhu

Speyside distillery Cardhu has debuted a 12-year-old single malt to celebrate both its 200th anniversary and International Women’s Day. Mar 2024.

Clydside

Lowland whisky producer The Clydeside Distillery has released its first single malt Scotch: Stobcross. Oct 2021.

Craigellachie

Speyside distillery Craigellachie has released a limited edition 37-year-old single malt Scotch whisky. Jun 2023.

Daftmill

Operating as a true farm distillery since 2005, Daftmill is owned and run by the Cuthbert family. The distillery only operates during the quieter seasons at the farm – mid-summer and winter; Though Daftmill began production in 2005, there was no garish press release or opening of a plush visitor centre. In fact, over the next decade Daftmill put zero effort into marketing at all, releasing nothing until the spirit was 12 years old. This may well be because their de facto “Head of Marketing” is also the sole distiller, farmer and is in fact the distillery owner. Daftmill is the only family-owned and -operated distillery currently releasing whisky and is a true farm distillery. The distillery is owned by brothers Francis and Iain Cuthbert, with Francis heading up the distillery. It is crucial, however, to note that the distillery is a secondary business to their farm. This means that Daftmill barely fills 100 casks per year – making it one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries. While this seasonal production cycle is today unique among distillers, it harks back to the 1800s, when farmers would produce whisky only a few months a year, often as a way to use up, preserve and add value to barley. Daftmill’s only downside is that the tiny output means its whiskies often sell out on the day of release. [Berry Brothers and Rudd Blog, as linked below]

Interview at Daftmill. Mar 2020.

Dalmore

Scotch brand The Dalmore has revealed the second chapter of its Luminary Series, which is a partnership with Scottish design museum V&A Dundee. MAr 2024.

Highland single malt producer The Dalmore has released a trio of Sherry cask-finished whiskies, including a 43-year-old, as part of a new collection. Oct 2023.

The Dalmore has released two limited edition vintages from 2003 and 2007. Nov 2022.

A bottle of 1991 Dalmore single malt will go under the hammer next month in support of a new organisation dedicated to retired service animals. Aug 2022.

Whyte & Mackay has submitted a planning application to expand its single malt distillery The Dalmore. May 2022.

Highland single malt The Dalmore is selling a cask of 33-year-old Scotch whisky as 223 NFT bottles. Mar 2022.

Whyte & Mackay has unveiled a series of six single malts from The Dalmore to be sold at auction, with each bottle representing a decade of the brand’s history. Aug 2021.

Dalwhinnie

Highest and coldest Scottish distillery. Lochan na Doire-uaine water source is at 2000 feet. Built in 1897, the distillery was first called Strathspey but changed the name to Dalwhinnie in 1898. It means “Plain of Meetings” in Gaelic, a reference to the location at a junction of old drove roads, between two mountain ranges. In 1934 a fire caused a four year closure.

Deerness

Orkney.

Deerness Distillery secures £246,000. Mar 2024.

Deerness Distillery will open mainland Orkney’s first whisky distillery in 138 years and is selling the first 200 casks of its single malt Scotch. Mar 2023.

Douglas Laing & Co.

Independent bottler.

As consumer demand for boldly flavoured whiskies runs high, we take a closer look at Douglas Laing & Co’s acclaimed Islay blended malt Scotch. Jul 2021.

Dunnet Bay

Dunnet Bay Distillers, has revealed its new debut whisky brand Stannergill, with 250-litre casks available to pre-order for £4,750 (US$5,305). Nov 2022

The UK’s most northerly mainland distillery, Dunnet Bay Distillers, has received planning approval for its multi-million-pound expansion. Jun 2022.

Dunphail

Dunphail Distillery has opened its distillery and visitor centre in Morayshire, Scotland. Oct 2023.

Speyside-based Dunphail will be “purely a whisky distillery” once operational with no plans to produce any other spirits, assured founder Dariusz Plazewski. Feb 2022.

Matt McKay has been appointed director of whisky creation and outreach at Dunphail Distillery, which is currently under construction. Jan 2022.

Eden Mill

Eden Mill has received planning permission to build a new carbon-neutral distillery and visitor centre at the University of St Andrews in Fife. MAr 2022.

Faer Isles

A new distillery on Faroe Islands has started whisky production, with a target of producing 600 barrels this year. Apr 2023.

Fettercairn

Highland distillery Fettercairn has released a 16-year-old single malt finished in Port casks as its fourth annual release. Sep 2023.

Fettercairn has revealed the 2023 release of its 18-year-old limited edition single malt. Jun 2023.

Fettercairn has released a whisky finished in three different beer barrels as the final bottling in its Warehouse Collection. Apr 2023.

Whyte & Mackay-owned Fettercairn Distillery has released the fourth instalment in its Warehouse Collection. Sep 2022.

Fettercairn debuts 2022 16YO whisky. Aug 2022.

Whyte & Mackay has unveiled the Fettercairn 200 Club, a partnership with farmers to supply Fettercairn Distillery with 100% of its own barley to produce whisky. Jun 2022.

Glasgow Distillery

The Glasgow Distillery has released cask strength editions of two of its single malts. Oct 2023.

The Glasgow Distillery has revealed the fourth line of its small-batch series: a trio of expressions finished in Cognac, Tokaji and Innis & Gunn Golden Beer casks. Oct 2023.

Mike Hayward, The Glasgow Distillery. Aug 2023.

The Glasgow Distillery has added a red wine and ruby Port cask-finished single malt to its Small Batch Series. Mar 2023.

The Glasgow Distillery has expanded its Small Batch Series with the release of two single malts finished in Tokaji and Innis & Gunn beer casks. Dec 2022.

The Glasgow Distillery has released two limited edition 1770 whiskies as part of a new line, including a Tequila cask-finished single malt. Aug 2022.

The Glasgow Distillery has released its first limited edition rum: Banditti Club Port Cask Finish. Apr 2022.

Glasgow Distillery Co has moved to a larger bottle size for its 1770 Scotch range, using less glass than the original 500ml format. Apr 2022.

Scotch producer Glasgow Distillery Co has created an exclusive 1770 single malt in partnership with Glasgow’s Whisky Festival. Feb 2022.

The Glasgow Distillery Company has unveiled three limited edition cask-finished variants of its 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Nov 2021.

The Glasgow Distillery Company has created its first distillery-exclusive single malt whisky in partnership with Kelvin Cooperage. Apr 2021.

GleanAllachie

GlenAllachie has bottled the third batch of its oldest core expression: a 30-year-old, cask strength single malt. Jul 2023.

Speyside-based single malt producer The GlenAllachie Distillery has unveiled its new visitor attraction, including a bar and tasting lounge. Jun 2023.

The GlenAllachie Distillery has created a second batch of its Lum Reek 10-year-old cask strength blended malt. Feb 2023.

The GlenAllachie Distillery has introduced its 2012 Vintage Cuvée Wine Cask Finish, a combination of Scotch whiskies aged in casks sourced from four European fine wineries. Jan 2023.

Master blender Billy Walker has concluded GlenAllachie’s The Past, The Present & Future Series with a four-year-old peated single malt. Sep 2022.

Master distiller Billy Walker has added a 16-year-old mizunara cask-finished whisky to GlenAllachie’s The Past, The Present & Future Series. July 2022.

GlenAllachie has released the second batch of its oldest core expression, a 30-year-old single malt Scotch. May 2022.

Billy Walker marks anniversary with whisky series May 2022.

GlenAllachie has debuted an exclusive whisky for the Spirit of Speyside Festival, plus three single cask bottlings for the UK. Apr 2022.

GlenAllachie has added two core whiskies to its portfolio: an eight-year-old and a 15-year-old.Apr 2022.

GlenAllachie has added three new limited edition whiskies to its Virgin Oak Series, crafted by master blender Billy Walker. Mar 2022.

GlenAllachie has rolled out a batch of six single malts on a limited basis to UK specialist retailers. Nov 2021.

GlenAllachie has added a third batch of whiskies to its Wood Finish range, produced by master distiller Billy Walker. Sep 2021.

Speyside distillery The GlenAllachie has added a cask-strength, Sherry-finished 14-year-old single malt Scotch whisky to its Wood Finish series. Sep 2021.

Speyside distillery GlenAllachie has released a 30-year-old single malt, the oldest addition to its flagship offering to date. May 2021.

Glencadam

East Highland distillery Glencadam has begun construction work on a new visitor experience and VIP suite, which will open next year. Mar 2024.

GlenDronach

GlenDronach launches 28-year-old whisky. Oct 2022.

Brown-Forman will invest more than £30 million (US$36.5m) to double production at Highland whisky distillery The GlenDronach. July 2022.

[https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/02/glendronach-reveals-19th-cask-bottling-collection/ The GlenDronach Distillery has unveiled two limited edition Scotch whisky releases, including the 19th batch in its Cask Bottling series. Feb 2022.]

The GlenDronach Distillery has released 198 bottles of its oldest and rarest whisky to date, retailing for £20,000 (US$27,238) each. Jan 2022.

Glenfarclas

While other Scotch distilleries have come and gone, family firm Glenfarclas has kept distilling, quality being the hallmark of its longevity. Aug 2023.

Family-owned distillery Glenfarclas has released a limited edition 50-year-old single malt Scotch to mark the 50th anniversary of its chairman, John Grant. Jan 2023.

This year’s Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Cocktail Competition has named Aberdeen-based bartender Marcus Gordon as its winner. JUn 2022.

Glenfarclas Distillery was the victim of a break-in over the weekend, which saw thieves steal more than £100,000 worth of rare whiskies. May 2022.

Glenfarclas has partnered with delivery platform The Drinks Drop to create two pre-mixed cocktails to celebrate Burns Night. Jan 2022

Speyside producer Glenfarclas has received planning permission to build two whisky warehouses at its distillery in Ballindalloch. Aug 2021.

Speyside distillery Glenfarclas has released a limited edition single malt whisky to celebrate its 185th anniversary. May 2021.

Glenfiddich

Soft water from the Robbie Dhu spring is used for mashing and bottling.

Glenfiddich owner William Grant & Sons has created blended Scotch brand Wildmoor – a seven-strong range of whiskies aged between 21 and 40 years. Apr 2024.

Scotch brand Glenfiddich has launched a limited edition 49-year-old whisky as part of its Archive Collection, exclusive to the UK market. Oct 2023.

Glen Garioch

Beam Suntory has reopened Highland Scotch whisky distillery Glen Garioch following a £6 million (US$7.9m) renovation of the facility.Mar 2022.

Spirits producer Beam Suntory will invest £6 million (US$8.3m) in Highland Scotch distillery Glen Garioch to reintroduce floor maltings and other ‘traditional’ processes to the site. MAr 2021.

Glengoyne

Prefer to use more traditional barley varieties. Golden Promise is used in conjunction with another type.

Highland producer Glengoyne is calling for volunteers to help protect the wetlands for a day in exchange for a free bottle of whisky and a distillery tour. Feb 2023.

Highland single malt brand Glengoyne has released a new 15-year-old whisky, matured in a combination of Bourbon and Sherry casks. Oct 2022.

Highland single malt brand Glengoyne has partnered with professional golf caddy Fanny Sunesson to highlight the ‘synergies’ between golf caddying and whisky-making. Jul 2022.

Highland single malt brand Glengoyne has created a whisky box that blocks phone signals to allow drinkers to ‘switch off’. May 2022.

Glengoyne has completed its Legacy Series with a third whisky that celebrates Sir Arthur John Tedder. May 2022.

Climate change report funded by Glengoyne and new whisky release. Oct 2021.]

Glen Grant

Speyside.

The Glen Grant will release just seven decanters of its oldest whisky to date – a 70-year-old single malt. Sep 2023.

Campari-owned The Glen Grant has added a 21-year-old single malt Scotch whisky to its portfolio – the oldest expression in its permanent collection. Mar 2023.

The last 50 bottles of a 72-year-old Glen Grant single malt Scotch whisky from Gordon & MacPhail will go on sale next month for £50,000 (US$66,959) each. Jan 2022.

The Glen Grant has released its 15-year-old single malt in Singapore. Nov 2021.

The Glen Grant hosted an exclusive event at the new Rolls Royce showroom in Mayfair, London, to mark the launch of its 60-year-old Scotch. Oct 2021.

Bottle number 88 of Glen Grant’s oldest single malt to date fetched CNY380,000 (US$58,922) at an auction in Shanghai, China. Oct 2021.

Speyside distillery Glen Grant has bottled a 60-year-old single malt Scotch to celebrate master distiller Dennis Malcolm’s six decades in whisky. Sep 2021.

Having devoted most of his working life to Glen Grant, Dennis Malcolm was recognised by the Queen for his services to Scotch. As he celebrates 60 years in whisky, he tells Melita Kiely what has kept his love for the sector alive. Sep 2021.

Glenlassaugh

Glenglassaugh debuts 44YO single malt. Jan 2024.

Glenglassaugh rebrands with new range. Jun 2023.

Highland distillery Glenglassaugh has released only 264 bottles of a 50-year-old single malt, priced at £5,500 (US$7,652). Jun 2021.

Glenlivet

The Glenlivet will release a collection of 50-year-old whiskies exclusively on new blockchain-enabled marketplace The Whisky Exchange Cabinet. Feb 2024.

The Glenlivet has released a single malt aged in bespoke casks made from parts of rum and Bourbon barrels, described as a first for the Scotch category. Feb 2024.

The Glenlivet has released a limited edition 12-year-old single malt to celebrate the brand’s 200th anniversary. Jan 2024.

Scotch brand Gordon & MacPhail has added a 74-year-old single malt from Glenlivet Distillery to its Private Collection. Sep 2023.

The Glenlivet has debuted a line of ready-to-serve whisky-based cocktails created using first-to-market technology. Aug 2023.

The Glenlivet is celebrating the return of its barley seeds from space with a new distillery sign ‘renaming’ the whisky region of Speyside to ‘Space’-side. Sep 2022.

Glenlivet is part of a research project looking into whether building dams could prevent Scotch whisky distilleries from closing during dry spells and heatwaves. Au 2022.

Glenlivet 50YO kicks off rare whisky collection. Jun 2022.

The Glenlivet has evolved its 21- and 25-year-old whiskies with new double and triple cask finishes. Jun 2022.

he Glenlivet has launched its #BreakTheStereotype campaign to promote diversity and representation in whisky. May 2022.

New appointments at Glenlivet as Alan Winchester retires May 2022.

David Adjaye designs bottle to celebrate world's oldest single malt whisky. Sep 2021.

Glen Luss

Claims to be the first distillery and brewery on the shores of Loch Lomond and the first within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Plans to open n 2021.

Scotland’s Glen Luss has secured planning approval to build a new distillery on the shores of Loch Lomond.. Feb 2021.

Glen Moray

Speyside distillery.

Speyside distiller Glen Moray has revealed its latest whisky, a single malt finished in heavily charred oak casks, inspired by a phoenix. Dec 2023.

Glen Moray has released a single malt whisky matured in Cognac casks, called Twisted Vine. May 2023.

Glen Moray has revealed a new packaging design for its Explorer range. Mar 2023.

Glen Moray has added three limited edition UK-exclusive whiskies to its Warehouse 1 Collection. Nov 2022.

Glen Moray has renewed its partnership with Edinburgh Rugby for two years as the club’s official single malt. MAr 2022.

Glen Moray has unveiled a limited edition whisky to mark the completion of Edinburgh Rugby’s first permanent home. Dec 2021.

Glen Moray debuts 2008 Manzanilla Finish whisky. Dec 2021.

Glen Moray has unveiled a UK-exclusive whisky finished in ex-Barolo wine casks as the latest addition to its Warehouse 1 Collection. Oct 2021.

Glen Moray has launched a campaign to encourage drinkers to explore the versatility of its whisky this summer. Jul 2021.

Glen Moray has released a UK-exclusive Scotch whisky matured in Tokaji casks as the second expression in its Warehouse 1 Collection. Jun 2021.

Speyside single malt brand Glen Moray has released its exclusive Private Cask Collection, launching with a 13-year-old Marsala cask-finished whisky. May 2021.

Speyside single malt brand Glen Moray has appointed Stephen Woodcock as head of whisky creation and stocks. Mar 2021.

Glenmorangie

Northern Highlands. Hard water resulting from the sandstone along the Tain has a higher mineral content so imparts a different flavour to the whiskey.

Uses barley from a single estate (Cadboll).

They use tall, thin stills to make a light, delicate whiskey aged in bourbon barrels. Main product is aged 10 years.

Glenmorangie launches Triple Cask Reserve. Apr 2024.

Scotch whisky brand Glenmorangie has released 1,000 bottles of a 25-year-old single malt finished in Pommard wine casks, exclusively available from Heathrow Airport. Mar 2024.

[https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/01/glenmorangie-debuts-calvados-cask-finish/ Glenmorangie has released its first whisky finished in Calvados casks exclusively in the UK. Jan 2024.

Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or will now be known as The Nectar, with a new recipe and an elevated age statement. Nov 2023.

Moët Hennessy Travel Retail has partnered with Dufry to open its first Glenmorangie boutique, located at Heathrow Airport. Oct 2023.

The Glenmorangie Company has released a new whisky partly matured in mizunara oak casks and inspired by Japan’s capital city. Sep 2023.

The president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company has stepped down after five years at the helm. Jun 2023.

Glenmorangie unveils third Cadboll Estate whisky Apr 2023.

Moët Hennessy has rolled out Glenmorangie’s ‘It’s Kind of Delicious & Wonderful’ campaign to six airports with a barber shop pop-up. Apr 2023.

Highland single malt brand Glenmorangie has released a ‘nutty and spicy’ 12-year-old whisky finished in Amontillado Sherry casks. Mar 2023.

Highland single malt producer Glenmorangie has bottled its first whisky made from barley kilned with woodland botanicals. Sep 2022.

A new 23-year-old single malt is joining the Glenmorangie portfolio: Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1998. Aug 2022.

[https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/11/glenmorangie-grows-delicious-and-wonderful-campaign/ Photographer Miles Aldridge has again partnered with Glenmorangie to shoot the second instalment in the whisky brand’s ‘It’s kind of delicious and wonderful’ campaign. Nov 2022.]

Highland Scotch whisky brand Glenmorangie has revealed a new look for its core range to better reflect the flavours of each expression. July 2022.

The Glenmorangie Company has partnered with the Solar Impulse Foundation to highlight how the whisky industry can become more sustainable through a new guide. Nov 2021.

has unveiled a 13-year-old single malt created specifically for the winter season. Oct 2021.

Single malt Scotch producer Glenmorangie has opened The Lighthouse, the brand’s new multi-million-pound innovation distillery. Sep 2021.

The Glenmorangie Company has unveiled a limited edition 25-year-old single malt whisky finished in Chardonnay wine casks from California’s Sonoma Valley. May 2021.

The Glenmorangie Company has created a new ‘sweeter’ single malt whisky designed to be mixed. Apr 2021.

Glen Ord

marks visitor centre opening with new whisky. Jul 2022.

Glen Scotia

Campbeltown distillery Glen Scotia has released a 48-year-old single malt whisky priced at £11,000 (US$13,960) per bottle. Aug 2023.

SB meets… Glen Scotia’s artist in residence. Apr 2023.

Glen Scotia has partnered with London’s first dedicated Sherry bar to launch a new 12-year-old whisky. Nov 2022.

Glen Scotia has refreshed the packaging design for its core whisky range. June 2022.

Glen Scotia has released a 46-year-old single malt as its oldest whisky to date. May 2022.

Campbeltown-based whisky distillery Glen Scotia is asking people worldwide to share photography of the Scottish town from the mid-19th and early-20th centuries. Feb 2021.

Glenturret

The Glenturret, will now produce gin under the name The Aberturret and has opened a private residence. Mar 2024.

The Glenturret, has released the last whisky in its limited edition single malt series with the Gleneagles hotel. Nov 2023.

James Turrell designs sculptural whisky decanter to celebrate 80th birthday. May 2023.

The Glenturret, has launched Eight Decades – a limited edition decanter created in collaboration with Lalique and renowned American artist James Turrell. May 2023.

Scotland’s oldest working distillery, The Glenturret, has released the second single malt whisky in its Trinity Series in Lalique: The Glenturret Prowess. Dec 2022.

Scotch producer The Glenturret has released its oldest whisky to date: a 50-year-old single malt, priced at £40,000 (US$47,000). Aug 2022.

The Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest working distillery, has released two limited edition single malts aged 25 and 30 years old. July 2022.

The Glenturret has released its 2021 core range of Scotch whiskies, including a new Peat Smoked bottling. Sep 2021.

Perthshire-based Gleneagles has partnered with The Glenturret Distillery to create the hotel’s first single malt whisky. Sep 2021.

Luxury goods company Lalique Group reported a 30% decline in sales of Glenturret whisky last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Apr 2021.

Highland Park

Highlands. Still operate floor maltings, as opposed to buying from a commercial maltster.

Orkney distillery Highland Park has collaborated with Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie to create a short film to celebrate its 225th anniversary this year. https://www.highlandparkwhisky.com/en/orkney-stories. Oct 2023.

Orkney-based Highland Park has unveiled a new 18-year-old single cask whisky, bottled exclusively for The Single Malt Shop. Sep 2023.

Orkney-based distiller Highland Park has expanded its limited Single Cask Series with the launch of its 18-year-old London Edition. Sep 2023.

Highland Park has launched its oldest Scotch whisky to date, a 54-year-old single malt priced at £39,000 (US$47,000). Feb 2023.

Orkney-based Highland Park has added a third bottling to its Cask Strength series – the smokiest single malt in the range to date. Sep 2022.

Highland Park has added a new permanent single malt Scotch whisky to its portfolio: 15-year-old Viking Heart. Sep 2021.

Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has released the second Scotch whisky in its cask strength series. Aug 2021.

Edrington-owned Scotch brand Highland Park has released its third 50-year-old whisky, priced at £20,000 (US$27,434). Mar 2021.

Holyrood

Holyrood debuts Sherry Cask Edition rum. Feb 2024

Holyrood Distillery has secured more than £2 million (US$2.5m) in funding to support its global expansion plans. Jan 2024.

Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery has unveiled its inaugural single malt Scotch whisky, Arrival, but has ruled out plans to launch a core range. Oct 2023.

Holyrood Distillery launches cask programme. June 2022.

Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has launched two white spirits, called Charmed Circle, as part of a new category of ‘strong waters’. Apr 2022.

InchDairnie

Lowland distillery InchDairnie has ‘broken new ground’ for the Scotch industry by utilising the traditionally Irish method of pot still production for its latest whisky. Aug 2023.

Fife-based distillery InchDairnie has released RyeLaw as its first Scotch whisky, made with locally grown rye and barley. Apr 2023.

InchDairnie has teamed up with luxury cycling specialist LeBlanq to become its global whisky partner. Mar 2023.

Invergordon

The Scotch subsidiary of Emperador, Whyte & Mackay, will double the footprint of its Invergordon Distillery in response to ‘growing global demand’ for single malt whisky. Jul 2023.

Isle of Barra

Isle of Barra Distillers has secured planning permission to build a £12 million (US$14.6m) whisky and gin distillery in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. Dec 2022.

Isle of Harris

The first single malt Scotch whisky to be released from the Hebridean Isle of Harris will be unveiled this month via a live stream ceremony. Sep 2023.

Scotland’s Isle of Harris Distillers has agreed a £10 million (US$12.1m) funding package to expand globally. Dec 2022.

Isle of Raasay

The owner of Isle of Raasay Distillery has revealed plans to build a sustainable single malt whisky distillery in Campbeltown. Feb 2022.

Jura

Graham Logan, Jura distillery manager, has retired after spending three decades at the company. Nov 2023.

Kimbland

Kimbland Distillery has slammed an Orkney producer’s claim that it is the first new whisky distillery on the Scottish island in 138 years. Apr 2023.

Kingsbarns

Fife-based Kingsbarns Distillery has relaunched and extended its ‘pay-what-you-like’ visitor experience. Jan 2024.

Fife-based Kingsbarns Distillery has named Kate Bradley as its production officer at the family-owned site. Sep 2022.

Kythe

Kythe Distillery to revive ‘old-style’ distilling. Apr 2023.

Lagavulin

Islay.

Islay distilleries Lagavulin and Caol Ila have created limited edition single malt whiskies to mark this year’s Fèis Ìle festival. May 2023.

Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman has teamed up with Islay distillery Lagavulin to launch an 11-year-old whisky finished in Guinness beer casks. May 2021.

Laphroaig

Islay. Still operate floor maltings, as opposed to buying from a commercial maltster.

Beam Suntory-owned Laphroaig has revealed the first bottle in its new rare whisky series, The Archive Collection: a 36-year-old single malt. Nov 2023.

Beam Suntory-owned Laphroaig has released the first whisky in its new Elements series, made using Islay malt. Oct 2023.

Laphroaig launches 36YO for £4,500. Sep 2023.

Laphroaig has been given a packaging makeover that will cut its carbon emissions by nearly a third. Aug 2023.

Laphroaig has released the 2022 edition of its Càirdeas whisky to mark this year’s Fèis Ìle festival. May 2022.

Laphroaig has named Barry MacAffer as its new distillery manager. Mar 2022.

Beam Suntory-owned brand El Tesoro has unveiled a Tequila aged in casks from Scotch distillery Laphroaig. Nov 2021.

John Campbell will step down as Laphroaig distillery manager after more than 25 years at the distillery. Sep 2021.

Beam Suntory-owned Laphroaig whisky has released the 2021 editions of its 10-year-old and 25-year-old cask strength single malts. Aug 2021.

News: Islay Scotch brand Laphroaig has released the third whisky in its Ian Hunter Story series – a 33-year-old single malt. Aug 2021.

Beam Suntory-owned Laphroaig has unveiled its 2021 Cáirdeas bottling, a whisky finished in a Pedro Ximénez cask. May 2021.

Beam Suntory has taken Laphroaig 10 Years Old and finished the Scotch whisky in oloroso Sherry casks to create a new addition for the brand’s core range. Mar 2021.

Lochlea

Lochlea Distillery is offering members of the public the chance to buy a cask of whisky, after initially only being open to private customers. Apr 2024.

Ayrshire distillery Lochlea will launch its third seasonal edition at the end of the month, with no further additions to the series. Apr 2024.

The latest release from Ayrshire distillery Lochlea is aged in ex-Islay casks. Mar 2024.

SB meets… John Campbell, Lochlea. Jan 2024.

Ayrshire distillery Lochlea has launched a limited edition whisky that is the brand’s first age-statement expression. Jan 2024.

Lochlea has introduced the autumn expression of its seasonal whisky series: the Fallow Edition Second Crop. Oct 2023.

Lochlea has released the second batch of its seasonal whisky series, Harvest Edition Second Crop. Aug 2023.

Lochlea doubled its forecast sales in 2022 and is ‘slightly ahead’ of its 2023 targets. Jun 2023.

Lochlea will release Ploughing Edition as its first peated single malt on Burns Night. Jan 2023.

Lochlea Distillery will release 9,000 bottles of a new Sherry cask-matured whisky, called Fallow Edition. Oct 2022.

Lochlea launches Our Barley single malt. Jul 2022.

Lochlea has revealed the first whisky in a new annual seasonal range and details of its inaugural core single malt. Mar 222.

Lochlea has appointed former Laphroaig distillery manager John Campbell as its new production director, ahead of the release of its inaugural liquid. Nov 2021.

Lowland distillery Lochlea, located on the site of the former home of Scottish poet Robert Burns, will release its first single malt whisky next month. Oct 2021.

Loch Lomand

Founded in 1814, the Loch Lomond distillery can trace its roots back to the Littlemill distillery, which was established in 1772 and is the oldest licensed distillery in the world. The current site in Alexandria (2021), Dunbartonshire, was built in 1965 with the first distillation taking place in 1966. The distillery is one of only four in the Scotch industry to have an on-site cooperage.

Rockstar Sir Rod Stewart will release a blended Scotch, called Wolfie’s Whisky. May 2023.

Loch Lomond has released the final whisky in its Remarkable Stills range: Loch Lomond 47 Years Old. Apr 2023.

Loch Lomond Whiskies has released two limited edition single malts to celebrate this year’s Open golf tournament. Mar 2023.

Scotch producer Loch Lomond has launched Noble Rebel, a new blended malt whisky brand created to ‘push boundaries in the pursuit of flavour creation’. Feb 2023.

Loch Lomond Whiskies has kicked off its new collaborative Remarkable Makers campaign with a partnership with London’s Bread Ahead bakery. Nov 2022.

Loch Lomond Whiskies is releasing a 54-year-old single malt whisky priced at £24,000 (US$27,022). Oct 2022.

Scotch brand Loch Lomond Whiskies was the fastest-growing single malt by volume in the world in 2021, according to new data. Aug 2022.

Scotch whisky producer Loch Lomond Group has collaborated with golfer Lee Westwood to create a 25-year-old single malt. Jul 2021.

Scotch distiller Loch Lomond Group has unveiled a new single grain whisky that has been finished in infrared-toasted barrels. Jul 2021.

Scotch producer Loch Lomond Whiskies has released a 45-year-old single malt as the first expression in its new Remarkable Stills Series. May 2021.

Scotch whisky producer Loch Lomond Group has appointed Catherine Bonelli as managing director of global travel retail (GTR). May 2021.

Scotch whisky producer Loch Lomond has released two limited edition single malts to celebrate the 2021 Open golf tournament in July. Mar 2021.

Lochnagar

Diageo-owned Royal Lochnagar Distillery has been awarded a Royal Warrant and will display a hand-painted cask to mark the occasion. Jan 2022

Lochranza

Scotch producer Isle of Arran Distillers has appointed former Brora manager Stewart Bowman to lead the Lochranza Distillery team, following the departure of David Livingstone. Nov 2021.

Longmorn

Speyside whisky distiller Longmorn has committed to only bottling whiskies aged for 18 years or more as it introduces two new single malts. Feb 2024.

Macallan

Prefer to use more traditional barley varieties. Golden Promise is used alone or in conjunction with another type. Use short, fat stills to create a rich whiskey aged in Spanish oak sherry butts.

In 1960s Macallan experimented with different sherry casks and favoured butts that contained dry oloroso sherry, for maturation of approx. 2 years. Imparts sultana, apricot and orange flavour. 1980s realised the sherry was less influencial than the wood itself and Macallan changed to constructing own barrels using Quercus robur oak from NW Spain.

Edrington-owned The Macallan has created a single malt with Bentley Motors as part of its 200th-anniversary celebrations. Mar 2024.

Macallan adds $89,000 whisky to pioneers range. Jan 2024.

A bottle of The Macallan 1926 has become the highest-selling spirit or wine at auction after selling for £2,187,500 (US$2,714,250) during a Sotheby’s auction in London. Nov 2023.

A bottle of The Macallan Adami 1926 will be auctioned by Sotheby’s next month with an estimated sale price of up to £1.2 million (US$1.45m). Oct 2023.

The Macallan has launched two new whiskies as part of a collaboration with Stella and Mary McCartney. Oct 2023.

The Macallan has acquired Sherry cask supplier Vasyma and entered into a joint venture with US-based Coopers Oak. Sep 2023.

The Macallan has released its new Colour Collection, marking the return of age-statement whiskies to the brand’s global travel retail (GTR) offering. Sep 2023.

Duty Free Americas has teamed up with The Macallan to open the single malt whisky brand’s first shop-in-shop at Panama Tocumen International Airport. Aug 2023.

The Macallan has released the seventh bottling in its Archival Series in global travel retail. Aug 2023.

The Macallan has taken a 50% stake in Spanish producer Grupo Estévez to have exclusive supply of its Sherry casks. Mar 2023.

More than 300 workers across two Edrington sites, including The Macallan distillery, will be balloted for strike action by GMB Scotland over a pay dispute for unsociable hours. Feb 2023.

The Macallan has launched an interactive experience at Harrods to mark the release of a whisky range created to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise. Feb 2023.

The Macallan has launched its first bartender advocacy programme in the UK, called Masters of their Craft. Feb 2023.

The Macallan has unveiled the four recipient businesses that have been selected for its £260,000 (US$312,041) Artisan Apprenticeship Fund. Feb 2023.

The Macallan has extended its Red Collection with the release of a 77-year-old bottling, priced at US$87,000. Dec 2022.

The Macallan’s recent short biopic was the brand’s biggest investment behind a film in its history, the distiller confirmed. Nov 2022.

The Macallan has released an eight-minute biopic celebrating Janet ‘Nettie’ Harbinson, the woman behind its 1926 single malt whisky. Nov 2022.

Macallan has revealed the second edition of its Harmony Collection, which celebrates the world of coffee. Oct 2022.

Sotheby’s has sold the oldest whisky ever offered at auction – an 81-year-old Macallan – for £300,000 (US$332,266). Oct 2022.

The Macallan has revealed the prototype bottle design of Horizon, the first whisky to be produced in collaboration with its luxury automotive partner, Bentley Motors. Aug 2022.

The Macallan has released a trio of limited edition single malt whiskies as part of the brand’s M Collection. Jun 2022.

Edrington-owned The Macallan has extended the availability of its Tales of The Macallan Volume I single malt whisky to include global travel retail. Jun 2022.

The Macallan, in collaboration with the Roca Brothers, has released Distil Your World New York, a single malt whisky and documentary designed to capture the essence of the iconic city. Apr 2022.

Macallan 1989 cask goes on sale. Nov 2021.

malt Scotch producer The Macallan has added a 30-year-old whisky to its Double Cask range. Sep 2021.

Edrington-owned The Macallan has released the first single malt in a new range inspired by the brand’s legacy – a whisky enclosed in a Lalique decanter and distilled in 1950. Aug 2021.

Single malt Scotch The Macallan and luxury automotive manufacturer Bentley Motors have entered into a global brand partnership. Jul 2021.

Edrington-owned The Macallan has revealed the third and final Scotch whisky in its Concept Series. Jun 2021.

A ‘one-of-a-kind’ bottle of 1967 whisky from The Macallan’s new Anecdotes of Ages Collection sold for US$437,500 at auction. Mar 2021.

Macallan unveils whisky collection with Blake artwork. Feb 2021.

Mortlach

Speyside distillery Mortlach has named designer Philippe Starck as its first creative director. Dec 2023.

Mossburn

Mossburn Distillers launches Caisteal Chamuis whisky brand. Feb 2022.

Nc'nean

Sustainable whisky distillery Nc’nean hosted a week-long internship last month, with the mission of encouraging more women to consider careers in the whisky industry. Jun 2022.

Nc’nean has secured up to £250,000 (US$314,463) in funding to help expand production and reduce its carbon footprint. May 2022

The big interview: Annabel Thomas, Nc’nean. Mar 2022.

Highland Scotch distillery Nc’nean has released a new whisky series, called Quiet Rebels. Oct 2021.

Orkney Distillery

Distillation begins at Orkney Distillery. Mar 2024.

Portintruan

Six months after breaking ground, Elixir Distillers has confirmed its new Islay distillery will be called Portintruan. May 2022.

Port Ellen

Closed in 1983 but described as the 'most collectable Islay whisky brand'. Re-opened 2024.

Port Ellen distillery back in business after 40 years. Mar 2024.

Port Ellen marks distillery reopening with 44YO whiskies. Feb 2024.

Islay distillery Port Ellen has named Alexander McDonald as its first distillery manager in nearly 40 years. Jun 2022.

News: Port Ellen. 2019.

Port of Leith

Port of Leith opens £12m whisky distillery. Sep 2023.

The UK’s first vertical whisky distillery, Port of Leith, has appointed Vaibhav Sood as its head of whisky. Jul 2023.

Royal Lochnagar

British whisky brands have unveiled limited edition commemorative bottlings to mark the coronation of King Charles III this weekend (6 May). May 2023.

Secret Garden Distillery

Previously known as Old Curiosity.

Edinburgh’s Old Curiosity Distillery will change its name to The Secret Garden Distillery to emphasise the company’s ‘rooted in nature’ values. May 2021.

Speyburn

Speyside distillery Speyburn will permanently open to the public for the first time in its 126-year history. Jul 2023.

Speyside Distillers

Speyside area (in general) is associated with granite but some distilleries get water from springs with quartzites (Cardhu and Knockabdi) or old red sandstone (Inchgower). Floral aromas characteristic of Speyside (and Highland) include heather, fern, rose, geranium, jasmine and eucalyptus.

Scotch whisky producer Speyside Distillers Company has gained planning permission for a new distillery in Cairngorms National Park. Nov 2023.

Speyside Distillery has commissioned artwork for a trio of limited edition bottle designs for its core Spey whiskies. Mar 2022.

Speyside Distillers has revealed plans to open a second single malt distillery in the region. Jan 2021.

Rosebank

After a four-year restoration project, Rosebank Distillery will reopen to the public this summer – officially on Friday 7 June. Mar 2024.

Following a 30-year closure, Rosebank Distillery has completed its first distillation run and begun the maturation of Cask No 001. Jul 2023.

Dormant distillery Rosebank has launched a ‘rare’ 31-year-old single malt drawn from casks filled before its closure. Aug 2022.

Whisky producer Rosebank has welcomed Malcolm Rennie to the team as its new distillery manager. Feb 2022.

Raasay

London-based Berry Bros & Rudd has released the first single cask bottling from Scotland’s Isle of Raasay Distillery, its oldest whisky to date. Apr 2022.

Scapa

Orkney-based Scapa Distillery has revealed a new intimate whisky tasting room, designed to elevate its visitor experience. Mar 2023.

Springbank

Campbeltown. Still operate floor maltings, as opposed to buying from a commercial maltster. The only Scottish distillery to malt all the barley for each individual whiskey at the distillery. The floors also supply Glengyle distillery, opened 2004, owned by Mitchell family (who own Springbank).

Has whiskys with different peating levels - Hazelburn (unpeated) / Springbank (light pet) / Longrow (heavy peat).

Stirling

Scotland-based Stirling Distillery has revealed a limited edition single malt whisky set that will comprise six bottles matured in various casks. Mar 2022.

Strathearn

As director of whisky and part of the third generation of family-owned Douglas Laing & Co, Cara Laing has a close affinity with the brand. She tells us how the pursuit of a career in vodka led her home to whisky and plans for Strathearn Distillery. Mar 21.

Talikser

On Skye. Owned by Diageo.

Isle of Skye-based Talisker has released its ‘wildest whisky yet’, a 45-year-old single malt. Nov 2023.

Talisker has opened its new visitor centre, which is part of Diageo’s £185 million (US$257m) investment in Scotch tourism.Talisker has opened its new visitor centre, which is part of Diageo’s £185 million (US$257m) investment in Scotch tourism. Aug 2022.

Talisker has released a 27-year-old single malt, the brand’s second triple cask-matured expression to date. Apr 2022.

A 43-year-old cask of Talisker Scotch whisky is expected to fetch up to £500,000 (US$675,667) at a charity auction next month. Nov 2021.

Diageo has revealed new sustainable packaging for its Scotch whisky brand Talisker. Jun 2021.

Isle of Skye-based Talisker has revealed its oldest Scotch whisky to date – Talisker 43-Year-Old Xpedition: The Atlantic Challenge. Apr 2021.

Tamdhu

Tamdhu marks 125 years with single cask whisky. Aug 2022.

Scotch whisky distillery Tamdhu has added a limited edition bottling to its Batch Strength series. July 2022.

Ian Macleod Distillers is releasing 600 bottles of its oldest Tamdhu Single Cask whisky, aged 18 years, to China travel retail. Jun 2022.

Speyside single malt Scotch producer Tamdhu has unveiled the sixth whisky in its Batch Strength series. Aug 2021.

Tobermory

Isle of Mull-based distillery Tobermory has unveiled the latest release in its Hebridean Series – a 26-year-old whisky finished in oloroso Sherry casks. Mar 2024.

Whisky and gin producer Tobermory has added a limited edition 24-year-old single malt to its Hebridean Series. Feb 2022.

Cara Gilbert has been appointed manager of Scotch whisky and gin producer Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. Aug 2021.

Tomatin

Highland distillery Tomatin has released a limited edition range finished in wine casks from Portugal. Oct 2022.

Highland distillery Tomatin has lost an appeal against a company’s plan to build a hotel development named after the Scottish village. Jun 2022.

Highland distillery Tomatin has introduced a travel retail-exclusive 16-year-old Scotch whisky, matured in Portuguese Moscatel wine barriques. Feb 2022.

Torabhaig

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Isle of Skye-based Torabhaig Distillery has released the latest expression in its Legacy Series, marking the first time the brand has used Sherry casks. Mar 2024.

Isle of Skye-based distillery Torabhaig has closed the current chapter of its Legacy Series with a limited edition batch strength single malt. Sep 2023.

Torabhaig is the first new whisky distillery to be built on the Isle of Skye in 200 years. Founded by Mossburn Distillers in 2017, the distillery creates a heavily peated style which it calls 'Well Tempered Peat'. "Torabhaig 2017 Inaugural Release is drawn from a select batch of 100 barrels, distilled and casked in early 2017."

Isle of Skye-based Torabhaig Distillery has released its second single malt Scotch whisky, called Allt Gleann – The Legacy Series.Aug 2021.

Torabhaig will auction rare single cask whisky and a new peated single malt. Jan 2021