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With over 70 distilleries now operating, is England the most exciting name in world whisky? Explore the newest releases hitting shelves this June and July 2026. Read the full article at New English Whisky Releases From July 2026
Five bourbons didn't just medal in 2026, they took the top award at their competitions. But which one actually won the year, and can you even find a bottle? Read the full article at The Battle of the Bourbons: Which Bottles Swept the Top Shelf So Far in 2026?
Want to become a certified sake expert without leaving home? DISCUS now offers WSET Level 1 and 2 Sake courses online—here's everything you need to know. Read the full article at DISCUS Launches WSET Sake Courses for 2026 and 2027
What could a £10 Golden Ticket win you at The Open? For one Liverpool golf fan, it was a £25,000 bottle of Loch Lomond 50-Year-Old single malt whisky. Read the full article at Loch Lomond Golden Ticket Raises £14,230 for R&A Foundation
What makes a bourbon worth AUD $499 and over a decade in the making? Wild Turkey's Gold Foil Edition, with just 4,161 bottles, has finally arrived in Australia. Read the full article at Wild Turkey Gold Foil Edition Bourbon Debuts in Australia
Can a less-sweet, female-founded Italian amaro really challenge the classic aperitivo that dominates the spritz? Amante 1530 has just landed in the UK to find out. Read the full article at Amante 1530: New Italian Amaro Lands in the UK
At a jaw-dropping 77.2% ABV, is this Idaho bourbon the strongest dram you'll ever try—and does its extreme power actually make it worth pouring? Read the full article at Lost Lantern Single Cask Day’s Defile Idaho Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
Chivas Regal 12 is a dependable classic, but what should you pour when you want to explore its familiar flavors in new ways? Here are five whiskies to try next. Read the full article at 5 Whiskies to Try if You Love Chivas Regal 12
Can an Indian single malt outshine Scotland, Ireland, and Japan? Indri just swept the top three spots at the 2026 International Whisky Competition—here's how. Read the full article at Indri Wins Big at 2026 International Whisky Competition
Which surprising European markets are driving Irish Whiskey's export boom? Volumes to Greece surged 88% and Italy 68% as the EU appetite for Irish spirits grows. Read the full article at Irish Whiskey EU Exports Surge 21.5% in Four Years
How can a 25-year-old Scotch that costs nearly $1,400 in Europe land on Alberta shelves for under $300? We taste the Royal Brackla 25 to find out. Read the full article at Why the Royal Brackla 25 Is the Best Bang for Your Buck in Aged Scotch Right Now
Which US whiskey websites actually reach the most drinkers? Our 2026 traffic data reveals a field far more concentrated than the industry assumes. Read the full article at The Most Visited US Whiskey Websites in 2026 So Far
What happens when an 8-year-old barrel-proof bourbon is finished in toasted Texas-grown white oak? Koopers' limited 360-bottle release aims to find out. Read the full article at Koopers Whiskey Launches 8-Yr Barrel Proof Bourbon Finsihed In Texan White Oak
Can a whisky inspired by the Highland midge deliver bite, balance and charm? Ardnamurchan’s 2025 Batch 2 reveals all. Read the full article at Ardnamurchan The Midgie Batch 2 2025 Release Review
Could one of Scotch whisky's most overlooked independent series hide single casks from legendary closed distilleries? Meet the First Cask Malt Whisky Series. Read the full article at First Cask: A Forgotten Collection of Exceptional Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Can an Italian vodka become a defining premium brand in America? Altamura Distilleries just appointed a 20-year industry veteran to make it happen. Read the full article at Altamura Distilleries Names Kevin Schmudde as Head of USA
Think Scotch is just single malts and blends? There are actually five legal categories, plus one that isn't. Here's what sets each apart—and a bottle to try. Read the full article at Every Scotch Whisky Category, And One Whisky To Try From Each Of Them
