Our Whisky of the Year 2023 has been decided! Ledaig 18 Year Old single malt from Tobermory distillery’s range of peated whiskies won the hearts of the attendees at our judging event in London and claimed the title. It’s a Read More
Scapa 2007 19 Year Old – Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Continuing our look into The Whisky Exchange’s latest exclusive releases, we move on to my most anticipated whisky of last year. It’s a release from one of Scotland’s most northerly distilleries and one which we very seldom see new whisky Read More
Strathisla 2003 15 Year Old – Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
The past few months have seen a whole host of new exclusive whiskies hit the shelves at The Whisky Exchange. Now that the combined whirlwind of Whisky Show and Christmas has calmed down, we’re going to take a bit of Read More
Black Friday Whisky 2022
It’s Black Friday, yet again. The strange, American-exported shopping holiday, packed with deals and occasional scrums in department stores. We’re not fans of fighting over whisky, so have again – for a 6th year – selected a great dram to Read More
Whisky 101 – Part Two: whisk(e)y around the world
Continuing our series of posts looking at whisky making, terminology and style, it’s time to go global. Whisky is made around the world, but it’s a bit different wherever you find a distillery. In this post, we break down some Read More
Whisky 101 – Part one: a beginner’s guide
The world of whisky is wide and can be confusing. Here’s a short guide to help you interpret what’s on a label and make sure you are picking up the right bottle. What is Whisky? The first question and one Read More
Whisky of the Year 2022: An Interview with Deanston Master Distiller Brendan McCarron
When Brendan McCarron arrived at Deanston in 2021, he was greeted by terrible news. The distillery’s flagship 18-year-old expression had recently been de-listed. “I went outside and screamed into a bag,” Brendan tells us. “Then I came back in and Read More
Whisky of the Year 2022: Get to Know Deanston Distillery in Six Bottles
To continue our celebration of Deanston 18 Year Old winning our Whisky of the Year 2022 award, we’re taking a look at the history of this great Highlander. Deanston scored a decisive victory at our annual Whisky of the Year Read More
Diageo Special Releases 2022 – Elusive Expressions
It’s that time of year again: Whisky Show is days away, the year-end acceleration of new whisky releases is upon us and I’m already pining for a holiday. All of this means that that we are ready for the latest Read More
The Glenturret – more than just a distillery
We’re currently running a competition to win a fantastic trip to visit Glenturret, so I decided to head up to Scotland to see what all the fuss was about, and make sure that the prize is as excellent as it Read More
Singleton of Dufftown Food Pairing – Grub’s Up!
The Singleton of Dufftown has been at the heart of the Singleton range for years and has recently been getting some exposure from its owners as a go-to dram. One of the reasons it has started to step into the Read More
Caperdonich – a lost Speysider with a smoky secret
The history of whisky in Scotland is littered with the names of closed distilleries. While some of them have risen in fame since their closing, some have continued in obscurity, and a few have done so undeservedly. One that falls Read More
Talisker x Parley: Rewilding the sea with Forests of the Deep
Talisker distillery is not only maritime in character but in location, with every drop of whisky distilled by the sea. It’s not surprising that when it comes to charitable endeavours, the oceans are its focus, and its most recent release Read More
Glen Grant Dennis Malcom 60th Anniversary Edition
When it comes to veterans of the whisky industry, Glen Grant’s Dennis Malcolm leaps to mind as someone who has spent his entire life almost literally immersed in whisky. This year he celebrates his 60th year of working in whisky, Read More
The Whisky Exchange Last-Minute Gift Guide
Need inspiration for that special bottle? Looking for a last minute stocking filler? Absolutely no idea what to get for secret Santa? Well fear not, because the always publishable Whisky Exchange Christmas gift guide is here. Our 12 drinks of Read More