Aberlour is a medium-weight single malt whisky known for its balanced character, which combines malt, fruit, and a distinctive blackcurrant note. As it matures, the whisky gains depth and a toffee-like sweetness, making it suitable for maturation in Sherry casks. The distillery offers a wide range of expressions, with many variations of ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon […]
Cazcabel Tequila is an independently owned brand, crafted by the Vazquez family, who bring over four generations of expertise in agave farming and tequila production. Based in Atotonilco El Alto, a region nestled in the highlands of the Jalisco Mountains in Mexico, the distillery benefits from natural water springs and fertile soil, ideal for growing […]
Scotland’s northernmost mainland distillery, Wolfburn, derives its name from a nearby water source. The distillery operates with a 1.1-ton mash, producing clear worts that undergo an extended fermentation process before being distilled in a 5,500-litre wash still and a 3,600-litre spirit still. The whisky matures primarily in ex-Bourbon casks, with some ex-Sherry casks also in […]
During its time under Invergordon ownership, Tullibardine was known for producing a light, nutty malt primarily used in young blends aged in refill casks. When Tullibardine transitioned to focusing on single malt production, adjustments were made to the distillation process, emphasizing floral notes and reducing the nuttiness. A more modern wood policy was also adopted, […]
Known for its intense, fruity, and high-toned spirit, Tomatin’s older expressions often showcase tropical fruit notes. The distillery’s enhanced wood policy, featuring a higher percentage of first-fill ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, has added richness and structure to its already outstanding spirit, drawing the attention of single malt enthusiasts. The original Tomatin distillery operated briefly between […]
Teaninich is a rare example of a distillery without a mash tun, making it one of Diageo’s key producers for blending malts. In 2000, the distillery introduced a hammer mill and mash filter—the only one of its kind in a Scottish malt distillery—allowing for the production of ultra-clear wort. This innovation contributes to Teaninich’s unique […]
Strathearn is a pioneering microdistillery that embodies the innovative spirit of Scotland’s modern craft whisky movement. Known for its experimental approach, the distillery ensures each batch of whisky is one-of-a-kind. Using tiny stills, it produces both double- and triple-distilled whiskies with peated and unpeated malts, aged in an eclectic mix of 50-litre casks, including Sherry, […]
Royal Lochnagar is the smallest distillery in Diageo’s extensive portfolio of 29 sites, yet it’s full of intriguing contrasts. Despite its compact size, traditional 19th-century features like two small stills and worm tubs, and a setup seemingly designed for a heavier spirit, the distillery focuses on producing a lighter whisky. This is achieved through several […]
Royal Brackla’s new make is high-toned and vibrant, shedding the smoky character that once defined it during Captain Fraser’s time. The distillery setup is meticulously designed to enhance ester formation, with long fermentation periods, upward-angled lyne arms, and extended copper interaction to encourage plentiful reflux. This process yields a fresh, perfumed fruitiness and clean acidity, […]
Although Pulteney is no longer Scotland’s northernmost mainland distillery (a title now held by Wolfburn), its stills remain some of the most distinctive in the country. The unusual design, potentially inspired by James Henderson’s original smugglers-style stills, contributes to its unique whisky character. The wash still features a massive boil bulb nearly as large as […]
