The Inside the Cask blog has been a passion of mine since its inception in 2016, and the number of visitors to the site and subscribers to the blog continues to grow. A big thank
World’s first 100% community-owned distillery launches Scotch whisky
GlenWyvis Distillery’s inaugural release Single Malt Whisky is the first whisky to be made in Dingwall in almost a century, produced at the world’s first 100% community-owned distillery. 3,600 individually numbered bottles of the three-year-old
5 Christmas present ideas for 2021
It is almost time for Christmas and there are plenty of different gift ideas available…here are just 5 Christmas present ideas for 2021 inspired by the holiday season. Secret Garden Christmas Gin and Seasonal Edition
Having fun at the Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Princes Street attraction was opened to the public in late 2021 and we took the opportunity to take part in the Whisky Makers’ Cellar Experience. The 8-storey building is a shrine to
New Product: J.G. Thomson & Co small batch spirits
Hailing from Scotland’s capital, J.G. Thomson & Co’s first collection of small batch spirits includes a bold Jamaican rum, a citrus dry gin, three blended malt Scotch whiskies featuring Sweet, Smoky and Rich expressions, and two limited edition
New Product: Stobcross Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Clydeside Distillery has launched its inaugural Single Malt and long-awaited first expression after almost four years of quiet maturation. Stobcross is a Lowland Single Malt matured in American and European oak casks and now
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
The doors to Speyside’s world famous distilleries open, inviting visitors from across the globe to meet the makers, taste the world’s finest whiskies and discover the passion behind them.
Drinks and Cocktail Books from the early 1900s
If you are interested in Drinks and Cocktail books from the past, here are some free to access books that have been digitised and are available to anyone with access to the internet. These days,
The Keepers of the Quaich – a Celebration of Scotch Whisky
The global success of Scotch Whisky has been celebrated with new members of the Keepers of the Quaich being inducted into the international society at a private ceremony held at Blair Castle in Blair Atholl.
The Artisanal Spirits Company celebrates success
The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) is based in Edinburgh and it owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which was established in 1983 and currently has a growing worldwide membership of 28,000 paying subscribers. It
New Product: The GlenAllachie Wood Finishes Range Batch 3
The Speyside distillery, led by iconic Master Distiller Billy Walker, releases Pedro Ximénez, Ruby Port and Madeira wood finished whiskies. The new limited release Speyside Scotch whiskies include an 11-year-old Pedro Ximénez Wood Finish (UK
How to start your own Whisky Club by the Southport Whisky Club
The Southport Whisky Club is a group of whisky enthusiasts who travel around (Scotland mostly) finding whisky that they like; and bring it back to Southport. The whisky club is based in Southport in Merseyside,
How to Buy a Cask of Scotch Whisky from…Caskshare
Caskshare brings you a different and more accessible approach to buying single casks by allowing you to purchase it by the bottle. In effect, you can buy ‘shares’ of a cask which when the cask
How to start your own Whisky Club by the Malt Society Arabia
The Malt Society Arabia (MSA) is a group of people who share a common passion – their love of whisk(e)y! The MSA is based in Dubai, UAE and thankfully their spokesperson Puneet Sud was happy
Inside the Cask shortlisted for 2021 Communicator of the Year
I was delighted for the Inside the Cask blog to have been shortlisted for the 2nd year in a row for the Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Scotland awards. This is really gratifying as the blog
