Explore Campbeltown, once hailed as the “Whisky Capital of the World.” Discover its rise and fall, its three surviving distilleries, and the bold drams that keep its spirit alive today.
Author: TWSnath-martyn42
Whisky Regions of Scotland: Speyside
Explore Speyside, the heart of Scotch Whisky. Discover how its fertile lands, pure water, and long history of innovation created a distinctive fruit-forward style, and the distilleries bringing it to life today.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: The Highlands
Explore the Highlands, Scotland’s largest whisky region. Discover its sub-regions, rich history, and the diverse flavour profiles that range from light and floral to bold and peated.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: The Lowlands
Explore the Lowlands, Scotland’s southernmost whisky region. Learn about its rich history, how it shaped the signature light and floral style, and the distilleries keeping this tradition alive today.
5 Affordable Whiskies (2025)
Whisky doesn’t need to cost a fortune. In this guide, I’ve rounded up five affordable whiskies for 2025 that deliver great flavour without breaking the bank. From reliable Scottish staples to new Australian releases, these drams prove you can sip quality on a budget.
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old isn’t just a great bourbon — it’s the bottle that opened my eyes to the depth and complexity American whiskey can offer. Rich caramel, creamy vanilla, and a subtle rye spice make this small-batch classic endlessly sip-worthy and a permanent fixture in my cabinet.
Cape Byron Stone Beer Cask
A meeting of whisky and beer — Cape Byron Distillery’s Stone Beer Cask finish brings dark chocolate, roasted malt, and tropical fruit into perfect balance. Best enjoyed alongside the beer that helped create it.
Cape Byron Mac. Liqueur Cask
A world-first single malt aged in macadamia nut liqueur barrels, Cape Byron’s Mac. Liqueur Cask delivers creamy milk chocolate, orange marmalade, and toasted nuttiness in every sip.
Westernport Single Malt Whiskies – Batch 01
Westernport’s first release shows the confidence of a much older distillery — three cask styles, each balanced, complex, and bottled at just the right time. One to watch.
5 Affordable Whiskies (2023)
From Speyside classics to Islay peat smoke, here are five whiskies under $80 that deliver great flavour without draining your Christmas budget.