Ardbeg Blaaack celebrates 20 years of the Ardbeg Committee with a daring twist — maturation in New Zealand Pinot Noir casks. The result is a smoky yet sweet dram that blends red fruit, peat, and playful innovation in perfect balance. A true cult whisky that proves Ardbeg’s creativity is as bold as its flavour.
Ardbeg’s first-ever Port cask release lives up to its name. Ardbeg Spectacular is a whisky that balances sweetness and smoke in a way few Islay drams dare to. This review explores its vibrant nose, dessert-like palate, and the carnival spirit that makes it one of Ardbeg’s most surprising and enjoyable limited editions.
Once on the brink of collapse, Ardbeg has risen to cult status — not just for its bold, peaty drams, but for the fiercely loyal community behind them. This article explores how clever marketing, creative storytelling, and genuinely great whisky turned the Ardbeg Committee into one of the most passionate fan groups in the whisky world.
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.
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’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.
Cape Byron’s Viognier Cask brings buttery texture, tropical fruit, and a touch of white wine elegance to this limited-edition single malt. Just 1,150 bottles were released — and it’s a gem worth seeking out.
A bold twist on Morris’ popular Sherry Barrel, this limited-edition single malt adds a smoky layer from heavily charred oak. Discover how it balances rich citrus sherry notes with lingering campfire smoke — and why fans were thrilled when a second batch arrived in 2025.
Bourbon or scotch? Learn the legal definitions, history, and flavour differences — plus how to choose a scotch you’ll enjoy if you’re a bourbon drinker.
Two entry-level Glenlivet single malts, two very different experiences. From the tropical rum-finished Caribbean Reserve to the creamy, classic Founder’s Reserve, here’s how they taste, how they compare, and how to best enjoy them.
