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.
France isn’t just known for wine and cognac — it’s quietly producing world-class whisky too. Bellevoye Red blends single malts from Brittany, Alsace and Cognac, aged in Grand Cru wine casks for a richly layered dram with notes of caramelised fruit, toasted oak, and a whisper of French peat. A refined whisky that bridges the worlds of wine and whisky beautifully.
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.
From Speyside classics to Islay peat smoke, here are five whiskies under $80 that deliver great flavour without draining your Christmas budget.
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.
Bearface Whisky has arrived in Australia — and it’s unlike anything else on the shelf. Aged in the Canadian wilderness and matured in bourbon, French red wine and Hungarian oak casks, Bearface Triple Oak blends sweet corn character with subtle spice and buttery smoothness. Discover how this new Canadian import holds up in its first appearance Down Under.
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.
