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Search ArticlesKythe Distillery Kicks Off Production
Kythe Distillery kicks off production marking a new era for old-style Highland distilling Newly-built Kythe Distillery in Highland Perthshire has kicked off production of its single malt this season. Not only does this denote the arrival of a new Scotch whisky distillery, it marks a return of heritage brewing and distilling techniques, inspired and informed by old-style Highland Scotch production. The first casks of Kythe’s spirit will be laid down this autumn.
Anohka Alberta Single Malt - Costco Exclusive
I’m going to level with you: I don’t trust politicians. Shocking, I know. So when I heard rumblings of an Alberta-specific designation of whisky a while ago, I had my doubts. Doubts because when politicians get involved in specific things, many of whom are loosely educated and more akin to snake oil salesmen or a medieval court jester, those things get mangled. Garbled. Twisted.
Lost Lantern Launches the George Dickel Collection
The Fall 2026 Collection reveals unexpected sides of a Tennessee icon his fall, Lost Lantern, the Vermont-based independent bottler of American whiskey, follows up the release of the United States of Bourbon–the first blend of bourbon from all 50 states–with another milestone. Lost Lantern’s Fall 2026 release is its first collection devoted entirely to one distillery, and its first partnership with a large, heritage distillery: George Dickel.
Ruadh Mhor (Glenturret) 11yo
Ruadh Mhor 11yo, (2013 - 2025), Peated Glenturret, North Star Cask series 025, Matured in a Pedro Ximenez Hogshead, 62.8% ABV £98 RRP, gifted, still some availability Glenturret is not exactly a brand that sits top of mind where whisky is concerned, I’ll admit. Under Edrington ownership its ‘claim to fame’ came down to (or rather: was brought down to by its owners) it being “the home” to The Famous Grouse Experience. A brand so famous it attracted thousands upon thousands of visitors each year.
Official vs Indy: Balvenie
Kininvie KVSM001, triple-distilled Kininvie, 2013 - 2019, 50cl official limited bottling, ex-bourbon casks, 47% ABV £50 paid at auction This is where I take a dog-leg into something that isn’t Balvenie, but I think it does justify a mention here. I had never truly heard of Kininvie as a standalone malt until it was mentioned on a podcast, and I subsequently picked one up at auction. My bottle was an odd little 50cl, the sort of bottle you’d expect to find cheap blended whisky in.
Jackton’s RAER Inaugural — Dramface
Dramface has covered many inaugural releases: the spectacular arrival of the five year old Ardnahoe, the calm stealth release of The Cairn First Peek, even debates if Edradour No.2 counts as an inaugural release from the twin distillery. It does… I think. From the Scotch scene across the Dramface site it is all sevens and up. So, does every first release highlight the best a new brand can be? Does hype add to the spectacle of the bottle or has the shine fallen from the days of sold-out shelves?
Glenmorangie reveals oldest-ever single malt whisky at 50 years old
Glenmorangie reveals its oldest-ever single malt whisky at 50 years old Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled the Glenmorangie 50 Years Old – the oldest-ever whisky to be bottled from the Highland distillery. This incredibly rare release has been nurtured meticulously by the distillery’s whisky makers over time and celebrates the extraordinary feat of maturing whisky for half a century, while preserving Glenmorangie’s signature elegance.
Adelphi Summer 2026 Outturn
The Dramface Deflection System has been at work again. Our fearless leader Wally recently floated the possibility that he perhaps scores a bit higher than some of us, as he seems to often score at the higher end of the scale. But, given that he usually writes about bottles that he is passionate about – and wants the rest of us to know about – his scores will likely naturally cluster around the higher end simply because those are the bottles he often chooses to review.
Holyrood Pitch - Dramface
The one thing that has done more than anything else, for both my enjoyment of whisky and the development of my palate, was a decision I took. Very early in my whisky journey, I decided to start taking tasting notes on the expressions that I was buying. If you’re a regular reader of Dramface then it’s likely that you’re already familiar with the benefits of making tasting notes, but on the off chance that you are not, then I’d urge you to start.
Ardbeg 15yo Trudernish — Dramface
I’d be quite ready to concede that I tend to score things a little higher than my peers here on Dramface. Except, I’m not sure it would be true. You see, I think it’s less about me being generous with the scorecards and more about me being motivated to write about decent bottles with obvious value propositions. Should they be available for you to pick up, well then… even better. But, betterer still, we need to remember it’s purely incidental and selling bottles is not a thing for us.