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Best whisky deals, discounts & bargains

Looking for a tasty bargain? Whisky shops all over the world are clearing stocks in big whisky sales. We’ve listed the most interesting whisky offers, including (some of) the countries where these shops are able to ship their whiskeys or other liquors to. Amazon UK / Amazon GermanyCaskers (USA)Dan Murphys (AUS)DrankDozijn (BE, DE, FR, NL)Drizly (CA, USA)Flaviar (Global shipping)Gall & Gall (NL)Hard to Find Whisky (Global shipping)Master of Malt (AUS, BE, DK, JAP, UK)ReserveBar (USA)The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (UK)The Whisky Exchange (AUS, DE, UK, USA)… Read More

Whisky Advent Calendars 2020

Count down to Christmas in style, with a whisky advent calendar. Tasty whisky samples to entertain you for almost an entire month. There are many options to choose from. 1. Drinks by the Dram CalendarWith 24 30 ml whisky samples, The Drinks by the Dram Advent Calendar (from €110 / $130) is available in multiple whisky styles. What about a bourbon or a world whisky advent calendar? International shipping available and many calendar variations to choose from. 2. Scotch Malt Whisky SocietyThis year’s SMWS Casks of Christmas advent calendar (£165… Read More

Black Friday whisky deals

Looking for a tasty bargain? Whisky shops all over the world are clearing stocks in big Black Friday whisky sales or Cyber Monday whiskey deals. We’ve listed the most interesting Black Friday whisky offers, including (some of) the countries where these shops are able to ship their whiskeys or other liquors to. Amazon UK / Amazon GermanyCaskers (USA)Dan Murphys (AUS)DrankDozijn (BE, DE, FR, NL)Drizly (CA, USA)Gall & Gall (NL)Master of Malt (AUS, BE, DK, JAP, UK)ReserveBar (USA)The Whisky Exchange (AUS, DE, UK, USA)The Whisky Shop (AUS, DE, FR,… Read More

Whisky Rumours: Summer 2020 Edition

In the United States, all alcoholic beverage manufacturers must submit the labels of their products to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for approval. These labels are published on the TTB website under the Freedom of Information Act, which means that they’re available to see before the whiskies are released. Although it’s definitely not a guarantee that the submitted labels will actually end up on whisky bottles, or that these bottles will be released in any country other than the US, it is very interesting to look at. We all love rumours, right? These are some… Read More

Whisky Samples, Miniatures & Tasting Sets

In times where whisky festivals and other spirits events are forced to be cancelled, and stores around the world are not able to welcome any customers, it’s a bit more difficult to ‘try before you buy’. Whisky samples, miniatures or tasting sets can be an excellent solution, but where can you order those to be delivered at your doorstep? We’ve listed a few shops with an impressive stock of whisky samples. The Whisky Exchange The Whisky Exchange doesn’t just offer samples of recent whisky releases, but you can also order samples of – for example – forty year old… Read More

Whisky Rumours: Spring 2020 Edition

In the United States, all alcoholic beverage manufacturers must submit the labels of their products to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for approval. These labels are published on the TTB website under the Freedom of Information Act, which means that they’re available to see before the whiskies are released. Although it’s definitely not a guarantee that the submitted labels will actually end up on whisky bottles, or that these bottles will be released in any country other than the US, it is very interesting to look at. We all love rumours, right? These are some… Read More

Whisky from Home: Virtual Distillery Tours

All over the world, people are stuck at home, trying (and hopefully succeeding) to stay safe from the COVID-19 virus. This situation has forced many whisky festivals, including Spirit of Speyside and Fèis Ìle, to cancel their scheduled festivities. For everyone who had planned to attend a whisky festival or distillery visit, we have compiled an alphabetical list of virtual distillery tours. Some of these tours are 360°, or virtual tours, which means that it’s like walking through the distillery yourself. BenRiach 360° (Speyside, Scotland) Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland) Chief’s Son (Australia)… Read More

Whisky Rumours: December 2019 Edition

In the United States, all alcoholic beverage manufacturers must submit the labels of their products to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for approval. These labels are published on the TTB website under the Freedom of Information Act, which means that they’re available to see before the whiskies are released. Although it’s definitely not a guarantee that the submitted labels will actually end up on whisky bottles, or that these bottles will be released in any country other than the US, it is very interesting to look at. We all love rumours, right? These are some… Read More

Send us your feedback and win…

Ever since the launch of the first version of the Whisky Suggest App, we’ve used the useful feedback of our 50,000+ members to improve the app. Multiple member-suggested changes have already been implemented in the Whisky Suggest App, and even more improvements are coming in the future. But we’re always looking for more feedback, tips and suggestions! Try the app & WIN whisky We’re very curious to hear what you think about the latest version of your Whisky Suggest App. In fact, we’re so curious, that we’re giving away a bottle of the brand new Balvenie 12 Year Old… Read More

Buffalo Trace Distillery uses Amaranth grain for new Colonel E.H. Taylor bourbon

Buffalo Trace Distillery announced a special release bourbon whiskey, with Amaranth as the flavoring grain instead of rye. This 100 proof Bottled-In-Bond small batch bourbon was aged over a decade and is a special one-time-only release.  Other grains used in this recipe are corn and malted barley.     Although it is technically not a grain, Amaranth was originally cultivated by the Aztecs who called it “the Grain of the Gods”. It is similar to wheat, but offers a complex taste with subtle flavors ranging from a nose of butterscotch and spearmint, to a finish of pecans and dark berries.                   Tasting notes describe… Read More