Discover the Daftmill 15 Year Old Fife Strength 2026 Release, a limited Lowland single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 56.3% ABV. Matured for fifteen years in 17 first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and crafted using barley grown on the family's Fife farm, this exceptional expression offers notes of lemon meringue pie, vanilla cream, caramel and fresh citrus. With just 3,294 bottles available worldwide, explore the story behind this highly anticipated release.
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Blackeye Tequila Blanco – Mike Tindall, James Haskell and Alex Payne Launch a New Mexican Tequila
Discover Blackeye Tequila Blanco, the latest release from rugby stars Mike Tindall and James Haskell alongside broadcaster Alex Payne. Crafted in Jalisco, Mexico, using Blue Weber agave, this premium tequila offers fresh citrus, cooked agave and gentle peppery notes. Explore the story behind Blackeye Spirits, its production, tasting profile and the charitable initiative supporting the rugby community.
Johnnie Walker Vault 2026 – Historic and New Brora Whisky Unite in a £1,100 Luxury Scotch
Discover Johnnie Walker Vault 2026, a £1,100 luxury blended Scotch whisky created by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker. Combining rare Brora whisky distilled before the distillery’s closure in 1983 with new spirit produced following its reopening in 2021, this prestigious release brings together two generations of Highland whisky alongside exceptional casks from Port Dundas, Cardhu and Clynelish.
Eminente Gran Reserva Exclusiva 14 Year Old – A New 100% Aguardiente Cuban Rum
Eminente unveils Gran Reserva Exclusiva, a new 14-year-old Cuban rum made exclusively from five aged aguardientes matured in ex-whisky casks. Discover its distinctive production, rich tropical tasting notes and crocodile-inspired presentation.
Bowmore The Devil’s Casks Return for 2026 with Two New Limited Edition Single Malts
Bowmore has revived its legendary Devil's Casks collection for 2026, introducing two limited edition single malt Scotch whiskies aged 10 and 22 years. Bottled at 56.6% and 59.6% ABV respectively, the releases showcase rich sherry cask maturation, dark fruit, chocolate and Bowmore's signature coastal peat smoke. Discover their production details, tasting notes and what makes these new expressions so significant.
Warninks Pistachio White Chocolate: A New Indulgent Twist on the Classic Christmas Liqueur
Warninks Pistachio White Chocolate Advocaat is a new limited edition liqueur for Christmas 2026. Bottled at 14.4% ABV in a 50cl bottle, it combines nutty pistachio, creamy white chocolate and vanilla in a lighter, smoother take on traditional Advocaat. Discover the new release, its flavour profile and festive cocktail ideas.
Indri Diwali 2026 Collector’s Edition – Ruby Port Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky
Indri has released its Diwali 2026 Collector’s Edition, an Indian single malt matured in Portuguese Ruby Port casks and bottled at 58.5% ABV. Discover its tasting notes, distinctive packaging and limited UK allocation of just 180 bottles.
Casino Azul Aircraft Carrier Tequila – The Extraordinary 1.75L Reposado Ship Decanter
Casino Azul Aircraft Carrier Reposado Tequila is an extraordinary 1.75-litre release presented in a detailed naval aircraft carrier-shaped decanter. Filled with 100% Blue Agave Mexican Reposado tequila, it combines flavours of cooked agave, caramel, vanilla and oak with one of the most unusual bottle designs in the spirits world.
Grey Goose Berry Rouge: The New Mixed Berry Flavoured Vodka Arrives in the UK
Grey Goose Berry Rouge is a new 40% ABV mixed berry vodka combining strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavours with the smooth French vodka base Grey Goose is known for.