In the world of whisky, precision usually reigns supreme — carefully measured mash bills, precisely timed fermentations, and meticulously maintained stills. But every now and then, a twist of fate writes a more exciting story. Laphroaig’s newest rele
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Introducing KinGlassie: InchDairnie Distillery’s Inaugural Peated Single Malts
On 8th May 2025, Fife-based InchDairnie Distillery officially stepped into the spotlight with the launch of its first ever Single Malt Scotch Whiskies—and they’re making a bold entrance. The two new expressions, KinGlassie Double Matured Ag
Sotheby’s to Auction Bowmore ARC-54: Iridos Edition – A Rare 54-Year-Old Whisky in an Aston Martin Decanter
This spring, whisky collectors and enthusiasts alike have a rare opportunity to acquire a true masterpiece: the Bowmore ARC-54: Iridos Edition. This unique decanter, designed by Aston Martin, houses a 54-year-old single malt whiskycraf
Glenfiddich Named Presenting Partner of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Two iconic symbols of Scottish heritage unite as Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, becomes a Presenting Partner of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in a new three-year collaboration announced ahead of
The Reviving King of Belgian Organic Pale Ales: Dalit King 5.0% ABV
It’s a true statement that every beer that has been reviewed at The Cask Connoisseur there’s always a story behind the name, brewery and taste of beer. Having these unexpected surprises does change the expectations on not just how flavourful the be
Frothingham Best 4.3% ABV Review: Yorkshire in a Glass
At The Cask Connoisseur, we’re always on the lookout for newly brewed creations that have recently launched from around some of the famous and scaled back breweries. This is why we are so pleased that Yorkshire based brewery, Great Newsome Brewery, h
April Monthly Round Up For The Beer Drinker
April has turned out to be a steady month for the UK’s Brewing Industry! As we are over halfway through spring, the industry now focuses on Summer which is inevitably the busiest period for pubs and breweries alike. The demand for beer increases huge
April Monthly Round up for the Whisky Drinker
Summary of the April may have brought its showers, but it also delivered a quiet pause in the whisky world following the storm of recent debates and headlines. While the industry caught its breath, we took the chance to explore some indulgent pairing
Whisky, Chocolate and Health: A Delicious Duo with (Some) Benefits?
This was quite a hard article to put together because a lot of it can be disputed. Whether that is over the lists of whisky or potential health benefits. Our conclusion is that both whisky and chocolate go well together (particularly those finished i
InchDairnie Distillery and MacDuff International Merge to Form InchDairnie Whisky Limited
In a landmark move for the Scotch whisky industry, Fife’s trailblazing InchDairnie Distillery has officially merged with MacDuff International Scotch Whisky Limited to form a new, unified company: InchDairnie Whisky Limited. Effective from 1st M
Bitter Beer: Rediscovering Britain’s Quintessential Cask Ale
In a world of triple-hopped IPAs, pastry stouts, and sour beer experiments, it’s easy to overlook the classics. But tucked away behind the handpulls of your local pub is a beer style that’s been quenching British thirst for generations: bitter. Unass
What the Easter Bunny Would Drink If He Loved Whisky vs. Beer
Easter is the time of year when chocolate eggs and pastel colours rule the day, but what about the real question — what would the Easter Bunny drink if he swapped out his usual carrot juice for something stronger? Would he reach for a glass of whisky