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Glen Orchy 5-Year-Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Lidl’s Quiet Success Story
Read the Whisky Clan review of Glen Orchy 5-Year-Old, Lidl’s blended malt Scotch whisky. Awards, tasting notes and value from one of the best budget drams around.

Filip Janczak
Nov 65 min read


Great Jones Distillery Unveils a New York-Exclusive Wheated Bourbon
Explore Great Jones Distillery’s New York-exclusive Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey, made from 100 % local grains, aged four years in oak, and bottled at 90 proof with Catskill Mountain water.

Filip Janczak
Nov 43 min read


Compass Box The Peat Monster Review
Read the Compass Box Peat Monster review, a blended malt Scotch whisky that combines Islay peat with sweetness and oak balance. Full tasting notes inside.

Filip Janczak
Oct 318 min read


Sazerac Enters Irish Whiskey Market with Hawk’s Rock Distillery and 20-Year-Old Garavogue Single Malt
Discover Sazerac’s entry into the Irish whiskey market with Hawk’s Rock Distillery in County Sligo and the launch of the Garavogue 20-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, a bold new chapter in premium Irish spirits.

Filip Janczak
Oct 293 min read


Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old Crowned Supreme Champion at the International Spirits Challenge 2025
For the third consecutive year, Suntory's flagship single malt achieves the highest honour in the spirits world, cementing Japan's position as a global whisky powerhouse.

Filip Janczak
Oct 282 min read


Trending New Whisky Releases 2025: What’s New and Worth Exploring
Explore the best new whisky releases of 2024. Discover innovative cask finishes, peated experiments, and expert tasting tips from Whisky Clan.

Filip Janczak
Oct 274 min read


Whisky Clan Quizzes
Think you know your drams? From smoky Islay legends to smooth Kentucky bourbons, it’s time to put your whisky wisdom to the test.

Filip Janczak
Oct 274 min read


The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Modern Irish Craft with Classic Roots
Discover The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey, a sherry-cask-matured Irish malt crafted by Alex Thomas. Smooth, rich and stylishly modern.

Filip Janczak
Oct 274 min read


The Macallan's New Exclusive Access Program
Explore The Macallan’s new exclusive access programme for collectors. Learn how membership to The Macallan Society unlocks priority access to rare whiskies, events and early-release allocations.

Filip Janczak
Oct 213 min read


BCB London 2025 – Bourbon Conversations and Whisky Encounters
Explore BCB London 2025 with Whisky Clan, bourbon stories, whiskey interviews, and highlights from Angels Envy, Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve and more.

Filip Janczak
Oct 214 min read


Aberlour 10 Forest Reserve Review – Speyside’s Bright, Forest-Born Malt
Discover the Aberlour 10 Forest Reserve review – a fresh, forest-inspired Speyside single malt with bourbon, sherry and French oak depth. Rating 77/100.

Filip Janczak
Oct 203 min read


Whisky Industry 2024: A Year of Resilience, Revival, and Record-Breaking Releases
From Port Ellen's historic reopening to Macallan's 84-year-old world record, 2024 proved to be a landmark year for the global whisky industry despite market challenges.

Filip Janczak
Oct 155 min read


New Whisky Distilleries Opening in 2024–2025: A Global Renaissance in Whisky Production
Discover the global whisky renaissance of 2024–2025. Explore new and revived distilleries in Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and the United States, from Port Ellen to Heaven Hill Springs, and see how innovation and sustainability are shaping the future of whisky.

Filip Janczak
Oct 146 min read


Eagle Rare 12 Year Old: Buffalo Trace Introduces a New Chapter in Bourbon
Buffalo Trace Distillery announces the highly anticipated Eagle Rare 12 Year Old, marking the first new expression in the Eagle Rare family in years. At just $49.99, this age-stated bourbon promises exceptional value for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Filip Janczak
Oct 136 min read


Discover the Latest Whisky Trends
Whisky has always been a drink that invites us to slow down, savour, and explore. Today, the world of whisky is evolving in exciting...

Filip Janczak
Oct 94 min read


Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Review – Speyside’s Apple Pie & Spice Comfort Dram
A detailed look at Aberlour 12 Double Cask, history, tasting notes, and its place in the Speyside range. All drams welcome at Whisky Clan.

Filip Janczak
Oct 73 min read


January 2025 New Whisky Releases: From Charitable Blends to Anniversary Celebrations
January 2025 brings an exciting lineup of new whisky releases, from Good Deeds Whiskey's charitable blend to Fuji's 50th Anniversary celebration. Discover six standout bottles that showcase innovation across American, Japanese, and Irish whisky traditions.

Filip Janczak
Oct 32 min read


World Whiskies Awards 2025: GlenAllachie 12 Takes Top Honours as Global Winners Revealed
The World Whiskies Awards 2025 have crowned their champions, with Scotland's GlenAllachie 12 Years Old claiming the prestigious World's Best Single Malt title. Discover all the category winners and emerging trends shaping the global whisky landscape.

Filip Janczak
Oct 12 min read


Explore the Benefits of Joining a Whisky Community
Whisky is more than just a drink; it’s a story in a glass, a journey through time and taste. When I first started exploring whisky, I...

Filip Janczak
Oct 14 min read


Whiskey Live Dublin 2025: Tour of Distilleries at the RDS
Throwback to May, Dublin’s RDS felt alive with conversation, clinking glasses and the warm hum of enthusiasts. The Victorian halls framed the event beautifully, sunlight through tall windows, polished floors underfoot, and stands from Ireland and far beyond lined up with pride. We moved from pour to pour, spoke with founders and ambassadors, compared notes with fellow fans, and recorded our chats so you can share the experience.

Filip Janczak
Sep 270 min read
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