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Gift Guide
November 2025 — Featured

A Guide to Gifting Whisky

There is an extremely common topic that we get asked about a lot — how can I pick the right whisky to gift to someone? This is an extremely personalised experience and there are no rights or wrongs, but to get the best results, here's our guide. The first thing to establish is your budget. Once you understand your budget, it's important to note where the giftee is at with their whisky journey.

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Suntory
December 2023

Suntory Announce New Price Hikes on Their Entire Range

Suntory have announced they are doubling the prices of the high age statement releases. A significant price change that will affect the entire Japanese whisky market for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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Yamazaki
March 2023

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023 & Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023

Suntory announce the Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023 and Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023 editions. Two highly anticipated releases from Japan's most prestigious whisky house.

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Yamazaki 2022
October 2022

New Yamazaki 2022 Limited Editions (Tsukuriwake) Are Here!

The new Yamazaki 2022 Tsukuriwake limited edition series has arrived featuring Peated Malt, Spanish Oak, Puncheon, and Mizunara expressions.

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Macallan
October 2022

Macallan Release the James Bond 60th Anniversary Set

The Macallan has released a stunning James Bond 60th Anniversary edition set, celebrating six decades of the iconic partnership between whisky and cinema.

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WWA 2022
May 2022

World Whisky Awards 2022

The World Whisky Awards 2022 results are in. A comprehensive look at this year's winners and what it means for collectors and enthusiasts.

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GlenAllachie
May 2022

The GlenAllachie 21 Year Batch 2 Is Coming

The GlenAllachie 21 Year Old Batch 2 is on its way. A highly anticipated release from one of Speyside's most exciting independent distilleries.

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Hakushu
May 2022

Rare Items Come and Go Just as Fast

The Hakushu Spanish Oak 2021 Edition — just 300 bottles released via ballot system in Japan. A reminder that in the world of rare whisky, you need to act fast.

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