Barry MacAffer Steps Down From Role as Laphroaig Distillery Manager

Barry MacAffer has decided to step down from his role as Laphroaig’s Distillery Manager in order to explore new opportunities beyond Islay.

Barry MacAffer has decided to step down from his role as Laphroaig’s Distillery Manager in order to explore new opportunities beyond Islay.

Ardbeg Spectacular marries whiskies matured in ex-Bourbon and Port wine casks, and is the distillery’s first whisky aged in port casks.

Douglas Laing’s inaugural bottling of Strathearn Single Malt Scotch Whisky is crafted from ex-Bourbon, Virgin, and ex-Sherry oak casks.

The domestic portfolio will offer Fettercairn 12, 16, and 24 Year Olds, while the global travel retail portfolio will offer Fettercairn 14, 17, and 25 Year Olds.

The GlenAllachie Wood Collection: Sherry Series launches with a Fino Cask Finish, an Amontillado Cask Finish, and an Oloroso Cask Finish.

The second chapter in The Dalmore Luminary Series features two single malts curated in partnership with Scotland’s V&A Dundee design museum.

The GlenAllachie 30 Year Old Batch 4 was created from three Pedro Ximénez Sherry and two Oloroso casks that were handpicked by Master Distiller Billy Walker.

House of Hazelwood The Long View 31 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is a tribute to the women of Hazelwood and their influence across the family stocks.

Port Charlotte 18 Year Old was matured in a combination of refill sherry casks and refill French oak wine casks.

Port of Leith’s new make spirit will be experimented with over the coming months to develop a desired profile for its future whisky.