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The world of whisky never stands still — and neither do we. At Planet Whiskies, our mission has always been to bring enthusiasts, collectors, newcomers and industry professionals closer to the stories shaping the global whisky landscape. From the windswept islands of Scotland to the rising distilleries of Ireland, England, Japan, America and beyond, the whisky world is experiencing one of the most exciting periods in its history. New distilleries are opening, long‑established names are innovating, and rare releases continue to capture the imagination of whisky lovers everywhere.
This Latest Whisky News section is your gateway to the heartbeat of the industry. Here you’ll find the most up‑to‑date press releases, announcements, festival highlights, limited‑edition launches, distillery developments, awards, collaborations and behind‑the‑scenes insights from across the whisky world. Whether it’s a major Scottish distillery unveiling a new visitor centre, an independent bottler releasing a groundbreaking series, or a small craft producer making waves with an unexpected innovation, we bring the stories directly to you.
Planet Whiskies has been reporting on whisky news for nearly two decades, and our archive reflects the evolution of the industry itself. While this page focuses on the most recent updates from 2020 onwards, our extensive historical news collection — covering 2007 to 2019 — remains available through our HTML sitemap for those who enjoy exploring the past as much as the present. Together, these stories form a living timeline of whisky’s journey, capturing the people, places and ideas that continue to shape the spirit we love.
Whether you’re here to keep up with the latest releases, follow your favourite distilleries, discover new brands, or simply enjoy reading about the craft and culture of whisky, this page is updated regularly to ensure you never miss a moment. Pour yourself a dram, settle in, and explore the latest happenings from the whisky world — all curated with the passion, detail and authenticity that Planet Whiskies is known for.
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News: Isle of Raasay - Scotland - 19th June 2026 
Isle of Raasay Distillery to host grand finale of the Hebridean Whisky Festival 2026
News: Whisky 1901 - Scotland - 16th June 2026 
Independent bottler Whisky 1901 reveals new whisky range of Scottish Whiskies: “The Ledger Series”
News: Glencadam - Scotland - 15th June 2026 
Glencadam Distillery welcomes new manager following launch of multi-million pound visitor centre
News: The Ardara Distillery - Ireland - 10th June 2026 
The Ardara Distillery in Donegal Wins Two Major International Awards
News: Ballantines - Scotland - 3rd June 2026 
Ballantine’s X Malbon Meet At The 19th Hole: Introducing the 21 Year Old limited edition
News: London Distillery - England - 1st June 2026 
London Distillery Company pushes its spirit into new territory with the launch of New Forms
News: Glencadam - Scotland - 27th May 2026 
Glencadam Visitor Centre goes seven days a week following surge in demand
News: Glencairn Glass - Scotland - 13th May 2026 
Glencairn Crystal announces next-generation leadership team to accelerate innovation and growth
News: Chivas Regal - Scotland - 30th April 2026 
Charles Leclerc and Chivas Regal Unveil Their First 16-Year-Old Whisky – an Expression of True Mastery
News: Isle of Raasay - Scotland - 27th April 2026 
Isle of Raasay Distillery unveils latest release from Oak Species Maturation Series
News: White Peak - England - 27th April 2026 
White Peak Distillery celebrates 10 Year anniversary with limited-edition Caduro X
News: Grasmere Distillery - England - 27th April 2026 
Grasmere Distillery to begin malting to craft the first 100% Cumbrian Whisky
News: Tomintoul - Scotland - 22nd April 2026 
Spring sees Tomintoul Distillery reopen with rare visitor-only releases
News: Kingsbarns Distillery - Scotland - 20th April 2026 
Kingsbarns Distillery: Rare single cask release celebrates 19th hole in golf-inspired dram
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Distillery of the Month: September 2024
Tomintoul Distillery Tour
Planet Whiskies had a fantastic trip up to the Speyside Whisky region of Scotland in February 2024 to visit Angus Dundee Distillers Tomintoul Distillery within the Cairngorms National Park. Then, after the distillery tour and tasting, which was hosted by Iain Forteath, the master blender of Tomintoul, our press group travelled and stayed the night at the recently bought country home of Tomintoul House in the Aultmore Estate (previously called Aultmore House). Planet Whiskies has made the Tomintoul Distillery, Distillery of the Month for both March/April 2024.
Distillery of the Month: February 2024
Bushmills Distillery Tour
Planet Whiskies visited the new Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland on the 25th and 26th of September. Read our review of the experience of Bushmills and Northern Ireland at Planet Whiskies tour of Bushmills and Northern Ireland
You can also read the whole section about Bushmills Distillery.
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Whisky enthusiasts can now take their passion to the next level and have exceptional cask strength single malt whiskies delivered to their doors every month thanks to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society's new 'Drop & Dram' subscription service.
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