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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: Tomintoul - Scotland - 15th March 2024 
Read about Planet Whiskies' tour of Tomintoul Distillery and the two-day visit to the Cairngorms National Park.
News: Glen Scotia - Scotland - 13th March 2024 
Glen Scotia announces tickets now on sale for Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024
News: Glencairn Glass - Scotland - 13th March 2024 
Scottish stovies and strange sheep are announced as the winning entries for The Glencairn Glass crime short story competition
News: Penderyn - Wales - 6th March 2024 
Penderyn Distillery Celebrates International Women's Day and the Pioneering Achievements of General Manager of Distilleries Laura Davies
News: Ardbeg - Scotland - 5th March 2024 
Ardbeg Distillery plans luxurious transformation of The Islay Hotel
News: Lochlea - Scotland - 5th March 2024 
Lochlea gives a nod to Islay for new seasonal release: Ploughing Edition (Second Crop)
News: Chivas Brothers - Scotland - 5th March 2024 
Chivas Brothers Unlocks The Vault: The Ultimate Luxury Experience To Discover A Hand-Picked Selection Of Exceptional Scotch Whisky Casks
News: Bushmills - Ireland - 1st March 2024 
Bushmills Collaborate Exclusively With The Whisky Shop For The Great Britain Launch Of Limited Edition 31 Year Old Single Malt
News: Bushmills - Ireland - 29th February 2024 
Bushmills Unveils Hill Street Edition, A 36-Year-Old Release Created Exclusively For The Friend At Hand, Belfast
News: The Single Cask - Scotland - 27th February 2024 
Who Nose Best? Whisky Bottler Offers Dream Job For Dram Lover: The Single Cask
News: Whisky Hammer - Scotland - 27th February 2024 
Auctioneer behind record-breaking £1m Macallan cask celebrates 100th whisky auction and £10,000 whisky giveaway
News: Bladnoch - Scotland - 27th February 2024 
Bladnoch distillery partners with Twenty20 Beverages in US distribution deal
News: Penderyn - Wales - 24th February 2024 
Penderyn Debut in India Strengthening India-UK Economic Ties
News: Scapegrace - New Zealand - 23rd February 2024 
New Zealand’s Scapegrace Lands Major Deal with UK Supermarket
News: Holyrood - Scotland - 22nd February 2024 
Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery appoints Giancarlo Bianchi as Sales Director
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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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Drams Delivered To Your Door - The World’s Biggest Whisky Club Drops New Monthly Subscription Service

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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