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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 - 19th February 2024 
Tomintoul elevates Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team's lifesaving efforts with equipment donation
News: Tomintoul - Scotland - 15th February 2024 
Tomintoul Distillery launches two new experimental Speyside expressions
News: Bladnoch - Scotland - 12th February 2024 
Bladnoch distillery partners with Enotria&Coe to accelerate growth of their single malt whisky brand
News: The Glenlivet - Scotland - 7th February 2024 
The Glenlivet Redefines Single Malt Whisky Craftsmanship With Launch Of Its New Fusion Cask Series
News: Scapegrace - New Zealand - 2nd February 2024 
New Zealand’s Scapegrace Distilling Co. Wins At World Whiskey Awards
News: The Glenlivet - Scotland - 1st February 2024 
The Glenlivet Distillery celebrates the Year of the Dragon with an exclusive Lunar New Year Rare Cask release
News: Royal Salute - Scotland - 1st February 2024 
Welcome The Year Of The Dragon With Royal Salute’s Lunar New Year Celebratory Release, a 21 Year Old Blend
News: The Glenlivet - Scotland - 1st February 2024 
The Glenlivet celebrates the Year of the Dragon with an exclusive Lunar New Year release for its iconic 18-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch whisky
News: Speyburn - Scotland - 25th January 2024 
Speyburn Distillery To Welcome Public During The Spirit Of Speyside Whisky Festival
News: Woodford Reserve - America - 23rd January 2024 
Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon Returns as 2024 Winter Distillery Series
News: Glenmorangie - Scotland - 19th January 2024 
Glenmorangie Distillery unveils first Calvados cask finish as 12-Year-Old small batch whisky
News: Lochlea - Scotland - 17th January 2024 
Lochlea Distillery marks 5th Anniversary with statement whisky from across half a decade
News: Eden Mill - Scotland - 14th December 2023 
Eden Mill Distillery Receives Global Award Recognition at The Global Spirits Masters
News: Tomatin - Scotland - 11th December 2023 
Cù Bòcan wins top accolade at World Whisky Awards Scotland 2024
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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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