We're back!
After a few ridiculously busy weeks, Mitch and Daz finally manage to get themselves in the same virtual room for a much-needed catch-up. And judging by what's been happening in the whisky world, they've got plenty to talk about.
Mitch's been gallivanting around Ireland, hosting whisky adventures across Scotland and launching two new Turas Mòr whiskies on the Isle of Raasay. Meanwhile, Daz has been drinking old Glengarioch, exploring whisky bars in Hong Kong and generally living his best life.
But there's some serious whisky news to get stuck into as well.
A bottle of The Macallan 1926 has sold for over £2 million at Sotheby's first auction held at the distillery. Balvenie has unveiled an extraordinary 88-year-old single malt, becoming the oldest Scotch whisky ever released. The controversial English Whisky Geographical Indication has caused a bit of a stir, and sadly, community-owned GlenWyvis Distillery has entered administration.
Naturally, Mitch has a few opinions. Particularly when it comes to what actually constitutes a single malt whisky.
In this episode:
- Mitch's Irish whisky adventure, from Tullamore and Dingle to Midleton and Kinsale.
- Daz's adventures with old Glengarioch and Hong Kong whisky bars.
- The Turas Mòr launch on Raasay, featuring questionable Scottish weather, wild swimming and whisky on a cliff.
- Daz tastes the new Turas Mòr Dailuaine and Benrinnes 12-year-olds.
- The Macallan 1926 sells for over £2 million.
- Balvenie releases an extraordinary 88-year-old single malt, alongside two new expressions celebrating its traditional maltings.
- The English Whisky GI controversy. Should single malt whisky have to be mashed, fermented and distilled at one distillery?
- GlenWyvis enters administration. What does its closure tell us about the pressures facing independent distilleries?
- And the usual amount of nonsense you've come to expect from us.
Get your hands on Turas Mòr
Two new limited-edition Speyside single malts under their independent bottling brand, Turas Mòr.
Only 150 bottles of each have been produced, and both were launched during a whisky adventure on the Isle of Raasay.
Dailuaine 12 Year Old, Edition #3
A vibrant, creamy Speyside single malt with fresh orchard fruit, toasted nuts, gentle spice and a touch of oak.
Buy Dailuaine 12 Year Old
Benrinnes 12 Year Old, Edition #4
Rich, fruity and full of character, with dark berries, chocolate, fruitcake and warming spice.
Buy Benrinnes 12 Year Old
Both are exclusively available through The Speyside Whisky Shop, subject to availability.
Explore the full range: https://www.turasmorwhisky.com
Whisky news and articles
The Macallan 1926 auction
A rare 1926 Fine & Rare bottling takes centre stage at Sotheby's first auction held at The Macallan Estate.
Sotheby's: Live from The Macallan Estate
The Spirits Business: Rare Macallan 1926 sells for £2.2m (2023 record)
Balvenie 88 Year Old
Just 17 bottles of the 1931 vintage exist, making this a remarkable piece of whisky history.
Financial Times: Balvenie's 88-year-old whisky
English Whisky GI controversy
The approval of English Whisky's geographical indication has sparked debate over single malt production methods, with the Scotch Whisky Association formally appealing the decision.
Scotch Whisky Association: Appeal against English Whisky GI
UK Government: English Whisky GI specification
GlenWyvis Distillery enters administration
Sad news for the world's first community-owned distillery, with administrators appointed following prolonged financial difficulties.
Interpath: GlenWyvis enters administration
The Spirits Business: GlenWyvis secured £500,000 funding earlier in 2026
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