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Whiskies of the Month

April Whiskies of the Month: Ancient Gaelic Festivals

03 Apr 2026

The theme for April’s whiskies is the ancient Gaelic festivals. The ancient Scots and Irish had great reverence for the natural world and would hold ceremonies and grand rituals to honour the changing of seasons. Each of these whiskies has been selected because of their connections to the themes of these festivals.
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A display of six scotch whisky bottles including Clydeside Stobcross, Old Pulteney 12, Tamdhu 12, Kilchoman Machir Bay, J.G. Thomson and Deanston 18. They are set against a scenic backdrop featuring a steam train crossing The Glenfinnan Viaduct in a lush, green landscape.
Edinburgh & Scotland

March Whiskies of the Month: Scottish Heritage

04 Mar 2026

Whisky is a major part of Scottish industry today and has been for hundreds of years. For our March Whiskies of the Month, we wanted to highlight other heritage industries that have shaped Scotland throughout the years.
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Graphic showcasing six bottles of Scotch whiskies with the flags of the Six National rugby tournament. The text on the graphic reads: Whiskies of the Month: The Six Nations.
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February Whiskies of the Month - The Six Nations

30 Jan 2026

For February Whiskies of the Month, we’ve drawn inspiration from the Six Nations Rugby Championship. To celebrate, we’ve selected a line‑up of whiskies, each with a unique connection to one of the six competing nations, perfect for enjoying alongside the action.
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January Whiskies of the Month - Whisky Firsts

03 Jan 2026

As January is the first month of the year, we are celebrating ‘whisky firsts’ from 6 different brands across the Scotch whisky industry.
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December Whiskies of the Month

02 Dec 2025

As the year draws to a close, we’re raising a glass to Scotland’s holiday traditions from Winter Solstice rituals to New Year’s Eve celebrations in December’s Whiskies of the Month.
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Six bottles of Scotch whisky on an amber table with various props including a Scottish flag, tartan scarf and golf balls.
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November Whiskies of the Month

05 Nov 2025

Who’s to say you should limit celebrations of St Andrew to November 30th? Grab a glass and join us in celebrating Scotland’s patron saint all month long.
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A collage of 6 images of Scotch whisky including Lochlea , Glenturret, Glenfarclas, Malt Riot, Bunnahabhain and Octomore against various whisky tour projections.
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October Whiskies of the Month

02 Oct 2025

This month, we are paying a nod to distilleries who are actively recognising how important their heritage is, from using local, sustainable ingredients to continuing to use traditional whisky making methods.
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Bottles of Scotch whisky on an amber table with barley
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September Whiskies of the Month

05 Sep 2025

September Whiskies of the Month: “Grain to glass” is the idea that every whisky tells a story that begins long before it reaches the bottle.
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Six bottes of Scotch Whisky against a backdrop showing a landscape of Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat.
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August Whiskies of the Month

28 Jul 2025

This month's theme is Edinburgh and all the whiskies have a story relating to Edinburgh.
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Six bottles of Scotch whisky on a barrel accompanied with various ingredients such a shortbread, an apple, a lemon wedge, peppercorns, a pineapple and mint chocolate. All the whiskies and ingredients sit on a whisky barrel against a whisky bar.
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July Whiskies of the Month

01 Jul 2025

We’re taking you on a whisky journey around the world from the historic capital of Scotland to the tropical beaches of the Caribbean.
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Six bottles of Scotch whisky against a rainbow background with rainbow laces.
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June Whiskies of the Month

28 May 2025

We are celebrating Pride Month by selecting whiskies to represent the colours and meanings behind the Pride Flag.
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Six bottles of Scotch whisky with props.
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May's Whiskies of the Month

30 Apr 2025

Our May Whiskies of the Month are themed around on and off-screen fictional whisky drinkers. From stubborn detectives to powerhouse attorneys, we’ll explore a connection to each of these iconic characters.
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