News from Whisky Advocate Magazine shocked the whisky world when independent bottler Gordon and MacPhail announced they will "halt new cask fillings starting in 2024 to focus on its own distilleries, Benromach and The Cairn. The company’s existing whisky stocks for independent bottlings will be depleted over the coming decades as it focuses on building its own single malt brands as part of a long–term growth strategy." Is this the beginning of the end of the Independent Bottler? Special guest James Bornn joins the Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 63.

How has Benromach's profile changed over the years? We review Benromach Cast Strength Batch 1 (2001) vs Vintage 2012 Batch 2. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 62

We pick elements from our favourite distilleries to create our dream blend! Sherry from Glenallachie! Funk from Kilkerran! Peat from Bruichladdich! What attributes would you pick from your favourite distilleries to make your perfect whisky? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 61.

Glenallachie 12 Old Vs. New. Jeremy and Rob taste and explain the similarities and differences between the first Glenallachie 12 release and the most recent release. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 60.

We blind sample 3 whiskies priced from $50 to $500, but can we pick the most expensive pour? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 59.

Over 30 new scotch whisky distilleries have opened in the last decade, a 30+% growth, but how will these new distilleries make a name for themselves and find a place in the market with so many established brands? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 58.

Isle of Raasay (46.4%) Rob: 84 Jeremy: 82

Kingsbarns Dream to Dram (46%) Rob: 87 Jeremy: 88

Kingsbarns Balcomie (46%) Rob: 78 Jeremy: 80

Clydeside Stobcross (46%) Rob: 86 Jeremy: 86

Wolfburn Aurora (46%) Rob: 80 Jeremy: 80

Ardnamurchan AD 02.22 (58.7%) Rob: 86 Jeremy: 87

How well can big established brands keep their core bottles consistent over time? We try old and new Ardbeg and Macallan and the results somewhat surprise us. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 57.

We welcome Graeme Macaloney, owner of one of Canada's most compelling new distilleries. Macaloney's has partnered with legends in the Scotch Whisky world, and has taken Scottish and Irish distilling methods to make award winning spirit in Canada! A fascinating insight into what could possibly be Canada's best distillery! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 56.

https://macaloneydistillers.com/

Caol Ila is a relatively large distillery, but it seems the best stuff is found in the independent bottle market, we discuss why. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 55.

We assembled 10 different 18 year old Scotch Whiskies from our collection to see which one we prefer. The results may shock you! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 54.

Group 1: Glen Scotia 18, Old Pulteney 18, Glendronach 18, Longrow 18

Group 2: Macallan 18 Triple Oak, Ledaig 18, Ancnoc 18

Group 3: Glenallachie 18, Arran 18, Springbank 18