Toast the Longer Days with One of These Recommended New Whisky Releases

As the summer sun shines brighter, our whisky glasses should too. With the plethora of new releases, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in a lighter dram to complement the longer evenings. Here’s our pick of the best.

Meikle Tôr The Turbo 2024 Edition: A Peat Lover’s Delight

• Toasting the summer with a peaty dram *

Meikle Tôr The Turbo 2024 Edition is for those who crave the intense smoke character. Created by owner Billy Walker, this limited release showcases the Speyside distillery’s take on peat. With a phenolic content of 70 parts per million, this whisky is a masterclass in balance. Rich and full-bodied, it offers hints of chocolate, dark cherries, toasted nuts, manuka honey, smoked vanilla, and spice.

Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask: A Sherried Delight

• Savoring the festive flavors of sherry cask whisky *

Released in late May, this whisky takes the classic Tomatin 12 year old to new heights. Matured entirely in sherry casks, it boasts a citrus zest, sultanas, orange peel, caramelized apples and pears, aged leather, chocolate fudge, and cinnamon spice. Perfect for summer cocktails or a festive evening.

Strathearn Single Malt: A Game-Changer in Whisky

• The art of traditional whisky-making at Strathearn Distillery *

Douglas Laing & Co’s first distilled whisky, Strathearn Single Malt Scotch Whisky, is a masterpiece. Made without automation, this whisky thrives on the slow fermentation process, resulting in a fruity character. With an oaty, buttery sweetness, this dram is a summer essential that will find its way into old fashioneds come autumn.

These new releases are the perfect excuse to toast the longer days. Whether you’re a peat fan, a sherry enthusiast, or just discovering the world of whisky, there’s something here for everyone.