DC Blog: New Releases March '26
- Lee Connor
- Apr 2
- 3 min read
March 2026 brought a really varied mix of whisky releases, from classic Scotch distilleries to creative independents and newer world whisky names. Wine cask finishes are still everywhere, while blends and limited editions continue to evolve with more experimental ideas and storytelling.
Scotch Whisky Releases
Bruichladdich - Old Skool (25th Anniversary Release)
Released to mark 25 years since Bruichladdich’s revival, this one leans into the distillery’s modern, progressive style.
• Age: 10
• ABV: 50%
• Maturation: first-fill bourbon casks with a small parcel of first-fill Sauternes
• UK Price: ~£60
Glen Scotia - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026
A yearly festival bottling, this edition continues Glen Scotia’s run of cask experiments.
• Age: 7 Years Old
• ABV: 53.9% (cask strength)
• Maturation: first-fill Ruby Port
• UK Price: ~£60 glenscotia.com
Deanston - Orange Wine Cask Finish
Another experimental release from Deanston, showing just how far wine cask finishes are being pushed.
• Age: 17
• ABV: 53.6%
• Maturation: Orange wine casks
• UK Price: ~£95
The Hearach - Oloroso Cask Matured
A sherry-driven twist on Isle of Harris’ core style, adding more depth to their young range.
• Age: NAS
• ABV: 46%
• Maturation: First-fill oloroso sherry casks
• UK Price: ~£77
Jura - New Sherry Cask Range
Jura leans further into sherry cask influence with a refreshed range across multiple age statements.
• Age: 12 Years Old / 18 Years Old
• ABV: 40–46%
• Maturation: Oloroso sherry casks
• UK Price: £50–£110
Glen Moray - Forbidden Fruit
Part of Glen Moray’s ongoing experimental series, focused on fruit-forward cask finishes.
• Age: NAS
• ABV: 40%
• Maturation: CalvadosCCalvadosalvados
• UK Price: ~£40 https://www.glenmoray.com/
Kilchoman - Maury Cask Finish
A limited Islay release using fortified wine casks to add another layer to Kilchoman’s peat profile.
• Age: NAS
• ABV: ~50%
• Maturation: Maury fortified wine casks
• UK Price: ~£75 www.kilchomandistillery.com
Loch Lomond - The Original Series (New Core Range)
A cleaner, more accessible core range aimed at making the brand easier to navigate for newer drinkers.
• Age: Various
• ABV: 40%
• Maturation: Various
• UK Price: £25–£45
Independent Bottlers & Blended Scotch
Douglas Laing - Scallywag 18 Year Old PX Finish
A limited step-up for the Scallywag range, with added richness from PX cask finishing.
• Age: 18 Years Old
• ABV: 46%
• Maturation: Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
• UK Price: ~£85 douglaslaing.com
Berry Bros. & Rudd - Blue Hanger 14th Edition
A revival of the classic Blue Hanger name, blending older stocks into a modern release.
• Age: NAS
• ABV: 45.6%
• Maturation: Multi-vintage blended Scotch
• UK Price: ~£120 bbr.com
Rhythm & Booze Records - Artist Series Blend
A concept whisky designed to reflect an artist’s sound — more about creativity than tradition.
• Age: NAS
• ABV: ~50%
• Maturation: Blended Scotch components
• UK Price: ~£65 https://rhythmandboozerecords.com/
Johnnie Walker - Red Soul
A more modern, accessible blend aimed at bringing new drinkers into the category.
• Age: NAS
• ABV: 40%
• Maturation: Wine cask influenced blend
• UK Price: ~£35
Retail & Exclusive Bottlings
The Whisky Exchange - Redbreast 20 Year Old Exclusive
A high-age, small batch Irish release aimed squarely at collectors and enthusiasts.
• Age: 20 Years Old
• ABV: 52.3%
• Maturation: Refil Sherry
• UK Price: ~£275 www.thewhiskyexchange.com
World Whisky Releases
Indri - Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025 (UK Release)
An Indian single malt continuing its push into the UK with a festive limited edition.
• Age: NAS
• ABV: 58.5%
• Maturation: Marsala wine
• UK Price: ~£250 https://www.indri.in/
Final Thoughts
March shows how broad the whisky category has become. There’s still plenty for traditional Scotch drinkers, but also a growing number of experimental releases, new markets and creative ideas coming through. The balance between heritage and innovation feels more important than ever — and producers seem keen to push both.
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