Mark Littler

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With tennis season upon us, Sipsmith has created an unusual gin featuring actual Centre Court grass seeds, marking five years as Wimbledon’s Official Gin Partner. Sipsmith Gin Creates First-of-Its-Kind Tennis-Inspired SpiritThe London distillery unveiled Top Seed Gin this week, incorporating real grass seeds from Wimbledon’s famous Centre Court into its botanical blend. The limited-edition spirit has been distilled to precisely 41.03% ABV, commemorating 103 years since Centre Court opened in 1921.

2 days ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Mark Littler

American whiskey’s newest category arrives in Britain with federal recognition and ambitious plans to shake up traditional single malt shelves. American Single Malt Whiskey Gains Federal RecognitionThe United States government officially recognized American Single Malt as a distinct whiskey category in December 2024, ending years of industry advocacy.

2 days ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Mark Littler

The initiative, launched on 23rd June, offers three distinct trails ranging from 4.2 to 15 miles, designed to showcase both Orkney’s natural landscapes and local craftsmanship. Each route ends at the Scapa Distillery, where hikers can taste the distillery’s 10, 16 and 21-year-old whiskies. Whisky Tourism Expands with Digital Trail IntegrationThe trails are hosted on Outdooractive’s global hiking application, which serves 60 million active users worldwide.

3 days ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Mark Littler

Fielden Whisky’s groundbreaking partnership with Groundswell Festival 2025 marks a significant moment for sustainable agriculture and craft spirits production in the UK. The English whisky producer, which champions chemical-free farming methods, will serve as the exclusive alcohol sponsor at the regenerative farming event this July.

4 days ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Mark Littler

Isle of Harris Distillery Unveils Two Higher-Strength Travel Retail ExclusivesScotland’s remote Isle of Harris Distillery has announced its first gin evolution in nearly a decade, alongside a new cask-strength whisky expression, both launching exclusively in UK airports this summer. The Outer Hebrides producer will release Isle of Harris Tidal Strength Gin at 49.5% ABV and The Hearach Croft Strength single malt at 52% ABV beginning July 2 at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow airports.