Distillery and Whisky News October 2025 - Glenglassaugh
Hello whisky lovers, and welcome to our October edition of Distillery and Whisky News.
Hello whisky lovers, and welcome to the October edition of Distillery and Whisky News.
As the nights draw in and the air takes on that unmistakable autumn chill, there’s no better time to slow down, savour the season and raise a glass to the comforts of October. This month, our Perfect Serve is the Holyrood Toddy Sour – a soothing twist on the classic hot toddy, elevated with the sweet, biscuity character of Holyrood Distillery’s Ambir.
And for those inspired by the drama of the recent Ryder Cup, our Tour of the Month comes from Kingsbarns, where the 19th Hole Tour blends a love of golf with the perfect post-round whisky experience.
Whether you’re warming up with a toddy or teeing off with a tour, October really is the perfect time to savour whisky at its very best.
Until next time...
Distillery Of The Month: Glenglassaugh Distillery
At the east end of the breathtaking Sandend Bay lies Glenglassaugh Distillery, a place where land and sea meet and whisky has been handcrafted for a century and a half. The rolling hills and forests fall towards the coast, framing a setting that has inspired generations.
While many distilleries have embraced automation, Glenglassaugh has stayed true to tradition. Every stage of the process, from the use of the finest Scottish barley to the careful selection of casks, is overseen by a small, dedicated team whose craft ensures the spirit retains its distinctive coastal character. Slowly matured in seaside warehouses, each whisky reflects both place and patience.
This year marks 150 years of Glenglassaugh. To honour the occasion, the distillery is offering an exclusive tasting experience. Guests will savour four extraordinary whiskies with a combined maturation of 150 years - a journey through time, flavour, and craftsmanship that showcases the very best of the distillery’s legacy.
Find out more about Glenglassaugh Distillery at its dedicated pages on the DistilleryTours.scot website.
Venue of the Month: The Good Spirits Co.
The Good Spirits Co. has built its reputation on superb customer service, an unrivalled tasting experience, and a handpicked range of whiskies chosen with care. Above all, the team only sells drams they truly enjoy and would buy themselves.
Working with distilleries and independent bottlers from across Scotland and beyond, The Good Spirits Co. ensures a constantly refreshed and exciting selection. Their purpose-built tasting room hosts regular public events, while a wide range of open bottles in-store means customers can always sample before they choose.
With between 250 and 300 single malts typically in stock, the range spans everything from affordable everyday favourites to rare and collectable single casks.
The Good Spirits Co. operates across three Glasgow locations - Bath Street, West Nile Street, and Clarence Drive in the West End - offering a welcoming space for whisky newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
Find out more about The Good Spirits Co. on its dedicated page at the DistilleryTours website.
Tour of the Month: Kingsbarns 19th Hole Tour
If the buzz of the Ryder Cup has left you keen to get back on the fairway, there are few better places to do it than the stunning Fife coast. Home to world-class courses and equally impressive distilleries, it is the perfect destination to combine a round of golf with a dram or two.
This month, Kingsbarns Distillery is in the spotlight as it celebrates a landmark release - its first ever age statement single malt, the Kingsbarns 10 Year Old. Matured for a decade near St Andrews, this limited edition is a milestone moment and a whisky worth celebrating.
And what better way to mark the occasion than with the 19th Hole Tour? Designed with golfers in mind, it’s the ideal way to unwind after a morning on the greens. The experience begins with a guided tour through the exhibition and distillery, before moving on to the best part - a tasting of three generous drams, enjoyed in the atmospheric tasting room.
Whether you nailed a hole-in-one or found yourself in the rough, the 19th Hole Tour is the perfect way to round off your day on the Fife coast.
Find out more about all of Kingsbarns Distillery's tours on their dedicated pages at the DistilleryTours website.
Date With A Dram: Ardnahoe Distillery
For October's Date With A Dram competition we've teamed up with Ardnahoe Distillery to offer you the chance to win a bottle of their Bholsa Single Malt.
Competition Time
To be in with a chance of winning a bottle of Ardnahoe Distillery's Bholsa Single Malt simply follow DistilleryTours.scot on Facebook or Instagram and share our 'Date with a Dram' post dated 1 October. The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced in our Newsletter newsletter!
Congratulations to Robert Edmiston who won September's competition - a bottle of Tullibardine's 18 Year Old Single Malt. Congratulations also go to Bruce Emms who won our competition with Old Pulteney for a bottle of their Single Cask #1804.
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Malt of the Month: Right As Rain
For our Malt of the Month we learn more about The Borders Distillery's Right As Rain.
New from The Borders Distillery, Right As Rain. The third in the ‘Distillers Series’ range of experimental blended Scotch whiskies, Right As Rain brings together single grain rye whisky matured in Cognac casks with single malts aged in red wine and first-fill bourbon.
Perfect Serve: Holyrood Toddy Sour
The Perfect Serve will titillate your tastebuds with a delicious whisky cocktail featured every month...
When a classic hot toddy meets the sweetness and biscuity notes of Holyrood Distillery's Ambir, this is a cocktail as at home in golden autumn sunshine as it is on grey, rain-soaked afternoons.
Podcast: Hear Scotland's Whisky Voices
Our Distillery Tours podcast series takes you behind-the-scenes into the world of Scotland’s finest distilleries. Each episode features interviews with the people who make whisky happen - from master distillers to brand legends - plus regular updates on new releases and insider stories you won’t catch anywhere else.
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