News
Making whisky is a slow process, and life at our Lochranza Distillery runs to its own gentle rhythm. And yet, there’s usually something interesting or exciting to report. Whether it’s a new expression of our elegant Single Malt or news from Arran friends both at home and overseas, you can read about it here.
- 7 May 2026
Euan Mitchell: A thirty year career in Whisky
Over the past thirty years, Euan Mitchell’s path through the industry has been exactly that, a story of progression built on knowledge, leadership, and a clear sense of purpose.
- 13 Apr 2026
How to start a whisky collection
Learn how to start a whisky collection, what to buy first, and how to build a collection that reflects your taste, budget and interests.
- 10 Feb 2026
What is blended whisky?
Take a deep dive into the world of blended whisky - what it is, how it’s made, its history, and why it should be enjoyed and celebrated.
- 26 Jan 2026
What is Whisky Cask Finishing?
We take a detailed look at what cask finishing is, its history, the science behind it, and some popular cask finishes.
- 3 Dec 2025
Lochranza is Distillery of the Year!
We're thrilled to share that we have been named Distillery of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Whisky Awards.
- 31 Oct 2025
The Arran Single Malt 30 Year Old First Release
We're immensely proud to unveil the first official 30-Year-Old Arran Single Malt Scotch Whisky, available at Lochranza Distillery.
- 28 Oct 2025
The Story Behind Our First Arran Barley Single Malt
There’s something truly special about making whisky from the ground up. After more than ten years in the making, we’re proud to share a project that’s especially close to our hearts here at Lochranza: Arran Barley Single Malt Batch 001.
- 14 Oct 2025
Loch na Davie—where every drop of Arran Single Malt begins
Water is one of just three ingredients in whisky, so it should be the best you can get.
- 4 Sep 2025
How Lochranza Distillery Changed The Narrative Of The Whisky Industry
Whisky production on Arran stopped for over 150 years. That was, until the 29th of June 1995.
- 7 Jul 2025
RCS x Arran Single Malt Prize Winner: Duncan Ritchie
This year, we’re proud to have joined forces with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) to mark a double milestone with a composition prize.
- 14 May 2025
Arran “Malt & Music” Festival: Special bottlings through the years
How we bottle the memories from our beloved summer celebration.
- 17 Apr 2025
Our New Partnership with Royal Conservatoire Scotland
Together with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), we’re delighted to introduce the RCS Trad@30 Arran Single Malt Composition Prize – a new award set to inspire and support the next generation of traditional music talent.