Chris Thomson’s next chapter: From Lark to a whisky brand of his own

After nearly 20 years at Lark, master distiller Chris Thomson is preparing to leave and pursue his own whisky brand.

Ash Pini5 Oct 20262 min read

The GlenAllachie returns to Australia after two-year hiatus

One of Scotland’s most celebrated independent distilleries is returning to Australian shores for the first time in two years thanks to a new national distribution deal with The Whisky List.

Latest

All Stories

Industry6 Oct 2026

Behind the data: the changing global map of Scotch whisky

The 2025 export report released by the Scotch Whisky Association revealed a major and uneven shift in the global Scotch whisky market, with overall exports down 1.8 per cent by value and 4.3 per cent by volume. Behind those headline figures was a much more complicated story with individual markets moving in very different directions.

Events6 Oct 2026

Boots on, Sydney: Jack’s Southern Harbour Hoedown is coming

Boots on, Sydney! Jack’s Southern Harbour Hoedown hits the water on 12 November with live country music, line dancing and Southern-inspired bites aboard a three-hour harbour cruise.

New Releases5 Oct 2026

Jance Distillery relaunches Double Oak ahead of single malt debut

Jance Distillery has re-launched its blended malt whisky Double Oak in a new-look bottle as it prepares to launch a single malt range.

New Releases30 Sep 2026

Callington Mill gets personal with fourth annual Festive Cask Single Malt

Callington Mill Distillery is getting ready for the festive season early with the launch of its fourth annual Festive Cask Single Malt and new festive personalised label options.

Features29 Sep 2026

The Balvenie unveils world’s oldest single malt in 1931 Collection

Only 17 bottles of the 88-year-old exist

Features28 Sep 2026

Beyond Kentucky: Bourbon finds its broader voice

The non-Kentucky bourbon brands flying the flag

New Releases

See All

Jance Distillery relaunches Double Oak ahead of single malt debut

Jance Distillery has re-launched its blended malt whisky Double Oak in a new-look bottle as it prepares to launch a single malt range.

Visit

See All

Fairways and Drams

The 19th hole has never been more refined. Golf and whisky share ancient Scottish DNA, both demand patience, precision, and an appreciation for wild, windswept landscapes shaped by nature’s hand

Meet

See All

Bottling light and dark with whisky’s ‘mad scientist' – Dr Bill Lumsden

If he wasn’t already the 'mad scientist of whisky', Dr Bill Lumsden would likely be the rockstar of Scotch. Only unlike most of the bands composing hits 30 years ago, the relevance of his whiskies has never once waned. This is the light-and-dark, the scientist-and-rockstar, and the Ardbeg-and-Glenmorangie of the person who pioneered modern wood management, Dr Bill Lumsden.

Reviews

View All

Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One Team 16-Year-Old Release No.2

Glenfiddich

Speyside4316

Courage & Conviction Sherry

Virginia Distillery Co

46%6+ years

VDC The Cider Cask Finish

Virginia Distillery Co

46.5%N/A

Whisky of the Week

Lark Ruby Abyss

Lark Distilling

Region

Tasmania

Age

NAS

ABV

43.8%

Price

$370-$400

Read Full Review →

Video

Events

6 October 2026

Boots on, Sydney: Jack’s Southern Harbour Hoedown is coming

Boots on, Sydney! Jack’s Southern Harbour Hoedown hits the water on 12 November with live country music, line dancing and Southern-inspired bites aboard a three-hour harbour cruise.

1 September 2026

Woodford Reserve solves the age-old question: what do you wear when hosting?

Whisky Magazine Launches next weeToo formal for a robe, too relaxed for a dinner jacket? Woodford Reserve and Australian resortwear label COMMAS think they have found the answer.

29 July 2026

Whisky Live Perth 2026

Whisky Live coming to Perth this September. Have you got your ticket yet?

View All Events

Newsletter

The week's finest, distilled

Join thousands of whisky enthusiasts enjoying our curated weekly digest of reviews, stories and industry insights, delivered right to your inbox.

Latest Edition

September Issue 2026

Out Now →