Dining

The Whisky Exchange looks to the stars with Zodiac series of single cask whiskies

The Whisky Exchange Zodiac whisky series

The Whisky Exchange has unveiled a new limited whisky range inspired by the twelve signs of the Zodiac, following the conclusion of its Seasons Series in 2024–25. The first whiskies in the series – Pisces, Aries, Taurus and Gemini – supposedly reflect the character traditionally associated with each star sign – they’re also tailor made for gifting.  

Curated by The Whisky Exchange Buying Director Dawn Davies, working alongside own-label product manager Chris Bolton, the complete series will be released in three collectable sets. Bespoke artwork has been created by Jenna Morse of The Whisky Exchange design team.

While astrology provides the framework, our focus remains firmly on the liquid itself, with all four initial releases drawn from individual casks and bottled at natural strength.

The complete series will be released in three collectable sets, each featuring an air, water, earth and fire sign…

The Whisky Exchange Zodiac Series 

Pisces Glenglassaugh 2015, 10 Year Old, £87.95

Matured in second-fill oloroso sherry casks, the Highland single malt is a coastal-leaning Glenglassaugh selected to echo the sign’s association with the sea, creativity and intuition. Bottled at 55.4% ABV, the whisky boasts a maritime character, with notes of sea spray layered alongside fresh and dried fruit. Gentle spice from the sherry cask adds structure without overwhelming the distillery character.

Aries Bunnahabhain 2013, 12 Year Old (Staoisha), £105

For Aries, The Whisky Exchange has chosen a peated expression of Bunnahabhain, bottled under the Staoisha name. This Islay offering is bold and assertive, with smoky bacon and burning grass leading into orchard fruit and spice. Roasted nuts and singed caramel follow, creating a robust and forward style that barrels forward like its namesake ram. ABV is 53.7%.

Taurus Dailuaine 2020, 5 Year Old, £54.95

The Taurus release comes from Speyside distillery Dailuaine. Despite its youth, the whisky is described as rich and layered, with sweet toffee and caramel at the fore, supported by roasted nuts, warm vanilla and gradually emerging orchard fruit. It’s bottled at a bovine 61% ABV.

Gemini Ardmore 2009, 16 Year Old, £79.95

Finally, Gemini’s duality is reflected in this mature Ardmore, where contrasting elements sit side by side. Bottled at 50.4% ABV, bright citrus and orchard fruit are balanced against malty biscuit notes and a fragrant, earthy smoke. The result is a Highland whisky that shifts between styles, a surprise in the glass.

The Pisces, Aries, Taurus and Gemini bottlings are available now, exclusively from The Whisky Exchange, both online and in-store.

The remaining Zodiac whiskies will be released over the coming year, allowing collectors and enthusiasts to follow the full calendar of signs.

Samsung turns flagship King’s Cross store into Star Trek central as franchise celebrates 60 Years

Samsung is teaming up with Star Trek for a 60th anniversary celebration that will turn parts of London into a holodeck for fans. Six decades after Star Trek: The Original Series first transported audiences into the final frontier, Samsung is joining the anniversary celebrations with a UK partnership spanning London, Paramount+, and retail. Samsung’s flagship…

Wild Coming‑of‑Age Japanese fashion exhibition heads to Japan House London

Japan House London is set to turn heads this autumn with Tradition/Rebellion: Coming‑of‑Age Style in Kitakyushu, Japan, a new exhibition celebrating one of Japan’s most flamboyant fashion subcultures.  Opening November 11 2026, the show brings the extraordinary style of Kitakyushu’s Coming‑of‑Age Ceremony to Kensington High Street, where platform sandals, fur‑trimmed kimono and gravity‑defying hair will…

How A Charlie Brown Christmas became the best-selling jazz album of all time

Six decades after Vince Guaraldi Trio’s gentle piano and brushed percussion first accompanied Charlie Brown’s Christmas troubles, A Charlie Brown Christmas has become the best-selling jazz album of all time, certified 6X Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The achievement marks six million album sales and streaming equivalents in the US. The milestone…

Unknown's avatar

About Steve May

Creator of Home Cinema Choice magazine, and Editor of The Luxe Review, Steve muses and reviews for Trusted Reviews, T3, Home Cinema Choice, Games Radar, Good Housekeeping, Louder Sounds, StereoNet and Boat International. He’s also the editor of professional home cinema website Inside CI. He's on Twitter/X, Tiktok and Instagram as @SteveMay_UK