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I’m collating to the best of my ability lists of new whiskies first released across the previous 30 days that I’ll divide into three articles — covering the USA, Scotland, and Japan/Rest of World — providing some basic information about each bottle. Like last month, January has also not featured too many new releases.
A few disclaimers: I’ve found information on the below whiskies from a combination of sources, including emails and press releases sent to me, social media posts, ChatGPT searches, and good old-fashioned Googling.
Notably (and perhaps frustratingly), I am leaving out all single cask releases as it’s almost impossible to keep track of them — there are simply too many. Unfortunately, this means a few significant releases may not get featured, but one of the joys of appreciating single cask whisky is the thrill of the hunt in finding something unique.
I’m also certain I’ve left out whiskies that should be here, and would love to know about them. Get in touch on Instagram or BlueSky to let me know what to add to these articles and I’ll do my best to do so promptly.
Find January’s releases from the USA/Canada HERE and Scotland/Ireland HERE.
Australia February 2026 Releases
Lark 2026 Fire Horse Limited Edition – 48.8% ABV, $175
Part of Lark’s rebrand as an ultra-luxury whisky, this Tasmanian single malt is matured in first-fill sherry and port casks before finishing in Seppeltsfield Tawny casks. The release is available exclusively through the distillery’s official online channels.
Lark Rare Cask Para Vintage – 46.5% ABV, $350
This single malt undergoes triple maturation in first-fill tawny, apera, and bourbon casks before finishing in 1992 Para Vintage Tawny casks from Seppeltsfield Wines.
England February 2026 Releases
Filey Bay Flagship Marrying Strength – 50.1% ABV, $95
Bottled at a higher strength than the standard 46% Flagship, this bourbon cask-matured single malt from Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery presents a more concentrated expression of the house style developed at the Yorkshire-based producer.
Filey Bay Porter Cask 2 – 51.4% ABV, $115
The second Porter Cask collaboration between Spirit of Yorkshire and Wold Top Brewery saw used whisky casks filled with Marmalade Porter before being refilled with whisky. Limited to 990 bottles, it it’s a nice example of what kinds of aromas and flavors you can get when a brewer and distiller work together .
India February 2026 Releases
Godawan Triple Cask Travel Exclusive – 46.0% ABV, $60
Crafted at the Alwar distillery in Rajasthan, this travel retail exclusive matures in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in PX sherry, virgin oak, and cherry wood casks. Each bottle contributes to conservation initiatives supporting the Great Indian Bustard.
Japan February 2026 Releases
Hinomaru Whisky Signature 1823 Small Batch Limited Edition – 48.0% ABV, $70
Produced by Kiuchi Brewery at Yasato Distillery, this small-batch release uses malt spirits aged in bourbon, rum, and sherry casks. It was released to celebrate the brand’s “Best Japanese Whisky” award at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Kanosuke Single Malt 2026 Limited Edition – 57.0% ABV, $95
Crafted from whiskies distilled in three pot stills at Kanosuke Distillery, this limited edition vatted components matured in ex-shochu, sherry, bourbon, and red wine casks. Key malts include bourbon-barrel whisky finished in apple brandy casks and ex-shochu re-charred casks finished in white wine.
