Dive into the ultimate weekly roundup of Scotch whisky news, bourbon releases, premium cigar launches, and pipe tobacco innovations with host Chris Kumnick on Whisky & Smoke News Network Episode 5 from November 5th, 2025—your go-to source for irreverent, entertaining, and educational vibes in the world of whisky, cigars, pipes, and more! This jam-packed episode spotlights groundbreaking Scotch whisky drops like Glengoyne's eco-charity Wetlands Single Cask (61.1% ABV, citrus-kiwi explosion for £190 supporting UK wetland restoration), Ballina Distillery's debut Irish single malts Dúbailte Double Wood and Triarach Triple Wood (43% ABV fruit-forward gems at €49.90-€59.90), The Macallan's A Night on Earth: The First Light (Manuka honey and pavlova-perfect £99 gift honoring New Zealand's New Year's dawn), Bruichladdich's regenerative Laddie Rye (50% ABV Islay-grown peppery innovation at $60 US-exclusive), and Nikka From The Barrel's 40th anniversary Extra Marriage (51.4% ABV richer oak-chocolate limited edition at $69.99); bourbon buzz includes MGP Ingredients' Q3 sales dip amid barrel surplus recovery, Jeptha Creed's veteran-honoring Red White & Blue Batch 4 ($74.99 with PTSD service dog donations), JYPSI's 250th anniversary Declaration rye (115.74 proof Maryland-style at $199.99), Jack Daniel's Tanyard Hill Rye barrel-proof special ($79.99), Hardin's Creek Warehouse Series 11-year trios ($149.99 exploring rickhouse magic), and Knob Creek's historic 21-year-old ($249.99 depth bomb); plus American single malt spotlights from Lost Lantern's Scotch-inspired Fall 2025 Collection ($90-$180 cask-strength peated and vatted masterpieces). Cigar aficionados, gear up for ADVentura's elite La Llorona Toro ($17 complex Habano), Cavalier Genève's Masters-inspired Green Jacket 2026 pre-order ($203 Churchills with 2027 preview), La Aurora's festive Holiday Box ($130 Dominican sampler), Tatuaje's affordable Series P Honduras expansion ($4.25-$4.75 approachable Cubans), Alec Bradley's Fine & Rare ANB-228 ($19.99 hazelnut-cinnamon Churchill), Meerapfel's 20+ year-aged Ernest Lancero ($73 refined Cameroon), Davidoff's Zodiac Year of the Horse 2026 tiers ($65-$49K humidor opulence), Cohiba's poised C8 re-release ($249.99 collector Churchill), and Plasencia's Winter Robusto Collection ($99.90 award-winning holiday sampler). Pipe and tobacco fans, explore Georgetown Tobacco's retailer guide urging tactile pipe stock for loyal "pipe-curious" cigar smokers (33% crossover appeal with bespoke blends), plus the Per Jensen Legacy Collection's Danish-American flakes like Brothers in Arms (cocoa-spiced Kentucky-Perique) and Harbour Dreams (chocolate-almond Burley-Virginia)—all available nationwide. Don't miss the exclusive interview with Jay Roberts of The Whisky Lab on importing indie bottlers like Whispering Waters, Ferg & Harris, Glaschu Spirits, Tri Carrach, and Uncharted Whisky Co., plus Ardbeg House's quirky Islay hotel debut and Leiper's Fork's Pre-Prohibition Tennessee revival—subscribe now for weekly whisky reviews, cigar pairings, pipe tips, bourbon rankings, Scotch news updates, and event alerts to elevate your smoke and sip game!