Monarq Group and Nikka Whisky to Enter Caribbean Market
The Monarq Group and the Japanese whiskey company Nikka Whisky are expanding their partnership to launch their products in the Caribbean. Nikka and Monarq have been working together since last year when Monarq helped launch Nikka’s portfolio in the Mexican market. The two companies are now looking to extend their efforts in the Caribbean. As […]
Tobermory Reveals 26-Year-Old
Tobermory has released a 26-year=old whisky finished in Oloroso sherry casks as part of their Hebridean Series – the whisky originates from a 2008 15-year-old release that was left in the same casks to mature for another 11 years. Tobermory’s 26-year-old is said to contain notes of honey, toffee and walnuts. Only 4,560 bottles are […]
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Broken Bones Distillery Sets to Increase Spirits Production
As it works to increase its bottle output by 2027, Slovenian distillery Broken Bones has installed a new mash tun, fermenter, and pot still. Within three years, Broken Bones hopes to produce more than 20,000 bottles of whisky annually using the new equipment. The distillery produces gins and two whiskies, one peated and one unpeated. In addition, a trial run of the new equipment will begin towards the end of […]
The Macallan Unveils 81-year Old Whisky
In elegant surroundings, The Macallan unveiled its oldest single malt whisky, The Reach, on Friday, February 23. First produced in 1940, The Reach captures a moment in time and the enduring spirit that has driven the brand for almost 200 years. Featuring 81 years of history, The Reach is a masterpiece for Nigerian whisky connoisseurs. Made from a single, sherry-seasoned oak cask, the dark whisky appears in a Lalique crystal […]
Bushmills Douses Blues With Hill Street Edition
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, Irish whiskeymaker Bushmills has released a 36-year-old whiskey – Bushmills Hill Street Edition – but only for those who can be in Belfast this weekend. Bushmills Hill Street edition is a 36-year-old Irish whiskey, re-casked in a sherry hogshead in 2001, bottled at 48% alcohol by volume [96 proof] and is said to offer notes of almond, cinnamon, clove, dark chocolate and […]
SMWS Celebrates International Women’s Day With Donation
SMWS has released five whiskies selected by an all-women tasting panel to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024. The SMWS intends to donate 5% of the profits from the sales to the OurWhisky Foundation. The non-profit organization seeks to empower and support women in the whiskey industry. An all-female tasting panel was held at the society’s Leith headquarters to mark International Women’s Day 2023. Each member of the panel had been […]
Compass Box Appoints New Whisky Making Director
James Saxon has been appointed Whisky Making Director at Compass Box. Saxon joined the company as a whisky maker in January and will replace Glaser, a shareholder who has decided to exit the company in April. Notably, a number of expressions have been developed by Saxon since joining the company. These whiskies include Flaming Heart 2022, No Name, No. 3, Vellichor, and the Extinct Blends Quartet. “It started with a […]
Cardhu Distillery Celebrates 200 Years With Tribute to Women
Cardhu Distillery in Speyside celebrates its Bicentenary with a 12-year-old whisky matured in ex-wine barrels, coinciding with a free event on International Women’s Day. A live concert backdrop is accompanied by a cocktail masterclass, guided tastings, expert panels, and a cocktail masterclass highlighting the distillery’s rich history and inspiring women. The event celebrates the distillery’s rich history and the remarkable women behind its success, namely Helen and Elizabeth Cumming An […]
Whisky Exchange Rolls Out Lost in Time Collection
The Lost in Time collection by The Whisky Exchange features eight single malts from Speyside distilleries. In cooperation with Chivas Brothers, the range offers a glimpse into the whisky making history of a bygone era. Almost every expression in the collection is aged between 20 and 33 years and comes from a single cask. Among the collection’s expressions, Allt-a-Bhainne provided a 32-year-old cask given to the collection at 59.9% ABV. […]
Scotch Whisky Association to Fund CAP Anti Alcohol Abuse Drive
Over the next three years, the SWA will contribute £300,000 to establish Community Alcohol Plans in high-harm areas across the country. The plans address local requirements and focus on three key pillars of activity to reduce alcohol-related harm. The activities include providing positive activities for children and young people, creating retail signage and providing training to prevent underage sales and proxy purchases, and providing alcohol education for parents and in […]
Midleton Very Rare Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Irish Distillers is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a Midleton Very Rare release containing whiskies from four decades and three master distillers. Midleton Very Rare Ruby Edition blends whiskies from four decades and distilled by each of the Midleton’s three master distillers, Barry Crockett, Brian Nation, and Kevin O’Gorman – as each contributes to a blend of single pot still and single grain whiskey as well as a whiskey finished […]
Kadamba Nabs Best Indian Single Malt Whisky
The winning whisky, Kadamba’s Signature Expression, is double distilled and aged in bourbon, sherry, and virgin American oak casks. This unique aging process results in a rich and complex flavor profile. Known as one of the world’s most prestigious whisky competitions, the World Whiskies Awards feature blind tastings of approximately 6,000 whiskies from the top 60 distilleries in the world. Kadamba’s victory underscores the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of its […]
Benriach Reveals 25-Year-Old Whisky
Speyside distillery, The Benriach, has released The Benriach Triple Distilled 25 Years Old – a 25-year-old whisky exclusively for global travel retail venues. The Benriach Triple Distilled 25 Years Old was matured in three different casks – bourbon, Oloroso sherry and virgin oak – bottled at 47% alcohol by volume [94 proof] and is said to offer notes of Manuka honey, nectarine, orange, toffee and walnuts. Only 900 cases of […]
Malt Live 2024 Dubai – Unviels Dailuaine 40 Year Old
In 1992, Wilson & Morgan was founded on one very simple principle: no whisky under the company’s label will be bottled until it meets the taste of the company’s brilliant chairman and owner, Fabio Rossi. This year. the company rolled out the Dailuaine 40-Year-Old at the Malt Live 2024 Dubai. There are no preconceptions about age statements or color. In fact, the company never added color, even before it was […]
Bruichladdich Rolls Out Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old whisky has been released by Bruichladdich Distillery. This expression was distilled in 2001 and named after the Islay village near the distillery. Notably this is the oldest whisky of this type and was matured entirely on the island. Its intricate flavor profile is driven by its long maturation in a combination of sherry and French oak oak barrels. Port Charlotte 18 Year Old is evocative […]
Pernod Ricard Builds India Largest Malt Distillery
Pernod Ricard is investing $217 million into the construction of a new malt distillery in India. The facility will be situated in Butibori, an industrial suburb of Nagpur, Maharashtra. The distillery is expected to produce 60,000 liters of whisky daily. Pernod Ricard is committed to using sustainable methods in the distillery’s operation and will source grain from local farmers. Shri Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, said: “We believe […]
Friends of Fort George Holds Annual Whisky Tasting Event
As part of their partnership with Forty Creek Distilleries, the Friends of Fort George will host their fourth annual whisky tasting event at Navy Hall, hosted by Forty Creek North American brand ambassador Chris Thompson. There will be award-winning Forty Creek whisky samples available. “It’s very important for the community,” Tony Chisholm said. “It’s important for the friends, important for the people to be aware of the extracurricular activities Parks […]
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