Michter’s 10-Year-Old Gets Delayed Release
Michter’s distillery is releasing the 2024 batch of their vaunted 10-year-old bourbon after initially withholding its release in 2022 due to low supply and has now released it two years in a row. Michter’s Distillery initially withheld release of the 2022 batch as the distillery managed the low supply stock and released the 10-year-old rye […]
In Welsh Wind Rolls Out First Whisky
In the Welsh Wind’s inaugural single malt whisky release is a tribute to Welsh craftsmanship and heritage with an infusion of ‘In the Welsh Wind’. There are only 680 bottles of this limited edition available, and everyone is invited to a celebration at the Welsh Wind distillery on 26 April. “We are incredibly excited to […]
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Eagle River Whisky Looks to Expand Facilities
The owners of the Eagle River Whisky distillery discovered that their tasting room and distillery may just be too small. The company invited whisky enthusiasts to a tasting session at the distillery hall, however, the turnout was overwhelming. The demand for the spirit led the couple to initiate expansion plans immediately. “We quickly realized that it would be too costly to retrofit it to become the state-of-the-art, sustainable distillery we […]
Whisky Live Toasts in Dubai February 2024
The annual whisky festival, Whisky Live, will roll out the 2024 spirit show in Dubai. The show will honor the country making it the host of the first festival to be held in the Middle East. The program is set to launch in mid-February under the guidance of the Malt Society Arabia (MSA). The partnership between the MSA and Paragraph Publishing will rename the Dubai festival Malt Live Dubai. According to […]
Glen Moray Releases Phoenix Rising Single Malt
Speyside distiller Glen Moray has delved into mythology with their latest release – Phoenix Rising, a single malt finished in heavily charred oak casks – based on the mythological bird of yore which rises from the ashes of fire. Glen Moray Phoenix Rising was initially aged in bourbon casks, then finished in new oak charred by fire before being bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said […]
Scotch Whisky Poised to Celebrate Most Productive Year
The Scotch whisky industry is on a sure course to celebrate its best economic performance. Various indicators are showing large profits that already exceed previous years, without including the last quarter’s sales reports. Scotch whisky producers, such as the Chivas Brothers are celebrating a huge uptick in exports and local sales. According to figures from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), 2023 exports could surpass £6 billion (US$7.5 billion) for only […]
Chivas Brothers Whisky Workers Suspend Strike
The festive season got a breather today as Chivas Brothers Whisky workers decided to suspend their strike and review a new offer. The workers at the distillery Scotland branches voted unanimously to suspend strike action that was set to start next week. The Kilmalid, Dalmuir, and Strathclyde Grain distilleries of Chivas Brothers, represented by Unite the Union, voted to strike by 91.2%. Between December 11 and 14, Chivas Brothers‘ workers […]
Fireball Whisky Rolls Out Dragnum Classy Collection
There is a new easy-to-gift collection from Fireball Whisky, the world’s #1 shot brand, called the Fireball Dragnum Classy Collection. Included in the collection are crystal shot glasses, dragon egg caviar, and a magnum-sized bottle of Fireball whisky called the Dragnum. The release follows the launch of Fireball Dragnum, a giant champagne unveiled for the festive season. Dragnum is encased in a sleek glass bottle similar to the classic Fireball […]
Salud Spirits Releases Chichibu Whisky
Dutch distributor Salud Spirits has released a new Chichibu Japanese whisky matured in red wine casks called Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Red Wine Cask for their ‘Spirits of Salud’ label. Salud Spirits’ Chichibu’s Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Red Wine Cask was matured in red wine casks, bottled at 59.8% alcohol by volume [119.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of almond, fudge, nougat, pear and red peppercorn. Only 272 […]
Forest Distillery Adds New Whisky
UK-based spirits producer Forest Distillery has rolled out a new whisky after increasing its production to meet demand. The new spirit is entitled Blend 26 and is the latest addition to its permanent range of single malt whisky. The expression joins dozens of new whiskies released for this year’s festive season. This year’s blend whisky features barley grown in Cheshire, wild yeast, and the distillery’s spring water. The expression was […]
Walsh Whiskey Unveils The Irishman – Legacy
Walsh Whiskey has released The Irishman Legacy – a limited edition single malt Irish whiskey celebrating 700 years of Irish whiskey distilling history. The Irishman Legacy was initially matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, finished for 15 months in Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to offer notes of bay leaf, chocolate, leather, oak and peach. The Irishman Legacy is being […]
Chivas Brothers Workers Set Strike Dates
Hundreds of workers at the Chivas Brothers whisky facilities throughout Scotland will move into strike action early this month. two workers’ unions have coordinated the staff walkout between December 11 and 14, 2023. The strike comes amidst a staff rejection of 97% of a salary increase offered by the distillery. After rejecting a pay increase, over 500 Unite and GMB members will walk out for 24 hours at various Chivas […]
Newfoundland Distillery Makes Whisky History
Newfoundland Distillery Company is celebrating the launch of the first single malt whisky for the province of Newfoundland, Canada. The 7-year-old expression was rolled out during a special event held at the company’s bar in Barclays Beach. Research confirms the claim indicating that there has been Gin and vodka but never a local whisky producer. According to Ray Broccolo, a self-proclaimed whisky enthusiast sitting at the bar inside the company […]
Whisky Exchange Announces Whisky of the Year
The renowned online Spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange has announced the winner of the 2024 Whisky of the Year Award. The company chose Loch Lomond 18-Year-Old as its top whisky for this season. The company selects the top whisky and other beverages each year According to the Whisky Exchange, this year’s winner had a tough competition. The single malt whisky Loch Lomond 18 Year Old outperformed a shortlist of the […]
SWI Opens New Whisky Facility
Renowned whisky investor, Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI), is celebrating the opening of a new whisky production facility in Glenrothes. The infrastructure is worth over £10 million and will serve as a whisky storage and warehousing facility. The company plans to offer storage, bottling, and casking services. According to a press release by the company, various services will be available from the new center. The £10m investment includes four whisky storage […]
New England Barrel Company Secures Investment From Diageo’s Pronghorn
New Hampshire-based whiskey producer New England Barrel Company has secured an investment from Pronghorn [Diageo’s incubator] to expand their portfolio of brands, which currently includes 20 brands. New England Barrel Company’s portfolio features a pair of bourbons along with several limited edition single barrel whiskies [all of which are bottled from distilleries sourced in the USA]. “New England Barrel Company, at its foundation, is about building community through a shared […]
SMWS Adds Whisky Subscription Service
Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is one of the most popular membership organizations that bottles and sells single cask and single malt whiskies. The beverage club recently launched a whisky subscription service called Drop and Dram. The program will allow whisky enthusiasts to explore new and rare whiskies. The new subscription service aims to introduce whisky lovers in the UK to new flavors and help them develop their whisky passion. […]
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