Stella Artois Debuts The Collection
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Jameson Preps For Women’s 2025 Euros
Major League Soccer sponsor Jameson Irish whiskey has collaborated with UEFA [Union of European Football Associations] to promote the upcoming UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament in Switzerland from July 2-27, 2025. For the promotion, Jameson has created a trio of jerseys highlighting Germany – who won the women’s Euros in 2005 – and both England […]
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MGP Ingredients to Scale Back Whisky Production
US producer MGP Ingredients plans to scale back its whiskey production and focus on its branded spirits business next year after sales plunged by double digits in the third quarter (Q3). In its financial results for Q3 2024, MGP confirmed its earlier forecast of a 24% decline in consolidated sales compared to last year. CEO David Bratcher said the company plans to decrease production and shift its focus to branded […]
The Macallan Unveils New Limited Edition Single Malt
As part of the celebrations for the Macallan bicentennial, a limited edition single malt has been launched. The new spirit is dubbed A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera. The Scotch whisky marks the brand’s third release under the A Night on Earth Series and concludes the brand’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The Macallan anniversary included activations, partnerships, and special releases. This single malt is inspired by southern Spanish […]
Tamdhu Adds Fourth To Cigar Malt Series
Speyside distillery Tamdhu has released Cigar Malt IV – the fourth addition to their Cigar Malt single malt batch series. Tamdhu Cigar Malt IV was matured in both Oloroso sherry casks and first-fill European oak sherry casks, bottled at 53.8% alcohol by volume [107.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of crème brûlée, ginger and plum and is, of course, designed to accompany a premium cigar. Tamdhu Cigar Malt […]
Whisky Wonderland 2025: A Weekend of Unforgettable Whisky
There are over 40 vendors at Whisky Wonderland 2025, plus exclusive dinners, masterclasses, and outdoor events. Whisky Wonderland 2025: Canada’s Premier Whisky Festival Unveils New Downtown Ottawa Venue and Unmatched Experiences. In 2025, Whisky Wonderland will return to Downtown Ottawa at the Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts from February 20-22. Whisky enthusiasts will gather for an unforgettable weekend of whisky tasting. There will be a diverse lineup of tasting […]
Bacardi Expands Aultmore Distillery In Glasgow
Bacardi-owned Speyside distillery Aultmore has completed an expansion – adding three new warehouses to their maturation and blending facility in Glasgow. In addition to Aultmore, Bacardi also boasts a portfolio of single malt whiskies including Aberfeldy, Craigellachie, Royal Brackla and The Deveron, as well as blended Scotch brand Dewar’s. The three new state-of-the-art maturing warehouses were added to the 200-acre blending and maturation center, increasing capacity by more than 15%. […]
Crown Royal Redesigns Reserve Blend into 12YO Whisky
Crown Royal has revamped its Reserve bottling, which now comes with an age statement. The Canadian whisky has revamped its Reserve recipe and redesigned its bottle. “Crown Royal Reserve Aged 12 Years stays true to the tradition of the original Crown Royal Reserve offering while elevating the flavor profile with more pronounced fruity notes,” master blender Mark Balkenende said. “This expression enhances what makes Reserve unique within the Crown Royal […]
Living Souls Joins Whisky Market with 40YO Blend
Living Souls is a new distillery specializing in small batch and single cask releases. The brand’s first collection, Batch No 1, introduces four whiskies and sets a new standard for quality and craftsmanship. Jamie Williamson, whose whisky industry experience spans 15 years, said: “Our main goal with Batch No 1 was to create a range that appeals to various palates while maintaining the same uncompromising standards of quality. We believe […]
Fireball Whisky Plans Whisky from Losing Human Tears
The Sazarec-owned brand. Fireball Whisky is known for its cinnamon-flavored whisky. With its latest innovation, the brand will distill rival fans’ tears into Crierball, a whisky that will shoot up tension on game days. As part of the plan, Red Fireball Tear Collector personnel will pitch up near top NFL and collegiate rivalry games throughout November. The team will ask (weeping) fans on the end of the wrong outcome to […]
Angel’s Envy Releases Cask Strength Bourbon
Angel’s Envy has issued forth their newest release of Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon – the 13th edition of the series – with the 2024 version finished with two types of Port wine casks [ruby and tawny Port]. Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon was finished in the aforementioned Port casks, then bottled at 59.4% alcohol by volume [118.8 proof] and is said to offer notes of brown sugar, butterscotch, chocolate, […]
Scotch Whisky Distillers Feel Betrayed by UK Budget
In the Labour government’s budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an increase in duty on alcohol in 2025 in line with the Retail Price Index. This applies to alcohol with more than 1.2% ABV sold in the UK. The increase has stirred the Scotch Whisky industry. Many members of the UK beverage industry have expressed anger about the decision, stating that these new measures aren’t in keeping with the government’s campaign […]
Glengoyne Reveals Another Teapot Dram
Glengoyne Distillery has released another batch of whisky – the 10th – in their limited edition Teapot Dram series in which they honor an old distillery tradition where workers received daily drams throughout their shifts. Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch No 010 was matured exclusively in first-fill European and American Oak sherry casks, bottled at 59.4% alcohol by volume [118.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of cake and vanilla. […]
Loch Lomond Distillery Launches Waypoint Series
Loch Lomond has introduced a new whisky range called The Waypoint Series, distilled in swan neck stills and finished in Cognac casks. Each whisky represents a significant ‘waypoint’ in The Trossachs National Park. The first expression in the series pays tribute to the Falls of Falloch, a waterfall passing through the Glen of Falloch. Master distiller Michael Henry said he was inspired by the waterfall’s beauty and power, and its […]
Cotswolds Distillery Tends To The Royal Gardens With Highgrove Single Malt
Cotswolds Distillery has released a single malt whisky with heritage Plumage Archer barley, grown at the Highgrove Estate, the private residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Cotswold Highgrove Royal Gardens Single Malt Whisky began life from a vatting of Cotswolds Distillery single malt whisky, Plumage Archer barley was introduced to yield a ‘subtle but unique twist’ and it was then aged in active ex-red wine and first-fill bourbon […]
Bonhams to Auction ‘World’s Rarest’ Japanese Whiskies
In November, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris will sell one of the world’s rarest collections of Japanese whisky online. The auction is projected possibly fetching up to €1.2 million. Each bottle in Hanyu’s Malt Full Card Series has been signed by master distiller Ichiro Akuto, who selected the liquid for the collection. There are only a few sets of Hanyu’s Malt Full Card Series in the world. A […]
Berry Bros & Rudd Offers 25 Senses Of Places
London-based Berry Bros & Rudd has released Coasts & Shores – the second installment of their A Sense of Place whisky collection, with this installment celebrating 25 whiskies from 12 worldwide coastal distilleries. Berry Bros & Rudd’s Coasts & Shores includes whiskies from the famous coastal distillery locales such as Islay, famed for its smoky and peaty profiles [in this case, a whisky finished in Oloroso sherry] to more unique […]
Wild Atlantic Distillery Debuts Inaugural Whisky
The IslandMen 1921 will be the first whiskey produced by Wild Atlantic Distillery, a distillery located in Northern Ireland. This will be the first whiskey to be made in County Tyrone and Derry since 1921, and the brand hopes to restore the proud history of Irish whiskey distillation in the two counties. Wild Atlantic Distillery in Aghyaran, County Tyrone, began producing gin and vodka in 2019. Its first whiskey will […]
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