As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, iconic Scottish hotel Gleneagles has collaborated with Glenfiddich to create a 49-year-old single malt Scotch whisky. As a tribute to the intertwined history of Gleneagles and the Scotch nation, the release is inspired by the onset of rail travel in Scotland, which enabled key developments in the whisky industry. It is available exclusively at the hotel’s Still Room bottle shop on a pre-order […]

Two hundred and fifty years ago, it was illegal to make Scotch whisky. Distilleries were forced to hide or were shuttered if discovered. Nevertheless, King George IV loved whisky. While visiting Scotland, he was impressed by its whisky distillers and introduced the Excise Act in 1823. It set licensing fees for stills, defined duty levels, and allowed warehouses to store whisky. Over 167 distilleries were licensed in 1824 but only […]

2024 is an amazing year for whisky enthusiasts as six Scotch whisky distilleries celebrate their bicentennial year. These whisky makers have come a long way, faced unprecedented obstacles, and have ravaged the tide to this triumphant milestone. According to a report by The Spirit Business, 167 distilleries received operational licenses during the establishment of the new law. Out of these distilleries registered in 1824, the year after licensed distillation was […]

Artist in Residence Distillerie (AIR) has opened its second location in Hawkesbury. The company has previously operated in Gatineau. Pierre Mantha says the company will eventually expand internationally. “I want this to be a local distillery. So, this will be the local Ontario distillery,” owner Pierre Mantha tells CTV News Ottawa. “You have an advantage when you’re in Ontario – for LCBO, it’s easier to get in. LCBO is the […]

A new blended whisky from the House of Suntory has just been released,  the Hibiki 40 Years Old. This is the oldest blended whisky the company has ever released. The new Suntory exclusive blend includes whiskies from all three Suntory distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita. Each whisky is aged over 40 years to produce an aromatic and flavorful blend. Tasters described the spirit as the culmination of decades of expertise […]

Using Chivas Brothers whisky in combination with Japan’s Masuizumi sake brewery, Chivas Regal Takumi Reserve combines Chivas whisky with sake’s ‘unique and delicate’ flavors. Masuizumi is a Japanese sake brewery with headquarters in Toyama. This product was made with casks previously intended for the brand’s last collaboration with Masuizumi, Line 8888. These ex-Chivas oak casks were filled with sake before they arrived back in Scotland for the final distillation. Sandy […]

Cirque du Soleil and The Macallan have partnered for the launch of two editions in their Harmony Collection. In celebration of The Macallan’s 200th anniversary, two expressions have been announced: Harmony Vibrant Oak, and Harmony Guardian Oak. While Harmony Vibrant Oak expressions are matured primarily in first-fill American oak barrels, Guardian Oak is aged primarily in first-fill European oak barrels, with some second-fill Sherry barrels thrown in. These whiskies demonstrate […]

A partnership between Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky and Netflix is partnering to allow Squid Game fans 21+ and whisky enthusiasts alike to choose their favorite player as part of the highly anticipated return of the critically acclaimed series. Squid Game’s partnership continues Johnnie Walker’s partnership program launched last month at the 76th Emmy Awards. The brand continues to redefine whisky’s impact across cultural spheres. Notably, there will be a limited-edition […]

The Dalmore has launched its Cask Curation Series Port Edition, a limited-edition triple malt aged in Symington port barrels. This collection is the second installment of the Dalmore Cask Curation Series, which celebrates The Dalmore’s “artistic vision and the role of casks sourced from the finest winemakers around the world”. “The life a cask has led is fundamental to the potential it represents to the whisky-maker, which is why The […]

The 10th Street Distillery has once again proven its excellence on the international stage. Its Triple Cask Single Malt has won the prestigious top award of “Best in Show, Double Gold” at the Whiskies of the World 2024 competition. As part of the judging, the award-winning whisky, nicknamed “Dragon”, stood out among hundreds of other world-class candidates, including Scotches, Irish whiskies, Rye and Bourbons, as well as Single Malts from […]

Since February, the new blackberry-flavored Crown Royal Canadian whisky was quietly appearing at select retailers. From that point until the official announcement of the new flavor of Crown Royal in March and beyond, brand fans have been trying to locate the new flavor of Crown Royal. It quickly became a hit on TikTok where people shared their thoughts on it, naming it, no pun intended, “The Drink of Summer 2024,” […]

Founded in 1824, this is the oldest single malt whisky to be released by the Glenlivet Distillery. Only 100 bottles of this limited-edition cask will be available for purchase, according to the distiller. According to the article, The Whisky Exchange was the exclusive retailer of the new release, which carries the full title: The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, First Edition: 55 Year Old. The Whisky Exchange sells the whisky in a […]