
Glenfarclas Reveals 70-Year-Old
Speyside-based Glenfarclas Distillery has released their most elderly whisky to date – a 70-year-old single malt. Glenfarclas 70 Years Old was matured in a single first-fill sherry cask, bottled at 42.9% alcohol by volume [85.8 proof] and is aid to offer notes of coffee, dark chocolate and peat smoke. Only a mere 262 bottles of […]

The Glendronach Revives 21-Year-Old
The Glendronach has revived their 21-year-old single malt whisky with an ‘elevated’ design change. The newly re-designed The Glendronach Aged 21 Years single malt whisky was matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Andalucía, Spain, bottled at 48% alcohol by volume [96 proof] and is still said to offer notes […]
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Bushmills Reveals 2024 Causeway Collection
Bushmills Distillery has released eight single malt Irish whiskies – ranging from 10 to 223 years old – comprising their fifth annual Causeway Collection. Three of the eight new whiskies are dubbed ‘innovative’ for Bushmills Irish Whiskey: the 10 Year Old Barolo, the 2010 Double Moscatel, and the 22 Year Old Mizunara. Bushmills Barolo 10 Year Old is a Barolo wine cask finish while Bushmills 2010 Double Moscatel was initially […]

Artist in Residence Distillerie Rolls Out New Whisky
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 […]

Diageo Unveils Special Releases Of 2024
Worldwide spirits behemoth Diageo has launched their 2024 Special Releases collection of single malt Scotch whiskies with the theme of Spirited Xchange Second Edition, highlighting an exploration of flavors in Scotch malt production. Diageo’s 2024 Spirited Xchange Second Edition Special Releases features an octet of single malts that focuses on flavor exploration and cask combinations. Diageo’s 2024 Spirited Xchange Second Edition Special Releases includes a single malt from Mortlach called […]

House of Suntory Rolls Out Hibiki 40 Years Old
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 […]

Chivas Brothers Releases New Sake Whisky
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 […]

Macallan Debuts Cirque du Soleil-inspired Whiskies
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 […]

Angel’s Envy Is Three Times As Nice With Triple Oak Bourbon
Angel’s Envy already occupies the top end of many bourbon lovers lists and now they have added a new triple cask-finished version – Angel’s Envy Triple Oak – the first addition to the Angel’s Envy core lineup in more than a decade. Angel’s Envy Triple Oak contains bourbon aged between four and six years, finished in a combination of Hungarian oak [six months minimum], first-fill Chinkapin [six months minimum] and […]
Netflix’s Squid Game Partners With Johnnie Walker
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 launches New Cask Curation Series
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 […]
10th Street Distillery Wins Double Gold at Whiskies of the World
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 […]
Tasting the New Blackberry-flavored Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
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,” […]
The Glenlivet Rolls Out Oldest Whisky in Its History
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 […]
Kavalan Taiwanese Distillery Releases New Lán Whisky
As a tribute to its birthplace Yilan County, Taiwan, Taiwanese whisky producer Kavalan has added a floral-inspired single malt. The new spirit is named Lán after the Mandarin word for orchid. The expression is offered at 43% ABV in limited markets worldwide and was launched in Asia at the Hong Kong Whisky Festival, Korea Bar, and the Spirits Show. It was launched in Europe at Whisky Live Paris in September. […]
UK-Thailand Trade Agreement Trumps Big Win for Scotch whisky
A trade agreement has been signed between Thailand and the UK to increase trade and investment between the two countries, and Scotch is set to gain from it. UK trade minister Douglas Alexander signed the agreement alongside Thai trade minister Pichai Naripthaphan on 18 September in Bangkok. Thailand and the UK are working to make it easier for Thai companies to import UK food and drink. Businesses will be able […]
Nikka Whisky Partners With Park Hyatt Hotel
As the media predicted last year, premium drinks brands were well placed to partner with Japanese ski resorts due to the country’s tourist scene. Now Nikka whisky brand has stepped up a new corporation with Park Hyatt Hotel. The Drinks Business reported in February that significant investment was being made in Japan’s ski scene. The goal was to turn around the market for après ski, which has been neglected for […]
Glenfarclas Adds Third Entry To Decanter Series
Highland distillery Glenfarclas added the third entry in their annual decanter series – a rare 24-year-old single malt that was filled on New Year’s Day at the turn of the millennium. Glenfarclas 2000 was bottled at 47.7% alcohol by volume [95.4 proof] and is contained in the usual Scottish made Glencairn crystal decanter. Only 600 decanters of Glenfarclas 2000 are being made available for price points between $505 and $615.
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