Why the English Distillery Triumphed Over Scotch Brands
At the World Whiskies Awards, a single malt distilled in Norfolk beat Scottish rivals to win the title of best single malt in the world. The Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt is made by The English Distillery. Why did it triumph over other Scotch brands? The spirit contains 46 percent alcohol by volume and is […]
The Dalmore Carves Out New Luminary Series Whisky
The Dalmore has revealed the second chapter of its Luminary Series, a partnership with the V&A Dundee museum. The collaboration aims to bring together luminaries from the whisky and architecture worlds. Notably, two whiskies were created for the partnership, ‘The Rare’ and ‘The Collectible’, both presented in glass amber sculptures designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. […]
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Mystery Whisky Tasting Comes to Live at Okanagan College
On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Ogopogo Rotary Club of Kelowna will hold its annual Mystery Whisky Tasting. Participants will taste seven of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies. As whisky ambassador Mark Dixon explains, participants will be guided by a whisky ambassador through a mystery tasting of seven of Scotland’s single malt whiskies, some of which are up to 25 years old. “One of our experts from Scotland will take you […]
Better with Age Scotch Tasting Set to Go Live
Better with Age Scotch Tasting returns to CHATS Community and Home Assistance to Seniors. The fundraising event will be he;d on Wednesday, March 20 for whisky connoisseurs and everyday whisky drinkers alike. Notably, the program will feature local whisky sommelier Keith Scott and the Aurora Whisky Society. This in-person, interactive event will begin with a cocktail reception and end with a sit-down dinner prepared by chef Roger Wakileh. Doors open […]
Stefanie Holt Heads Mangrove Global Whisky Portfolio
International whisky distributor Mangrove Global has chosen Stefanie Holt to spearhead its world whisky portfolio. Mangrove’s distributes many whisky brands including Stauning, Abasolo, Bearface and Yamazakura. Having worked for the company for more than five years, Holt possesses extensive brand advocacy experience. She will lead Mangrove’s whisky brands across promotion, marketing, and sales to both on- and off-trade. Holt said: “My job is to take new and existing whisky drinkers […]
Angel’s Envy Makes People Envious In Edinburgh And London
Angel’s Envy is making people envious in Edinburgh and London as they collaborate with bars in those two cities to celebrate the Manhattan cocktail until Wednesday, February 21, 2024. More than 21 bars in the two cities will be making their versions on the cocktail [typically consisting of bourbon, sweet vermouth and bitters] while using Angel’s Envy Bourbon – with each drink claimed to be priced from $13. The participating […]
The Dalmore 12 – Special Single Malt Whisky
The Dalmore 12 is a 12-year-old single malt scotch, a whisky of the highland variety. As with other single malts, Dalmore 12’s alcoholic content hovers between 40% and 50%. The “12” in its name refers to the amount of time the spirit spent aging in barrels. A master distiller has transformed three ingredients, barley, water, and yeast, into something sweet, fruity, and unique. Notably, Dalmore 12 is a popular single […]
New York’s Great Jones Collabs With NY Winery For Bourbon
New York City-based distillery Great Jones Distilling has collaborated with Long Island-based Wölffer Estate Vineyard to create Great Jones x Wölffer Estate Cask Finished Bourbon. Great Jones x Wölffer Estate Cask Finished Bourbon is a blend of four-to-seven-year-old straight bourbon finished for more than a year in the Estate’s Caya Cabernet Franc barrels, bottled at 44% alcohol by volume [88 proof] and is said to offer notes of dark cherry, […]
Longmorn Debuts A Pair Of Whiskies
Speyside whisky distiller Longmorn has released a pair of new single malts single-batch whiskies – Longmorn 18 Years Old and Longmorn 22 Years Old – both whiskies were aged in American oak casks. Longmorn 18 Years Old was bottled at cask strength 57.6% [115.2 proof] alcohol by volume and is said to contain notes of apples, apricots, milk chocolate and toffee. Longmorn 22 Years Old was also bottled at cask […]
Chivas Brothers Continues Luxury Whisky Growth
Scotch whisky company Chivas Brothers has released its H1 FY24 financial results, reporting a -6% fall in organic net sales from July to December 2023. As a result of normalization of the market and inventory following two years of exceptional growth, the company is continuing to outperform the market thanks to its strong whisky portfolio and global reach. Despite significant global market fluctuations, Chivas Brothers has maintained a robust +11% […]
Wenzel Whiskey Wins at World Whisky Awards
“Wheated Two” from Wenzel Whiskey won the Best American Blended Limited Release award at the World Whisky Awards. The brand was compared to many spirits from around the world. This year’s World Whisky Awards were held in Louisville on Feb. 8. Whisky Magazine launched the award program to “commend the best whiskies across more than 20 categories.” This year, the entries were judged blindly by independent spirits experts. Wenzel Whiskey […]
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery Debuts New Filey Bay STR
One of North Yorkshire’s single malt whisky distilleries has expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new STR-finished whisky. Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery continues to build on its performing whisky, the Filey Bay STR series. The Filey Bay STR Finish Batch #4, 46% vol, builds on the success of Batch #3, which won: Platinum at the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, Gold medal at the New York World Wine […]
The Glenlivet Unites AI, Blockchain, and Whisky
In an announcement on Feb. 13, the distributor announced that it would be selling 12 bottles from a special whisky collection with custom labels created by AI, and a blockchain-based marketplace to guarantee provenance and traceability. For each bottle of whiskey they sell, digital certificates of authenticity and ownership will be created through a marketplace called The Whisky Exchange Cabinet, which uses NFTs and blockchain technology. According to The Drinks […]
Chichibu Distillery Gets New Partner
As Speciality Drinks leaves the supply chain, Chichibu Distillery has opened a new partnership to handle its British presence. The new partner, Speciality Brands, will become the exclusive UK distributor of the firm’s small batch whisky. The agreement will into effect this April 2024. Chris Seale, who represented Speciality Brands in the deal, says the company is “thrilled to join forces with Chichibu.” “This partnership aligns seamlessly with our mission […]
Bruichladdich Rolls Out New Whisky Expressions
Bruichladdich whisky distillery has added two new spirits to its whisky portfolio. Earlier on Wednesday, February 7, the company announced the launch of an 18-year-old and a 30-year-old expression. Both single malt releases were aged exclusively on Islay. In 2001, Bruichladdich reopened its doors, placing focus on using locally grown barley, 50 percent of which comes from Islay. These two whiskies were also the first to be released under the […]
Port Ellen Distillery Reborns with 44-year-old Whiskies
Like a phoenix, Port Ellen Distillery will reopen its doors in fine style marked by the launching of two 44-year-old whiskies. First established in 1825, the distillery closed operations in 1983 but will resume production thanks to major investments from Diageo. The project is online for a mid-March relaunch. Notably, the distillery has released a limited edition for the re-opening. Port Ellen Gemini consists of two bottles: Gemini Original and […]
Scapegrace Distillery Wins More Medals
According to a press release emitted by Scapegrace Distilling Co., the distillery won a new award at the World Whiskey Awards held overnight in London. An expression from the brand, Ephemeral whiskey, has won gold in the New Zealand Single Cask Category. Scapegrace Co-Founder Mark Neal was upbeat about the win and toasted to another medal. He said: “We’re absolutely thrilled with this really significant recognition at the world’s top […]
Whisky Global Boasts 24 Whisky Brands
Kelowna’s Laurel Packinghouse hosted Whisky Global on Saturday, Feb. 3. This event featured whiskies from 24 different producers including Okanagan Spirits as well as companies from Canada, the United States, Scotland, and Finland. “We are celebrating and educating everybody on all things whisky, from around the globe,” said Feaster event producer Hannah Stephens. With the success of Saturday’s event, Feaster plans to expand the event to Calgary and Toronto as […]
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