Whisky in a Can – WHo Is Doing It?
Whisky in a can! Some of the world’s largest whisky distilleries and bottlers are turning to cans. Just as six-pack beer snacked on the shelves, whiskies are now available.
Whisky distilleries all over the globe are swiping up new ways to deliver whisky. This time they are upping the competition to beer and sodas. In June this year, top Japanese distillery and bottler, Suntory, flushed out a new display for its renowned brand, Hakushu whisky. The whisky in a can!
In addition, this month the company rolled out a new top brand in the same format. Suntory has started sending tons of cans of Yamazaki whisky to the stores.
Truth is, just as how campers and weekend party fans grab a six-pack of beer or soda, so will they be grabbing their favorite whisky. Or may, they have been picking them up already!
Scotch in a Can – Whisky in a Can
One company is calling it ‘Scotch in a Can’. Scottish Spirits is based in Glasgow Scotland and in Ft Lauderdale USA. The distillery has been pushing its flavors in cans for some time. The distillery revealed in a recent announcement that it had secured licenses to distribute its ‘Scotch in a Can” in many US states,.These states include New York, New Jersey, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, California, and Hawaii.
This comes as no surprise when we found out that other companies like Jack Daniels were doing it too. It is the new way to take whisky around. The cans style has many disadvantages to bottled presentation. here are just a few
- Cheaper! Whisky in a can costs a lot less than bottled whisky
- Transport: How many six-packs can you pack in your suitcase? They are lighter and easier to take around.
- Fit neatly in the refrigerator.
Finally, the Irish are already doing it too. The Two Stacks “Dram in a Can” is the Irish way to say canned whisky. So, it is a global trend that will soon become as popular as any other canned beverage.
