Chivas Brothers-owned Longmorn Distillery has unveiled its oldest expression, in the form of a 30-year-old single malt. The spirit is considered an icon of the Speyside distillery’s 130-year history. In addition, the 30-year-old follows last year’s Lost in Time collection 30-year-old Longmorn single cask expression. According to a report by Spirit Business, the new expression […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
