There are more than 150 components of whiskies in Nikka Nine Decades, including old malts from Yoichi Distillery and Miyagikyo Distillery, new grain whiskies from Moji, Satsumastukasa, and matured grain whiskies from Nishinomiya. “The number of whiskies accumulated since the establishment of the company is tremendous, with an age gap of nearly 90 years,” chief […]
This new release from Speyside’s Tamdhu Distillery is the first in a new series of whiskies dubbed the Dedication Collection. There are eight releases in the Dedication Collection; four in domestic markets and four in global travel retail. The 43 Years Old is a domestic release. Notably, three sherry oak casks are used to mature […]
With Whiskey Wash new platform, users can buy bottles of whisky at the lowest price, while retailers can find buyers without having to battle algorithms and ad spending. Mark Littler, owner of The Whiskey Wash, said: “The whisky market can be overwhelmingly complex and challenging to navigate. While most retailers and auctioneers provide excellent customer […]
The OurWhisky Foundation, Bar Convent Berlin’s official education partner, has released the schedule of educational talks for next week’s fair. In celebration of whisky being named the ‘spirit of honor’ at this year’s show, educational workshops, seminars, and panel discussions will highlight the category’s diversity in geographic origin, flavor, and those who make and sell […]
A new whisky course has been developed by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS). The Focus on Flavour course is released in partnership with The Edinburgh Whisky Academy (EWA). This online course and accompanying tasting pack are available to both SMWS members and nonmembers. New members can enroll for £75 while returning members can register […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]