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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]