In conjunction with Diageo’s UK launch, Japanese whisky maker Kanosuke is launching a limited edition whisky expression. Kanosuke’s headquarters are located in Kagoshima, a region along Japan’s southern coast. The range includes Kanosuke Japanese Single Malt, Kanosuke Hioki Japanese Pot Still Grain Whisky, and the LE Kanosuke Single Malt 2023. In 2017, Yoshitsugu Komasa created […]
At the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, Spiritique will showcase two Cohobé expressions – Libération and Élévation. In a partnership with JP Aucher (Green Village L60) on the JP-GTR stand. Both Libération and Élévation are aged in small French oak barrels and have distinct flavors. The company plans to capitalize on the fast-growing world whisk(e)y […]
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, James Eadie and six Scottish producers have created a unique partnership. The agreement will explore 1920s distillation techniques used to produce whisky. In September, each distillery will launch a new spirit in a special collection. The new expressions will be inspired by a historic guide to Scotch whisky production from the […]
On the one hand, Glenfiddich offers affordable age-statement whiskies. On the other hand, there are high-end, ultra-aged, luxury single malts that cost a pretty penny but can be well worth it. Among the distillery’s single malt offerings, the Grand Series represents the pinnacle. It’s a collection of whiskies aged for decades in various types of […]
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has received a consent judgment in a Texas court that prohibits the company in question, Arkay Beverages, from producing and selling counterfeit Scotch. This is the latest instance in which the SWA has taken legal action to combat imitation and counterfeiting. A press note claimed that Arkay sold its fake […]
Elvis Presley liked Monty Python and sequined jumpsuits, but what he really liked – to his ultimate demise, perhaps – were banana, peanut butter and bacon sandwiches. Now, you can be just like the King and watch Monty Python in a sequined jumpsuit while enjoying a pint of Midnight Snack, flavored with the King’s Midnight […]
Johnnie Walker has collaborated with the 76th Emmy Awards airing on September 15, 2024, with the blended whisky, as the official spirits partner of the 76th Emmy Awards, creating “Johnnie Walker Blue Label experiences” for the event. The Johnnie Walker Blue Label experiences feature 2023 Emmy-winning actor and current Emmy nominee Ebon Moss-Bachrach, chef Courtney […]
In a new partnership with the Formula One group, Johnnie Walker continues to expand its responsible drinking initiative. Dubbed Join the Pact, the platform will receive impetus from the top racing program in the world. During the announcement ceremony, Nick Blazquez, President of Diageo in Africa and Asia, disclosed the ambits of the partnership. A […]