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 […]
Biodynamic: Cuvée Luna is the distillery’s new flagship whisky. Waterford Distillery is certified by Demeter and the Organic Trust. The whisky is made from 100% Irish barley grown using regenerative biodynamic farming techniques. As the first certified biodynamic whisky in the world, Cuvée Luna builds upon the distillery’s regenerative farming program. The growth of chemical applications […]
According to a report in India, Pernod Ricard is considering selling its whisky brand Imperial Blue. When Just Drinks contacted the company, it refused to comment on the “rumors” about its plans. Other reports in the local business publication LiveMint, said that the group is looking to sell Imperial Blue whisky. This would allow it […]
Continuing its 200th-anniversary celebrations, The Macallan has unveiled the Time: Space Collection. The edition adds two new releases honoring the brand’s interpretation of time travel. However, each release is presented in bespoke vessels using ancient craftsmanship and modern engineering. The first spirit, Time: Space, is a dual chamber vessel that houses the oldest whisky released […]
Brave New Spirits has launched eight unique whiskies as part of the second batch of Whisky Heroes Collections. Six spirits will be available for general release, and two will be for select markets, including the UK and Germany. Following the success of the first batch earlier this year, the new collection features single malt and […]