2026 could become one of the worst years for Scotch whisky and UK distilleries. The industry could once again become the subject of a trade war between the US and the UK. An approved suspension of an approved tariff hike expires that year. With 25 months remaining to the reinstatement of the 25% tariff on […]
In 2022, Red Bank debuted on Canada’s Atlantic Coast with Gary Briggs, Shawn Hiscott, and Rob Steele. The brand launched last year and has gained traction in the domestic market. This impulsed the team decided to begin exporting it internationally. The Emy Award winner turned whisky maker shared his thoughts with Decanter. He said: ‘The […]
Earlier this week, Shinju Spirits announced that Pronghorn Investment Management had invested in Shinju Japanese Whisky. This partnership has become the first Japanese whisky brand to join the portfolio of the firm. As a non-profit, Pronghorn provides economic and career development resources for Black-owned and -founded companies within the spirits industry. Its long-term vision is […]
Introducing Skrewball Whiskey’s new campaign: “Skrew the Usual”. As the world’s first peanut butter flavored whiskey, Skrewball wants people to break free from the norm and enjoy life’s flavors. With its ‘Skrew the Usual’ campaign, Skrewball Whiskey celebrates the essence of adventure and innovation. It encourages consumers to break out of monotony and live life […]
This whisky, dubbed Ardbeg Vintage Y2K, was made with some of the first spirits produced when Ardbeg began to produce again in 1999-2000. The Glenmorangie Company acquired the distillery in 1997, thus preventing its extinction. As part of the maturation process, the spirit was distilled in a retired pot still. Some believe that the equipment […]
Midleton Very Rare takes the fifth – the fifth Irish whiskey in the Silent Distillery Collection, that is – Chapter Five of the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection is a 49-year-old Irish whiskey that was originally distilled in 1973, two years before the Old Midleton Distillery ceased operations. The single pot still Irish whiskey […]
According to a press release, Eau Claire Distillery received a platinum medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The award was accredited to its Rupert’s Exceptional Whisky brand. It is the first Canadian distillery to receive the award. “To be recognized as the first Canadian distillery to achieve platinum status… This is an incredible […]
There’s always a glass of whisky on hand when Nick Offerman mentions whisky. Since 2014, the Parks and Recreation star has collaborated with Lagavulin – his favorite scotch. The distillery launched the new Offerman edition today. Almost 25 years ago, Offerman had his first experience with scotch at the Chicago Film Festival. At the time, […]