Whiskey Articles
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Launches Ice Cream
It’s not every day that a whisky club creates ice cream but this Scottish society has decided to test the waters with a chili-based sorbet! The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SWWS) has partnered with a gelateria from Edinburg, Joelato, to make an experimental ice cream around its new chilli-infused dram. As is customary, people celebrate […]
Duty Increase on Scottish Whisky Comes into Effect
A recent duty increase on Scottish whisky has created ripples of dissatisfaction in the distillery district. Scotch whisky industry leaders have slammed a 10.1% rise in alcohol duty which came into effect this past August 1. However, politicians were taken by surprise at the industry’s response after the government had delayed the tax which was […]
Hudson Whisky Launches NY Mets Limited Edition
In an impressive partnership with the New York Mets, Hudson Whiskey announces its latest limited-edition The limited edition bottling of Hudson’s award-winning Bright Lights, Big Bourbon, as the “Official Bourbon of the Mets.” Bright Lights is produced and bottled in Hudson Valley, representing the character of the distillery that founded it, The whiskey has established […]
Chinese Whisky Makes it to UK Market
The expansion of Chinese whiskies to the external market has been a closed tabu for centuries, as the Chinese continue to restrict the distribution of their spirits within its geographical boundaries. However, top spirits retailer and distributor, The Whisky Exchange, has announced that it will offer the first Chinese whiskies – available in stores in […]
Maker’s Mark Aims To Make Their Mark
Beam Suntory-owned Maker’s Mark – a small-batch Kentucky bourbon produced in Loretto, Kentucky – is launching a new worldwide promotional campaign in 2024 but have already produced a snippet of what is yet to come. The first video in that promotion is entitled “They Say” [in six, 15 and 30-second versions] and will be seen […]