The Whisky Magazine Awards 2024 were held at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London on Wednesday 20 March. As usual, showcasing the best people, places, and products in the whisky industry. Some of the industry’s legends attended the function to express their support. The annual award highlights the best in its categories in honor of their […]
The OurWhisky Foundation introduces Atonia’s Legacy: The Sarah Burgess Edition, the foundation’s first whisky made for its auction collection. It is a blended malt Scotch whisky celebrating the foundation’s mentorship program. There will only be one glass bottle created, which will be auctioned off as part of the Demeter Collection. Sarah Burgess, whisky maker at […]
The Port Ellen Distillery has reopened after over 40 years of silence. The Islay distillery closed in 1983 amid the Whisky Loch. Diageo has invested £185 million into the distillery, as well as Brora, which reopened in 2021. Both ghost distilleries are now open for business. After Port Ellen closed its doors in 1983, its […]
The Monarq Group and the Japanese whiskey company Nikka Whisky are expanding their partnership to launch their products in the Caribbean. Nikka and Monarq have been working together since last year when Monarq helped launch Nikka’s portfolio in the Mexican market. The two companies are now looking to extend their efforts in the Caribbean. As […]
Earlier this year, Bearface released its Triple Oak whisky for the first time in the UK. The Bearface Triple Oak whisky is distilled from 100% corn and matured in American oak barrels previously used for Bourbon whiskey. During distillation, three variants are available: medium toast, spicy medium toast, and heavy toast – a result of […]
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow – March 17, 2024 – but Jameson Irish Whiskey is beginning the celebration today with a big green bus that will tour throughout east London with BAFTA-award-winning Irish comedienne,, actress and brand ambassador Aisling Bea promoting the occasion. On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Bea will greet passengers onboard the double-decker […]
A corporate announcement revealed that Deerness Distillery Ltd has been awarded £246,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to help develop its $802,000 distillery. As of right now, construction at Deerness Distillery is underway. Located on a peninsula in the east end of the mainland, Deerness Distillery was founded by Stuart and Adelle Brown in 2016 […]
The latest innovation from Crown Royal is the Blackberry Flavored Whisky, a limited-edition release. The brand’s master blender hand-chosen Crown Royal whiskies and infused them with blackberry flavor. Canadian whisky brand adds this new spirit to its flavor portfolio for spring and summer. As the distillery explains, there are aromas of blackberry sauce with a […]