As it works to increase its bottle output by 2027, Slovenian distillery Broken Bones has installed a new mash tun, fermenter, and pot still. Within three years, Broken Bones hopes to produce more than 20,000 bottles of whisky annually using the new equipment. The distillery produces gins and two whiskies, one peated and one unpeated. […]
In elegant surroundings, The Macallan unveiled its oldest single malt whisky, The Reach, on Friday, February 23. First produced in 1940, The Reach captures a moment in time and the enduring spirit that has driven the brand for almost 200 years. Featuring 81 years of history, The Reach is a masterpiece for Nigerian whisky connoisseurs. […]
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, Irish whiskeymaker Bushmills has released a 36-year-old whiskey – Bushmills Hill Street Edition – but only for those who can be in Belfast this weekend. Bushmills Hill Street edition is a 36-year-old Irish whiskey, re-casked in a sherry hogshead in 2001, bottled at 48% alcohol by volume […]
SMWS has released five whiskies selected by an all-women tasting panel to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024. The SMWS intends to donate 5% of the profits from the sales to the OurWhisky Foundation. The non-profit organization seeks to empower and support women in the whiskey industry. An all-female tasting panel was held at the society’s […]
James Saxon has been appointed Whisky Making Director at Compass Box. Saxon joined the company as a whisky maker in January and will replace Glaser, a shareholder who has decided to exit the company in April. Notably, a number of expressions have been developed by Saxon since joining the company. These whiskies include Flaming Heart […]
Cardhu Distillery in Speyside celebrates its Bicentenary with a 12-year-old whisky matured in ex-wine barrels, coinciding with a free event on International Women’s Day. A live concert backdrop is accompanied by a cocktail masterclass, guided tastings, expert panels, and a cocktail masterclass highlighting the distillery’s rich history and inspiring women. The event celebrates the distillery’s […]
The Lost in Time collection by The Whisky Exchange features eight single malts from Speyside distilleries. In cooperation with Chivas Brothers, the range offers a glimpse into the whisky making history of a bygone era. Almost every expression in the collection is aged between 20 and 33 years and comes from a single cask. Among […]
Over the next three years, the SWA will contribute £300,000 to establish Community Alcohol Plans in high-harm areas across the country. The plans address local requirements and focus on three key pillars of activity to reduce alcohol-related harm. The activities include providing positive activities for children and young people, creating retail signage and providing training […]