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 […]
Bentley and Macallan unveiled a new whisky bottle featuring a 180-degree twist. The Macallan Horizon release is made from glass, wood, aluminum, copper, leather, and whisky. With its unique name, The Macallan Horizon is the first product to emerge from the brand’s collaboration, characterized by Bentley‘s commitment to “craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation.” Macallan Horizon bottles […]
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. […]