The news spurned by the media highlighting the launch of the Cask Whisky Association seems to have ruffled some feathers. Whisky traders are responding negatively to the association’s premise of protecting consumers from unscrupulous traders. Early this month, on September 21, the CWA was formed by whisky enthusiasts comprising experts from all levels of the […]
Irish whiskey behemoth brand, Bushmills, has released a pair of single malt Irish whiskies – a 15-year-old and a 21-year-old – to begin their World Wood Series. The Bushmills World Wood Series 15-year-old single malt was matured in both ex-bourbon first- and second-fill American oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and […]
Virginia Distillery Company has added a new expression to its Courage & Conviction line of whiskeys. The company recently announced the launch of its Double Cask Reserve. The new whiskey boasts a natural blending of spirits that were matured for at least five years in two different cask sets. The first expression was aged in […]
India’s Piccadily Distillery’s Indri was crowned the best whisky in the world at the Whiskies of the World Award. The Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2023 has been awarded the Best in Show, Double Gold. Piccadily Distillery has clinched another important award among alcoholic beverages. The Indian whisky maker received one of the most coveted premiums […]
The Cask Whisky Association was founded by a large group of entities related to the Scotch whisky. The association comprises two boards of directors formed by distilleries, cask distributors, whisky sales businesses, associations, enthusiasts, and critics. For years one of the most significant issues affecting the whisky industry has been cask regulations. Many consumers and […]
