Lowland-based whisky distillery Bladnoch has signed up for a new three-year distribution arrangement with Maison Villevert to promote the whisky in France. Bladnoch enjoyed a re-launch of the distillery in 2016 after its purchase by Australian businessman David Prior and now will collaborate with Cognac-based Maison Villevert. Currently, distillery’s whiskies are available in more than […]
A new whisky is in town, Slanj – founded by brothers Brian and Craig Halley along with their friend Stuart Montgomerie – is a new blended Scotch whisky brand. The name comes from the Scottish word for toast ‘slàinte’, which means ‘health’ (pronounced Slanj-a-va in English). Additionally, independent blender and bottler Douglas Laing & Co. […]
Falkland Whisky has released The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt their first-ever single malt – which was distilled in an undisclosed Speyside distillery. The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt was matured in refill Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Spain, bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof] and is said to contain notes of citrus, […]
UK-based spirits behemoth Diageo has signed a multi-year deal with USA-based Live Nation Entertainment to become the official spirits partner of 16 live music events and festivals across the UK, including Download, Wireless, Reading and Leeds, Latitude, Wilderness and Parklife. Some of the Diageo brand experiences to be found at festivals this summer include the […]
Denmark-based distillery Stauning has revealed a new look for their core R.Y.E. and Høst whiskies to celebrate the distillery’s 20th anniversary. The new packaging design combines Scandinavian-themed elements along with an updated brand symbol reflects the story of the brand’s nine founders. Beginning in late summer 2025, the new Stauning Whisky is expected to launch […]
Chivas Brothers is offering summer touring visitor experiences at four of their distilleries across Scotland – Island distillery Scapa, Aberlour Distillery in the Highlands, and two Speyside distilleries, The Glenlivet and Strathisla. Chivas Brothers distilleries’ summer experiences are available until October 31, 2025 [aka Halloween] and range in cost from $25 to $1,640, depending on […]
Glenfarclas Distillery has re-entered global travel retail (GTR) fray since taking a hiatus more than five years ago during the Covid pandemic. Glenfarclas has partnered with Scotland-based Ian Macleod Distillers to create a special collection designed for the travel retail market that will include a Glenfarclas 11-year-old ($70 per one-liter bottle) and a Glenfarclas 16-year-old […]
Glenfiddich has released a 65-year-old single malt Scotch whisky – Glenfiddich 1959 – to celebrate their collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One team. 1959 is the first year Aston Martin competed in Formula One. Glenfiddich 1959 launches ahead of tomorrow’s 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone but was initially unveiled last year at the […]