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Bruichladdich’s Greener Still is distilled from a combination of organic, biodynamic and Bere barley - [Whisky Week Begins Next Week](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-week-begins-next-week) - 2026 Whisky Week begins next week in Scotland as it tours Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. 2026 Whisky Week offers tastings, tours and a variety of exclusive experiences. 2026 Whisky Week begins in Aberdeen on Thursday, August 20, 2026, where it will remain until Sunday, August 30, 2026. Simultaneously, in Glsagow, 2026 Whisky Week will begin - [Stetson Debuts Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/stetson-debuts-bourbon) - Longtime - born in 1865 - iconic cowboy hatmaker Stetson has collaborated with Kentucky-based Lofted Spirits to produce their first-ever bourbon. Stetson Kentucky Straight Bourbon blends bourbons from both Bardstown and Green River distilleries to create a high-rye bourbon blend aged for an average of seven years, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] - [House Of Hazelwood Adds To Legacy Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/house-of-hazelwood-adds-to-legacy-collection) - House of Hazelwood adds Calm Waters - a 1992 Speyside-inspired blended Scotch malt whisky - to their Legacy Collection. House of Hazelwood Calm Waters 1992 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is a blend of Speyside malt whiskies bottled at 52.1% alcohol by volume [104.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of fennel, licorice and toffee. - [World Celebrates International Beer Day](https://whiskycritic.com/world-celebrates-international-beer-day) - The world celebrates International Beer Day today - August 7, 2026 - and beer behemoth AB InBev took time out from their busy money-making schedule to release a “Cheers to Beer” promotional campaign featuring all of their beers. The 90-second promo showcases several of their high-profile beers such as Stella Artois and Michelob Ultra in - [Jim Beam Debuts Creator Campus At Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/jim-beam-debuts-creator-campus-at-distillery) - James B. Beam Distilling is creating a Creator Campus at the 400-acre Kentucky-based distillery home where Jim Beam and Knob Creek bourbons are also created. For the Creator Campus, Jim Beam is inviting content creators and others to apply for an opportunity to create original work at the Clermont, Kentucky campus - specifically appealing to - [The Macallan Launches Coconuts](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-launches-coconuts) - Speyside-based The Macallan goes coconuts with The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Fresh Coconut and The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Toasted Coconut - the final duo of whiskies for their Harmony Collection. Both single malt Scotch whiskies were matured in sherry seasoned American oak casks and ex-bourbon barrels and are said to impart notes - [Aston Martin Receives Upgrade Before 2026 Dutch Grand Prix: Another Glenfiddich Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/aston-martin-receives-upgrade-before-2026-dutch-grand-prix-another-glenfiddich-whisky) - Watching Aston Martin's Formula One results so far in the 2026 season have given followers of the team many reasons to drink, so official Scotch sponsor Glenfiddich has obliged with the creation of a second whisky - a 16-year-old single malt - in their collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One team. The 16-year-old joins - [Jameson Signs With NFL](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-signs-with-nfl) - Jameson Irish whiskey added another football league to their sponsorship stable as they were named the official spirits sponsor of the National Football League (NFL), joining their already existing sponsorships of the English Football League (EFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS). The new multi-year agreement between Jameson and the NFL begins with the start of - [The Balvenie Bottles Up The Fifty](https://whiskycritic.com/the-balvenie-bottles-up-the-fifty) - The Balvenie Distillery has released The Third Edition - the third and final installment in The Fifty Collection. The Fifty Collection The Third Edition is a blend of three casks, each aged for 50 years and including a European oak refill butt and an American oak hogshead, both filled in 1973, alongside an American oak - [Glenfarclas Reveals Final Whisky Of Anniversary Trilogy](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfarclas-reveals-final-whisky-of-anniversary-trilogy) - Speyside-based Glenfarclas Distillery has released Glenfarclas 190 - the final whisky in their Anniversary Trilogy - which previously included Glenfarclas 175 and Glenfarclas 185. Glenfarclas 190 was matured in ex-sherry casks, bottled at 51.4% alcohol by volume [102.8 proof] and is said to emit notes of dark chocolate, caramel and toffee. Only 15,000 bottles of - [Cutty Sark Entices Adventure](https://whiskycritic.com/cutty-sark-entices-adventure) - Venerable old school blended Scotch whisky brand Cutty Sark has launched a new promotional campaign enticing people to ‘Follow Your Spirit of Adventure’ by deviating from the ordinary and pursuing new adventures - presumably involving a purchase of Cutty Sark. Cutty Sark is named after the famous ship of yore and the blended Scotch whisky - [Old Forester Unveils 117 Series Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/old-forester-unveils-another-117-series-bourbon) - Old Forester has added Old Forester Triple Char Kentucky Straight Bourbon to their 117 series. Old Forester Triple Char Kentucky Straight Bourbon is the first bourbon to emerge from their distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. The 117 Series features experimental creations and/or unusual cask finishes. Old Forester Triple Char Kentucky Straight Bourbon has been aged in - [Boann Debuts Stillness For Marks & Spencer](https://whiskycritic.com/boann-debuts-stillness-for-marks-spencer) - Irish whiskey distillery Boann has collaborated with UK-based department store Marks & Spencer [M&S] to launch its own-label Irish whiskey brand, Stillness, to be made available exclusively to M&S customers and in M&S locations across Ireland and the UK. Boann Distillery also supplies Irish Cream Liqueur to M&S. Boann Distillery Stillness Irish Whiskey is a - [Bulleit 87 Blends Bourbon And Rye](https://whiskycritic.com/bulleit-87-blends-bourbon-and-rye) - Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has released ‘87 - a blend of both bourbon and rye whiskey - which is named after the year Bulleit was founded, 1987. For Bulleit '87, the bourbon was aged, barreled and distilled in Shelbyville, Kentucky, while the rye was distilled and aged in Indiana before winding up in Shelbyville. Both bourbon - [Velvet Old Fashioned Emerges From Port Of Leith](https://whiskycritic.com/velvet-old-fashioned-emerges-from-port-of-leith) - Edinburgh-based Port of Leith Distillery has released Table Whisky, Velvet Old Fashioned, a ready-to-serve [RTS] cocktail featuring Table Whisky single grain Scotch. Port of Leith Table Whisky, Velvet Old Fashioned also touts a tad of Pedro Ximénez Sherry, was canned at 32% alcohol by volume [64 proof] and is said to produce notes of dark - [Bardstown Brings The Pineapple](https://whiskycritic.com/bardstown-brings-the-pineapple) - Bardstown Bourbon Company brings out the pineapple for the summer with Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finished - a bourbon finished in Caribbean pineapple rum casks - and also the initial foray in their Finishing Series. Bardstown Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finished is named after the Victoria pineapple variety, is a blend of bourbon aged 10-11 years and - [Penelope Crosses The Pond](https://whiskycritic.com/penelope-crosses-the-pond) - Penelope Bourbon is crossing the pond and will be made available in the UK. Penelope is distilled in the Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based distillery owned by Kansas-based spirits behemoth MGP, whose subsidiary, Luxco, is the official owner of the Penelope brand. Previously, Penelope had only been available sporadically in the UK, but now the brand’s full core - [Berry Bros Goes Auld And Bold](https://whiskycritic.com/berry-bros-goes-auld-and-bold) - London-based Berry Bros & Rudd has released the ‘Auld and the Bold’ - a collection of 20 single-cask whiskies [along with rums and a Cognac] intended to celebrate Scotland’s whisky traditions and a new generation of distillers - as the latest installment in Berry Bros’ Odyssey series, launched in 2024. Berry Bros & Rudd Odyssey - [Fireball Fires Up Sneaks](https://whiskycritic.com/fireball-fires-up-sneaks) - Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is flashing some fancy footwork for summer with the introduction of their so-called “Fireball Sneaks” - black and red Fireball-branded high tops with flame designs which also feature a custom-built compartment designed to hold Fireball's new Stash Flask. The Fireball Stash Flask was recently released and is described as a “lightweight, flexible, - [The Lakes Debuts Chocolatier In The UK](https://whiskycritic.com/the-lakes-debuts-chocolatier-in-the-uk) - 15-year-old English distillery The Lakes has released Chocolatier - a limited edition single malt whisky - in the UK [after an initial release in Australia]. The Lakes Chocolatier was matured in a sherry cask, bottled at 51% alcohol by volume [102 proof] and is said to contain notes of butterscotch, milk chocolate and peach. The - [Glenfiddich Embarks On Voyage](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfiddich-embarks-on-voyage) - Glenfiddich Distillery has unveiled a re-designed Voyage Collection intended for global travel retail (GTR) venues. Glenfiddich's Voyage Collection consists of four single malt whiskies - Warehouse Eight Solera, 12-year-old Rum Cask Finish, 15-year-old Sherry Cask Finish, and 18-year-old Port Cask Finish. Glenfiddich Warehouse Eight Solera has no age statement, was bottled at 40% alcohol by - [Ardnamurchan Appears From The Heart Cut](https://whiskycritic.com/ardnamurchan-appears-from-the-heart-cut) - London-based independent bottler, The Heart Cut has produced their 24th release - a single cask from 12-year-old Ardnamurchan Distillery located on the western coast of Scotland. The Heart Cut #24 Ardnamurchan was matured exclusively in a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask, bottled at 52% alcohol by volume [104 proof] and is said to contain notes of - [Final Talisker Single Malt Emerges In Connoisseurs Choice Series](https://whiskycritic.com/final-talisker-single-malt-emerges-in-connoisseurs-choice-series) - Scotland-based independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice series will add their final Talisker single malt - a 39-year-old whisky - to the series. The Isle of Skye-based Talisker Distillery was matured in a refill sherry butt, bottled at 51.4% alcohol by volume [102.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of black pepper, cloves, - [Buffalo Trace Goes To Summer Camp](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-goes-to-summer-camp) - Camp Buffalo Trace Distillery is going to summer camp - or rather, offering adults a summer camp experience by combining the typical summer camp activities with bourbon education and an overnight stay at the distillery in Kentucky. Dubbed Camp Buffalo Trace, the adult summer camp is open to adults aged 21 years and older and - [Hip Whips Out Flasks](https://whiskycritic.com/hip-whips-out-flasks) - UK-based Hip has released a quartet of flask-style bottlings of whisky and rum featuring some notable whisky distilleries. The Hip quartet consists of a 12 Year Old Tomintoul, matured in a refill sherry butt and bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof]; a 13 Year Old Bowmore, matured in refill bourbon barrels and also - [Barton 1792 Doubles Down](https://whiskycritic.com/barton-1792-doubles-down) - Kentucky-based Barton 1792 Distillery has released a pair of new additions - a Kentucky Straight Rye and XV, a 15-year-old cask strength bourbon - to their lineup. Barton 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is the distillery's first-ever straight rye product uses rye from Europe and North America, was bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 - [Torres Preps For World Cup Round Of 8 With Greatness Of 10](https://whiskycritic.com/torres-preps-for-world-cup-round-of-8-with-greatness-of-10) - Spain-based Juan Torres Master Distillers has released the Greatness of 10 - a limited edition series of label designs for their core 10 Grand Reserva brandy - each festooned with the flags of 10 countries with World Cup cred - nine of them actually in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and one [Italy] not. The - [Aberfeldy Reveals White Port Cask 24-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/aberfeldy-reveals-white-port-cask-24-year-old) - Highland-based Aberfeldy Distillery has released a 24-year-old single malt whisky which has spent some time maturing in white Port casks as the most recent addition to their Exceptional Cask Series. Aberfeldy 24 Year Old White Port Double Cask was matured in white Port casks, bottled at 50.7% alcohol by volume [101.4 proof] and is said - [Isle Of Harris Debuts Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/isle-of-harris-debuts-single-malt) - 11-year-old Independent Scotland-based Isle of Harris Distillery will release a lightly peated single malt Scotch as a new core whisky for their distillery. Isle of Harris Single Malt Whisky was matured in both ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of peat and - [Kilchoman Debuts 11-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/kilchoman-debuts-11-year-old) - Islay-based Kilchoman Distillery has released a lightly peated [20 ppm - phenol parts per million] 11-year-old Rockside single malt whisky. Kilchoman Rockside 11-Year-Old was matured in both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, citrus and walnuts. Kilchoman Rockside 11-Year-Old is being - [Kavalan Solist Madeira Cask Shows Up In Travel Retail](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-solist-madeira-cask-shows-up-in-travel-retail) - Taiwan-based Kavalan has released Kavalan Solist Madeira Cask - a limited edition single malt matured in first-fill Madeira casks - for travel retail venues. Kavalan Solist Madeira Cask was bottled between 50% and 59% alcohol by volume [100-118 proof] depending on the single cask used and is said to contain notes of almond, butter and - [Buffalo Trace Unveils Prohibition Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-unveils-prohibition-collection) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has released their third Prohibition Collection - a set of five whiskies produced at the George T Stagg Distillery during Prohibition, from 1920 to 1933 - Henry Watterson, Kentucky River, John G Carlisle, Walter B Duffy and Cove Spring. The George T Stagg Distillery was one of only six distilleries granted licenses - [Bulleit Rye Reveals 20-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/bulleit-rye-reveals-20-year-old) - Bulleit Distilling Company has released a limited edition 20-year-old straight rye version of Bulleit Frontier Whiskey - the oldest rye to date from the Diageo-owned distillery. Bulleit 20-Year-Old Straight Rye was created using uses Bulleit's 95% rye mashbill - distilled in Indiana and aged in Kentucky - before being bottled at an eye-watering 68.5% alcohol - [Heineken Dumbs It Down For World Cup In American Cities](https://whiskycritic.com/heineken-dumbs-it-down-for-world-cup-in-american-cities) - The Netherlands-based Heineken has produced a promotional campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to "help" American football fans properly enjoy and understand the game after the USMNT advanced to the Round of 16 with a win over Bosnia and Herzegovina while the Dutch departed and must watch the remainder of the tournament after their - [Four Roses Gets Experimental](https://whiskycritic.com/four-roses-gets-experimental) - Four Roses has turned experimental with the inaugural release of their Experimental Series No. 001 - finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Four Roses Experimental Series No.001 is a Kentucky straight bourbon made with a rye-laden OBSK mash bill, matured for six years, finished in the aforementioned Japanese Mizunara oak barrels and bottled at 52% - [Bacardi Goes All In On Teeling](https://whiskycritic.com/bacardi-goes-all-in-on-teeling) - Spirits behemoth Bacardi has purchased the remaining stake of ownership in family-owned Teeling Distillery, producers of Irish whiskey, from founding brothers Jack and Stephen Teeling. Bacardi initially purchased a minority stake in the Dublin-based Irish whiskey producer in 2017 and gradually increased ownership to become the majority shareholder in 2023. Bacardi claims that the Teeling - [Jim Beam Shacks Up With Formula One And Cadillac](https://whiskycritic.com/jim-beam-shacks-up-with-formula-one-and-cadillac) - Jim Beam - the official spirits partner of Formula One backmarkers, Cadillac - has produced a promotional video campaign entitled “Better View,” [which is presumably a reference to the better view one gets from behind the pack]. Jim Beam has had a rough year, having to shutter parts of their distillery to begin the year, - [Whisky 1901 Brings Out The Ledger](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-1901-brings-out-the-ledger) - UK-based independent bottler Whisky 1901 has launched their inaugural whisky range - The Ledger Series - featuring whiskies from six Scottish distilleries. Whisky 1901's Ledger Series includes whiskies from Ardmore, Dailuaine, Glen Garioch, Invergordon, Miltonduff and Tamnavulin - with each whisky boasting an age statement anywhere from 11 to 21 years. The Whisky 1901 Ledger - [Anheuser-Busch InBev Says Goooooooollllllll!!! To Bars And 2026 World Cup](https://whiskycritic.com/anheuser-busch-inbev-says-goooooooollllllll-to-bars-and-2026-world-cup) - Anheuser-Busch InBev gives cheers to bars that show 2026 World Cup matches with a video tribute to the varying emotions that inevitably come along for the ride with every World Cup match. AB InBev’s “Cheers to Bars” tries to put images to words when words fail during any World Cup match with a wide variety - [Sazerac Is Ready For Summer With RTD Trio](https://whiskycritic.com/sazerac-is-ready-for-summer-with-rtd-trio) - Summer officially arrived this week and Sazerac is ready with the release of a trio of new ready-to-drink (RTD) canned spirits - two of them whiskey-based. The RTD trio are Buckhorn Whiskey Lemonade, Endless Afternoon Whiskey Lemonade and the vodka-based Lovebug Hard Cream Soda. Buckhorn Whiskey Lemonade combines Buckhorn’s blended whiskey with real lemon juice - [The Macallan Shows Up At Harrods](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-shows-up-at-harrods) - Speyside-based The Macallan has ventured outside their travel retail venue comfort zone - sorta - by opening a boutique in London luxury department store, Harrods - their first-ever UK boutique outside of travel retail. The Macallan’s new boutique occupies a space on Harrods’ ground floor and will offer a range of rare and limited-edition whiskies, - [Blade And Bow 12-Year-Old Takes A Bow](https://whiskycritic.com/blade-and-bow-12-year-old-takes-a-bow) - Kentucky-based Blade and Bow has released a new blended bourbon - 12-Year Solera Reserve - as an annual limited release. Blade and Bow 12-Year Solera Reserve was created at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville. Blade and Bow 12-Year Solera Reserve was blended using a Solera finishing process in a quartet of wine and spirit barrels: - [The Most Interesting Man Surfaces For Father's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/the-most-interesting-man-surfaces-for-fathers-day) - The Most Interesting Man in the World - most well known as the spokesman of Dos Equis’ ongoing “Stay Thirsty” promotional campaign, has surfaced for Father's Day alongside the Grammy-nominated Música Mexicana band Fuerza Regida. In a promotional video called “The Most Interesting Origins”, the "The Man" interacts within actual archival footage of Fuerza Regida, - [Old Pulteney Brings Out The Old In Old Pulteney](https://whiskycritic.com/old-pulteney-brings-out-the-old-in-old-pulteney) - Highland-based Old Pulteney has released a pair of single malt whiskies - a 30 Year Old and a 50 Year Old - as part of the distillery’s celebration of their 200th anniversary. Old Pulteney 50 Year Old was matured in American oak casks with a splash of seasoning in a European oak cask, bottled at - [BAM! - Coors Releases Blended American Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/bam-coors-releases-blended-american-malt) - The USA is taking on Australia in their second match of the 2026 World Cup today and just in time, Molson Coors has released their blended American malt whiskey for fans to consume whilst watching the match, but, alas, - only if they reside in Colorado or Illinois. The first product to emerge from the - [Tormore Begins Whisky Revival](https://whiskycritic.com/tormore-begins-whisky-revival) - Speyside-based Tormore Distillery is in revival mode with the release of a trio of single malt whiskies - Tormore 12 Year Old, Tormore 16 Year Old Sherry Cask and the non-age statement Tormore Timeless - after the distillery's 2022 purchase from Pernod Ricard by London-based Elixir Distillers. Tormore Distillery whiskies had primarily been used as - [International Martini Day Arrives On Saturday](https://whiskycritic.com/international-martini-day-arrives-on-saturday) - It is a triple holiday weekend approaching as first, Juneteenth arrives on Friday, followed closely by International Martini Day on Saturday - leading, predictably, to many a happy hour Espresso Martini being poured on that day while people enjopy themselves during the third holiday - watching 2026 World Cup matches. Juneteenth celebrates the day - - [The Macallan Joins Forces With The Marsdens](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-joins-forces-with-the-marsdens) - The Macallan Distillery has joined forces with the Marsdens - specifically, actor James Marsden and his son, Jack - for a promotional campaign called ‘Drink of a Generation’. The cinematic promotional campaign features both The Macallan's Sherry Oak 25- and 30-year-old single malts. The Macallan Sherry Oak 25 Years Old is available for $2,785 per - [Cotswolds In Seventh Heaven With Newest Hearts & Crafts Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/cotswolds-in-seventh-heaven-with-newest-hearts-crafts-whisky) - English whiskymaker Cotswolds Distillery has released the seventh whisky in their Hearts & Crafts series - which highlights 19th century arts and crafts in the Cotswolds area - this time with a whisky aged in Madeira casks. Cotswolds Hearts & Crafts Madeira Cask Single Malt Whisky was matured in American oak ex-Madeira casks, bottled at - [Miller Preps For Dad's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/miller-preps-for-dads-day) - Miller Lite celebrates this weekend's upcoming Dad's Day - aka Father’s Day - with a promotion dubbed Miller Lite Fix Pack, encouraging dads to spend more time with their kids by providing gifts they can repair together. The Miller Lite Fix-Pack is “a limited-edition Father's Day gift that combines the things Dads love most: spending - [Crown Royal Brings It](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-brings-it) - Diageo-owned Canadian blended whisky Crown Royal is "bringing it" with a new promotional video, entitled "Bring It", as part of the new campaign. Crown Royal's “Bring It” is set in a Texas honky-tonk and features appearances by Canadian country artist Ryan Langdon and Randy Savvy of the Compton Cowboys. The promotional campaign will be launched - [Forget 6-7 - Kaikyo Hatozaki Releases 5-6](https://whiskycritic.com/forget-6-7-hatozaki-releases-5-6) - Japanese Kaikyō Distillery Hatozaki has released 5-6 - the fifth and sixth limited editions of their experimental Omakase Collection whisky series which showcases the Japanese dining tradition of Omakase – meaning ‘the choice is in your hands’ - both featuring the sakura (cherry blossom) season. Additionally, for the first time, Kaikyō’s Hatozaki Omakase Collection will - [Hennessy Debuts VSC - Very Special Cocktails](https://whiskycritic.com/hennessy-debuts-vsc-very-special-cocktails) - Hennessy Cognac has brought out their new ready-to-drink cocktails - dubbed Hennessy Very Special Cocktails – just in time for both the 2026 World Cup and the summer season. Hennessy Very Special Cocktails are made with Hennessy Very Special (VS) Cognac and features three cocktail iterations - the Henny-Rita, Henny Berry and Henny Iced Tea - [Ballantine's Collabs With Malbon](https://whiskycritic.com/ballantines-collabs-with-malbon) - Ballantine’s blended whisky has entered into a collaboration with teamed up with lifestyle golf brand Malbon to release two limited edition whiskies - a 17- and 21-year-old - in South Korea, along with a limited Ballantine’s x Malbon clothing collection. The Ballantine’s x Malbon collaboration includes the 21 Year Old - touting a higher proportion - [Lochlea Reveals Red Wine Cask](https://whiskycritic.com/lochlea-reveals-red-wine-cask) - Lochlea Distillery has rolled out their second red wine cask - a limited edition single malt in their Wine Cask series - finished in Sangiovese casks from Tuscany in Italy. Lochlea Red Wine Cask 2026 was matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels before the finish in the Sangiovese wine casks, then was bottled at 46% alcohol - [The Macallan Rolls Out The Romantica](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-rolls-out-the-romantica) - Speyside-based The Macallan has rolled out the Romantica Collection - a single malt whisky featuring original artwork to commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Macallan 1926 vintage. Only a mere 258 bottles of the new Romantica Collection 40-year-old were produced and are originating from a sherry-seasoned European oak cask and bottled at 48.6% alcohol by - [Sazerac Goes To Tennessee With AJ Bond](https://whiskycritic.com/sazerac-goes-to-tennessee-with-aj-bond) - Buffalo Trace-owned Sazerac introduced itself to Tennessee whiskey with their newest release from AJ Bond Distillery. Sazerac's AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey is a straight Tennessee whiskey made from a single mash bill using locally sourced ingredients, bottled at 47.5% alcohol by volume [95 proof] and is said to display notes of butterscotch, cinnamon and chocolate. - [Bushmills Reveals Black Bush](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-reveals-black-bush) - Bushmills has unveiled their new Black Bush blended Irish whiskey bottle re-design - the first bottle re-design in nearly two decades for Bushmills. The Irish whiskey contained within the bottle remains unchanged. The new Bushmills Black Bush bottle retains the square shape that makes Bushmills iconic - and which Bushmills has used since the late-1800s - [The Stranglers Unveil Another Golden Brown](https://whiskycritic.com/the-stranglers-unveil-another-golden-brown) - British rock band The Stranglers have unveiled another Golden Brown - this time it is a single malt Scotch whisky - in a collaboration with Caskade Drinks. The whisky's name is a reference to their 1982 mainstream hit "Golden Brown" which lead singer Hugh Cornwell says was about "heroin....and a girl". The Stranglers Golden Brown - [Bardstown Collabs With Mars For Bourbon-Whisky Blend](https://whiskycritic.com/bardstown-collabs-with-mars-for-bourbon-whisky-blend) - Japanese whiskymaker Mars has collaborated with Kentucky-based Bardstown Bourbon Company to create a limited edition blend combining the Japanese single malts with the bourbon in a ‘first-of-its-kind’ process. Single malt whiskies emerging from Mars' Komagatake and Tsunuki were shipped to Bardstown, where they were married with Bardstowns' 10- to 16-year-old bourbons. The Komagatake single malt - [Bruichladdich Revives Yellow Submarine](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-revives-yellow-submarine) - Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery plans to celebrate their 25th anniversary aboard a Yellow Submarine - specifically, Yellow Submarine III - a commemoration of both the distillery's inaugural whisky after it re-started in 2001 and a real yellow submarine that was discovered off Islay's coast near the distillery in 2005. Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III lacks the fancy - [Bruichladdich Jumps Into RTD Pool For Summer](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-jumps-into-rtd-pool-for-summer) - Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery is jumping into the ready-to-drink (RTD) pool for summer in a collaboration with Whitebox that will feature four canned cocktails. The Bruichladdich/Whitebox RTD's consist of a Whisky Sour [made with Bruichladdich’s Classic Laddie] canned at 19% alcohol by volume [38 proof], a Dry Martini [33.9% alcohol by volume - 67.8 proof], a - [Four Walls Adds More Star Power](https://whiskycritic.com/four-walls-adds-more-star-power) - Four Walls Whiskey was founded in June 2022 by actors Rob McElhenney (now going by Rob Mac), Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton, all stars of the long-running sitcom "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" - and now they have been joined by Jesse Bongiovi, the son of musical artist Jon Bon Jovi. Jesse Bongiovi's Lily Pond - [Blue Moon Ale Turns Blue](https://whiskycritic.com/blue-moon-ale-turns-blue) - A “blue moon” is either the second full moon in a single calendar month or the third full moon in an astronomical season that has four - both rare occurrences - and Blue Moon Ale has commemorated the rarity with a rarity of their own creation, turning the color of their Belgian-style ale blue for - [Wild Turkey Dusts Off Archive With Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/wild-turkey-dusts-off-archive-with-collection) - Old school bourbon brand Wild Turkey has released Austin Nichols Archives Collection - a new annual limited series shining the spotlight on Wild Turkey vintage releases - with the debut release, Gold Foil Edition. Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition is a 16-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon homage to Wild Turkey vintages from the - [Kyro Plays Game Of Thrones](https://whiskycritic.com/kyro-plays-game-of-thrones) - Finland-based Kyrö Distillery Company has clambered up to the throne in a collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery Global to create a limited edition whisky collection inspired by the HBO hit show "Game of Thrones". The Kyrö collection dips a sword to GoT with a pair of 100% rye whiskies and coincides with the third season - [Lochranza Debuts 30-Year-Old And Revives 14-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/lochranza-debuts-30-year-old-and-revives-14-year-old) - Isle of Arran Distillers' Lochranza Distillery has released a 30-year-old and revived a 14-year-old single malt whisky - six years after its discontinuation during a 2019 rebranding - albeit with a ‘slightly adjusted’ recipe. Lochranza debuted a 30-year-old whisky - the oldest age-statement in its core range - originating from selected Sherry hogshead-matured whiskies from - [Old Pulteney Celebrates Anniversary With 10-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/old-pulteney-celebrates-anniversary-with-10-year-old) - Old Pulteney is celebrating their 200th anniversary this year and has released a 10-year-old single malt Scotch whisky to commemorate the occasion. The Old Pulteney 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive was initially matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks, secondarily matured in ex-Manzanilla and ex-Oloroso casks, bottled at 48% alcohol by volume [96 proof] and is said - [Colonel EH Taylor Revives Pair Of Bourbons](https://whiskycritic.com/colonel-eh-taylor-revives-pair-of-bourbons) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has revived Four Grain and Cured Oak - a pair of bourbons from their Colonel EH Taylor, Jr. series - with Four Grain due to become an annual limited release while Cured Oak is being slotted in as an occasional release. Colonel EH Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon is a small-batch bourbon - [Chichibu Collabs With Selfridges In The UK](https://whiskycritic.com/chichibu-collabs-with-selfridges-in-the-uk) - Japan's Chichibu Distillery has collaborated with UK-based department store Selfridges with a single cask release of a limited edition seven-year-old Japanese single malt whisky. Chichibu Distillery Single Malt Whisky x Selfridges was matured in a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel before being bottled at cask strength of 59.5% alcohol by volume [119 proof] and is said to - [Shapely Ice Offered By Abstract](https://whiskycritic.com/shapely-ice-offered-by-abstract) - Bay Area-based Abstract Ice - ice supplier to such notable events as the Academy, Emmy and Grammy Award shows - is expanding their unique ice cubery shapes and techniques to a larger base. Abstract Ice - which calls Petaluma home - is known for taking premium craft ice shapes beyond the boring cubes, squares and - [Old Speckled Hen Learns Spanish](https://whiskycritic.com/old-speckled-hen-learns-spanish) - Venerable English ale Old Speckled Hen has been sold by pub chain Greene King to Barcelona-based Estrella Damm - the sale will include all Old Speckled Hens, including its non-alcoholic and golden ale versions. For the moment, Greene King says it will continue to brew the ale in the Bury St Edmunds, UK, location but - [Jura Brings Out Pair Of Festival Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/jura-brings-out-pair-of-festival-whiskies) - Jura has released a pair of single cask whiskies at the 2026 Islay-based Fèis Ìle Festival - which will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the festival. The 2026 Fèis Ìle Festival begins on May 22, 2026. Jura Fèis Ìle 16 Year Old is a single cask whisky matured in second-fill ex-bourbon barrels followed by - [Philly In Da House At Diageo World Class 2026](https://whiskycritic.com/philly-in-da-house-at-diageo-world-class-2026) - Philadelphia was in the house, represented by Alexis Ortega as Ortega claimed the title of 2026 US Bartender of the Year of 2026 Diageo World Class. Ortega, the head bartender at Static Bar in Philadelphia, now advances to the global final in Scotland. Ortega took on and defeated 15 other bartending finalists in the USA - [Cu Bocan Thaws Out Ice Wine Casks](https://whiskycritic.com/cu-bocan-thaws-out-ice-wine-casks) - Highland-based Cù Bòcan [from Tomatin Distillery] has created Creation #8 in their Creation series of experimental single malt whiskies - the first known peated Scotch to be matured in ice wine [a dessert wine] casks. Cù Bòcan Creation #8 is a limited edition single malt whisky matured in both Canadian ice wine casks as well - [Bruichladdich Brings Out Pair Of Whiskies For Festival](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-brings-out-pair-of-whiskies-for-festival) - Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery is preparing for the upcoming 2026 Féis Ìle Festival with the release of a pair of single malt whiskies - Port Charlotte PC5 Redux and Octomore OBA Redux - which will be showcased during Rock’ndaal – Bruichladdich’s annual festival day taking place this year on Sunday, May 24, 2026. For the 2026 - [Green River Adds Honey To Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/green-river-adds-honey-to-bourbon) - Kentucky-based Green River Distilling has released Green River Honey Finished Bourbon - which, as its name hints, is a Kentucky straight bourbon finished in barrels with 100% locally sourced honey. Green River Honey Finished Bourbon is a four-year-old straight bourbon which has then had the locally sourced honey added directly into barrels to finish the - [The Glenlivet Sews Up Jamaica Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-sews-up-jamaica-edition) - Speyside-based The Glenlivet has collaborated with Jamaican-Scottish menswear designer Nicholas Daley to produce The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition - aimed at modern travelers. The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition was finished in a Jamaican rum cask and is said to offer notes of coconut, mango and pineapple. Daley’s clothing collection is tied - [Penelope Tees Up With Architects Of Golf](https://whiskycritic.com/penelope-tees-up-with-architects-of-golf) - Penelope Bourbon has entered the tee box with a trio of bourbons in their new, 18-bottle series called Architects of Golf. The first three bottles in the Penelope Bourbon Architects of Golf series are called - appropriately enough - Hole 1, Hole 2 and Hole 3 - all three "holes" were aged for six years - [Heineken Encourages VTO During 2026 World Cup](https://whiskycritic.com/heineken-encourages-vto-during-2026-world-cup) - As the 2026 World Cup gets closer and closer and fans might be stuck at work during match times, instead of scheduling that "international meeting", Heineken is encouraging another solution - employing Volunteer Time Off [VTO] from HR. Heineken's Fan Volunteers promotional campaign highlights a way for worker bees at their various corporate hives to - [Glendronach Travels To The Cities With New GTR Trio](https://whiskycritic.com/glendronach-travels-to-the-cities-for-with-new-gtr-trio) - Glendronach has released The Glendronach House Editions - a trio of whiskies destined exclusively for the global travel retail (GTR) market segment. The Glendronach House Editions consists of three single malts: The Sevillian Room, The Venetian Room and The Parisian Room. The Glendronach House Edition Sevillian Room was matured in Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez (PX) and - [White Peak Goes To The Wire For 10th Anniversary](https://whiskycritic.com/white-peak-goes-to-the-wire-for-10th-anniversary) - English whiskymaker White Peak Distillery is celebrating their 10th anniversary with the release of their limited-edition Wire Works Caduro X single malt. White Peak was founded by the husband-and-wife team of Claire and Max Vaughan in 2016. White Peak Wire Works Caduro X is a blend of whiskies aged in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and STR - [Elijah Craig Unveils 2026 PGA Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/elijah-craig-unveils-2026-pga-bourbon) - Elijah Craig has unveiled their commemorative bourbon for the upcoming 2026 PGA Championship golf tournament, which is being held this weekend, May 14-17, 2026, at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Elijah Craig 2026 PGA Championship commemorative bourbon was bottled at 54% alcohol by volume (108 proof) to highlight the PGA’s 108th edition - [Tamnavulin Reveals 25-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/tamnavulin-reveals-25-year-old) - Speyside-based Tamnavulin Distillery has released a 25-year-old single malt whisky to celebrate their 60th anniversary this year after the distillery was closed in 1995 but revived in 2007. The Tamnavulin 25 Year Old Moscatel Cask 60th Anniversary Edition was matured for the first 20 of those years in American oak barrels before moving on to - [60-Year-Old Single Grain Whisky Emerges From The Last Drop](https://whiskycritic.com/60-year-old-single-grain-whisky-emerges-from-the-last-drop) - The Last Drop Distillers has a pair of new releases - including a 60-year-old single grain Scotch whisky from the now-closed Lowland-based Carsebridge Distillery in Scotland. The Last Drop 2026 Collection is comprised of Release No.41, a 25-year-old Trinidad rum and Release No.42, the aforementioned 60-year-old single grain Scotch whisky from Carsebridge. Carsebridge Distillery closed - [Harrison Ford Thinks Glenmorangie Is Nice - Very Nice](https://whiskycritic.com/harrison-ford-thinks-glenmorangie-is-nice-very-nice) - Glenmorangie has created a Harrison Ford Limited Edition single malt whisky and - not surprisingly - the Academy Award-winning actor has deemed it to be nice. More specifically - very nice. The Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition combines Glenmorangie’s ex-bourbon cask-aged whisky with a toasted Portuguese red wine cask finish, bottles it at 46.5% alcohol - [Jack Daniels Creates McLaren Formula One Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-daniels-creates-mclaren-formula-one-edition) - Jack Daniel’s has joined the Formula One fray with their release Jack Daniel's Halo MK1 - of a limited edition Tennessee whiskey collaboration with the McLaren Formula One team - designed to appear like the safety halo around the cockpits of all Formula One race cars. Jack Daniel’s Halo MK1 Tennessee Whiskey is composed of - [Label 5 Debuts Travel Retail 8-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/label-5-debuts-travel-retail-8-year-old) - Label 5 has debuted an eight-year-old blended Scotch whisky intended solely for travel retail venues and will launch in Singapore this month. Label 5 8 Year Old whisky is a blend of selected malt and grain whiskies which were matured in both American bourbon and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 41.2% alcohol by volume - [Diageo Unveils Rare Series](https://whiskycritic.com/diageo-unveils-rare-series) - Diageo has released a five-bottle collection as the first installment in their new Rare Series - including 55-year-old Glenury Royal – Diageo’s oldest single malt bottling to date. The inaugural Diageo Rare Series features five whiskies: Blair Athol 1991, Caol Ila 1983, Clynelish 1983, Talisker 1992 and the aforementioned 55-year-old from the closed Glenury Royal - [Virginia Distillery Splits Barrels](https://whiskycritic.com/virginia-distillery-splits-barrels) - Virginia Distillery has debuted their Split Barrel Project - a new series with the first release combining Kentucky straight bourbon with American single malt (ASM). Virginia Distillery Split Barrel Project #1 is a 50:50 mix of bourbon and ASM, with the bourbon part of that marriage coming from Kentucky’s Bardstown Bourbon Company. Virginia Distillery Split - [Chivas Regal Collabs With Ferrari Formula One And Leclerc](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-regal-collabs-with-ferrari-formula-one-and-leclerc) - Chivas Regal has released their first-ever 16-year-old blended Scotch whisky, in a collaboration with Ferrari Formula One driver, Charles Leclerc - 16 was chosen as the age statement as that is the number of Leclerc's car in Formula One. “16 has always been more than a number to me – it’s something I’ve carried my - [Coors Goes For Goooaaalll In World Cup](https://whiskycritic.com/coors-goes-for-goooaaalll-in-world-cup) - Molson Coors brought out Andrés Cantor - the man noted for his familiar call of “Gooooal!” during football matches for their newest promotional campaign. “The Coooors Call” has Andrés Cantor at a packed bar during a World Cup match ordering his Coors in much the same fashion as he announces a goal during a broadcast - [Johnnie Walker Goes Azure For Travel Retail](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-goes-azure-for-travel-retail) - Johnnie Walker has released Johnnie Walker Blue Label Azure - a new version of their Blue Label blended whisky - for global travel retail venues. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Azure differs from the Blue Label with a blend of whiskies emphasizing so-called "coastal" notes, which are said to be citrus, orchard fruits and gentle smoke, - [Suntory Prepares For Summer On The Rocks](https://whiskycritic.com/suntory-prepares-for-summer-on-the-rocks) - Suntory Global Spirits-owned On The Rocks cocktails are preparing for the arrival of summer with their “Make it a Cocktail” promotional campaign. On the Rocks ready-to-drink cocktails cover all the spirits ground with an Old Fashioned with Knob Creek bourbon, a Manhattan with Basil Hayden and margaritas in several flavors [including two new ones - - [Glen Scotia Joins Festival Fray](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-scotia-joins-festival-fray) - Glen Scotia has decided to join the festival fray this spring/summer season with a ‘mini’ version of the Campbeltown Malts Festival - the Glen Scotia Mini Malts Festival - which will take place at the recently opened Luss Distillery near Glasgow on May 16-17, 2026. The Campbeltown Malts Festival is currently scheduled to be held - [It Is Tea Time For Miller](https://whiskycritic.com/it-is-tea-time-for-miller) - It is tea time for Miller as the beer company has collaborated with actress/gymnast Livvy Dunne on a new promotional campaign imploring people “to log off, show up and say, ‘yes’ to making real-life connections.” In the new promotional campaign entitled “Legendary Moments with Livvy”, a limited edition Miller Tea Time set is introduced - - [Tomintoul Tours Again](https://whiskycritic.com/tomintoul-tours-again) - Speyside-based Tomintoul Distillery has re-opened tours of the distillery - which is located in Cairngorms National Park in Scotland - for 2026. Tomintoul Distillery had closed to the public during the winter season. In conjunction with the re-opening of the tours, Tomintoul will reveal two limited edition whiskies available only to visitors to the distillery - [Yellowstone Contributes To National Parks](https://whiskycritic.com/yellowstone-contributes-to-national-parks) - Kentucky-based Yellowstone Bourbon has donated $25,000 to the National Parks Conservation Association continuing a partnership that began in 2018. Yellowstone has contributed more than $1 million to the National Parks Conservation Association’s (NPCA) during their partnership time frame. One of Yellowstone’s commemorations of their contribution will be a special-edition bourbon for Yellowstone National Park. #Distillery - [Four Roses Bolsters Bourbon Barrel Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/four-roses-bolsters-bourbon-barrel-collection) - Four Roses Bourbon has bolstered their Single Barrel Collection with the release of the second installment of bourbons focused on the distillery’s 10 unique bourbon recipes. The newest additions to the rotating Four Roses Single Barrel Collection showcases three of the Four Roses' 10 recipes - specifically the recipes which have been dubbed OESQ, OESF - [Modelo Preps For The World Cup](https://whiskycritic.com/modelo-preps-for-the-world-cup) - Mexico-based Modelo beer is preparing for the upcoming FIFA World Cup while emphasizing that it is the "cerveza for futbol". The newest promotional campaign, entitled ”Best Seat in the House” runs across the USA and is set to air during 104 Spanish-language matches with Modelo sponsoring every pre-match broadcast on NBC-owned Telemundo. The promotional campaign - [Glengoyne Makes Signature Statement](https://whiskycritic.com/glengoyne-makes-signature-statement) - Highland-based Glengoyne has made a "Signature" statement with the release of a single malt whisky - Glengoyne Signature - created specifically as an affordable alternative for the global grocery sector. Glengoyne Signature is a non-age-statement single malt bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, pear, plum - [Buffalo Trace Reveals Eagle Rare 30](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-reveals-eagle-rare-30) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has released Eagle Rare 30 - their oldest bourbon ever and the second bourbon aged in the distillery’s experimental Warehouse P. Buffalo Trace Eagle Rare 30 was bottled at 50.5% alcohol by volume [101 proof] and is said to offer notes of brown sugar, caramel, cherry, honey, oak and tobacco. Buffalo Trace - [Stella Artois And Beckham Prep For World Cup](https://whiskycritic.com/stella-artois-and-beckham-prep-for-world-cup) - Stella Artois brand ambassador David Beckham keeps his beer in his glass as he helps Stella Artois prepare for the upcoming World Cup to be held in the USA in Summer 2026. In the spot titled "Celebration” Beckham remains calm while nearby fans go crazy in what is sure to be a typical bar/pub scene - [Loch Lomond Tees Off With Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/loch-lomond-tees-off-with-whiskies) - Loch Lomond is ready to tee of to celebrate the upcoming 154th Open golf championship with the release of a pair of single malt whiskies for the event being held from July 12-19, 2026 at the the Royal Birkdale course in Southport in the UK. Loch Lomond is an official partner for The Open. For - [Brighton Set To Host Cocktail Fest In September](https://whiskycritic.com/brighton-set-to-host-cocktail-fest-in-september) - The UK coastal resort city of Brighton will host England’s largest cocktail festival in September - from September 18-27, 2026 - boasting the most extensive cocktail festival lineup in the country this year [after London's Cocktail Week was moved to 2027]. After the success of the inaugural festival the 2026 Brighton Cocktail Festival is returning - [Spirits Giants Brown-Forman And Sazerac Reportedly In Talks](https://whiskycritic.com/spirits-giants-brown-forman-and-sazerac-reportedly-in-talks) - Kentucky-based spirits giants Brown-Forman and Sazerac have reportedly entered into exploratory talks - though neither company has confirmed or denied the potential development. Brown-Forman's portfolio includes such popular brands as Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and Woodford Reserve Bourbon while Sazerac owns the Buffalo Trace distillery along with popular brands George T Stagg and Eagle Rare. - [Jim Beam Mows Over World Cup](https://whiskycritic.com/jim-beam-mows-over-world-cup) - Jim Beam - an official spirits partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) - attempts to take on the FIFA World Cup with a promotional campaign released ahead of the World Cup kickoff in June 2026. The effort is named “Home Field Advantage” and features former USA goalkeeper Tim Howard, nicknamed "Secretary of Defense" after - [Buffalo Trace Continues Single Oak Experiment](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-continues-single-oak-experiment) - Buffalo Trace Distillery is continuing their Experimental Collection with the inclusion of a new Single Oak Rye Bourbon and a Low Entry Proof Wheated Bourbon. The Single Oak Project began in 1999, involved 192 bourbon barrels and highlights mash bill, entry proof, ageing location and barrel construction. Buffalo Trace Single Oak Rye Bourbon is a - [Cotswolds Remains Local With Newest Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/cotswolds-remains-local-with-newest-whisky) - Good news if you happen to find yourself in the Birmingham area of the UK as English whiskymaker Cotswolds Distillery has launched a limited edition single cask whisky exclusively for Birmingham Airport. Cotswolds Birmingham whisky was matured in a first-fill reconditioned red wine cask, then bottled at 61.9% alcohol by volume [123.8 proof] and is - [Hood River Distillers Snaps Up Crater Lake Spirits](https://whiskycritic.com/hood-river-distillers-snaps-up-crater-lake-spirits) - Hood River, Oregon-based Hood River Distillers (HRD) has traveled a few miles down the road and purchased Bend, Oregon-based Crater Lake Spirits [Bendistillery] for an undisclosed sum. Hood River bourbon and whiskey brands include Easy Rider Bourbon, Forthwest Whisky, Trail's End Bourbon and McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt Whiskey and HRD also owns Portland-based brandy-producing Clear - [Talisker Erupts With 47-Year-Old Magma](https://whiskycritic.com/talisker-erupts-with-47-year-old-magma) - Isle of Skye-based Talisker Distillery has erupted with the release of Magma - a 47-year-old single malt whisky highlighting the historic volcanic formations of the distillery's home on the Isle of Skye. Talisker Magma 47-Year-Old was matured in new American oak casks which were toasted with heated volcanic rocks from the island, bottled at 48.8% - [1664 Collabs With Robert Pattinson](https://whiskycritic.com/1664-collabs-with-robert-pattinson) - French beer maker 1664 has collaborated with one of the hottest actors of the moment - Robert Pattinson - for their newest promotional campaign. Pattinson, who originally became famous for his role in the vampire-laden “Twilight” trilogies from nearly 20 years ago, has recently enjoyed a spate of success with appearances in popular streamer series - [Torabhaig Gets Poetic](https://whiskycritic.com/torabhaig-gets-poetic) - Isle of Skye-based Torabhaig has joined the poetic trend with the debut of Taigh - a small batch single malt whisky which will be enhanced by a collaboration with Scottish poet Iona Lee. Lee will bolster Taigh by creating an original poem showcasing the Torabhaig distillery's location on the Sleat Peninsula on the Isle of - [Yeats Debuts Irish Whiskey](https://whiskycritic.com/yeats-debuts-irish-whiskey) - New Irish whiskey kid on the brand block Yeats [Brand Bridge Liquids] has launched their inaugural limited edition Irish whiskey - Yeats The Lake Isle of Innisfree - inspired by Irish poet WB Yeats. Yeats The Lake Isle of Innisfree, is named after one of Yeats’ poems and is a blend composed of 90% aged - [Angel's Envy Doubles Down](https://whiskycritic.com/angels-envy-doubles-down-2) - Angel’s Envy has doubled down with the annual release of their Cask Strength Bourbon alongside the debut of their 10-Year Cask Strength Rye - their first-ever age-statement rye whiskey bottled at cask strength. Angel’s Envy 2026 Cask Strength Bourbon was finished in ruby Port wine barrels for three years and bottled at 58.9% alcohol by - [Ardbeg Goes Sweet With Dolce](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-goes-sweet-with-dolce) - Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has announced they will release Dolce - a whisky matured in sweet Marsala fortified wine casks - as their limited edition whisky for the upcoming 2026 Fèis Ìle. Ardbeg Dolce was matured in the aforementioned Marsala wine casks, then bottled at 47.8% alcohol by volume [95.6 proof] and is said to offer - [Jameson Collaborates With J Balvin](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-collaborates-with-j-balvin) - Jameson Irish Whiskey has collaborated with popular Colombian musical artist J Balvin for a promotional campaign. Jameson continues their musical artist collaboration program [after having previously collaborated with musical artists such as Anderson.Paak] with J Balvin, who has enjoed success with hits such as "La Canción" and has a recently released track called "Pal Agua". - [Deanston Finishes Whisky In Orange Wine Casks](https://whiskycritic.com/deanston-finishes-whisky-in-orange-wine-casks) - Highland-based Deanston has released Deanston Orange Wine Cask Finish 17 Year Old - a limited edition 17-year-old single malt whisky finished in Andalucían orange fortified wine casks. Deanston Orange Wine Cask Finish 17 Year Old was matured for 15 years then finished for two years in Vino de Naranja casks from Andalucía in Spain, bottled - [Bon Voyage! - Jefferson's Sends Its Bourbon Out For A Sea Cruise](https://whiskycritic.com/bon-voyage-jeffersons-sends-its-bourbon-out-for-a-sea-cruise) - Jefferson’s Bourbon has sent their bourbon out to sea before and now they are sending more of their bourbon on a sea cruise - this time in a collaboration with the cruise line Holland America as the latest sea journey in their Ocean Aged at Sea series. For the Holland America sea cruise, a single - [Jura Reveals Sherry Cask Finish Scotch](https://whiskycritic.com/jura-reveals-sherry-cask-finish-scotch) - Jura Distillery has released Jura 12 Year Old Oloroso Edition - as the initial entry in a new series of sherry-finished whiskies - with this one being a 12-year-old aged in Oloroso sherry casks. Jura 12 Year Old Oloroso Edition began the maturation process in ex-bourbon barrels before being shifted over to a second maturation - [Daniel Weller Spelt Debuts](https://whiskycritic.com/daniel-weller-spelt-debuts) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has released the second installment of their experimental Daniel Weller spelt wheat series, created in 2023 and honoring 18th century Kentucky whiskey distiller Daniel Weller was instrumental in helping create bourbon distilling. Buffalo Trace Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat uses European-prominent Emmer wheat and was matured for 10 years before being bottled at - [The GlenAllachie Unveils 35-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenallachie-unveils-35-year-old) - Speyside-based The GlenAllachie Distillery has released The GlenAllachie 1990 35-year-old Cask Strength - a single malt whisky aged in a quartet of cask types. The GlenAllachie 1990 was matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry as well as virgin American oak casks, it was primarily matured in a virgin Japanese Mizunara oak cask before being - [Loch Lomond Unveils Original Series](https://whiskycritic.com/loch-lomond-unveils-original-series) - Highland-based Loch Lomond distillery has released The Original Series - a trio of single malt whiskies using a combination of straight neck stills and traditional swan neck stills amongst a variety range of cask finishes. The Loch Lomond The Original Series trio consists of Loch Lomond The Original Triple Oak, Loch Lomond Oloroso Sherry Cask - [The Glendronach Releases 56-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glendronach-releases-56-year-old) - Highland-based The Glendronach Distillery has released a 56-year-old single malt whisky - their oldest release ever - to celebrate the distillery's 200th anniversary. The Glendronach Aged 56 Years has been matured in a trio of Oloroso sherry butts from Jerez along with another trio of Spanish oak hogsheads from Pedro Ximenez, bottled at 44.9% alcohol - [Four Roses Smelling Start Of Spring](https://whiskycritic.com/four-roses-smelling-start-of-spring) - After their recent purchase from Kirin, Gallo-owned Kentucky Bourbon Four Roses is smelling the roses for the start of spring with a newly invigorated promotional campaign entitled Meet Me With Four Roses. The promotional campaign's title is based on the bourbon's origin story which has bourbon founder Paul Jones Jr. wooing a Southern belle, who - [Elijah Craig Debuts 15-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/elijah-craig-debuts-15-year-old) - Elijah Craig is welcoming a new family member with the release of a high-ABV - 54% [108 proof] - 15-year-old bourbon to join their family of bourbons. The 54% ABV commemorates the day - May 4 - in 1964 when the USA officially recognized bourbon as a unique product of the country. Elijah Craig 15-Year-Old - [Kilchoman Sweetens The Peat With Maury](https://whiskycritic.com/kilchoman-sweetens-the-peat-with-maury) - Islay-based Kilchoman distillery has sweetened the peat with the first-ever debut of their limited edition single malt whisky matured in French ex-sweet fortified wine casks. Maury is a sweet fortified wine made from Grenache Noir grapes from the Roussillon region of southern France. The red wine grape variety is known for resulting in aromas of - [Tomatin Upgrades Packaging](https://whiskycritic.com/tomatin-upgrades-packaging) - Highland-based Tomatin distillery is debuting new packaging for their core range of single malt whiskies - highlighting Tomatin’s ‘first-class’ wood policy. The new packaging features a wood-grain theme with natural tree rings [such as those found in oak and other trees] along with each single malt whisky receiving its own unique color – dark indigo, - [The Dalmore Debuts Distillery Experience](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-debuts-distillery-experience) - Highland-based The Dalmore is aiming to reinvigorate the distillery guest experience by creating a re-imagined home - The Dalmore’s reimagined is located on Cromarty Firth in Scotland’s eastern Highlands and will be open to guests beginning in late April 2026. The Dalmore guest experience will offer a unique experience to each guest which can include - [Glen Moray Harvests Forbidden Fruit](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-moray-harvests-forbidden-fruit) - Speyside-based distillery Glen Moray has harvested Forbidden Fruit - a single malt whisky finished in Calvados casks that they will release in April 2026 when it will become the third whisky in Glen Moray’s Xperience Collection [joining Phoenix Rising and Twisted Vine]. Glen Moray Forbidden Fruit was initially matured in French oak ex-bourbon casks before - [Bruichladdich Goes Old Skool](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-goes-old-skool) - Islay-based distillery Bruichladdich is going old school with the release of Old Skool - a 10-year-old single malt whisky commemorating the moment in 2001 when the Bruichladdich distillery was reborn and features a 1980s vibe label from the previous Bruichladdich's heyday. Bruichladdich Old Skool was distilled using 100% Islay-grown barley - which was first tested - [Teeling Debuts New Wonders Of Wood Whiskey](https://whiskycritic.com/teeling-debuts-new-wonders-of-wood-whiskey) - Teeling Irish whiskey has released Wonders of Wood Virgin Carpathian Oak - the fourth installment of their Wonders of the Wood series which highlights the use of unique oaks in the Irish whiskey process. Previous oaks showcased in the Wonders of Wood series were virgin Chinkapin American white oak (2021), virgin Portuguese oak (2022) and - [Glen Scotia Brings Out Festival Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-scotia-brings-out-festival-whisky) - Campbeltown-based distillery Glen Scotia has released the limited edition whisky for the region’s 2026 Malts Festival, set for May 19-20, 2026. Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 release was matured for seven years in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels before being finished for six months in ruby Port casks, then bottled at 53.9% alcohol by volume [107.8 - [Modelo Catches March Madness](https://whiskycritic.com/modelo-catches-march-madness) - March Madness is here and Modelo is preparing for the annual college basketball craziness in a collaboration with basketball-themed attire with Slam, creating an exclusive capsule collection. The capsule collection includes a new coach jacket, along with additional team branded merchandise from participating partner schools involved in the NCAA's March Madness. Modelo will also have - [The Macallan Arrives At Harrod's This Summer](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-arrives-at-harrods-this-summer) - No need to line up at the airport as Speyside-based distillery The Macallan will now make their whisky available in fancy London department store Harrods this summer - their first-ever UK domestic boutique. The Macallan's new boutique will occupy the space in Harrods that was formerly occupied by the Baccarat Bar. The Macallan's newest boutique - [Andrew Scott Touts Redbreast At SXSW](https://whiskycritic.com/andrew-scott-touts-redbreast-at-sxsw) - Award-winning Irish actor Andrew Scott has collaborated again with Irish Distillers’ Redbreast Irish Whiskey on their return to the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas from March 12-18, 2026. The collaboration between Scott and Redbreast will support short films and the next generation of filmmakers. Throughout the festival, Redbreast will host the Redbreast - [Midleton Reveals 2026 Very Rare Vintage Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/midleton-reveals-2026-very-rare-vintage-edition) - Irish Distillers has released the Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage - a blend of single pot still and single grain Irish whiskies from the distillery. For the Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage edition, the blend chosen consisted of three single pot still and two single grain whiskies, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] - [Ricky Gervais Opens Dutch Barn Doors And Expands Into Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/ricky-gervais-opens-dutch-barn-doors-and-expands-into-whisky) - UK actor/comedian Ricky Gervais has stepped outside the Dutch Barn vodka doors and expanded into whisky - via his co-owned North Yorkshire distillery, Ellers Farm - with the debut single malt English whisky called Three Ridings. Ellers Farm Distillery, based in Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire, was established in 2021 and in addition to Dutch Barn vodka, - [The Macallan Goes To Paris](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-goes-to-paris) - Speyside-based distillery The Macallan has released Distil Your World Paris - the fifth installment of their Distil Your World Scotch series. The Macallan Distil Your World Paris was matured in a combination of American sherry-seasoned oak, European sherry-seasoned oak, ex-bourbon and rare Cognac casks, bottled at 47.2% alcohol by volume [94.4 proof] and is said - [Johnnie Walker Brings Out Black Cask](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-brings-out-black-cask) - Johnnie Walker has brought out Black Cask, a new blend concocted to combine the best elements of both bourbon and Scotch whisky in one bottle. Johnnie Walker Black Cask is a blended Scotch whisky aged in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to offer notes - [Yellowstone Travels Back In Time](https://whiskycritic.com/yellowstone-travels-back-in-time) - Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery and Yellowstone Bourbon are traveling back in time with a bottle design for their Recollection series, which will harken back to the back bar bottles from the 1800s. Yellowstone Recollection Bourbon is matured for eight years, bottled at 55% alcohol by volume (110 proof) and is said to contain notes of - [Peaky Blinders Debuts Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/peaky-blinders-debuts-bourbon) - Banijay Entertainment - the global distributor of the Peaky Blinders series [about Irishmen smuggling Irish whiskey into the USA] has joined the parade of entertainment world individuals and entities with the release of their own limited edition bourbon in a collaboration with USA-based Barrel Global. Peaky Blinders Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is distilled at the - [That Boutique-y Whisky Company Has Five New Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/that-boutique-y-whisky-company-has-five-new-whiskies) - UK-based independent bottler That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) has launched five limited edition whiskies ranging in age from nine years to a 33-year-old single grain from the Dumbarton Distillery. The nine-year-old single malt originates from Glen Elgin Distillery, was matured in a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask and offers notes of apple, raisins and toffee. Only - [Virginia Distillery Reveals Trio Of Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/virginia-distillery-reveals-trio-of-whiskies) - Family-owned American single malt whiskymaker Virginia Distillery Company has unveiled a trio of limited edition whiskies. Virginia Distillery First Cut Cigar Blend made from 100% malted barley, matured for a minimum of seven years in various casks, bottled at 54% alcohol by volume [108 proof] and is specifically designed to pair with a cigar. Virginia - [Monkey Shoulder Shoulders Bartending Championship](https://whiskycritic.com/monkey-shoulder-shoulders-bartending-championship) - Speyside-based blended malt Scotch whisky Monkey Shoulder has collaborated with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) to present the Ultimate Bartender Championship (UBC), which begins in Chicago on February 24, 2026. The UBC is a bartending skills-based competition assesses participants in five categories - general spirits knowledge, professional service, speed, precision and sensory expertise - - [Jameson Goes To Montreal](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-goes-to-montreal) - Montreal is in the house as Jameson Irish Whiskey has added CF Montréal to their roster of Major League Soccer (MLS) official whiskey sponsorships that include Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, New York City FC, Orlando City and San Diego. As part of Jameson's collaboration with CF Montréal, there is the designation as the - [Glenfiddich Redesigns Label For 2026](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfiddich-redesigns-label-for-2026) - Speyside-based venerable Scotch whisky icon Glenfiddich has begun 2026 with a re-design of their single malt whisky labels, combining historical and modern elements for the new labels. Taking a page from The Dalmore, Glenfiddich gives more prominent space to the stag, which has been on the bottle since Glenfiddich's 1960s heyday but in a more - [Jack + Coke Cans ABV Turned Down A Notch](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-coke-cans-abv-turned-down-a-notch) - Jack Daniels has turned the ABV [alcohol by volume] levels down a notch on their Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola ready-to-drink (RTD) range being offered in the USA. Initially, the Jack+Coke's were at 7% alcohol by volume [14 proof] but current consumer trends are indicating a demand for lesser alcohol levels and Jack+Coke's alcohol levels have - [Bruichladdich Set To Host Rock'ndaal At Feis Ile 2026](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-set-to-host-rockndaal-at-feis-ile-2026) - Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery is set to host the annual Fèis Ìle 2026 festival - which will also include Rock’ndaal - a day of entertainment, locally-sourced food, live music and, of course whisky, in the distillery's courtyard on May 24, 2026. This year's Fèis Ìle 2026 and Rock’ndaal will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of the - [Compass Box Employs Karen Gillan As Muse](https://whiskycritic.com/compass-box-employs-karen-gillan-as-muse) - Compass Box has employed Scotland-born actress Karen Gillan ["Jumanji"] as the muse for the 2026 limited edition release of their blended grain whisky dubbed Hedonism. Gillan - who was born in Inverness - is also known for roles in Marvel’s "Guardians of the Galaxy" feature film franchise as well as "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: - [Remy Martin Claims Los Angeles And Miami As Their Cities](https://whiskycritic.com/remy-martin-claims-los-angeles-and-miami-as-their-cities) - Cognac house Rémy Martin has claimed Los Angeles and Miami as their cities in their "This is My City" series - joining Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and New York - all six cities have each city's notable landmarks showcased on bottles of Rémy Martin’s VSOP Cognac. Rémy Martin’s Los Angeles Edition bottle is dubbed Melody of - [Michter's Sour Mash Revealed](https://whiskycritic.com/michters-sour-mash-revealed) - Louisville-based Michter’s Distillery has revealed the 2025 Edition of their Celebration Sour Mash - claiming it to be one of their ‘rarest’ whiskey releases, the Celebration Sour Mash. The 2025 Edition Michter's Celebration Sour Mash originates from a blend of a whopping seven casks - four Kentucky straight rye barrels and three Kentucky straight bourbon - [Corona Showcases Huanchaco Furniture For Bars](https://whiskycritic.com/corona-showcases-huanchaco-furniture-for-bars) - Corona has collaborated with the northern Peruvian community of Huanchaco to showcase authentic, handcrafted furniture originating from artisans in that community. The Peruvian artisans from Huanchaco are renowned for creating small reed boats - known as caballitos de totora - for more than 3,000 years. The canoe-like boats, constructed from totora reeds - found primarily - [Aberargie Debuts Single Malt Scotch](https://whiskycritic.com/aberargie-debuts-single-malt-scotch) - Aberargie Distillery has released their inaugural single malt Scotch - a barley-to-bottle single malt. Aberargie's single malt Scotch has a mash bill of 52% Golden Promise heritage barley and 48% Laureate barley, was matured in both first-fill ex-bourbon and first-fill ex-sherry casks, bottled at 48.2% alcohol by volume [96.4 proof] and is said to contain - [Highland Park Saddles Up For Year Of The Horse](https://whiskycritic.com/highland-park-saddles-up-for-year-of-the-horse) - Highland Park has saddled up to celebrate the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse - with limited edition Lunar New Year-themed boxes created by the studio Butterfly Cannon. Highland Park 12-, 15- and 18-year-old single malt whiskies will don the new Year of the Horse packaging that also features a nod to - [Lagavulin Unleashes Sweet Peat](https://whiskycritic.com/lagavulin-unleashes-sweet-peat) - Islay-based Lagavulin has released Sweet Peat - adding some sweet elements to Lagavulin's well known reputation as a heavily peated, smoky Scotch whisky. Lagavulin Sweet Peat was aged 11 years in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, toffee and vanilla - [Arbikie Debuts Trio Of Single Malts](https://whiskycritic.com/arbikie-debuts-trio-of-single-malts) - Highland-based Arbikie Estate Distillery recently debuted a trio of single malt whisky launches from the distillery which only began operations in 2014. Arbikie's The Signature is a 10-year-old single malt matured in ex-bourbon casks and is currently scheduled for a summer 2026 release for $340 per bottle. Arbikie's The Journey is a series of nine - [Angry Orchard Prepares - Sorta - For Valentine's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/angry-orchard-prepares-sorta-for-valentines-day) - Valentine's Day is a hit-or-miss "holiday" for people and Boston Beer Company-owned cidery Angry Orchard has decided to side with the "miss" people this weekend with an promotional campaign entitled Angry Orchard Exchange Program, which “helps the heartbroken transform their ex's abandoned belongings into something they actually want: hard cider.” Consumers left with their ex’s - [Canada Gets Wiser With Ginger Ale+Whisky RTD](https://whiskycritic.com/canada-gets-wiser-with-ginger-alewhisky-rtd) - Canadian companies JP Wiser’s and Canada Dry have collaborated to launch a pre-mixed ready-to-drink (RTD) canned whisky and ginger ale cocktail. The RTD combines Canada Dry’s ginger ale with JP Wiser’s Canadian whisky at 7% alcohol by volume [14 proof] and is being made available in both a 473-ml single-serve can or in four-packs. The - [Diamonds Are Still Forever for The Macallan](https://whiskycritic.com/diamonds-are-still-forever-for-the-macallan) - Diamonds continue to be forever for Speyside-based The Macallan as they release their second limited edition single malt whisky as part of their affiliation with the iconic James Bond feature film franchise while celebrating 55 years since "Diamonds Are Forever" was released with Sean Connery in the 007 superspy role. The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever - [Gallo Purchases Four Roses From Kirin](https://whiskycritic.com/gallo-purchases-four-roses-fromm-kirin) - Japan-based owner Kirin has sold Kentucky-based bourbon brand Four Roses to E&J Gallo Winery for up to $775 million, according to an announcement by Kirin. The deal is expected to be finalized later this year and includes a $50 million deviation if Four Roses hits a performance target, according to Kirin, which purchased Four Roses - [Ardbeg Unveils Cask Strength Ardbeg Ten](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-unveils-cask-strength-ardbeg-ten) - Islay-based Ardbeg has released a cask strength version of their Ardbeg Ten single malt whisky, albeit available exclusively to the members of the Ardbeg Committee, the distillery’s fan base. For Ardbeg Ten Cask Strength limited release, Ardbeg has increased the alcohol volume to 61.7% [123.4 proof] for the whisky originating from hand-selected American oak bourbon - [Traveller Whiskey Will Debut Super Bowl Spot](https://whiskycritic.com/traveller-whiskey-will-debut-super-bowl-spot) - Traveller Whiskey - a blended whiskey created by Buffalo Trace and country music artist Chris Stapleton - will receive their first-ever Super Bowl commercial this weekend for Super Bowl LX. Traveller Whiskey's 30-second Super Bowl features Stapleton - who performed the national anthem for the 2024 Super Bowl - and will air just before kickoff - [Johnnie Walker Creates Go Go Highball With Sabrina Carpenter](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-creates-go-go-highball-with-sabrina-carpenter) - Johnnie Walker has continued their collaboration with popular musical artist Sabrina Carpenter to create the Go Go Highball for last weekend's 68th Grammy Awards where Carpenter was nominated for six awards - including "Manchild" the single from her album "Man's Best Friend." Carpenter had previously agreed to a multi-year partnership with Johnnie Walker on a - [Peroni Debuts Campaign For The Winter Olympics](https://whiskycritic.com/peroni-debuts-campaign-for-the-winter-olympics) - Rome-based Japanese-owned Italian-style lager Peroni Nastro Azzurro [which means “blue ribbon” in Italian] has launched a new promotional campaign to coincide with the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. The new campaign entitled “Here For The Nastro Azzurro,” stars Italian-American chef, author and TV personality Giada De Laurentiis, the granddaughter of filmmaker Dino - [The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Adds More Stops](https://whiskycritic.com/the-kentucky-bourbon-trail-adds-more-stops) - The Kentucky Bourbon Trail has added 10 new stops to their tour, bringing it to a grand total of 68 stops ranging throughout the state of Kentucky. The newest additions are: Dark Arts Whiskey House, LF Heritage Distilling, J Mattingly 1845 Distillery, Chicken Cock Whiskey Circa 1856, Green River, Left Bank Distilling Co, a pair - [Dewar's Prepares For Lunar New Year](https://whiskycritic.com/dewars-prepares-for-lunar-new-year) - Dewar’s has released Year of the Fire Horse - a limited edition Lunar New Year blended whisky that also celebrates Dewar's 180th anniversary and will be available exclusively in global travel retail (GTR). Dewar's The Year of the Fire Horse limited edition is part of the Dewar’s Double Double series - which includes 20-, 26-, - [Bud Light Has Runaway Keg Before Super Bowl](https://whiskycritic.com/bud-light-has-runaway-keg-before-super-bowl) - Bud Light has released the full-length version of “Keg,” their official Super Bowl advertisement, which also features Bud Light’s nationwide $60 keg rebate. The spot stars Post Malone, Shane Gillis and Peyton Manning, had a teaser released earlier this month and employs a soundtrack which features Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Bud Light - [Johnnie Walker Brings Out Lunar New Year Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-brings-out-lunar-new-year-whisky) - Johnnie Walker has released Blue Label Lunar New Year - their blended whisky celebrating the 2026 Lunar New Year - dubbed the Year of the Horse - which begins on February 17, 2026. Johnnie Walker’s Blue Label Lunar New Year dons a label featuring the artistry of Hong Kong-born fashion designer Robert Wun, who has - [The Dalmore Debuts 17 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-debuts-17-year-old) - Highland-based The Dalmore has released a 17-year-old single malt whisky finished in sherry casks that will officially join their core lineup. The Dalmore Aged 17 Years was matured in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, finished in a trio – Amoroso, Apostoles and Matusalem Oloroso – of sherry casks, bottled at 42% alcohol by volume [84 - [Budweiser Unveils Icons Before Super Bowl](https://whiskycritic.com/budweiser-unveils-icons-before-super-bowl) - Budweiser continues to prepare for next month's ad parade during the Super Bowl with the release of “American Icons” - the latest addition to their promotional campaign prior to one of the largest sporting viewership events of the year in the USA. The 60-second spot features a pair of icons - Budweiser's Clydesdales and an - [Glencadam Debuts Calvados Cask Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/glencadam-debuts-calvados-cask-whisky) - Highland-based Glencadam has released a new limited edition 17-year-old single malt whisky finished in Calvados casks. Glencadam’s new limited edition 17-year-old Réserve de Calvados cask finish was matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks, finished in Calvados barrels from Normandy, France, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to offer notes of - [Lark Reveals Single Malts](https://whiskycritic.com/lark-reveals-single-malts) - Tasmania-based Lark whisky distillery has released a new quartet of single malt whiskies - Cinder Forest, Devil's Storm, Fire Trail and Ruby Abyss aimed at emphasizing the ‘wild beauty, elemental power and creative freedom’ of the island of Tasmania, located off the south coast of Australia. Three of Lark's four new single malts - Devil's - [Bud Light Begins Super Bowl Ad Parade Push](https://whiskycritic.com/bud-light-begins-super-bowl-ad-parade-push) - Having already dropped a teaser for Budweiser that included the iconic Clydesdales, Anheuser-Busch - the official beer sponsor of the National Football League - is beginning preparations for the annual Super Bowl advertisement push with another promotional campaign for next month's Super Bowl LX - this one for Bud Light. The Super Bowl promotional campaign - [Michelob Preps For Super Bowl And 2026 Winter Olympics](https://whiskycritic.com/michelob-preps-for-super-bowl-and-2026-winter-olympics) - Anheuser-Busch is prepping for both the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl with a promotional campaign for Michelob Ultra [which is also the official beer sponsor of USA's Olympic Team]. The 10-second teaser video is entitled “The Jump” and features American gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim and T. J. Oshie, who played for - [Knob Creek Gets Super Bowl Bourbon Recommendation](https://whiskycritic.com/knob-creek-gets-super-bowl-bourbon-recommendation) - Super Bowl winning quarterback Eli Manning gave his endorsement to Knob Creek Single Barrel Cask Strength as it becomes Manning’s Bold Pick: 2026 Batch. Knob Creek Single Barrel Cask Strength 2026 Batch was bottled in a range between 56.1% to 60.8% alcohol by volume [112.2 to 121.6 proof] and is said to contain the ubiquitous - [Uncle Nearest Receives Investor Suitors](https://whiskycritic.com/uncle-nearest-receives-investor-suitors) - Beleaguered Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey Distillery is on the receiving end of acquisition interest from Georgia-based investor group NexGen 2780. Uncle Nearest currently has debts totaling over $108 million after being placed in receivership in August 2025 from founders Fawn and Keith Weaver. If approved, NexGen2780 - which consists of both individuals and institutions - - [Budweiser Begins Super Bowl Ad Parade With Stable Teaser](https://whiskycritic.com/budweiser-begins-super-bowl-ad-parade-with-stable-teaser) - The Super Bowl advertising parade has begun and Budweiser is hitching up their iconic Clydesdales for a teaser entitled “Stable” where it appears they will be joined by a yet-to-be-revealed-but-definitely-not-a-horse-and-likely-dalmatian-puppy smaller addition to the stable. In the Budweiser teaser, five Clydesdales stand shoulder to shoulder in a stable - as horses do in stables - - [Rebel Root Beer Bourbon Resurfaces](https://whiskycritic.com/rebel-root-beer-bourbon-resurfaces) - Kentucky-based Rebel Bourbon has brought back a root beer-flavored bourbon whiskey to their lineup. Rebel Root Beer whiskey originally surfaced in 2016, went away, and is now returning as a bourbon whiskey using Rebel's Straight Bourbon Whiskey as a base, then flavoring it with root beer elements. The result is bottled at 35% alcohol by - [Kavalan Preps For 2026 Lunar New Year](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-preps-for-2026-lunar-new-year) - Taiwan-based single malt whisky Kavalan is preparing for the 2026 Lunar New year - the Year of the Horse - with the release of both a Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky along with a limited edition Golden Steed & Peonies gift set of mini bottles. Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky was - [Lochlea Reveals Their Oldest Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/lochlea-reveals-their-oldest-whisky) - Scottish distillery Lochlea has released a limited edition seven-year-old single estate whisky - their oldest whisky ever - and third age-statement release. Not surprisingly, Lochlea Seven Years Old is a single malt born from seven distinct first-fill bourbon casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and - also not surprisingly - is said - [The Glenlivet Reveals Return To Small Batch](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-reveals-return-to-small-batch) - 2026 sees the return of the Small Batch Collection from The Glenlivet as the Speyside-based distillery has the same trio of single malt whiskies – a 17-year-old, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old – but each is sporting a new flavor profile this time around. The Glenlivet Small Batch Collection Wildflower Honey 17-year-old was matured in - [San Antonio Distillery Calls It Quits](https://whiskycritic.com/san-antonio-distillery-calls-it-quits) - San Antonio-based Artisan Distillery & Craft Bar has called it quits and due to rising production costs, will shutter on January 25, 2026 after 13 years in operation. Artisan Craft Distillery produced Bexar Ridge Bourbon and Pecan Ridge whiskey. Artisan Craft Distillery becomes the latest casualty in the spirits industry - which so far has - [Elixir Hits The Trail With New Series](https://whiskycritic.com/elixir-hits-the-trail-with-new-series) - London-based Elixir Distillers has released The Elixir Trails series - focusing on worldwide distilleries - and consisting of The Whisky Trail and The Rum Trail, for the first iteration of the series [but with plans to expand into other spirit categories at a later date]. The Whisky Trail portion of the series showcases a quartet - [Miller Walken The Walk In Promotional Campaign](https://whiskycritic.com/miller-walken-the-walk-in-promotional-campaign) - Miller Lite is "Walken" the walk and talkin' the talk as they employ iconic actor Christopher Walken to implore people to get off their phones and start talking to people in their newest promotional campaign entitled “Legendary Moments Start with a Lite.” The leadoff video in the promotional campaign is titled “Ditch the Apps” and - [Sazerac Putts For Par In Golf Suit](https://whiskycritic.com/sazerac-putts-for-par-in-golf-suit) - Sazerac - owner of Fireball brand whiskey liqueur - has partially won a trademark lawsuit filed in the European Union against the Saudi Arabia-owned LIV Golf tour that had alleged LIV Golf’s trademark application for ‘Fireballs GC’ could be confused with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky brand, for which it holds the trademark ‘Fireball’. Fireballs GC is - [Euhomy Debuts Rock Pro Sphere At CES 2026](https://whiskycritic.com/euhomy-debuts-rock-pro-sphere-at-ces-2026) - Euhomy has introduced a new ice-making machine capable of producing perfectly shaped ice in the form of both spheres or squares for the whisky [or bourbon or whiskey] loving enthusiast's glass. The new icemaking machine was debuted at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show - dubbed CES - in Las Vegas this week. The machines are - [Crown Royal Put In Canada's Sin Bin For 2026](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-put-in-canadas-sin-bin-for-2026) - Crown Royal is being put in Canada's sin bin as Ontario's premier Doug Ford has indicated that Crown Royal will be removed from that province's liquor stores as retribution for owner Diageo shifting their facility's operations and production of the iconic Canadian whiskey brand from Ontario to - reportedly - Alabama, where Diageo recently announced - [Glenmorangie Unveils 13-Year-Old Moscatel Casked Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-unveils-13-year-old-moscatel-casked-whisky) - The good news: Glenmorangie has released Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask - a 13-year-old whisky aged in Moscatel dessert wine casks. The bad news: it will only be available in Australia and New Zealand. Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask, as its name suggests, was matured in Moscatel casks, bottled at 48.2% alcohol by - [Highland Park Reveals Orkney-Sourced Heather Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/highland-park-reveals-orkney-sourced-heather-whisky) - Highland Park has released Highland Park Cask Strength: Heather - a limited edition cask strength single malt made with 100% Orkney peat-smoked barley, more specifically from Hobbister Moor - just a few miles from the distillery. Highland Park Cask Strength: Heather was matured in both first-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks, bottled at 63.6% - [Wilder Whiskey Jettisons Assets](https://whiskycritic.com/wilder-whiskey-jettisons-assets) - North Carolina-based Wilder Whiskey has liquidated their assets after filing for voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy last month. Wilder Whiskey was founded in 2021 in Tennessee and was mostly known for their whiskey seltzers [launched in 2022] which came in four flavors and were offered at 5% alcohol by volume [10 proof]. Wilder Whiskey disclosed $100,000 - [Very Very Old Fitzgerald Bourbon Relinquished Via Auction](https://whiskycritic.com/very-very-old-fitzgerald-bourbon-relinquished-via-auction) - A Very Very Old Fitzgerald 18 Year Bourbon was auctioned off for $71,375 late last month via auction house Unicorn Auctions. The Very Very Old Fitzgerald 18 Year Bourbon was dubbed a so-called "Blackhawk Bourbon" as it was part of a collection of bourbon from the Chicago-based Wirtz family, owners of the National Hockey League's - [Complete Set Of The Macallan Anniversary Malts For Sale](https://whiskycritic.com/complete-set-of-the-macallan-anniversary-malts-on-the-block) - A complete set of The Macallan Anniversary Single Malt Collection - 19 bottles in all - is set to go on sale and could be the only complete collection [not counting those at The Macallan distillery itself] in the world. The first bottle of The Macallan Anniversary Single Malt Collection was released in 1983 and - [Garrison Brothers Brings The Heat With Cowboy Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/garrison-brothers-brings-the-heat-with-cowboy-bourbon) - Austin, Texas-based Garrison Brothers Distillery has released the 2025 edition - the 11th installment - of their annual Cowboy Bourbon. Garrison Brothers 2025 Cowboy Bourbon was matured for a minimum of eight years before being bottled at a mind-watering 73.2% alcohol by volume [146.4 proof] and after burning off your taste buds, is said to - [Baltic Sea Castle Hosts Whisky Weekend In 2026](https://whiskycritic.com/baltic-sea-castle-hosts-whisky-weekend-in-2026) - If you happen to find yourself in or around Germany or Poland next month, there is a Whisky Weekend approaching at Wasserschloss Mellenthin - aka Water Castle Mellenthin - on the Baltic Sea island of Usedom [shared by both Germany and Poland] from January 23 to 25, 2026. The inaugural Water Castle Mellenthin Whisky Weekend - [Bourbon Fest Opens Up 2026](https://whiskycritic.com/bourbon-fest-opens-up-2026) - If you happen to be traveling to or live in the vicinity of Detroit - or anywhere in Michigan, for that matter - then good news awaits you in 2026 as the fifth installment of the Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest is happening next month in Ypsilanti - which is a suburb of Detroit [or Ann Arbor, - [Rod Stewart's Wolfie's Whisky Continues Upward Trend](https://whiskycritic.com/rod-stewarts-wolfies-whisky-continues-upward-trend) - Music legend Rod Stewart's Wolfie’s whisky - which was created in 2023 with Duncan Frew and Loch Lomond Distillery - has continued its upward trend with three new countries - Argentina, Germany and the Netherlands - added to the mix of now 25 markets where the whisky may be found. The largest of those markets - [Ki One Gets Hot With Chili Pepper-Infused Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/ki-one-gets-hot-with-chili-pepper-infused-whisky) - South Korea-based Ki One Whisky Distillery has released Ki One Red Pepper Cask Chef Edward Lee Edition - a limited edition single malt whisky aged in red chili pepper-infused casks - created in collaboration with Kentucky-based chef Edward Lee. Ki One Red Pepper Cask Chef Edward Lee Edition was matured for three years in barrels - [Archie Rose Adds Spice For The Holidays](https://whiskycritic.com/archie-rose-adds-spice-for-the-holidays) - Australia-based Archie Rose has released a whisky aged in barrels smoked with cinnamon as the third installment of four planned installments in their limited edition experimental Smoked Cask Series. Archie Rose Cinnamon Smoked Cask Single Malt Whisky was bottled at 51.9% alcohol by volume [103.8 proof] and is said to impart notes of cinnamon - - [Jim Beam Collaborates With Kenan Thompson](https://whiskycritic.com/jim-beam-collaborates-with-kenan-thompson) - Jim Beam has collaborated with “Saturday Night Live” actor/comedian Kenan Thompson in a new promotional campaign for their bourbon which aims to anticipate post-National Football League playoff disappointment for the losing team's fans. Called “Refresh Your Season”, Thompson implores fans whose teams may have “fallen short of victory” to refresh with a Jim Beam and - [Teeling Offers 2025 Christmas Batch](https://whiskycritic.com/teeling-offers-2025-christmas-batch) - Teeling Irish whiskey has released their limited edition 2025 Christmas Batch - albeit - only at the Cork and Dublin airports in Ireland. The triple-distilled 2025 Teeling Whiskey Christmas Batch whiskey blend of both grain and malt whiskies touts dual fermentation with white wine yeast and distiller’s yeast, was finished in a mix of three - [Compass Box Imaginarium In Miami](https://whiskycritic.com/compass-box-imaginarium-in-miami) - Compass Box has traveled across the pond to Miami and launched "Imaginarium: The Fantastical World of Compass Box and Stranger & Stranger" - an immersive art exhibition which coincides with Compass Box’s 25th anniversary as a whisky blender. Compass Box Imaginarium: The Fantastical World of Compass Box and Stranger & Stranger" exhibition features Compass Box - [Louis XIII Reveals Year Of The Horse Offering](https://whiskycritic.com/louis-xiii-reveals-year-of-the-horse-offering) - Louis XIII - the luxury Cognac from Rémy Cointreau - has released their limited edition 2026 Lunar New Year [Year of the Horse] decanter set. The 2026 edition Remy Cointreau Louis XIII Year of the Horse Lunar New Year limited edition features the artwork of Liu Lihong, in the fourth year of their collaboration. Remy - [Isle Of Raasay Offers Distillery Experience](https://whiskycritic.com/isle-of-raasay-offers-distillery-experience) - New Hebridean-based Isle of Raasay, which opened in 2017, is offering The Raasay Way - a consumer experience allowing guests a two-day opportunity to live the life of a distiller. The Raasay Way consumer experience guided by the distillery's team that includes a session of milling, mashing and charging of the stills, making spirit cuts - [Jim Beam Shuts Down For 2026](https://whiskycritic.com/jim-beam-shuts-down-for-2026) - Suntory-owned Jim Beam has announced that they will be pausing production operations at their main James B. Beam distillery site in Clermont, Kentucky, beginning on January 1, 2026 and continuing throughout the calendar year of 2026. Jim Beam was purchased by Japanese conglomerate Suntory in 2014 and the Clermont facility also produces Basil Hayden and - [Midleton Unveils 28 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/midleton-unveils-28-year-old) - Irish whiskey producer Midleton Distillery has released limited edition 28-year-old single pot still whiskey to celebrate their 200th anniversary. Midleton Very Rare 200th Anniversary Edition originates from casks including Japanese Mizunara oak and American oak, was bottled at 54.7% alcohol by volume [109.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of kiwi, lemon, pineapple, toffee - [Santa Brings Holiday Cheer](https://whiskycritic.com/santa-brings-holiday-cheer) - Santa - aka Harrison Ford - touts Highland-based Glenmorangie for their "Once Upon a Time in Scotland" promotional campaign. Ford dons a Santa hat and kilt to pronounce himself ‘Hassimon Ford’ shortly before wishing “the happiest of holidays on behalf of Glenmorungie” in honor of the distillery's 12-year-old single malt. Ford was notoriously averse to - [Remy Martin Makes The Call](https://whiskycritic.com/remy-martin-makes-the-call) - Rémy Martin Cognac has begun their ‘My Call’ promotional campaign which emphasizes “how individuals define and celebrate success.” The Rémy Martin “My Call” promotional campaign specifically features three Remy Martin varieties: Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. and Rémy Martin XO. All of the promotional campaigns show the connection of the “Rémy” name - [The Singleton Creates Chalet At London Hotel](https://whiskycritic.com/the-singleton-creates-chalet-at-london-hotel) - The Singleton has collaborated with luxury skiwear brand Goldbergh to create an alpine ski resort-inspired chalet for the winter season at London's Rosewood Hotel, changing the hotel’s courtyard into a chic mountain hideaway with luxury blankets, cushions and other elements from Goldbergh. The Singleton will feature a unique cocktail menu at The Chalet, including I - [Old Forester Unveils 117 Series](https://whiskycritic.com/old-forester-unveils-117-series) - Old Forester has released 117 Series with Prohibition Era Still Proof as a limited edition release honoring Repeal Day - the day [December 5] Prohibition ended in the USA in 1933. During Prohibition however, Old Forester was one of the few distilleries legally permitted to produce bourbon under the guise of so-called medicinal purposes. Old - [WhistlePig Opens Up The Vault](https://whiskycritic.com/whistlepig-opens-up-the-vault) - Vermont-based WhistlePig has opened The WhistlePig Vault - a collection of their rare bourbons, ryes and single malt whiskies in a former security bank building located in Louisville, Kentucky. The WhistlePig Vault takes advantage of the building's former life as a security bank by utilizing the historic bank's architecture and design details while accentuating the - [Hennessy Celebrates Champs-Elysees Cocktail For The Holidays](https://whiskycritic.com/hennessy-celebrates-champs-elysees-cocktail-for-the-holidays) - Hennessy Cognac celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Champs-Élysées Cocktail by collaborating with just under 200 venues along the famous Parisian avenue. The Champs-Élysées Cocktail was created in 1925 - during the so-called Roaring Twenties - and Hennessy is identified as the original cognac used in the cocktail. The Cocktail Champs-Élysées 1925 by Hennessy original - [Michelob Reviving Miracle For 2026 Winter Olympics](https://whiskycritic.com/michelob-reviving-miracle-for-2026-winter-olympics) - Michelob Ultra - the official sponsor of Team USA - is reviving USA's 1980 hockey victory over the Soviet Union [dubbed the "Miracle on Ice"] for the upcoming 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Michelob Ultra has announced “Run Back the Miracle” - an “immersive throwback event” that aims to re-create the “Miracle on Ice” game from - [Maclean Rows Out 34-Year-Old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/maclean-rows-out-34-year-old-whisky) - The Maclean Foundation - a charitable foundation - has released a Speyside-based 34-year-old Auchroisk whisky, celebrating the world record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean of Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean. The Maclean brothers began their journey in Lima, Peru, and rowed 9,750 miles before arriving at Cairns, Australia, on August 30, 2025 - completing the - [Maker's Mark Jumps Through Hoops](https://whiskycritic.com/makers-mark-jumps-through-hoops) - Maker's Mark has collaborated with Florida-based Unrivaled - the six-team women's professional three-on-three basketball league founded in 2023 by WNBA players Napheesa Collins and Breanna Stewart - as the league's first official spirits partner. The multi-year collaboration will provide Unrivaled ticket holders with Maker’s Mark experiences at various Unrivaled league arenas, including access to select - [Cobblestone Gets Irished Up For The Holidays](https://whiskycritic.com/cobblestone-gets-irished-up-for-the-holidays) - Dublin-based Cobblestone has created Irished Up - the ‘world’s first’ cold brew Irish Coffee in a can - to help navigate the 2025 holiday season. Cobblestone's ready-to-drink [RTD] Irished Up consists of Colombian coffee and small-batch Irish single malt whiskey [Cobblestone recently purchased a pair of Irish whiskey distilleries] and boasts 12.5% alcohol by volume - [Hennessy Rounds Up Horses For Year Of The Horse](https://whiskycritic.com/hennessy-rounds-up-horses-for-year-of-the-horse) - Hennessy is preparing for the next animal on the Chinese New Year calendar - upcoming arrival of the Year of the Horse in 2026 - with the release of a collection of limited edition Cognacs showcasing equine designs, including Hennessy VSOP, James Hennessy, Hennessy XO and Hennessy Paradis. All Hennessy Chinese New Year 2026 limited - [Benriach Reveals Shades Of Smoke](https://whiskycritic.com/benriach-reveals-shades-of-smoke) - Speyside-based Benriach Distillery has released Shades of Smoke - a 31-year-old limited edition single malt - and the inaugural installment in their new Shades of Smoke collection. Benriach 31 Year Old Shades of Smoke Edition One was bottled at 48.1% alcohol by volume [96.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, chocolate, hibiscus, - [Royal Salute Gets Fashionable](https://whiskycritic.com/royal-salute-gets-fashionable) - Royal Salute gets fashionable with the release of Royal Salute 21 Year Old Harris Reed Edition II - a limited edition whisky blend collaboration with fashion designer Harris Reed. Royal Salute 21 Year Old Harris Reed Edition II is a blend of whiskies from Braeval, Longmorn and Strathclyde distilleries with an emphasis on Longmorn. Royal - [Tailored Spirits Gets Experimental Again](https://whiskycritic.com/tailored-spirits-gets-experimental-again) - Newly-formed Edinburgh-based independent bottler Tailored Spirits has released the second installment of their Experimental Series of limited edition whiskies from Scottish distilleries. Tailored Spirits was founded in 2024 by Adam Harding, Tom Costello, and Carl Johnstone and collaborates with private clients and businesses worldwide in the luxury whisky space. Tailored Spirits Experimental Series newest releases - [Cotswolds Goes High With Highgrove Evergreen](https://whiskycritic.com/cotswolds-goes-high-with-highgrove-evergreen) - England-based Cotswolds Distillery has released Highgrove Evergreen - a single malt using Plumage Archer barley sourced from King Charles III’s Highgrove Estate. Cotswolds Distillery Highgrove Evergreen was matured in a combination of ex-bourbon casks and STR (shaved, toasted, re-charred) red wine casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to exude - [Buffalo Trace Sends Antiques Across The Pond](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-sends-antiques-across-the-pond) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has sent their 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) across the pond to the UK market as Buffalo Trace celebrates the 25th anniversary of the BTAC's birth in 2000. To commemorate the occasion, Buffalo Trace will host an exclusive consumer tasting at Buffalo Trace Distillery in London's Covent Garden this month where - [Tomatin Creates Seventh Cu Bocan](https://whiskycritic.com/tomatin-creates-seventh-cu-bocan) - Highland-based Tomatin Distillery has released Creation #7 - the seventh version of Cù Bòcan, their annually-created experimental single malt which celebrates their peated whisky production at the distillery. Tomatin Cù Bòcan Creation #7 was matured in both Pineau des Charentes Rouge and American virgin oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and - [Hollywood Distillery Prepares To Deck The Halls](https://whiskycritic.com/hollywood-distillery-prepares-to-deck-the-halls) - The newly opened Hollywood Distillery in Hollywood - of course - is preparing to help people celebrate the holiday season for the first time ever as a stand-alone distillery operation after opening in early October 2025. The company - led by founders Larry Neuberg, Ferris Wehbe and Jeff Zarrinnam - has actually been in operation - [Sazerac Brings Out The Cognac](https://whiskycritic.com/sazerac-brings-out-the-cognac) - Sazerac Company has released a trio of small batch Sazerac de Forge & Fils Cognac - XO, Grande Champagne Vintage 2000 and a 50-year-old Cognac. Sazerac's Cognac is linked to the legacy of the 1782 domaine founded by Bernard Sazerac de Forge which originally shipped cognac to America and help create the Sazerac cocktail in - [Elijah Craig Releases Scent Of Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/elijah-craig-releases-scent-of-bourbon) - The holiday gift-giving season has arrived and Kentucky-based Elijah Craig is at the forefront with their release of Elijah Craig Char No. 3 - a cologne inspired by Elijah Craig bourbon. Elijah Craig Char No. 3 was created in a collaboration with Paris-based Crafting Beauty, a beauty products and fragrance producer. Elijah Craig Char No. - [Buffalo Trace Preps For The Holiday Season](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-preps-for-the-holiday-season) - Buffalo Trace Distillery is prepping for the holiday season by opening up their distillery from December 4-31, 2025, for their 27th annual celebration - Holidays at the Trace. The event features festive lights and decorations, new retail holiday-specific releases and experiences at the distillery. Buffalo Trace will also showcase their holiday special Spirited Nights, where - [Boogie Chillen Bourbon Debuts](https://whiskycritic.com/boogie-chillen-bourbon-debuts) - Fret no more, Boogie Chillen Bourbon has made its official debut from John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits and the estate of the legendary blues icon who died in 2001. Boogie Chillen Bourbon, the Strings of Legacy: Kentucky Bourbon Collection features a quartet of eight-year, single-barrel, cask-strength bourbons - each representing a meaningful portion of Hooker's - [Ballantine's Lives In The Moment](https://whiskycritic.com/ballantines-lives-in-the-moment) - Ballantine’s is living in The Moment - with the release of a 40-year-old blended Scotch whisky as the third entry in their 40 Year Old Masterclass Collection celebrating master blenders. Ballantine's The Moment features a single malt from Miltonduff Distillery as the centerpiece of the new blend and is said to impart notes of coconut, - [Nikka Rolls Out The Barrel](https://whiskycritic.com/nikka-rolls-out-the-barrel) - Japanese whiskymaker Nikka has released a an homage to their 1985-born square-bottled Nikka From the Barrel - a Nikka From the Barrel Extra Marriage, a blend of grain whisky from Nikka and malt whiskies from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, and a trio gift set. Nikka From the Barrel Extra Marriage is said to bestow - [Bruichladdich Quadruples Down With Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-quadruples-down-with-single-malt) - Islay-based distillery Bruichladdich quadrupled down with the release of Bruichladdich X4+18 Edition 01 - a quadruple-distilled, 18-year-old single malt Scotch whisky - the world's first-ever quadruple-distilled single malt Scotch whisky. Bruichladdich X4+18 Edition 01 was matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and Rivesaltes casks, bottled at a mind-boggling 63.5% alcohol by volume [127 proof] and - [Cedar Ridge Doubles Down](https://whiskycritic.com/cedar-ridge-doubles-down) - Iowa-based Cedar Ridge Distillery has doubled down with the release of their limited edition Double Barrel Rye Whiskey and Double Barrel Bourbon. Both Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Rye and Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Bourbon were finished in new American oak casks. Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Bourbon release has a mashbill of 74% corn, 14% rye, - [Glencadam Unveils Visitor Center](https://whiskycritic.com/glencadam-unveils-visitor-center) - Highland-based Glencadam has a new visitor center when owner Angus Dundee Distillers officially opened the facility after beginning construction in March 2024. The new Glencadam visitor center will feature a retail space, tasting rooms, a whisky lounge, café, and function suite for corporate hospitality and private events. The new Glencadam visitor center opened in Brechin, - [Teeling Reveals Rising Reserve](https://whiskycritic.com/teeling-reveals-rising-reserve) - Dublin-based Teeling Irish Whiskey has released the fourth entry Rising Reserve range of single malt whiskies. The fifth and final entry in the Rising Reserve line will be launched in 2026. Teeling Rising Reserve 21 Year Old was matured in ex-bourbon barrels for more than 18 years, finished in ex-white wine casks for three years, - [Buffalo Trace Goes Full Proof With Sazerac Rye](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-goes-full-proof-with-sazerac-rye) - Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace Distillery has gone full proof with the addition of New Orleans-inspired Sazerac Rye Full Proof to their permanent lineup of Sazerac products. Buffalo Trace’s Sazerac Rye Full Proof Whiskey was bottled at a whopping 62.5% alcohol by volume [125 proof] and despite that, is said to contain notes of dill, rye and - [Aberlour Unveils 50-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/aberlour-unveils-50-year-old) - Speyside-based Aberlour Distillery has released Aberlour 50 Year Old - their first 50-year-old single malt whisky - but with a significant catch....only a mere 20 bottles will be made available worldwide. Aberlour 50 Year Old was bottled at 45.2% alcohol by volume [90.4 proof] and is said to impart notes of apricot, cinnamon, hazelnut, nutmeg - [Kilchoman Goes Cask Strength With Machir Bay](https://whiskycritic.com/kilchoman-goes-cask-strength-with-machir-bay) - Islay-based Kilchoman Distillery has released a Machir Bay Cask Strength - a cask strength version of their flagship single malt whisky, Machir Bay. Kilchoman Machir Bay Cask Strength was bottled at 58.1% alcohol by volume [116.2 proof] and is said to contain a plethora of notes ranging from the signature smoke of most Islay brands - [Tomatin Reveals 10-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/tomatin-reveals-10-year-old) - Highland-based Tomatin Distillery has released a Bourbon-matured 10-year-old single malt whisky aimed specifically at ‘an affordable and accessible price point’. Tomatin 10 Year Old was matured in an ex-bourbon cask, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to contain notes of apricot, honey and lemon. Tomatin 10 Year Old is being - [Elijah Craig Gets Toasted In The UK](https://whiskycritic.com/elijah-craig-gets-toasted-in-the-uk) - Elijah Craig is getting toasted in the UK with their plan to bring Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Bourbon across the pond to the UK market. Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel made its debut in the USA five years ago. Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is a small-batch bourbon that was matured in toasted new American white - [Betty Booze Visits New York City](https://whiskycritic.com/betty-booze-visits-new-york-city) - Betty Booze and her sister Betty Buzz travel to New York City to participate in the limited-time holiday menu of restaurant Serendipity3. Both Bettys are the brainchild of actress Blake Lively, who launched the Betty Buzz brand in 2021 as canned non-alcoholic carbonated mixers made without artificial ingredients and proceeded to follow up with Betty - [Royal Salute Unveils Third Kingdom Collection Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/royal-salute-unveils-third-kingdom-collection-whisky) - Royal Salute has released Royal Salute 26 Year Old Colheita Port Cask Finish - the third and final blended whisky in their limited edition Kingdom Collection. Royal Salute 26 Year Old Colheita Port Cask Finish Drawing was finished in Portuguese Colheita Port casks from Portugal's Colheita winery in the Douro Valley. Royal Salute 26 Year - [The Glenlivet Reveals Eternal 56 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-reveals-eternal-56-year-old) - The Glenlivet travels more than a half century back in time to release The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Years Old, 1 of 1 - a whisky blend consisting of whisky matured in Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez and Palo Cortado casks along with an American oak barrel. The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Years - [Bruichladdich Brings Laddie Rye Across The Pond](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-brings-laddie-rye-across-the-pond) - Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has brought Laddie Rye - the latest limited edition whisky distilled using locally grown Islay rye and Islay malting barley - across the pond to the USA. Bruichladdich is currently the only distillery on Islay producing rye whisky. Bruichladdich Laddie Rye was aged for seven years in both first-fill bourbon barrels and - [Michter's Takes Manhattan](https://whiskycritic.com/michters-takes-manhattan) - Michter’s has taken Manhattan - or rather, launched a Michter's Manhattan Month promotional campaign in London aimed at celebrating the iconic bourbon-laden cocktail that was invented in the late 19th century and traditionally made with either bourbon or rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth and bitters, garnished with an optional orange peel or Maraschino cherry. Michter’s - [The Macallan Has Another Night On Earth](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-has-another-night-on-earth) - Highland-based The Macallan is spending another night on earth with the release of the fourth annual A Night on Earth whisky, which celebrates the planet's first sunrise of the new year - in New Zealand on January 1, 2026. The Macallan A Night on Earth: The First Light emanates from a combination of sherry-seasoned American - [Connacht Re-Brands As Ballina](https://whiskycritic.com/connacht-re-brands-as-ballina) - Irish whiskey distillery Connacht has re-branded to become Ballina after being purchased by Terroirs Distillers [owner of Tullibardine]. Connacht Distillery originally opened in 2015. The newly-named Ballina Distillery has also released a pair of single malt whiskies - Dúbailte Double Wood and Triarach Triple Wood - the former being double-casked and the latter being triple-casked. - [Heineken Sends Social Message](https://whiskycritic.com/heineken-sends-social-message) - Heineken has unveiled a new promotional campaign starring the National Basketball Association's Josh Hart of the New York Knicks which encourages Heineken consumers to remove their social life from social media formats. Heineken initiated their "Social Off Socials" research study last month and found that 94% of Americans are currently part of group chats with - [Westland Displays Their Heart](https://whiskycritic.com/westland-displays-their-heart) - Seattle-based Westland Distillery has collaborated with independent bottler The Heart Cut to produce an American single malt single cask release. The Heart Cut #20 Westland was smoked using locally grown Washington state peat, matured in an ex-bourbon cask, bottled at 53% alcohol by volume [106 proof] and is said to contain notes of acacia honey, - [Glengoyne Wields Wetlands-Supporting Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/glengoyne-wields-wetlands-supporting-whisky) - Highland-based Glengoyne Distillery has released Glengoyne Wetlands Single Cask Release - a whisky to support Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) - a wetland restoration charity that protects the UK’s natural habitats. An amount of money from the Glengoyne Wetlands Single Cask Release sales will be donated to the charity and its conservation work. Glengoyne Wetlands - [The Glenlivet Unmasks Cask Master's Collection Ahead Of Halloween](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-unmasks-cask-masters-collection-ahead-of-halloween) - Halloween is creeping up and just in time Speyside-based distillery The Glenlivet has released a trio of whiskies - The Glenlivet Cask Master's Collection - for the global travel retail (GTR) segment. The Glenlivet Cask Master’s Collection consists of three single malt whiskies - a 14, 16 and 19 Year Old. The Glenlivet 14 Year - [Ardnahoe Offers Cask Strength Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/ardnahoe-offers-cask-strength-single-malt) - Islay-based Ardnahoe Distillery has released Ardnahoe Cask Strength Edition - a cask strength single malt that becomes the third whisky from the distillery opened in 2019. Ardnahoe Cask Strength Edition was matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 60.9% alcohol by volume [121.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, citrus, cocoa, peat - [Shindo Unveils Debut Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/shindo-unveils-debut-whisky) - Japan’s Shindo Distillery has released Shindo Experimental 01 - the debut single malt whisky from the family-owned distillery founded in 2021. Shindo Experimental 01 Single Malt whisky was born from non-peated malted barley, was matured in a quartet of casks - ex-bourbon (91%), virgin Mizunara (4%), Oloroso sherry (4%) and re-fill Scotch (1%) - before - [Coleburn Revival Continues With Trio Of Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/coleburn-revival-continues-with-trio-of-whiskies) - Speyside-based Coleburn Distillery has released a trio of blended malt whiskies - Sweet Peat, Sherry Bomb and Big Smoke - as part of their Local Heroes collection as they continue their revival after the original distillery was mothballed in 1985. The revived distillery is currently scheduled to re-open in 2027. Coleburn Sherry Bomb utilizes Oloroso - [Teeling Debuts Rioja Finished Whiskey](https://whiskycritic.com/teeling-debuts-rioja-finished-whiskey) - Dublin-based Teeling Irish Whiskey has released Teeling Whiskey Sommelier Selection – Rioja Red Wine Cask Finish - the seventh entry in their Sommelier Selection series which highlights some of the world’s best-known wine regions. Teeling Whiskey Sommelier Selection – Rioja Red Wine Cask Finish was matured in Spanish Rioja red wine casks, bottled at 46% - [Cutty Sark Sends 17-Year-Old Worldwide](https://whiskycritic.com/cutty-sark-sends-17-year-old-worldwide) - Old school Scotch brand Cutty Sark has released Cutty Sark 17 - a triple-cask-matured 17-year-old blend of a collection of whiskies using bourbon casks as well as sherry and port wine casks. Cutty Sark 17 is a blend of malt whiskies and grain whisky matured in the aforementioned trio of casks, bottled at 42.3% alcohol - [Heaven Hill Rolls Out Chinquapin Barrels](https://whiskycritic.com/heaven-hill-rolls-out-chinquapin-barrels) - Kentucky-based Heaven Hill Distillery is rolling out the Chinquapin barrels as they release a trio of whiskies in their Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series matured in barrels made of the distinctive American white oak species that are native to Central and Eastern North America. The inaugural Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series - [Kilchoman Unveils Full Fledged Islay Sherry Cask](https://whiskycritic.com/kilchoman-unveils-full-fledged-islay-sherry-cask) - Kilchoman has released Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured - an 11-year-old single malt whisky originating from 100% Islay-grown barley and subsequently matured in a sherry cask. More specifically, Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured were matured in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to impart notes - [Glenfiddich Debuts XS Lineup](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfiddich-debuts-xs-lineup) - Glenfiddich has launched Glenfiddich XS – a trio of single malt Scotch whiskies aged for 15, 18 and 21 years, respectively - all three bottled at 42% alcohol by volume [84 proof]. Glenfiddich XS 15 Years Old was matured in American and European oak casks, finished in an Oloroso sherry cask and is said to - [Jameson Tweaks Lineup](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-tweaks-lineup) - Jameson Irish Whisky has tweaked their lineup with a re-brand of Jameson Single Pot Still to Jameson Distiller’s Batch while Jameson Crested enjoys a label re-design. However, the actual whisky contained in both Jameson Distiller’s Batch and Jameson Crested will remain the same. In the case of Jameson Distiller's Batch, that means, the whisky continues - [The Clydeside Reveals First Peated Whisky - Fortnight](https://whiskycritic.com/the-clydeside-reveals-first-peated-whisky-fortnight) - Lowland-based The Clydeside Distillery has released Fortnight - their first peated single malt whisky - joining the distillery’s core range of Lowland single malts. The Clydeside Fortnight originates from 100% Scottish barley malted with Highland peat, combined with water from nearby Loch Katrine, was matured for a minimum of six years before being bottled at - [Jameson Reveals Larger Ginger Ale And Lime](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-reveals-larger-ginger-ale-and-lime) - Jameson Irish Whiskey has brought back their ginger ale and lime canned cocktail in a larger - 330ml can - format that will be available in the UK. Jameson, Ginger & Lime was originally launched in 2017 in the UK in a 250ml can format. Jameson Ginger Ale & Lime is bottled at 6% alcohol - [The Glenlivet Finds Its Jamaican Groove](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-finds-its-jamaican-groove) - The Glenlivet’s have unveiled Jamaica Edition - the debut release in their new “Beyond Speyside” series -- referring to the Speyside region in Scotland, where the country’s highest concentration of distilleries are located. The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old Jamaica Edition was finished in casks that previously held Jamaican rum, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] - [EH Taylor Joins Antique Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/eh-taylor-joins-antique-collection) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has added Colonel EH Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon to their Antique Collection on the the 25th anniversary of the collection. The Colonel EH Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon permanently joins the collection’s five other entries: Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, George T Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Thomas H Handy Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, - [Cutwater Launches Ghost Ship For Halloween](https://whiskycritic.com/cutwater-launches-ghost-ship-for-halloween) - San Diego-based Cutwater canned cocktail brand has turned their San Diego tasting room and kitchen into a “Ghost Ship” - a nautical-themed experience for Halloween that features themed Cutwater cocktails - such as the Spooky Sour - and Halloween merchandise. Cutwater is currently the top selling spirits-based canned cocktail in the USA market. Cutwater launched - [Jack Daniel's Punches It Up With Strawberry And Watermelon](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-daniels-punches-it-up-with-strawberry-and-watermelon) - Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey has added some extra punch to their Bolder lineup of Country Cocktails range with two new flavors - Strawberry Punch and Watermelon Punch. Jack Daniel's Strawberry Punch and Watermelon Punch are bottled at 8% alcohol by volume [16 proof] and are being made available in both 695ml and 455ml cans. The - [Aberlour Launches High Volume A'Bunadh Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/aberlour-launches-high-volume-abunadh-single-malt) - Aberlour has released A’Bunadh - a limited edition high-ABV single malt whisky slotted to enter their sherry cask collection. Aberlour A’Bunadh Sherry Cask Collection Edition One was finished in a pair of first-fill sherry casks – Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez – before being bottled at natural cask strength of 56.2% alcohol by volume [112.4 proof] - [Glen Scotia Continues Salute To Icons Of Campbeltown](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-scotia-continues-salute-to-icons-of-campbeltown) - Glen Scotia Distillery has released the third entry of their annual Icons of Campbeltown series - a Tawny Port Cask Finish 12-year-old based on the Wulver, a wolf-like creature. Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Release No. 3 Tawny Port Cask Finish 12-year-old is a unpeated single malt initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished for - [Bladnoch Has More Stories To Tell](https://whiskycritic.com/bladnoch-has-more-stories-to-tell) - Bladnoch has more stories to tell with the release of Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch, Chapter Two – the second chapter in The Stories of Bladnoch series which highlights single malt whiskies selected by individuals who have connections with the distillery, which is the Scotland's oldest private distillery. Loch Maberry was selected by Elizabeth Cobbett, - [Hollywood Distillery Makes Debut](https://whiskycritic.com/hollywood-distillery-makes-debut) - The Hollywood Distillery has finally made its debut. The distillery in Santa Monica - and on the site of a former mortuary - is the brainchild of longtime friends Larry Neuberg, Jeff Zarrinnam, and Ferris Wehbe, who aim to produce spirits using California-grown ingredients. The trio hatched an idea for the distillery nine years ago - [Cotswolds Veers Hard To Port](https://whiskycritic.com/cotswolds-veers-hard-to-port) - English whiskymaker Cotswolds Distillery has released Wychwood Harvest - a limited edition single malt aged in both Port wine and bourbon casks as the fourth addition to their English Harvest series - the whisky is named after the Wychwood Forest in England. Cotswolds Wychwood Harvest was matured in both Port wine and ex-bourbon casks, bottled - [Chichibu Unleashes Glow-In-The-Dark Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/chichibu-unleashes-glow-in-the-dark-whisky) - Just in time for Halloween, Japanese whisky distillery Chichibu has unveiled a glow-in-the-dark whisky - Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The 2025 London Edition - albeit in the UK only. Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu The London Edition 2025 is a blend of 10 casks of Chichibu single malt whisky [including two casks of heavily peated whisky], bottled at - [Four Walls Invites You To Hang With Them](https://whiskycritic.com/four-walls-invites-you-to-hang-with-them) - Four Walls Irish American Whiskey is inviting people to “hang” in a new online video promotional campaign featuring the Four Walls founding trio of Rob McElhenney [who changed his name to Rob Mac in June 2025], Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton – and who are all stars of the long-running comedy TV show “It's Always - [The Dalmore Adds To Cask Curation Series](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-adds-to-cask-curation-series) - The Dalmore has released The Red Wine Cask Edition as the third entry in their Cask Curation Series. The Dalmore Red Wine Cask Edition is a collaboration with Château Mont-Redon of Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhone wine region in France. Château Mont-Redon’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wines are typically blends of Grenache Noir (57%), with Syrah (33%), Mourvèdre - [Jack Daniels Brings Blackberry Across The Pond](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-daniels-brings-blackberry-across-the-pond) - Jack Daniel’s is bringing their blackberry-flavored Tennessee whiskey across the pond to the UK. Jack Daniel's blackberry launched in the USA last month. Jack Daniel's Tennessee Blackberry is made with Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, with a mash bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye and is then infused with - [The Macallan Offers Glassware Charms](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-offers-glassware-charms) - Speyside-based The Macallan has trotted out a trio of collectable glassware charms - a horse, peacock and salmon - in a promotional campaign in the USA entitled ‘A Month of Timeless Taste’, that will run until October 18, 2025. Those who order a drink at a participating bar will have an opportunity to snag one - [Kingsbarns Bags Caddies' Dream](https://whiskycritic.com/kingsbarns-bags-caddies-dream) - Lowland-based Kingsbarns Distillery has released Caddies’ Dream - a single cask whisky - to coincide with this weekend's Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland. Kingsbarns Caddies' Dream is a 10-year-old single malt matured in a shaved, toasted, and re-charred (STR) ex-wine barrique, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] - [Torabhaig Goes Cask Strength](https://whiskycritic.com/torabhaig-goes-cask-strength) - Isle of Skye-based Torabhaig Distillery has released a cask strength version of their Sound of Sleat single malt whisky - the sixth release in the distillery’s Legacy Series. Torabhaig Sound of Sleat Batch Strength was created with both Concerto and Laureate barley, peated to 78ppm (parts per million), matured in American oak, using both ex-bourbon - [Compass Box Offers Brulee](https://whiskycritic.com/compass-box-offers-brulee) - Whisky maker Compass Box has released Brûlée Royale Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - a limited release inspired by the 17th-century origins of the French dessert crème brûlée – a custard-based pudding topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. Chef François Massialot first created the recipe for the crème brûlée in the late 1600s for - [Glen Moray Turns To Tequila Cask Finish](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-moray-turns-to-tequila-cask-finish) - For the first time ever, Speyside-based Glen Moray has released a pair of tequila cask-finished single malt whiskies as part of their Warehouse One Collection series. The Glen Moray 2014 Tequila Cask Finish was matured for eight years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in Mexican agave spirit barrels, bottled at 55.2% alcohol by volume - [Tullamore Dew Blends Coffee And Honey](https://whiskycritic.com/tullamore-dew-blends-coffee-and-honey) - Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey has released Cafe Honey - a coffee-flavored liqueur made with Bohemian honey and Irish-roasted coffee. Tullamore Dew Cafe Honey liqueur blends triple-distilled and triple-cask-matured Irish whiskey with locally roasted coffee from northwest Ireland and natural honey from the Czech Republic, is bottled at 35% alcohol by volume [70 proof] and is - [Barton 1792 Debuts Cognac Cask Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/barton-1792-debuts-cognac-cask-bourbon) - Kentucky-based Barton 1792 Distillery has released 1792 - a Cognac cask-finished bourbon. Barton 1792 Cognac Cask Finish was first matured in American white oak barrels, then finished in French Cognac casks for a minimum of six months before being bottled at 47.5% alcohol by volume [95 proof] and is said to contain notes of apricot, - [Speyburn Bolsters Travel Retail](https://whiskycritic.com/speyburn-bolsters-travel-retail) - Speyside distillery Speyburn is bolstering their travel retail venue presence in airports both near home and across Europe, including Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports in Scotland as well as Charles de Gaulle in Paris and Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Speyburn will highlight the distillery’s travel retail-exclusive range, which includes Kentucky Bourbon Cask, Bordeaux Red Wine - [Bushmills Brings 12-Year-Old To The UK Party](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-brings-12-year-old-to-the-uk-party) - Bushmills has brought their 12-year-old Irish single malt whiskey to the UK, where it will replace their 10-year-old whiskey in the Bushmills lineup. Bushmills debuted their 12-year-old single malt whiskey in 2022 but only previously made it available in markets across America and Asia. Bushmills 12-year-old single malt Irish whiskey is triple-distilled, matured in both - [Ardbeg Unveils Vintage Y2K Series Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-unveils-vintage-y2k-series-whisky) - Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has released the second single malt whisky in their millennium vintage series – Ardbeg Vintage_Y24 24 Years Old – and this one was finished in Amontillado Sherry casks. Ardbeg Vintage_Y24 24 Years Old was initially matured in ex-bourbon casks, finished in Amontillado sherry casks – a first-ever process for Ardbeg - bottled - [Jameson Preps As Unofficial Whiskey For American Football In Dublin](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-preps-as-unofficial-whiskey-for-american-football-in-dublin) - The National Football League's Minnesota Vikings will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin in the first-ever American football game to be held in Ireland on Sunday, September 28, 2025, and Jameson Irish Whiskey has declared itself to be the "Unofficial Whiskey for Football Fans". Jameson will host viewing parties both in the USA and Dublin - [Ballantine's Celebrates Gorillaz And Kiss With Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/ballantines-celebrates-gorillaz-and-kiss-with-whisky) - Ballantine’s has added Gorillaz and Kiss to their True Music Icons series lineup - honoring UK-based Gorillaz and USA-based Kiss with a pair of new limited edition whiskies celebrating their contributions to global music culture. Gorillaz and Kiss now join Elton John, John Lennon, AC/DC and Queen in the series lineup. Ballantine’s True Music Icons - [Glenfiddich And Aston Martin Collaborate For GTR Formula One Promotion](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfiddich-and-aston-martin-collaborate-for-gtr-formula-one-promotion) - Glenfiddich has released a 19-year-old limited edition single malt whisky in support of a global travel retail (GTR) promotional campaign collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One team ahead of next weekend's 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. The promotional campaign at Singapore Changi airport will run until October 11, 2025. The Glenfiddich’s 19-year-old Limited Edition will - [Isle of Harris Celebrates Anniversary With Hearach Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/isle-of-harris-celebrates-anniversary-with-hearach-edition) - Outer Hebridean-based Isle of Harris Distillers has released The Hearach Decade Edition - a lightly-peated single malt whisky - to celebrate the distillery’s 10th anniversary. The Hearach Decade Edition was matured in both first-fill Oloroso sherry butts and first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes - [The Glendronach Reveals 30 And 40 Year Olds](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glendronach-reveals-30-and-40-year-olds) - Highland-based The Glendronach has released a pair of new limited-edition annual whiskies - a 30-year-old and a 40-year-old - to add to the distillery’s ultra-premium range. The Glendronach 30-year-old was matured in a trio of sherry casks - Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso and Amontillado - bottled at 46.8% alcohol by volume [93.6 proof] and is said - [Buffalo Trace Tours Four USA Cities In October](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-tours-four-usa-cities-in-october) - Buffalo Trace Distillery will be bringing a bourbon tasting tour to a quartet of USA cities - St Louis, Kansas City, Jacksonville and Tampa in October 2025. Beginning October 3-6, 2025, the tour will be at the D’Amici Room in St Louis, moving on to the First Creek Farm in Kansas City from October 9-12, - [Johnnie Walker Ruby RTD Arrives Down Under](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-ruby-rtd-arrives-down-under) - Johnnie Walker has launched Johnnie Walker Black Ruby blended whisky in Australia in a ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail form featuring blackberry and soda. Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Blackberry & Soda is offered at 6% alcohol by volume [12 proof]. Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Blackberry & Soda is being made available in 375ml cans for $6.50 per - [Port Ellen Celebrates Anniversary](https://whiskycritic.com/port-ellen-celebrates-anniversary) - Islay-based Port Ellen Distillery is celebrating their 200th anniversary by releasing a 42-year-old whisky. The Port Ellen 200th Anniversary Edition whisky is said to contain notes of berries, red apple and, of course, smoke. Only 150 bottles of Port Ellen 200th Anniversary Edition are being made available in October 2025 - at Port Ellen's distillery - [The GlenAllachie Launches Meikle Toir Turbo Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenallachie-launches-meikle-toir-turbo-edition) - The GlenAllachie has put their pedal to the metal and launched their third heavily peated small batch Meikle Tòir Turbo Edition, showcasing Meikle Tòir's roots by increasing the normal peat content from 35ppm (parts per million) to 72ppm for the Turbo Edition, with the peat originating from Scottish mainland peat from St Fergus. The 2025 - [Yellowstone Debuts 2025 Limited Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/yellowstone-debuts-2025-limited-edition) - The 2025 version of Yellowstone Limited Edition has been released as part of a collaboration between a pair of distilleries - Limestone Branch and Ross & Squibb - and celebrates Yellowstone's 10th anniversary. The 2025 Yellowstone Limited Edition is a 10-year-old blend of straight bourbon whiskies originating from selected barrels from both Indiana and Kentucky - [Whistlepig Unveils 30-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/whistlepig-unveils-30-year-old) - Vermont-based distillery WhistlePig has released the BigShǝBàng - a 30-year-old single malt whiskey. Whistlepig The BigShǝBàng was matured for 30 years in American oak before a brief one month stint of finishing in Vin Santo casks [Vin Santo is an Italian dessert wine], bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof] and is said to - [Chivas Regal Gets Poetic About Ferrari Formula One](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-regal-gets-poetic-about-ferrari-formula-one) - Chivas Regal gets poetic in a promotional short film showcasing the “unsung heroes” of Scuderia Ferrari HP’s Formula One team's pit crew that was premiered at last week's 2025 Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The film's words were written by spoken work artist George the Poet. Ferrari's Formula 1 drivers Charles Leclerc and seven-time F1 - [Caol Ila Gets Jazzy](https://whiskycritic.com/caol-ila-gets-jazzy) - Islay-based Caol Ila Distillery has released an 18-year-old limited edition whisky as part of their official collaboration with the Islay Jazz Festival, which will be having their 27th festival to celebrate jazz and Scotch whisky from September 19-21, 2025, on the Scottish island. Caol Ila, the largest distillery on the island, is joining the Islay - [Bruichladdich Dispatches Octomore 16](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-dispatches-octomore-16) - Islay-based distillery Bruichladdich has released a quartet of single malts comprising their 16th annual highly peated Octomore series. Bruichladdich Octomore 16.1 uses 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley, was malted to 101.4 PPM and was matured in first-fill bourbon barrels for five years before being bottled at 59.3% alcohol by volume 118.6 proof] and is said - [The Balvenie Turns The Big 5-0....Again](https://whiskycritic.com/the-balvenie-turns-the-big-5-0-again) - The Balvenie has released the second entry in The Fifty Collection, their three-part series of single malts showcasing five decades of The Balvenie contributions. The Balvenie Second Edition Fifty Collection is a blend of whiskies from two casks - a single European oak refill butt, also used for the first edition, and an American oak - [Sabrina Carpenter Moves On From Espresso With Johnnie Walker](https://whiskycritic.com/sabrina-carpenter-moves-on-from-espresso-with-johnnie-walker) - Johnnie Walker has replaced espresso as Sabrina Carpenter's new best friend after the Grammy-award-winning singer signed a global multi-year collaboration with the blended Scotch whisky brand. Carpenter hit the musical scene with a bang with her song “Espresso” became the world's top hit of 2024. Carpenter is starring in a series of short promotional films - [Glenmorangie Gets Spicy](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-gets-spicy) - Glenmorangie has released A Tale of Spices - the sixth entry in their annual limited edition ‘A Tale Of’ series, where Glenmorangie emphasizes the role of spices in their Scotch. Glenmorangie A Tale of Spices was initially aged in bourbon barrels before being finished in a quartet of casks: French oak Moroccan red wine, new - [Crown Royal Shutters Bottling Plant In Canada](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-shutters-bottling-plant-in-canada) - London-based spirits behemoth Diageo - owners of Crown Royal - have announced plans to shutter its plant in Ontario, Canada, and move operations to the USA. Crown Royal was initially introduced 86 years ago to celebrate a visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and was only available in Canada until the 1960s, when - [Lochlea Plans To Stick Around With Permanent Lineup](https://whiskycritic.com/lochlea-plans-to-stick-around-with-permanent-lineup) - UK-based independent distillery Lochlea has released Single Estate Range - their first-ever permanent whisky lineup - consisting of Orchard & Oak, Dark Briar and Smoke Without Fire. All three whiskies are made from 100% barley grown on Lochlea Farm, and matured and blended onsite at the distillery. Lochlea Orchard & Oak was matured in a - [Suntory CEO Submits Resignation](https://whiskycritic.com/suntory-ceo-submits-resignation) - Takeshi Niinami, the CEO of Japan-based spirits behemoth Suntory, has resigned after a police investigation revealed his alleged role in illegal supplements, reportedly specifically in conjunction with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Although Niinami had resigned on September 1, 2025, the police investigation had begun nearly two weeks earlier and reportedly revolved around Niinami's - [The GlenAllachie Doubles Down With Sinteis Series](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenallachie-doubles-down-with-sinteis-series) - Speyside distillery The GlenAllachie has released the second edition of their Sinteis Series of single malt whiskies, which emphasize the dual maturation process, specifically, using virgin oak and traditional sherry casks. The series is named after the Scottish Gaelic word for synthesis. The GlenAllachie Sinteis Series Part II is a 10-year-old single malt whisky matured - [Bulleit Sour Makes Its Debut](https://whiskycritic.com/bulleit-sour-makes-its-debut) - Bulleit Whiskey Sour has made its debut as the eighth and newest member of The Cocktail Collection - an assortment of ready-to-serve (RTS) cocktails produced by companies under the umbrella of spirits behemoth Diageo. Bulleit Whiskey Sour cocktail features Bulleit whiskey, lemon juice, and honey and is suggested to be poured over ice in a - [The Dalmore Debuts Second Year Of Portfolio Series](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-debuts-second-year-of-portfolio-series) - The second installment of The Dalmore Portfolio Series - exclusively for global travel retail (GTR) - has been released in collaboration with the Scotland's V&A Dundee design museum. The annual series is a limited edition collection of whiskies finished in red wine casks. The Dalmore 2025 Portfolio Series No 1 was finished in Bordeaux wine - [Crown Royal Goes To Chocolate City](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-goes-to-chocolate-city) - Canadian blended whiskymaker Crown Royal has released a limited edition chocolate-flavored whiskey as an addition to their flavored whiskey range. Crown Royal suggests serving the new chocolate-flavored whisky in traditional cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini or Coquito. Crown Royal Chocolate Flavored Whisky is being made available in the USA for $27 per - [Kirker Greer Debuts Seasons Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/kirker-greer-debuts-seasons-collection) - Belfast, Ireland-based Kirker Greer Spirits has released Seasons Collection - their new premium blended Irish whiskey collection inspired by the four seasons of the year. The Kirker Four Seasons Collection uses whiskies blended from a quartet of Irish distilleries – Ulster, Connacht, Munster, and Leinster – each representing a particular season of winter, spring, summer - [Elijah Craig Tees Up For Ryder Cup](https://whiskycritic.com/elijah-craig-tees-up-for-ryder-cup) - Elijah Craig has teed up for the upcoming Ryder Cup tournament and released a limited edition bourbon for the international golf tournament. Elijah Craig is already the tournament’s official bourbon, which will take place September 26-28, 2025, at Bethpage Black in New York. Elijah Craig Ryder Cup Small Batch Bourbon was finished in toasted staves - [Cotswolds Travels To The Farm](https://whiskycritic.com/cotswolds-travels-to-the-farm) - English distillery Cotswolds has gone to the farm and released Woodlands Farm - the second installment in their Field to Cask limited release series which highlights locations that have appeared in the whisky production journey. Cotswolds Woodlands Farm emerges from a single first-fill STR (shaved, toasted and re-charred) cask, bottled at 62.2% alcohol by volume - [Glenfiddich Reveals Aston Martin F1 Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfiddich-reveals-aston-martin-f1-whisky) - Glenfiddich has released a pair of limited edition single malt whiskies to mark the anniversary of their collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One team ahead of this weekend's 2025 Dutch Grand Prix. Glenfiddich’s two F1-themed whiskies are a Glenfiddich 16-year-old and a travel retail exclusive 19-year-old. The Glenfiddich 16-year-old was aged in a combination - [Old Forester Unwraps Birthday Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/old-forester-unwraps-birthday-bourbon) - Old Forester has unwrapped this year's version of their highly coveted Birthday Bourbon series - and the 2025 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is the first to use the sweet mash process - created without setback during fermentation, as that “...absence of setback allowed the yeast to express its full character”. Each year, Old Forester celebrates - [Blue Run Produces Glimmer](https://whiskycritic.com/blue-run-produces-glimmer) - The newly operational Kentucky-based Blue Run Spirits has released Glimmer - a new limited edition bourbon finished in gin barrels - as the distillery's second-ever release. Situated in Georgetown, Kentucky, Blue Run Spirits was founded in 2020 and has been part of the Molson Coors’ spirits division since 2023. Glimmer is Kentucky straight bourbon finished - [Old Dominick Debuts Eight Year Old Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/old-dominick-debuts-eight-year-old-bourbon) - Tennessee-based Old Dominick distillery has released an eight-year-old Reserve Bourbon. Old Dominick Reserve Bourbon was matured for eight years in new American oak barrels, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, chocolate, honey and vanilla. Old Dominick Reserve Bourbon is being made available for $60 per - [Bulleit Talks Talk And Walks Walk](https://whiskycritic.com/bulleit-talks-talk-and-walks-walk) - Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has begun a new promotional campaign espousing those people who "walk the walk" as opposed to those who "talk the talk". Bulleit’s campaign is titled “Doing Over Dreaming" and arrives with a quartet of 15-second video spots emphasizing Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye. Bulleit's promotional campaign runs across their social channels as - [Knob Creek Preps For Fantasy Football Season](https://whiskycritic.com/knob-creek-preps-for-fantasy-football-season) - Knob Creek bourbon prepares anew for the onslaught of fantasy football season this autumn by collaborating with former NFL quarterback Eli Manning to promote the return of the Knob Creek Bold Picks event, a “season-long recognition of the bold selections [of] fantasy football fans.” To commemorate the collaboration, Knob Creek has released a limited-edition Knob - [D'Usse Collaborates With Latto](https://whiskycritic.com/dusse-collaborates-with-latto) - D’Ussé Cognac and musical artist Lasso are collaborating on a promotional campaign called ‘D’Ussé Friday’ - with the campaign debuting nationwide in the USA. D’Ussé Cognac and Grammy-nominated rapper Latto begin the campaign with Latto's signature cocktail: the D’Usse Peach Lemonade - consisting of D’Ussé Cognac, lemonade, peach syrup and Prosecco. Earlier in the year, - [Glenfiddich Collaborates With Aston Martin](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfiddich-collaborates-with-aston-martin) - Glenfiddich has replaced Bowmore as the official whisky for British car manufacturer Aston Martin. The global partnership was announced at the Monterey Car Week in California. Glenfiddich already enjoys an existing relationship with the Aston Martin Formula One Team, which began in November 2024. To mark the occasion, Glenfiddich has released a 48-year-old single malt - [Redbreast Collabs With Toronto Film Festival](https://whiskycritic.com/redbreast-collabs-with-toronto-film-festival) - Single pot still Irish whiskeymaker Redbreast collaborated with the popular Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to become their official whiskey partner, signing a two-year agreement for the 2025 and 2026 TIFF festivals. Redbreast will promote themselves and so-called hidden cinematic gems with their ‘Redbreast Unhidden’ promotional campaign showcasing films at TIFF 2025 and 2026. Redbreast’s - [Chivas Touts Tour](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-touts-tour) - Chivas Brothers, along with Midleton Very Rare are hosting a five-day Grand Whisk(e)y Tour, which takes 10 guests via private jet to Ireland and Scotland [with accommodations] from October 6-10, 2025. The Grand Whisk(e)y Tour takes the guests to three distilleries that produce Royal Salute, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, and Midleton Very Rare. The tour - [Uncle Nearest Enters Receivership](https://whiskycritic.com/uncle-nearest-enters-receivership) - Just a few years ago, Tennessee-based Nearest Green Distillery was enjoying some of the best times as their Uncle Nearest brands were some of the hottest on the market. But this week, a federal judge has ordered a receivership for Nearest Green Distillery after the business defaulted on more than $100 million in loans. Farm - [Woodford Reserve Unveils American Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/woodford-reserve-unveils-american-single-malt) - Woodford Reserve has released their new 12-year-old American single malt (ASM) as part of the their limited Distillery Series. This is one of the first releases after the December 2024 change in regulations, allowing brands to use new or used barrels in maturation, contrary to the previously accepted bourbon rules. Accordingly, Woodford Reserve 12-Year=Old American - [Glen Scotia Debuts 12 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-scotia-debuts-12-year-old) - Campbeltown-based distillery Glen Scotia has released a 12-year-old single malt whisky to join their permanent range that includes 10, 15, 18 and 25-year-old whiskies. The new Glen Scotia 12 Years Old was fully matured in first-fill bourbon casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, citrus, - [Glenmorangie Unveils The Altus](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-unveils-the-altus) - Highland-based distillery Glenmorangie has unveiled a new 25-year-old single malt whisky called The Altus. Glenmorangie's The Altus combines bourbon cask aged whiskies that have been finished in Malmsey Madeira wine casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to impart notes of mandarin, peach and pear. Glenmorangie's The Altus 25 year - [Isle Of Raasay Reveals Refreshed Marsala Casked Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/isle-of-raasay-reveals-refreshed-marsala-casked-whisky) - Isle of Raasay Distillery has released their Marsala cask aged single malt Scotch whisky. Isle of Raasay’s Marsala Cask Single Malt whisky was matured exclusively in rare Marsala Vergine casks from Sicily, bottled at 50.7% alcohol by volume [101.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, coffee and maple syrup. Only 12,300 bottles - [Hennessy Preps For Mid-Autumn Festival](https://whiskycritic.com/hennessy-preps-for-mid-autumn-festival) - Hennessy is collaborating with Hong Kong-based musical artist Jackson Wang to launch a pair of limited edition bottle designs for their cognac ahead of this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival (October 6, 2025). The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest-based celebration originating in China and held when the moon is thought to be the fullest and brightest to - [Glengoyne Offers Mizunara Oak Finish Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/glengoyne-offers-mizunara-oak-finish-whisky) - Glengoyne Distillery has released a 16-year-old Glengoyne single malt finished six years in Japanese Mizunara oak as an addition to their Glengoyne Oak Masters’ Series. Glengoyne Mizunara Oak was initially aged for 10 years in first-fill sherry and refill casks, then finished in Japanese Mizunara oak from Hokkaido for the final six years, bottled at - [Yellowstone Unveils Bourbon Canned Drinks](https://whiskycritic.com/yellowstone-unveils-bourbon-canned-drinks) - Yellowstone bourbon - a product of Kentucky distillery Limestone Branch - has dived into the ready-to-serve (RTS) market with their range of bourbon-based cocktails: Gold Rush, Old Fashioned and Espresso. Yellowstone Gold Rush was bottled at 25% alcohol by volume [50 proof] and is said to contain notes of fig honey and lemon. Yellowstone Old - [The Macallan Offers A Spot Of Tea](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-offers-a-spot-of-tea) - The Macallan has collaborated with tea brand Jing to release a pair of tea-themed single malt whiskies – Inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea and Inspired by Cherrywood Lapsang Tea – as part of their Harmony Collection. The Macallan Inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea mimics the orchid used for oolong tea, traditionally grown in - [Ardbeg Finishes Off Anthology Series](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-finishes-off-anthology-series) - Islay-based Ardbeg's third and final limited edition single malt whisky in their Anthology series - The Beithir's Tale - has been released. Ardbeg's Anthology Series showcases mythical creatures and the Beithir is a mythological, serpent-like creature. Ardbeg The Beithir’s Tale is a 15-year-old single malt as well as the distillery’s first whisky matured in designer, - [Jack Daniel's Adds Blackberry To The Mix](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-daniels-adds-blackberry-to-the-mix) - Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey has added blackberry to their lineup of flavored whiskies, joining Apple, Fire and Honey. Jack Daniel's Blackberry was bottled at 35% alcohol by volume [70 proof] and is said to impart notes of, well, blackberry, and is expected to be a mixing whiskey for cocktails. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Blackberry is being - [Hennessy Gets Into Carnival Mode](https://whiskycritic.com/hennessy-gets-into-carnival-mode) - Moët Hennessy is getting in a Carnival mood and has re-launched their limited edition Hennessy VS Carnival cognac to coincide with the upcoming 2025 Notting Hill Carnival in London on August 24-25, 2025. At the 2025 Notting Hill Carnival, Hennessy is planning to debut their first-ever float - which is said to bring the spirit - [Bimbers Climbs On Shoulders Of Giants](https://whiskycritic.com/bimbers-climbs-on-shoulders-of-giants) - London-based Bimber has released six new whiskies for their Shoulders of Giants series, which celebrates the visionaries of our world - three of the latest six additions to the Shoulders of Giants series are exclusive to the UK, while the other three will be exclusive to Germany. The UK-exclusive editions have been christened with artistic - [The GlenAllachie Unveils Meikle Tour Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenallachie-unveils-meikle-tour-whiskies) - The GlenAllachie has released a pair of Meikle Tòir single cask peated single malt whiskies - each aged in a different sherry cask - one of Meikle Tòir’s single cask single malt whiskies was aged in a 2018 Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead while the other was aged in a 2019 Oloroso sherry hogshead. Meikle Tòir - [Wire Works Debuts Necessary Evil](https://whiskycritic.com/wire-works-debuts-necessary-evil) - UK-based distillery White Peak has released the third edition of their Wire Works Necessary Evil stout finish single malt whisky. Wire Works Necessary Evil third edition is a lightly peated single malt whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels, finished in Necessary Evil imperial stout beer casks from nearby Thornbridge Brewery, bottled at 51.3% alcohol by volume - [Jameson Redesigns Original](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-redesigns-original) - Irish whiskey behemoth Jameson has redesigned their original green bottle with brighter colors, a refined logo and ‘elevated tactile elements’. Additionally, Jameson’s home of Midleton, County Cork, is highlighted on the label for the first time with the phrase ‘Crafted for Smoothness at the Midleton Distillery’. The newly re-designed Jameson Original bottle is being made - [Crown Royal Has Juicy Summer Plans](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-has-juicy-summer-plans) - Canadian blended whisky Crown Royal has collaborated with Los Angeles-based apparel brand Juicy Couture for a new summer promotional campaign called ‘Crown Royal Pancake Palace’ to promote Crown Royal’s flavored whiskies - Apple, Peach and Blackberry - as well as other whiskies in their lineup. The collaboration begins this weekend on August 3, 2025, in - [Glengoyne Gussies Up 18 and 21-Year Olds](https://whiskycritic.com/glengoyne-gussies-up-18-and-21-year-olds) - Highland-based distillery Glengoyne has released redesigns for both their 18- and 21-year-old single malt whiskies with the updated designs featuring sustainable, fully recyclable packaging sourced just a few miles from the distillery. Additionally, bottles for both the Glengoyne 18- and 21-year-old are also made from fully recyclable materials and are claimed to use 49% recycled - [WL Weller Launches Pair Of Bourbons](https://whiskycritic.com/wl-weller-launches-pair-of-bourbons) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has released a pair of wheated bourbons - the second edition of Weller Millennium and WL Weller 18 Years Old - the latter being their oldest age statement ever for the wheated bourbons, which are named after William Larue Weller. Weller Millennium Second Edition is a blend of vintage straight wheated bourbon - [Fielden Reveals Hazybower](https://whiskycritic.com/fielden-reveals-hazybower) - English whiskymaker Fielden has released Hazybower - the second installment in their Fieldnotes Collection which highlights the wild herbs and flowers that grow naturally in England’s fields. Fielden's Hazybower is a rye whisky consisting of a blend of heritage rye, wheat and barley, matured in American oak casks [with a portion also matured in Hungarian - [Jameson Brings Back Distilled Sounds](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-brings-back-distilled-sounds) - Irish whiskey producer Jameson is bringing back their Distilled Sounds musical joint in Ireland - again with Anderson.Paak - and this time showcasing a lineup of more than 20 artists. Jameson Distilled Sounds debuted last year at Jameson’s home in Cork, Ireland, where global musical artists came together to write, record, and perform new music - [The Macallan Flies Into LAX](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-flies-into-lax) - Speyside-based wildly popular Scotch whisky brand The Macallan has launched their first airport-based boutique on the West Coast at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The boutique is in collaboration with DFS, a global luxury travel retailer. The boutique was designed with architect Jamie Fobert, and has been christened ‘Nurtured by Nature’, emphasizing the story of - [Hooghoudt Bites The Dust](https://whiskycritic.com/hooghoudt-bites-the-dust) - La Martiniquaise-Bardinet-owned Dutch whisky-making distillery Hooghoudt will close their distillery in Groningen and move its production to LMB's distillery in Ghent in Belgium. Production operations in Groningen - where the distillery has been based for 137 years - will officially end on December 31, 2025. LMB's subsidiary - La Martiniquaise Benelux - agreed to acquire - [Gordon & MacPhail To Reveal Glenlivet 85-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/gordon-macphail-to-reveal-glenlivet-85-year-old) - UK-based independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail will release an 85-year-old Glenlivet Scotch whisky - what they are claiming to be the world’s oldest single malt Scotch - in October 2025. The release will surpass The Macallan’s 84-year-old Time: Space, which was released in September 2024. The Glenlivet 85-year-old single malt Scotch whisky was bottled at - [Sazerac Gets High With Rye](https://whiskycritic.com/sazerac-gets-high-with-rye) - Sazerac has decided to get high and released Sazerac Rye 100 Proof - at 50% alcohol by volume, a slightly higher proof whiskey than the usual Sazerac Rye, which is a mere 90 proof [45% alcohol by volume]. Sazerac Rye 100 proof is expected to be a whiskey that will be coveted for classic cocktails - [Laphroaig Brings Lore Cask Strength To The Rest Of The World](https://whiskycritic.com/laphroaig-brings-lore-cask-strength-to-the-rest-of-the-world) - Islay-based distillery Laphroaig has brought their Lore Cask Strength 2025 Càirdeas single malt whisky to the rest of the world with a release to global markets. Laphroaig Lore Cask Strength was matured in Oloroso sherry, European oak, ex-bourbon and quarter casks, bottled at 59.6% alcohol by volume [119.2 proof] and is said to contain notes - [Glen Moray Tees Up In GTR For Senior Open Championship](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-moray-tees-up-in-gtr-for-senior-open-championship) - Speyside distillery Glen Moray has teed up in their UK global travel retail [GTR] efforts as the 2025 ISPS Handa Senior Open Championship approaches - scheduled for July 24-27, 2025, at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England. This will the second year of a three year deal for Glen Moray as a sponsor with golf’s - [Ardgowan Launches Clydebuilt Single Malts](https://whiskycritic.com/ardgowan-launches-clydebuilt-single-malts) - Ardgowan Distillery has launched a new collection of six Speyside single malts - via their Clydebuilt brand label - featuring three small-batch releases distilled in 2012 and three single-cask bottlings aged for 12 years. Ardgowan's Clydebuilt label was launched in 2019 and named after the shipbuilding industry alongside the nearby Firth of Clyde. All six - [Jim Beam Lines Up Lineage](https://whiskycritic.com/jim-beam-lines-up-lineage) - Jim Beam has released Jim Beam Lineage Batch Number Two - the second installment of their Lineage series, co-created by Beam family members Fred and Freddie Noe - and honoring generational Beam roots. The new 15-year-old Jim Beam Lineage Batch Number Two is Kentucky straight bourbon matured in charred white oak barrels, bottled at 55.5% - [Bladnoch Signs Up For New French Deal](https://whiskycritic.com/bladnoch-signs-up-for-new-french-deal) - 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 - [Buffalo Trace Hooks Up With Biotech Firm](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-hooks-up-with-biotech-firm) - Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace Distillery has hooked up with Kentucky-based Meridian Biotech in an effort to turn Buffalo Trace distillery byproducts into alternative proteins. The new $40 million facility is claiming to use new technology to convert Buffalo Trace stillage into multifunctional alternative proteins, which can then be used in aquaculture, fish farming, pet foods and - [James Beam Distilling Reveals Old Grand Dad Bonded 7-Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/james-beam-distilling-reveals-old-grand-dad-bonded-7-year-old) - James Beam Distilling has released their annual Old Grand-Dad seven-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bonded according to 1897's Bottled-in-Bond Act which requires whiskey to be produced from a single distillation season in a single distillery, aged for at least four years, and bottled at a minimum of 50% ABV. James Beam Distilling's Old Grand Dad - [El Sid Set To Open In Washington State](https://whiskycritic.com/el-sid-set-to-open-in-washington-state) - El Sid - a bar inspired by Sid Vicious, bassist for the UK punk rock pioneering band The Sex Pistols - is set to open on August 9, 2025, in Everett, Washington, a northern suburb of Seattle. Vicious died of a heroin overdose in 1979. El Sid will offer coffee by day and ‘punk rock-inspired’ - [Slanj Debuts Their Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/slanj-debuts-their-whisky) - 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. - [Colonel E. H. Taylor Emerges From Buffalo Trace](https://whiskycritic.com/colonel-e-h-taylor-emerges-from-buffalo-trace) - If Colonel E.H. Taylor - aka, the "father of modern bourbon" - would have made his personal bourbon, then Buffalo Trace has released what they think is the closest modern interpretation of what that would be - the limited edition Colonel E.H. Taylor Distiller's Council Series. Buffalo Trace Distillery created the limited edition bourbon using - [Uncle Nearest Debuts Eighth Anniversary Master Blend](https://whiskycritic.com/uncle-nearest-debuts-eighth-anniversary-master-blend) - Celebrating their eighth anniversary, Tennessee-based Uncle Nearest has debuted their limited edition 2025 Master Blend Edition of Tennessee whiskey and - for the first time in the distillery's history - the anniversary edition will be available outside of the distillery. Bottled at 55.5% alcohol by volume for a whopping 111 proof, 2025 Uncle Nearest Master - [Falkland Debuts Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/falkland-debuts-whisky) - 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, - [Diageo Riffs With Live Nation In The UK](https://whiskycritic.com/diageo-riffs-with-live-nation-in-the-uk) - 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 - [Stauning Reveals New Look](https://whiskycritic.com/stauning-reveals-new-look) - 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 Offers Summer Tours Of Their Scotland Distilleries](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-offers-summer-tours-of-their-scotland-distilleries) - 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 Re-Enters GTR Fray](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfarclas-re-enters-gtr-fray) - 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 Brings Out Aston Martin Formula One Themed Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfiddich-debuts-aston-martin-formula-one-themed-whisky) - 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 - [Maker's Mark Salutes World Series Champs - Los Angeles Dodgers](https://whiskycritic.com/makers-mark-salutes-world-series-champs-los-angeles-dodgers) - Maker’s Mark Bourbon is celebrating the 2024 World Series champions - Los Angeles Dodgers - with a limited edition bourbon called Maker's Mark Champion Selection x Los Angeles Dodgers. The limited edition Maker’s Mark Champion Selection x Los Angeles Dodgers is part of the distillery’s Private Selection program - which allows individuals, retail and restaurant - [Glenmorangie Named As Official Whisky Of Formula One](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-named-as-official-whisky-of-formula-one) - Glenmorangie has been named as the official whisky of Formula One as part of a 10-year collaboration between Glenmorangie’s parent company LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) and Formula One beginning in 2025. Formula One and Glenmorangie will celebrate the collaboration this at the 2025 British Grand Prix to be held this Sunday (July 6) at - [Richard Hammond Debuts Hawkridge Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/richard-hammond-debuts-hawkridge-whisky) - Former "Top Gear" and "The Grand Tour" co-host Richard Hammond has finally joined the alcohol-fueled fray with his former tormentors from both those shows with his collaboration with Hawkridge Distillers to produce both a gin and a single malt English whisky, called Ratio Gin and Iron Ridge whisky. Hawkridge Distillery is located in Berkshire, England. - [The London Union Debuts Blended Series](https://whiskycritic.com/the-london-union-debuts-blended-series) - The London Distillery Company (TLDC) has released The Golden Union - the second installment in their newly revived English blended malt whisky series. TLDC's full name - The Golden Union: Release No.1 – A Field in England - combines TLDC’s malt whisky with a single malt from Adnams Distillery in Southwold, was bottled at 50% - [Isle Of Harris Reveals Stronger Hearach](https://whiskycritic.com/isle-of-harris-reveals-stronger-hearach) - Isle of Harris Distillery has released a stronger The Hearach Croft Strength single malt Scotch whisky [along with a gin], exclusively for three Scottish airports: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. The Isle of Harris Hearach Croft Strength was bottled at 52% alcohol by volume [104 proof] and was made with 100% Scottish barley, matured in ex-bourbon - [Stella Artois Debuts The Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/stella-artois-debuts-the-collection) - Stella Artois unveils "The Collection" as they bring back actor Matt Damon and English footballer David Beckham to promote Damon's "collection" of Stella Artois bottles from all 50 states, minus Wyoming. #Distillery #Whisky #Whiskey #Japanesewhiskey #Japanesewhisky #IrishWhiskey #scotchwhiskey #irishwhisky #Bourbon #scotch #ryewhisky #Whiskyadvocate #whiskymagazine #威士忌 #ウイスキー #위스키 #Singlemalt #cigars #Whiskeycritic #Whiskycritic - [Jameson Preps For Women's 2025 Euros](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-preps-for-womens-2025-euros) - Major League Soccer sponsor Jameson Irish whiskey has collaborated with UEFA [Union of European Football Associations] to promote the upcoming UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament in Switzerland from July 2-27, 2025. For the promotion, Jameson has created a trio of jerseys highlighting Germany - who won the women’s Euros in 2005 - and both England - [Glenfarclas Reveals 70-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfarclas-reveals-70-year-old) - Speyside-based Glenfarclas Distillery has released their most elderly whisky to date - a 70-year-old single malt. Glenfarclas 70 Years Old was matured in a single first-fill sherry cask, bottled at 42.9% alcohol by volume [85.8 proof] and is aid to offer notes of coffee, dark chocolate and peat smoke. Only a mere 262 bottles of - [The Glendronach Revives 21-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glendronach-revives-21-year-old) - The Glendronach has revived their 21-year-old single malt whisky with an ‘elevated’ design change. The newly re-designed The Glendronach Aged 21 Years single malt whisky was matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Andalucía, Spain, bottled at 48% alcohol by volume [96 proof] and is still said to offer notes - [Teeling Unveils Birthday Whiskey](https://whiskycritic.com/teeling-unveils-birthday-whiskey) - Dublin-based Irish whiskey producer Teeling has released a limited edition whiskey named Birthday Batch to celebrate their 10th birthday. Teeling Birthday Batch is a blend of some of Teeling’s oldest single malt and pot still whiskies, matured in ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to offer notes of - [Bladnoch Makes Waves Again](https://whiskycritic.com/bladnoch-makes-waves-again) - Lowland-based Bladnoch - Scotland’s southernmost whisky distillery - is making waves again with the release of The Wave II, the second single malt in their Wave Master Distiller’s Collection. Bladnoch Wave II spent time in Amontillado sherry casks, was bottled at 57% alcohol by volume [114 proof] and is said to offer notes of ginger, - [Remus Honors The Babe](https://whiskycritic.com/remus-honors-the-babe) - Remus has collaborated with the family of iconic Major League Baseball player Babe Ruth to produce Remus Babe Ruth Reserve - a new limited edition bourbon honoring Ruth. Ruth - aka "The Bambino" or "The Sultan of Swat" - was the league's longtime record-holder of the most home runs [714] until that record was broken - [Laphroaig Reveals 38-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/laphroaig-reveals-38-year-old) - Islay-based Laphroaig Distillery has released a 38-year-old single malt as the second whisky in their Archive Collection, which celebrates Laphroaig’s history. Laphroaig 38 Years Old was initially matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks followed by a period of time in a second-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead before being finished in an Oloroso sherry-seasoned European oak butt, - [Cutty Sark Lands In The USA](https://whiskycritic.com/cutty-sark-lands-in-the-usa) - Old school blended Scotch whisky brand, Cutty Sark, has released their first-ever ready-to-drink product – Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball - making its debut in the USA. Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball combines Cutty Sark blended Scotch whisky and ginger ale in a 250ml can that offers 5% alcohol by volume [10 proof]. - [Dekanta Unveils New Japanese Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/dekanta-unveils-new-japanese-whisky) - New Japanese whisky releases have been few and far between in recent years but to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Japanese retailer Dekantā has released a six-year-old Japanese whisky from the Wakatsuru Saburomaru Distillery. Since their birth in June 2015, Dekantā has offered an extensive range of Japanese spirits as well as launched their own independent - [Stitzel-Weller Reveals Debut Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/stitzel-weller-reveals-debut-bourbon) - Louisville, Kentucky-based Stitzel-Weller Distillery has released the debut bourbon - a 24-year-old - in their new exclusive Stitzel Reserve series. Stitzel Reserve 24-Year-Old release was bottled at a whopping 61.7% alcohol by volume [123.4 proof] and, not surprisingly, is said to contain notes of cracked leather, saddle oil and burnt sugar. Only 191 bottles of - [Eagle Rare 12 Year Old Joins Permanent Range For Buffalo Trace](https://whiskycritic.com/eagle-rare-12-year-old-joins-permanent-range-for-buffalo-trace) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has added a 12-year-old straight Bourbon to their Eagle Rare range which includes the original 10-year-old, Double Eagle Very Rare, Eagle Rare 25 Year Old, and Eagle Rare 17 Year Old [an annual limited release in Buffalo Trace’s Antique Collection]. Eagle Rare 12 Year Old was bottled at 47.5% alcohol by volume - [Sazerac Joins Irish Whiskey Fray With Garavogue](https://whiskycritic.com/sazerac-joins-irish-whiskey-fray-with-garavogue) - Buffalo Trace Distillery-owned Sazerac has joined the Irish whiskey fray with their inaugural Irish single malt, Garavogue, via their Hawk's Rock Distillery [previously known as the Lough Gill Distillery in Ireland, which had produced Athrú Irish whiskey]. Garavogue gets is named after the river that flows past the distillery. Sazerac's Garavogue 20-year-old Irish Whiskey is - [Redbreast Re-Introduces Stronger 15-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/redbreast-re-introduces-stronger-15-year-old) - Redbreast has re-issued a special cask strength version of their 15 Year Old Irish whiskey in honor of the whiskey’s 20th anniversary after initially debuting as a one-off bottling in 2005. Redbreast 15 Year Old limited edition cask strength version was matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry-seasoned casks, bottled at 56.3% alcohol - [Fettercairn Travels Across The Pond To The USA](https://whiskycritic.com/fettercairn-travels-across-the-pond-to-the-usa) - Scotland-based Fettercairn Distillery is making their first-ever trip across the pond to release their range of single malt whiskies for the American market. Fettercairn will make their USA debut with five rare expressions, ranging from 24- to 50-year-old whiskies. Fettercairn’s Fab Five in the USA will include the 24-year-old [$650 per bottle]; 28-year-old [$1,250]; 40-year-old - [Lochlea Unveils Cask Strength Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/lochlea-unveils-cask-strength-whisky) - Lochlea Distillery has released their third cask strength edition - and the first time Lochlea has combined Oloroso sherry casks with Islay peat - as part of Batch Three of Lochlea’s annual Cask Strength series. Lochlea Cask Strength Batch Three was matured in Oloroso sherry butts and ex-Islay peated casks, bottled at 59.8% alcohol by - [Tamdhu Reveals 21-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/tamdhu-reveals-21-year-old) - Speyside-based Tamdhu Distillery has released a 21-year-old single malt to their permanent collection. Tamdhu 21-year-old single malt has been matured in predominantly European oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Spain, bottled at 47.5% alcohol by volume [95 proof] and is said to contain notes of chocolate, orange, toffee and marzipan. Only 12,000 bottles of Tamdhu - [Torbahaig Unveils Fourth In Legacy Series](https://whiskycritic.com/torbahaig-unveils-fourth-in-legacy-series) - Isle of Skye-based Torabhaig Distillery has released Sound of Sleat - the fourth single malt Scotch whisky in their Legacy Series and named after the distillery's home peninsula. Torabhaig Sound of Sleat has been matured in ex-bourbon and new American oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to produce - [Where There's Fire There's Smokehead 15-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/where-theres-fire-theres-smokehead-15-year-old) - Islay-based Smokehead has released a 15-year-old single malt whisky - making it Smokehead’s oldest single malt available [after their Extra Black 18-year-old was previously discontinued]. Smokehead 15-year-old single malt whisky was bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of citrus, vanilla and, of course, peat smoke. Smokehead 15-year-old - [Dewar's Unveils 22-Year-Old Aberfeldy For Anniversary](https://whiskycritic.com/dewars-unveils-22-year-old-aberfeldy-for-anniversary) - Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery has released a 22-year-old single malt to commemorate the 25th anniversary of that distillery's visitor center opening. To celebrate the occasion, the Scottish distillery home of Aberfeldy single malt and Dewar’s blended whisky has unveiled a limited edition 22-year-old single malt finished in Oloroso sherry casks that is part of the Dewar’s - [Duncan Taylor Debuts 42-Year-Old Bowmore](https://whiskycritic.com/duncan-taylor-debuts-42-year-old-bowmore) - Scotland-based independent bottler Duncan Taylor has released a 42-year-old Bowmore as part of their Rarest Reserve collection, a collection which showcases Duncan Taylor's casks. Duncan Taylor’s 42-year-old single malt whisky was originally created at Bowmore Distillery on Islay, matured in a single Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry cask, bottled at 50.8% alcohol by volume [101.6 proof] - [Mac-Talla Issues 2025 Feis Ile Festival Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/mac-talla-issues-2025-feis-ile-festival-single-malt) - Mac-Talla has released a limited edition single malt matured in Amarone casks to celebrate the Islay-based Fèis Ìle 2025 Festival which runs through May 31, 2025. Mac-Talla 2025 Amarone Cask Festival Edition single malt was matured in first-fill Amarone della Valpolicella wine casks from northern Italy, bottled at 53.8% alcohol by volume [107.6 proof] and - [McConnell's Unveils Whiskey Finished In Cognac](https://whiskycritic.com/mcconnells-unveils-whiskey-finished-in-cognac) - Irish whiskeymaker McConnell’s has released an Irish whiskey finished in Cognac casks as the final entrant in their five-year-old Irish whiskey series. McConnell’s Cognac Cask Finish is a blend of Irish malt and grain whiskeys, aged for five years in first-fill ex-bourbon casks before being finished in Cognac casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume - [24-Year-Old Single Malt Found In Sullivan's Cove](https://whiskycritic.com/24-year-old-single-malt-found-in-sullivans-cove) - Tasmania-based distillery Sullivans Cove has released a 24-year-old single malt - known only as HH0005 - finished in Apera casks that is thought to be one of the oldest Australian single malt whiskies. Sullivan's Cove HH0005 was originally matured in an American oak cask, then finished to an ex-Apera cask for seven years before being - [Bruichladdich Launches Pair Of Whiskies For Festival](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-launches-pair-of-whiskies-for-festival) - Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has released a pair of limited edition whiskies - Octomore Polyphonic and Port Charlotte Single Cask Rock'ndaal - for the upcoming Fèis Ìle Festival (May 23-31, 2025), including its oldest Octomore to date. Octomore Polyphonic is a heavily peated whisky matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 54.9% alcohol by volume [109.8 - [The Dalmore Debuts Luminary Series No. 3](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-debuts-luminary-series-no-3) - The Dalmore is has released The Dalmore Luminary No.3 – 2025 Edition. The Dalmore Luminary No. 3 2025 Edition was matured in American white oak, finished in a combination of seven casks, including both vintage and aged Calvados (1989 and 1999), Matusalem Sherry, Apostoles Sherry, red wine casks from Bordeaux and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, bottled at 49.7% - [Kilchoman Debuts Quartet Of Single Malts For 20th Anniversary](https://whiskycritic.com/kilchoman-debuts-quartet-of-single-malts-for-20th-anniversary) - Islay-based distillery Kilchoman Distillery has released a quartet of small batch single malt whiskies to celebrate their 20th anniversary, calling them the 20th Anniversary Cask Series, consisting of four small batch bottlings, with five casks of each. Only 1,120 bottles of the first of the quartet, a 14-year-old matured in an ex-bourbon cask aged single - [Diageo Tabbed As Sponsor For FIFA World Cup](https://whiskycritic.com/diageo-tabbed-as-sponsor-for-fifa-world-cup) - Spirits behemoth Diageo has been named the official spirits supporter of next year’s Fifa World Cup to be held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. For the tournament, London-based Diageo is expected to be promoting Scotch whisky brands Buchanan’s and Johnnie Walker - as well as a sle of other spirits brands in their portfolio. - [Bushmills Reveals 18-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-reveals-18-year-old) - Irish whiskey behemoth Bushmills has released an 18-year-old Colheita Port cask-finished single malt whiskey with one catch - it is destined exclusively for the Asia Pacific global travel retail (GTR) market - as part of Bushmills’ World Wood TREX (travel retail exclusive series). Bushmills 18-Year-Old Single Malt World Wood TREX was matured in ex-bourbon and - [Glen Scotia Unveils 50-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-scotia-unveils-50-year-old) - Campbeltown-based distillery Glen Scotia has released a 50-year-old single malt whisky as the first edition of their new Elements of Campbeltown collection celebrating the Celtic five-fold knot, which symbolizes the harmony of air, water, fire, and earth as they connect to form the fifth element, the spirit. Glen Scotia Elements of Campbeltown Release Number One: - [InchDairnie Introduces Pair Of Single Malts](https://whiskycritic.com/inchdairnie-introduces-pair-of-single-malts) - InchDairnie Distillery has released a pair of eight-year-old peated single malts - KinGlassie Double Matured and KinGlassie Raw - the KinGlassie name is from the Irish ‘Saint Glaisne’ and is the name of the village near the distillery. KinGlassie Double Matured is the more heavily peated of the pair of eight-year-old single malt whiskies, checking - [Jack Daniel's Debuts New Whiskey As Part Of McLaren Formula One Partnership Promotion](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-daniels-debuts-new-whiskey-as-part-of-mclaren-formula-one-partnership-promotion) - Jack Daniel's is continuing their partnership with the McLaren Formula One racing team by releasing 2025 McLaren Racing x Jack Daniel's - a limited edition higher-proof whiskey. The 2025 limited edition McLaren Racing x Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey consists of Jack Daniel’s classic grain bill of 80% corn, 8% rye and 12% malted barley, was - [Tamdhu Issues Whisky To Help Atlantic Salmon](https://whiskycritic.com/tamdhu-issues-whisky-to-help-atlantic-salmon) - Tamdhu has collaborated with UK-based retailer Waitrose to release a limited-edition 12-year-old whisky in support of the Atlantic Salmon Trust, a charity dedicated to preserving the future of endangered wild Atlantic salmon and its UK habitats. Tamdhu 12-year-old Atlantic Salmon Edition was matured in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 41.3% alcohol by volume [82.6 proof] - [Laphroaig Debuts Elements 3.0](https://whiskycritic.com/laphroaig-debuts-elements-3-0) - Islay-based Laphroaig Distillery has released 3.0 - the third single malt whisky in their Elements Series - which was born from the ashes of a long-burning kiln fire at the distillery. Laphroaig Elements 3.0 is a single malt whisky that was bottled at 55.3% alcohol by volume [110.6 proof] and is said to impart distinct - [The Glen Grant Introduces 30-Year-Old To The UK](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glen-grant-introduces-30-year-old) - The Glen Grant has released a 30-year-old single malt as part of their Glasshouse Collection - the 30-year-old single malt is the distillery’s most elderly permanent expression. The Glasshouse Collection gets its name from James ‘The Major’ Grant, the pioneer of The Glen Grant and his Victorian-inspired glasshouse built in 1886. The Glen Grant 30-year-old - [Cotswolds Goes For Hearts And Crafts With Calvados Cask](https://whiskycritic.com/cotswolds-goes-for-hearts-and-crafts-with-calvados-cask) - English distillery Cotswolds has released the sixth edition in their Hearts and Crafts series, which celebrates the arts and crafts, with a whisky aged exclusively in ex-Calvados casks. Cotswolds Distillery’s Hearts and Crafts Calvados Cask single malt was matured in French Calvados apple brandy casks, bottled at 55% alcohol by volume [110 proof] and is - [MLB Deems Traveller To Be A Home Run](https://whiskycritic.com/mlb-deems-traveller-to-be-a-home-run) - Major League Baseball has named their first official whiskey and it is Traveller Blended Whiskey, a collaborative concoction created by Buffalo Trace Distillery's master distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning country music performer Chris Stapleton. Traveller Blended Whiskey's designation as MLB’s official premier whiskey partner means the whiskey will be highlighted during game broadcasts, as well - [House Of Hazelwood Begins 100-Year Journey With 60-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/house-of-hazelwood-begins-100-year-journey-with-60-year-old) - Speyside-based House of Hazelwood, owned by the Gordon family [in turn, owners of William Grant & Sons], have released One For The Next - a 60-year-old blended single grain whisky that will mark the beginning of a decade-by-decade journey to building a collection of whiskies eventually reaching a 100-year-old single grain whisky. Hazelwood House is - [Bowmore Set To Auction Aston Martin-Themed Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/bowmore-set-to-auction-aston-martin-themed-whisky) - Islay-based Bowmore is set to auction off the Iridos Edition of their ARC-54 whisky, a one-off version of their ARC-54 whisky launched last month in their ongoing collaboration with Aston Martin. The ARC-54 Iridos Edition features liquid from three casks: a 1967 European oak butt, a 1968 Sherry butt and a 1968 American oak hogshead. - [Oban Brings 15-Year-Old Cask Strength To USA](https://whiskycritic.com/oban-brings-15-year-old-cask-strength-to-usa) - Oban Distillery has released a limited edition 15-year-old cask strength single malt whisky finished in sherry casks designed exclusively to be sent across the pond to the USA. Oban 15-Year-Old Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish was originally matured in European oak butts and American oak hogshead barrels before being finished for four years in Oloroso - [Glen Moray Offers Maple, Eh?](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-moray-offers-maple-eh) - Speyside-based Glen Moray has released a pair of limited edition "spirit drinks" finished in Canadian maple syrup casks - the first to be finished in maple syrup in the brand’s 125-year history. Scotch Whisky Association rules require Glen Moray to label the duo as "spirit drinks" rather than Scotch whisky since maple syrup casks are - [Crown Royal Gives Newest Whisky The Marquis Touch](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-gives-newest-whisky-the-marquis-touch) - Crown Royal blended Canadian whisky has released their Marquis blend, which has been finished in Caribbean rum casks and will be available in select states in the USA. Crown Royal Marquis was finished in Caribbean rum casks, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to produce notes of brown sugar, dates, - [Amber Lane Debuts Chartreuse Casked Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/amber-lane-debuts-chartreuse-casked-whisky) - Australia-based Amber Lane distillery has released a whisky aged in a monk-produced yellow Chartreuse cask - Rue de La Chartreuse - which the distillery claims to be the ‘first of its kind’. Chartreuse is a French herbal liqueur traditionally created by Catholic order of monks called Carthusians and Amber Lane's rendition has been officially approved - [That Boutique-y Whisky Company Trials Trio Of Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/that-boutique-y-whisky-company-trials-trio-of-whiskies) - Just in time for the Kentucky Derby, UK-based independent bottler That Boutique-y Whisky Company has released three whiskies – an eight-year-old English rye, a 10-year-old Kentucky Bourbon and a 21-year-old Irish whiskey – to join their core range of one Canadian corn and four Scotch whiskies. All three were bottled at 45.8% alcohol by volume - [The Macallan Branches Out To Offer Tree Of Life](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-branches-out-to-offer-tree-of-life) - Speyside distillery The Macallan has released a pair of limited edition single malts - The Tree of Life and Art of the Flower - celebrating Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The 46-year-old The Tree of Life by The Macallan originated in two sherry-seasoned casks, was bottled at 46.2% alcohol by volume [92.4 proof] and is - [Ardbeg Unleashes Smokiverse](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-unleashes-smokiverse) - Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has released Smokiverse - their 2025 Fèis Ìle special whisky bottling for "Ardbeg Day" - an annual celebration held on the last Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt, Fèis Ìle - which will take place this year from May 23-31, 2025. The Ardbeg 2025 limited edition single malt Smokiverse, emanates - [Tobermory Distillery Unveils 10-Year-Old Ledaig](https://whiskycritic.com/tobermory-distillery-unveils-10-year-old-ledaig) - Isle of Mull-based Tobermory Distillery has released Ledaig Hebridean Moon - their first cask-strength Ledaig 10-year-old peated single malt - inspired by the Isle of Mull’s ancient moon-tracking Baliscate Stones and the first aged whisky release emanating from the distillery’s newest 11-year-old stills. Tobermory Distillery's Ledaig Hebridean Moon was matured for more than a decade - [Cutty Sark Debuts Ginger Ale Highball RTD](https://whiskycritic.com/cutty-sark-debuts-ginger-ale-highball-rtd) - Old school brand Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky has introduced their first ready-to-drink (RTD) product - The Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball – in time for summer. Marking the brand’s first venture into the growing RTD market, the new Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball offers the pairing of Cutty Sark’s original blended Scotch - [The English Distillery Releases V-E Day Commemorative Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-english-distillery-releases-v-e-day-commemorative-whisky) - The English Distillery, has collaborated with the charity Walking with the Wounded (WWTW) to launch a single malt whisky to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day [Victory in Europe Day, originally celebrated on May 8, 1945 to celebrate the formal end of World War Two in Europe following Germany’s surrender the previous day]. The - [Compass Box Goes Scot-Free](https://whiskycritic.com/compass-box-goes-scot-free) - London-based Compass Box has created Scot-Free - the ‘world’s first English vatted malt whisky’ – by using whiskies from six English distilleries to create the whisky. The six distilleries Compass Box used for the whisky are: Copper Rivet Distillery, Cotswolds Distillery, East London Liquor Co, Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, The English Distillery and White Peak - [Redbreast Has Quite The Find With Andrew Scott](https://whiskycritic.com/redbreast-has-quite-the-find-with-andrew-scott) - Redbreast has ‘Quite the Find’ for their newest promotional campaign, enlisting the aid of Irish actor Andrew Scott ["Fleabag"] for their Irish single pot still whiskey. The new global campaign features the Bafta Award-winning Irish actor encouraging audiences via voice-over and meaningful glances to avoid the beetroot and to dig deeper to unearth ‘something amazing’ - [Talisker Ventures Out Into The Wild Blue](https://whiskycritic.com/talisker-ventures-out-into-the-wild-blue) - Isle of Skye-based Talisker Distillery has released The Wild Blue, a limited edition single malt whisky geared toward supporting ocean conservation and coastal habitat restoration efforts with its sales. Talisker partnered with the Blue Marine Foundation, a UK ocean conservation charity, for the release. As for the whisky itself, it was finished for 16 months - [Copenhagen Distillery Goes To Singapore](https://whiskycritic.com/copenhagen-distillery-goes-to-singapore) - Good news if you happen to find yourself in Singapore this month - Denmark-based Copenhagen Distillery has released a limited edition whisky exclusively for the Takashimaya department store in Singapore. The Singapore Edition single malt whisky is part of the distillery’s ‘Rare’ range and was finished in a Hungarian oak cask then seasoned for three - [Gold Bar Whiskey Attempts To Break A World Record](https://whiskycritic.com/gold-bar-whiskey-attempts-to-break-a-world-record) - San Francisco-based Gold Bar Whiskey will be attempting to break the official Guinness Book of World Records record for “Most People Shaking Cocktails Simultaneously” on May 17, 2025 at the Treasure Island distillery. The current record for Most People Shaking Cocktails Simultaneously is 1,710 - set by Diageo in Barcelona, Spain, on September 18, 2013 - [Lagavulin Claims There Is More Beyond The Smoke](https://whiskycritic.com/lagavulin-claims-there-is-more-beyond-the-smoke) - Islay-based Scotch whisky producer Lagavulin has debuted their latest marketing campaign, entitled "Beyond the Smoke", where the brand attempts to deflect some of their smoky reputation. The promotional spot is accentuated with a voiceover from actor and longtime creative partner Nick Offerman and features a Brooklyn bar, Lagavulin’s distillery on Islay – albeit, re-created as - [Montana's Lone Mountain Ranch Resort Opens Whiskey And Cigar Den](https://whiskycritic.com/montanas-lone-mountain-ranch-resort-opens-whiskey-and-cigar-den) - Montana's Lone Mountain Ranch Resort - located in Big Sky, Montana, in the southwestern corner of the state near Yellowstone National Park - has launched "The Trapper’s Den", a restored 1915 cabin that will be employed as a haven for cigar aficionados and whiskey enthusiasts. The Lone Mountain Ranch Resort was founded in 1915 and - [WhiskyCritic Lands In The Elite Eight Of Whisk[e]y Blogs & Websites](https://whiskycritic.com/whiskycritic-lands-in-the-elite-eight-of-whiskey-blogs-websites) - WhiskyCritic does not typically pat ourselves on the back - it is bad form and requires an uncomfortable contortion - but it is with a double dosage of pleasure and humility that WC accepts the recent rankings of the top 45 UK whiskey blogs and websites in 2025 [https://bloggers.feedspot.com/uk_whiskey_blogs/]. WC is ranked seventh - that - [Crown Royal Hitches Ride With Country Singer](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-hitches-ride-with-country-singer) - Crown Royal blended Canadian whisky has collaborated with country music artist Kane Brown to be the official sponsor of Brown’s The High Road Tour, which recently launched in Nashville. Crown Royal hosted Brown’s backstage VIP area, where attendees received exclusive concert merchandise, were offered signature Crown Royal-laden cocktails such as the Crown Royal Ranch Water - [Midleton Very Rare Celebrates Bicentenary With Newest Release](https://whiskycritic.com/midleton-very-rare-celebrates-bicentenary-with-newest-release) - Midleton Very Rare has released their annual vintage Irish single pot still whiskey to celebrate the Old Midleton Distillery’s bicentenary, which had been open from 1825 to 1975 before production moved to a newer distillery within the same site in County Cork, Ireland. Midleton Very Rare is a blend of Irish single pot still and - [The Macallan Adds Folio 8 To Archival Series](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-adds-folio-8-to-archival-series) - The Macallan has released Folio 8 - the latest installment in their Archival Series which is destined exclusively for the global travel retail (GTR) market segment. The Macallan's Archival Series was launched in 2015 and showcases the brand’s advertising campaigns from the 1980s and 1990s. The Macallan Folio 8 is a nod to a billboard - [Loch Lomond Releases Whiskies To Promote Golf Tournament](https://whiskycritic.com/loch-lomond-releases-whiskies-to-promote-golf-tournament) - Loch Lomond has released a pair of single malt whiskies to honor the upcoming 153rd Open Championship, which is currently scheduled to occur from July 17-20, 2025 at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland while the Women’s Open will take place at Royal Porthcawl from July 30 to August 3, 2025 in Wales. - [The Singleton Triples Down On Dessert Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/the-singleton-triples-down-on-dessert-whiskies) - The Singleton has released The Singleton Gourmand, a trio of 42-year-old Glen Ord single malt Scotch whiskies inspired by desserts and designed to mimic the flavors of desserts. The first, Notes of Fig & Chocolate Ganache, has enjoyed a second maturation in new and bodega-treated European oak casks combined with heavily-toasted Priorat wine casks, was - [Sixth And Final Whiskey Added To Midleton Very Rare Silent Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/sixth-and-final-whiskey-added-to-midleton-very-rare-silent-collection) - Irish Distillers has released 50-year-old Chapter Six, the sixth and final addition to their Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection, which showcases Irish whiskies with age statements from 45-50 years old. Chapter Six Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection collects the final drops of Irish whiskey from the Old Midleton Distillery, which operated from 1825 - [Old Dominick Reveals Wheat Whiskey](https://whiskycritic.com/old-dominick-reveals-wheat-whiskey) - Wheat whiskey is popular as Memphis, Tennessee-based Old Dominick Distillery joins the fray and has released a seven-year-old single barrel wheat whiskey. Old Dominick Seven-Year-Old Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey The new straight wheat whiskey release was matured in Tennessee white oak barrels, has a mashbill consisting of 83% wheat, 12% corn, and 5% malted - [Maker's Mark Debuts Wheat Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/makers-mark-debuts-wheat-whisky) - Popular bourbon producer Maker’s Mark has ventured out into a wheat field and released their first wheat whisky - Star Hill Farm – the first wheat whisky from Maker’s Mark in the 70-year history of the company. Star Hill Farm Whisky 2025 uses a pair of mashbills: one comprised of 70% soft red winter wheat - [The Glasgow Distillery Celebrates Their 10th Anniversary](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glasgow-distillery-celebrates-their-10th-anniversary) - The Glasgow Distillery has released a 10-year-old single malt whisky in honor of their 10th anniversary since producing their first cask of whisky. Although established in 2012, The Glasgow Distillery produced their first cask in 2015. The Glasgow Distillery 1770 10-year-old is an unpeated single malt whisky matured in a single refill ex-bourbon barrel, bottled - [The Glen Grant Debuts Exploration Series](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glen-grant-debuts-exploration-series) - Speyside-based The Glen Grant has released their Exploration series, albeit, exclusively for global travel retail (GTR) market segment. The Glen Grant Exploration Series highlights James ‘The Major’ Grant’s knack for exploration and experimentation with cask finishes and The Glen Grant Exploration Series promotes packaging that emphasizes The Major’s global travels during the 19th century. The - [Westward Whiskey Becomes The Latest Casualty Of The Industry](https://whiskycritic.com/westward-whiskey-becomes-the-latest-casualty-of-the-industry) - Portland, Oregon-based American single malt whiskeymaker Westward Whiskey became the latest casualty of the current environment in the spirits industry and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure the business. Originally founded in 2004 as one of only 30 craft distilleries in the USA, Westward Whiskey had made a name for itself in the - [Flooding Forces Buffalo Trace Distillery To Temporarily Close](https://whiskycritic.com/flooding-forces-buffalo-trace-distillery-to-temporarily-close) - Kentucky-based mega-distillery Buffalo Trace was forced to temporarily close this week due to flooding caused by heavy rain throughout the state of Kentucky. Flooding caused by the heavy rainstorms submerged the Buffalo Trace Distillery gift shop as the distillery released a statement announcing that it would be temporarily closing until at least Thursday, April 10, - [Glen Scotia Releases Limited Edition For Campbeltown Festival](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-scotia-releases-limited-edition-for-campbeltown-festival) - Glen Scotia distillery has released their annual limited edition to support the Campbeltown Malts Festival, which takes place from May 19-24, 2025. The Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025 Edition is a nine-year-old heavily-peated single malt whisky, initially matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels then finished for six months in Spanish Ribera del Duero red wine - [The Montana Distillery Shuts Down](https://whiskycritic.com/the-montana-distillery-shuts-down) - The Montana Distillery has permanently closed, citing issues over supply and equipment. Located just south of Missoula in the small town of Stevensville, in western Montana, the distillery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after opening in 2012. The Montana Distillery had produced a range of spirits, including vodka, gin and whiskey. #Distillery #Whisky #Whiskey - [Aberfeldy Distillery Promotes Whisky Explorer Tour](https://whiskycritic.com/aberfeldy-distillery-promotes-whisky-explorer-tour) - Highland-based Aberfeldy Distillery is promoting a new tour of their distillery for the 2025 season which they are calling the Whisky Explorer Experience. In addition to being the home of Aberfeldy single malt whisky, the distillery is also home to the popular Dewar's brand of blended Scotch whisky, and the experience is intended to showcase - [Bowmore Reveals Latest Aston Martin Whisky Collaboration](https://whiskycritic.com/bowmore-reveals-latest-aston-martin-whisky-collaboration) - Islay-based distillery Bowmore has released ARC-54, their second - and last - whisky in their ARC series collaboration with luxury automobile maker Aston Martin. Bowmore ARC-54 is a 54-year-old whisky distilled in November 1968 and presented in a handblown crystal decanter inspired by the design of Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar. Bowmore ARC-54 was matured in - [Jack Daniel's Travels Across The Pond With 10-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-daniels-travels-across-the-pond-with-10-year-old) - Tennessee-based Jack Daniel’s travels across the pond with their 10-year-old Tennessee whiskey in an inaugural event for the distillery with their age statement whiskies. Jack Daniel’s new 10-year-old was created by maturing Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey in oak barrels that were moved about on various climate-controlled floors at the distillery's warehouse. Jack - [The Macallan Hails Hong Kong](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-hails-hong-kong) - The Macallan has honored Hong Kong with their recent release of a limited edition single malt whisky as part of their Distil Your World series. Hong Kong's entry in the series now joins others from London, Mexico and New York. The Macallan Distil Your World Hong Kong single malt was matured in select sherry-seasoned European - [Royal Salute Saddles Up With Polo Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/royal-salute-saddles-up-with-polo-edition) - Royal Salute has saddled up the ponies and released Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition - a 21-year-old blended Scotch whisky as the seventh addition to their annual Polo series, which was initially introduced in 2017. Royal Salute 21-year-old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition is a nod toward the iconic Brazil city and is a 21-year-old - [Harrison Ford Visits The Highlands In Latest Glenmorangie Promotion](https://whiskycritic.com/harrison-ford-visits-the-highlands-in-latest-glenmorangie-promotion) - Mega film star Harrison Ford ["Star Wars", "Indiana Jones" and "Blade Runner", just to name a few of his iconic roles] has visited Scotlands Highlands in his continued promotional collaboration with Glenmorangie, entitled "Once Upon a Time in Scotland". The promotional campaign features Harrison in a 12-episode series filmed over three days in summer 2024 - [The Glenrothes Hammers Home 51-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenrothes-hammers-home-51-year-old) - Speyside distillery The Glenrothes has released The 51 - a 51-year-old single malt that can only be freed from its packaging with a custom hammer that is supplied with purchase of the whisky. The Glenrothes The 51 is a spirit derived from a pair of casks, one which was said to donate notes that ‘evoke - [Mary Dowling - The Mother Of Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/mary-dowling-the-mother-of-bourbon) - Louisville, Kentucky-based distillery Mary Dowling Whiskey Company is named after the pioneering female who was the first woman to run a major distillery and this week, the distillery is promoting a new book - “Mother of Bourbon: The Greatest Whiskey Story Never Told” - a historical fiction novel based on the life of Mary Dowling, - [Johnnie Walker Unveils Black Ruby](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-unveils-black-ruby) - Johnnie Walker has released the latest addition to their colorful blended Scotch whisky lineup with the worldwide launch of Black Ruby, said to be a ‘sweeter’ blend akin to the flagship Black Label blended whisky. Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Blended Malt Whisky is derived from whiskies from Diageo-owned distilleries such as Roseisle, Clynelish, Glenkinchie, Cardhu, - [Bruichladdich Debuts Organic Barley 16-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-debuts-organic-barley-16-year-old) - The good news is that Islay-based distillery Bruichladdich has released a 16-year-old single malt whisky using organically-farmed barley, the bad news is that it is only available via global travel retail (GTR) venues. Bruichladdich [aka Laddie] Organic Barley 16-Year-Old was made with 100% organically grown barley from Mid Coul Farm in Inverness, Scotland - organically - [Jim Beam Offers A Pineapple](https://whiskycritic.com/jim-beam-offers-a-pineapple) - Jim Beam has released a new flavor in their lineup of flavored whiskies - pineapple - joining the other flavors in the range, apple, fire, honey, peach and vanilla. Jim Beam Pineapple is a pineapple liqueur infused with Kentucky straight bourbon and bottled at 32.5% alcohol by volume [65 proof]. Jim Beam Pineapple is recommended - [Port Askaig Reveals Trio Of Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/port-askaig-reveals-trio-of-whiskies) - Islay-based Port Askaig has revealed a trio of new limited releases - a non-age statement cask-strength single malt and two age-statement expressions, 15- and 25-year-olds. Port Askaig Cask Strength Single Malt #02-2024 was bottled at 59.1% alcohol by volume [118.2 proof] and is said to impart notes of espresso coffee, dark chocolate, lemon and Islay - [Dewar's Erupts With Volcanic Whisky Blend](https://whiskycritic.com/dewars-erupts-with-volcanic-whisky-blend) - Dewar’s has released a 21-year-old Scotch whisky blend - Dewar's Double Double 21-year-old Magma Stone Toasted - finished in casks that have been toasted with magma stones originating from Iceland's volcanoes. Dewar’s Double Double 21-year-old Magma Stone Toasted was finished in virgin French oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is - [Maker's Mark Unleashes The Keeper's Release](https://whiskycritic.com/makers-mark-unleashes-the-keepers-release) - Maker’s Mark Bourbon has released The Keeper's Release - the latest installment in their Wood Finishing Series, a collection begun in 2019 that showcases bourbons using a unique wood stave-finishing technique. Maker’s Mark The Keepers Release was matured for more than six years in hand-rotated barrels, bottled at 54.6% alcohol by volume [109.2 proof] and - [Kavalan Debuts Lan For The Rest Of The World](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-debuts-lan-for-the-rest-of-the-world) - Taiwan-based Kavalan Distillery has released Lan, their first whisky created specifically with the rest of the world in mind, as it will be destined for the export market. Kavalan Lán is so named as a nod to Yilan County in northeastern Taiwan where the Kavalan Distillery was born in 2005 and where they released their - [Tobermory Installs 27 Year Old In Hebridean Series](https://whiskycritic.com/tobermory-installs-27-year-old-in-hebridean-series) - Isle of Mull-based Tobermory Distillery has released a 27-year-old single malt Scotch whisky as the fifth and final installment in their Hebridean Series, the 2021 series in which each bottle of the sherry-casked series features a different aspect of Tobermory’s island home - the 27-year-old highlighting the island’s 13th-century Duart Castle, which overlooks the Sound - [Ardbeg Travels To Napa Valley For Smoketrails](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-travels-to-napa-valley-for-smoketrails) - Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has traveled to California's famed Napa Valley and released the third edition of their Smoketrails series, partially aged in red wine casks from Napa Valley as an addition to their Travel Series for global travel retail venues. Ardbeg is, of course, known for their peat-heavy whiskies and their Smoketrails Napa Valley is - [Drinksology Kirker Greer Preps For St. Patrick's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/drinksology-kirker-greer-preps-for-st-patricks-day) - St. Patrick's Day is right around the weekend corner - on MOnday, March 17, 2025 - and Belfast, Ireland-based beverage wholesaler Drinksology Kirker Greer is preparing with the launch of a St Patrick’s Day promotional campaign for its stout-finished spirit drink, Born Irish. The Born Irish promotional campaign runs through this weekend and up to - [Glendalough Preps For St. Patrick's Day In The UK](https://whiskycritic.com/glendalough-preps-for-st-patricks-day-in-the-uk) - Irish whiskey brand Glendalough is preparing for the impending arrival of St. Patrick's Day - on Monday, March 17, 2025 - with a plan to host 35 St Patrick’s Day activations around the UK. Glendalough-sponsored activations are currently scheduled to be held at London’s The George pub, The London Edition hotel, Manchester’s Salmon of Knowledge, - [Glengoyne Travels Across The Pond](https://whiskycritic.com/glengoyne-travels-across-the-pond) - Glengoyne Distillery has traveled across the pond and released a pair of Scotch whiskies - Glengoyne White Oak and Glengoyne 24-Year-Old - to debut their White Oak range in the USA. Glengoyne means ‘valley of the geese’ - many of whom spend their winters behind the distillery and migrate to North America each summer. Glengoyne - [Kavalan Reveals 15 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-reveals-15-year-old) - Taiwanese distillery Kavalan has released their first-ever single malt whisky with an age statement – the limited edition Kavalan 15-Year-Old 2025 Edition - which is unveiled as part of the distillery’s Time Exploration series that marks the moment when Kavalan and Taiwan began whisky production on March 11, 2006. Kavalan 15-Year-Old 2025 Edition was matured - [Chivas Debuts Quartet Of Whiskies For Travel Retail Venues](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-aberlour-suthainn-is-non-chill-filtered-and-presented-without-an-age-statement-it-has-been-crafted-using-a-version-of-the-solera-process-and-is-bottled-at-48-abv-with-a-price-of-85-us110) - Chivas Brothers has released a quartet of whiskies - a trio of new Aberlour single malts and an 18-year-old Chivas Regal blend aged in Pauillac wine casks - all destine for global travel retail venues. The new Aberlour range for global travel retail venues consists of a 13-year-old, and a 16-year-old Double Charred Selection and - [Glenmorangie Gives Lasanta An Age Promotion](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-gives-lasanta-an-age-promotion) - Glenmorangie has given their sherry-finished Lasanta single malt whisky a three-year age promotion, raising its age statement from 12 to 15 years old, after adding three more years to the aging process for the single malt from 2010. Glenmorangie Lasanta 12/15 Years Old was initially matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, bottled - [Glen Grant Reveals Spendy Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-grant-reveals-spendy-single-malt) - Not having anything to do whatsoever with the impending St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Speyside's Glen Grant Distillery has released a 65-year-old single malt whisky as the inaugural release in their Splendours Collection, named after the distillery's Garden of Splendours and the 65-year-old specifically celebrates the garden's Himalayan blue poppy. Glen Grant Splendours 65 Years Old - [Guinness Counts The Days To St. Patrick's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/guinness-counts-the-days-to-st-patricks-day) - Guinness is in the midst of their “40 Days of Guinness Giveaways” - in which they feature a different prize every day [such as a trip to the new Open Gate Brewery in London] on the way to St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2025. As St. Patrick's Day draws closer, Guinness will be making - [Bushmills Brings Out 46-Year-Old Single Malt In Time For St. Patrick's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-brings-out-46-year-old-single-malt-in-time-for-st-patricks-day) - If you would like to put your Jameson-swilling brethren to shame on St. Patrick's Day - March 17, 2025 - then Bushmills Distillery has the answer for you, releasing their oldest-ever Irish single malt whiskey, the Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of the River Bush’. Bushmills 46-Year-Old "Secrets of the River Bush" is so named - [Jameson Musically Enhances St. Patrick's Day Celebrations](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-musically-enhances-st-patricks-day-celebrations) - Irish whiskey behemoth Jameson has released a pair of musically-related promotional partnerships with musical artist Anderson .Paak and guitarmaker Fender in preparation for the upcoming St Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 17, 2025. The newest bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey is part of Jameson’s Triple Distilled Collection and is a limited edition bottle in partnership - [Chivas Regal Collabs With Ferrari Formula One Driver Charles Leclerc](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-regal-collabs-with-ferrari-formula-one-driver-charles-leclerc) - Blended Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal has collaborated with Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc to make him the Chivas regal global brand ambassador in a multi-year collaboration. Chivas Regal had previously signed on with Leclerc’s Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula One team as an official team partner. Leclerc, who is one of the favorites to - [Kilchoman Unveils 13-Year-Old Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/kilchoman-unveils-13-year-old-single-malt) - Islay-based Kilchoman Distillery has released a limited edition 13-year-old single malt whisky. Kilchoman 13-year-old single malt whisky was matured in a combination of bourbon barrels and octaves, as well as Calvados casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to impart notes of hibiscus, pineapple and, of course, peat smoke. Kilchoman - [805 Beer Showcases Lakey Peterson](https://whiskycritic.com/805-beer-showcases-lakey-peterson) - California-based 805 beer has released a surf documentary - “Making Waves” - a documentary on professional surfer Lakey Peterson, who is one of the brand ambassadors of 805 beer produced by Firestone Walker Brewing Company while 805 is also the official craft beer partner of the World Surf League North America. The film - released - [Copenhagen Raises The Fifth In Raw Series](https://whiskycritic.com/copenhagen-raises-the-fifth-in-raw-series) - Denmark-based Copenhagen Distillery has released the fifth edition of their Raw series of single malt whiskies - made with organic Danish barley - and celebrating five years since the initial release in the series [Copenhagen Distillery was established in 2014]. Copenhagen Distillery Raw No. 5 is a single malt whisky made with 100% organic Danish - [Bruichladdich Reveals Port Charlotte 18 Years Old](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-reveals-port-charlotte-18-years-old) - Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has released their 2025 edition of the heavily-peated Port Charlotte 18 Years Old. Port Charlotte is named after a village two miles south of Bruichladdich Distillery. Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 18 Years Old was made using 100% Scottish barley, was initially matured in three different types of casks - 53% in first-fill bourbon, - [Isle Of Raasay Adds To Cask Strength Series](https://whiskycritic.com/isle-of-raasay-adds-to-cask-strength-series) - Isle of Raasay Distillery has added to their lineup of cask strength single malt whiskies with the release of The Draam as the third cask strength Scotch single malt whisky in the series. Isle of Raasay Single Malt Cask Strength Third Release The Draam was matured using the Isle of Raasay Distillery’s six-cask maturation process, - [Jack Daniel's Feeling Their Age With Series Release](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-daniels-feeling-their-age-with-series-release) - Jack Daniel’s has debuted their 2025 Aged Series releases - a 10-year-old Batch 4, a 12-year-old Batch 3 and a 14-year-old Tennessee whiskey [the most elderly whiskey released in the last 100 years from Jack Daniel's]. Jack Daniel's 14-year-old Tennessee Whiskey consists of a mash bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley and 8% rye, - [Green River Evokes Spirits For Promotion Of Their Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/green-river-evokes-spirits-for-promotion-of-their-bourbon) - Green River Distilling has debuted their new promotional campaign entitled "Raise Your Spirits" which revives a joke-telling ghost as part of the quality control process. Green River Distilling is based in Owensboro, Kentucky, was founded in 1885 and is listed as the 10th oldest licensed distillery in the state. Nearby family-owned Bardstown Bourbon Company purchased - [Livingstone Introduces Act II Of Shakespeare Series](https://whiskycritic.com/livingstone-introduces-act-ii-of-shakespeare-series) - London-based independent whisky company Livingstone has debuted the second act in their collection of whiskies inspired by William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy "Macbeth". Livingstone's Macbeth Act II features eight limited edition single malt whiskies with each bottle featuring character drawings by illustrator Sir Quentin Blake. Livingstone's Macbeth Collection is planned to showcase five acts, representing 42 - [Kavalan Adds To Sherry-Casked Lineup](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-adds-to-sherry-casked-lineup) - Taiwanese whisky distillery Kavalan has made an addition to their Solist series of sherry-casked single malt whiskies with a Palo Cortado cask-aged single malt. The Solist series of whiskies from the Taiwan-based whisky producer now features seven sherry cask-aged whiskies: Fino, Oloroso, Amontillado, Manzanilla, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel and Palo Cortado. Kavalan’s Solist Palo Cortado was - [Applebee's Revives Tipsy Leprechaun For St. Patrick's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/applebees-revives-tipsy-leprechaun-for-st-patricks-day) - Glendale, California-based national restaurant chain Applebee’s has joined the parade of companies prepping for next month's St. Patrick's Day [March 17, 2025] and revived the Tipsy Leprechaun cocktail as part of their Saintly Sips® cocktail lineup. The St. Patrick’s Day Tipsy Leprechaun [$6] is a "top shelf tea" which features Jameson Irish Whiskey, melon liqueur, - [Muff Brings Irish Whiskey To USA For St. Patrick's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/muff-brings-irish-whiskey-to-usa-for-st-patricks-day) - Donegal, Ireland-based Muff Liquor has collaborated with the Dutch-based liqueur-producing behemoth Lucas Bols Company to bring Muff's Irish whiskey to North America next month for St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2025. The Muff Liquor Company was founded in 2017 and touts a roster of celebrity investors that includes Australian actor Russell Crowe, UK musical - [Jameson Preps For St. Patrick's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-preps-for-st-patricks-day) - Irish whiskey behemoth Jameson is prepping for next month's St. Patrick’s Day [March 17, 2025] celebrations with a plan to “paint the whole month green” while launching their new promotional campaign ‘Must be a Jameson’, to celebrate the annual Irish-inspired worldwide event. The new campaign is set to go live beginning on February 24, 2025 - [The Macallan Brings Folio 8 Across The Pond](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-brings-folio-8-across-the-pond) - Speyside distillery, The Macallan, has released Folio 8, as the latest entry in their Archival Series launched 10 years ago, and - for the first time - will be made available in the USA. The Macallan Folio 8 is a bit of self-congratulation as it celebrates whisky brand’s advertising campaigns from the 1980s and 1990s - [Compass Box Debuts 2025 Hedonism](https://whiskycritic.com/compass-box-debuts-2025-hedonism) - London-based blended Scotch whiskymaker Compass Box has released their second annual limited release of Hedonism, designed by Argentine artist Sofia Bonati, continuing Compass Box's traditional collaboration with female artists. Compass Box Hedonism 2025 release was created in partnership with Bonati and features Bonati's version of the nature-inspired Hedonism woman. Compass Box Hedonism 2025 is a - [Pope's Bourbon Makes Money For Charity](https://whiskycritic.com/popes-bourbon-makes-money-for-charity) - Two bottles of bourbon from Kentucky-based Willett Distillery signed by Pope Francis last year have raised $30,000 for charity according to auction house Sotheby's. The primary recipient of the largesse were Paws 4 the Cause, an animal rescue organization based in Lexington, Kentucky. Lexington is where the Reverend Jim Sichko, a Roman Catholic priest, is - [Angel's Envy Celebrates Valentine's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/angels-envy-celebrates-valentines-day) - The good news is that Kentucky-based Angel's Envy distillery collaborated with women-led florists East Olivia to offer a limited-edition Valentine's Day Floral Gift Set for a mere $55. The bad news is that offer was only good through February 4 - not 14 - 2025. But that should not stop innovative people from creating their - [Sazerac Aids California Wildfire Recovery Efforts](https://whiskycritic.com/sazerac-aids-california-wildfire-recovery-efforts) - Sazerac is joining the many corporate firms which have decided to assist in the recovery efforts from the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Sazerac's assistance will come in the form of a fundraiser offering consumers the chance to buy “Buffalo Trace Distillery's most sought-after bourbons.” Sazerac says that 100% of the proceeds from - [Bushmills Adds Quartet Of Whiskies To Private Reserve](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-adds-quartet-of-whiskies-to-private-reserve) - Bushmills has released a quartet of Irish whiskies for their limited Private Reserve series, with each of the four new whiskies featuring a triple cask maturation process - each of the new releases in the Private Reserve series were aged in a combination of both bourbon and sherry casks along with a different third cask - [Jameson Triples Down](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-triples-down) - Jameson is getting a jump on next month's St. Patrick's Day celebrations with the release of Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition Irish Whiskey which has spent time maturing in sweet chestnut casks. Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition was triple-distilled and blended from a combination of ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry and hand-selected sweet chestnut casks, bottled at - [Boann Travels Across The Pond](https://whiskycritic.com/boann-travels-across-the-pond) - Irish whiskey distillery Boann has traveled across the pond to the USA with the release of their core range trio of single pot still whiskies- albeit in only 10 states - California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, North Dakota, New York, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. The three whiskies were finished in a different fortified wine - [Your Move - The Balvenie Collabs To Create Chess Set](https://whiskycritic.com/your-move-the-balvenie-collabs-to-create-chess-set) - The Big Game is today - but for The Balvenie, that big game is chess, after the Speyside distillery has partnered with noted London-based jewelry designer Ellie Mercer - known for resin/gold/silver pieces - to create a chess set for Raffles London hotel’s Guards Bar and Lounge. To create the chess set, Mercer used materials - [Harrison Ford Says Glenmorangie Is Nice](https://whiskycritic.com/harrison-ford-says-glenmorangie-is-nice) - Harrison Ford will not do all that "action man shit they want" but he will admit that Highland region Glenmorangie Scotch single malt whisky is "nice". Ford, who famously began his "action man shit" career arc with his appearance as rogue pilot Han Solo in the original "Star Wars" feature film in 1977, stars as - [Bud Light Recruits BMOC's For Super Bowl Party](https://whiskycritic.com/bud-light-recruits-bmocs-for-super-bowl-party) - Bud Light has dipped into the big BMOC [“Big Man on Campus”] bag 'o hammers to promote this year's Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, 2025, between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. In this case, Bud Light has altered the moniker to mean “Big Men on Cul-De-Sac" and they include musical artist - [Stella Artois Unveils The Other Dave In Leadup To Super Bowl LIX](https://whiskycritic.com/stella-artois-unveils-the-other-dave-in-leadup-to-super-bowl-lix) - Stella Artois teased the existence of English footballer legend David Beckham's long lost American brother last month in preparation for their new advertisement for Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 9, 2025, and now they have issued the big reveal, the long lost American brother from the - [Johnnie Walker Collabs With Ronny Chieng For Lunar New Year](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-collabs-with-ronny-chieng-for-lunar-new-year) - Blended Scotch brand Johnnie Walker has collaborated with Malaysian-born actor/comedian Ronny Chieng - one of the stars of the wildly popular 2018 "Crazy Rich Asians" feature film - to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Diageo-owned Johnnie Walker is launching a humorous marketing campaign to promote Lunar New Year celebrations with Chieng, who is also an - [Coors Light Preps For Monday After Super Bowl](https://whiskycritic.com/coors-light-preps-for-monday-after-super-bowl) - Coors Light is preparing for the Monday after Super Bowl LIX in the expectation that National Football League fans will be experiencing a full-fledged “Case of the Mondays”. In this case, Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles fans are being replaced by sloths, all experiencing a "Case of the Mondays" while a cover of the - [Buffalo Trace Reveals Experiment Number 26 - Grains And Hops](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-reveals-experiment-number-26-grains-and-hops) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has released the latest edition of their Experimental Series - Spirits Distilled from Grain and Hops - the 26th release in the series. Buffalo Trace Experimental Spirits Distilled from Grain and Hops has been infused with a pair of hops – Saaz noble hops, a Czechoslovakian hop found in pilsners and Zythos, - [Royal Salute Celebrates Lunar New Year With Special Edition 21-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/royal-salute-celebrates-lunar-new-year-with-special-edition-21-year-old) - Blended Scotch whisky brand Royal Salute has released a special edition 21-Year-Old whisky celebrating the 2025 Lunar New Year - the Year of the Snake - as well as a gift pack alongside the whisky. The gift pack for Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Signature Blend was created by Chinese illustrator Jason Lyon, and depicts symbols of - [Crown Royal Collabs With Starter For Super Bowl Gear](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-collabs-with-starter-for-super-bowl-gear) - Diageo-owned Canadian blended whiskey brand Crown Royal - the official whiskey brand of the National Football League - has collaborated with sports apparel maker Starter to produce a limited edition satin jacket in celebration of Super Bowl LIX, which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The product of the - [Glenglassaugh Takes A Hiatus](https://whiskycritic.com/glenglassaugh-takes-a-hiatus) - Brown-Forman-owned Scotch distillery Glenglassaugh, will take a hiatus as production has been paused indefinitely after Brown-Forman announced they would reduce their global workforce by approximately 12%. A spokesperson for Brown-Forman, however, emphasized that Glenglassaugh Distillery was "not shutting down" as was merely sharing production with BenRiach Distillery, a maneuver that would necessitate the so-called “occasional - [Mac-Talla Whisky Emerges From Aberargie Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/mac-talla-whisky-emerges-from-aberargie-distillery) - UK-based Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers has released the latest in their Mac-Talla series - Mac-Talla Virgin Oak - a limited edition Islay single malt. Mac-Talla Virgin Oak is somewhat of a Frankenstein creation as a no-age-statement whisky that was matured in a combination of bourbon barrels and virgin American oak casks sourced from Kentucky then - [Spirit Of Speyside Ready For 2025 Whisky Festival Beginning In April](https://whiskycritic.com/spirit-of-speyside-ready-for-2025-whisky-festival-beginning-in-april) - The popular Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is returning for its 26th year beginning on April 30, 2025 and ending on May 5, 2025 while touting nearly 500 events across 89 venues. The Spirit of Speyside 2025 will have many of the region’s 51 distilleries open to attendees during the festival’s six-day run, including several - [Kavalan Unveils Grand Reserve Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-unveils-grand-reserve-whiskies) - Taiwan-based Kavalan Distillery has released a pair of new whiskies - Kavalan Grand Reserve No.1 and Kavalan Grand Reserve No.2 - but both will only be available in Lotte Duty Free travel retail venues. Both Kavalan Grand Reserve whiskies were initially aged in shaved, toasted and re-charred Vinho wine casks as well as being bottled - [New Look Budweiser Clydesdales Set To Join Eagles And Chiefs In Super Bowl](https://whiskycritic.com/new-look-budweiser-clydesdales-set-to-join-eagles-and-chiefs-in-super-bowl) - The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set for Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, and they will be joined by the new-look Budweiser Clydesdales. Budweiser owner Anheuser-Busch announced several of their brands will air commercial spots during the big game - including Michelob Ultra, Busch Light, Bud Light, Stella Artois and, of - [Ko'olau Distillery - Old Pali Road Whiskey - Review](https://whiskycritic.com/koolau-distillery-old-pali-road-whiskey-review) - Ko'olau Distillery resides on the windward side of the island of O'ahu in Hawai'i, far from the madding crowds of Honolulu and Waikiki but near the pleasantries of Kaneohe and Kailua [where a United States Marine Corp base is located on Mokapu Peninsula]. The distillery is a mere baby in distillery years - only recently - [Glenmorangie House Preps For Valentine's Day Weekend With Signet](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-house-preps-for-valentines-day-weekend-with-signet) - If you are planning on being in Scotland during next month's Valentine's Day weekend, then Glenmorangie House may be of interest as they are hosting a Valentine’s Day weekend, offering guests an experience with the Highland distillery’s high-roasted chocolate malt whiskies - Signet and Signet Reserve. The Glenmorangie House will host the experience on Valentine's - [Beckham Discovers Long Lost American Brother In Stella Artois Super Bowl Ad](https://whiskycritic.com/beckham-discovers-long-lost-american-brother-in-stella-artois-super-bowl-ad) - In a Super Bowl advertisement, English football legend David Beckham shares a European-style lager Stella Artois with his parents, who inform him that he has a "long lost brother" in the USA. Beckham, who previously touted The Haig Club whisky, is Stella Artois's global ambassador. In “The Big News,” Beckham learns from his parents that - [Buffalo Trace Reveals Second Prohibition Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/buffalo-trace-reveals-second-prohibition-collection) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has released their second annual Prohibition Collection, a limited edition set which includes commemorates five whiskies - Mirror Brook, Very Oldest Procurable (VOP), Anderson’s Belle, Old Fashioned Mountain Corn and Silver Wedding Rye Whiskey - legally produced and sold at the George T Stagg Distillery during Prohibition [1920-33]. During the Prohibition Era, - [Woody Creek Becomes Official Whiskey Of NHL's Minnesota Wild](https://whiskycritic.com/woody-creek-becomes-official-whiskey-of-nhls-minnesota-wild) - Colorado-based Woody Creek Distillers is becoming the official partner of a National Hockey League (NHL) team and, inexplicably, it is not the Colorado Avalanche - it is the Minnesota Wild. The new partnership with the Minnesota Wild will include exposure through in-arena signage, game sponsorship, virtual broadcast signage, and social media features. Woody Creek Distillers, - [The Glenlivet Reveals 40 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-reveals-40-year-old) - The Glenlivet has released The Glenlivet 40 Years Old - a new 40-year-old Scotch whisky - just after celebrating the distillery's 200th anniversary. The Glenlivet 40 Years Old was finished in a blend of seasoned Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, bottled at 46.9% alcohol by volume [93.8 proof] and is said to offer notes - [Stranahan's Unveils Founder's Release American Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/stranahans-unveils-founders-release-american-single-malt) - Colorado-based American single malt producer Stranahan’s has released a new whiskey - Stranahan's Founder's Release - in celebration of the designation and recognition of American single malt as an official category by the federal government’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) on January 19, 2025. Stranahan’s Founder’s Release is a a 12-year-old whiskey - [Lochlea Celebrates Sixth Anniversary With Whisky Release](https://whiskycritic.com/lochlea-celebrates-sixth-anniversary-with-whisky-release) - Lowlands Lochlea Distillery has released a limited edition whisky - Lochlea 6 Year Old - to celebrate, appropriately enough, their sixth anniversary. Lochlea 6 Year Old blends liquid from six casks - three bourbon barrels and three Oloroso sherry casks - from the distillery's inaugural year of 2018, was bottled at 50% alcohol by volume - [Sexton Reveals 11-Year-Old For Travel Retail Venues](https://whiskycritic.com/sexton-reveals-11-year-old-for-travel-retail-venues) - Irish whiskey brand, The Sexton, has released their initial offering for worldwide travel retail venues - an 11-year-old single malt Irish whiskey aged in Oloroso sherry-soaked French oak barrels originating from Jerez, Spain. The Sexton 11 Year Old Single Malt was derived from 100% Irish malted barley, triple-distilled in copper pot stills, matured in Spanish - [The Glenmorangie Company Preps Ardbeg House For 2025 Opening](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenmorangie-company-preps-ardbeg-house-for-2025-opening) - The Glenmorangie Company is preparing for the opening - currently scheduled for Autumn 2025 - of their new Ardbeg House hotel, near Port Ellen, a few miles from the Ardbeg Distillery on the island of Islay in Scotland. Formerly named Glenmorangie House, the Glenmorangie Company's Ardbeg House is being described as a world-class whisky and - [Santa Fe Spirits Rebrand Line of Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/santa-fe-spirits-rebrand-line-of-whiskies) - New Mexico-based American single malt producer Santa Fe Spirits has re-branded some of their whiskies - replacing their line of Colkegan single malts with a new look and name - The Original Santa Fe Whiskey - in an effort to elevate sense of terroir and regionality. Santa Fe Spirits was founded in 2010 by Colin - [Jim Beam Tackles Seven Stages Of Defeat](https://whiskycritic.com/jim-beam-tackles-seven-stages-of-defeat) - Jim Beam is preparing themselves to be the bourbon or whiskey shoulders upon which American football fans can cry on when their teams lose in the National Football League playoffs [Minnesota Vikings fans are already candidates] by offering condolences via a “7 Stages of Defeat” video, starring actor Keegan-Michael Key [a devoted Detroit Lions fan] - [Woodford Reserve Doubles Down With Double Double Oaked](https://whiskycritic.com/woodford-reserve-doubles-down-with-double-double-oaked) - For the first time since it was originally unveiled in 2015 as part of their Distillery Series, Woodford Reserve has released their Double Double Oaked Bourbon across the USA for the first time. Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked is a fully-mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon that has been finished for an additional two years - [Isle Of Tiree Debuts Initial Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/isle-of-tiree-debuts-initial-single-malt-whisky) - The newly invigorated Isle of Tiree Distillery - located in the Inner Hebrides portion of Scotland's Hebrides island group - has released their inaugural single malt whisky after being founded in 2012 by traditional folk musicians Alain Campbell and Ian Smith and is one of Scotland’s smallest whisky distilleries. Isle of Tiree First Release was - [Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Adds Sixth Whiskey To Bootleg Series](https://whiskycritic.com/bob-dylans-heavens-door-adds-sixth-whiskey-to-bootleg-series) - Coming on the heels of the release of "A Complete Unknown" - a feature film starring Timothee Chalamet about the rise of 1960s-era folk singer, Bob Dylan - comes an addition to the Bootleg Series from Dylan's Heaven's Door whiskey company. Heaven's Door Bootleg Series Volume VI is the sixth release in the Bootleg series - [Kavalan Reveals 2025 Gift Sets](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-reveals-2025-gift-sets) - Taiwan-based whisky producer, Kavalan, has announced the release of their 2025 limited edition gift sets. The 2025 Kavalan gift sets collection features three of the distillery’s single malts - the Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask, Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength and Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Cask Finish - with each set's packaging inspired by the theme - [Woodford Reserve Unveils Batch Proof Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/woodford-reserve-unveils-batch-proof-bourbon) - Woodford Reserve has released their annual limited-edition, high-proof bourbon - Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. Woodford Reserve Batch Proof is the result of batching together more than 100 different Woodford Reserve barrels together, with those barrels being drawn from many dates of production and matured in various warehouses and different floors within those warehouses. Woodford Reserve - [Old Forester Brings Out Warehouse 1](https://whiskycritic.com/old-forester-brings-out-warehouse-1) - Old Forester has released a new, limited-edition expression - Warehouse I - as the latest addition to their 117 series, featuring bourbons with experimental characteristics. Old Forester Warehouse 1 features an 11-year-old bourbon aged in barrels emerging from Old Forester’s Warehouse I, which were heat-cycled since 2013. Old Forester Warehouse I was bottled at 47.5% - [Hidden Barn Does A Slow Fade](https://whiskycritic.com/hidden-barn-does-a-slow-fade) - Hidden Barn Bourbon has released Slow Fade - the 10th and latest offering in their Series One lineup - with Slow Fade being so named for its claimed sweet, slow fade on the finish. Hidden Barn originates from the Neeley Family Distillery and Slow Fade is a blend of five-to-six-year-old barrels from the distillery, features - [October London Debuts Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/october-london-debuts-bourbon) - Jared Erskine - aka October London - has collaborated with Kentucky-based brand Mr & Mrs Bourbon to become the latest musical artist to create a limited edition spirit. The partnership with two-time Bet Award nominee and four-time Soul Train Music Awards nominee, known professionally as October London, has produced a wheated bourbon called October London - [ColdSnap Offers Bourbon Based Ice Cream](https://whiskycritic.com/coldsnap-offers-bourbon-based-ice-cream) - ColdSnap, a Boston-based food technology company, launched their ice cream and frozen confection machines in 2024 for commercial markets and, in their first year of availability, secured a roster of customers for their machines which included Best Buy, Holiday Inn, LinkedIn, Marriott Hotels, Mastercard, NBC Sports and three universities - Ohio State, South Carolina and - [WhistlePig Collabs With Alice Cooper](https://whiskycritic.com/whistlepig-collabs-with-alice-cooper) - Vermont-based WhistlePig has collaborated with rock and roll icon Alice Cooper and released an alcohol-free pre-mixed Old Fashioned cocktail infused with adaptogens called Sex, Drugs, Rock & Dry Old Fashioned. Adaptogens are described as ‘non-psychoactive ingredients’. The limited edition Sex, Drugs, Rock & Dry old Fashioned ready-to-pour cocktail has been crafted with WhistlePig’s non-alcoholic 100% - [Glenfiddich Reveals Lunar New Year Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfiddich-reveals-lunar-new-year-whisky) - Glenfiddich has collaborated with ink artist Zhang Yu on limited edition whisky releases celebrating the Lunar New Year 2025 - the Year of the Snake - though Yu's design skips the snake and instead features an encounter between the Glenfiddich stag and a mythical deer king. Glenfiddich will showcase Yu’s work on the Glenfiddich 21-year-old - [Van Winkle Collection Supplemented](https://whiskycritic.com/van-winkle-collection-supplemented) - Buffalo Trace has released their annual Van Winkle Collection which will include additional bottles of both the 20- and 23-year-old sought-after bourbons as well as a 13-year-old rye whiskey. The 2024 Van Winkle Collection consists of Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade Bourbon 10-year-old [bottled at 53.5% alcohol by volume - 107 proof] and is priced - [Jameson Sponsors MLS League](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-sponsors-mls-league) - Irish whiskey brand Jameson is crossing the pond to support American football/soccer, announcing a multiyear partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) to be the organization’s official Irish whiskey sponsor. The partnership means Jameson brand will have a significant presence at the matches with in-stadium promotions and on-site experiential events as well as promotions via national - [Fuji Reveals 50th Anniversary Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/fuji-reveals-50th-anniversary-single-malt) - Japanese whisky distillery Fuji revealed a limited edition whisky celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fuji Gotemba Distillery by using distillate from its inaugural production run in 1973. Fuji 50th Anniversary Single Malt includes whiskies ranging in age from 12 to 50 years old, was aged in a combination of barrels including bourbon, beer, Oloroso sherry, - [Johnnie Walker Unveils 52-Year-Old Blend](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-unveils-52-year-old-blend) - Johnnie Walker has released a limited edition 52-year-old blended whisky - Johnnie Walker Aged 52 Years - containing liquid from closed distilleries. Johnnie Walker Aged 52 Years blends six single malt Highland whiskies [from Blair Athol, Brora, Dalwhinnie, Glen Albyn, Glenlochy and Glenury Royal distilleries] and two Lowland grain whiskies [from Cambus and Carsebridge distilleries], - [Teeling Offers Christmas Bottlings](https://whiskycritic.com/teeling-offers-christmas-bottlings) - Irish whiskey brand Teeling has created and released a first-ever limited edition Christmas bottling - Teeling Whiskey Christmas Batch - albeit, exclusively for Dublin and Cork Airport travel retail venues. Teeling Whiskey Christmas Batch underwent a dual fermentation with both white wine yeast and distiller’s yeast, and is a triple-distilled blend, containing malt and grain - [Bushmills Expands Prestige Collection With 26-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-expands-prestige-collection-with-26-year-old) - Irish whiskey icon Bushmills has added a 26-year-old single malt - Bushmills 26 Year Old Crystal Malt - to their luxury Prestige Single Malt Collection. The 26-year-old joins three other Irish whiskies [25-, 30- and 31-year-old] in Bushmills Prestige Collection. Bushmills 26 Year Old Crystal Malt was created using crystal malt barley [barley in which - [Johnnie Walker Preps For The Lunar New Year With Blue Label Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-preps-for-the-lunar-new-year-with-blue-label-edition) - Blended Scotch whisky icon, Johnnie Walker has released a limited edition label design for their Lunar New Year Blue Label whisky celebrating 2025 as the Year of the Snake. The label was designed by Asian American artist James Jean and is said to symbolize an ‘auspicious ambition for constant progression and self-reinvention’, while featuring three - [Michter's Hauls Out 20-Year-Old Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/michters-hauls-out-20-year-old-bourbon) - Louisville, Kentucky-based Michter’s Distillery is releasing Michter's 20 Year - a re-release of their 20-year-old bourbon. The 2024 release of Michter’s 20 Year is bottled at 57.1% alcohol by volume [114.8 proof]. The 2024 release of Michter's 20 Year is being made available for $1,200 per bottle. - [The Dalmore Debuts Vintage Collection For 2024](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-debuts-vintage-collection-for-2024) - The Dalmore has released The Vintage Collection 2024 - consisting of The Dalmore Vintage 2006 and The Dalmore Vintage 2009 - both single malts matured in a unique combination of wine casks. The Dalmore Vintage 2009 was aged in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, followed by finishes in both Matusalem sherry casks from González Byass - [Johnson Reserve Whisky Holds new World Record for Flavor](https://whiskycritic.com/johnson-reserve-whisky-holds-new-world-record-for-flavor) - Guinness World Records has named Johnson Reserve, a whiskey manufacturer and maturation expert, The Greatest Variety of Flavours in a Whisky.A single cask of - [Michter's Crowned The 2024 World's Most Admired Whiskey](https://whiskycritic.com/michters-crowned-the-2024-worlds-most-admired-whiskey) - Legendary distillers from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, and other countries are featured on Drinks International's recently released 2024 list of the Michter's - [House of Delamain Celebrates 200 Years with New Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/house-of-delamain-celebrates-200-years-with-new-whisky) - The House of Delamain is happy to show L'Edition Rare du Bicentenaire as part of its celebrations for its 200th anniversary. The mix is made up of five great - [Diageo Halts Construction of Crown Royal Whisky Distillery in Canada](https://whiskycritic.com/diageo-halts-construction-of-crown-royal-whisky-distillery-in-canada) - Crown Royal Whisky has put a halt to the development of a $245 million (US $175.7 million) distillery in Canada's St. Clair Township, according to a report - [Pendleton Whisky Rolls Out Pendleton 1910 Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/pendleton-whisky-rolls-out-pendleton-1910-bourbon) - To reach a wider range of whiskey consumers nationwide, Pendleton Whisky announced today that it has expanded its line with the launch of Pendleton 1910 - [Glasgow 1770 Unveils Cask Strength Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/glasgow-1770-unveils-cask-strength-whiskies) - The Glasgow Distillery has released Glasgow 1770 Cask Strength Batch 02 - their second batch of annual cask strength single malt whiskies, comprised of casks featuring the distillery’s unpeated and peated single malt production. Glasgow 1770 The Original Cask Strength Batch 02 is made with the distillery's unpeated double-distilled spirits, bottled at 59.5% alcohol by - [Ballantine’s Releases First Single Grain Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/ballantines-releases-first-single-grain-whisky) - Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s has unveiled its first single grain expression, finished in two types of casks. Master blender Sandy Hyslop blended grain - [Ardgowan Appoints Distillery Manager](https://whiskycritic.com/ardgowan-appoints-distillery-manager) - The recent and newly built Ardgowan Distillery is set to commence whisky production and open its doors next spring. Distil has invested millions of pounds into - [Women Invade Whisky Industry in India's Newest Culture Shift](https://whiskycritic.com/women-invade-whisky-industry-in-indias-newest-culture-shift) - There is a growing invasion in the once all-male whisky industry especially in countries like India, the United States, and Great Britain. Women are taking over - [Bruichladdich Adds Some Peat To Octomore 15 Series](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-adds-some-peat-to-octomore-15-series) - Islay distillery, Bruichladdich, has added a super-heavily peated single malt whisky to their Octomore 15 Series. Bruichladdich Octomore Series 15 Ten Aged Years has been distilled from 100% Scottish Concerto barley and malted to 107 PPM, bottled at 52.2% alcohol by volume [104.4 proof] and is said to offer notes of cinnamon, coffee and, of - [Four Roses Goes Single Barrel](https://whiskycritic.com/four-roses-goes-single-barrel) - Kentucky-based bourbon distiller Four Roses is adding four single barrel bottlings - OBSV, OBSF, OESK and OESO - to their Single Barrel Collection as their way of celebrating the 20th anniversary of their single barrel production. whiskey by expanding the range with three new recipes. Alongside the flagship expression, OBSV, Four Roses will feature three - [Diageo Unveils Huge Chinese Whisky Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/diageo-unveils-huge-chinese-whisky-distillery) - In November 2021, Diageo revealed plans to build a malt whisky distillery in Yunnan County, Eryuan County, China. The Protect is part of a US$120 million - [Kavalan Single Malt Whisky Rumbles to Nigeria](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-single-malt-whisky-rumbles-to-nigeria) - In partnership with Arzeh Integrated Limited, Kavalan, a Taiwanese whisky distiller, announced its debut in Nigeria. Nigerian whisky lovers can taste Kavalan - [Get to Christmas with Drinks by the Dram Whisky Calendars](https://whiskycritic.com/get-to-christmas-with-drinks-by-the-dram-whisky-calendars) - With this festive season's selection of premium advent calendars from Drinks by the Dram, you can swap chocolates for Dram Whisky Calendars. There's a 30ml wax ... - [The Glenrothes Unveils 15 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenrothes-unveils-15-year-old) - Speyside distillery, The Glenrothes, has debuted a 15-year-old single malt whisky to add to their core range, joining the existing 18- and 25-year-old whiskies. The Glenrothes 15-Year-Old was matured exclusively in European oak sherry-seasoned casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to offer notes of dark chocolate, ginger, orange marmalade, - [Compass Box Rolls Out Secrets of Smoke](https://whiskycritic.com/compass-box-rolls-out-secrets-of-smoke) - Known as Secrets of Smoke, the new blend from Compass Box combines sweetness with peat smoke. Using a combination of Caol Ila single malt and Palo Cortado Sher - [The Kingsmalt Whisky Grows Global Presence](https://whiskycritic.com/the-kingsmalt-whisky-grows-global-presence) - With its exclusive collections like Crownline and Legacy of Kings, The Kingsmalt is gaining global attention among elite circles. As a single malt whisky brand - [The Macallan Reveals Final Anniversary Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-reveals-final-anniversary-single-malt) - The Macallan released a limited edition single malt Scotch whisky - A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera - as their third and final release of the year in their A Night on Earth Series and celebration of their 200th anniversary. The Macallan A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera was - [The World Whiskies Awards 2024 - Japanese Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/the-world-whiskies-awards-2024-japanese-whiskies) - According to the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, Japanese whisky continues to grab attention on the world stage. Japan's gold medalists showcase some of the best in - [Gabriel Macht Joins Bear Fight Whiskey](https://whiskycritic.com/gabriel-macht-joins-bear-fight-whiskey) - Gabriel Macht, best known for his role in Suits, has embarked on a new career path with Bear Fight Whiskey. He joined the brand as a creative partner and stake - [Milroy’s Celebrates 60 Years of Peated Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/milroys-celebrates-60-years-of-peated-whisky) - Milroy's, an independent retailer and bottler celebrating its 60th anniversary, has released Heavily Peated 13 Years Old. The whisky marks the first continuous - [Longmorn Debuts its Oldest Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/longmorn-debuts-its-oldest-whisky) - Chivas Brothers-owned Longmorn Distillery has unveiled its oldest expression, in the form of a 30-year-old single malt. The spirit is considered an icon of the - [MGP Ingredients to Scale Back Whisky Production](https://whiskycritic.com/mgp-ingredients-to-scale-back-whisky-production) - US producer MGP Ingredients plans to scale back its whiskey production and focus on its branded spirits business next year after sales plunged by double digits - [The Macallan Unveils New Limited Edition Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-unveils-new-limited-edition-single-malt) - As part of the celebrations for the Macallan bicentennial, a limited edition single malt has been launched: A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera.The - [Tamdhu Adds Fourth To Cigar Malt Series](https://whiskycritic.com/tamdhu-adds-fourth-to-cigar-malt-series) - Speyside distillery Tamdhu has released Cigar Malt IV - the fourth addition to their Cigar Malt single malt batch series. Tamdhu Cigar Malt IV was matured in both Oloroso sherry casks and first-fill European oak sherry casks, bottled at 53.8% alcohol by volume [107.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of crème brûlée, ginger - [Whisky Wonderland 2025: A Weekend of Unforgettable Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-wonderland-2025-a-weekend-of-unforgettable-whisky) - There are over 40 vendors at Whisky Wonderland 2025, plus exclusive dinners, masterclasses, and outdoor events. Whisky Wonderland 2025: Canada's Premier - [Bacardi Expands Aultmore Distillery In Glasgow](https://whiskycritic.com/bacardi-expands-aultmore-distillery-in-glasgow) - Bacardi-owned Speyside distillery Aultmore has completed an expansion - adding three new warehouses to their maturation and blending facility in Glasgow. In addition to Aultmore, Bacardi also boasts a portfolio of single malt whiskies including Aberfeldy, Craigellachie, Royal Brackla and The Deveron, as well as blended Scotch brand Dewar’s. The three new state-of-the-art maturing warehouses - [Crown Royal Redesigns Reserve Blend into 12YO Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-redesigns-reserve-blend-into-12yo-whisky) - Crown Royal has revamped its Reserve bottling, which now comes with an age statement. The Canadian whisky has revamped its Reserve recipe and redesigned its bot - [Living Souls Joins Whisky Market with 40YO Blend](https://whiskycritic.com/living-souls-joins-whisky-market-with-40yo-blend) - Living Souls is a new distillery specializing in small batch and single cask releases. The brand's first collection, Batch No. 1, introduces four whiskies and - [Fireball Whisky Plans Whisky from Losing Human Tears](https://whiskycritic.com/fireball-whisky-plans-whisky-from-losing-human-tears) - The Sazarec-owned brand. Fireball Whisky is known for its cinnamon-flavored whisky. With its latest innovation, the brand will distill rival fans' tears into - [Angel's Envy Releases Cask Strength Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/angels-envy-releases-cask-strength-bourbon) - Angel's Envy has issued forth their newest release of Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon - the 13th edition of the series - with the 2024 version finished with two types of Port wine casks [ruby and tawny Port]. Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon was finished in the aforementioned Port casks, then bottled at 59.4% alcohol - [Scotch Whisky Distillers Feel Betrayed by UK Budget](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-distillers-feel-betrayed-by-uk-budget) - In the Labour government's budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an increase in duty on alcohol in 2025 including scotch whisky - [Glengoyne Reveals Another Teapot Dram](https://whiskycritic.com/glengoyne-reveals-another-teapot-dram) - Glengoyne Distillery has released another batch of whisky - the 10th - in their limited edition Teapot Dram series in which they honor an old distillery tradition where workers received daily drams throughout their shifts. Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch No 010 was matured exclusively in first-fill European and American Oak sherry casks, bottled at 59.4% - [Loch Lomond Distillery Launches Waypoint Series](https://whiskycritic.com/loch-lomond-distillery-launches-waypoint-series) - Loch Lomond has introduced a new whisky range called The Waypoint Series, distilled in swan neck stills and finished in Cognac casks. Each whisky represents a - [Cotswolds Distillery Tends To The Royal Gardens With Highgrove Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/cotswolds-distillery-tends-to-the-royal-gardens-with-highgrove-single-malt) - Cotswolds Distillery has released a single malt whisky with heritage Plumage Archer barley, grown at the Highgrove Estate, the private residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Cotswold Highgrove Royal Gardens Single Malt Whisky began life from a vatting of Cotswolds Distillery single malt whisky, Plumage Archer barley was introduced to yield a ‘subtle - [Bonhams to Auction ‘World’s Rarest’ Japanese Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/bonhams-to-auction-worlds-rarest-japanese-whiskies) - In November, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris will sell one of the world's rarest collections of Japanese whisky online. The auction is projected possibly - [Berry Bros & Rudd Offers 25 Senses Of Places](https://whiskycritic.com/berry-bros-rudd-offers-25-senses-of-places) - London-based Berry Bros & Rudd has released Coasts & Shores - the second installment of their A Sense of Place whisky collection, with this installment celebrating 25 whiskies from 12 worldwide coastal distilleries. Berry Bros & Rudd's Coasts & Shores includes whiskies from the famous coastal distillery locales such as Islay, famed for its smoky - [Wild Atlantic Distillery Debuts Inaugural Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/wild-atlantic-distillery-debuts-inaugural-whisky) - The IslandMen 1921 will be the first whiskey produced by Wild Atlantic Distillery, a distillery located in Northern Ireland. This will be the first whiskey to - [Sazerac Auctions Rare Whiskies for Hurricane Victims](https://whiskycritic.com/sazerac-auctions-rare-whiskies-for-hurricane-victims) - The American Red Cross is raising funds for disaster relief through an auction of some of Sazerac most valuable whiskies. Following Hurricanes Helene and - [The Whisky Aficionados’ Network Marks Historic Whisky Event](https://whiskycritic.com/the-whisky-aficionados-network-marks-historic-whisky-event) - Whisky Aficionados' Network, a monthly gathering for professionals who enjoy premium spirits, reached new heights on the night of October 24, at the Barclays - [The Glenlivet Unveils the Groundbreaker Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-unveils-the-groundbreaker-collection) - The Glenlivet has unveiled their Groundbreaker Collection - which debuts with a single malt whisky finished in red wine casks, a first for The Glenlivet - meant exclusively for global travel retail venues. Chapter One of The Glenlivet Groundbreaker Collection is a single malt Scotch whisky initially matured in both European red wine casks and - [Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Redesigns 30 Year Old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/duncan-taylor-scotch-whisky-redesigns-30-year-old-whisky) - In collaboration with golfer Sir Nick Faldo, Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has introduced a new look for its Black Bull 30-year-old blend.As part of a limited - [Woodford Reserve Reserves Time For Madeira Cask Finish](https://whiskycritic.com/woodford-reserve-reserves-time-for-madeira-cask-finish) - Woodford Reserve has released a new blended bourbon finished in fortified wine casks from Portugal - Madeira Cask Finish - as part of their Master’s Collection [the 20th in the series]. Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish blends bourbon, rye and wheat whiskies that were finished in Madeira barrels with Woodford’s straight wheat whiskey, bottled at - [Douglas Laing Blends Scottish and Indian Single Malts](https://whiskycritic.com/douglas-laing-blends-scottish-and-indian-single-malts) - Under its Double Barrel brand, Douglas Laing has created a blended spirit combining single malts from India and Scotland. The blend is called Double Barrel Indi - [Johnnie Walker Visits The Ice Chalet](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-visits-the-ice-chalet) - Johnnie Walker has collaborated with luxury skiwear designer Perfect Moment for the launch of their limited edition blended whisky, Blue Label Ice Chalet. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet is inspired by ‘Blue Hour’ – the moment between sunset and twilight on the slopes when skiing turns to apres-skiing. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet - [Bruichladdich Debuts Whisky in Syrah Red Wine Casks](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-debuts-whisky-in-syrah-red-wine-casks) - The Islay distillery Bruichladdich has aged a peated Port Charlotte whisky in organic and biodynamic Syrah wine casks in its Cask Exploration range. Port Charl - [Bunnahabhain Launches 21-Year-Old To Debut Cask Strength Series](https://whiskycritic.com/bunnahabhain-launches-21-year-old-to-debut-cask-strength-series) - Islay distillery Bunnahabhain has released a 21-year-old single malt finished in Pedro Ximenez casks as the first whisky in their new cask-strength range. Bunnahabhain 21-Year-Old Pedro Ximénez (PX) Cask Finish is made by combining 21 casks from the distillery’s coastal warehouse no.9 and was initially aged in ex-Oloroso sherry butts before being finished for 21 - [Rampur Distillery Rolls Out New Indian whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/rampur-distillery-rolls-out-new-indian-whisky) - The Rampur Distillery has launched its latest Indian single malt whisky. Dubbed Rampur Barrel Blush, it is now available in the UK. The spirit is matured - [Copenhagen Matures Whisky in Aquavit Casks](https://whiskycritic.com/copenhagen-matures-whisky-in-aquavit-casks) - Copenhagen Distillery and Harvey Nichols have released a whisky cask-aged in aquavit as part of the Rare Collection. The partnership is dedicated to experiment - [Mossburn Distillers Finishes Whisky in Calvados Casks](https://whiskycritic.com/mossburn-distillers-finishes-whisky-in-calvados-casks) - Mossburn Distillers released a limited edition 12-year-old blend finished in Calvados casks from Domaine Dupont. The Calvados apple cider malt is Mossburn Dist - [Unveiling the Mysteries of the Ardnahoe Whisky Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/unveiling-the-mysteries-of-the-ardnahoe-whisky-distillery) - The Ardnahoe Whisky Distillery is Islay's newest distillery, founded by Hunter Laing & Co. Their debut release, which can be purchased worldwide, brings a fresh - [Dornoch Annual Whisky Festival Draws Tons of Whisky Enthusiasts](https://whiskycritic.com/dornoch-annual-whisky-festival-draws-tons-of-whisky-enthusiasts) - The Dornoch annual whisky festival will take place in Dornoch next weekend. It starts on Friday, October 25, and runs until Sunday, October 27. The festival - [Eau Claire Distillery Whisky Named 'Best in Class' in Canada](https://whiskycritic.com/eau-claire-distillery-whisky-named-best-in-class-in-canada) - The Ruperts Exceptional Canadian Whisky from Eau Claire Distillery has won a Best in Class award at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, where its - [Teeling Rising To The Occasion](https://whiskycritic.com/teeling-rising-to-the-occasion) - Dublin-based Irish whiskeymaker Teeling has released the third entry in their Rising Reserve Series of limited edition 21-year-old single malts. The third bottling in the Rising Reserve Series was aged for 18 years in ex-bourbon barrels, finished for three years in ex-ruby Port wine casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is - [DEWAR'S Double Double 38-Year-Old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/dewars-double-double-38-year-old-whisky) - Introducing DEWAR'S Double Double 38-Year-Old Whisky, the second release in the DEWAR'S Blended Scotch Whisky Collector's Series. This single malt whisky pays - [Whisky Exchange Releases 50 Year Old Karuizawa Marriage](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-exchange-releases-50-year-old-karuizawa-marriage) - The Whisky Exchange (TWE) Cabinet, has released a 50-year-old Karuizawa single malt whisky. Available only on TWE Cabinet, the Karuizawa Marriage combines - [Michter's 2024 Legacy Series Travels Across The Pond](https://whiskycritic.com/michters-2024-legacy-series-travels-across-the-pond) - Louisville, Kentucky-based Michter’s Distillery is crossing the pond to bring a pair of limited edition 2024 Legacy Series bourbons - Bomberger's Declaration and Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash - to the UK market. The Michter’s Legacy Series celebrates the distillery founder - Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk [who founded Shenk’s Distillery in Pennsylvania] - with the - [Fred. Olsen Whisky Aged 103 Nights at Sea](https://whiskycritic.com/fred-olsen-whisky-aged-103-nights-at-sea) - According to a press release, Fred. Olsen limited-edition single malt whisky has been matured aboard the Borealis during the cruise line's 103-night world - [Russell's Reserve Goes To Camp](https://whiskycritic.com/russells-reserve-goes-to-camp) - Russell's Reserve Bourbon goes to Camp Nelson B - the third entry in their Single Rickhouse series - and the highest ABV Russell’s Reserve has released to date at a whopping 60.1% [120.2 proof] alcohol by volume. The 2024 release comes from Camp Nelson Rickhouse B is claimed to have benefited from higher elevation and - [Nikka Nine Decades - A Whisky Glass of Historic Flavors](https://whiskycritic.com/nikka-nine-decades-a-whisky-glass-of-historic-flavors) - There are more than 150 components of whiskies in Nikka Nine Decades, including old malts from Yoichi Distillery and Miyagikyo Distillery, new grain whiskies - [The Dalmore Debuts Portfolio Series](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-debuts-portfolio-series) - Highland-based distillery, The Dalmore, has collaborated with design museum V&A Dundee on the Portfolio Series - a new whisky series designed to celebrate young Scottish artists. The first entry in the Portfolio Series comprises a trio of single malt whiskies. Edinburgh-based artist, Fraser Gray, was selected for this year’s edition, with his interpretation of The - [Tamdhu Releases New Dedication Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/tamdhu-releases-new-dedication-collection) - This new release from Speyside's Tamdhu Distillery is the first in a new series of whiskies dubbed the Dedication Collection. There are eight releases in the - [Whiskey Wash Relaunches as a Price Comparison Hub](https://whiskycritic.com/whiskey-wash-relaunches-as-a-price-comparison-hub) - With Whiskey Wash new platform, users can buy bottles of whisky at the lowest price, while retailers can find buyers without having to battle algorithms and - [OurWhisky Unveils BCB Educational Program](https://whiskycritic.com/ourwhisky-unveils-bcb-educational-program) - The OurWhisky Foundation, Bar Convent Berlin's official education partner, has released the schedule of educational talks for next week's fair - [SMWS Launches New Online Whisky Course](https://whiskycritic.com/smws-launches-new-online-whisky-course) - A new whisky course has been developed by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS). The Focus on Flavour course is released in partnership with The Edinburgh - [Death And The Macallan Take Over Halekulani In Honolulu](https://whiskycritic.com/death-and-the-macallan-take-over-halekulani-in-honolulu) - New York-based cocktail bar Death & Company is collaborating with Edrington-owned The Macallan and instituting a "takeover" of Lewers Lounge in the iconic Halekulani hotel on Waikiki in Honolulu on the island of Oah'u in Hawai'i. The "takeover" - which begins on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7pm and ends the next day, Saturday, October - [Gleneagles Celebrates 100th Anniversary](https://whiskycritic.com/gleneagles-celebrates-100th-anniversary) - As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, iconic Scottish hotel Gleneagles has collaborated with Glenfiddich to create a 49-year-old single malt Scotch - [Scotch Whisky Distillries Celebrates 200th Anniversay - PT 2](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-distillries-celebrates-200th-anniversay-pt-2) - Two hundred and fifty years ago, it was illegal to make Scotch whisky. Distilleries were forced to hide or were shuttered if discovered. Nevertheless, King Geor - [Scotch Whisky Distilleries Celebrate Bicentennial Year](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-distilleries-celebrate-bicentennial-year) - 2024 is an amazing year for whisky enthusiasts as six Scotch whisky distilleries celebrate their bicentennial year. These whisky makers have come a long way, - [Bushmills Reveals 2024 Causeway Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-reveals-2024-causeway-collection) - Bushmills Distillery has released eight single malt Irish whiskies - ranging from 10 to 223 years old - comprising their fifth annual Causeway Collection. Three of the eight new whiskies are dubbed ‘innovative’ for Bushmills Irish Whiskey: the 10 Year Old Barolo, the 2010 Double Moscatel, and the 22 Year Old Mizunara. Bushmills Barolo 10 - [Artist in Residence Distillerie Rolls Out New Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/artist-in-residence-distillerie-rolls-out-new-whisky) - Artist in Residence Distillerie (AIR) has opened its second location in Hawkesbury. The company has previously operated in Gatineau. Pierre Mantha says the c - [Diageo Unveils Special Releases Of 2024](https://whiskycritic.com/diageo-unveils-special-releases-of-2024) - Worldwide spirits behemoth Diageo has launched their 2024 Special Releases collection of single malt Scotch whiskies with the theme of Spirited Xchange Second Edition, highlighting an exploration of flavors in Scotch malt production. Diageo’s 2024 Spirited Xchange Second Edition Special Releases features an octet of single malts that focuses on flavor exploration and cask combinations. - [House of Suntory Rolls Out Hibiki 40 Years Old](https://whiskycritic.com/house-of-suntory-rolls-out-hibiki-40-years-old) - A new blended whisky from the House of Suntory has just been released, the Hibiki 40 Years Old. This is the oldest blended whisky the company has ever released - [Chivas Brothers Releases New Sake Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-brothers-releases-new-sake-whisky) - Using Chivas Brothers whisky in combination with Japan's Masuizumi sake brewery, Chivas Regal Takumi Reserve combines Chivas whisky with sake's 'unique and - [Macallan Debuts Cirque du Soleil-inspired Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/macallan-debuts-cirque-du-soleil-inspired-whiskies) - Cirque du Soleil and The Macallan have partnered for the launch of two editions in their Harmony Collection. In celebration of The Macallan's 200th anniversary - [Angel's Envy Is Three Times As Nice With Triple Oak Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/angels-envy-is-three-times-as-nice-with-triple-oak-bourbon) - Angel's Envy already occupies the top end of many bourbon lovers lists and now they have added a new triple cask-finished version - Angel's Envy Triple Oak - the first addition to the Angel’s Envy core lineup in more than a decade. Angel’s Envy Triple Oak contains bourbon aged between four and six years, finished - [Netflix's Squid Game Partners With Johnnie Walker](https://whiskycritic.com/netflixs-squid-game-partners-with-johnnie-walker) - A partnership between Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky and Netflix is partnering to allow Squid Game fans 21+ and whisky enthusiasts alike to choose their favorite - [The Dalmore launches New Cask Curation Series](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-launches-new-cask-curation-series) - The Dalmore has launched its Cask Curation Series Port Edition, a limited-edition triple malt aged in Symington port barrels.This collection is the second - [10th Street Distillery Wins Double Gold at Whiskies of the World](https://whiskycritic.com/10th-street-distillery-wins-double-gold-at-whiskies-of-the-world) - The 10th Street Distillery has once again proven its excellence on the international stage. Its Triple Cask Single Malt has won the prestigious top award of - [Tasting the New Blackberry-flavored Crown Royal Canadian Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/tasting-the-new-blackberry-flavored-crown-royal-canadian-whisky) - Since February, the new blackberry-flavored Crown Royal Canadian whisky was quietly appearing at select retailers. From that point until the official announcement of the new flavor of Crown Royal in March and beyond, brand fans have been trying to locate the new flavor of Crown Royal. It quickly became a hit on TikTok where people - [The Glenlivet Rolls Out Oldest Whisky in Its History](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-rolls-out-oldest-whisky-in-its-history) - Founded in 1824, this is the oldest single malt whisky to be released by the Glenlivet Distillery. Only 100 bottles of this limited-edition cask will be - [Kavalan Taiwanese Distillery Releases New Lán Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-taiwanese-distillery-releases-new-lan-whisky) - As a tribute to its birthplace Yilan County, Taiwan, Taiwanese whisky producer Kavalan has added a floral-inspired single malt. The new spirit is named Lán af - [UK-Thailand Trade Agreement Trumps Big Win for Scotch whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/uk-thailand-trade-agreement-trumps-big-win-for-scotch-whisky) - A trade agreement has been signed between Thailand and the UK to increase trade and investment between the two countries, and Scotch is set to gain from it. UK - [Nikka Whisky Partners With Park Hyatt Hotel](https://whiskycritic.com/nikka-whisky-partners-with-park-hyatt-hotel) - As the media predicted last year, premium drinks brands were well placed to partner with Japanese ski resorts due to the country's tourist scene. Nikka whisky - [Glenfarclas Adds Third Entry To Decanter Series](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfarclas-adds-third-entry-to-decanter-series) - Highland distillery Glenfarclas added the third entry in their annual decanter series - a rare 24-year-old single malt that was filled on New Year's Day at the turn of the millennium. Glenfarclas 2000 was bottled at 47.7% alcohol by volume [95.4 proof] and is contained in the usual Scottish made Glencairn crystal decanter. Only 600 - [Templeton Partners With Infinium Spirits](https://whiskycritic.com/templeton-partners-with-infinium-spirits) - Templeton, a flagship whiskey brand of San Diego-based spirits company Infinium Spirits, has partnered with multiple distributors this year alone to expand its - [Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery Wins World Travel Awards Title](https://whiskycritic.com/chuan-malt-whisky-distillery-wins-world-travel-awards-title) - At the esteemed World Travel Awards, Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery won the category of Asia's Leading Whisky Distillery Tour. This distinction underscores the - [The Dalmore Debuts Distillery Select Series](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-debuts-distillery-select-series) - Highland-based distillery The Dalmore has released a new limited single malt whisky series - The Distillery Select - which will feature rare whiskies from specific casks hand-selected by The Dalmore. Three whiskies mark the debut of the series, led out by Dalmore Distillery Select 2009 single malt, matured for 15 years and finished in rare - [MONARQ Group Partners With Ardnahoe Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/monarq-group-partners-with-ardnahoe-distillery) - MONARQ Group has announced a new partnership with Ardnahoe, an Islay single malt Scotch whisky distillery. Through this exclusive agreement, MONARQ will - [Edrington Sells The Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/edrington-sells-the-famous-grouse-scotch-whisky) - According to reports, Edrington has agreed to sell The Famous Grouse Scotch whisky to Glenfiddich owner William Grant & Sons. The deal is subject to regulatory - [The Devil Drinks Oloroso - This Is Halloween](https://whiskycritic.com/the-devil-drinks-oloroso-this-is-halloween) - Several spooky drams were released by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society for Halloween, and if you are a fan of sherried whisky then try the Devil Drinks Oloroso - [Ardbeg 5 Year Old Wee Beastie - Perfect Halloween Gift](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-5-year-old-wee-beastie-perfect-halloween-gift) - It's Halloween and midnight has finally come, marking the official start of the bewitching hour, so whether you're dressed up, trick-or-treating, Ardbeg - [Nikka Whisky Celebrates 90 Years of Japanese Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/nikka-whisky-celebrates-90-years-of-japanese-whisky) - The history of Nikka Whisky, and the entire Japanese whisky category, can be traced back to one man: Masataka Taketsuru. A sake brewery has been in his family - [Ballantine's Reveals Elton John And John Lennon Tribute Releases](https://whiskycritic.com/ballantines-reveals-elton-john-and-john-lennon-tribute-releases) - Ballantine’s will release a pair of tribute scotch whiskies with limited edition label designs highlighting UK legends Elton John and John Lennon as part of their True Music Icons collection. Ballantine’s Finest Elton John Edition label is inspired by his live performance at Dodger Stadium, in Los Angeles, in 1975 while Ballantine's Finest John Lennon - [Bladnoch Renames Single Malt Whisky Range](https://whiskycritic.com/bladnoch-renames-single-malt-whisky-range) - The Scottish distillery Bladnoch has renamed its whisky ranges and introduced two new single malts to its Heritage Collection. Replacing its 11-year-old - [Glen Scotia Creates Whisky for Maclean Foundation](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-scotia-creates-whisky-for-maclean-foundation) - Formin a new oasis for Madagascar, Glen Scotia distillery has created an Alice in Wonderland-inspired whisky to provide clean water for life. To support the - [Ardbeg Revives 17-Year-Old Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-revives-17-year-old-single-malt) - Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has revived their 17-year-old single malt - originally discontinued in 2004 after the distillery's purchase by The Glenmorangie Company - as a limited edition, albeit, only available to the Ardbeg Committee. Ardbeg 17-Years-Old single malt was initially introduced in 1997, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and was said to - [Campari Group Buys Into Capevin Holdings](https://whiskycritic.com/campari-group-buys-into-capevin-holdings) - Campari Group has acquired a 14.6% minority stake in Capevin Holdings, which indirectly owns the Scotch whisky company responsible for several major brands, fro - [Indri Whisky Garners Tesco Listing](https://whiskycritic.com/indri-whisky-garners-tesco-listing) - An Indian single malt whisky brand has secured a distribution deal with Tesco stores across England. Indri Trini, a non-chill-filtered single malt, will be - [Royal Salute Releases 21-year-old Harris Reed Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/royal-salute-releases-21-year-old-harris-reed-edition) - Royal Salute has announced the release of its 21-year-old Harris Reed Edition. Reed is a celebrated designer for Nina Ricci and the rare decanter has a suggest - [Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra Unveils With History](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-blue-label-ultra-unveils-with-history) - In partnership with the London Design Festival, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra will be revealed at this year's festival. The spirit's container is described - [Kanosuke Distillery Launches New Limited Edition Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/kanosuke-distillery-launches-new-limited-edition-whisky) - In conjunction with Diageo's UK launch, Japanese whisky maker Kanosuke is launching a limited edition whisky expression. Kanosuke's headquarters are located - [Spiritique Whisky Distillery Rolls Out Two New French Spirits](https://whiskycritic.com/spiritique-whisky-distillery-rolls-out-two-new-french-spirits) - At the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, Spiritique will showcase two Cohobé expressions - Libération and Élévation - in partnership with JP Aucher - [Jura Adds 16-Year-Old Perspective](https://whiskycritic.com/jura-adds-16-year-old-perspective) - Jura Distillery has released Perspective No. 1, a 16-year-old single malt, as the first entry in a new series highlighting whisky explorers and connoisseurs. Jura Perspective No.1 was matured for 16 years and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume [93 proof] and is said to offer notes of citrus, honey, - [James Eadie and Six Distilleries Partner to Use Traditional Distlling](https://whiskycritic.com/james-eadie-and-six-distilleries-partner-to-use-traditional-distlling) - In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, James Eadie and six Scottish producers have created a unique partnership. The agreement will explore 1920s distillation - [Tamdhu Unveils Forty Three And Dedicated Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/tamdhu-unveils-forty-three-and-dedicated-collection) - Speyside distillery Tamdhu has released Forty Three - a 43-year-old single malt whisky matured in Oloroso sherry casks - as the start of their Dedicated Collection, which showcases the distillery's ‘oldest, rarest and most limited’ whiskies, all of which were exclusively matured in Oloroso sherry casks. Tamdhu Forty Three originated from water from a natural - [The Marvel of the New Glenfiddich Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-marvel-of-the-new-glenfiddich-single-malt-whisky) - On the one hand, Glenfiddich offers affordable age-statement whiskies. On the other hand, there are high-end, ultra-aged, luxury single malts that cost a prett - [Scotch Whisky Triumphs Against US Counterfeit Brand](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-triumphs-against-us-counterfeit-brand) - The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has received a consent judgment in a Texas court that prohibits the company in question, Arkay Beverages, from producing - [Elvis Whiskey Ice Cream Is In The House](https://whiskycritic.com/elvis-whiskey-ice-cream-is-in-the-house) - Elvis Presley liked Monty Python and sequined jumpsuits, but what he really liked - to his ultimate demise, perhaps - were banana, peanut butter and bacon sandwiches. Now, you can be just like the King and watch Monty Python in a sequined jumpsuit while enjoying a pint of Midnight Snack, flavored with the King's Midnight - [Johnnie Walker Partners With Emmy Awards](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-partners-with-emmy-awards) - Johnnie Walker has collaborated with the 76th Emmy Awards airing on September 15, 2024, with the blended whisky, as the official spirits partner of the 76th Emmy Awards, creating "Johnnie Walker Blue Label experiences" for the event. The Johnnie Walker Blue Label experiences feature 2023 Emmy-winning actor and current Emmy nominee Ebon Moss-Bachrach, chef Courtney - [Johnnie Walker Becomes Official Whisky of Formula One](https://whiskycritic.com/johnnie-walker-becomes-official-whisky-of-formula-one) - In a new partnership with the Formula One group, Johnnie Walker continues to expand its responsible drinking initiative. Dubbed Join the Pact, the platform will - [Waterford Distillery Rolls Out Cuvée Luna](https://whiskycritic.com/waterford-distillery-rolls-out-cuvee-luna) - Biodynamic: Cuvée Luna is Waterford Distillery's new flagship whisky. Certified by Demeter and the Organic Trust, the Waterford Distillery whisky is made - [Pernod Ricard Considers Selling Imperial Blue](https://whiskycritic.com/pernod-ricard-considers-selling-imperial-blue) - According to a report in India, Pernod Ricard is considering selling its whisky brand Imperial Blue. When Just Drinks contacted the company, it refused to - [Bowmore Bows Appellations Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/bowmore-bows-appellations-collection) - Bowmore will release Bowmore Appellations - a new travel retail-exclusive collection from the distillery which showcases whiskies matured in casks from wine-producing regions such as Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Douro Valley. Bowmore 14-Year-Old is matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks, finished in Bordeaux barriques and is said to offer notes of fruit and smoke. Bowmore - [The Macallan Rolls Out 2 New Spirits in Time: Space Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-rolls-out-2-new-spirits-in-time-space-collection) - Continuing its 200th-anniversary celebrations, The Macallan has unveiled the Time: Space Collection. The edition adds two new releases honoring the brand's - [Brave New Spirits Rolls Out Second Batch of Whisky Heroes](https://whiskycritic.com/brave-new-spirits-rolls-out-second-batch-of-whisky-heroes) - Brave New Spirits has launched eight unique whiskies as part of the second batch of Whisky Heroes Collections. Six spirits will be available for general release - [John Distillery Set to Expand Whisky Production](https://whiskycritic.com/john-distillery-set-to-expand-whisky-production) - With a new distillery planned for after 2030, Indian spirits producer John Distillery will double production. Running on plans to expand the market of its sin - [The Glenturret Distillery Release Third Still Life Decanter](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenturret-distillery-release-third-still-life-decanter) - With the release of a luxurious whisky evoking balmy evenings, the Glenturret distillery celebrates an extended summer. Rolling out a new decanter - [Kinclaith 1966 16 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice](https://whiskycritic.com/kinclaith-1966-16-year-old-connoisseurs-choice) - This 1966 vintage whisky is derived from the Kinclaith Distillery, which was only operational for 17 years before shutting down. In 1975, the Kinclaith stills - [Irish Whiskey Turns to Global Travel Retail](https://whiskycritic.com/irish-whiskey-turns-to-global-travel-retail) - In global travel retail (GTR), Irish whiskey producers continue to soar, competing with Scotch and Cognac in the channel. The category has experienced double-di - [Indri Single Malt Truimphs Again With Multiple Awards](https://whiskycritic.com/indri-single-malt-truimphs-again-with-multiple-awards) - Of all the whiskies in the world, Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky has been awarded the title of 'Whisky of The Year' at the USA Spirit Rating Awards 2024. - [Dublin Whiskey Distillery Gets Huge Funding Boost](https://whiskycritic.com/dublin-whiskey-distillery-gets-huge-funding-boost) - In order to establish the Dublin Whiskey Distillery Company in Europe, the company raised more than €400,000 (US$446,887) through a crowdfunding campaign. - [Glenturret Reveals 18-Year-Old For Hotel](https://whiskycritic.com/glenturret-reveals-18-year-old-for-hotel) - The Glenturret Distillery released a limited edition 18-year-old single malt to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the The Gleneagles hotel, which is located a few miles away from the Glenturret Distillery. The Glenturret Gleneagles Centenary was bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume [93 proof] and is said to offer notes of cinnamon, ginger and vanilla. - [KANOSUKE Distillery Partners With Camus Group](https://whiskycritic.com/kanosuke-distillery-partners-with-camus-group) - China-based Camus Yuanliu, a subsidiary of the Camus Group, has announced a partnership with KANOSUKE Distillery to distribute its Japanese whisky products - [Talisker Unveils 30-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/talisker-unveils-30-year-old) - Talisker Distillery has released a limited edition 30-year-old single malt as part of the annual Special Releases collection from Diageo, which owns Talisker. Talisker 30-Year-Old was bottled at 49.8% alcohol by volume [99.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of pepper and smoke. Only 2,610 bottles of Talisker 30-Year-Old are being made available worldwide - [Morris of Rutherglen Is Giving Away an All-Expense-Paid Whisky Tour](https://whiskycritic.com/morris-of-rutherglen-is-giving-away-an-all-expense-paid-whisky-tour) - With a legacy dating back to 1859, Morris of Rutherglen knows all about whisky and wine. They're giving you a chance to visit their renovated Rutherglen Cellar - [The Balvenie Fifty Collection DebutsFirst of Three Spirits](https://whiskycritic.com/the-balvenie-fifty-collection-debutsfirst-of-three-spirits) - Balvenie is set to launch the first of The Balvenie Fifty Collection, a trilogy of single cask expressions that will be released in three volumes over three - [Crown Royal Blackberry-flavored Canadian Whisky Is Wanted Dead or Alive](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-blackberry-flavored-canadian-whisky-is-wanted-dead-or-alive) - It was not until March that Crown Royal announced it would release a blackberry-flavored edition of its Canadian whisky. However, fans of the brand have been - [Roka - Chichibu Rolls Out Anniversary Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/roka-chichibu-rolls-out-anniversary-whisky) - For the 20th anniversary of Roka restaurant, Japanese distillery Chichibu has collaborated with Roka to create a whisky. The whisky mixes single malt from - [Scotch Whisky Scores Protected Status in Brazilian Whisky Market](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-scores-protected-status-in-brazilian-whisky-market) - According to the UK government, Scotch whisky has gained protected status in Brazil, worth £25 million over the next five years. A deal between DEFRA, - [Indri Whisky Wins Big in American Whisky Show ](https://whiskycritic.com/indri-whisky-wins-big-in-american-whisky-show) - A new award was bestowed upon Indri Single Malt Whisky after being awarded 'Whisky of the Year' by the USA Spirits Ratings. Organized by the Beverage Trade - [SirDavis - New Whisky from Moët Hennessy and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter](https://whiskycritic.com/sirdavis-new-whisky-from-moet-hennessy-and-beyonce-knowles-carter) - Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Moet Hennessy have teamed up to launch SirDavis, a new whisky. It reflects the shared vision of the two vanguards of culture - [Glenmorangie Debuts Wine Cask Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-debuts-wine-cask-collection) - Glenmorangie has released a trio of single malt whiskies finished in both French and Italian wine casks as part of their Pursuit of Passion Wine Cask Collection which features wine regions. The Glenmorangie Pursuit of Passion Wine Cask Collection features 29-year-old Glenmorangie Margaux Wine Cask Finish, aged in Bourbon casks, 28 year-old Corton-Charlemagne Wine Cask - [OurWhisky Foundation Is Education Partner of BCB](https://whiskycritic.com/ourwhisky-foundation-is-education-partner-of-bcb) - At this year's BCB Global Trade Show, ourwhisky was named the 'Spirit of Honour' for 2024, with an education area dedicated to the spirit.It features seminars - [Old Forester Has A Birthday Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/old-forester-has-a-birthday-bourbon) - Old Forester has released a Birthday Bourbon at their Old Forester distillery in Louisville, Kentucky and will be holding a national sweepstakes for the chance to purchase one of the bottles. Old Forester releases Birthday Bourbon every year on September 2 in honor of founder George Garvin Brown's birthday [though bottles will not be available - [Glenglassaugh Rolls Out 3 New Very Old Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/glenglassaugh-rolls-out-3-new-very-old-whiskies) - In the absence of seasoned Scotch whisky lovers, Glenglassaugh is probably unknown to you. But now is your chance to discover it, since the under-heralded - [Lumo and Holyrood Distillery Launch Special Travel Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/lumo-and-holyrood-distillery-launch-special-travel-whisky) - This week, Lumo announced a new partnership with Holyrood Distillery. The Edinburgh distillery will co-brand a single malt scotch whisky that will be served - [Glenmorangie Reveals 16 And 21-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-reveals-16-and-21-year-old) - Glenmorangie continues their release blitz with the release of two new whiskies - 21-year-old Aureum and 16-year-old Vindima - exclusively for their global travel retail venues. Glenmorangie Vindima - named after a grape harvest festival on the island of Madeira - is a 16-year-old whisky aged in bourbon casks and finished in Malmsey - the - [Lerwick Distillery Advances With 2 Malt Stills Installed](https://whiskycritic.com/lerwick-distillery-advances-with-2-malt-stills-installed) - Work on Shetland's first whisky distillery is well underway with two 4,000-litre malt stills installed. According to sources, Lerwick Distillery will open shop - [Glenmorangie Offers Signet Reserve](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-offers-signet-reserve) - Glenmorangie has released Signet Reserve single malt whisky, finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks as a successor to the original Signet, which was originally launched in 2008 and was inspired by ‘freshly brewed Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee’. Glenmorangie Signet Reserve was initially aged in a collection of ex-bourbon, sherry and virgin oak casks before being - [Arsenal and Chivas Regal Whisky Forge Partnership](https://whiskycritic.com/arsenal-and-chivas-regal-whisky-forge-partnership) - A new partnership between Arsenal and Chivas Regal has been announced. Chivas Regal will become the Gunners' first-ever official whisky partner - [The Singleton Offers Garden Of Abundance](https://whiskycritic.com/the-singleton-offers-garden-of-abundance) - The Singleton has released a veritable Garden of Abundance, four single malt whiskies - Radiant Spring Garden, Golden Autumn Orchard, Exotic Spice Grove and Deep Forest Riches, all distilled at Glendullan distillery in Scotland - as part of their global travel retail-exclusive collection. The Singleton Radiant Spring Garden, was matured in American white oak casks, - [Diageo Adds The Cocktail Collection: Crown Royal Black Cherry Whisky Sour](https://whiskycritic.com/diageo-adds-the-cocktail-collection-crown-royal-black-cherry-whisky-sour) - The distillery has added a new spirit to The Cocktail Collection to it fine ready-to-serve one of drinks. The Cocktail Collection Crown Royal Black Cherry - [120 Year Old Coopers Brewery Launches Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/120-year-old-coopers-brewery-launches-distillery) - Coopers Brewery, Australia's largest independent brewer, has opened a $70 million (US$46 million) whisky facility. It is the company's first expansion into - [Ardbeg Leads Whisky Tourism Destinations](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-leads-whisky-tourism-destinations) - A rating system is available for all operating distillery visitor centers in Scotland, which is based on 15 different metrics, including cost, Ardbeg - [Glengoyne Offers White Oak Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/glengoyne-offers-white-oak-whiskies) - Glengoyne Distillery has released a pair of whiskies - Glengoyne White Oak and Glengoyne White Oak 24-Year-Old - as part of their introductory White Oak range featuring whiskies matured in American first-fill bourbon and virgin oak casks. Glengoyne White Oak was matured in the aforementioned American first-fill bourbon and virgin oak casks, bottled at 47.8% - [Single Cask Adds 8 New Taste Master to Whisky Panel](https://whiskycritic.com/single-cask-adds-8-new-taste-master-to-whisky-panel) - With over 3000 casks stored in a warehouse in Glenrothes, The Single Cask has selected eight whisky experts to become their first-ever Taste Masters to help - [Mackmyra Swedish Whisky Taps Summerton Whisky Club as Distributor](https://whiskycritic.com/mackmyra-swedish-whisky-taps-summerton-whisky-club-as-distributor) - Mackmyra Swedish whisky will be distributed by Summerton Whiskey Club in the UK starting in January. It will release a new "core range" including Svensk Ek - [Atom Group - 3 Whisky Distillers Return Home](https://whiskycritic.com/atom-group-3-whisky-distillers-return-home) - Atom Group and its subsidiaries, Master of Malt, Atom Brands, and Maverick Drinks, were sold back to Atom Group's founder six years after the company was bought - [Tomatin Unveils Trio Of Whiskies In Sherry Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/tomatin-unveils-trio-of-whiskies-in-sherry-collection) - Highland distillery Tomatin has released a limited edition trio of single malt whiskies which they are calling The Sherry Collection, using sherry butts of Manzanilla, Palo Cortado, and Pedro Ximénez (PX) sourced from Jerez in Spain in the maturation process. Tomatin's Manzanilla Edition was finished for two years in Manzanilla butts, bottled at 46% alcohol - [Seven Hills Whisky Festival to Showcase Over 200 Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/seven-hills-whisky-festival-to-showcase-over-200-whiskies) - It's a fun day out if you're a whisky enthusiast. the first thing you do when entering a bar is examine the whisky menu, visit the Seven Hills Whisky festival - [Wolfie's Whisky - Rod Stewart's Spirit Turns 1 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/wolfies-whisky-rod-stewarts-spirit-turns-1-year-old) - Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sir Rod Stewart surprised fans last night with a surprise appearance at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, the swanky speakeasy - [Knob Creek Mixes It Up With Bourbon + Rye](https://whiskycritic.com/knob-creek-mixes-it-up-with-bourbon-rye) - Knob Creek has released a bourbon and rye combination which they have also bottled at a higher proof and calling Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Kentucky Blended Straight Whiskey. Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Kentucky Blended Straight Whiskey mixes 70% of their seven-year-old rye and 30% of their nine-year-old bourbon to produce a concoction which - [Amrut Distillery Crowned the "Best Distillery in the World" 2024](https://whiskycritic.com/amrut-distillery-crowned-the-best-distillery-in-the-world-2024) - Amrut Distillery was crowned the "Best Distillery in the World" - Asian Whisky at the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition. Amrut maintains its position - [3 Top Whiskies Now Available at Unbeatble Price](https://whiskycritic.com/3-top-whiskies-now-available-at-unbeatble-price) - Every whisky enthusiast has a sweet tooth, or more like a weasel's nose and growling palette searching for great deals. The 3 top whiskies online - [Old Forester Offers 117 Rum Finish Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/old-forester-offers-117-rum-finish-bourbon) - Old Forester has unveiled a limited release from their experimental 117 Series dubbed Old Forester 117 Series: Rum Finish, which was placed in casks that had previously held rum for a minimum of four years, lending it notes of rich tropical fruit and coconut. Old Forester 117 Series: Rum Finish was finished in the aforementioned - [Whisky in the Spotlight at the World Whisky Masters 2024](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-in-the-spotlight-at-the-world-whisky-masters-2024) - Last month the world whisky industry came under evaluation again. Every year, distillers from across the globe vie for top places in the World Whisky Masters - [The Macallan Pops Up In LA](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-pops-up-in-la) - The Macallan has collaborated with DFS Group and Los Angeles World Airports to produce a pop-up space that will run through November 2024 at Tom Bradley International Terminal in Los Angeles International Airport. The pop-up space is an ‘immersive and sensorial experience’ based on the collage art created by graphic designer David Carson for The - [Ki One - Korea Debuts First Single Malt Whiky in UK](https://whiskycritic.com/ki-one-korea-debuts-first-single-malt-whiky-in-uk) - Whisky enthusiasts across the UK will wet their palettes for the first in a Korean single malt whisky. Spearheaded by the Pernod Ricard-owned Ki One - [Glenmorangie Flies New 12-Year-Old Flag](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-flies-new-12-year-old-flag) - The popular Glenmorangie distillery has replaced its flagship 10-year-old single malt whisky - dubbed, The Original - with a 12-year-old single malt. The Glenmorangie Original 12 Years Old was bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to offer notes of honey, orange, peach and vanilla. The Glenmorangie Original 12 Years Old - [Signet Reserve - Glenmorangie Rolls Out New Epression](https://whiskycritic.com/signet-reserve-glenmorangie-rolls-out-new-epression) - Glenmorangie is celebrating the launch of its latest innovation, Signet Reserve, aged in Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks. The original Signet launched in 2008 - [Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Releases 2 New Macallan](https://whiskycritic.com/duncan-taylor-scotch-whisky-releases-2-new-macallan) - In a new report published on the Spirit Business, there is a novelty in the whisky industry. As announced, a new whisky series from Duncan Taylor hits the - [Jack Daniel's Rolls Out New Distillery Series #13](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-daniels-rolls-out-new-distillery-series-13) - As part of its ongoing line of experimental and innovative whiskeys, Jack Daniel Distillery has introduced Distillery Series Selection #13, a Tennessee - [Traitors Ford Whiaky Launched By 2 Distillers](https://whiskycritic.com/traitors-ford-whiaky-launched-by-2-distillers) - Two top English distillers have collaborated in the creation of a unique blended whisky. Dubbed Traitors Ford, the spirit was produced by Cotswolds Distillery - [Spirit Hound Distilley Releases 2 New Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/spirit-hound-distilley-releases-2-new-whiskies) - Whisky fans can celebrate the return of Colorado's bottled-in-bond spirits as Spirit Hound Distillers hit the road. The distillery announced the release of - [Gardens of Abundance - The Singleton New Collection Boast 4 Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/gardens-of-abundance-the-singletons-new-collection-boast-4-whiskies) - The Singleton announces its new travel retail exclusive collection of single malts, called "Gardens of Abundance." Included in this collection are four distinct - [Sangam World Malt Whisky - Rampur's Award Winning Spirit](https://whiskycritic.com/sangam-world-malt-whisky-rampurs-award-winning-spirit) - Blending the vibrant fruity-floral notes of the east with the sweet-smoky character of the west, Rampur Distillery’s award-winning Sangam World Malt Whisky - [The Sherry Collection - Tomatin Expands Sherry Cask Culture](https://whiskycritic.com/the-sherry-collection-tomatin-expands-sherry-cask-culture) - A popular Sherry cask culture has been shaping a new trend in the single malt whisky industry jolting brands to wake up. Although Tomatin has historically used - [2 Gifts - Uncle Nearest Celebrates 7th Annivesary](https://whiskycritic.com/2-gifts-uncle-nearest-celebrates-7th-annivesary) - After launching Fawn Weaver's New York Times best-seller "Love & Whiskey," Uncle Nearest has unveiled the first in a series of exclusive bottlings containing - [Bar Leone Named Best Bar in Asia](https://whiskycritic.com/bar-leone-named-best-bar-in-asia) - Asia has received a new list of its top bars and lounges across the continent and islands. Perrier announced the 50 Best Bars in Asia 2024 led by Bar Leone - [3 Whiskies - Kanosuke Distillery Enters US Market With Three Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/3-whiskies-kanosuke-distillery-enters-us-market-with-three-whiskies) - Three Japanese whiskies are coming! Popular Japan’s Kanosuke Distillery enters the US drinks market with three of its most desired spirits. The distillery is - [OLAF Dismantles Whisky and Vodka Smuggling Scheme](https://whiskycritic.com/olaf-dismantles-whisky-and-vodka-smuggling-scheme) - A smuggling scheme involving premium vodka and whisky from across continents has been dismantled by investigators from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). - [Seagram's Touts 7 Crown Whiskey With Trip Back To The 7 & 7 Days](https://whiskycritic.com/seagrams-touts-7-crown-whiskey-with-trip-back-to-the-7-7-days) - For their newest promotional campaign touting 7 Crown Whiskey, Seagram's is returning to the classic 7&7 days of the ‘70s, when Seagram’s 7 Crown and 7UP cocktail over ice was the chosen drink of many a cocktail bar patron during that decade. New 1970s-themed promotional spots for 7 Crown Whiskey will appear or have already - [NC'nean Distillery Forged Partnership with SipWell Brands](https://whiskycritic.com/sipwell-brands-forged-partnership-with-ncnean-distillery) - A new partnership has been announced between SipWell Brands and organic distillery Nc'nean. The distributor will place their single malt whiskies and botanical - [House of Suntory and Harrods Reveals 175th Anniversary Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/house-of-suntory-and-harrods-reveals-175th-anniversary-whisky) - A recent report on the Whiskey Wash outlines a new collaboration between House of Suntory and Harrods. The partnership will release a limited edition Hibiki - [Duncan Taylor Rolls Out 2 New Single Malt Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/duncan-taylor-rolls-out-2-new-single-malt-whiskies) - When the Lochside Distillery was demolished in 2005, a part of its heritage remained in spirits being released. Duncan Taylor Two new whiskies have joined the - [Loch Lomond Releases Oldest Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/loch-lomond-releases-oldest-single-malt-whisky) - During the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024, Loch Lomond won 21 awards in 2018. Following the accolades, it recently packaged its oldest spirit, - [Ardbeg Anthology Rolls Out New Rare and Strange Spirit](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-anthology-rolls-out-new-rare-and-strange-spirit) - Single malt whisky distillery Ardbeg Islay announced the release of its second Anthology Collection. Dubbed the Ardbeg Anthology: The Unicorn's Tale, the - [Gods of Fortune - Chichibu Releases New Spirit in 7even Series](https://whiskycritic.com/chichibu-releases-new-spirit-in-7even-gods-of-fortune-series) - Seven editions of Chichibu single cask whisky were released from 2022 to 2025 as part of the 7even Gods of Fortune series. Originally released in 2022, - [Ardbeg Grabs The Unicorn's Tale And Releases It](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-grabs-the-unicorns-tale-and-releases-it) - Islay distillery Ardbeg has released The Unicorn’s Tale as the second entry in their Anthology Collection - a collection of ‘rare and strange single malts’ with each creation named after a mythological creature. Ardbeg The Unicorn’s Tale was matured in Malmsey Madeira wine and bourbon casks for 14 years, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume - [Tomatin Brings Out The Antiquary](https://whiskycritic.com/tomatin-brings-out-the-antiquary) - Highland distillery Tomatin has released a trio of blended Scotch whiskies under their Antiquary label, which was purchased by Tomatin in 1996. The whiskies consist of The Antiquary 15 Year Old, The Antiquary 21 Year Old and The Antiquary 30 Year Old - all made using a blend of Highland and Speyside malts with Lowland - [Beerfest Asia 2034 - Returns with New and Favorite Tastes](https://whiskycritic.com/beerfest-asia-2034-returns-with-new-and-favorite-tastes) - This year's Beerfest Asia, Asia's largest beer festival, will be held at Kallang Outdoor Arena from July 11-14, 2024. More than 600 brews will be available - [Glenfiddich Unveils the 2024 Archive Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/glenfiddich-unveils-the-2024-archive-collection) - In its second annual release, Glenfiddich's Archive Collection showcases ten of its distillery's rarest whiskies from over the past half-century. These spirits - [Williams Racing and Coachbuilt Whisky Toast Partnership](https://whiskycritic.com/williams-racing-and-coachbuilt-whisky-toast-partnership) - Williams Racing and Coachbuilt Whisky announce the release of their co-branded, limited-edition whiskey series. To open the collection, it released an 18-Year- - [Berry Bros Whisky Toasts New Sense of Place Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/berry-bros-whisky-toasts-new-sense-of-place-collection) - Each landscape emits a unique flavor and Berry Bros and Rudd distillery is captivating this essence in its whisky. The distillery has trumped a collection of ex - [Scotch Whisky Braces for Russian Tax Tariffs Increase](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-braces-for-russian-tax-tariffs-increase) - The Ukraine special operation by Russia is about to extend its warfare to the Scotch whisky industry among other countries. Whisky exports from the UK and othe - [Brora Distillery Celebrated Third Year with 44 Year Old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/brora-distillery-celebrated-third-year-with-44-year-old-whisky) - Another member of the Diageo distilleries is celebrating its anniversary. Brora Distillery turns three and is unveiling a new 44-year-old exclusive whisky - [Dallas Dhu Distillery Rises from Artifact to Whisky Production](https://whiskycritic.com/dallas-dhu-distillery-rises-from-artifact-to-whisky-production) - The last of two distilleries closed in 1983, is set to restart production. The Dallas Dhu distillery in Scotland’s Speyside region will begin operation after 40 - [Glenmorangie Collabs With Makoto For Limited Edition Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-collabs-with-makoto-for-limited-edition-single-malt) - Glenmorangie has collaborated with acclaimed Japanese conceptual artist Azuma Makoto to create a limited edition single malt - Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old - inspired by the Japanese concept of ‘shinra bansho’, which represents all of nature – ‘the ground, the sky and everything in between’. The Glenmorangie Azuma Makoto - [Casey Alexander - Whisky Investment Scammer Sentenced](https://whiskycritic.com/casey-alexander-whisky-investment-scammer-sentenced) - According to a new report on the Spirit Business, a British citizen has been found guilty of defrauding elderly Americans. Casey Alexander pleaded guilty to - [Glen Grant Opens Glass House Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-grant-opens-glass-house-collection) - The Glen Grant has released a trio of single malt whiskies aged 21 to 30 years as part of their series called The Glass House Collection. The Glen Grant 25 and 30-year-old single malts are new additions to the distillery’s whisky production. The collection honors the distillery’s 180 years of whisky making and was inspired - [Bushmills Distillery Tour Ranked as One of the Best Whisky Tours in the World](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-distillery-tour-ranked-as-one-of-the-best-whisky-tours-in-the-world) - A new whisky tour ranking made by The Whisky Masters has placed Bushmills Distillery among the world's top ten best tour destinations. The company makes an - [White Peak Releases New Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/white-peak-releases-new-single-malt-whisky) - White Peak, Derbyshire's first single malt distillery, has created a new expression fully matured in ex-Bourbon barrels. Despite the whisky's lack of an age - [Michter's Distillery Launches Legacy Series for July 4](https://whiskycritic.com/michters-distillery-launches-legacy-series-for-july-4) - To celebrate America's 248th birthday, Michter's Distillery is releasing its Legacy Series this July. Comprised of Shenk's Homestead Kentucky Straight Bourbon - [J P Wiser's Rolls Out New Whisky Series](https://whiskycritic.com/j-p-wisers-rolls-out-new-whisky-series) - A renowned Canadian whisky brand, J P Wiser’s, has released a new series called The Decades Series. The collection features one of the oldest expressions yet - [Bacardi’s Macleod Wins IWC Master Blender of the Year Award](https://whiskycritic.com/bacardis-macleod-wins-iwc-master-blender-of-the-year-award) - The International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 has named Stephanie Macleod, Bacardi Director of Blending, Master Blender of the Year. The feat has added to her - [Fore! Johnnie Walker Tees It Up With Devereaux For Golf Collab](https://whiskycritic.com/fore-johnnie-walker-tees-it-up-with-devereaux-for-golf-collab) - Diageo-owned blended Scotch whiskymaker Johnnie Walker has launched The Johnnie Walker Clubhouse - a collaboration with golf apparel brand Devereaux Golf - that intends to focus on the Gen Z/millennial younger modern golfer [as opposed to the old-school country-club type]. The new Johnnie Walker/Devereaux Golf collab will be manifested in three new capsule golf collections, - [Russell's Reserve Rolls Out 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/russells-reserve-rolls-out-15-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon) - The bourbon producer Russell's Reserve has introduced its new 15-Year-Old 2024 Limited Release. The spirit follows the previous Russell's Reserve 13-Year-Old - [Royal Salute Given To Travel Retail Venues](https://whiskycritic.com/royal-salute-given-to-travel-retail-venues) - Pernod Ricard/Chivas Brothers-owned Royal Salute has made their Small Batch Collection available - albeit, exclusively for travel retail venues. Royal Salute Small Batch Collection is a a selection of rare cask-finished whiskies, comprising of eight whiskies aged between 25 and 29 years old, crafted using casks including rye, French limousin oak and Pedro Ximénez sherry. All - [Japan Int'l Food Expo 2024 Featured Yellow Rice Wine](https://whiskycritic.com/japan-intl-food-expo-2024-featured-yellow-rice-wine) - From June 19-21, twelve producers and distributors of yellow wine showcased at the Japan Int'l Food Expo (JFEX) in Tokyo. The expo featured a special zone - [Kavalan Launches New Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-launches-new-port-cask-finish-single-malt-whisky) - Kavalan, Taiwan's premier whisky distiller, is launching its top-3-selling Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky exclusively for export.Featuring - [Angel's Envy Has Unfinished Business](https://whiskycritic.com/angels-envy-has-unfinished-business) - Bacardi-owned Angel's Envy has some unfinished business - specifically, their newest release, a six-year-old cask strength Bottled-in-Bond bourbon that will be available exclusively at the Angel’s Envy distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bottled-in-Bond Act is bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] - but only after some barrels were filled at - [Metabev Partners With Nikka Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/metabev-partners-with-nikka-whisky) - The Hong Kong-based importer and distributor Metabevpartners with Nikka Whisky, adding its products to its portfolio. Masataka Taketsuru founded Nikka Whisky - [Bruichladdich Distillery Rolls Out New Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-distillery-rolls-out-new-whisky) - Bruichladdich Distillery rolls out two new global travel retail exclusive single malt whiskies. The spirits are labeled The Bruichladdich Twenty One - [2024 Global Whisky Challenge Winners](https://whiskycritic.com/2024-global-whisky-challenge-winners) - Whisky Mogul Media has announced the winners of the 2024 Global Whisky Challenge. A seasoned panel of professional judges blinded tasted and evaluated all w - [The Macallan Opens Hong Kong House to Tourists](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-opens-hong-kong-house-to-tourists) - By opening its world-first flagship store earlier this month in Hong Kong, The Macallan hopes to bring a story to life, connect us with an idea, and establish a - [New George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond Hits the Shelves](https://whiskycritic.com/new-george-dickel-bottled-in-bond-hits-the-shelves) - Launched in the 1960s, George Dickel has transformed into that other name in Tennessee whisky. Today, the second largest distillery in the state consistently ro - [D'yavol Scotch Whisky Strikes Gold](https://whiskycritic.com/dyavol-scotch-whisky-strikes-gold) - n recent years, Indian single malt scotch whisky products have garnered global recognition for their exceptional tastes and quality. This year, D'yavol Scotch - [Benbecula Distillery Rolls into Whisky Production](https://whiskycritic.com/benbecula-distillery-rolls-into-whisky-production) - The Benbecula Distillery has finally launched its whisky production following a substantive investment. A MacMillan, the distillery's owner, stumbled upon the - [Glen Grant Rolls Out Last Collect Under Malcolm](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-grant-rolls-out-last-collect-under-malcolm) - The range includes the distillery's oldest aged expressions, including the Glen Grant 21, 25, and 30-year-old single malts. The 25 and 30-year-old single malts - [Whyte & Mackay Distilleries Face Worker Strike](https://whiskycritic.com/whyte-mackay-distilleries-face-worker-strike) - Workers at Whyte & Mackay distilleries in the Highlands and Moray are planning a series of strikes over pay. The GMB union is planning to strike at the - [Rosebank Distillery Re-opens After Years of Closure](https://whiskycritic.com/rosebank-distillery-re-opens-after-years-of-closure) - After more than 30 years of closure, the Rosebank Distillery and Visitor Center is once again in operation. Ian Macleod Distillers has restored the distillery - [The Macallan Auctions Another "Extraordinarily Rare" Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-auctions-another-extraordinarily-rare-whisky) - There is a chance to win a decanter of whisky that has been aged for more than 70 years. Another spirit will face the hammer as The Macallan continues to set - [Stock Spirits Partners With Argyl Estates to Build New Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/stock-spirits-partners-with-argyl-estates-to-build-new-distillery) - It seems like there will be new whisky expressions from Clan Campbell in the European market. Recently, Stock Spirits and Argyll Estates submitted - [Nikka Whisky Distillery to Expand Whisky Production](https://whiskycritic.com/nikka-whisky-distillery-to-expand-whisky-production) - To mark Nikka Whisky Distilling Co.'s 90th anniversary, Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. will launch The Nikka Nine Decades premium whisky. The spirit i - [Annual Whisky Event Sets New Records](https://whiskycritic.com/annual-whisky-event-sets-new-records) - A record number of whisky enthusiasts attended the annual Whisky Event at the Grosvenor Hotel, Mayfair, on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The event showcased 60 - [Bushmills Debuts 23-Year-Old Madeira Finish](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-debuts-23-year-old-madeira-finish) - Bushmills has released a 23-year-old Irish whiskey matured in Madeira wine casks, with one catch - it is intended to be exclusively for travel retail venues. Bushmills 23 Year Old Madeira Cask was matured in Madeira oak casks for 23 years, bottled at 53.8% alcohol by volume [107.6 proof] and is said to offer notes - [Annual Scotch Whisky Blind Tasting Results](https://whiskycritic.com/annual-scotch-whisky-blind-tasting-results) - This is the season of Scotch whisky festivals. The Spirit of Speyside whisky festival is held in April, followed by the Campbeltown Malts Festival in May - [Special Dalmore Whisky Garners £93,750 at Sotheby's](https://whiskycritic.com/special-dalmore-whisky-garners-93750-at-sothebys) - Sotheby's has sold a 49-year-old single malt whisky from The Dalmore housed in an 80kg glass sculpture designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for £93,750. Even - [Glenmorangie Rolls Out Fourth Whisky in Cadboll Estate Series](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-rolls-out-fourth-whisky-in-cadboll-estate-series) - After a major renovation of its visitors center last month, Glenmorangie announced the release of the fourth batch in its Cadboll Estate series. The whisky - [Woodford Reserve Gets Toasty With Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/woodford-reserve-gets-toasty-with-bourbon) - Woodford Reserve gets toasty with Woodford Reserve Toasted Bourbon - a bourbon aged in heavily toasted barrels as a result of a distillery mix-up - as part of Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series. In 2017, double oaked barrels were accidentally delivered to the distillery and filled with new-make bourbon, which received a heavy toast and a - [Woodford Reserve Gets Toasty With Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/woodford-reserve-gets-toasty-with-bourbon) - Woodford Reserve gets toasty with Woodford Reserve Toasted Bourbon - a bourbon aged in heavily toasted barrels as a result of a distillery mix-up - as part of Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series. In 2017, double oaked barrels were accidentally delivered to the distillery and filled with new-make bourbon, which received a heavy toast and a - [Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Rolls Out New Journey of the Octave](https://whiskycritic.com/duncan-taylor-scotch-whisky-rolls-out-new-journey-of-the-octave) - Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has released three single malt sets as part of its new Journey of the Octave range. The company has been experimenting with octave - [Indri Whisky Expands to UK Spirits Market](https://whiskycritic.com/indri-whisky-expands-to-uk-spirits-market) - As India's largest independent malt spirits producer, Piccadily launched Indri Whisky in the domestic market in 2021. It was brought to the international market - [Halewood Artisanal Spirits Rolls Out New Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/halewood-artisanal-spirits-rolls-out-new-whisky) - A new whisky from Halewood Artisanal Spirits has been released, aged exclusively in four ex-Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry casks. The whisky was aged in small - [Redbreast Wakes Up From Dream With 38-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/redbreast-wakes-up-from-dream-with-38-year-old) - Redbreast has awakened from their last Dream with the release of a 38-year-old Irish whiskey - the seventh and final bottling in their Dream Cask Collection. The Redbreast Dream Cask Zenith Edition was distilled in 1985 [a good year], matured for 27 years in American oak ex-bourbon casks, then moved to first-fill Oloroso sherry casks - [Ian Macleod Distillers Partners with The Islay Boys](https://whiskycritic.com/ian-macleod-distillers-partners-with-the-islay-boys) - The Ian Macleod Distillery has announced an update on the progress of the Laggan Bay on Islay distillery. Ian Macleod Distillers and The Islay Boys own and - [Templeton Reveals Midnight Rye](https://whiskycritic.com/templeton-reveals-midnight-rye) - Templeton Distillery has released Midnight Rye - an American rye blended with Port. Templeton Midnight Rye features a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, is matured in virgin American oak barrels, blended with Port wine, bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof] and is said to offer notes of cinnamon, clove, - [Archie Rose Distilling Launches Single Cask Whisky Series](https://whiskycritic.com/archie-rose-distilling-launches-single-cask-whisky-series) - o commemorate the distillery's 10th anniversary, Archie Rose Distilling Co. has launched its Single Cask Whisky Series. The new line of spirits will showcase - [Lochlea Distillery Readies The Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 2](https://whiskycritic.com/lochlea-distillery-readies-the-lochlea-cask-strength-batch-2) - A new cask strength whisky from Lochlea Distillery will be released soon. It will be available to those who want a 'bolder' taste of the single malt - [Tomatin Distillery Launches New 12 Year Old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/tomatin-distillery-launches-new-12-year-old-whisky) - Tomatin distillery has introduced a new sherried single malt Scotch whisky to its core range. The Our 12 Year Old Sherry Cask, bottled at 40% ABV - [New Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured Hits the Market](https://whiskycritic.com/new-kilchoman-sauternes-cask-matured-hits-the-market) - Kilchoman has released a new expression, the Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024. This marks the third iteration of the brand using this type of cask. - [Glen Moray Adds Two New Spirits to its Warehouse Portfolio](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-moray-adds-two-new-spirits-to-its-warehouse-portfolio) - Two new whiskies have been launched by Glen Moray Distillery in Speyside as part of its Warehouse 1 Collection. The distillery has introduced two limited - [Broken Bones Distillery Sells Over 80% of Stock](https://whiskycritic.com/broken-bones-distillery-sells-over-80-of-stock) - The whisky industry is often a place for incredible news as is the current information from a Slovenian whisky distillery. According to a new report from the - [The Glenlivet Produces Caskmakers Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-produces-caskmakers-whisky) - Chivas Brothers-owned The Glenlivet has released Caskmakers - a whisky aged in reconstructed casks - primarily for worldwide travel retail venues. The Glenlivet Caskmakers is a single malt whisky aged in reconstructed casks made of ex-Spanish Sherry and charred European oak barrels, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to offer - [Bushmills Distillery Debuts New Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-distillery-debuts-new-single-malt-whisky) - Bushmills Distillery has launched a new 15-year-old single malt whisky with distribution limited to the UK. The company that Proximo Spirits owns, is renowned - [Teeling Whiskey Rolls Out 40 Years Old Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/teeling-whiskey-rolls-out-40-years-old-single-malt) - As the oldest and rarest edition from Teeling to date, this Irish whiskey is one of the world's most exclusive releases. Previous releases have included the 33 - [Hensol Castle Distillery Forges New Whisky Partnership](https://whiskycritic.com/hensol-castle-distillery-forges-new-whisky-partnership) - The Newport-based brewery Tiny Rebel has announced a collaboration with Hensol Castle Distillery. The partnership will create a Welsh whisky using a malted - [Ardnahoe Launches Inaugural Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/ardnahoe-launches-inaugural-whisky) - Islay distillery Ardnahoe has launched their inaugural whisky - a limited edition five-year-old single malt named, not surprisingly, Ardnahoe Inaugural Release. Ardnahoe Inaugural Release was matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to offer notes of custard, ginger, lemon and peat. - [Scapegrace Distillery to Launch 2 New Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/scapegrace-distillery-to-launch-2-new-whiskies) - New Zealand's largest independent spirits company, Scapegrace Distilling, will introduce two new single malt whisky expressions on World Whisky Day. Dubbed - [Jackson Family Wines Enters the Whisky Industry](https://whiskycritic.com/jackson-family-wines-enters-the-whisky-industry) - Jackson Family Wines has launched its inaugural whiskey as a follow-up to the company's horse racing forage. With the rollout of Stonestreet Kentucky Straigh - [The Dalmore Luminary - The Rare Goes Under the Sotheby's Hammer](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-luminary-the-rare-goes-under-the-sothebys-hammer) - Recently, The Dalmore unveiled The Dalmore Luminary No. 2 in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects' director Melodie Leung. The Luminary Series - [SWA Travels to the US as 25% Whisky Tariff Looms](https://whiskycritic.com/swa-travels-to-the-us-as-25-whisky-tariff-looms) - 2026 could become one of the worst years for Scotch whisky and UK distilleries. The industry could once again become the subject of a trade war between the US - [Basil Hayden Unveils Suave Subtle Smoke](https://whiskycritic.com/basil-hayden-unveils-suave-subtle-smoke) - Basil Hayden Bourbon has released Subtle Smoke - actually, re-released, as it was originally released in 2022 with the intention of being a one-time limited release. Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke, as part of the two-part maturing process, spent six months smoldering in secondary barrels that were toasted, slightly charred and infused with hickory smoke, then - [Red Banks Whisky Goes International](https://whiskycritic.com/red-banks-whisky-goes-international) - In 2022, Red Bank debuted on Canada's Atlantic Coast with Gary Briggs, Shawn Hiscott, and Rob Steele. The brand launched last year and has gained traction - [Shinju Spirits Secures Investment from Pronghorn](https://whiskycritic.com/shinju-spirits-secures-investment-from-pronghorn) - Earlier this week, Shinju Spirits announced that Pronghorn Investment Management had invested in Shinju Japanese Whisky. This partnership has become - [Skrewball Distillery Tells Client to "Skrew the Unusual"](https://whiskycritic.com/skrewball-distillery-tells-client-to-skrew-the-unusual) - Introducing Skrewball Whiskey's new campaign: "Skrew the Usual." As the world's first super premium peanut butter flavored American whiskey, Skrewball - [Aberfeldy Reveals Malbec-Finished 21 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/aberfeldy-reveals-malbec-finished-21-year-old) - Highland distillery Aberfeldy has revealed a 21-year-old single malt whisky finished in Malbec wine casks from Argentinian winery Finca Ambrosia. Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish was initially matured in a combination of sherry hogsheads and refill bourbon barrels before being finished for eight months in Finca Ambrosia Malbec casks, bottled at 46% alcohol - [Arbbeg Distillery Commemorates Y2K Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/arbbeg-distillery-commemorates-y2k-whisky) - This whisky, dubbed Ardbeg Vintage Y2K, was made with some of the first spirits produced when Ardbeg began to produce again in 1999-2000. The Glenmorangie - [Midleton Takes The Fifth](https://whiskycritic.com/midleton-takes-the-fifth) - Midleton Very Rare takes the fifth - the fifth Irish whiskey in the Silent Distillery Collection, that is - Chapter Five of the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection is a 49-year-old Irish whiskey that was originally distilled in 1973, two years before the Old Midleton Distillery ceased operations. The single pot still Irish whiskey - [Rupert's Exceptional Whisky brand Nabs Platinum Award](https://whiskycritic.com/ruperts-exceptional-whisky-brand-nabs-platinum-award) - According to a press release published this Tuesday, Eau Claire Distillery received a platinum medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. - [Lagavulin Distillery Launches New Offerman Edition Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/lagavulin-distillery-launches-new-offerman-edition-whisky) - There's always a glass of whisky on hand when Nick Offerman mentions whisky. Since 2014, the Parks and Recreation star has collaborated with Lagavulin - his favorite scotch. The distillery launched the new Offerman edition today. Almost 25 years ago, Offerman had his first experience with scotch at the Chicago Film Festival. At the time, - [Scotch Whisky Poised to Grow 9% by 2028](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-poised-to-grow-9-by-2028) - According to recent news, Scotch whisky sales are expected to reach $15 billion by 2028. This is good news for the 150 distilleries across Scotland - [Virginia Distillery Rolls Out New ''House-Brand" Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/virginia-distillery-rolls-out-new-house-brand-edition) - As a pioneer in the American single malt category, Virginia Distillery Company has announced a new line of whiskies it says will be its new "house-brand" - [DigiCask Debuts on Real World Asset Blockchain With Whisky Casks](https://whiskycritic.com/digicask-debuts-on-real-world-asset-blockchain-with-whisky-casks) - With 0.0092% of the $6.08 billion Real World Asset total value held by Solana, DIGICASK is poised to revolutionize the market with whisky casks - [Ardnahoe Releases Inaugural 5 Year Old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/ardnahoe-releases-inaugural-whisky) - This year, 2024, Ardnahoe's first-ever single malt whisky will be released for sale for the first time to the public. The distillery was built in 2018 - [Bushmills Goes To Malaga](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-goes-to-malaga) - Bushmills has released Bushmills 14 Year Old - a 14-year-old single malt Irish whiskey finished in Malaga wine casks. Bushmills 14 Year Old was matured in both first and second-fill bourbon barrels for 14 years, finished for up to 12 months in Malaga casks, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said - [WhisltePig Rolls Out 25 Year-old Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/whisltepig-rolls-out-25-year-old-single-malt-whisky) - In WhistlePig's collection of super-aged North American Single Malt, the Badönkdonk is the crown jewel - a Canada-produced North American single malt that - [Single Grain Estate Whisky Strikes Gold in San Francisco](https://whiskycritic.com/single-grain-estate-whisky-strikes-gold-in-san-francisco) - According to a recent report on April Pad a Bristol whisky distillery has won a gold medal at the world's largest spirits competition. Single Grain Estate - [Glenmorangie Triples Down On Cask Reserve](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-triples-down-on-cask-reserve) - Highland distillery Glenmorangie is tripling down on casks as they have released a single malt called Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve that has been matured in three different casks: bourbon, new charred oak and rye. Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve was bottled at 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof) and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, - [Last Drop Distillers Rolls Out 3 Unique Spirits in 2024 Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/last-drop-distillers-rolls-out-3-unique-spirits-in-2024-edition) - Age, flavor, whisky - these are common words in any celebration chatter and this year has received a new impulse for whisky libraries. Last Drop Distiller - [The Whisky Exchange Set to Host Two New Spirit Shows](https://whiskycritic.com/the-whisky-exchange-set-to-host-two-new-spirit-shows) - The Whisky Exchange will host two new spirit expos next year. The first show will debut on April 11-12, 2025, (Welcome to Whisky show), and a Tequila and Mezcal - [Label 5 Rolls Out Grain Whisky Ahead of Yardworks Festival](https://whiskycritic.com/label-5-rolls-out-grain-whisky-ahead-of-yardworks-festival) - As part of its expansion into the UK market, Label 5 blended Scotch whisky is launching its first single grain whisky. The spirit is produced at its grain - [Lerwick Distillery Set to Become Shetland's First Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/lerwick-distillery-set-to-become-shetlands-first-distillery) - After consulting with Business Gateway, the owners of Shetland's first ever whisky distillery are due to open late in the year. The opening date for Lerwick - [Kamiki Shuzou Distillery Rolls Out First Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/kamiki-shuzou-distillery-rolls-out-first-single-malt-whisky) - The Kamiki Shuzou Distillery has released its first Japanese single malt whisky. The 47% ABV whiskey was aged in oak barrels for three years and then finished - [The Cabrach Rolls Out Launch Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-cabrach-rolls-out-launch-whisky) - An upcoming Speyside distillery, The Cabrach, has released its first Scotch whisky and invites consumers to join its collective. It will be located in Cabrach - [Crown Royal - 50 Whiskies in a Single Bottle](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-50-whiskies-in-a-single-bottle) - Crown Royal is a blend of 50 Canadian whiskies. The unique spirit is distilled at the Gimli distillery, located in Gimli, Manitoba. Its site stretches over 360 - [Another Indian Whisky Named Best Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/another-indian-whisky-named-best-single-malt) - During the 2024 London Spirits Competition, Godawan Century, an Indian single malt whiskey, won the top prize in the single malt whiskey category. The spirit - [Aberfeldy Partners With Finca Ambrosia for Wine Cask Selection](https://whiskycritic.com/aberfeldy-partners-with-finca-ambrosia-for-wine-cask-selection) - Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, has partnered with Aberfeldy for the new edition of its Wine Cask Collection. Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish is it - [Sir Rod Stewart Shares Wolfie's Whisky Ahead of German Tour](https://whiskycritic.com/sir-rod-stewart-shares-wolfies-whisky-ahead-of-german-tour) - Sir Rod Stewart's Wolfie's Whisky teamed up with Gebr. Heinemann to bring a rock ‘n’ roll-themed animation to Hamburg Airport. It is the brand's first global - [Ardbeg Distillery Celebrates Ardeg Day With New Whisky Launch](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-distillery-celebrates-ardeg-day-with-new-whisky-launch) - Ardbeg Distillery is releasing a whisky aged in Port wine barrels in celebration of Ardbeg Day on June 1. Named Ardbeg Spectacular, the whisky is aged with Port - [Whisky and Racing Unites for Long-Term Collaborations](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-and-racing-unites-for-long-term-collaborations) - Coachbuilt Whisky, founded by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, and current Formula 1 team Williams Racing, have announced a new licensing agreement. - [Jamie Foxx Brings BSB Back As Brown Sugar Blend](https://whiskycritic.com/jamie-foxx-brings-bsb-back-as-brown-sugar-blend) - Actor and musician Jamie Foxx purchased what was then Brown Sugar Bourbon from Washington State-based Heritage Distilling in 2021 and has revamped the recipe and packaging for the bourbon, which is now called Brown Sugar Blend (BSB). Foxx now owns the brand as part of a collaboration with Texas-based spirits incubator Wes Brands. BSB was - [Templeton Gets Fortitude](https://whiskycritic.com/templeton-gets-fortitude) - Iowa-based Templeton Distillery has released a bourbon called Fortitude - their first non-rye whiskey product since opening six years ago in the town of Templeton, Iowa. Templeton Fortitude is produced with a mash bill of 55% corn, 40% rye and 5% malted barley, matured in first-fill American oak barrels, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume - [Indri Whisky Marks Incrredible Milestone](https://whiskycritic.com/indri-whisky-marks-incrredible-milestone) - Despite launching just two years ago, Indi, an Indian single malt whisky, has already sold 100,000 cases. The milestone makes it the world's fastest-growing - [Glenmorangie Unveils 25-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-unveils-25-year-old) - Glenmorangie has released a 25-year-old Scotch whisky single malt - Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish - but will only be available in the UK...for now. Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish was finished in Pommard casks in 2008, bottled at 51.8% [103.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of apples, cherries, ginger, lemons and plums. Only 1,000 - [Beam Suntory Produces Green Energy Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/beam-suntory-produces-green-energy-whisky) - A pilot distillery in Japan is producing whiskey using 100% hydrogen as the fuel source for direct-fired distillation. The UK Government-funded WhiskHy project - [Michter's 10-Year-Old Gets Delayed Release](https://whiskycritic.com/michters-10-year-old-gets-delayed-release) - Michter's distillery is releasing the 2024 batch of their vaunted 10-year-old bourbon after initially withholding its release in 2022 due to low supply and has now released it two years in a row. Michter's Distillery initially withheld release of the 2022 batch as the distillery managed the low supply stock and released the 10-year-old rye - [In Welsh Wind Rolls Out First Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/in-welsh-wind-rolls-out-first-whisky) - In the Welsh Wind's inaugural single malt whisky release is a tribute to Welsh craftsmanship and heritage with an infusion of 'In the Welsh Wind'. - [Redbreast Reveals Cuatro Barriles Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/redbreast-reveals-cuatro-barriles-edition) - Irish whiskey distiller Midleton and Redbreast has released single pot still blend Cuatro Barriles Edition - the latest addition to their Iberian Series. Redbreast Cuatro Barriles Edition is an Irish whiskey blended from four cask types – ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry butts, Portuguese tawny Port hogsheads, and European virgin oak - bottled at 46% alcohol by - [Glenmorangie Whisky Launches Triple Cask Reserve](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-whisky-launches-triple-cask-reserve) - A new Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve (40% ABV) has been launched to complement the brand's core range. Bourbon casks add ‘fruity smoothness’ to the whisky - [The Dalmore Reveals The Collectible And The Rare](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-reveals-the-collectible-and-the-rare) - The Dalmore has collaborated with Scottish design museum V&A Dundee and released a pair of whiskies - The Collectible and The Rare - for their Luminary Series. The Dalmore The Rare is a 49-year-old Highland single malt and it lives up to its name as only three were created for the whisky matured in ex-bourbon - [Wildmoor - New Whisky Brand Launches With Special Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/wildmoor-new-whisky-brand-launches-with-special-collection) - As a new brand of blend Scotch whiskies, Wildmoor represents a range of whiskies aged between 21 and 40 years, honoring the country's wild elements. - [Dunfermline Whisky - New Whisky Promoting Group](https://whiskycritic.com/dunfermline-whisky-new-whisky-promoting-group) - A brand new whisky group called Dunfermline Whisky was created by four whisky enthusiasts: Jason Julien, George Brailey, Brendan Innes, and Adam Stanley. The four men met through their whisky journeys, and now they are sharing their knowledge of the drink at tasting events in the city. The group's expertise is impressive. Brailey's grandfather was - [Dunfermline Whisky - New Whisky Promoting Group](https://whiskycritic.com/dunfermline-whisky-new-whisky-promoting-group) - A brand new whisky group called Dunfermline Whisky was created by four whisky enthusiasts: Jason Julien, George Brailey, Brendan Innes, and Adam Stanley. The four men met through their whisky journeys, and now they are sharing their knowledge of the drink at tasting events in the city. The group's expertise is impressive. Brailey's grandfather was - [Bankhall Whisky Rolls Out Cigar Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/bankhall-whisky-rolls-out-cigar-malt) - Bankhall Distillery was established in 2019. Having released Bankhall Rye Rebellion and Sweet Mash, Bankhall Distillery has now released its first single malt - [MacLean Foundation Launches First Charity Whisky for Clean Water](https://whiskycritic.com/maclean-foundation-launches-first-charity-whisky-for-clean-water) - With the launch of its first charity whisky, the MacLean Foundation has raised funds for communities who do not have access to clean water. The foundatio - [Woodford Reserve Doubles Down With Triple Finish And Batch Proof](https://whiskycritic.com/woodford-reserve-doubles-down-with-triple-finish-and-batch-proof) - Brown-Forman-owned Woodford Reserve has released a pair of bourbons – Sonoma Triple Finish and Batch Proof Series 121.2 – for travel retail venues. Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sonoma Triple Finish is finished in former Sonoma County Pinot Noir, brandy, and bourbon barrels previously used for aging red wine and is said to offer notes of - [Gordon & MacPhail Unveils Fourth Expression in Mr. George Legacy Series](https://whiskycritic.com/gordon-macphail-unveils-fourth-expression-in-mr-george-legacy-series) - Gordon & MacPhail released a 65-year-old scotch whisky in April, marking the fourth expression in its series celebrating George Urquhart. 360 bottles - [Torabhaig Produces Hill Of Peat](https://whiskycritic.com/torabhaig-produces-hill-of-peat) - Isle of Skye-based Torabhaig Distillery has released a Hill of Peat - otherwise known as Cnoc Na Mòine (Gaelic for ‘hill of peat) - as the third installment in their Legacy Series. Torabhaig Cnoc Na Moine was matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenéz and Oloroso sherry-seasoned casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 - [Torres Whisky - Launches Liathmor With French Partnership](https://whiskycritic.com/torres-whisky-launches-liathmor-with-french-partnership) - Torres, best known for producing its namesake brandy, has released its first whisky, Liathmor, in partnership with La Martiniquaise-Bardinet. The French brand - [Jack And Ginger Come To The Party](https://whiskycritic.com/jack-and-ginger-come-to-the-party) - Jack Daniel's is bringing Jack and Ginger - in the form of Jack & Ginger Ale canned cocktail - to the party as the latest addition to the Tennessee distilling behemoth's roster of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. Jack & Ginger Ale, is available at 7% alcohol by volume [14 proof] with a single 355ml can being - [Japanese Whiisky Gets New Laws to Deter Imposters](https://whiskycritic.com/japanese-whiisky-gets-new-laws-to-deter-imposters) - Overseas demand for Japanese whiskies has surged in recent years, sending prices sky-high, especially for the rarer older varieties. Now, the industry - [Cardhu Distillery Rolls Out Limited Edition Marking 200 Years](https://whiskycritic.com/cardhu-distillery-rolls-out-limited-edition-marking-200-years) - As part of its 200th anniversary celebration, Cardhu has released a limited-edition Scotch Whisky: Cardhu 200th Anniversary Wine Cask Edition Scotch Whisky - [Starward Australian Whisky Releases Limited Edition Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/starward-australian-whisky-releases-limited-edition-whisky) - David Vitale intentionally avoided Scotland when creating the flavor profile of his whisky brand. The founder of Starward Australian Whisky had long - [Anohka Distillery Wins Big at World Whiskies Award](https://whiskycritic.com/anohka-distillery-wins-big-at-world-whiskies-award) - An Alberta distillery has won the "World's Best New Make & Young Spirit" title at the World Whiskies Awards in London. The Ankora Distillery outperformed - [Kavalan Whisky Brand Gets Boost from Whisky Partnership](https://whiskycritic.com/kavalan-whisky-brand-gets-boost-from-whisky-partnership) - A partnership between Lotte Duty Free and King Car Group will support the expansion of the single malt brand into the international market. King Car - [Orkney Distillery Initiates Operation in Honor of International Whisky Day](https://whiskycritic.com/orkney-distillery-initiates-operation-in-honor-of-international-whisky-day) - Today (March 27, 2024), the Orkney Distillery performed its first whisky distillation in celebration of International Whisky Day. Since its establishment - [Why the English Distillery Triumphed Over Scotch Brands](https://whiskycritic.com/why-the-english-distillery-triumphed-over-scotch-brands) - At the World Whiskies Awards, a single malt distilled in Norfolk beat Scottish rivals to win the title of best single malt in the world. The Sherry Cask Matured - [The Dalmore Carves Out New Luminary Series Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-carves-out-new-luminary-series-whisky) - The Dalmore has revealed the second chapter of its Luminary Series, a partnership with the V&A Dundee museum. The collaboration aims to bring together - [Yellowstone Reveals Rum Cask Finish Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/yellowstone-reveals-rum-cask-finish-bourbon) - Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery has released a Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish Bourbon as part of their Special Finishes Collection. Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish was matured for four years, finished in Cuban rum casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to offer notes of cloves, crème brûlée, honey and tobacco. Yellowstone - [The Birth of Whisky Legend in India](https://whiskycritic.com/the-birth-of-whisky-legend-in-india) - From distributors to world famous distillery, is not an unimaginable outcome in the whisky industry. We have seen Auction uniting to release unique collections - [India's Place in the World Whisky Market](https://whiskycritic.com/indias-place-in-the-world-whisky-market) - The world revolves around whisky whether it is the economic prowess or the excitement of discovering its notes on the nose or palette. In most parts of the - [Chivas Brothers Invests in Long Term River Conservation](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-brothers-invests-in-long-term-river-conservation) - Pernod Ricard's Scotch whisky business, Chivas Brothers, announced a new, long-term investment program starting this year. The project looks to preserve - [Whisky Magazine Awards 2024 Highlights](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-magazine-awards-2024-highlights) - The Whisky Magazine Awards 2024 were held at Merchant Taylors' Hall in London on Wednesday 20 March, showcasing the best people, places, and products in th - [OurWhisky Foundation Brindish New Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/ourwhisky-foundation-brindish-new-whisky) - 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 - [Port Ellen Distillery Reopens with New Spirit](https://whiskycritic.com/port-ellen-distillery-reopens-with-new-spirit) - 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 - [Lochlea Unleashes Ploughing Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/lochlea-unleashes-ploughing-edition) - Lochlea has released Ploughing Edition Second Crop - a peated single malt that was aged in former Islay casks. Lochlea Ploughing Edition Second Crop was bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, summer hay and, of course, the smoky traces of peat embers. Lochlea Ploughing Edition - [Monarq Group and Nikka Whisky to Enter Caribbean Market](https://whiskycritic.com/monarq-group-and-nikka-whisky-to-enter-caribbean-market) - The Monarq Group and the Japanese whiskey company Nikka Whisky are expanding their partnership to launch their products in the Caribbean. Nikka and Monarq - [Tobermory Reveals 26-Year-Old](https://whiskycritic.com/tobermory-reveals-26-year-old) - Tobermory has released a 26-year=old whisky finished in Oloroso sherry casks as part of their Hebridean Series - the whisky originates from a 2008 15-year-old release that was left in the same casks to mature for another 11 years. Tobermory's 26-year-old is said to contain notes of honey, toffee and walnuts. Only 4,560 bottles are - [Bareface Release Triple Oak Whisky in the UK](https://whiskycritic.com/bareface-release-triple-oak-whisky-in-the-uk) - 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 - [Jameson Brings Out The Green Bus For St. Patrick's Day](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-brings-out-the-green-bus-for-st-patricks-day) - 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 - [Deerness Distillery Received Huge Donation to Complete New Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/deerness-distillery-received-huge-donation-to-complete-new-distillery) - A corporate announcement revealed that Deerness Distillery Ltd has been awarded £246,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise to help develop its $802,000 - [Crown Royal Rolls Out Blackberry Flavored Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/crown-royal-rolls-out-blackberry-flavored-whisky) - 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 - [The Macallan and Bentley Rolls Out Unique Whisky Bottle](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-and-bentley-rolls-out-unique-whisky-bottle) - 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 - [Broken Bones Distillery Sets to Increase Spirits Production](https://whiskycritic.com/broken-bones-distillery-sets-to-increase-spirits-production) - 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, - [The Macallan Unveils 81-year Old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-macallan-unveils-81-year-old-whisky) - In elegant surroundings, The Macallan unveiled its oldest single malt whisky, The Reach, on Friday, February 23. First produced in 1940, The Reach captures - [Bushmills Douses Blues With Hill Street Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/bushmills-douses-blues-with-hill-street-edition) - 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 Celebrates International Women's Day With Donation](https://whiskycritic.com/smws-celebrates-international-womens-day-with-donation) - 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% - [Compass Box Appoints New Whisky Making Director](https://whiskycritic.com/compass-box-appoints-new-whisky-making-director) - 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, - [Cardhu Distillery Celebrates 200 Years With Tribute to Women](https://whiskycritic.com/cardhu-distillery-celebrates-200-years-with-tribute-to-women) - 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 - [Whisky Exchange Rolls Out Lost in Time Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-exchange-rolls-out-lost-in-time-collection) - The Lost in Time collection by The Whisky Exchange features eight single malts from Speyside distilleries. In cooperation with Chivas Brothers, the range offer - [Scotch Whisky Association to Fund CAP Anti Alcohol Abuse Drive](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-association-to-fund-cap-anti-alcohol-abuse-drive) - 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 - [Midleton Very Rare Celebrates 40th Anniversary](https://whiskycritic.com/midleton-very-rare-celebrates-40th-anniversary) - Irish Distillers is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a Midleton Very Rare release containing whiskies from four decades and three master distillers. Midleton Very Rare Ruby Edition blends whiskies from four decades and distilled by each of the Midleton’s three master distillers, Barry Crockett, Brian Nation, and Kevin O’Gorman - as each contributes to a - [Kadamba Nabs Best Indian Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/kadamba-nabs-best-indian-single-malt-whisky) - The winning whisky, Kadamba's Signature Expression, is double distilled and aged in bourbon, sherry, and virgin American oak casks. This unique aging process - [Benriach Reveals 25-Year-Old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/benriach-reveals-25-year-old-whisky) - Speyside distillery, The Benriach, has released The Benriach Triple Distilled 25 Years Old - a 25-year-old whisky exclusively for global travel retail venues. The Benriach Triple Distilled 25 Years Old was matured in three different casks - bourbon, Oloroso sherry and virgin oak - bottled at 47% alcohol by volume [94 proof] and is said - [Malt Live 2024 Dubai - Unviels Dailuaine 40 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/malt-live-2024-dubai-unviels-dailuaine-40-year-old) - In 1992, Wilson & Morgan was founded on one very simple principle: no whisky under the company's label will be bottled until it meets the taste of the company - [Bruichladdich Rolls Out Port Charlotte 18 Year Old](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-rolls-out-port-charlotte-18-year-old) - Port Charlotte 18 Year Old whisky has been released by Bruichladdich Distillery. This expression was distilled in 2001 and named after the Islay village - [Strawberry Whiskey Sour || Cocktail Recipe](https://whiskycritic.com/strawberry-whiskey-sour-cocktail-recipe) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW4PTsukDRM - [Pernod Ricard Builds India Largest Malt Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/pernod-ricard-builds-india-largest-malt-distillery) - Pernod Ricard is investing $217 million into the construction of a new malt distillery in India. The facility will be situated in Butibori, an industrial subur - [Friends of Fort George Holds Annual Whisky Tasting Event](https://whiskycritic.com/friends-of-fort-george-holds-annual-whisky-tasting-event) - As part of their partnership with Forty Creek Distilleries, the Friends of Fort George will host their fourth annual whisky tasting event at Navy Hall, - [Whisky Hammer Hails 100th Auction With $10,000 in Rewards](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-hammer-hails-100th-auction-with-10000-in-rewards) - Online whisky auction platform, Whisky Hammer, is celebrating its 100th auction and is rewarding both bidders and auctioneers with enticing perks. The company - [Dewar's 21-Yeard-Old Gets Mizunara Finish](https://whiskycritic.com/dewars-21-yeard-old-gets-mizunara-finish) - Dewar's is giving its 21-year-old whisky a specialized finish and you never guess how far they had to go to get the casks. The whisky is a double-aged spirit - [Emma Cookson Wins - International Wine and Spirit Competition](https://whiskycritic.com/emma-cookson-wins-international-wine-and-spirit-competition) - The 2024 International Wine and Spirit Competition has awarded Emma Cookson as the winner of the category Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner. - [Vietnam Launches First Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/vietnam-launches-first-single-malt-whisky) - There are lots of ways to age whisky in a tropical climate, but one thing's for sure: the West doesn't have a monopoly on whisky production anymore. Indian - [Mystery Whisky Tasting Comes to Live at Okanagan College](https://whiskycritic.com/mystery-whisky-tasting-comes-to-live-at-okanagan-college) - On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Ogopogo Rotary Club of Kelowna will hold its annual Mystery Whisky Tasting. Participants will taste seven of Scotland's finest single - [Better with Age Scotch Tasting Set to Go Live](https://whiskycritic.com/better-with-age-scotch-tasting-set-to-go-live) - Better with Age Scotch Tasting returns to CHATS Community and Home Assistance to Seniors. The fundraising event will be he;d on Wednesday, March 20 for whisky - [Stefanie Holt Heads Mangrove Global Whisky Portfolio](https://whiskycritic.com/stefanie-holt-heads-mangrove-global-whisky-portfolio) - International whisky distributor Mangrove Global has chosen Stefanie Holt to spearhead its world whisky portfolio. Mangrove’s distributes many whisky brands - [Angel's Envy Makes People Envious In Edinburgh And London](https://whiskycritic.com/angels-envy-makes-people-envious-in-edinburgh-and-london) - Angel’s Envy is making people envious in Edinburgh and London as they collaborate with bars in those two cities to celebrate the Manhattan cocktail until Wednesday, February 21, 2024. More than 21 bars in the two cities will be making their versions on the cocktail [typically consisting of bourbon, sweet vermouth and bitters] while using - [The Dalmore 12 - Special Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-dalmore-12-special-single-malt-whisky) - The Dalmore 12 is a 12-year-old single malt scotch, a whisky of the highland variety. As with other single malts, Dalmore 12's alcoholic content hovers between - [New York's Great Jones Collabs With NY Winery For Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/new-yorks-great-jones-collabs-with-ny-winery-for-bourbon) - New York City-based distillery Great Jones Distilling has collaborated with Long Island-based Wölffer Estate Vineyard to create Great Jones x Wölffer Estate Cask Finished Bourbon. Great Jones x Wölffer Estate Cask Finished Bourbon is a blend of four-to-seven-year-old straight bourbon finished for more than a year in the Estate’s Caya Cabernet Franc barrels, bottled at - [Longmorn Debuts A Pair Of Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/longmorn-debuts-a-pair-of-whiskies) - Speyside whisky distiller Longmorn has released a pair of new single malts single-batch whiskies - Longmorn 18 Years Old and Longmorn 22 Years Old - both whiskies were aged in American oak casks. Longmorn 18 Years Old was bottled at cask strength 57.6% [115.2 proof] alcohol by volume and is said to contain notes of - [Chivas Brothers Continues Luxury Whisky Growth](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-brothers-continues-luxury-whisky-growth) - Scotch whisky company Chivas Brothers has released its H1 FY24 financial results, reporting a -6% fall in organic net sales from July to December 2023.As a resu - [Wenzel Whiskey Wins at World Whisky Awards](https://whiskycritic.com/wenzel-whiskey-wins-at-world-whisky-awards) - "Wheated Two" from Wenzel Whiskey won the Best American Blended Limited Release award at the World Whisky Awards. The brand was compared to many spirits from ar - [Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery Debuts New Filey Bay STR](https://whiskycritic.com/spirit-of-yorkshire-distillery-debuts-new-filey-bay-str) - One of North Yorkshire's single malt whisky distilleries has expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new STR-finished whisky. Spirit of Yorkshire - [The Glenlivet Unites AI, Blockchain, and Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-unites-ai-blockchain-and-whisky) - In an announcement on Feb. 13, the distributor announced that it would be selling 12 bottles from a special whisky collection with custom labels created by AI, - [Chichibu Distillery Gets New Partner](https://whiskycritic.com/chichibu-distillery-gets-new-partner) - As Speciality Drinks leaves the supply chain, Chichibu Distillery has opened a new partnership to handle its British presence. The new partner, Speciality Brand - [Bruichladdich Rolls Out New Whisky Expressions](https://whiskycritic.com/bruichladdich-rolls-out-new-whisky-expressions) - Bruichladdich whisky distillery has added two new spirits to its whisky portfolio. Earlier on Wednesday, February 7, the company announce - [Port Ellen Distillery Reborns with 44-year-old Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/port-ellen-distillery-reborns-with-44-year-old-whiskies) - Like a phoenix, Port Ellen Distillery will reopen its doors in fine style marked by the launching of two 44-year-old whiskies. First established in 1825, - [Scapegrace Distillery Wins More Medals](https://whiskycritic.com/scapegrace-distillery-wins-more-medals) - According to a press release emitted by Scapegrace Distilling Co., the distillery won a new award at the World Whiskey Awards held overnight in London. - [Whisky Global Boasts 24 Whisky Brands](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-global-boasts-24-whisky-brands) - Kelowna's Laurel Packinghouse hosted Whisky Global on Saturday, Feb. 3. This event featured whiskies from 24 different producers - [Chivas Unveils Three Lunar New Year Designs](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-unveils-three-lunar-new-year-designs) - The Year of the Dragon - which is scheduled to begin on February 10, 2024 - received a trio of new limited edition box designs from Chivas, two for The Glenlivet and one for Royal Salute. Specifically, the Year of the Dragon whiskies are Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Signature Blend, The Glenlivet 18-Year-Old Single Malt and - [Jameson Signs EFL Footballer Jameson](https://whiskycritic.com/jameson-signs-efl-footballer-jameson) - Jameson Irish whiskey has signed up with another Jameson - Kyle Jameson, a defender for Newport County - as part of their sponsorship deal with the English Football League (EFL). Jameson plays in League Two of the EFL - the same league as the popular Wrexham - with Newport County is currently in 13th place - [InchDairnie Distillery Debuts on European Market](https://whiskycritic.com/inchdairnie-distillery-debuts-on-european-market) - Scotch whisky maker, InchDairnie Distillery, has entered the European drinks industry in fine style. The company that was awarded Newcomer of the Year - [Longmorn Speyside Distillery Rolls Out New Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/longmorn-speyside-distillery-rolls-out-new-whiskies) - Longmorn, a Scotland Speyside single malt Scotch, introduces two new whiskies amid donning a new appearance. Longmorn has committed - [Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Turns 25](https://whiskycritic.com/spirit-of-speyside-whisky-festival-turns-25) - It is not every day that a whisky festival celebrates a 25th anniversary and after decades of tasting and awarding premium spirits - [London-based Distillery Wins Canadian Whisky of the Year](https://whiskycritic.com/london-based-distillery-wins-canadian-whisky-of-the-year) - The Paradigm Spirits Company, a London-based distillery, was recently awarded Whisky of the Year for its 2022 Heritage Collection whisky - [Coors Light Brings Back Chill Train For Super Bowl](https://whiskycritic.com/coors-light-brings-back-chill-train-for-super-bowl) - A blast from the past will be returning for next weekend's [February 11, 2024] Super Bowl contest between the San Francisco 49er's and Kansas City Chiefs as the Coors Light Chill Train will be boarding passengers in their first-ever 100% dedicated Super Bowl advertisement. The lager-carrying locomotive first appeared in 2005, but has been silent - [Bonnington Unveils Inaugural Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/bonnington-unveils-inaugural-single-malt) - Lowland Edinburgh-based Bonnington Distillery has released their first single malt whisky - Bonnington Inaugural Release Single Malt - since the discovery of the ruins of Bonnington House and reviving the distillery in 2018. Bonnington Inaugural Release Single Malt is a single cask whisky matured in ruby Port casks, bottled at 52.3% alcohol by volume [104.6 - [Macallan Creates New Edition in Honor of Founder](https://whiskycritic.com/macallan-creates-new-edition-in-honor-of-founder) - A new edition of the Tales of The Macallan series, celebrating important figures in the brand's history, has been released by Edrington-owned - [Sons of Vancouver Distillery Yields Golds at Canadian Whisky Awards](https://whiskycritic.com/sons-of-vancouver-distillery-yields-golds-at-canadian-whisky-awards) - A Vancouver whisky distillery, Sons of Vancouver, has flexed its spirit muscles again this year. The company won several awards at the Canadian Whisky Awards - [Glenmorangie Offers Calvados Cask-Finished Whisky In The UK](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-offers-calvados-cask-finished-whisky-in-the-uk) - Highland distillery Glenmorangie has released whisky finished in Calvados casks - the distillery's first-ever release with Calvados cask finishing - but, alas, the whisky will only be available in the UK. Glenmorangie 12-Year-Old Calvados Cask Finish is part of the distillery’s Barrel Select Release series of small-batch single malts. Glenmorangie’s 12-Year-Old Calvados Cask Finish was - [Why Do Scots Celebrate Burns Night?](https://whiskycritic.com/why-do-scots-celebrate-burns-night) - It is a lot easier to understand why Scots celebrate Burns Night with whisky than grasp why they celebrate the night itself. Scotch single malt whisky - [Glenglassaugh Rolls Out 44-Years-Old Single Malt Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/glenglassaugh-rolls-out-44-years-old-single-malt-whisky) - Glenglassaugh whisky distillery has launched its latest travel retail-exclusive, the Glenglassaugh 44 Years Old, as it celebrates the 40th anniversary - [The Glenlivet Releases Celebratory 12-Year-Old Scotch Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-glenlivet-releases-celebratory-12-year-old-scotch-whisky) - Venerable Speyside distillery, The Glenlivet has released a limited edition 12-year-old single malt to celebrate their 200th anniversary. The Glenlivet 200 Year Anniversary Limited Edition 12-Year-Old was matured in 100% first-fill American oak casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to offer notes of caramel. coconut, pear, pineapple, tangerine and - [Black Velvet Whisky to Close Bottling Plant](https://whiskycritic.com/black-velvet-whisky-to-close-bottling-plant) - Black Velvet has been an iconic brand in Lethbridge for 50 years, it will close its doors in 2020. Black Velvet was purchased by American Heaven Hill Brands, - [The Most Influential Bottles In Our Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/the-most-influential-bottles-in-our-collection) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54hXekG0hiY - [Wilson and Morgan Italian Distillery Coming of Age](https://whiskycritic.com/wilson-and-morgan-italian-distillery-coming-of-age) - Founded in 1992, Wilson & Morgan has built a reputation for offering small batch single malt whisky releases, a focus on cask management, and a distinctive style that follows the owners' individual tastes, as well as the tastes of their customers. A major part of the Rossi family's business has been trading wine since the - [Lochlea Debuts Five-Year-Old Offering](https://whiskycritic.com/lochlea-debuts-five-year-old-offering) - UK-based Lowland region Lochlea Distillery [near where famous Scottish poet Robert Burns resided] has unveiled their first age-statement whisky - the limited edition Lochlea 5 Year Old - a product of five casks. Lochlea 5 Year Old is a combination of a pair of first-fill ex-bourbon casks, one first-fill Oloroso sherry cask, one double-matured Oloroso - [Old Forester Adds new 10-year-old Bourbon](https://whiskycritic.com/old-forester-adds-new-10-year-old-bourbon) - A new 10-year-old Bourbon was added to the whisky portfolio of Old Forester. Dubbed 1924, the spirit features a new mash bill for the distillery. The company has long been famous for its exotic expressions and forms part of the Brown-Forman group. There are seven new expressions in the series, each made up of seven - [Uber Cans Drizly](https://whiskycritic.com/uber-cans-drizly) - Three years ago, Uber rideshare service app purchased USA-based alcohol delivery service app Drizly for a whopping $1.1 billion. Uber is now experiencing a hangover and closing Drizly as of March 2024. Uber says that, instead, they will integrate alcohol delivery into their homegrown delivery service app, Uber Eats. Since the purchase, Drizly had operated - [The Lost Distillery Unveils Pair Of Blended Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/the-lost-distillery-unveils-pair-of-blended-whiskies) - UK-based The Lost Distillery Company has released a pair of blended whiskies - Lossit 27 Year Old and Towiemore 25 Year Old - featuring flavor profiles created to mirror former distilleries in the Speyside and Islay regions. [Towiemore was a Speyside distillery active until 1931, while Lossit was an Islay distillery active until 1867]. The - [Martell Reveals Year Of The Dragon Cognac](https://whiskycritic.com/martell-reveals-year-of-the-dragon-cognac) - Martell has revealed their special cognac for the Chinese Lunar New Year - the Year of the Dragon - which arrives on February 10, 2024. Specifically, Martell is dubbing it L’Or de Jean Martell 1715 Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Dragon. L'Or de Jean Martell 1715 Zodiac Edition - Assemblage du Dragon has been blended - [Sir Rod Stewart Wins Complaint Against Wolfie's Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/sir-rod-stewart-wins-complaint-against-wolfies-whisky) - The whisky brand co-funded by legendary rockstar Sir Rod Stewart came under fire recently when a concerned citizen filed a complaint against the spirit. The Independent Complaint Panel (ICP) ruled in favor of the singer's whisky brand. The ruling frees Wolfie's Whisky of all possible violations of liquor standards. In Wolfie's Whisky, a brand co-founded - [Fettercairn Whisky Distillery Celebrates 200 Years](https://whiskycritic.com/fettercairn-whisky-distillery-celebrates-200-years) - Scotch single malt whisky distillery Fettercairn is celebrating 200 years of fine single malt whisky in one of the UK's flourishing whisky districts. - [Scotch Whisky Powers UK Economy With £7.1bn](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-powers-uk-economy-with-7-1bn) - The Scotch whisky industry has become a major powerhouse in the UK economy providing over 66,000 direct jobs and an annual contribution - [The Whisky Exchange Adds 23 Year Old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-whisky-exchange-adds-23-year-old-whisky) - The Whisky Exchange. has added a new whisky to its online store The company unveiled a limited edition 23-year-old Yellow Spot Irish whiskey. - [Whisky and Cigar Festival to Debut During Super Bowl Week](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-and-cigar-festival-to-debut-during-super-bowl-week) - Whisky EDU will debut an inaugural show of an Annual Whisky and Cigar Festival During Super Bowl Week> The show will take place in Las Vega - [Glenmorangie Infinita - Premium Whisky for Life](https://whiskycritic.com/glenmorangie-infinita-premium-whisky-for-life) - Premium whisky usually brings the concept of luxury and a high price tag to mind. Not so with Glenmorangie Infinita, a premium whisky that is lauded on its own merits. The expression is revered for its tastes, age, and the fitness that evolves its blending. This is a unique spirit, only one in its class - [Two Whisky Kings in Their Own Realm](https://whiskycritic.com/two-whisky-kings-in-their-own-realm) - A whisky library is a unique, personal collection of distinguished expressions that the spirit collector deems special enough to hold onto. some whiskies are classified by age, others by taste, and some just by brand or popularity. Nonetheless, each whisky is a king in its own realm. These two expressions may just be worth your - [The Emerald Isle Edges Macallan to Become World's Most Expensive Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/the-emerald-isle-edges-macallan-to-become-world-most-expensive-whisky) - The world's rarest whisky, The Emerald Isle, has edged past The Macallan to become the most expensive single malt whisky in the world. - [Bevvy Crowdfund $1.5 Million for Service Expansion](https://whiskycritic.com/bevvy-crowdfund-1-5-million-for-service-expansion) - There is a newwhisky app that has been called the 'ultimate digital whisky companion' that connects whisky enthusiasts to tons of available rare whiskies - [Nikka Whisky Tops Bestselling World Whisky List](https://whiskycritic.com/nikka-whisky-tops-bestselling-world-whisky-list) - Nikka Whisky From ­The Barrel has been crowned again as the bestselling world whisky based on bar votes. The Japanese Brand led the - [Pernod Ricard Sues London Pride for Copyright Infringement](https://whiskycritic.com/pernod-ricard-sues-london-pride-for-copyright-infringement) - An Indian-based whisky distillery responded to a lawsuit from whisky distilling giant, Pernod Ricard. The two companies defended - [Southwold Whisky Distillery Matures Casks Viking Style](https://whiskycritic.com/southwold-whisky-distillery-matures-casks-viking-style) - A cruise line and a distillery are set to revive an ancient tradition of sending a cask of whisky on a sea voyage. A nine-year-old barrel of Adnams single malt starts a 103-day world cruise this weekend. The company is bent on reviving one of the oldest methods used to mature whisky. The Southwold Distillery - [Turkish Bottler KA Icecek Debuts The Project W Whisky Series](https://whiskycritic.com/turkish-bottler-ka-icecek-debuts-the-project-w-whisky-series) - Independent Turkish bottler KA Icecek is expanding its whisky portfolio with the recent release of a new limited edition whisky series - [Blue Moon Promotes New Dry-Back January Non-Alcoholic Beer](https://whiskycritic.com/blue-moon-promotes-new-dry-back-january-non-alcoholic-beer) - Molson Coors-owned Blue Moon Brewing is promoting their Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White -- which debuted in December 2023 -- for those abstaining from alcohol for the so-called Dry January but intending to reset in February 2024. Beginning on January 12, 2024, for every six pack of Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White that consumers purchase - [What’s the Best Whiskey for a Hot Toddy? #whiskey](https://whiskycritic.com/whats-the-best-whiskey-for-a-hot-toddy-whiskey) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gysk68zt7QI - [ASC Acquires Single Cask Nation Whisky Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/asc-acquires-single-cask-nation-whisky-distillery) - The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) has expanded its portfolio for whisky distilleries with the recent acquisition of Single Cask Nation. - [Scotch Whisky Exports to Singapore Exploded in 2023](https://whiskycritic.com/scotcg-whisky-exports-to-singapore-exploded-in-2023) - Despite harsh economic times for the global landscape, Scotch whisky exports to Singapore soared to new heights in 2023 - [WhistlePig Offers Cannabis-Infused Zero ABV Cocktail Creation](https://whiskycritic.com/whistlepig-offers-cannabis-infused-zero-abv-cocktail-creation) - Vermont-based WhistlePig has prepared for the so-called Dry January with a non-alcoholic Old Fashioned ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail created with non-psychoactive cannabis terpenes. WhistlePig's Dank & Dry Old Fashioned Cocktail is based on the brand’s Barrel Aged Maple Old Fashioned recipe and is made with WhistlePig’s PiggyBack Devil’s Slide 100% Rye Non-Whiskey and barrel-aged maple syrup - [Ad Gefrin Whisky Distillery Adds New Managing Director](https://whiskycritic.com/ad-gefrin-whisky-distillery-adds-new-managing-director) - The Wooler-based distillery and Anglo-Saxon museum, Ad Gefrin has appointed a new managing director in a planned expansion bid. - [No Sleep Beverage Invests In Nine Banded Whiskey](https://whiskycritic.com/no-sleep-beverage-invests-in-nine-banded-whiskey) - Texas-based Nine Banded Whiskey Distillery has collaborated with former Pernod Ricard executive Nick Papanicolaou's No Sleep Beverage investment company with a $10 million funding boost from NSB. In addition to producing spirits, Papanicolaou's NSB investment will help Nine Banded construct their whiskey tasting room at the distillery's home base of Austin. Nine Banded Whiskey was - [Guy Fieri Travels To Flavortown](https://whiskycritic.com/guy-fieri-travels-to-flavortown) - Celebrity TV chef Guy Fieri has collaborated with Connecticut-based Two Road Brewing to produce Flavortown Spiker -ready-to-drink flavored malt beverages that are launching with the release of Flavortown Spiked Fruit Punch. Flavortown Spiked Fruit Punch is claimed to be a mix of real cranberry and orange juices along with 6% alcohol in each can, which - [Rhino Whisky Joins Birdies 4 Rhinos to Save Wild Life](https://whiskycritic.com/rhino-whisky-joins-birdies-4-rhinos-to-save-wild-life) - A partnership between Rhino Whisky and Birdies 4 Rhinos is set to increase the protection of South African wildlife. The move will empower the South African - [The Whisky Advocate Top 20 Whisky List](https://whiskycritic.com/the-whisky-advocate-top-20-whisky-list) - The Whisky Advocate is more than just an online store and whisky critic, it goes into tastings and evaluation of expressions and whisky tastes - [Molson Coors Offers Rides For New Year's Eve Revelers In Seven Cities](https://whiskycritic.com/molson-coors-offers-rides-for-new-years-eve-revelers-in-seven-cities) - 2024 is only days away and beer behemoth Molson Coors is providing rides - via a big bus - for New Year’s Eve revelers celebrating the coming of the new year in seven cities. Those seven cities seeing a blue bus in their midst will be Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Phoenix. - [In the West Wind Distillery Sold Out Whisky Casks](https://whiskycritic.com/in-the-west-wind-distillery-sold-out-whisky-casks) - One of West Wales' top distilleries, In the Welsh Wind, successfully sold out all its 30 liter whisky casks to investors. The distillery is pioneering - [The Balvenie Distillery Adds Two New Whiskies for Festive Season](https://whiskycritic.com/the-balvenie-distillery-adds-two-new-whiskies-for-festive-season) - The Balvenie Distillery is enhancing the festive season with the release of two new expressions. Adding to the Revelation of Cask and Tales from a Distant - [Mars Whisky - History in a Bottle](https://whiskycritic.com/mars-whisky-history-on-a-bottle) - Kiichiro Iwai and the Hombo family teamed up in 1949 to create Mars Whisky. However, when it was finally opened in 1960, Japanese consumers - [Consilium Black Whisky Solid in the Indian Market](https://whiskycritic.com/consilium-black-whisky-solid-in-the-indian-market) - Consilium Black Whisky has carved a solid place in the Indian whisky market, producing a unique blend of international whisky material - [WC Tries Some Ben Holladay For The Holidays](https://whiskycritic.com/wc-tries-some-ben-holladay-for-the-holidays) - WhiskyCritic dabbled in some of the holiday offerings recently and one of those was the appropriately named Ben Holladay Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey from the Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri. The bourbon has already won some awards and WC was eager to give it a try. The bourbon stacks up nicely against some of the - [Lagavulin Distillery Rolls Out Special Iain’s Farewell Dram](https://whiskycritic.com/lagavulin-distillery-rolls-out-special-iains-farewell-dram) - Lagavulin Distillery, a whisky brand legend, has rolled out the historic special edition Iain’s Farewell Dram. The whisky will honor one of the workers. - [Scotch Malt Whisky Society Opens Cask Investment Club](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-malt-whisky-society-opens-cask-investment-club) - The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has created a special cask investment club that will allow whisky enthusiasts to invest directly in casks. - [EU Postpones 50% Tariff on US Whiskey Imports](https://whiskycritic.com/eu-postpones-50-tariff-on-us-whiskey-imports) - The US whiskey industry is breathing a sigh of relief as US and EU officials struck a deal this week to postpone a 50% tariff that was set to take effect this - [Luxury Lifestyle Awards Adds Two Indian Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/luxury-lifestyle-awards-adds-two-indian-whiskies) - The long list of the top one hundred premium whiskies in the world in 2023 has finally been released. This year the Luxury Lifestyle Awards - [Element Irish Whiskey Debuts in Nigeria](https://whiskycritic.com/element-irish-whiskey-debuts-in-nigeria) - The debut of Element Irish Whiskey in the Nigerian whisky market has not come as a surprise to whisky enthusiasts. The co-founder of New Era Spirits - [Brown-Forman Shuffles Jack Daniels Facilities](https://whiskycritic.com/brown-forman-shuffles-jack-daniels-facilities) - USA's Brown-Forman spirits company is shuffling their Jack Daniels facilities - making the 80,000-square-foot Pinnacle warehouse facility, the manufacturing site for Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails, available for super-premium American whiskey production - and moving their ready-to-drink (RTD) products to an undisclosed external manufacturing facility. The Pinnacle warehouse is located on the same Louisville, Kentucky campus - [Angus Dundee Whisky Distillery Opens in China](https://whiskycritic.com/angus-dundee-whisky-distillery-opens-in-china) - Another popular whisky distillery has joined the China bandwagon that has seen whisky giants such as Pernod Ricard, open distilleries, Angus Dundee Distillers - [Diageo Launches Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire](https://whiskycritic.com/diageo-launches-johnnie-walker-blue-label-xordinaire) - Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky distillery has rolled out a limited edition whisky dubbed the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire. The new expression - [Canadian Whisky Launches Wilderness Series](https://whiskycritic.com/canadian-whisky-launches-wilderness-series) - Whisky distillery, Bareface Canadian Whisky, has released the first expression in its recently launched Wilderness Series. The spirit is dubbed Matsutake 01 - [Indian Whisky Dethrones Diageo and Pernod Ricard Brands](https://whiskycritic.com/indian-whisky-dethrones-diageo-and-pernod-ricard-brands) - Indian whisky brands have outperformed renowned distillery giants Diageo and Pernod Ricard. Indian spirits are changing the global whisky market - [Bacardi Takes Control Of Teeling](https://whiskycritic.com/bacardi-takes-control-of-teeling) - A mere six years after investing in the Dublin-based Irish whiskey-making Teeling Distillery, Bermuda-based Bacardi has taken majority control of the distiller. The percentage of Bacardi's ownership stake was undisclosed but founders Jack and Stephen Teeling will continue to own a percentage of the business and run day-to-day operations. Bacardi initially invested in The Teeling - [Balmoral Castle Releases Special Whisky to Honor King Charles](https://whiskycritic.com/balmoral-castle-releases-special-whisky-to-honor-king-charles) - Balmoral Castle and Estate has released a special edition whisky honoring the 75th birthday of King Charles III. The 45-year-old single cask whisky - [Never Say Die Whiskey Comes to the US](https://whiskycritic.com/never-say-die-whiskey-comes-to-the-us) - After basking in an impressive reception in the UK market, Never Say Die has launched in the US drinks market. In September 2022, the spirit entered the UK - [The Bourbon Renewal - a quick whiskey drink recipe!](https://whiskycritic.com/the-bourbon-renewal-a-quick-whiskey-drink-recipe) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WVlMjEGma4 - [Distillery 291 from Basement to Whisky Distillery](https://whiskycritic.com/distillery-291-from-basement-to-whisky-distillery) - This is not a rags-to-riches story. It is an artistic journey of one of Colorado's most unique single malt whisky from a home basement to a top-producing - [Pernod Ricard Chinese Distillery Celebrates First Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/pernod-ricard-chinese-distillery-celebrates-first-whisky) - Global whisky distillery giant, Pernod Ricard, is celebrating its Chinese distillery's first single malt whisky. The Chaun Distillery is part of a global - [Waterford Whisky Brings New Cuvée Concepts to the US](https://whiskycritic.com/waterford-whisky-brings-new-cuvee-concepts-to-the-us) - A new core range of Waterford Whisky's Cuvée Concepts will be introduced to the United States. These releases mark an important milestone - [Whisky Leads UK Drinks Exports Impressive Growth](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-leads-uk-drinks-exports-impressive-growth) - UK drinks exports have grown by 13% this year to an impressive £9.4 billion impulsed by strong whisky sales. With Scotch whisky forming the bulk of Britain's heritage drinks products, major European countries have maintained traditional purchases despite the sluggish economy. However, sales of other alcoholic beverages including gin and beer, have reduced drastically due - [Eagle River Whisky Looks to Expand Facilities](https://whiskycritic.com/eagle-river-whisky-looks-to-expand-facilities) - The owners of the Eagle River Whisky distillery discovered that their tasting room and distillery may just be too small. The company invited whisky enthusiasts - [Whisky Live Toasts in Dubai February 2024](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-live-toasts-in-dubai-february-2024) - The annual whisky festival, Whisky Live, will roll out the 2024 spirit show in Dubai. The show will honor the country by making it the host of the festival - [Japanese Cocktails Simplified - 5 Easy Recipes](https://whiskycritic.com/japanese-cocktails-simplified-5-easy-recipes) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEghG_vZUko - [Glen Moray Releases Phoenix Rising Single Malt](https://whiskycritic.com/glen-moray-releases-phoenix-rising-single-malt) - Speyside distiller Glen Moray has delved into mythology with their latest release - Phoenix Rising, a single malt finished in heavily charred oak casks - based on the mythological bird of yore which rises from the ashes of fire. Glen Moray Phoenix Rising was initially aged in bourbon casks, then finished in new oak charred - [Scotch Whisky Poised to Celebrate Most Productive Year](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-poised-to-celebrate-most-productive-year) - The Scotch whisky industry is on a sure course to celebrate its best economic performance. Various indicators are showing large profits that alread - [Chivas Brothers Whisky Workers Suspend Strike](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-brothers-whisky-workers-suspend-strike) - The festive season got a breather today as Chivas Brothers Whisky workers decided to suspend their strike and review a new offer.. The workers - [Fireball Whisky Rolls Out Dragnum Classy Collection](https://whiskycritic.com/fireball-whisky-rolls-out-dragnum-classy-collection) - There is a new easy-to-gift collection from Fireball Whisky, the world's #1 shot brand, called the Fireball Dragnum Classy Collection. - [Salud Spirits Releases Chichibu Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/salud-spirits-releases-chichibu-whisky) - Dutch distributor Salud Spirits has released a new Chichibu Japanese whisky matured in red wine casks called Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Red Wine Cask for their ‘Spirits of Salud’ label. Salud Spirits' Chichibu’s Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Red Wine Cask was matured in red wine casks, bottled at 59.8% alcohol by volume [119.6 proof] and - [Forest Distillery Adds New Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/forest-distillery-adds-new-whisky) - UK-based spirits producer Forest Distillery has rolled out a new whisky after increasing its production to meet demand. The new Blend 25 Whisky - [Walsh Whiskey Unveils The Irishman - Legacy](https://whiskycritic.com/walsh-whiskey-unveils-the-irishman-legacy) - Walsh Whiskey has released The Irishman Legacy - a limited edition single malt Irish whiskey celebrating 700 years of Irish whiskey distilling history. The Irishman Legacy was initially matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, finished for 15 months in Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to - [Chivas Brothers Workers Set Strike Dates](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-brothers-workers-set-strike-dates) - Hundreds of workers at the Chivas Brothers whisky facilities throughout Scotland will move into strike action early this month. two workers' union have - [Newfoundland Distillery Makes Whisky History](https://whiskycritic.com/newfoundland-distillery-makes-whisky-history) - Newfoundland Distillery Company is celebrating the launch of the first single malt whisky for the province of Newfoundland, Canada. Has made an important - [Whisky Exchange Announces Whisky of the Year](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-exchange-announces-whisky-of-the-year) - The renowned online Spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange has announced the winner of the 2024 Whisky of the Year Award. - [SWI Opens New Whisky Facility](https://whiskycritic.com/swi-opens-new-whisky-facility) - Renowned whisky investor, Scotch Whisky Investments, is celebrating the opening of a new whisky production facility in Glenrothes. Whisky Critic - [New England Barrel Company Secures Investment From Diageo's Pronghorn](https://whiskycritic.com/new-england-barrel-company-secures-investment-from-diageos-pronghorn) - New Hampshire-based whiskey producer New England Barrel Company has secured an investment from Pronghorn [Diageo's incubator] to expand their portfolio of brands, which currently includes 20 brands. New England Barrel Company's portfolio features a pair of bourbons along with several limited edition single barrel whiskies [all of which are bottled from distilleries sourced in the - [SMWS Adds Whisky Subscription Service](https://whiskycritic.com/smws-adds-whisky-subscription-service) - Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), is one of the most popular membership organizations that bottles and sells single cask and single malt whiskies - [Ricky Gervais Collabs With Ellers Farm Distillery To Let The Spirits Out Of Dutch Barn](https://whiskycritic.com/ricky-gervais-collabs-with-ellers-farm-distillery-to-let-the-spirits-out-of-dutch-barn) - UK-based actor and comedian Ricky Gervais ["The Office"] has become the latest celebrity to collaborate with a distillery - this time, UK-based [North Yorkshire] Ellers Farm Distillery - to promote products that will include a single malt whisky. With his investment, Gervais becomes co-owner of the distillery. B Corp-certified Ellers Farm Distillery's current main claim - [Brookies Launches Voignier Cask Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/brookies-launches-voignier-cask-whisky) - Cape Byron Distillery continues to create new, unique expressions and whiskies. This time around, brookies has created its latest whisky matured in Viognier - [Berry Bros. & Rudd Selects And Releases 24-Year Old Laphroaig](https://whiskycritic.com/berry-bros-rudd-selects-and-releases-24-year-old-laphroaig) - London-based spirits merchant Berry Bros & Rudd selected and released a 24-year-old whisky from Islay distillery Laphroaig to commemorate BB&R's 325th anniversary. Along with the Islay characteristic peaty notes - here identified as bonfire ash, coal soot and, of course, peat smoke - the Laphroaig 24-Year-Old is also said to offer notes of mango, pineapple - [Ardbeg Rolls Out the Rollercoaster Limited Edition](https://whiskycritic.com/ardbeg-rolls-out-the-rollercoaster-limited-edition) - Ardbeg Distillery has released a new limited edition of rare whiskies that reflects aspects of its early history. The unique collection constitutes - [Lagavulin, Salud And Starward Collab On Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/lagavulin-salud-and-starward-collab-on-whisky) - Diageo-owned Lavagulin casks have been used by Australia's Starward to create a limited edition whisky - Starward x Lagavulin - to be distributed by Dutch distributor Salud Spirits. Starward x Lagavulin combines Starward’s single malt matured in red wine barrels for two-and-a-half years before spending another 18 months in peated Lagavulin Scotch barrels and is - [Nikka Rolls Out Discovery Series Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/nikka-rolls-out-discovery-series-whisky) - Japanese whisky distillery Nikka has released its 2023 limited edition Discovery Series. The expressions will focus on grain and blend four distinctive grain - [Agitator Whisky Debuts in Costa Rica](https://whiskycritic.com/agitator-whisky-debuts-in-costa-rica) - The Central American paradise, Costa Rica, has become the most recent country to add Agitator Whisky to its spirit brands. - [Whisky and Alcohal Industry Face Unknown Tax Hike](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-and-alcohal-industry-face-unknown-tax-hike) - In his Autumn Statement, Jeremy Hunt announced a duty freeze across all four alcohol categories. Whisky and alcohol taxation will be coming soon - [Suntory Raises Japanese Whisky Prices Ahead of Christmas](https://whiskycritic.com/suntory-raises-japanese-whisky-prices-ahead-of-christmas) - Asian whisky distillery, Suntory Holdings, has augmented the prices for Japanese liquors and beverages. The company has increased the price tag - [Chivas brothers Faces Imminent Workers Strike](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-brothers-faces-imminent-workers-strike) - A recent workers' ballot from the Chivas Brothers distillery carried gruesome news for the beverage giant. Late last month the workers union - [Pōkeno Whisky Takes its Unique Brand Worldwide](https://whiskycritic.com/pokeno-whisky-takes-it-unqiue-brand-worldwide) - New Zealand-based distillery, Pōkeno Whisky, has launched one of its first international marketing campaign. The company is bound to tap into new whisky - [Spirit of Yorkshire Launches Sherry Cask Reserve](https://whiskycritic.com/spirit-of-yorkshire-launches-sherry-cask-reserve) - Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has released the festive season whisky completing it special limited edition. The last expressions for the Christmas season - [Macallan Retains World Most Expensive Whisky Title](https://whiskycritic.com/macallan-retains-world-most-expensive-whisky-title) - Whisky distillery Macallan has retained its previous title of the world's most expensive whisky after establishing a new record at Sotheby's auction this Saturday, November 18, 2023. The distillery placed a 1926 rare whisky below the hammer winning an amazing $2.7 million. On November 18, 2023, Macallan auctioned one of its oldest whiskies. The expression - [Scotch Whisky Society Secures Loan Using Whisky Casks](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-society-secures-loan-using-whisky-casks) - The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has acquired new financing from Ferovinum using whisky casks as its collateral. The SMWS secured the loan through its parent - [Making Whisky for the King - What Is the Flavor?](https://whiskycritic.com/making-whisky-for-the-king-what-is-the-flavor) - Two world-renowned whisky distilleries have set out to make whisky for the king of England. How do you select a flavor unique to the king and what will it be l - [Whisky Tourism Gets Boost of £3 Million](https://whiskycritic.com/whisky-tourism-gets-boost-of-3-million) - A record-breaking £3 million investment into Scotch whisky tourism has revealed the unprecedented growth that the young industry is experiencing. - [Royal Salute Add new Expression to Art of Wonder](https://whiskycritic.com/royal-salute-add-new-expression-to-art-of-wonder) - Royal Salute has continued its quest to create rare whisky and incredible designs. This was most recently showcased in its new addition to the Royal Salute’s - [Scotch Whisky Distillery Talisker Debuts 45-year-old Whisky](https://whiskycritic.com/scotch-whisky-distillery-talisker-debuts-45-year-old-whisky) - Single malt Scotch whisky distillery Talisker expanded its special wild whisky-making series with the addition of 45-year-old whisky. Whisky - [Sarah McCormick Joins SWA as Legal Counsel](https://whiskycritic.com/sarah-mccormick-joins-swa-as-legal-counsel) - Scotch Whisky Association appoints Sarah McCormick as legal counsel as the Scotch Whisky Association continues to expand its legal prowess throughout the world - [ASA Slaps Whisky Cask Investment With Enforcement Notice](https://whiskycritic.com/asa-slaps-whisky-cask-investment-with-enforcement-notice) - The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has sent a non-compliance Enforcement Notice to the Whisky Cask Investment industry. The decision came after the ASA found too many deceptive ads being emitted from the sector. According to a report published in The Mirror, many whisky cask investment companies were breaking advertising rules. The companies ran advertisements - [Tickets Available for 18th Victoria Whisky Festival](https://whiskycritic.com/tickets-available-for-18th-victoria-whisky-festival) - Whisky critics and enthusiasts from around the world are securing their spot for the 18th Victoria Whisky Festival. The event will be held the - [Chivas Brothers Opens Whisky Retreat to the Public](https://whiskycritic.com/chivas-brothers-opens-whisky-retreat-to-the-public) - Scotch whisky distiller Chivas Brothers has opened their luxury Victorian guesthouse, Linn House, to the public. The distillery is responding to demand for - [Aberfeldy Distillery Celebrates 125 Years With Whisky Launch](https://whiskycritic.com/aberfeldy-distillery-celebrates-125-years-with-whisky-launch) - Aberfeldy Distillery is celebrating 125 years of producing single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery has installed several programs to highlight its work - [BrewDog Distillery Launches First Cask Sale With Whisky Hammer](https://whiskycritic.com/brewdog-distillery-launches-first-cask-sale-with-whisky-hammer) - BrewDog Distilling Co has sent its first rum casks to the Whisky Hammer auction. The move forms the beginning of an annual auction where bidders can buy casks - [Samaroli Scotch Whisky Famous Flowers](https://whiskycritic.com/samaroli-scotch-whisky-famous-flowers) - Whisky pioneer and master blender, Silvano Samaroli is celebrated for his immense contribution to the whisky industry. However, the Flowers Series - [Port Askaig Opens Gateway To Islay With Trio Of Whiskies](https://whiskycritic.com/port-askaig-opens-gateway-to-islay-with-trio-of-whiskies) - Islay distillery Port Askaig has released a trio of whiskies to debut their new range touting ‘the gateway to Islay’. The range consists of Port Askaig 8 Years Old, Port Askaig Cask Strength and the Port Askaig 17 Years Old. Port Askaig 8 Years Old was matured for more than five years, bottled at 45.8% - [Buchanan's Scotch Whisky Launches New Marketing Campaign](https://whiskycritic.com/buchanans-scotch-whisky-launches-new-marketing-campaign) - Scotch whisky distillery Bucganan's has launched a new marketing campaign geared at uniting the Hispanic heritage with the American culture. - [Midleton Makes Foray Into Very Rare Range With Foret de Troncais](https://whiskycritic.com/midleton-makes-foray-into-very-rare-range-with-foret-de-troncais) - Irish Distillers-owned Midleton Distillery has released Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais - Irish whiskey finished in rare French Tronçais oak casks originating from the French forest of the same name - as an addition to their Very Rare range of whiskies. 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