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
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 […]
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Gordon & MacPhail Releases 47-year-Old Coleburn Whisky
UK-based bottler Gordon & MacPhail will release a 1972 Speyside whisky from Coleburn Distillery – the first of four commemorative whiskies to be released celebrating the bottler’s 125th anniversary. Coleburn Distillery was founded in 1897 and produced whisky until it closed in 1985. The Coleburn 1972 was matured in a re-fill sherry puncheon, bottled at 62.4%% alcohol by volume [124.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of apricots, butterscotch […]
Lakes Introduces Port-Casked Whisky Colheita
Lakes has released a new port-casked single malt whisky as part of their Whiskymaker’s Editions series called Colheita. Lakes’ Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita is named that due to being made using casks of Colheita Port, an aged tawny Port made exclusively of grapes from a single vintage. Lakes The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita Port was bottled at 52% alcohol by volume [104 proof] and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, orange […]
Distell Brings Eight Single Malts To The Party
UK-based Distell has introduced eight single malts bottled from Distell’s three Scotch whisky distilleries – Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory. The new bottlings include three from Tobermory Distillery, featuring a Tobermory 2007 Port Pipe Finish (55.8% alcohol by volume – 111.6 proof), aged in refill hogsheads before a final maturation in Port pipes for four years. In addition, the distillery has two Ledaig bottlings: the Ledaig 1998 Marsala Finish (58.6% alcohol […]
Johnnie Walker Rolls Out Black, Gold And Red Bottles
Johnnie Walker is celebrating their 200th anniversary this year and to commemorate the occasion, they have created limited edition bottles of their Black, Gold and Red Label blended Scotch whiskies. Each bottle was named after the color of its label and upgraded to an opaque wrap for the limited edition designs. Johnnie Walker founder John Walker opened a small grocery store in Kilmarnock, Scotland, 200 years ago, and eventually began […]
Angel’s Envy Produces Mizunara-Casked Bourbon
Angel’s Envy has released Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak Casks – a blend of four-year-old and nine-year-old Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon, finished in Japanese mizunara oak casks for an additional two years – as the first entry in their newly-created Angel’s Envy Founder’s Collection, which will include whiskies commemorating brand anniversaries, special events and milestones. Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak […]
Maker’s Mark Introduces New Limited Edition Bourbon
Maker’s Mark has released their 2020 limited edition bourbon entitled – creatively enough – Maker’s Mark 2020 Limited Release. The 2020 Maker’s Mark Limited Release becomes the second bourbon in MM’s Wood Finishing Series, uses two stave styles – caramel and vanilla – and was bottled at 54.5% alcohol by volume [109 proof]. The first stave is made from virgin French oak and provides the caramel flavor, while the second […]
Great Drams Produces Three Limited Edition Whiskies
Independent bottler Great Drams has released a trio of limited edition single cask single malt whiskies from Blair Athol, Girvan and Knockdhu distilleries. Great Drams’ eight-year-old Knockdhu single cask whisky was matured in a first-fill ruby Port barrique, bottled at 48.2% alcohol by volume [96.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of berry and dark chocolate. Only 183 bottles of Great Drams Knockdhu are being made available for $85 […]
Woodford Reserve Prepares For The Kentucky Derby
Woodford Reserve – a primary sponsor of the upcoming Kentucky Derby – has released a promo for the bourbon, branding it to be a “Spectacle for the Senses”. The Kentucky Derby, originally scheduled annually for the first weekend in May, was postponed to September 5, 2020, due to the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Bowmore Creates 37-Year-Old Single Malt For China
Islay distiller Bowmore has created a 37-year-old single malt they are calling the Old Fenghuang Edition, for China – specifically for the Whisky L Festival in Shanghai this autumn. The Bowmore 37-year-old Fenghuang Edition was matured in second-fill sherry casks for 34 years, followed by an additional three years in seasoned first-fill sherry casks, was bottled at 52.1% alcohol by volume [104.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of […]
Nc’Nean Debuts Ainnir Single Malt
Highland distillery Nc’nean will be releasing their first whisky – an organic single malt called Ainnir. The first 10 bottles of Ainnir single malt will be sold on Whisky Auctioneer from August 14-17, 2020, with all proceeds from the auction will be split between local charities that support sustainability [Nc’nean, based on the west coast of Scotland, was founded in 2013, the distillery runs entirely on renewable energy and Ainnir […]
Smokehead Debuts Caribbean Rum-Casked Whisky
Smokehead has released their Smokehead Rum Rebel – an Islay whisky finished in a Caribbean rum cask to celebrate International Rum Day on Sunday, August 16. After finishing, Smokehead Rum Rebel was then bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of salt, spice and rum-inspired sweetness. Smokehead Rum Rebel is being made available for $72 per bottle.
It Is All About The Love For Uncle Nearest
Uncle Nearest debuted their newest television advertisement with a Motown song by Frank Wilson entitled “Do I Love You? [Indeed I Do]”. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey was launched in 2017 to celebrate Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green, a formerly enslaved man who was the first-known African-American master distiller and is continuing that approach by featuring lesser-known American-based stories. Wilson’s song was originally due to be released in the USA in late 1965 […]
Happy National-International Beer Day From Miller Lite
If you live in a city or town in the USA which also happens to be the name of a country, city or town outside of the USA, then Miller Lite is offering to reimburse your six-pack of their beer on what they are calling National-International Beer Day. Residents of places such as Japan, Pennsylvania, Greece, New York and yes, even, Moscow, Idaho, can participate in the offer from Miller […]
Aston-Martin And Bowmore Produce James Bond-Themed DB5 Whisky
Carmaker Aston-Martin has collaborated with Bowmore to produce Black Bowmore DB5 1964 single malt Scotch whisky. The Aston Martin DB5 model sports car made its on-screen debut as the vehicle of choice for James Bond in the 1964 film “Goldfinger”. Black Bowmore DB5 1964 was matured in a walnut brown Oloroso sherry butt, bottled at 49.6% alcohol by volume [99.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of acacia honey, […]
Tasmania-Based Lark Debuts New Blended Whisky
Tasmania-based Lark Distilling has released their first blended single malt whisky called Symphony No.1. Lark Distilling’s Symphony No.1 was bottled at 40.2% alcohol by volume [80.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of fresh mango, toasted pineapple and sweet Tasmanian apples dipped in toffee. Lark Distilling’s Symphony No.1 is being made available for $100 per 500ml bottle in Australia and via Lark Distilling’s website.
Brown-Forman Officially Seals Deal Of Canadian Mist/Early Times To Sazerac
Brown-Forman owner of Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve – has officially finalized their deal selling notable brands Canadian Mist and Early Times whiskies to Sazerac [owner of Buffalo Trace]. The deal was completed last week on July 31, 2020, and includes Sazerac’s acquisition of the Canadian Mist distillery in Collingwood, Canada. Kentucky whiskey Early Times was purchased by Brown-Forman in 1923 as the company’s first acquired brand and will celebrate […]
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