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
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 […]
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Michter’s Crowned The 2024 World’s Most Admired Whiskey
Legendary distillers from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, and other countries are featured on Drinks International’s recently released 2024 list of the World’s Most Admired Whiskies. The Louisville-based company Michter’s, which produces American whiskey, rye, and bourbon, has topped the top 50 list for the second year in a row. The rankings reflect the highest level of success in the whisky trade. Voting is done by an Academy of consumers, journalists, bartenders, […]
House of Delamain Celebrates 200 Years with New Whisky
The House of Delamain presents L’Edition Rare du Bicentenaire as part of its celebrations for its 200th anniversary. The mix is made up of five great cognacs from the Grande Champagne region. The 10-liter dame-Jeanne bottle that this drop comes in shows 200 years of skill. Founded in 1824, the family’s quest for the best cognac has been influenced by explorations of the natural world. This has led the House […]
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 released by Just Drinks on Wednesday. The facility’s plans were initially revealed in 2022 as a component of Diageo’s sustainability plan, “Spirit of Progress.” On 400 acres of industrially zoned land, the project was supposed to include carbon-neutral distilling, blending, and warehousing facilities. […]
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 Bourbon. A premium 90-proof pure American bourbon, Pendleton 1910 Bourbon is matured in char White American Oak barrels for ten years. Made with a combination of high and low rye bourbons, it is proofed using glacier-fed spring water from Mount Hood in Oregon. This 10-year-old […]
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 volume [119 proof] and is said to offer notes of apple, apricot, orange, pear, pineapple […]
Ballantine’s 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 whiskies from Strathclyde Distillery to create the expression, which was named Ballantine’s Single Distillery. For many years, the Glasgow-based grain distillery has been a major component in Ballantine’s blends. The new single grain offering is supposed to have sweet and flowery flavors like white peach, burnt pineapple, […]
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 the construction of Ardgowan. Laura Davies comes to Ardgowan as the distillery manager after over a decade at The Welsh Whisky Company (Penderyn). Impressively, she played a crucial role in increasing the company’s turnover from £10 million to £23 million in just seven years. […]
Women Invade Whisky Industry in India’s 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 both in consumption and production of beer, wine, and whisky. This article delves into an uptick in trends related to India’s spirit culture. When asked if there are stereotypes about women and whiskey in India, whiskey lover Garima Singh laughed as she recounted an […]
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 course, Octomore’s signature peat smoke. Bruichladdich Octomore Series 15 Ten Aged Years is being made […]
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 new 50% ABV single barrel Bourbons in OBSF, OESK, and OESO. Four Roses Single Barrel […]
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 business plan that will include a community center. Diageo’s investment will be phased over nine years, in order to make China a whisky leader. The YunTuo Single Malt Whisky Distillery is located at 2,100 meters above sea level, where the climate is temperate, and […]
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 now taste Kavalan’s single malts, including the Solist series, exclusively at Sliquors, Victoria Island, Lagos. Nigeria’s dynamic spirit market is witnessing a rise in demand for premium whisky, which is expected to reach 9.89 million liters by 2027. The research forms the basis for the distillery’s entrance into the African […]
Get to Christmas with Drinks by the Dram Whisky Calendars
Fire up this festive season’s selection of premium advent calendars from Drinks by the Dram. You can swap chocolates for tasty drams and tipples. find the best Dram Whisky Calendars. There’s a 30ml wax-sealed dram behind every door, a delightful surprise every day in December. Whether you’re an experienced whisky fan or a newbie, these calendars offer great value, up to 40% off the price of buying each dram separately. […]
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, pears and pecan pie. The Glenrothes 15-Year-Old is being made available in the UK for […]
Compass Box Rolls Out Secrets of Smoke
Known as Secrets of Smoke, the new blend from Compass Box combines sweetness with peat smoke. The company uses a combination of Caol Ila single malt and Palo Cortado Sherry butts. The blend breaks down the layers and flavors of peated Scotch. Peat Monster’s core range mixes Caol Ila and Laphroaig whiskies aged in oak barrels with 1% Highland malt. Laphroaig is finished in Marsala barrels, while Compass Box’s Peat […]
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 Kingsmalt is gaining fans in major cities around the world. Despite being lesser known to the general public, the brand is now noted for its unique high-end whisky collections. Industry observers speculate that this may represent a shift in preferences among select consumer groups. […]
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