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
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 […]
More Auto Sports
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. […]
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 matured in a combination of European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks, bottled at 43% alcohol […]
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 innovations and artistry in the industry. In this report, we examine the techniques, ingredients, and aging processes that define the gold medal-winning Japanese whiskies of 2024. From rare ingredients to aging environments, find out what the best Japanese whiskies are. Ideally, this story should cover […]
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 stakeholder in October. According to Macht, he was introduced to Next Century Spirits and the brand about 18 months ago, and he’s been intrigued by the brand ever since. Bear Fight is produced by Next Century Spirits and backed by Family […]
Milroy’s 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 release from the distillery. The company was founded by John “Jack” Milroy and his brother, Wallace, in 1964. The Heavily Peated 13 Years Old represents the culmination of a 13-year aging process at Jura Island Distillery. It is finished in first-fill Jamaican rum casks from Monymusk Distillery […]
Recent Comments