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 was tested at the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery in Osaka by Beam Suntory and Supercritical Solutions. As a traditional distilling method, direct firing is heated by flame rather than indirect heating by steam […]
Michter’s 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 […]
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Macallan Set to Auction Most Expensive Whisky
Whisky distillery brand Macallan will auction one of its most expensive and oldest whiskies this November 18. The 97-year whisky is the second of 40 bottles to be auctioned. Sotheby’s has announced that a bottle of single malt whisky from The Macallan distillery will be auctioned next month with an estimated price of £1.2m. According to the article, The Macallan 1926 has been regarded as one of the most highly […]
Ardray Arrives In The USA
Beam-Suntory-owned Ardray – a blended Scotch whisky – has officially arrived on USA shores after previously only being available in London and Shanghai. Ardray blended Scotch whisky is a blend of whiskies from Beam-Suntory-owned distilleries including Ardmore, Auchentoshan, Bowmore, Glen Garioch and Laphroaig combined with Edrington-owned brands Glenrothes, Highland Park, The Macallan and others and was bottled at 48% alcohol by volume [96 proof]. Ardray blended Scotch whisky is being […]
Jean-Claude Van Damme Launches New Irish Whiskey
Action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme is launching a new Irish whiskey venture. The actor is now a partner in the Irish distillery which launched on Wednesday, October 18. 2023. As part of his latest venture, martial arts screen legend Jean-Claude Van Damme landed in Belfast as the co-owner of a new Irish whiskey brand. The actor (63) has launched Old Oak Irish whiskey with Derry man Kevin Carson, among others. […]
Glenfiddich Distillery Releases Special Edition Exclusive to UK
Luxury Scotch distillery Glenfiddich has launched a limited edition whisky to the UK market. The exclusive expression forms part of the brand’s Archive Collection. Glenfiddich Whisky Archive Collection As part of the Archive Collection, Glenfiddich has released whiskies dating back to 1973, 1984, and 1987. The 1973 whisky has been taken from a refilled American Oak cask and is limited to only 83 bottles. Featuring layers of woody beeswax, lemon […]
Molson Coors And Coca Cola Collab On Peace Hard Tea
Molson Coors and Coca-Cola have collaborated to produce Peace Hard Tea – an alcohol-infused creation of the Coca-Cola-owned Peace Iced Tea brand. Peace Hard Tea is 5% alcohol by volume [10 proof] and is offered in three flavors – Freedom of Peach, More Peace More Lemon, and Really Really Razzy. Peace Hard Tea is being made available in 24-ounce cans, initially in the southeast USA this month, but with plans […]
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Sets Guinness World Record
2023 has been a year full of record-breaking whisky feats. From the largest bottle of Scotch whisky to most participants in an online whisky-tasting event. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating its new Guinness World Record. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Edinburgh, has become the latest world record holder after amassing more than 447 people in an online whisky-tasting event. The event which was attended by whisky enthusiasts […]
Buffalo Trace Rolls Out Antique Collection 2023
In autumn, some of the country’s most respected spirits producers release limited-edition blends. The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is one such release. It’s no secret that Buffalo Trace has been around for a long time, founded in 1869. The Antique Collection is important in making Buffalo Trace Distillery a renowned whiskey maker. This brand of spirits was launched in 2000 as a showcase of historic brands with full flavors and […]
Mexican Corn Whisky Launches in US Markets
A new Mexican corn whisky has entered the US drinks market. Known as Gran Maizal, the corn-based spirit is drawn from the ancestral heritage of Mexico. The new Mexican whiskey, founded by Cesar Ayala and Gonzalo de la Pezuela, is crafted from ingredients from ancient Mexico. It will support small-scale farmers while promoting maize biodiversity. The partners are owners of the Mexican distillery Destileria La Vibora in Merida In a press […]
Phenomenal Rye Emerges From California
Laguna Beach, California-based Phenomenal Spirits has their inaugural rye whiskey – RY3 Cask Strength Cigar Series. Phenomenal Spirits RY3 Cask Strength Cigar Series was finished in a trio of casks — rum, Madeira and Naranja (orange) – then, subsequently aged in toasted French oak staves. The series is targeted at ‘Bourbon and rye aficionados, cigar enthusiasts and whiskey collectors alike’. Phenomenal Spirits RY3 Cask Strength Cigar Series is being made […]
Balblair Unveils 21 Years Old
Highland distillery Balblair has released 21 Years Old – a single malt whisky for their core range of whiskies. Balblair 21 Years Old was initially matured for 15 years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, before being sent on its way to Oloroso sherry-seasoned Spanish oak butts for the remaining six years of its maturation process when it was then bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said […]
Rod Stewart Partnered With Duncan Frew to launch New Whisky Brand
Legendary rockstar Rod Stewart joined hands with Duncan Frew and Loch Lomond Distillery to launch a new whisky brand. The spirit known as Wolfie’s is live in many European countries. Although Rod Stewart might not become a Tequila fan anytime soon, he is certainly a lot more than a whisky fan. The famous rock singer and Wolfie’s CEO Duncan Frew unveiled a blended Scotch whisky this May (2023). Developed over […]
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