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
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 […]
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Kavalan Taiwanese Distillery Releases New Lán 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 after the Mandarin word for orchid. The expression is offered at 43% ABV in limited markets worldwide and was launched in Asia at the Hong Kong Whisky Festival, Korea Bar, and the Spirits Show. It was launched in Europe at Whisky Live Paris in September. […]
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 trade minister Douglas Alexander signed the agreement alongside Thai trade minister Pichai Naripthaphan on 18 September in Bangkok. Thailand and the UK are working to make it easier for Thai companies to import UK food and drink. Businesses will be able […]
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. Now Nikka whisky brand has stepped up a new corporation with Park Hyatt Hotel. The Drinks Business reported in February that significant investment was being made in Japan’s ski scene. The goal was to turn around the market for après ski, which has been neglected for […]
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 decanters of Glenfarclas 2000 are being made available for price points between $505 and $615.
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 distribution across Europe with its Bourbon, Rye, and other whiskey selections. According to Spirit Business, Templeton is now available in the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Kazakhstan, and Israel. The company has also secured distribution agreements with Fine Brands in Sweden and Bar Media in Croatia […]
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 distillery’s dedication to craftsmanship and dedication to providing visitors with an unforgettable experience. The Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery offers enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the art of whisky-making. Enjoy a welcome at the visitor center, where visitors learn the distillery’s rich history. Each step of the […]
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 sherry casks from González Byass, then bottled at 52.8% alcohol by volume [105.6 proof] and […]
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 distribute Ardnahoe throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, and the US. With this strategic partnership, MONARQ will leverage its established distribution network and market expertise. The process will introduce Ardnahoe’s distinctive Islay single malt to whisky lovers and connoisseurs worldwide. A distillery owned and operated independently, Ardnahoe is the […]
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 approval. Edrington’s brand portfolio includes the whiskies The Macallan and The Glenrothes, as well as Brugal rum and Wyoming whiskey. Yesterday, Edrington said the disposals are “the next stage of our mission to craft exceptional ultra-premium spirits”. The distillery communicated through its subsidiary the […]
The Devil Drinks Oloroso – This Is Halloween
Several spooky drams have been released by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society for Halloween, and if you are a fan of sherried whisky then try this one. Chief among these is The Devil Drinks Oloroso. In a dark abyss where barrels are sent to repent, ‘The Devil Drinks Oloroso’ is a 16 Year Old Mannochmore whisky distilled in 2006. The whiskey spent 13 years in a bourbon hogshead before a […]
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, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, there are plenty of chilling Halloween whiskies. One very popular spooky spirit is the Ardbeg 5 Year Old Wee Beastie. It is evident by the name of this fiery dram. The spirit tastes of coffee, fennel, and tree sap on the […]
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 since 1733, and he joined the business before studying fermentation techniques at Osaka Technical School. Amidst the economic turmoil after the First World War, Settsu Shuzo abandoned its whiskey production plans. Shinjiro Torii of Kotobukiya (later renamed Suntory) hired Taketsuru to oversee the […]
Ballantine’s 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 Edition design features Lennon’s official logo, self-portrait sketch and iconography. Both of the Ballantine’s True […]
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 and 14-year-old whiskies, it added two new age-stated offerings – a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old. The new releases will complement the distillery’s existing aged expressions, Bladnoch 19-year-old and 30-year-old. Inspired by the distillery’s 207-year heritage and whisky-making history, Bladnoch’s maturing stocks will be available everywhere. Bottled at 46.7% […]
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 work of The Maclean Foundation (TMF), Glen Scotia has donated a specially selected first-fill Bourbon cask to the charity. Nearly 2,000 Madagascarans have already benefited from this charity founded by Scotch whisky expert Charles Maclean MBE and his three sons, Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan. With […]
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 offer notes of their trademark smoke. Ardbeg 17 Years Old is being made available exclusively […]
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