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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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 […]
Bowmore Adds Duo To Timeless Series
Islay distillery Bowmore has added a pair of limited edition Scotch whiskies – a 29-year-old and a 33-year-old – to their Timeless Series. Bowmore Timeless 29 Year Old was matured in both sherry-seasoned European oak casks along with ex-bourbon American oak barrels filled in 1991 and 1992, bottled at a cask strength of 53.7% alcohol by volume [107.4 proof] and is said to offer notes of raisins, bitter orange, cherry […]
Kavalan Whisky Distillery Goes to Whisky Live Paris Festival
Taiwanese distillery, Kavalan, has joined tons of whisky brands that will showcase their products at the Whisky Live Paris. The whisky festival will run from October 21 – 23, 2023. After a gear sabbatical due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Whisky Live Paris will unleash hundreds of whisky expressions to visitors. The Kavalan brand will boast some of its rarest and most recent spirits to the French. All visitors can taste […]
Russell’s Reserve Goes To Camp Nelson F
After first visiting Camp Nelson C, Russell’s Reserve Bourbon is going to the Camp Nelson F warehouse for the second installment in their Single Rickhouse Collection. Russell’s Reserve Camp Nelson F is from Camp Nelson Rickhouse F, which was built in the 1940s and sits lower than other rickhouses on the grounds as well as closer to the nearby Kentucky River. For this release, barrels were selected from floors four […]
Yamazaki Distillery to Reopen With Grand Tours
On November 1, 2003, Suntory Spirits will reopen its Japanese whisky distillery to the public. The company will host two distillery tours to showcase the newly renovated facilities. Earlier this year, the company disclosed its plan to invest over US$77 million in improving its Yamazaki Distillery. The renovations are planned as part of the company’s 100th anniversary. Suntory founded the distillery in 1923, becoming the first distillery in Japan. The […]
Tullibardine Brings Out 18 Year Old
Tullibardine has released Tullibardine 18 Year Old – an 18-year-old single malt – to their Signature collection. Tullibardine 18 Year Old was initially matured in both first-fill bourbon as well as sherry casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to offer notes of brown sugar, caramel, cinnamon, cream soda, ginger, nutmeg and and vanilla. Tullibardine 18 Year Old is being made available worldwide for $110 […]
Abingdon Distillery – From Garage to Silver
The interesting story of how Abingdon Distillery moved from a home garage business to an award-winning whisky. The company’s first single malt whisky won a silver medal. A family-run whisky distillery in Abingdon has become the center of attention after the World Whisky Masters crowned it category leader for New Make and donned it a silver medal. According to a report by the Oxford Mail, company founder, and chief distiller, […]
Lion Brass Distillery Rolls Out Singapore Whisky
Lion Brass Distillery has widened its drinks portfolio with the addition of its first Singapore whisky. The company has been producing gin and now has added the whisky to its brand. According to the Drink Business, the distillery was started back in 2018 by Jamie Koh. The Scotch whisky was completely elaborated in Singapore and has become the first expression produced by the distillery. Brass Lion Distillery Works With the […]
Torabhaig Returns To Legacy Series With Batch Strength
Torabhaig Distillery – located on the Isle of Skye – has released the latest Legacy Series limited edition whisky with a batch strength single malt, Torabhaig Allt Gleann Batch Strength. Torabhaig’s Legacy Series showcases the journey of whisky up to 10 years old. Torabhaig Allt Gleann Batch Strength was matured in American oak first-fill bourbon barrels and re-fill whisky barrels for more than five years, bottled at cask strength of […]
Stirling Distillery Makes Historic Debut
Stirling Distillery has carved its space in Scottish whisky history by re-igniting the whisky production flames in Stirling after 171 years. The has been without a distillery for more than seventeen decades. There hasn’t been a fresh batch of whiskey distilled in the city since 1852 when the original Stirling Distillery closed its doors. The first brewing mash was carried out on October 3, 2023, with the first gravity reading […]
Whisky Live Returns to Hong Kong
The Whisky Live tasting show will be opened to the public this October after years of private hosting. The program which allows the public to try over 500 whiskies will re-open its doors this year. The last Whisky Live Hong Kong was held in 2019 and was hosted as a private tasting last year. This was due to the pandemic that postponed the public whisky festival for years. The Grand […]
The Glenrothes Distillery Launches Philos Whisky Decanter
Scotch whisky distillery The Glenrothes has created a new whisky decanter, Philos. The luxury distillery which caters to yachters and sailing has expanded its whisky gadgets with the new item. The Philos gimbal decanter was created to hold the finest whisky at sea so that every drop can be saved. It is an elegant object designed for the most luxurious yachts. Philos combines precision craftsmanship with contemporary design. The making […]
Bowmore Sells Oldest Whisky for £562,500
The Distillers One of One auction racked up another impressive sale where the Bowmore STAC stole the moment with a record sale price. The whisky auction is being held at Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, in partnership with Sotheby’s. The 41% ABV rare single malt was distilled in 1962 and stored in oak hogsheads in the distillery’s No.1 Vault. It was presented in an unusual vessel modeled after the island’s surroundings. […]
The GlenAllachie Trumps Peated Single Malt Whisky
The GlenAllachie is debuting a new peated single malt Scotch whisky this month. The new whisky brand is crowned Meikle Tòir and has become the latest in the company’s new horizon of tastes. The distillery has been producing over 100,000 Litres of peated alcohol every year since the first season in 2018. The season runs for six weeks and uses peat from St. Fergus. Meikle Tòir Peated Whisky 2023 Edition […]
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