Guinness World Records has named Johnson Reserve, a whiskey manufacturer and maturation expert, The Greatest Variety of Flavours in a Whisky. A single cask of matured single malt traveled through a series of 33 distinct casks, giving the Scotch a “nuanced complexity,” according to the award, which recognizes the whisky’s “intricate” maturation and finishing procedure. Alexander Johnson, the proprietor of The Spirits Business, who has devoted over ten years of […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]