
Glenmorangie Unveils The Altus
Highland-based distillery Glenmorangie has unveiled a new 25-year-old single malt whisky called The Altus. Glenmorangie’s The Altus combines bourbon cask aged whiskies that have been finished in Malmsey Madeira wine casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to impart notes of mandarin, peach and pear. Glenmorangie’s The Altus 25 year […]

Isle Of Raasay Reveals Refreshed Marsala Casked Whisky
Isle of Raasay Distillery has released their Marsala cask aged single malt Scotch whisky. Isle of Raasay’s Marsala Cask Single Malt whisky was matured exclusively in rare Marsala Vergine casks from Sicily, bottled at 50.7% alcohol by volume [101.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, coffee and maple syrup. Only 12,300 bottles […]
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Teeling Rising To The Occasion
Dublin-based Irish whiskeymaker Teeling has released the third entry in their Rising Reserve Series of limited edition 21-year-old single malts. The third bottling in the Rising Reserve Series was aged for 18 years in ex-bourbon barrels, finished for three years in ex-ruby Port wine casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to offer notes of brown sugar, milk chocolate and orchard fruits. Only 6,000 bottles […]

DEWAR’S Double Double 38-Year-Old Whisky
Introducing DEWAR’S Double Double 38-Year-Old Whisky, the second release in the DEWAR’S Blended Scotch Whisky Collector’s Series. This single malt whisky pays tribute to the Northern Highlands, offering a rare, blended malt luxury whisky. The latest innovation follows DEWAR’s global rebrand, announced through the recent launch of its “Here’s to the Story” platform. This celebrates nearly 180 years of pioneering spirit and commitment to inspiring life’s most enriching discoveries. Developed […]

Whisky Exchange Releases 50 Year Old Karuizawa Marriage
The Whisky Exchange (TWE) Cabinet, has released a 50-year-old Karuizawa single malt whisky. Available only on TWE Cabinet, the Karuizawa Marriage combines two casks from the closed Japanese distillery Karuizawa. TWE Cabinet is a blockchain-enabled platform for whisky exchanges. This rare Japanese whisky follows the launch of The Glenlivet’s 50-year-old collection earlier this year. The first component of Karuizawa Marriage was distilled at the distillery in 1965 and bottled as […]

Michter’s 2024 Legacy Series Travels Across The Pond
Louisville, Kentucky-based Michter’s Distillery is crossing the pond to bring a pair of limited edition 2024 Legacy Series bourbons – Bomberger’s Declaration and Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash – to the UK market. The Michter’s Legacy Series celebrates the distillery founder – Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk [who founded Shenk’s Distillery in Pennsylvania] – with the Homestead bourbon being made using a portion of the previously distilled whiskey mash. The 2024 […]

Fred. Olsen Whisky Aged 103 Nights at Sea
According to a press release, Fred. Olsen limited-edition single malt whisky has been matured aboard the Borealis during the cruise line’s 103-night world cruise. The spirit is now available at the firm. Fred. Olsen Cruise Line and Adnams Distillery recently partnered to transport a cask in its final stages of maturement on a world cruise. The ocean’s movement added to the flavor of the spirit by increasing its interaction with […]

Russell’s Reserve Goes To Camp
Russell’s Reserve Bourbon goes to Camp Nelson B – the third entry in their Single Rickhouse series – and the highest ABV Russell’s Reserve has released to date at a whopping 60.1% [120.2 proof] alcohol by volume. The 2024 release comes from Camp Nelson Rickhouse B is claimed to have benefited from higher elevation and increased sun exposure. Russell’s Reserve’s Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson B Bourbon is bottled at 60.1% […]

Nikka Nine Decades – A Whisky Glass of Historic Flavors
There are more than 150 components of whiskies in Nikka Nine Decades, including old malts from Yoichi Distillery and Miyagikyo Distillery, new grain whiskies from Moji, Satsumastukasa, and matured grain whiskies from Nishinomiya. “The number of whiskies accumulated since the establishment of the company is tremendous, with an age gap of nearly 90 years,” chief whisky blender Hiromi Ozaki said. “I selected whiskies with outstanding characteristics among our reserves for […]
The Dalmore Debuts Portfolio Series
Highland-based distillery, The Dalmore, has collaborated with design museum V&A Dundee on the Portfolio Series – a new whisky series designed to celebrate young Scottish artists. The first entry in the Portfolio Series comprises a trio of single malt whiskies. Edinburgh-based artist, Fraser Gray, was selected for this year’s edition, with his interpretation of The Dalmore distillery. The Dalmore Portfolio Series No 1 (bottled at 46.8% alcohol by volume, 93.6 […]
Tamdhu Releases New Dedication Collection
This new release from Speyside’s Tamdhu Distillery is the first in a new series of whiskies dubbed the Dedication Collection. There are eight releases in the Dedication Collection; four in domestic markets and four in global travel retail. The 43 Years Old is a domestic release. Notably, three sherry oak casks are used to mature the Tamdhu 43 Years Old, demonstrating Tamdhu’s signature use of seasoned oak casks seasoned with […]
Whiskey Wash Relaunches as a Price Comparison Hub
With Whiskey Wash new platform, users can buy bottles of whisky at the lowest price, while retailers can find buyers without having to battle algorithms and ad spending. Mark Littler, owner of The Whiskey Wash, said: “The whisky market can be overwhelmingly complex and challenging to navigate. While most retailers and auctioneers provide excellent customer service and seamless order-to-delivery options, buyers often remain loyal due to the physical difficulty of […]
OurWhisky Unveils BCB Educational Program
The OurWhisky Foundation, Bar Convent Berlin’s official education partner, has released the schedule of educational talks for next week’s fair. In celebration of whisky being named the ‘spirit of honor’ at this year’s show, educational workshops, seminars, and panel discussions will highlight the category’s diversity in geographic origin, flavor, and those who make and sell it. Becky Paskin, founder of the OurWhisky Foundation and host of the Whisky Embassy, said: […]
SMWS Launches New Online Whisky Course
A new whisky course has been developed by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS). The Focus on Flavour course is released in partnership with The Edinburgh Whisky Academy (EWA). This online course and accompanying tasting pack are available to both SMWS members and nonmembers. New members can enroll for £75 while returning members can register for £75. In this course, students will learn how each part contributes to the final […]
Death And The Macallan Take Over Halekulani In Honolulu
New York-based cocktail bar Death & Company is collaborating with Edrington-owned The Macallan and instituting a “takeover” of Lewers Lounge in the iconic Halekulani hotel on Waikiki in Honolulu on the island of Oah’u in Hawai’i. The “takeover” – which begins on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7pm and ends the next day, Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 11pm – will consist of The Macallan single malt whiskies being featured […]
Gleneagles Celebrates 100th Anniversary
As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, iconic Scottish hotel Gleneagles has collaborated with Glenfiddich to create a 49-year-old single malt Scotch whisky. As a tribute to the intertwined history of Gleneagles and the Scotch nation, the release is inspired by the onset of rail travel in Scotland, which enabled key developments in the whisky industry. It is available exclusively at the hotel’s Still Room bottle shop on a pre-order […]
Scotch Whisky Distillries Celebrates 200th Anniversay – PT 2
Two hundred and fifty years ago, it was illegal to make Scotch whisky. Distilleries were forced to hide or were shuttered if discovered. Nevertheless, King George IV loved whisky. While visiting Scotland, he was impressed by its whisky distillers and introduced the Excise Act in 1823. It set licensing fees for stills, defined duty levels, and allowed warehouses to store whisky. Over 167 distilleries were licensed in 1824 but only […]
Scotch Whisky Distilleries Celebrate Bicentennial Year
2024 is an amazing year for whisky enthusiasts as six Scotch whisky distilleries celebrate their bicentennial year. These whisky makers have come a long way, faced unprecedented obstacles, and have ravaged the tide to this triumphant milestone. According to a report by The Spirit Business, 167 distilleries received operational licenses during the establishment of the new law. Out of these distilleries registered in 1824, the year after licensed distillation was […]
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