Torbahaig Unveils Fourth In Legacy Series
Isle of Skye-based Torabhaig Distillery has released Sound of Sleat – the fourth single malt Scotch whisky in their Legacy Series and named after the distillery’s home peninsula. Torabhaig Sound of Sleat has been matured in ex-bourbon and new American oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to produce […]
Where There’s Fire There’s Smokehead 15-Year-Old
Islay-based Smokehead has released a 15-year-old single malt whisky – making it Smokehead’s oldest single malt available [after their Extra Black 18-year-old was previously discontinued]. Smokehead 15-year-old single malt whisky was bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of citrus, vanilla and, of course, peat smoke. Smokehead 15-year-old […]
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Ardbeg Leads Whisky Tourism Destinations
A rating system is available for all operating distillery visitor centers in Scotland. It is based on 15 different metrics, including cost, number of experiences, visitor reviews, amenities, and whisky awards. Known as the Whisky Travel Index, it has selected Ardbeg as its top whisky tourism destination. The collaboration between the popular London bar Milroy’s of Soho and Good Brothers has given rise to this tourist guide. Throughout the UK, […]
Glengoyne Offers White Oak Whiskies
Glengoyne Distillery has released a pair of whiskies – Glengoyne White Oak and Glengoyne White Oak 24-Year-Old – as part of their introductory White Oak range featuring whiskies matured in American first-fill bourbon and virgin oak casks. Glengoyne White Oak was matured in the aforementioned American first-fill bourbon and virgin oak casks, bottled at 47.8% alcohol by volume [95.6 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, ginger and […]
Single Cask Adds 8 New Taste Master to Whisky Panel
With over 3000 casks stored in a warehouse in Glenrothes, The Single Cask has selected eight whisky experts to become their first-ever Taste Masters to help with the noshing, tasting, bottling, and creation of their single cask whiskies. A Fife-based business, The Single Cask sets out to simplify the process of selecting a whisky by categorizing its bottles into five mood categories: cheerful, playful, bold, curious, and easy-going. In collaboration […]
Mackmyra Swedish Whisky Taps Summerton Whisky Club as Distributor
Mackmyra Swedish whisky will be distributed by Summerton Whiskey Club in the UK starting in January. It will release a new “core range” including Svensk Ek and Svensk Rök single malts. Svensk Rök single malts will be available in 700ml bottles. his year, the distiller left the UK market and is now back with its “updated” range. The Swedish distiller was founded in 1998 and launched its first whiskies in […]
Atom Group – 3 Whisky Distillers Return Home
Atom Group and its subsidiaries, Master of Malt, Atom Brands, and Maverick Drinks, were sold back to Atom Group’s founder. Occurring six years after the company was bought for an undisclosed amount by AB InBev. According to the Spirit Business, AB InBev’s ZX Ventures acquired Atom Group in April 2018 from founder Justin Petszaft. Master of Malt calls itself the “number one online whisky retailer in the world”. Offering vintage […]
Tomatin Unveils Trio Of Whiskies In Sherry Collection
Highland distillery Tomatin has released a limited edition trio of single malt whiskies which they are calling The Sherry Collection, using sherry butts of Manzanilla, Palo Cortado, and Pedro Ximénez (PX) sourced from Jerez in Spain in the maturation process. Tomatin’s Manzanilla Edition was finished for two years in Manzanilla butts, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume (92 proof), is said to offer notes of grapefruit, maple and walnut and […]
Seven Hills Whisky Festival to Showcase Over 200 Whiskies
It’s a fun day out if you’re a whisky enthusiast. If the first thing you do when entering a bar is examine the whisky menu, you should check out an event near Derby. It’s the annual Seven Hills Whisky festival and this year, fans can taste over 200 spirits from all over the world. Named after the seven hills that Sheffield was developed on, the debut event will take place […]
Wolfie’s Whisky – Rod Stewart’s Spirit Turns 1 Year Old
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sir Rod Stewart surprised fans last night with a surprise appearance at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, the swanky speakeasy and live music hot spot at The Cosmopolitan. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, Rod Stewart celebrated his award-winning Wolfie’s Whisky one-year anniversary. At the same time, honoring his upcoming 200th show. More so, the conclusion of his epic 13-year residency “Rod Stewart – The […]
Knob Creek Mixes It Up With Bourbon + Rye
Knob Creek has released a bourbon and rye combination which they have also bottled at a higher proof and calling Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Kentucky Blended Straight Whiskey. Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Kentucky Blended Straight Whiskey mixes 70% of their seven-year-old rye and 30% of their nine-year-old bourbon to produce a concoction which they have bottled at 53% alcohol by volume [106 proof] and is said to offer […]
Amrut Distillery Crowned the “Best Distillery in the World” 2024
Amrut Distillery was crowned the “Best Distillery in the World” – Asian Whisky at the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition. Amrut maintains its position as a leader in the premium spirits market with over 350 awards to its name. As reported by Mamoru Tsuchiya, the Tokyo Spirits Competition is renowned for its judging panel consisting of over 200 experts. Amrut Fusion’s victory over these distinguished single malts is yet […]
3 Top Whiskies Now Available at Unbeatble Price
Every whisky enthusiast has a sweet tooth, or more like a weasel’s nose and growling palette searching for great deals. The best spirits at unbeatable price. Here are 3 top whiskies offers out just now that will thrill your nose and linger on your palette. Compass Box – Orchard House Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Since being founded in 2000, Compass Box has become a firm industry favorite as an independent […]
Old Forester Offers 117 Rum Finish Bourbon
Old Forester has unveiled a limited release from their experimental 117 Series dubbed Old Forester 117 Series: Rum Finish, which was placed in casks that had previously held rum for a minimum of four years, lending it notes of rich tropical fruit and coconut. Old Forester 117 Series: Rum Finish was finished in the aforementioned rum casks for approximately six months before being bottled at 47.5% alcohol by volume [95 […]
Whisky in the Spotlight at the World Whisky Masters 2024
Last month the world whisky industry came under evaluation once again. Every year, distillers from across the globe vie for top places in the single malt sector. This year, the latest iteration of the World Whisky Masters competition was held at Stereo in London’s Covent Garden in July. To crown the winners, seven panels of judges gathered for the 2024 blind-tasting competition. Notably, the first panel consisted of Ian Wisniewski, […]
The Macallan Pops Up In LA
The Macallan has collaborated with DFS Group and Los Angeles World Airports to produce a pop-up space that will run through November 2024 at Tom Bradley International Terminal in Los Angeles International Airport. The pop-up space is an ‘immersive and sensorial experience’ based on the collage art created by graphic designer David Carson for The Macallan Colour Collection. The five-expression collection, launched in 2023, celebrates the brand’s commitment to natural […]
Ki One – Korea Debuts First Single Malt Whiky in UK
Whisky enthusiasts across the UK will wet their palettes for the first in a Korean single malt whisky. Spearheaded by the Pernod Ricard-owned The Whisky Exchange, Korea’s first single malt whisky, Ki One, will hit the UK drinks market. The spirit will retail exclusively by the retail starting August 1. “We’re always on the lookout for up-and-coming distilleries from all over the world, so when we had the opportunity to […]
Glenmorangie Flies New 12-Year-Old Flag
The popular Glenmorangie distillery has replaced its flagship 10-year-old single malt whisky – dubbed, The Original – with a 12-year-old single malt. The Glenmorangie Original 12 Years Old was bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to offer notes of honey, orange, peach and vanilla. The Glenmorangie Original 12 Years Old is being made available for $50 per bottle.
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