Glenmorangie Triples Down On Cask Reserve
Highland distillery Glenmorangie is tripling down on casks as they have released a single malt called Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve that has been matured in three different casks: bourbon, new charred oak and rye. Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve was bottled at 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof) and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, […]
Last Drop Distillers Rolls Out 3 Unique Spirits in 2024 Edition
Age, flavor, whisky – these are common words in any celebration chatter and this year has received a new impulse for whisky libraries. Last Drop Distillers has added three special expressions to its 2024 special edition. The spirits reveal a rich lore in their creation trail that will ignite enthusiasts for years. Featuring a 44.8% […]
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Single Pot Still Whisky – Have You Tried It?
Earlier this week, Scottish distillery InchDairnie released a Scottish Single Pot Still whisky. The historic event marks the first in a century for a Scotland-based distillery. The company is producing a line of special spirits edition called PrinLaws Collection. Nonetheless, very few people have heard of single pot still whisky, and even fewer have tried it. Have you? On the other hand, you may have already tried it, without knowing. […]
Molson Coors Purchases Blue Run Spirits
Brewing behemoth Molson Coors created the Coors Spirits Company and has made their first acquisition foray into the spirits industry with the purchase of Kentucky-based bourbon and rye whiskey producer Blue Run Spirits. Blue Run Spirits will join Five Trail Blended American Whiskey [launched in 2021] and Barmen 1873 Bourbon [launched in 2022] as members of the newly created Coors Spirits Company. Blue Run was founded in October 2020, sold […]
The Artisanal Spirits Company launches Taiwan Subsidary
The Artisanal Spirits Company has successfully launched a new subsidiary in Taiwan. The group which operates the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, continues its Asian expansion project. The SMWS has long sought better trading options within the Taiwanese market. In the past, it relied on third-party agreements and distribution umbrellas. However, the new subsidiary grants it direct access to the humongous market. According to estimates published by the International Wine & […]
Aussies Mr. Black And Starward Collab On Whisky Liqueur
A pair of popular Australian spirits producers – Mr. Black and Starward – have collaborated to create Double Cacao, a limited edition whisky and coffee-based liqueur. As their contribution to the collab, Mr. Black offers infused cacao nibs from Tanzania along with their coffee liqueur, which is then blended with Starward’s gold medal-winning Peated Finish whisky to produce the Double Cacao liqueur. The resulting product is said to offer — […]
SWA Clinches Another Scotch Whisky Protection
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has achieved landmark scotch whisky protection in Hong Kong. The license grants the organization trademark protection for the ‘scotch whisky’ category of whiskies. As a result, the term ‘Scotch whisky‘ may only be used for whisky produced in Scotland. In addition, any whisky bearing the label must be blended with Scotch ingredients. At the same time, must be matured in Scotland for at least three […]
The Glenlivet Gives A Reason To Twist And Shout With Twist & Mix
The Glenlivet has released Twist & Mix – their range of ready-to-serve whisky-based cocktails – featuring Vessl cap technology which, upon twisting to open, sprays “natural flavors” into The Glenlivet single malt whisky contained within the container. The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails are debuting with a pair of classic cocktails – an Old Fashioned and a New Manhattan. The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Old Fashioned is said to offer […]
The Macallan Brings Folio 7 To Travel Retail Venues
The Macallan has released Folio 7 as part of their Archival Series [a series originating in 2015 which showcases advertising campaigns of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s] which will be available exclusively in select worldwide travel retail venues. The Macallan Folio 7 is a single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to offer notes of apple, milk chocolate, orange peel, pear, raisins […]
Beam Suntory to Distribute Ardray Whisky Worldwide
The global whisky distillery and distributor, Beam Suntory, will be distributing its Ardray whisky brand worldwide. The company’s decision to send Adray to the global market follows success in the four largest whisky zones. Earlier, Ardray whisky was only available in four cities: London, Los Angeles, New York, and Shanghai. However, quoting robust sales and high consumer demand in the US, England, and China, Suntory has decided to go worldwide. […]
Kavalan Whisky Debuts with Style in Cananda
Taiwanese whisky distillery Kavalan Whisky has reached an agreement with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to distribute its brands in Ontario. Kavalan struck an impressive deal that allowed it to sell three of its whisky brands in the Canadian province. Canadians will be able to expand their Kavalan Whisky collections at more affordable prices and from nearby liquor stores. Although Kavalan whisky is sold throughout Canada, most of […]
Bladnoch Has New Ultra-Rare Trio Of Whiskies
Lowland distillery Bladnoch – aka, the oldest working Scotch distillery – has released a trio of ‘ultra-rare’ single malt whiskies called The Samhla Collection [Samhla derived from the Scots Gaelic word meaning ‘symbol’ or ‘likeness’] that is intended to showcase three generations of Bladnoch’s history, which was revived in 2015 after a 200+ year history. The Samhla Collection is extremely limited – even more so in the Scotch world of […]
Whisky in a Can – WHo Is Doing It?
Whisky in a can! Some of the world’s largest whisky distilleries and bottlers are turning to cans. Just as six-pack beer snacked on the shelves, whiskies are now available. Whisky distilleries all over the globe are swiping up new ways to deliver whisky. This time they are upping the competition to beer and sodas. In June this year, top Japanese distillery and bottler, Suntory, flushed out a new display for […]
Chivas Adds Some Irish To The Blender
Old school brand Chivas Regal has created a new blend – Chivas Regal 13 Irish Whiskey Cask – that includes some Irish whiskey in the mix. Chivas Extra 13 Irish Whiskey Cask is a traditional Chivas Regal blend of Scotch whiskies but with the added twist of a portion of the blend being finished for an undisclosed amount of time in unnamed Irish whiskey casks Chivas Extra 13 Irish Whiskey […]
Craigellachie Makes 37 Year Old Available
Speyside distillery Craigellachie has recently made available to a wider market a limited edition 37-year-old single malt Scotch whisky called Craigellachie 37 Years Old Bourbon Cask, after initially only being available in travel retail venues in Germany, the Netherlands and Turkey. Craigellachie 37 Years Old Bourbon Cask was initially aged in re-fill casks before being further matured in first-fill bourbon casks, bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume [93 proof] and […]
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