Knob Creek Gets Super Bowl Bourbon Recommendation
Super Bowl winning quarterback Eli Manning gave his endorsement to Knob Creek Single Barrel Cask Strength as it becomes Manning’s Bold Pick: 2026 Batch. Knob Creek Single Barrel Cask Strength 2026 Batch was bottled in a range between 56.1% to 60.8% alcohol by volume [112.2 to 121.6 proof] and is said to contain the ubiquitous […]
Uncle Nearest Receives Investor Suitors
Beleaguered Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey Distillery is on the receiving end of acquisition interest from Georgia-based investor group NexGen 2780. Uncle Nearest currently has debts totaling over $108 million after being placed in receivership in August 2025 from founders Fawn and Keith Weaver. If approved, NexGen2780 – which consists of both individuals and institutions – […]
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Bruichladdich Adds Some Peat To Octomore 15 Series
Islay distillery, Bruichladdich, has added a super-heavily peated single malt whisky to their Octomore 15 Series. Bruichladdich Octomore Series 15 Ten Aged Years has been distilled from 100% Scottish Concerto barley and malted to 107 PPM, bottled at 52.2% alcohol by volume [104.4 proof] and is said to offer notes of cinnamon, coffee and, of course, Octomore’s signature peat smoke. Bruichladdich Octomore Series 15 Ten Aged Years is being made […]
Four Roses Goes Single Barrel
Kentucky-based bourbon distiller Four Roses is adding four single barrel bottlings – OBSV, OBSF, OESK and OESO – to their Single Barrel Collection as their way of celebrating the 20th anniversary of their single barrel production. whiskey by expanding the range with three new recipes. Alongside the flagship expression, OBSV, Four Roses will feature three new 50% ABV single barrel Bourbons in OBSF, OESK, and OESO. Four Roses Single Barrel […]
Diageo Unveils Huge Chinese Whisky Distillery
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 […]
Kavalan Single Malt Whisky Rumbles to Nigeria
In partnership with Arzeh Integrated Limited, Kavalan, a Taiwanese whisky distiller, announced its debut in Nigeria. Nigerian whisky lovers can now taste Kavalan’s single malts, including the Solist series, exclusively at Sliquors, Victoria Island, Lagos. Nigeria’s dynamic spirit market is witnessing a rise in demand for premium whisky, which is expected to reach 9.89 million liters by 2027. The research forms the basis for the distillery’s entrance into the African […]
Get to Christmas with Drinks by the Dram Whisky Calendars
Fire up this festive season’s selection of premium advent calendars from Drinks by the Dram. You can swap chocolates for tasty drams and tipples. find the best Dram Whisky Calendars. There’s a 30ml wax-sealed dram behind every door, a delightful surprise every day in December. Whether you’re an experienced whisky fan or a newbie, these calendars offer great value, up to 40% off the price of buying each dram separately. […]
The Glenrothes Unveils 15 Year Old
Speyside distillery, The Glenrothes, has debuted a 15-year-old single malt whisky to add to their core range, joining the existing 18- and 25-year-old whiskies. The Glenrothes 15-Year-Old was matured exclusively in European oak sherry-seasoned casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to offer notes of dark chocolate, ginger, orange marmalade, pears and pecan pie. The Glenrothes 15-Year-Old is being made available in the UK for […]
Compass Box Rolls Out Secrets of Smoke
Known as Secrets of Smoke, the new blend from Compass Box combines sweetness with peat smoke. The company uses a combination of Caol Ila single malt and Palo Cortado Sherry butts. The blend breaks down the layers and flavors of peated Scotch. Peat Monster’s core range mixes Caol Ila and Laphroaig whiskies aged in oak barrels with 1% Highland malt. Laphroaig is finished in Marsala barrels, while Compass Box’s Peat […]
The Kingsmalt Whisky Grows Global Presence
With its exclusive collections like Crownline and Legacy of Kings, The Kingsmalt is gaining global attention among elite circles. As a single malt whisky brand, The Kingsmalt is gaining fans in major cities around the world. Despite being lesser known to the general public, the brand is now noted for its unique high-end whisky collections. Industry observers speculate that this may represent a shift in preferences among select consumer groups. […]
The Macallan Reveals Final Anniversary Single Malt
The Macallan released a limited edition single malt Scotch whisky – A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera – as their third and final release of the year in their A Night on Earth Series and celebration of their 200th anniversary. The Macallan A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera was matured in a combination of European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks, bottled at 43% alcohol […]
The World Whiskies Awards 2024 – Japanese Whiskies
According to the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, Japanese whisky continues to grab attention on the world stage. Japan’s gold medalists showcase some of the best innovations and artistry in the industry. In this report, we examine the techniques, ingredients, and aging processes that define the gold medal-winning Japanese whiskies of 2024. From rare ingredients to aging environments, find out what the best Japanese whiskies are. Ideally, this story should cover […]
Gabriel Macht Joins Bear Fight Whiskey
Gabriel Macht, best known for his role in Suits, has embarked on a new career path with Bear Fight Whiskey. He joined the brand as a creative partner and stakeholder in October. According to Macht, he was introduced to Next Century Spirits and the brand about 18 months ago, and he’s been intrigued by the brand ever since. Bear Fight is produced by Next Century Spirits and backed by Family […]
Milroy’s Celebrates 60 Years of Peated Whisky
Milroy’s, an independent retailer and bottler celebrating its 60th anniversary, has released Heavily Peated 13 Years Old. The whisky marks the first continuous release from the distillery. The company was founded by John “Jack” Milroy and his brother, Wallace, in 1964. The Heavily Peated 13 Years Old represents the culmination of a 13-year aging process at Jura Island Distillery. It is finished in first-fill Jamaican rum casks from Monymusk Distillery […]
Longmorn Debuts its Oldest Whisky
Chivas Brothers-owned Longmorn Distillery has unveiled its oldest expression, in the form of a 30-year-old single malt. The spirit is considered an icon of the Speyside distillery’s 130-year history. In addition, the 30-year-old follows last year’s Lost in Time collection 30-year-old Longmorn single cask expression. According to a report by Spirit Business, the new expression is aged for at least three decades in American oak barrels and bottled once a […]
MGP Ingredients to Scale Back Whisky Production
US producer MGP Ingredients plans to scale back its whiskey production and focus on its branded spirits business next year after sales plunged by double digits in the third quarter (Q3). In its financial results for Q3 2024, MGP confirmed its earlier forecast of a 24% decline in consolidated sales compared to last year. CEO David Bratcher said the company plans to decrease production and shift its focus to branded […]
The Macallan Unveils New Limited Edition Single Malt
As part of the celebrations for the Macallan bicentennial, a limited edition single malt has been launched. The new spirit is dubbed A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera. The Scotch whisky marks the brand’s third release under the A Night on Earth Series and concludes the brand’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The Macallan anniversary included activations, partnerships, and special releases. This single malt is inspired by southern Spanish […]
Tamdhu Adds Fourth To Cigar Malt Series
Speyside distillery Tamdhu has released Cigar Malt IV – the fourth addition to their Cigar Malt single malt batch series. Tamdhu Cigar Malt IV was matured in both Oloroso sherry casks and first-fill European oak sherry casks, bottled at 53.8% alcohol by volume [107.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of crème brûlée, ginger and plum and is, of course, designed to accompany a premium cigar. Tamdhu Cigar Malt […]
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