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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Artist in Residence Distillerie (AIR) has opened its second location in Hawkesbury. The company has previously operated in Gatineau. Pierre Mantha says the company will eventually expand internationally. “I want this to be a local distillery. So, this will be the local Ontario distillery,” owner Pierre Mantha tells CTV News Ottawa. “You have an advantage when you’re in Ontario – for LCBO, it’s easier to get in. LCBO is the […]

A new blended whisky from the House of Suntory has just been released,  the Hibiki 40 Years Old. This is the oldest blended whisky the company has ever released. The new Suntory exclusive blend includes whiskies from all three Suntory distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita. Each whisky is aged over 40 years to produce an aromatic and flavorful blend. Tasters described the spirit as the culmination of decades of expertise […]

Using Chivas Brothers whisky in combination with Japan’s Masuizumi sake brewery, Chivas Regal Takumi Reserve combines Chivas whisky with sake’s ‘unique and delicate’ flavors. Masuizumi is a Japanese sake brewery with headquarters in Toyama. This product was made with casks previously intended for the brand’s last collaboration with Masuizumi, Line 8888. These ex-Chivas oak casks were filled with sake before they arrived back in Scotland for the final distillation. Sandy […]