On the one hand, Glenfiddich offers affordable age-statement whiskies. On the other hand, there are high-end, ultra-aged, luxury single malts that cost a pretty penny but can be well worth it. Among the distillery’s single malt offerings, the Grand Series represents the pinnacle. It’s a collection of whiskies aged for decades in various types of casks, some of which are quite rare. A new release in the series of Glenfiddich […]

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has received a consent judgment in a Texas court that prohibits the company in question, Arkay Beverages, from producing and selling counterfeit Scotch. This is the latest instance in which the SWA has taken legal action to combat imitation and counterfeiting. A press note claimed that Arkay sold its fake product online and through third-party retailers, such as Amazon. Scotch whisky is made from cereals, […]

In a new partnership with the Formula One group, Johnnie Walker continues to expand its responsible drinking initiative. Dubbed Join the Pact, the platform will receive impetus from the top racing program in the world. During the announcement ceremony, Nick Blazquez, President of Diageo in Africa and Asia, disclosed the ambits of the partnership.  A multi-year partnership will allow both companies to promote the platform. However, the big winner was […]

Biodynamic: Cuvée Luna is the distillery’s new flagship whisky. Waterford Distillery is certified by Demeter and the Organic Trust. The whisky is made from 100% Irish barley grown using regenerative biodynamic farming techniques. As the first certified biodynamic whisky in the world, Cuvée Luna builds upon the distillery’s regenerative farming program. The growth of chemical applications after  World War 1 led to the creation of biodynamic farming. Using this method, animals, […]

According to a report in India, Pernod Ricard is considering selling its whisky brand Imperial Blue. When Just Drinks contacted the company, it refused to comment on the “rumors” about its plans. Other reports in the local business publication LiveMint, said that the group is looking to sell Imperial Blue whisky. This would allow it to better focus on its other brands, including Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, and Jameson. Several sources […]

Continuing its 200th-anniversary celebrations, The Macallan has unveiled the Time: Space Collection. The edition adds two new releases honoring the brand’s interpretation of time travel. However, each release is presented in bespoke vessels using ancient craftsmanship and modern engineering. The first spirit, Time: Space, is a dual chamber vessel that houses the oldest whisky released by The Macallan. A sovereign expression aged for 84 years now awaits its place in […]

Brave New Spirits has launched eight unique whiskies as part of the second batch of Whisky Heroes Collections. Six spirits will be available for general release, and two will be for select markets, including the UK and Germany. Following the success of the first batch earlier this year, the new collection features single malt and single grain whiskies. Selected from multiple Scottish distilleries, these include Tamdhu, Glendullan, Inchgower, and North […]

With a new distillery planned for after 2030, Indian spirits producer John Distillery will double production. Running on plans to expand the market of its single malt whisky Paul John, the distillery is reinvesting. According to Paul John’s master distiller Michael D’Souza, the company’s main focus for the next three years will be to increase the number of barrels produced per year from 1.5 million to 3 million. “Currently, we […]

With the release of a luxurious whisky evoking balmy evenings, the Glenturret distillery celebrates these last days of the season. The world’s only distillery with a two-Michelin starred restaurant, has rolled out a special edition just for you. The Glenturret Still Life Decanter Series draws inspiration from each Scottish season’s unique character. From chilly winters to warm summer days, the expression matches your mood. In Still Life Summer, the whisky […]

This 1966 vintage whisky is derived from the Kinclaith Distillery, which was only operational for 17 years before shutting down. In 1975, the Kinclaith stills were reinstalled at the neighboring Strathclyde Distillery, which continues to operate in the present. In the immediate aftermath of its closure, Kinclaith Distillery was taken down, and its whisky is extremely difficult to find. Independent bottlers, such as Gordon and Macphail, are the best source […]

In global travel retail (GTR), Irish whiskey producers continue to soar, competing with Scotch and Cognac in the channel. The category has experienced double-digit growth in GTR since late 2015. According to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, Irish whiskey accounted for 3% of GTR volumes in 2022. This reflects its significant role in the category.  At the time, Irish whiskey was the fifth-largest market in the GTR, demonstrating the category’s importance. […]

Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky was awarded ‘Whisky of The Year’ at the USA Spirit Rating Awards 2024. This win establishes a standard of excellence for the Indian whisky industry and places India atop the global whisky landscape. This surpasses both international and domestic rivals. Indian Single Malt Whisky achieved triumph with five medals at the USA Spirit Rating Awards 2024, an achievement unmatched by any other Indian single malt […]

In order to establish the Dublin Whiskey Distillery Company in Europe, the company raised more than €400,000 (US$446,887) through a crowdfunding campaign. Notes from an insider report, over 260 investors contributed €433,469 (US$484,256) to the Dublin Whiskey Distillery Company’s crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The donors allocated funds exceeding its original target of €175,000 (US$195,500). According to Crowdcube, Lorcan Rossi, a former finance director for Diageo from 1994 to 2004, is […]