Yellowstone Debuts 2025 Limited Edition
The 2025 version of Yellowstone Limited Edition has been released as part of a collaboration between a pair of distilleries – Limestone Branch and Ross & Squibb – and celebrates Yellowstone’s 10th anniversary. The 2025 Yellowstone Limited Edition is a 10-year-old blend of straight bourbon whiskies originating from selected barrels from both Indiana and Kentucky […]
Whistlepig Unveils 30-Year-Old
Vermont-based distillery WhistlePig has released the BigShǝBàng – a 30-year-old single malt whiskey. Whistlepig The BigShǝBàng was matured for 30 years in American oak before a brief one month stint of finishing in Vin Santo casks [Vin Santo is an Italian dessert wine], bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof] and is said to […]
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Dallas Dhu Distillery Rises from Artifact to Whisky Production
The last of two distilleries closed in 1983, is set to restart production. The Dallas Dhu distillery in Scotland’s Speyside region will begin operation after 40 years of existence as a museum. This year Diageo reopened the Port Ellen distillery closed the same year. Built in 1899, the distillery produced whisky for the Roderick Dhu blended scotch brand until 1983, when it closed. Currently, the site houses a museum run […]
Glenmorangie Collabs With Makoto For Limited Edition Single Malt
Glenmorangie has collaborated with acclaimed Japanese conceptual artist Azuma Makoto to create a limited edition single malt – Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old – inspired by the Japanese concept of ‘shinra bansho’, which represents all of nature – ‘the ground, the sky and everything in between’. The Glenmorangie Azuma Makoto 23 combined single malts aged in both bourbon and Chardonnay white wine casks [originating from […]
Casey Alexander – Whisky Investment Scammer Sentenced
According to a new report on the Spirit Business, a British citizen has been found guilty of defrauding elderly Americans. Casey Alexander pleaded guilty to wire fraud via a whisky investment scheme robbing over $13 million. The report highlighted that the scheme has been running for several years with the FBI catching on in 2020. “He was rumbled in 2020 when the son of one of his victims, who was […]
Glen Grant Opens Glass House Collection
The Glen Grant has released a trio of single malt whiskies aged 21 to 30 years as part of their series called The Glass House Collection. The Glen Grant 25 and 30-year-old single malts are new additions to the distillery’s whisky production. The collection honors the distillery’s 180 years of whisky making and was inspired by the founder’s [James ‘The Major’ Grant] habit of bringing back flowers and plants from […]
Bushmills Distillery Tour Ranked as One of the Best Whisky Tours in the World
A new whisky tour ranking made by The Whisky Masters has placed Bushmills Distillery among the top ten best destinations. The company makes an annual report and creates a list ranking distilleries all over the world. According to The Whisky Masters, the distillery tour is “unforgettable’ and ‘offers a tour steeped in history and tradition’. Bushmills is the world’s oldest distillery and has produced more award-winning whiskies than any other […]
White Peak Releases New Single Malt Whisky
White Peak, Derbyshire’s first single malt distillery, has created a new expression fully matured in ex-Bourbon barrels. Although the whisky lacks an age statement, it is made from the oldest casks in the distillery. The family has labeled the spirit Wire Works Bourbon Barrel. Founded in 2021 by husband-and-wife team Max and Claire Vaughan, White Peak Distillery released its first single malt in 2022. Wire Works Bourbon Barrel is the […]
Michter’s Distillery Launches Legacy Series for July 4
To celebrate America’s 248th birthday, Michter’s Distillery is releasing its Legacy Series this July. Comprised of Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Whiskey, the Legacy Series is sure to please. The production team at Michter’s makes creative adjustments to each edition of Shenk’s and Bomberger’s whiskey, according to President Joseph J. Magliocco. “While there is some continuity from year to year, we make many modifications to […]
J P Wiser’s Rolls Out New Whisky Series
A renowned Canadian whisky brand, J P Wiser’s, has released a new series called The Decades Series. The collection features one of the oldest expressions yet from the distillery – a 42-year-old spirit. According to a press release from the distillery, the series highlights the brand’s 165-year history of whisky-making. The post proclaimed its ‘unwavering commitment to heritage, innovation, and excellence’ Through its Decades Series, J.P. Wiser’s is expanding into […]
Bacardi’s Macleod Wins IWC Master Blender of the Year Award
The International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 has named Stephanie Macleod, Bacardi Director of Blending, Master Blender of the Year. The feat has added to her five previous crowns besides placing imminence on her expertise. In addition, her success met a night of glory at the competition after several Bicardi spirits won medals and honors. Among them, the Aultmore Oloroso Sherry Cask 25 Year Old, Travel Retail Exclusive was named IWC […]
Fore! Johnnie Walker Tees It Up With Devereaux For Golf Collab
Diageo-owned blended Scotch whiskymaker Johnnie Walker has launched The Johnnie Walker Clubhouse – a collaboration with golf apparel brand Devereaux Golf – that intends to focus on the Gen Z/millennial younger modern golfer [as opposed to the old-school country-club type]. The new Johnnie Walker/Devereaux Golf collab will be manifested in three new capsule golf collections, featuring embroidered hats, T-shirts and a golf towel in bright colors for both men and […]
Russell’s Reserve Rolls Out 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
The bourbon producer Russell’s Reserve has introduced its new 15-Year-Old 2024 Limited Release. The spirit follows the previous Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old in the distillery’s extended aging program. According to a press release published by the distillery, the new bourbon offers notes of intense molasses and oak. Plus, it is non-chill filtered and bottled at 117.2 proof. The released note classifications are listed below. Proof: 117.2 Aroma: Dried fruits, caramel, nutmeg, […]
Royal Salute Given To Travel Retail Venues
Pernod Ricard/Chivas Brothers-owned Royal Salute has made their Small Batch Collection available – albeit, exclusively for travel retail venues. Royal Salute Small Batch Collection is a a selection of rare cask-finished whiskies, comprising of eight whiskies aged between 25 and 29 years old, crafted using casks including rye, French limousin oak and Pedro Ximénez sherry. All eight whiskies will feature purple-hued presentations as a tribute to the brand’s heritage when it […]
Japan Int’l Food Expo 2024 Featured Yellow Rice Wine
From June 19-21, twelve producers and distributors of yellow wine showcased at the Japan Int’l Food Expo (JFEX) in Tokyo. The expo featured a special zone dedicated to Shaoxing Huangjiu, allowing attendees to experience the traditional Chinese wine An Introduction to Shaoxing Huangjiu – Yellow Rice Wine Shaoxing is recognized for its scenic waterways, architecturally significant bridges, and scholarly pursuits. More so, the city is famous for the making of […]
Kavalan Launches New Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
Kavalan, Taiwan’s premier whisky distiller, is launching its top-3-selling Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky exclusively for export. Featuring notes of vanilla, coconut, and honey, the Concertmaster Port Cask Finish is accompanied by two 50ml bottles of Kavalan’s flagship expressions: Kavalan Classic and Distillery Select No. 1. Brand Ambassador Britney Chen said this trio is the gold standard of being universally adored and easily recognizable. “Regardless of one’s familiarity […]
Angel’s Envy Has Unfinished Business
Bacardi-owned Angel’s Envy has some unfinished business – specifically, their newest release, a six-year-old cask strength Bottled-in-Bond bourbon that will be available exclusively at the Angel’s Envy distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bottled-in-Bond Act is bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] – but only after some barrels were filled at a lower entry-proof of 103 (51.5% ABV) during the maturation process in 2018 and then […]
Metabev Partners With Nikka Whisky
The Hong Kong-based importer and distributor Metabev has partnered with Nikka Whisky, adding its products to its portfolio. Masataka Taketsuru founded Nikka Whisky following a trip to Scotland to study whisky making in 1918. Taketsuru studied chemistry in Scotland and apprenticed at three distilleries. He returned to Japan with his wife, Jessie Roberta (Rita) in 1920. Within 20 years, he established Yamazaki Distillery, the first whisky distillery in Japan. This […]
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