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Gardens of Abundance – The Singleton New Collection Boast 4 Whiskies
The Singleton announces its new travel retail exclusive collection of single malts, called “Gardens of Abundance.” Included in this collection are four distinct whiskies: Radiant Spring Garden, Golden Autumn Orchard, Exotic Spice Grove, and Deep Forest Riches. This summer, Diageo Global Travel will launch its largest malts collection ever with the Gardens of Abundance collection. […]
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Sangam World Malt Whisky – Rampur’s Award Winning Spirit
Blending vibrant fruity-floral notes with sweet-smoky character, Rampur Distillery’s award-winning Sangam World Malt Whisky stands out in its category. Esteemed by whisky enthusiasts, this spirit won a gold medal at the John Barleycorn Awards. Further solidifying its status as a premier choice. Rampur Distillery has gained a solid reputation in Indian whisky circles for its […]
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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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Bruichladdich Distillery Rolls Out New Whisky
Bruichladdich Distillery rolls out two new global travel retail exclusive single malt whiskies. The spirits are labeled The Bruichladdich Twenty One and The Classic Laddie Sherry Cask Edition. The first outpost is activated at Singapore Changi Airport Departures, Terminal 4. It is held in collaboration with Lotte Duty Free Singapore as part of the Changi 1st initiative. The event runs from May 15 to June 30. The first spirit, The […]
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2024 Global Whisky Challenge Winners
Whisky Mogul Media has announced the winners of the 2024 Global Whisky Challenge. A seasoned panel of professional judges blinded tasted and evaluated all whiskies in the competition. Among the panelists was John Lamond, a Master of Malt from Scotland. According to Newswires, the Global Whisky Challenge uses a unique system to select its annual champions. The competition divides the world into three parts and then hosts three separate rounds […]
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The Macallan Opens Hong Kong House to Tourists
By opening its world-first flagship store earlier this month in Hong Kong. The Macallan hopes to bring a story to life. Connect us with an idea, and establish a connection with the storyteller. In celebration of the distillery’s 200th anniversary, The Macallan House Hong Kong opens at 1 Stanley Street, Central. It introduces the distillery’s innovative new retail concept “The creation of this immersive space was true to bring our […]
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New George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond Hits the Shelves
Launched in the 1960s, George Dickel has transformed into that other name in Tennessee whisky. Today, the second largest distillery in the state consistently rolls out high-corn based spirits that pours sweet expressions. Its recent output demonstrates that it should be considered exceptional. Thisis most reflected in the bottled-in-bond series, which was launched in 2019. Today, the distillery announced that the fifth release is available now. Notably, the new expression […]
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D’yavol Scotch Whisky Strikes Gold
In recent years, Indian single malt scotch whisky products have garnered global recognition for their exceptional tastes and quality. This year, D’yavol Scotch whisky has joine the awards list. Leading brands such as Amrut, Paul John, and Rampur have led the way, winning numerous international awards. Distinguished by their unique maturation processes, India’s climate produces spirits that are valued worldwide. D’yavol Scotch whisky, co-owned by actor Shah Rukh Khan and […]
Benbecula Distillery Rolls into Whisky Production
The Benbecula Distillery has finally launched its whisky production following a substantive investment. A MacMillan, the distillery’s owner, stumbled upon the recipe in writings. They were written 130 years ago by 19th-century distillation historian Alfred Barnard. MacMillan also hired master distiller Brendan McCarron, who worked for Glenmorangie. Besides being the manager at Oban Distillery, McCarron has also worked at Distell and Tobermory distilleries as a master distiller. The whisky is […]
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Glen Grant Rolls Out Last Collect Under Malcolm
The range includes the distillery’s oldest aged expressions, including the Glen Grant 21, 25, and 30-year-old single malts. The 25 and 30-year-old single malts are new additions to the distillery’s lineup of single malts. It is inspired by James ‘The Major’ Grant, the distillery’s founder who brought back flowers and plants from his voyages. He grew them in his Victorian-inspired glasshouse. The collection marks the last release under the master […]
Whyte & Mackay Distilleries Face Worker Strike
Workers at Whyte & Mackay distilleries in the Highlands and Moray are planning a series of strikes over pay. The GMB union is planning to strike at the distillery complex and warehouses. They will strike on 24 June, followed by 11 days in July and another two weeks in August. According to Whyte & Mackay, the parties have agreed to meet this week to discuss the strike action planned. Locations […]
Rosebank Distillery Re-opens After Years of Closure
After more than 30 years of closure, the Rosebank Distillery and Visitor Center is once again in operation. Ian Macleod Distillers has restored the distillery which now includes a visitor experience for guests. This distillery was founded in 1840 by local wine merchant James Rankine, who converted the Camelon distillery into a complete distillery. It later became part of United Distillers & Vintners (UDV), (currently Diageo). Unfortunately, a rise in […]
The Macallan Auctions Another “Extraordinarily Rare” Whisky
There is a chance to win a decanter of whisky that has been aged for more than 70 years. Another spirit will face the hammer as The Macallan continues to set history. It was distilled in Scotland during the Second World War and is expected to fetch up to £160,000 at auction. In 1940, The Macallan 81-year-old, “The Reach”, was distilled on Speyside from a single sherry-seasoned oak cask. The […]
Stock Spirits Partners With Argyl Estates to Build New Distillery
It seems like there will be new whisky expressions flowing into the European market. Recently, Stock Spirits and Argyll Estates submitted an application to build the Inveraray Distillery to the Argyll and Bute Council. According to Stock Spirits, the new distillery will produce single malt whiskies and blended Scotch whiskies for the Clan Campbell brand. The distillery acquired Clan Campbell from Pernod Ricard last September. Inveraray Castle is set to […]
Nikka Whisky Distillery to Expand Whisky Production
To mark Nikka Whisky Distilling Co.’s 90th anniversary, Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. will launch The Nikka Nine Decades premium whisky. The spirit is a commemorative 700-milliliter bottle of whisky marking the distiller’s 90th anniversary. Nikka Whisky dates back to 1934, when its predecessor, Dai Nippon Kaju Co., was established on July 2. Nikka Nine Decades features more than 150 unblended whiskies from nine decades, from the 1940s to the 2020s. […]
Annual Whisky Event Sets New Records
A record number of whisky enthusiasts attended the annual Whisky Event at the Grosvenor Hotel, Mayfair, on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The event showcased 60 exhibitor stands, live classical music, and a new guest spirit section featuring premium tequilas. According to the Jewish News, over 1,200 attendees flocked to the event organized by Whisky World. The organization had published its whisky festival schedule including the Whisky Event. The statement had […]
Bushmills Debuts 23-Year-Old Madeira Finish
Bushmills has released a 23-year-old Irish whiskey matured in Madeira wine casks, with one catch – it is intended to be exclusively for travel retail venues. Bushmills 23 Year Old Madeira Cask was matured in Madeira oak casks for 23 years, bottled at 53.8% alcohol by volume [107.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of black coffee, peach and walnuts. Bushmills 23 Year Old Madeira Cask is being made […]
Annual Scotch Whisky Blind Tasting Results
This is the season of Scotch whisky festivals. The Spirit of Speyside whisky festival is held in April, followed by the Campbeltown Malts Festival in May. Closing with the Feis Islay whisky festival. Scotch whisky enthusiasts attend these events to meet other spirit lovers and to visit their favorite distilleries. According to a report on The Spirits Business, whisky exports have seen an upturn since the COVID-19 era. The site […]
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