Lochlea Plans To Stick Around With Permanent Lineup
UK-based independent distillery Lochlea has released Single Estate Range – their first-ever permanent whisky lineup – consisting of Orchard & Oak, Dark Briar and Smoke Without Fire. All three whiskies are made from 100% barley grown on Lochlea Farm, and matured and blended onsite at the distillery. Lochlea Orchard & Oak was matured in a […]
Suntory CEO Submits Resignation
Takeshi Niinami, the CEO of Japan-based spirits behemoth Suntory, has resigned after a police investigation revealed his alleged role in illegal supplements, reportedly specifically in conjunction with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Although Niinami had resigned on September 1, 2025, the police investigation had begun nearly two weeks earlier and reportedly revolved around Niinami’s […]
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Port Ellen Distillery Reborns with 44-year-old Whiskies
Like a phoenix, Port Ellen Distillery will reopen its doors in fine style marked by the launching of two 44-year-old whiskies. First established in 1825, the distillery closed operations in 1983 but will resume production thanks to major investments from Diageo. The project is online for a mid-March relaunch. Notably, the distillery has released a limited edition for the re-opening. Port Ellen Gemini consists of two bottles: Gemini Original and […]
Scapegrace Distillery Wins More Medals
According to a press release emitted by Scapegrace Distilling Co., the distillery won a new award at the World Whiskey Awards held overnight in London. An expression from the brand, Ephemeral whiskey, has won gold in the New Zealand Single Cask Category. Scapegrace Co-Founder Mark Neal was upbeat about the win and toasted to another medal. He said: “We’re absolutely thrilled with this really significant recognition at the world’s top […]
Whisky Global Boasts 24 Whisky Brands
Kelowna’s Laurel Packinghouse hosted Whisky Global on Saturday, Feb. 3. This event featured whiskies from 24 different producers including Okanagan Spirits as well as companies from Canada, the United States, Scotland, and Finland. “We are celebrating and educating everybody on all things whisky, from around the globe,” said Feaster event producer Hannah Stephens. With the success of Saturday’s event, Feaster plans to expand the event to Calgary and Toronto as […]
Chivas Unveils Three Lunar New Year Designs
The Year of the Dragon – which is scheduled to begin on February 10, 2024 – received a trio of new limited edition box designs from Chivas, two for The Glenlivet and one for Royal Salute. Specifically, the Year of the Dragon whiskies are Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Signature Blend, The Glenlivet 18-Year-Old Single Malt and The Glenlivet Rare Cask Single Malt. Royale Salute 21-Year-Old Signature Blend box was designed by […]
Jameson Signs EFL Footballer Jameson
Jameson Irish whiskey has signed up with another Jameson – Kyle Jameson, a defender for Newport County – as part of their sponsorship deal with the English Football League (EFL). Jameson plays in League Two of the EFL – the same league as the popular Wrexham – with Newport County is currently in 13th place in the 24-team league. Jameson – the Irish whiskey, not the footballer – has a […]
InchDairnie Distillery Debuts on European Market
Scotch whisky maker, InchDairnie Distillery, has entered the European drinks industry in fine style. The company that was awarded Newcomer of the Year at the 2023 Scottish Whisky Awards, has partnered with Gebr. Heinemann. The partnership will launch its pilot spirit, RyeLaw Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky, in Copenhagen, Frankfurt, and Vienna airports. According to a press release, RyeLaw Fife, InchDairnie Distillery’s first release, was launched in April 2023 and […]
Longmorn Speyside Distillery Rolls Out New Whiskies
Longmorn, a Scotland Speyside single malt Scotch, introduces two new whiskies amid donning a new appearance. Longmorn has committed to releasing single malt whiskies of at least 18 years. The new expressions are 18-Year-Old and 22-Year-Old. Longmorn is known in the whisky industry as a pioneer that was founded in 1894. The distillery was started by John Duff who established it in Speyside and introduced innovative export methods. The company […]
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Turns 25
It is not every day that a whisky festival celebrates a 25th anniversary and after decades of tasting and awarding premium spirits, it’s arrived. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is getting ready to chime the birthday clock for the best festival yet. Calling all whisky enthusiasts to grab your coat and glass, it’s whisky time. A commercial revival by Speyside’s distilleries, hotels, and restaurants takes place on May 1, when Spirit […]
London-based Distillery Wins Canadian Whisky of the Year
The Paradigm Spirits Company, a London-based distillery, was recently awarded Whisky of the Year for its 2022 Heritage Collection whisky at the Canadian Whisky Awards. An award ceremony was held on Jan. 18 at the Victoria Whisky Festival in British Columbia. Nearly 200 whiskies were tasted blind by ten judges. A website for the Canadian Whisky Awards indicates that the blend is made with 100 percent Canadian corn, aged 19 […]
Coors Light Brings Back Chill Train For Super Bowl
A blast from the past will be returning for next weekend’s [February 11, 2024] Super Bowl contest between the San Francisco 49er’s and Kansas City Chiefs as the Coors Light Chill Train will be boarding passengers in their first-ever 100% dedicated Super Bowl advertisement. The lager-carrying locomotive first appeared in 2005, but has been silent in more than a decade. The Coors Light Chill Train gives a limited number of […]
Bonnington Unveils Inaugural Single Malt
Lowland Edinburgh-based Bonnington Distillery has released their first single malt whisky – Bonnington Inaugural Release Single Malt – since the discovery of the ruins of Bonnington House and reviving the distillery in 2018. Bonnington Inaugural Release Single Malt is a single cask whisky matured in ruby Port casks, bottled at 52.3% alcohol by volume [104.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of caramel, citrus, ginger and pear. Only 500 […]
Macallan Creates New Edition in Honor of Founder
A new edition of the Tales of The Macallan series, celebrating important figures in the brand’s history, has been released by Edrington-owned The Macallan. As The Macallan celebrates its 200th year, this release is a tribute to the founder, Alexander Reid. The expression focuses on his standards of whisky-crafting excellence. Reid founded the distillery in 1824 on Easter Elchies Estate in Speyside. In his view, small stills produced better flavor […]
Sons of Vancouver Distillery Yields Golds at Canadian Whisky Awards
A Vancouver-based whisky distillery, Sons of Vancouver, has flexed its spirit muscles again this year. The company won several premium awards at the Canadian Whisky Awards held on January 19, 2024. The show brought many upsets but continueded to recognize the high standard of drinks being profuced by the distillery. A small-batch whisky produced by Sons of Vancouver distillery made an impression on the national stage. The distillery won four […]
Glenmorangie Offers Calvados Cask-Finished Whisky In The UK
Highland distillery Glenmorangie has released whisky finished in Calvados casks – the distillery’s first-ever release with Calvados cask finishing – but, alas, the whisky will only be available in the UK. Glenmorangie 12-Year-Old Calvados Cask Finish is part of the distillery’s Barrel Select Release series of small-batch single malts. Glenmorangie’s 12-Year-Old Calvados Cask Finish was matured for more than 10 years in American white oak bourbon casks before being transferred […]
Why Do Scots Celebrate Burns Night?
It is a lot easier to understand why Scots celebrate Burns Night with whisky than grasp why they celebrate the night itself. Scotch single malt whisky is the center table drink for any UK resident and only a very few residents do not boast a personal whisky library. So, what is Burns Night and why do they celebrate it? Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, is honored each year on January […]
Glenglassaugh Rolls Out 44-Years-Old Single Malt Whisky
Glenglassaugh whisky distillery has launched its latest travel retail-exclusive, the Glenglassaugh 44 Years Old, as it celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Dubai duty free. whisky trade. The whisky maker is owned by Brown-Forman-owned and operates as one of the Highland Scotch whisky brands. The spirit is one of the brand’s newest single malt whiskies, and the fourth since its relaunch. A limited edition of 274 bottles was released at […]
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