Bushmills Distillery has launched a new 15-year-old single malt whisky with distribution limited to the UK. The company that Proximo Spirits owns, is renowned for its exquisite expressions. After 14 years of maturation in Bourbon barrels, the new expression was finished in rare Cognac casks for a year. There is an aroma of toasted oak and soft spice on the nose, followed by the sensational caramelized pear richness. Bushmills master […]

As the oldest and rarest edition from Teeling to date, this Irish whiskey is one of the world’s most exclusive releases. Previous releases have included the 33 Years Old and 37 Years Old. With a 40-year age statement, Teeling 40 Years Old Single Malt was distilled in 1983 and matured in ex-bourbon casks. Each decanter has been hand-decorated with gold infill and comes in a premium gift box. In addition, […]

The Newport-based brewery Tiny Rebel has announced a collaboration with Hensol Castle Distillery. The partnership will create a Welsh whisky using a malted barley beer wash. Hensol Castle Distillery and Tiny Rebel have been working together for 18 months. During that time,  Hensol Castle’s  Dai Wakely and Tiny Rebel head brewer Mark Gammons developed a beer wash recipe. The wash is essential to the distilling process used to create the […]

New Zealand’s largest independent spirits company, Scapegrace Distilling, will introduce two new single malt whisky expressions on World Whisky Day. Dubbed Anthem and Vanguard (ABV 46%), the whisky duo will be available in 20 markets worldwide. The industry will celebrate World Whisky Day on May 18. In the past three years, the distillery has offered limited-release whiskies, with Anthem and Vanguard becoming hero products. The smoky flavor comes from Manuka […]

Jackson Family Wines has launched its inaugural whiskey as a follow-up to the company’s horse racing forage. With the rollout of Stonestreet Kentucky Straight Bourbon, the company has entered the whisky industry. In 2005, the organization founded Stonestreet Farms in Kentucky as part of a successful horse racing project. Both the horse racing farm and the whisky were named using the middle name of founder Jess Jackson. Christopher Jackson, co-proprietor […]

Recently, The Dalmore unveiled The Dalmore Luminary No. 2 in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects’ director Melodie Leung. The Luminary Series is a three-part project curated in partnership with V&A Dundee. The first part was a collaboration between The Dalmore and Kengo Kuma in 2022. The Dalmore Luminary – The Rare will be auctioned. Notably, The Dalmore The Luminary No. 2 comprises two new Highland Single Malt whiskies – ‘The […]

2026 could become one of the worst years for  Scotch whisky and UK distilleries. The industry could once again become the subject of a trade war between the US and the UK. An approved suspension of an approved tariff hike expires that year. With 25 months remaining to the reinstatement of the 25% tariff on Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilleries are taking action. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) will visit […]

In 2022, Red Bank debuted on Canada’s Atlantic Coast with Gary Briggs, Shawn Hiscott, and Rob Steele. The brand launched last year and has gained traction in the domestic market. This impulsed the team decided to begin exporting it internationally. The Emy Award winner turned whisky maker shared his thoughts with Decanter. He said: ‘The thing that I found so fascinating about Red Bank and this journey developing the whisky […]

Earlier this week, Shinju Spirits announced that Pronghorn Investment Management had invested in Shinju Japanese Whisky. This partnership has become the first Japanese whisky brand to join the portfolio of the firm. As a non-profit, Pronghorn provides economic and career development resources for Black-owned and -founded companies within the spirits industry. Its long-term vision is to create a model to diversify industries that have been underrepresented. Pronghorn received US$100 million […]

Introducing Skrewball Whiskey’s new campaign: “Skrew the Usual”.  As the world’s first peanut butter flavored  whiskey, Skrewball wants people to break free from the norm and enjoy life’s flavors. With its ‘Skrew the Usual’ campaign, Skrewball Whiskey celebrates the essence of adventure and innovation. It encourages consumers to break out of monotony and live life to the fullest. “Skrewball wants to inspire consumers to take detours and seek out the […]

This whisky, dubbed Ardbeg Vintage Y2K, was made with some of the first spirits produced when Ardbeg began to produce again in 1999-2000. The Glenmorangie Company acquired the distillery in 1997, thus preventing its extinction. As part of the maturation process, the spirit was distilled in a retired pot still. Some believe that the equipment is over 51 years old and was retired in 2001. For the remainder of its […]