When the Lochside Distillery was demolished in 2005, a part of its heritage remained in spirits being released. Two new whiskies have joined the rarest and oldest expressions on shelves today. In tribute to the rich history of Lochside, Duncan Taylor has launched a 40-year-old and a 60-year-old spirit. Both whiskies are part of Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky’s Rarest Edition Collection. The first, dubbed the Miltonduff whisky, comes from a […]

During the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024, Loch Lomond won 21 awards in 2018. Following the accolades, it recently packaged its oldest spirit, a 50-year-old single malt whisky. The expression rushes to the market this July. In 1973, this whisky was distilled from unpeated barley and was aged in refill ex-bourbon barrels for over 38 years. Loch Lomond’s unique distilling blends orchard fruits, sweet honey, and light smoke, and […]

Single malt whisky distillery Ardbeg Islay announced the release of its second Anthology Collection. Dubbed the Ardbeg Anthology: The Unicorn’s Tale, the limited edition expression is matured in Madeira wine casks and bourbon casks. Ideally aged 14 years, the spirit emits aromas including notes of banana, menthol, and lime. According to a press release, the Ardbeg anthology features single malts made from classic Ardbeg stock with experimental stock.  Notably, all […]

Seven editions of Chichibu whisky were released from 2022 to 2025 as part of the 7even Gods of Fortune series. Originally released in 2022, the seventh edition of this series is Fukurokuju, named after a god worshipped in Japan since the Middle Ages. The series has released Ebisu, Hotei, Bishamonten, and Benzaitan single cask whiskies. It is said that all seven expressions “share the fortune of the very best Chichibu […]

This year’s Beerfest Asia, Asia’s largest beer festival, will be held at Kallang Outdoor Arena from July 11-14, 2024. More than 600 brews will be available to festival-goers and the theme will be cyberpunk. The festival will feature an international line-up of drafts, crafts, entertainment, and food in one immersive space. According to a press release, tons of new companies find a launching pad in the annual festival. Some brewers […]

In its second annual release, Glenfiddich’s Archive Collection showcases ten of its distillery’s rarest whiskies from over the past half-century. These spirits were released through a deal with Gebr Heinemann. According to the distillery, this series of single casks represents Glenfiddich’s journey throughout the decades as well as its craft and character. The Archive Collection demonstrates its heritage transmitted through different essences over time. “The Archive Collection is a true […]

Williams Racing and Coachbuilt Whisky announce the release of their co-branded, limited-edition whiskey series. To open the collection, it released an 18-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky aged in ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks at 48% ABV. According to a statement posted on the William Racing website, the partnership features a blending of innovators. “merging the expertise of Williams Racing in motorsport engineering with the passion for precision and craftsmanship embodied by Coachbuilt.” […]

Each landscape emits a unique flavor and Berry Bros and Rudd distillery is captivating this essence in its whisky. The distillery has trumped a collection of expressions reflecting the spirit of landscapes across Scotland. ‘A Sense of Place’ is divided into two sections: Glens & Valleys and Coast & Shores. Glens & Valleys is the collection’s first release and includes 25 bottlings from 10 strategic locations, from the Grampian mountains […]

The Ukraine special operation by Russia is about to extend its warfare to the Scotch whisky industry among other countries. Whisky exports from the UK and other ‘unfriendly countries’ will now face new taxes of up to 20%. Spirit producers are bracing for the impact. despite facing heavy sanctions from the US, EU, and the UK, whisky exports to Russia have continued to be a multi-million dollar business. According to […]

Another member of the Diageo distilleries is celebrating its anniversary. Brora Distillery turns three and is unveiling a new 44-year-old exclusive whisky recognizing the third year of its reopening. After closing in 1983, the distillery resumed production in May 2021. A new limited edition bottling celebrating the distillery’s third anniversary is available exclusively at the distillery. Dubbed Untold Depths,  the spirit was distilled in 1977,  aged in Warehouse 1, and […]

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 […]

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 […]