Wilder Whiskey Jettisons Assets
North Carolina-based Wilder Whiskey has liquidated their assets after filing for voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy last month. Wilder Whiskey was founded in 2021 in Tennessee and was mostly known for their whiskey seltzers [launched in 2022] which came in four flavors and were offered at 5% alcohol by volume [10 proof]. Wilder Whiskey disclosed $100,000 […]
Very Very Old Fitzgerald Bourbon Relinquished Via Auction
A Very Very Old Fitzgerald 18 Year Bourbon was auctioned off for $71,375 late last month via auction house Unicorn Auctions. The Very Very Old Fitzgerald 18 Year Bourbon was dubbed a so-called “Blackhawk Bourbon” as it was part of a collection of bourbon from the Chicago-based Wirtz family, owners of the National Hockey League’s […]
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Bruichladdich Brings Laddie Rye Across The Pond
Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has brought Laddie Rye – the latest limited edition whisky distilled using locally grown Islay rye and Islay malting barley – across the pond to the USA. Bruichladdich is currently the only distillery on Islay producing rye whisky. Bruichladdich Laddie Rye was aged for seven years in both first-fill bourbon barrels and first-fill virgin American oak casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is […]
Michter’s Takes Manhattan
Michter’s has taken Manhattan – or rather, launched a Michter’s Manhattan Month promotional campaign in London aimed at celebrating the iconic bourbon-laden cocktail that was invented in the late 19th century and traditionally made with either bourbon or rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth and bitters, garnished with an optional orange peel or Maraschino cherry. Michter’s Manhattan Month will be celebrated across a selection of participating bars in west London with […]
The Macallan Has Another Night On Earth
Highland-based The Macallan is spending another night on earth with the release of the fourth annual A Night on Earth whisky, which celebrates the planet’s first sunrise of the new year – in New Zealand on January 1, 2026. The Macallan A Night on Earth: The First Light emanates from a combination of sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks along with ex-bourbon-holding American oak casks and is said to impart […]
Connacht Re-Brands As Ballina
Irish whiskey distillery Connacht has re-branded to become Ballina after being purchased by Terroirs Distillers [owner of Tullibardine]. Connacht Distillery originally opened in 2015. The newly-named Ballina Distillery has also released a pair of single malt whiskies – Dúbailte Double Wood and Triarach Triple Wood – the former being double-casked and the latter being triple-casked. Ballina Dúbailte Double Wood was matured in both is ex-bourbon (55%) and ex-Oloroso sherry (45%) […]
Heineken Sends Social Message
Heineken has unveiled a new promotional campaign starring the National Basketball Association’s Josh Hart of the New York Knicks which encourages Heineken consumers to remove their social life from social media formats. Heineken initiated their “Social Off Socials” research study last month and found that 94% of Americans are currently part of group chats with their friends and family but only 29% say they meet up with their group chat […]
Westland Displays Their Heart
Seattle-based Westland Distillery has collaborated with independent bottler The Heart Cut to produce an American single malt single cask release. The Heart Cut #20 Westland was smoked using locally grown Washington state peat, matured in an ex-bourbon cask, bottled at 53% alcohol by volume [106 proof] and is said to contain notes of acacia honey, coastal smoke and peaches. Only a mere 306 bottles of The Heart Cut #20 Westland […]
Glengoyne Wields Wetlands-Supporting Whisky
Highland-based Glengoyne Distillery has released Glengoyne Wetlands Single Cask Release – a whisky to support Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) – a wetland restoration charity that protects the UK’s natural habitats. An amount of money from the Glengoyne Wetlands Single Cask Release sales will be donated to the charity and its conservation work. Glengoyne Wetlands Single Cask Release was matured in a re-fill sherry butt from 2009, bottled at 61.1% […]
The Glenlivet Unmasks Cask Master’s Collection Ahead Of Halloween
Halloween is creeping up and just in time Speyside-based distillery The Glenlivet has released a trio of whiskies – The Glenlivet Cask Master’s Collection – for the global travel retail (GTR) segment. The Glenlivet Cask Master’s Collection consists of three single malt whiskies – a 14, 16 and 19 Year Old. The Glenlivet 14 Year Old was matured in both American and European oak casks, is said to contain notes […]
Ardnahoe Offers Cask Strength Single Malt
Islay-based Ardnahoe Distillery has released Ardnahoe Cask Strength Edition – a cask strength single malt that becomes the third whisky from the distillery opened in 2019. Ardnahoe Cask Strength Edition was matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 60.9% alcohol by volume [121.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, citrus, cocoa, peat and smoke. Ardnahoe Cask Strength Edition is being made available worldwide and on the distillery’s […]
Shindo Unveils Debut Whisky
Japan’s Shindo Distillery has released Shindo Experimental 01 – the debut single malt whisky from the family-owned distillery founded in 2021. Shindo Experimental 01 Single Malt whisky was born from non-peated malted barley, was matured in a quartet of casks – ex-bourbon (91%), virgin Mizunara (4%), Oloroso sherry (4%) and re-fill Scotch (1%) – before being bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof]. Shindo Experimental 01 Single Malt is […]
Coleburn Revival Continues With Trio Of Whiskies
Speyside-based Coleburn Distillery has released a trio of blended malt whiskies – Sweet Peat, Sherry Bomb and Big Smoke – as part of their Local Heroes collection as they continue their revival after the original distillery was mothballed in 1985. The revived distillery is currently scheduled to re-open in 2027. Coleburn Sherry Bomb utilizes Oloroso sherry and refill casks and is said to contain notes aromas of apple, hazelnut and […]
Teeling Debuts Rioja Finished Whiskey
Dublin-based Teeling Irish Whiskey has released Teeling Whiskey Sommelier Selection – Rioja Red Wine Cask Finish – the seventh entry in their Sommelier Selection series which highlights some of the world’s best-known wine regions. Teeling Whiskey Sommelier Selection – Rioja Red Wine Cask Finish was matured in Spanish Rioja red wine casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to bestow notes of black pepper, butterscotch, […]
Cutty Sark Sends 17-Year-Old Worldwide
Old school Scotch brand Cutty Sark has released Cutty Sark 17 – a triple-cask-matured 17-year-old blend of a collection of whiskies using bourbon casks as well as sherry and port wine casks. Cutty Sark 17 is a blend of malt whiskies and grain whisky matured in the aforementioned trio of casks, bottled at 42.3% alcohol by volume [84.6 proof] and is said to exude notes of cherry, chocolate and plum. […]
Heaven Hill Rolls Out Chinquapin Barrels
Kentucky-based Heaven Hill Distillery is rolling out the Chinquapin barrels as they release a trio of whiskies in their Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series matured in barrels made of the distinctive American white oak species that are native to Central and Eastern North America. The inaugural Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series will feature Kentucky Straight Bourbon [mashbill of 52% corn, 35% rye, and 13% malt], Wheat […]
Kilchoman Unveils Full Fledged Islay Sherry Cask
Kilchoman has released Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured – an 11-year-old single malt whisky originating from 100% Islay-grown barley and subsequently matured in a sherry cask. More specifically, Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured were matured in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to impart notes of fruit, smoked meat and spice. Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured is being made […]
Glenfiddich Debuts XS Lineup
Glenfiddich has launched Glenfiddich XS – a trio of single malt Scotch whiskies aged for 15, 18 and 21 years, respectively – all three bottled at 42% alcohol by volume [84 proof]. Glenfiddich XS 15 Years Old was matured in American and European oak casks, finished in an Oloroso sherry cask and is said to boast notes of cinnamon, green apple and spice. Glenfiddich XS 18 Years Old was also […]
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