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 […]
The GlenAllachie Doubles Down With Sinteis Series
Speyside distillery The GlenAllachie has released the second edition of their Sinteis Series of single malt whiskies, which emphasize the dual maturation process, specifically, using virgin oak and traditional sherry casks. The series is named after the Scottish Gaelic word for synthesis. The GlenAllachie Sinteis Series Part II is a 10-year-old single malt whisky matured […]
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The Glenlivet Releases Celebratory 12-Year-Old Scotch Whisky
Venerable Speyside distillery, The Glenlivet has released a limited edition 12-year-old single malt to celebrate their 200th anniversary. The Glenlivet 200 Year Anniversary Limited Edition 12-Year-Old was matured in 100% first-fill American oak casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to offer notes of caramel. coconut, pear, pineapple, tangerine and vanilla. The Glenlivet 200 Year Anniversary Limited Edition 12-Year-Old is being made available for $60 […]
Black Velvet Whisky to Close Bottling Plant
Black Velvet has been an iconic brand in Lethbridge for over 50 years, but the distillery will close its doors in 2020. The whisky distillery was purchased by American Heaven Hill Brands, which produces Burnett’s vodkas and dry gins, HPNOTIQ, and Admiral Nelson’s spiced rum. Debbie Morris, chief operations officer of Heaven Hill Brands, explained: “After extensive deliberation and a comprehensive financial analysis, Heaven Hill Brands has made the challenging […]
Wilson and Morgan Italian Distillery Coming of Age
Founded in 1992, Wilson & Morgan has built a reputation for offering small batch single malt whisky releases, a focus on cask management, and a distinctive style that follows the owners’ individual tastes, as well as the tastes of their customers. A major part of the Rossi family’s business has been trading wine since the 1920s when Giuseppe Rossi, grandpa of current chairman Fabio Rossi, started his company in Venice. […]
Lochlea Debuts Five-Year-Old Offering
UK-based Lowland region Lochlea Distillery [near where famous Scottish poet Robert Burns resided] has unveiled their first age-statement whisky – the limited edition Lochlea 5 Year Old – a product of five casks. Lochlea 5 Year Old is a combination of a pair of first-fill ex-bourbon casks, one first-fill Oloroso sherry cask, one double-matured Oloroso sherry cask and a double-matured Pedro Ximénez sherry cask, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume […]
Old Forester Adds new 10-year-old Bourbon
A new 10-year-old Bourbon was added to the whisky portfolio of Old Forester. Dubbed 1924, the spirit features a new mash bill for the distillery. The company has long been famous for its exotic expressions and forms part of the Brown-Forman group. There are seven new expressions in the series, each made up of seven percent corn, one percent rye, and ten percent malted barley – a departure from the […]
Uber Cans Drizly
Three years ago, Uber rideshare service app purchased USA-based alcohol delivery service app Drizly for a whopping $1.1 billion. Uber is now experiencing a hangover and closing Drizly as of March 2024. Uber says that, instead, they will integrate alcohol delivery into their homegrown delivery service app, Uber Eats. Since the purchase, Drizly had operated independently under Uber with a separate app – despite being integrated into the Uber Eats […]
The Lost Distillery Unveils Pair Of Blended Whiskies
UK-based The Lost Distillery Company has released a pair of blended whiskies – Lossit 27 Year Old and Towiemore 25 Year Old – featuring flavor profiles created to mirror former distilleries in the Speyside and Islay regions. [Towiemore was a Speyside distillery active until 1931, while Lossit was an Islay distillery active until 1867]. The Lost Distillery Company’s Lossit 27 Year Old was bottled at 47.3% alcohol by volume [94.6 […]
Martell Reveals Year Of The Dragon Cognac
Martell has revealed their special cognac for the Chinese Lunar New Year – the Year of the Dragon – which arrives on February 10, 2024. Specifically, Martell is dubbing it L’Or de Jean Martell 1715 Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Dragon. L’Or de Jean Martell 1715 Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Dragon has been blended from 1,400 eaux-de-vie – including some from previous Years of the Dragon eaux-de-vie – and […]
Sir Rod Stewart Wins Complaint Against Wolfie’s Whisky
The whisky brand co-funded by legendary rockstar Sir Rod Stewart came under fire recently when a concerned citizen filed a complaint against the spirit. The Independent Complaint Panel (ICP) ruled in favor of the singer’s whisky brand. The ruling frees Wolfie’s Whisky of all possible violations of liquor standards. In Wolfie’s Whisky, a brand co-founded by the rocker last year, he poses wearing a top hat and a playing card […]
Fettercairn Whisky Distillery Celebrates 200 Years
Scotch single malt whisky distillery Fettercairn is celebrating 200 years of fine single malt whisky in one of the UK’s flourishing whisky districts. The company has achieved a lot more than ages during its two hundred years of operation. From top awards, honors, and premium spirits, it has set the standards for the industry. The Fettercairn Distillery was founded by Alexander Ramsay in 1824 after he converted a corn mill […]
Scotch Whisky Powers UK Economy With £7.1bn
The Scotch whisky industry has become a major powerhouse to the UK economy providing over 66,000 direct jobs and an annual contribution exceeding £7bn. A new report showcased the impressive value of the whisky industry to the British economic portfolio. There has been an increase in international demand for Scotch whisky in key markets such as the US, France, Singapore, Taiwan, China, and India. The industry contributed £5.3bn to the […]
The Whisky Exchange Adds 23 Year Old Whisky
“New year, new spirits” seems to be the 2024 motto of online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange. The company unveiled a limited edition 23-year-old Yellow Spot Irish whiskey. The whisky, named Yellow Spot 1999, was aged for 23 years in ex-Bourbon barrels before moving to an ex-Malaga cask for its second maturation. The dual maturation process added roundness and notes of sultanas, vanilla, and oak. The edition is limited to […]
Whisky and Cigar Festival to Debut During Super Bowl Week
Whisky EDU will debut an inaugural show of an Annual Whisky and Cigar Festival During Super Bowl Week> The show will take place in Las Vegas and is dubbed The Art of Whiskey and will launch on Thursday, February 8, 2024. This will be the first of an annual festival. During Super Bowl week each year, The Art of Whiskey Whisky and Cigar Festival will offer distinguished whiskies, cigars, masterclasses, […]
Glenmorangie Infinita – Premium Whisky for Life
Premium whisky usually brings the concept of luxury and a high price tag to mind. Not so with Glenmorangie Infinita, a premium whisky that is lauded on its own merits. The expression is revered for its tastes, age, and the fitness that evolves its blending. This is a unique spirit, only one in its class and with no known competition. Consumers looking to celebrate this year will likely gravitate towards […]
Two Whisky Kings in Their Own Realm
A whisky library is a unique, personal collection of distinguished expressions that the spirit collector deems special enough to hold onto. some whiskies are classified by age, others by taste, and some just by brand or popularity. Nonetheless, each whisky is a king in its own realm. These two expressions may just be worth your catalog. Showcased together, they convert any library into a whisky palace, where times and lings […]
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