The Vermont-based distillery has been a leader in rye whiskey for years. Last year, WhistlePig branched out into single malt whisky with Beholden, though the brand has upped the ante on aging with the Badönkådonk. In WhistlePig’s collection of super-aged North American Single Malt, the Badönkdonk is the crown jewel – a Canada-produced North American single malt that has aged 25 years in American oak barrels. According to the distillery, […]

According to a recent report on April Pad a Bristol whisky distillery has won a gold medal at the world’s largest spirits competition. Single Grain Estate Whisky from Circumstance was awarded the accolade at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Circumstance head distiller Andrew Osborne said: “We don’t make whisky to try and win awards. We make whisky to be drunk and to be enjoyed. That’s why we do […]

Age, flavor, whisky – these are common words in any celebration chatter and this year has received a new impulse for whisky libraries. Last Drop Distillers has added three special expressions to its 2024 special edition. The spirits reveal a rich lore in their creation trail that will ignite enthusiasts for years. Featuring a 44.8% ABV, Release No 34 is a 40-year-old single malt Scotch produced by the Lowland distillery […]

The Whisky Exchange will host two new spirit expos next year. The first show will debut on April 11-12, 2025, (Welcome to Whisky show), and a Tequila and Mezcal show will open on May 16-17,  2025. Both events will be held at Glaziers Hall, London, the same venue of the Whisky Exchange’s Cognac Show (22-23 March), Rum Show (5-6 July) and Champagne Show (15 November). According to a report published […]

As part of its expansion into the UK market, Label 5 blended Scotch whisky is launching its first single grain whisky. The spirit is produced at its grain distillery in Scotland, aged in ex-bourbon barrels for three years, and bottled at a 40% abv. Jamie Stewart, UK commercial director, LMB UK said: “The UK launch of our first single grain whisky is a really exciting time for Label 5 and […]

After consulting with Business Gateway, the owners of Shetland’s first ever whisky distillery are due to open later this year, 2024. The exact opening date for Lerwick Distillery is yet to be announced. It has been almost a decade since Martin Watt, Caroline MacIntyre, and Calum Miller came up with the idea for the distillery. In 2022, they discovered the site and began planning the build As a master distiller, […]

The Kamiki Shuzou Distillery has released its first Japanese single malt whisky. The 47% ABV whiskey was aged in oak barrels for three years and then finished in Japanese cedar casks. This makes it the first Japanese cedar cask-finished whisky in the world. As per Kamiki, Japanese cedar has a distinctive fragrance and soft texture and is used to calm the mind and body for ages. Kamiki Shuzou Distillery is […]

An upcoming Speyside distillery, The Cabrach, has released its first Scotch whisky and invites consumers to join its collective. It will be located in Cabrach, on the southern edge of Moray, known for illicit stills and smuggling. Founded by The Cabrach Trust, the distillery is expected to begin distilling in August 2017. It will feature a heritage center, as well as a hub for learning new skills for the community. […]

Crown Royal is a blend of 50 Canadian whiskies. The unique spirit is distilled at the Gimli distillery, located in Gimli, Manitoba. Its site stretches over 360 acres and holds approximately 1.5 million barrels of bourbon. This is where the most miraculous whisky is made. The Crown Royal brand is a blended Canadian whisky that was originally created by Seagram and has been owned by Diageo since 2000. It is […]

During the 2024 London Spirits Competition, Godawan Century, an Indian single malt whiskey, won the top prize in the single malt whiskey category. The spirit won the single malt whiskey category with an impressive 96 points, making it the highest-scoring product from India. The tasting note given by the London Spirit Competition said, “A single malt whiskey with pronounced tropical notes, a lighter palate, and a short finish. It offers […]

Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, has partnered with Aberfeldy for the new edition of its Wine Cask Collection. Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish is its first partnership between a malt master and a winemaker. Distilled on November 14, 2021, the spirit matured for over two decades in a combination of Sherry and Bourbon re-fill barrels and wooden hogsheads. The Aberfeldy 21 Year Old is then finished for about eight […]

Sir Rod Stewart’s Wolfie’s Whisky teamed up with Gebr. Heinemann to bring a rock ‘n’ roll-themed animation to Hamburg Airport. It is the brand’s first global travel retail event following its channel debut last month Among the items displayed in the promotional space are Sir Rod’s German Gold records. These include Body Wishes, Baby Jane and the album Every Picture Tells a Story, along with some of his memorable outfits. […]

Ardbeg Distillery is releasing a whisky aged in Port wine barrels in celebration of Ardbeg Day on June 1. Named Ardbeg Spectacular, the whisky is aged with Port wine barrels, which have been described as ‘bringing a tumbling richness and acrobatic twist of color to the malt’. This year, Ardbeg Day will feature a ‘dark circus’ at its distillery, describing it as an ‘offbeat and smoky take on the circus’, […]

Coachbuilt Whisky, founded by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, and current Formula 1 team Williams Racing, have announced a new licensing agreement.  Button, the Williams Racing Brand Ambassador, and Coachbuilt will collaborate to produce several limited-edition whiskies.  Each release will pay homage to Williams Racing’s long history in Formula 1. In addition, the special releases will honor Jenson Button’s long-standing relationship with Williams Racing. Jenson Button made his […]