From June 19-21, twelve producers and distributors of yellow wine showcased at the Japan Int’l Food Expo (JFEX) in Tokyo. The expo featured a special zone dedicated to Shaoxing Huangjiu, allowing attendees to experience the traditional Chinese wine An Introduction to Shaoxing Huangjiu – Yellow Rice Wine Shaoxing is recognized for its scenic waterways, architecturally significant bridges, and scholarly pursuits. More so, the city is famous for the making of […]

Kavalan, Taiwan’s premier whisky distiller, is launching its top-3-selling Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky exclusively for export. Featuring notes of vanilla, coconut, and honey, the Concertmaster Port Cask Finish is accompanied by two 50ml bottles of Kavalan’s flagship expressions: Kavalan Classic and Distillery Select No. 1. Brand Ambassador Britney Chen said this trio is the gold standard of being universally adored and easily recognizable. “Regardless of one’s familiarity […]

The Hong Kong-based importer and distributor Metabev has partnered with Nikka Whisky, adding its products to its portfolio. Masataka Taketsuru founded Nikka Whisky following a trip to Scotland to study whisky making in 1918. Taketsuru studied chemistry in Scotland and apprenticed at three distilleries. He returned to Japan with his wife, Jessie Roberta (Rita) in 1920. Within 20 years, he established Yamazaki Distillery, the first whisky distillery in Japan. This […]

Bruichladdich Distillery rolls out two new global travel retail exclusive single malt whiskies. The spirits are labeled The Bruichladdich Twenty One and The Classic Laddie Sherry Cask Edition. The first outpost is activated at Singapore Changi Airport Departures, Terminal 4. It is held in collaboration with Lotte Duty Free Singapore as part of the Changi 1st initiative. The event runs from May 15 to June 30. The first spirit,  The […]

Whisky Mogul Media has announced the winners of the 2024 Global Whisky Challenge. A seasoned panel of professional judges blinded tasted and evaluated all whiskies in the competition. Among the panelists was John Lamond, a Master of Malt from Scotland. According to Newswires, the Global Whisky Challenge uses a unique system to select its annual champions. The competition divides the world into three parts and then hosts three separate rounds […]

By opening its world-first flagship store earlier this month in Hong Kong. The Macallan hopes to bring a story to life. Connect us with an idea, and establish a connection with the storyteller. In celebration of the distillery’s 200th anniversary, The Macallan House Hong Kong opens at 1 Stanley Street, Central. It introduces the distillery’s innovative new retail concept “The creation of this immersive space was true to bring our […]

Launched in the 1960s, George Dickel has transformed into that other name in Tennessee whisky. Today, the second largest distillery in the state consistently rolls out high-corn based spirits that pours sweet expressions. Its recent output demonstrates that it should be considered exceptional. Thisis most reflected in the bottled-in-bond series, which was launched in 2019. Today, the distillery announced that the fifth release is available now. Notably, the new expression […]

In recent years, Indian single malt scotch whisky products have garnered global recognition for their exceptional tastes and quality. This year, D’yavol Scotch whisky has joine the awards list. Leading brands such as Amrut, Paul John, and Rampur have led the way, winning numerous international awards. Distinguished by their unique maturation processes, India’s climate produces spirits that are valued worldwide. D’yavol Scotch whisky, co-owned by actor Shah Rukh Khan and […]

The range includes the distillery’s oldest aged expressions, including the Glen Grant 21, 25, and 30-year-old single malts. The 25 and 30-year-old single malts are new additions to the distillery’s lineup of single malts. It is inspired by James ‘The Major’ Grant, the distillery’s founder who brought back flowers and plants from his voyages. He grew them in his Victorian-inspired glasshouse. The collection marks the last release under the master […]

Workers at Whyte & Mackay distilleries in the Highlands and Moray are planning a series of strikes over pay. The GMB union is planning to strike at the distillery complex and warehouses. They will strike on 24 June, followed by 11 days in July and another two weeks in August. According to Whyte & Mackay, the parties have agreed to meet this week to discuss the strike action planned. Locations […]

After more than 30 years of closure, the Rosebank Distillery and Visitor Center is once again in operation. Ian Macleod Distillers has restored the distillery which now includes a visitor experience for guests. This distillery was founded in 1840 by local wine merchant James Rankine, who converted the Camelon distillery into a complete distillery. It later became part of United Distillers & Vintners (UDV), (currently Diageo). Unfortunately, a rise in […]

There is a chance to win a decanter of whisky that has been aged for more than 70 years. Another spirit will face the hammer as The Macallan continues to set history. It was distilled in Scotland during the Second World War and is expected to fetch up to £160,000 at auction. In 1940, The Macallan 81-year-old, “The Reach”, was distilled on Speyside from a single sherry-seasoned oak cask. The […]

It seems like there will be new whisky expressions flowing into the European market. Recently, Stock Spirits and Argyll Estates submitted an application to build the Inveraray Distillery to the Argyll and Bute Council. According to Stock Spirits, the new distillery will produce single malt whiskies and blended Scotch whiskies for the Clan Campbell brand.  The distillery acquired Clan Campbell from Pernod Ricard last September. Inveraray Castle is set to […]