Despite launching just two years ago, Indi, an Indian single malt whisky, has already sold 100,000 cases. The milestone makes it the world’s fastest-growing liquor, according to the Economic Times (ET). “In a market once dominated by imported labels, Indri stands tall as a beacon of Indian excellence. It’s not just a brand; it’s a symbol of national pride, elevating the status of Indian spirits to unparalleled heights,” said Praveen […]

A pilot distillery in Japan is producing whiskey using 100% hydrogen as the fuel source for direct-fired distillation. The UK Government-funded WhiskHy project was tested at the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery in Osaka by Beam Suntory and Supercritical Solutions. As a traditional distilling method, direct firing is heated by flame rather than indirect heating by steam coils, typically with natural gas. However, the “world-first” trial was heated with 100% hydrogen. According […]

In the Welsh Wind’s inaugural single malt whisky release is a tribute to Welsh craftsmanship and heritage with an infusion of ‘In the Welsh Wind’.  There are only 680 bottles of this limited edition available, and everyone is invited to a celebration at the Welsh Wind distillery on 26 April. “We are incredibly excited to share our first whisky with the world,” said Ellen Wakelam, Co-founder and Director of In […]

A new Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve (40% ABV) has been launched to complement the brand’s core range. Bourbon casks add ‘fruity smoothness’ to the whisky, while charred oak casks add ‘richer, fuller notes’. Glenmorangie master blender Gillian Macdonald said: “By uniting these three different cask types in Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve, we have created a deeply harmonious whisky. This whiskey is aged in rye whiskey casks which result in notes […]

As a new brand of blend Scotch whiskies, Wildmoor represents a range of whiskies aged between 21 and 40 years, honoring the country’s wild elements. This collection consists of seven blended whiskies, each with an intense flavor profile. the brand was created by William Grant & Sons. During the past six decades, William Grant & Sons have acquired and curated a reserve of rare, aged malts and grain whiskies. The […]

A brand new whisky group called Dunfermline Whisky was created by four whisky enthusiasts: Jason Julien, George Brailey, Brendan Innes, and Adam Stanley. The four men met through their whisky journeys, and now they are sharing their knowledge of the drink at tasting events in the city. The group’s expertise is impressive. Brailey’s grandfather was the chief whisky influence in his life and he plans on putting it to good […]

Bankhall Distillery was established in 2019. Having released Bankhall Rye Rebellion and Sweet Mash, Bankhall Distillery has now released its first single malt whisky. It uses traditional whisky making processes of the UK together with inspiration from US distilleries With a cask strength of 57.7%, the young whisky is a single barrel expression that has been aged in level four charred new American oak casks. Flavors include orange marzipan, vanilla […]

With the launch of its first charity whisky, the MacLean Foundation has raised funds for communities who do not have access to clean water. The foundation was founded by whisky writer Charles MacLean MBE and his three sons Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan MacLean. The whisky is a 6-year-old single malt from Ardnamurchan; 243 bottles have been created to benefit Madagascar’s clean water projects. At least one person will have clean […]

Gordon & MacPhail released a 65-year-old scotch whisky in April, marking the fourth expression in its series celebrating George Urquhart. 360 bottles of this whisky are available. Urquhart’s favorite first-fill sherry butt – cask no. 3818 – was crafted specifically for the whisky and matured for over six decades before being bottled at 56.5% ABV in November 2023. According to whisky writer Charlie MacLean, Urquhart was the “father of single […]