Kilchoman has released a new expression, the Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024. This marks the third iteration of the brand using this type of cask. The first, released in 2016, had a five-year maturation in Sauternes casks, and the second, released in 2018, had a five-month maturation in Sauternes casks. In the making of the 2024 Sauternes release, 22 percent of the casks contained fresh Sauternes, while 78 percent contained […]

Two new whiskies have been launched by Glen Moray Distillery in Speyside as part of its Warehouse 1 Collection. The distillery has introduced two limited edition small-batch expressions that explore the influence of Rioja wine casks on whisky. Approximately five years ago, Glen Moray pioneered the use of Spanish wine casks in its earliest experiments. The procedures culminated in the release of the 2012 Peated Rioja Finish and the 2015 […]

The whisky industry is often a place for incredible news as is the current information from a Slovenian whisky distillery. According to a new report from the company, Broken Bones Distillery has sold out more than 80% of its 2024 stock. Broken Bones was founded in 2012 by Botjan Marui, Borut Osojnik, and Polona Preskar. The distillery originally created whisky and gin, but this year began making vodka and brandy. […]

Bushmills Distillery has launched a new 15-year-old single malt whisky with distribution limited to the UK. The company that Proximo Spirits owns, is renowned for its exquisite expressions. After 14 years of maturation in Bourbon barrels, the new expression was finished in rare Cognac casks for a year. There is an aroma of toasted oak and soft spice on the nose, followed by the sensational caramelized pear richness. Bushmills master […]

As the oldest and rarest edition from Teeling to date, this Irish whiskey is one of the world’s most exclusive releases. Previous releases have included the 33 Years Old and 37 Years Old. With a 40-year age statement, Teeling 40 Years Old Single Malt was distilled in 1983 and matured in ex-bourbon casks. Each decanter has been hand-decorated with gold infill and comes in a premium gift box. In addition, […]

The Newport-based brewery Tiny Rebel has announced a collaboration with Hensol Castle Distillery. The partnership will create a Welsh whisky using a malted barley beer wash. Hensol Castle Distillery and Tiny Rebel have been working together for 18 months. During that time,  Hensol Castle’s  Dai Wakely and Tiny Rebel head brewer Mark Gammons developed a beer wash recipe. The wash is essential to the distilling process used to create the […]

New Zealand’s largest independent spirits company, Scapegrace Distilling, will introduce two new single malt whisky expressions on World Whisky Day. Dubbed Anthem and Vanguard (ABV 46%), the whisky duo will be available in 20 markets worldwide. The industry will celebrate World Whisky Day on May 18. In the past three years, the distillery has offered limited-release whiskies, with Anthem and Vanguard becoming hero products. The smoky flavor comes from Manuka […]

Jackson Family Wines has launched its inaugural whiskey as a follow-up to the company’s horse racing forage. With the rollout of Stonestreet Kentucky Straight Bourbon, the company has entered the whisky industry. In 2005, the organization founded Stonestreet Farms in Kentucky as part of a successful horse racing project. Both the horse racing farm and the whisky were named using the middle name of founder Jess Jackson. Christopher Jackson, co-proprietor […]

Recently, The Dalmore unveiled The Dalmore Luminary No. 2 in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects’ director Melodie Leung. The Luminary Series is a three-part project curated in partnership with V&A Dundee. The first part was a collaboration between The Dalmore and Kengo Kuma in 2022. The Dalmore Luminary – The Rare will be auctioned. Notably, The Dalmore The Luminary No. 2 comprises two new Highland Single Malt whiskies – ‘The […]

2026 could become one of the worst years for  Scotch whisky and UK distilleries. The industry could once again become the subject of a trade war between the US and the UK. An approved suspension of an approved tariff hike expires that year. With 25 months remaining to the reinstatement of the 25% tariff on Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilleries are taking action. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) will visit […]

In 2022, Red Bank debuted on Canada’s Atlantic Coast with Gary Briggs, Shawn Hiscott, and Rob Steele. The brand launched last year and has gained traction in the domestic market. This impulsed the team decided to begin exporting it internationally. The Emy Award winner turned whisky maker shared his thoughts with Decanter. He said: ‘The thing that I found so fascinating about Red Bank and this journey developing the whisky […]

Earlier this week, Shinju Spirits announced that Pronghorn Investment Management had invested in Shinju Japanese Whisky. This partnership has become the first Japanese whisky brand to join the portfolio of the firm. As a non-profit, Pronghorn provides economic and career development resources for Black-owned and -founded companies within the spirits industry. Its long-term vision is to create a model to diversify industries that have been underrepresented. Pronghorn received US$100 million […]

Introducing Skrewball Whiskey’s new campaign: “Skrew the Usual”.  As the world’s first peanut butter flavored  whiskey, Skrewball wants people to break free from the norm and enjoy life’s flavors. With its ‘Skrew the Usual’ campaign, Skrewball Whiskey celebrates the essence of adventure and innovation. It encourages consumers to break out of monotony and live life to the fullest. “Skrewball wants to inspire consumers to take detours and seek out the […]