Johnnie Walker Brings Out Black Cask
Johnnie Walker has brought out Black Cask, a new blend concocted to combine the best elements of both bourbon and Scotch whisky in one bottle. Johnnie Walker Black Cask is a blended Scotch whisky aged in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to offer notes […]
Yellowstone Travels Back In Time
Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery and Yellowstone Bourbon are traveling back in time with a bottle design for their Recollection series, which will harken back to the back bar bottles from the 1800s. Yellowstone Recollection Bourbon is matured for eight years, bottled at 55% alcohol by volume (110 proof) and is said to contain notes of […]
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OurWhisky Foundation Brindish New Whisky
The OurWhisky Foundation introduces Atonia’s Legacy: The Sarah Burgess Edition, the foundation’s first whisky made for its auction collection. It is a blended malt Scotch whisky celebrating the foundation’s mentorship program. There will only be one glass bottle created, which will be auctioned off as part of the Demeter Collection. Sarah Burgess, whisky maker at The Lakes Distillery and mentor for the OurWhisky Foundation, says: “I’m excited to work with […]
Port Ellen Distillery Reopens with New Spirit
The Port Ellen Distillery has reopened after over 40 years of silence. The Islay distillery closed in 1983 amid the Whisky Loch. Diageo has invested £185 million into the distillery, as well as Brora, which reopened in 2021. Both ghost distilleries are now open for business. After Port Ellen closed its doors in 1983, its whiskies have sold for astonishing prices at auction. The Port Ellen Annual Release is particularly […]
Lochlea Unleashes Ploughing Edition
Lochlea has released Ploughing Edition Second Crop – a peated single malt that was aged in former Islay casks. Lochlea Ploughing Edition Second Crop was bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, summer hay and, of course, the smoky traces of peat embers. Lochlea Ploughing Edition Second Crop is being made available for $66 per bottle.
Monarq Group and Nikka Whisky to Enter Caribbean Market
The Monarq Group and the Japanese whiskey company Nikka Whisky are expanding their partnership to launch their products in the Caribbean. Nikka and Monarq have been working together since last year when Monarq helped launch Nikka’s portfolio in the Mexican market. The two companies are now looking to extend their efforts in the Caribbean. As part of the forecast, the Caribbean Whisky market is expected to grow by 6.76% (2024-2028), […]
Tobermory Reveals 26-Year-Old
Tobermory has released a 26-year=old whisky finished in Oloroso sherry casks as part of their Hebridean Series – the whisky originates from a 2008 15-year-old release that was left in the same casks to mature for another 11 years. Tobermory’s 26-year-old is said to contain notes of honey, toffee and walnuts. Only 4,560 bottles are being made available for $470 per bottle via the distillery’s website.
Bareface Release Triple Oak Whisky in the UK
Earlier this year, Bearface released its Triple Oak whisky for the first time in the UK. The Bearface Triple Oak whisky is distilled from 100% corn and matured in American oak barrels previously used for Bourbon whiskey. During distillation, three variants are available: medium toast, spicy medium toast, and heavy toast – a result of a seven-year aging process. The spirit is then finished for 3-6 months in French oak […]
Jameson Brings Out The Green Bus For St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow – March 17, 2024 – but Jameson Irish Whiskey is beginning the celebration today with a big green bus that will tour throughout east London with BAFTA-award-winning Irish comedienne,, actress and brand ambassador Aisling Bea promoting the occasion. On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Bea will greet passengers onboard the double-decker bus, which is decorated in Jameson imagery and fitted with a bar where guests can […]
Deerness Distillery Received Huge Donation to Complete New Distillery
A corporate announcement revealed that Deerness Distillery Ltd has been awarded £246,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to help develop its $802,000 distillery. As of right now, construction at Deerness Distillery is underway. Located on a peninsula in the east end of the mainland, Deerness Distillery was founded by Stuart and Adelle Brown in 2016 and also produces multi-award winning Sea Glass Gin. This summer, the family will launch production […]
Crown Royal Rolls Out Blackberry Flavored Whisky
The latest innovation from Crown Royal is the Blackberry Flavored Whisky, a limited-edition release. The brand’s master blender hand-chosen Crown Royal whiskies and infused them with blackberry flavor. Canadian whisky brand adds this new spirit to its flavor portfolio for spring and summer. As the distillery explains, there are aromas of blackberry sauce with a dash of whisky on the nose, followed by a palate of vanilla with cooked, slightly […]
The Macallan and Bentley Rolls Out Unique Whisky Bottle
Bentley and Macallan unveiled a new whisky bottle featuring a 180-degree twist. The Macallan Horizon release is made from glass, wood, aluminum, copper, leather, and whisky. With its unique name, The Macallan Horizon is the first product to emerge from the brand’s collaboration, characterized by Bentley‘s commitment to “craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation.” Macallan Horizon bottles consist of two parts: a glass vessel containing liquid and a copper and wood sculpture […]
Broken Bones Distillery Sets to Increase Spirits Production
As it works to increase its bottle output by 2027, Slovenian distillery Broken Bones has installed a new mash tun, fermenter, and pot still. Within three years, Broken Bones hopes to produce more than 20,000 bottles of whisky annually using the new equipment. The distillery produces gins and two whiskies, one peated and one unpeated. In addition, a trial run of the new equipment will begin towards the end of […]
The Macallan Unveils 81-year Old Whisky
In elegant surroundings, The Macallan unveiled its oldest single malt whisky, The Reach, on Friday, February 23. First produced in 1940, The Reach captures a moment in time and the enduring spirit that has driven the brand for almost 200 years. Featuring 81 years of history, The Reach is a masterpiece for Nigerian whisky connoisseurs. Made from a single, sherry-seasoned oak cask, the dark whisky appears in a Lalique crystal […]
Bushmills Douses Blues With Hill Street Edition
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, Irish whiskeymaker Bushmills has released a 36-year-old whiskey – Bushmills Hill Street Edition – but only for those who can be in Belfast this weekend. Bushmills Hill Street edition is a 36-year-old Irish whiskey, re-casked in a sherry hogshead in 2001, bottled at 48% alcohol by volume [96 proof] and is said to offer notes of almond, cinnamon, clove, dark chocolate and […]
SMWS Celebrates International Women’s Day With Donation
SMWS has released five whiskies selected by an all-women tasting panel to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024. The SMWS intends to donate 5% of the profits from the sales to the OurWhisky Foundation. The non-profit organization seeks to empower and support women in the whiskey industry. An all-female tasting panel was held at the society’s Leith headquarters to mark International Women’s Day 2023. Each member of the panel had been […]
Compass Box Appoints New Whisky Making Director
James Saxon has been appointed Whisky Making Director at Compass Box. Saxon joined the company as a whisky maker in January and will replace Glaser, a shareholder who has decided to exit the company in April. Notably, a number of expressions have been developed by Saxon since joining the company. These whiskies include Flaming Heart 2022, No Name, No. 3, Vellichor, and the Extinct Blends Quartet. “It started with a […]
Cardhu Distillery Celebrates 200 Years With Tribute to Women
Cardhu Distillery in Speyside celebrates its Bicentenary with a 12-year-old whisky matured in ex-wine barrels, coinciding with a free event on International Women’s Day. A live concert backdrop is accompanied by a cocktail masterclass, guided tastings, expert panels, and a cocktail masterclass highlighting the distillery’s rich history and inspiring women. The event celebrates the distillery’s rich history and the remarkable women behind its success, namely Helen and Elizabeth Cumming An […]
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