Red Banks Whisky Goes International
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 […]
Shinju Spirits Secures Investment from Pronghorn
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 […]
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Orkney Distillery Initiates Operation in Honor of International Whisky Day
Today (March 27, 2024), the Orkney Distillery performed its first whisky distillation in celebration of International Whisky Day. Since its establishment in 2016, Orkney Distillery has aimed to diversify its spirits profile by introducing whiskies and rums to its portfolio. However, the distillery has manufactured exclusively Kirkjuvagr gin up until now. After delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the distillery received its licenses to distill rum and whisky in 2023. This […]
Why the English Distillery Triumphed Over Scotch Brands
At the World Whiskies Awards, a single malt distilled in Norfolk beat Scottish rivals to win the title of best single malt in the world. The Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt is made by The English Distillery. Why did it triumph over other Scotch brands? The spirit contains 46 percent alcohol by volume and is an unpeated single malt matured in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. It is made from barley […]
The Dalmore Carves Out New Luminary Series Whisky
The Dalmore has revealed the second chapter of its Luminary Series, a partnership with the V&A Dundee museum. The collaboration aims to bring together luminaries from the whisky and architecture worlds. Notably, two whiskies were created for the partnership, ‘The Rare’ and ‘The Collectible’, both presented in glass amber sculptures designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The Rare is a 49-year-old Highland single malt. Only three decanters of the expression were […]
Yellowstone Reveals Rum Cask Finish Bourbon
Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery has released a Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish Bourbon as part of their Special Finishes Collection. Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish was matured for four years, finished in Cuban rum casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to offer notes of cloves, crème brûlée, honey and tobacco. Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish is being made available in Europe, the UK and the USA for […]
The Birth of Whisky Legend in India
From distributors to world famous distillery, is not an unimaginable outcome in the whisky industry. We have seen Auction uniting to release unique collections, Rock stars, basketball icons, and politicians – all ending on the production side of the scale. One similar story lines India’s whisky industry. In 1953, Kedar Nath and Sons was founded in Doraha, Punjab, as a liquor distributor by Kedar Nath Sharma. Kedar Nath and Sons […]
India’s Place in the World Whisky Market
The world revolves around whisky whether it is the economic prowess or the excitement of discovering its notes on the nose or palette. In most parts of the world, whisky also means Scotch, a belief popular even in our modern world. Few, if among the adventurous, connect India with the industry. However, India plays a vital role in both the consumption and production of whisky. According to the Scotch Whisky […]
Chivas Brothers Invests in Long Term River Conservation
Pernod Ricard’s Scotch whisky business, Chivas Brothers, announced a new, long-term investment program starting this year. The project looks to preserve, protect, and improve the health of rivers and waterways in North-East Scotland. According to research data, three-quarters of Scotland’s rivers are in poor ecological health. By the end of the century, they will be prone to three times as many droughts and 40% more flooding. This threatens the biodiversity […]
Whisky Magazine Awards 2024 Highlights
The Whisky Magazine Awards 2024 were held at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London on Wednesday 20 March. As usual, showcasing the best people, places, and products in the whisky industry. Some of the industry’s legends attended the function to express their support. The annual award highlights the best in its categories in honor of their efforts. For 24 years, Whisky Magazine has presented the results of its World Whiskies Awards […]
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 […]
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