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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Lost in Time collection by The Whisky Exchange features eight single malts from Speyside distilleries. In cooperation with Chivas Brothers, the range offers a glimpse into the whisky making history of a bygone era. Almost every expression in the collection is aged between 20 and 33 years and comes from a single cask. Among the collection’s expressions, Allt-a-Bhainne provided a 32-year-old cask given to the collection at 59.9% ABV. […]

Over the next three years, the SWA will contribute £300,000 to establish Community Alcohol Plans in high-harm areas across the country. The plans address local requirements and focus on three key pillars of activity to reduce alcohol-related harm. The activities include providing positive activities for children and young people, creating retail signage and providing training to prevent underage sales and proxy purchases, and providing alcohol education for parents and in […]

The winning whisky, Kadamba’s Signature Expression, is double distilled and aged in bourbon, sherry, and virgin American oak casks. This unique aging process results in a rich and complex flavor profile. Known as one of the world’s most prestigious whisky competitions, the World Whiskies Awards feature blind tastings of approximately 6,000 whiskies from the top 60 distilleries in the world. Kadamba’s victory underscores the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of its […]

In 1992, Wilson & Morgan was founded on one very simple principle: no whisky under the company’s label will be bottled until it meets the taste of the company’s brilliant chairman and owner, Fabio Rossi. This year. the company rolled out the Dailuaine 40-Year-Old at the Malt Live 2024 Dubai. There are no preconceptions about age statements or color. In fact, the company never added color, even before it was […]

Port Charlotte 18 Year Old whisky has been released by Bruichladdich Distillery. This expression was distilled in 2001 and named after the Islay village near the distillery. Notably this is the oldest whisky of this type and was matured entirely on the island. Its intricate flavor profile is driven by its long maturation in a combination of sherry and French oak oak barrels.  Port Charlotte 18 Year Old is evocative […]