Pernod Ricard is investing $217 million into the construction of a new malt distillery in India. The facility will be situated in Butibori, an industrial suburb of Nagpur, Maharashtra. The distillery is expected to produce 60,000 liters of whisky daily. Pernod Ricard is committed to using sustainable methods in the distillery’s operation and will source grain from local farmers. Shri Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, said: “We believe […]

As part of their partnership with Forty Creek Distilleries, the Friends of Fort George will host their fourth annual whisky tasting event at Navy Hall, hosted by Forty Creek North American brand ambassador Chris Thompson. There will be award-winning Forty Creek whisky samples available. “It’s very important for the community,” Tony Chisholm said. “It’s important for the friends, important for the people to be aware of the extracurricular activities Parks […]

Online whisky auction platform, Whisky Hammer, is celebrating its 100th auction and is rewarding both bidders and auctioneers with enticing perks. The company has reached its centennial landmark after only eight years of operation. The auction will go live on Friday, March 15 with a list of perks to express their gratitude to clients. The auction site was founded by brothers Daniel and Craig Milne eight years ago, and it […]

Dewar’s is giving its 21-year-old whisky a specialized finish and you never guess how far they had to go to get the casks. The whisky is a double-aged spirit and will be given its final moments in Mizunara oak casks. The Bacardi-owned distillery has gone leaps and bounds to acquire these Japanese casks. Notably, Mizunara oak originates from Japan and takes 200 years to reach maturity.  Carpenters have some difficulty […]

The 2024 International Wine and Spirit Competition has awarded Emma Cookson as the winner of the category Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner.  The institution awards workers in the beverage industry and has been watching her performance for years. Notably, Cookson, who won the Icons of Whisky’s Whisky Communicator of the Year award last year, was shortlisted for the award in 2023. The IWSC judges were impressed with her progress. […]

There are lots of ways to age whisky in a tropical climate, but one thing’s for sure: the West doesn’t have a monopoly on whisky production anymore. Indian, Taiwanese, and now Vietnamese craft distillers, such as  Về Để Đi, are contributing to the global whisky market. “Hot climate distilling — in the tropics or subtropics — is really coming to be understood by whisky geeks, and increasingly people in general, […]

On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Ogopogo Rotary Club of Kelowna will hold its annual Mystery Whisky Tasting. Participants will taste seven of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies. As whisky ambassador Mark Dixon explains, participants will be guided by a whisky ambassador through a mystery tasting of seven of Scotland’s single malt whiskies, some of which are up to 25 years old. “One of our experts from Scotland will take you […]

Better with Age Scotch Tasting returns to CHATS Community and Home Assistance to Seniors. The fundraising event will be he;d on Wednesday, March 20 for whisky connoisseurs and everyday whisky drinkers alike. Notably, the program will feature local whisky sommelier Keith Scott and the Aurora Whisky Society. This in-person, interactive event will begin with a cocktail reception and end with a sit-down dinner prepared by chef Roger Wakileh. Doors open […]

International whisky distributor Mangrove Global has chosen Stefanie Holt to spearhead its world whisky portfolio.  Mangrove’s distributes many whisky brands including Stauning, Abasolo, Bearface and Yamazakura.  Having worked for the company for more than five years, Holt possesses extensive brand advocacy experience. She will lead Mangrove’s whisky brands across promotion, marketing, and sales to both on- and off-trade. Holt said: “My job is to take new and existing whisky drinkers […]

The Dalmore 12 is a 12-year-old single malt scotch, a whisky of the highland variety.  As with other single malts, Dalmore 12’s alcoholic content hovers between 40% and 50%. The “12” in its name refers to the amount of time the spirit spent aging in barrels. A master distiller has transformed three ingredients, barley, water, and yeast, into something sweet, fruity, and unique. Notably, Dalmore 12 is a popular single […]

Scotch whisky company Chivas Brothers has released its H1 FY24 financial results, reporting a -6% fall in organic net sales from July to December 2023. As a result of normalization of the market and inventory following two years of exceptional growth, the company is continuing to outperform the market thanks to its strong whisky portfolio and global reach. Despite significant global market fluctuations, Chivas Brothers has maintained a robust +11% […]

“Wheated Two” from Wenzel Whiskey won the Best American Blended Limited Release award at the World Whisky Awards. The brand was compared to many spirits from around the world. This year’s World Whisky Awards were held in Louisville on Feb. 8. Whisky Magazine launched the award program to “commend the best whiskies across more than 20 categories.” This year, the entries were judged blindly by independent spirits experts. Wenzel Whiskey […]