One of North Yorkshire’s single malt whisky distilleries has expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new STR-finished whisky. Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery continues to build on its performing whisky, the Filey Bay STR series. The Filey Bay STR Finish Batch #4, 46% vol, builds on the success of Batch #3, which won: Platinum at the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, Gold medal at the New York World Wine […]

In an announcement on Feb. 13, the distributor announced that it would be selling 12 bottles from a special whisky collection with custom labels created by AI, and a blockchain-based marketplace to guarantee provenance and traceability. For each bottle of whiskey they sell, digital certificates of authenticity and ownership will be created through a marketplace called The Whisky Exchange Cabinet, which uses NFTs and blockchain technology. According to The Drinks […]

As Speciality Drinks leaves the supply chain, Chichibu Distillery has opened a new partnership to handle its British presence. The new partner, Speciality Brands, will become the exclusive UK distributor of the firm’s small batch whisky. The agreement will into effect this April 2024. Chris Seale, who represented Speciality Brands in the deal, says the company is “thrilled to join forces with Chichibu.” “This partnership aligns seamlessly with our mission […]

Bruichladdich whisky distillery has added two new spirits to its whisky portfolio. Earlier on Wednesday, February 7, the company announced the launch of an 18-year-old and a 30-year-old expression. Both single malt releases were aged exclusively on Islay. In 2001, Bruichladdich reopened its doors, placing focus on using locally grown barley, 50 percent of which comes from Islay. These two whiskies were also the first to be released under the […]

Like a phoenix, Port Ellen Distillery will reopen its doors in fine style marked by the launching of two 44-year-old whiskies. First established in 1825, the distillery closed operations in 1983 but will resume production thanks to major investments from Diageo. The project is online for a mid-March relaunch. Notably, the distillery has released a limited edition for the re-opening. Port Ellen Gemini consists of two bottles: Gemini Original and […]

According to a press release emitted by Scapegrace Distilling Co.,  the distillery won a new award at the World Whiskey Awards held overnight in London.  An expression from the brand,  Ephemeral whiskey,  has won gold in the New Zealand Single Cask Category. Scapegrace Co-Founder Mark Neal was upbeat about the win and toasted to another medal. He said: “We’re absolutely thrilled with this really significant recognition at the world’s top […]

Kelowna’s Laurel Packinghouse hosted Whisky Global on Saturday, Feb. 3. This event featured whiskies from 24 different producers including Okanagan Spirits as well as companies from Canada, the United States, Scotland, and Finland. “We are celebrating and educating everybody on all things whisky, from around the globe,” said Feaster event producer Hannah Stephens. With the success of Saturday’s event, Feaster plans to expand the event to Calgary and Toronto as […]

Scotch whisky maker, InchDairnie Distillery, has entered the European drinks industry in fine style. The company that was awarded Newcomer of the Year at the 2023 Scottish Whisky Awards, has partnered with Gebr. Heinemann. The partnership will launch its pilot spirit, RyeLaw Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky, in Copenhagen, Frankfurt, and Vienna airports. According to a press release, RyeLaw Fife, InchDairnie Distillery’s first release, was launched in April 2023 and […]

Longmorn, a Scotland Speyside single malt Scotch, introduces two new whiskies amid donning a new appearance. Longmorn has committed to releasing single malt whiskies of at least 18 years. The new expressions are 18-Year-Old and 22-Year-Old. Longmorn is known in the whisky industry as a pioneer that was founded in 1894. The distillery was started by John Duff who established it in Speyside and introduced innovative export methods. The company […]

It is not every day that a whisky festival celebrates a 25th anniversary and after decades of tasting and awarding premium spirits, it’s arrived. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is getting ready to chime the birthday clock for the best festival yet. Calling all whisky enthusiasts to grab your coat and glass, it’s whisky time. A commercial revival by Speyside’s distilleries, hotels, and restaurants takes place on May 1, when Spirit […]

The Paradigm Spirits Company, a London-based distillery, was recently awarded Whisky of the Year for its 2022 Heritage Collection whisky at the Canadian Whisky Awards.  An award ceremony was held on Jan. 18 at the Victoria Whisky Festival in British Columbia. Nearly 200 whiskies were tasted blind by ten judges. A website for the Canadian Whisky Awards indicates that the blend is made with 100 percent Canadian corn, aged 19 […]