Whisky distillery, Bareface Canadian Whisky, has released the first expression in its recently launched Wilderness Series. The spirit is dubbed  Matsutake 01 and is one of the world’s most unique whiskies made with unusual components. Ingredients include distinctive notes of Matsutake mushrooms, a natural fungi that grows in the Canadian forests and wilderness. “With each new limited release, we strive to shatter category norms and challenge traditions,” said Faustinelli. “I […]

Indian whisky brands have outperformed renowned distillery giants Diageo and Pernod Ricard. Indian spirits are changing the global whisky market and forcing established brands to reconsider marketing strategies and whisky components. No one expected the whisky distillery kings, Diageo and Pernod Ricard, to lose the throne. At least not to newcomers like India. This country was once known for its huge whisky imports and consumption of international drinks, is now […]

Balmoral Castle and Estate has released a special edition whisky honoring the 75th birthday of King Charles III.  The 45-year-old single cask whisky was distilled at Royal Lochnagar and released in celebration of the King’s birthday. It was tasted by the King this year, before 253 bottles were released on November 14, 2023. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, King Charles III celebrates his 75th birthday with a philanthropic initiative called the […]

After basking in an impressive reception in the UK market, Never Say Die has launched in the US drinks market.  In September 2022, the UK-based Kentucky-owned distillery rolled out the straight bourbon into the UK.  The whiskey was launched online. According to the distillery, a few thousand cases of the brand’s bottled whiskey are being reimported ahead of its launch online with Seelbach’s in early 2024.  It will then begin […]

This is not a rags-to-riches story. It is an artistic journey of one of Colorado’s most unique single malt whisky from a home basement to a top-producing whisky distillery. Michael Myers, a former fashion photographer, named Distillery 291 after Alfred Stieglitz’s New York gallery. The distillery uses Colorado-grown grain to produce its whisky, in an effort to contribute to the local economy. The whisky is finished with charred aspen staves […]

Global whisky distillery giant, Pernod Ricard, is celebrating its Chinese distillery’s first single malt whisky. The Chaun Distillery is part of the French company’s expansion plan. The distillery is rolling out its first whisky that was processed in the Chinese plant. The launch coincides with the opening of the company’s  Experience Centre where whisky enthusiasts can participate in tours, tasting sessions, and purchases. In November 2021, Pernod Ricard invested $150 […]

A new core range of Waterford Whisky’s Cuvée Concepts will be introduced to the United States. These releases mark an important milestone in Waterford Whisky’s quest to create single malt whiskies with natural flavor. Waterford Whisky Cuvée Concepts Enroute to the US “The natural progression of our unique terroir mission was to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Grand Vins of Bordeaux or the Grande Marques of Champagne, and […]

UK drinks exports have grown by 13% this year to an impressive £9.4 billion impulsed by strong whisky sales. With Scotch whisky forming the bulk of Britain’s heritage drinks products, major European countries have maintained traditional purchases despite the sluggish economy. However, sales of other alcoholic beverages including gin and beer, have reduced drastically due to bureaucratic impediments imposed by Brexit. Although the exact reduction quantity is not clearly outlined, […]

The owners of the Eagle River Whisky distillery discovered that their tasting room and distillery may just be too small. The company invited whisky enthusiasts to a tasting session at the distillery hall, however, the turnout was overwhelming.  The demand for the spirit led the couple to initiate expansion plans immediately. “We quickly realized that it would be too costly to retrofit it to become the state-of-the-art, sustainable distillery we […]

The annual whisky festival, Whisky Live, will roll out the 2024 spirit show in Dubai.  The show will honor the country making it the host of the first festival to be held in the Middle East.  The program is set to launch in mid-February under the guidance of the Malt Society Arabia (MSA).  The partnership between the MSA and Paragraph Publishing will rename the Dubai festival Malt Live Dubai. According to […]

The Scotch whisky industry is on a sure course to celebrate its best economic performance.  Various indicators are showing large profits that already exceed previous years, without including the last quarter’s sales reports. Scotch whisky producers, such as the Chivas Brothers are celebrating a huge uptick in exports and local sales. According to figures from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), 2023 exports could surpass £6 billion (US$7.5 billion) for only […]

The festive season got a breather today as Chivas Brothers Whisky workers decided to suspend their strike and review a new offer. The workers at the distillery Scotland branches voted unanimously to suspend strike action that was set to start next week.  The Kilmalid, Dalmuir, and Strathclyde Grain distilleries of Chivas Brothers, represented by Unite the Union, voted to strike by 91.2%. Between December 11 and 14, Chivas Brothers‘ workers […]