Ardbeg Distillery has released a new limited edition of rare whiskies that reflects aspects of its early history. The unique collection constitutes two distinct expressions and is dubbed the Rollercoaster. Notably, the limited edition only released 143 sets drawn from two rare cask single malt of a historic Ardbeg valued at over £85,000. The first was originally distilled in 1981 during the temporary closing of the distillery. Most people at […]

Japanese whisky distillery Nikka has released its 2023 limited edition Discovery Series. The expressions will focus on grain and blend four distinctive grain whiskies from four distilleries. “The Grain” is the 2023 release of the Discovery Series, which blends grain whiskies from four Nikka distilleries. Miyagikyo Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt, and The closed Nishinomiya Plant Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt. A new barley grain whisky from Moji Distillery. A […]

The Central American paradise, Costa Rica, has become the most recent country to add Agitator Whisky to its spirit brands. The deal materialized from a partnership between the international Charter Brands with distributor Premium Spirits to bring the Swedish Whisky brand Agitator to the Latin market. Earlier this year, Premium Spirits added Agitator to its whisky portfolio converting the Swedish distiller into its first ‘New World” whisky. Agitator Whisky Enters […]

In his Autumn Statement, Jeremy Hunt announced a duty freeze across all four alcohol categories. Whisky and alcohol taxation may be taking a reset on their implementation process. The Chancellor announced the delay to the planned increase in alcohol duties, which will take place on August  1, 2024, instead of the planned February 1, 2024. One of the more peculiar aspects of tax rate indexation is alcohol duties. For starters, […]

Asian whisky distillery, Suntory Holdings, has augmented the prices for Japanese liquors and beverages. The company has increased the price tag on over 19 spirits ahead of the Christmas season. Despite decades of virtually no inflation, Japan has seen rapid consumer price increases over the past two years, but regular cost-of-living wage increases haven’t become commonplace yet. This just got worse There is a massive price increase in the beverage […]

New Zealand-based distillery, Pōkeno Whisky, has launched one of its first international marketing campaign. The company is bound to tap into new whisky enthusiasts in Asian markets for its “new world” whisky.  The campaign is focused on the first single malt matured in barrels made from native New Zealand wood. According to the company’s founder, Matt Johns, new markets will be launched every month – including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and […]

Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has released the festive season whisky completing it special limited edition.  The last expressions for the Christmas season consist of the ultimate bottles of Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #4. The whisky, 46% ABV, is the 4th of the distillery’s annual autumn Sherry Cask Reserve series. It blends ex-PX, ex-Moscatel, and ex-Oloroso sherry hogsheads and butts. The result is a rich spirit with flavors of dried […]

Whisky distillery Macallan has retained its previous title of the world’s most expensive whisky after establishing a new record at Sotheby’s auction this Saturday, November 18, 2023.  The distillery placed a 1926 rare whisky below the hammer winning an amazing $2.7 million. On November 18, 2023, Macallan auctioned one of its oldest whiskies. The expression matured for almost sixty years in dark oak sherry casks before becoming one of just […]

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has acquired new financing from Ferovinum using whisky casks as its collateral.  The SMWS secured the loan to its whisky-producing arm, Artisanal Spirits Company. The founder Scotch Malt Whisky Society has agreed to a £15 million financing deal through Ferovinum. The partnership will extend the Artisanal Spirits Company’s productive capabilities to develop its business via branding of its cask spirit asset base. Ferovinum has extended […]

Two world-renowned whisky distilleries have set out to make whisky for the king of England. How do you select a flavor unique to the king and what will it be like?  Royal leader King Charles III is celebrating his 75th birthday and the Cotswolds Distillery has collaborated with Highgrove to honor him.  The whisky makers will create a limited edition expression worthy of the king. Known as The King’s Birthday […]

A record-breaking £3 million investment into Scotch whisky tourism has revealed the unprecedented growth that the young industry is experiencing.  Scotch Whisky Experience received the needed boost to enhance the way visitors engage with distilling whisky. According to a press release, the project will recreate certain facets of the t=whusky journey while expanding hosting and service capacity. A team, led by architects Hatto + Partners, aims to improve visitor experience […]

Royal Salute has continued its quest to create rare whisky and incredible designs. This was most recently showcased in its new addition to the Royal Salute’s Art of Wonder collection.  The special edition seeks to unite unique art with rare whiskies. The distillery seeks unique artistry to reflect the essence of each spirit, collaborating with top artists to design exceptional decanters for its whiskies.  These visionaries will create art inspired […]

Single malt Scotch whisky distillery Talisker expanded its special wild whisky-making series with the addition of 45-year-old whisky.  the Isle of Skye-based distillery produced a unique expression finished in ice-fractured oak. Notably, the scotch whisky giant is also making history with the release of the Talisker Glacial Edge 45-Year-Old. This is the first production of a 45-year-old single malt Scotch whisky by Talisker. The Talisker Glacial Edge Whisky Journey With […]

Scotch Whisky Association Appoints Sarah McCormick as Legal Counsel As the Scotch Whisky Association continues to expand its legal prowess, the latest appointment may give it resolute direction. The whisky body added Sarah McCormick to its defense portfolio as it faces a busy new year. The expansion has followed suit in the association’s rapid growth this year.  The SWA now boasts a legal made up of six lawyers and two […]