Glenfiddich Debuts XS Lineup
Glenfiddich has launched Glenfiddich XS – a trio of single malt Scotch whiskies aged for 15, 18 and 21 years, respectively – all three bottled at 42% alcohol by volume [84 proof]. Glenfiddich XS 15 Years Old was matured in American and European oak casks, finished in an Oloroso sherry cask and is said to […]
Jameson Tweaks Lineup
Jameson Irish Whisky has tweaked their lineup with a re-brand of Jameson Single Pot Still to Jameson Distiller’s Batch while Jameson Crested enjoys a label re-design. However, the actual whisky contained in both Jameson Distiller’s Batch and Jameson Crested will remain the same. In the case of Jameson Distiller’s Batch, that means, the whisky continues […]
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Glen Scotia Unveils 48 Years Old
Campbeltown distillery Glen Scotia has released a scant few bottles of a 48-year-old single malt whisky. Glen Scotia 48 Years Old was matured for 43 years in a mix of refill and first-fill bourbon barrels, transferred into a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead for another five years before finally being finished for six months in a second-fill Pedro Ximénez hogshead, then bottled at 40.8% alcohol by volume [81.6 proof] and is […]
Elgin Town Braces for Spirit of Speyside: Distilled 2023
The small town of Elgin will come to life this weekend as the Spirit of Speyside: Distilled festival brews into the city. The annual event showcases the best of Speyside’s whisky distilleries and craft. According to organizers of the festival, the event will run the weekend of September 1 – 2 and will host three main events. Whisky brands, the town, and visitors will converge at the Elgin Townhall for […]
Irishman Offers 22-Year-Old…But Only In Ireland
The Irishman – owned by Amber Beverage Group – has released a 22-year-old single malt Irish whiskey, the oldest age statement in their range. The Irishman 22-Year-Old was aged in American oak bourbon barrels for 21 of those years before spending the final 12 months locked up in tawny Port casks from the Douro Valley in Portugal, then was bottled at cask strength of 49.43% alcohol by volume[98.86 proof]. Alas, […]
Heinemann Australia Debuts Pernod Ricard Whisky
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PRGTR) and Heinemann Australia have launched a partnership to showcase the Royal Salute whisky brand. The three-month-long animation will introduce the spirit’s largest activation in Sydney. According to a recent Pernod Ricard survey, 39% of travelers were mostly interested in collecting rare, special, and limited-edition whiskies. The trend has influenced the current presentation at the Heinemann Sydney Departures Mega B Store. The special showcase was […]
Ardbeg Whisky Brand Launches The Harpy’s Tale
Ardbeg Whisky Distillery has launched The Harpy’s Tale, the first in its special experimental Anthology Collection. The whisky brand marks the beginning of a series of Islay single malt spirits. The special whisky entered the market after maturing 13 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and Sauternes wine casks. The spirit was officially released as Ardbeg Anthology: The Harpy’s Tale and will be available for £141. Ardbeg Whisky fans can […]
It’s Madness! WhistlePig Goes One Step Beyond – FarmStock
Vermont-based WhistlePig, noted for their rye whiskies, have gone one step beyond with their latest limited edition farm-to-bottle whiskey series – FarmStock Beyond Bonded – where all whiskies in the series have been bottled in bond, having been harvested and distilled at the WhistlePig farm and distillery in Vermont in one season. Whistlepig FarmStock Beyond Bonded series will include a straight wheat whiskey, straight rye whiskey and a straight Bourbon […]
Philadelpia Prepares for 8th Annual Whisky Bonanza
The Philadelphia whisky community is getting ready for the 8th Annual Whisky Bonanza. The annual spirit festival is hosted at The Twisted Tail bar and restaurant. According to a press release, The Twisted Tail will open its it 8th Whisky Bonanza with huge changes to the currency program. The program usually showcases tens of bartenders, Master Craftsman, and whisky brands. The main events included ‘riveting cocktails competitions by some of […]
Heineken Jettisons Russian Beer Business
After promising to do so for nearly a year and a half, Heineken finally followed through on their promise and sold off their Russian beer business for €1 – to Russian-owned Arnest, an aerosol can maker. The Dutch brewer will absorb a loss of €300 million – nearly $325 million – on the “sale”. Many Western companies had already exited or ceased their Russian operations when the country invaded Ukraine […]
Single Pot Still Whisky – Have You Tried It?
Earlier this week, Scottish distillery InchDairnie released a Scottish Single Pot Still whisky. The historic event marks the first in a century for a Scotland-based distillery. The company is producing a line of special spirits edition called PrinLaws Collection. Nonetheless, very few people have heard of single pot still whisky, and even fewer have tried it. Have you? On the other hand, you may have already tried it, without knowing. […]
Molson Coors Purchases Blue Run Spirits
Brewing behemoth Molson Coors created the Coors Spirits Company and has made their first acquisition foray into the spirits industry with the purchase of Kentucky-based bourbon and rye whiskey producer Blue Run Spirits. Blue Run Spirits will join Five Trail Blended American Whiskey [launched in 2021] and Barmen 1873 Bourbon [launched in 2022] as members of the newly created Coors Spirits Company. Blue Run was founded in October 2020, sold […]
The Artisanal Spirits Company launches Taiwan Subsidary
The Artisanal Spirits Company has successfully launched a new subsidiary in Taiwan. The group which operates the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, continues its Asian expansion project. The SMWS has long sought better trading options within the Taiwanese market. In the past, it relied on third-party agreements and distribution umbrellas. However, the new subsidiary grants it direct access to the humongous market. According to estimates published by the International Wine & […]
Aussies Mr. Black And Starward Collab On Whisky Liqueur
A pair of popular Australian spirits producers – Mr. Black and Starward – have collaborated to create Double Cacao, a limited edition whisky and coffee-based liqueur. As their contribution to the collab, Mr. Black offers infused cacao nibs from Tanzania along with their coffee liqueur, which is then blended with Starward’s gold medal-winning Peated Finish whisky to produce the Double Cacao liqueur. The resulting product is said to offer — […]
SWA Clinches Another Scotch Whisky Protection
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has achieved landmark scotch whisky protection in Hong Kong. The license grants the organization trademark protection for the ‘scotch whisky’ category of whiskies. As a result, the term ‘Scotch whisky‘ may only be used for whisky produced in Scotland. In addition, any whisky bearing the label must be blended with Scotch ingredients. At the same time, must be matured in Scotland for at least three […]
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