At a gathering of elegance and the famous, Macallan launched its two newest whiskies. Dubbed Sherry Oak 25 and 30 Years Old, the expressions drift to tastes of the creme de la creme of Nigeria. Top whisky distillery, Macallan. has expanded its whisky portfolio with the addition of two new spirits.  Distinguished personalities and whisky enthusiasts gathered at the elegant Mantra Restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos, on a recent Friday […]

Waterford Whisky Distillery has announced two new peach-based expressions. The Irish distillery is considered one of the world’s top peach whiskey producers. A world leader in organic and biodynamic whiskies, Waterford Whisky Distillery claims its two new releases are the most heavily peated whiskies ever created in Ireland. Waterford Whisky Distillery Peating Levels Notably, the two whiskies – Peated: Lacken and Peated: Woodbrook – contain high levels of phenol from […]

The Asian Scotch whisky consumption has spiraled past the EU as the top consumer. Scotch whisky distilleries are reaping the fruits of decades-long marketing programs. In an in-depth report published in the Japan Times, the Scotch Whisky Association is reporting sales growth throughout Asia. In a year when worldwide alcoholic consumption has lowered, the sales of Scotch whiskies reported growth. According to the article, distilleries Chivas Brothers, Pernod Ricard, and […]

Whisky distillery Diageo has added new expressions to its special Prima and Ultima edition. The fourth release brings other spirits which were either the first or the last in production cask. This release in the edition constitutes eight bottles which were originally launched in 2020.  Each was carefully crafted by the distillery’s Master Distiller, Dr Emma Walker. In a statement to the Whisky Business, she said: “Each of these whiskies […]

Mackmyra Svensk Whisky debuts Sweden’s first 20-year-old whisky. The distillery became the first Swedish beverage company to release a spirit of that matured age. Sweden is celebrating a historic milestone as it joins top whisky-producing countries that have released decades-old expressions. The feat was achieved by a local whisky distillery Mackmyra Svensk. This promotes the company as a pioneer in setting industry standards. In 1999, after founding the company during […]

Whisky distilleries across the UK and Ireland will soon be changing how they make drinks. The UK authorities have released a set of new production guidelines for whisky makers. The British Standards Institution (BSI) has created new regulations that will affect the production of whisky.  In a push to streamline product quality with international standards, the body has released a set of voluntary guidelines. According to the BSI, the new […]

Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery Bunnahabhain has partnered with the Whiskey Exchange. The deal will launch a 32 year old single malt drink. The latest expression was matured in a single oloroso sherry butt for more than three decades. A total of 537 bottles were extracted and will become available in The Whisky Exchange store. The listed price at the writing of this article is £2,000 (US$2,505). According to details on […]

Three persons who robbed the Khasa Distillery whisky cartons were apprehended by local police.  The robbers were caught with 11 cartons of Khasa scotch whisky. As part of a joint investigation with the excise department, three persons have been caught with 11 cartons of illicit whisky smuggled from the distillery. Investigating the Khasa Distillery Whisky Robbery The local police in the Khasa Amrista region are investigating the circumstances during which […]