Glenmorangie Unveils 13-Year-Old Moscatel Casked Whisky
The good news: Glenmorangie has released Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask – a 13-year-old whisky aged in Moscatel dessert wine casks. The bad news: it will only be available in Australia and New Zealand. Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask, as its name suggests, was matured in Moscatel casks, bottled at 48.2% alcohol by […]
Highland Park Reveals Orkney-Sourced Heather Whisky
Highland Park has released Highland Park Cask Strength: Heather – a limited edition cask strength single malt made with 100% Orkney peat-smoked barley, more specifically from Hobbister Moor – just a few miles from the distillery. Highland Park Cask Strength: Heather was matured in both first-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks, bottled at 63.6% […]
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Bottlers to ‘Turn Whisky into Water”
Jesus of Nazareth’s first miracle turned water into wine, now two famous brothers have set out to ‘turn whisky into water!’. The brothers Jamie and Lachlan MacLean aim to visit 120 distilleries and independently bottle then sell donated casks to raise cash for clean water projects. A trio of record-breaking rowing brothers have teamed up with their whisky writer father to launch a charity to raise money for clean water […]
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Launches Ice Cream
It’s not every day that a whisky club creates ice cream but this Scottish society has decided to test the waters with a chili-based sorbet! The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SWWS) has partnered with a gelateria from Edinburg, Joelato, to make an experimental ice cream around its new chilli-infused dram. As is customary, people celebrate success. That is why the whisky club, as part of its 40th-anniversary celebration, has added […]
Woodford Reserve Batch Proof? Yes, Master…
Woodford Reserve has released Batch Proof as part of their limited edition Master’s Collection bourbon series which also consists of Five-Malt Stouted Mash, Chocolate Malted Rye Bourbon, Maple Wood Finish, American Select Oak and Oat Grain Kentucky. Woodford Reserve Batch Proof was bottled at a whopping 62% alcohol by volume [124 proof] and is said to offer notes of toasted almonds, overripe banana, cardamom, cherry, pepper and the omnipresent vanilla. […]
Duty Increase on Scottish Whisky Comes into Effect
A recent duty increase on Scottish whisky has created ripples of dissatisfaction in the distillery district. Scotch whisky industry leaders have slammed a 10.1% rise in alcohol duty which came into effect this past August 1. However, politicians were taken by surprise at the industry’s response after the government had delayed the tax which was approved in February this year. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) rebuked the increase as a […]
Hudson Whisky Launches NY Mets Limited Edition
In an impressive partnership with the New York Mets, Hudson Whiskey announces its latest limited-edition The limited edition bottling of Hudson’s award-winning Bright Lights, Big Bourbon, as the “Official Bourbon of the Mets.” Bright Lights is produced and bottled in Hudson Valley, representing the character of the distillery that founded it, The whiskey has established itself as the creative and unrivaled spirit of New York. The spirit is formulated from […]
Chinese Whisky Makes it to UK Market
The expansion of Chinese whiskies to the external market has been a closed tabu for centuries, as the Chinese continue to restrict the distribution of their spirits within its geographical boundaries. However, top spirits retailer and distributor, The Whisky Exchange, has announced that it will offer the first Chinese whiskies – available in stores in the UK market. The Goalong Distillery is located in the Hunan province of south-central China […]
Suntory Celebrates Their 100th Birthday With Keanu Reeves And Joan Jett
The House of Suntory employed filmmaker Sofia Coppola [“Lost in Translation”] to produce a birthday tribute video for their 100th birthday celebration and, in turn, Coppola produced actor Keanu Reeves [“Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure”], Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ performing a cover of “Crimson and Clover” by Tommy James and the Shondells and a brief cameo from Sammy Davis, Jr.. Suntory was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii who […]
Maker’s Mark Aims To Make Their Mark
Beam Suntory-owned Maker’s Mark – a small-batch Kentucky bourbon produced in Loretto, Kentucky – is launching a new worldwide promotional campaign in 2024 but have already produced a snippet of what is yet to come. The first video in that promotion is entitled “They Say” [in six, 15 and 30-second versions] and will be seen on Hulu and Roku as well as various online video, digital and social platforms. “They […]
McDowell’s No.1 Is Number 1
It is not every day that you are crowned by your title, but this Indian whisky is the number one selling spirit around the globe. The data was released by the marketing firm IMARC Group, which concluded the global whisky consumption for the fiscal year 2022. The report showed the top 25 best selling whisky on the planet plus detailing how many million cases of whisky they sold. McDowells No. […]
Top Five Best Selling Whiskies 2022
They form the main hub of a $64 billion industry that is expected to surpass $91 billion by 2028. The world’s top whisky producers and most consumed spirits are distilled and bottled by these countries: Ireland, the United States of America, India, Scotland, and Japan. According to IMARC Group, the global whisky market is built around these five nations. The stats show a surprising twist away from rums and beers […]
Top 10 Best Selling Whiskies 2022 Part 1
Have you ever wondered which are the top 10 best selling whiskies in the world? The list is based on how many cases each whisky brand sold last year – 20222. This showcases the top ten most popular whiskies in the world. The ranking is listed from the least selling brand to the highest seller. 10. Blenders Pride This popular Indian whisky has sold over 9.5 million cases in 2022. […]
Lochlea Has New Cask Strength Whisky
Lowland distillery Lochlea has released a cask strength single malt – their first such offering – as part of a new annual series. Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 1 was matured in first-fill ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 60.1% alcohol by volume [120.2 proof] and is said to offer notes of coffee, fruit and Brazil nuts. Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 1 is being made available for $80 per bottle […]
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