Diamonds Are Still Forever for The Macallan
Diamonds continue to be forever for Speyside-based The Macallan as they release their second limited edition single malt whisky as part of their affiliation with the iconic James Bond feature film franchise while celebrating 55 years since “Diamonds Are Forever” was released with Sean Connery in the 007 superspy role. The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever […]
Gallo Purchases Four Roses From Kirin
Japan-based owner Kirin has sold Kentucky-based bourbon brand Four Roses to E&J Gallo Winery for up to $775 million, according to an announcement by Kirin. The deal is expected to be finalized later this year and includes a $50 million deviation if Four Roses hits a performance target, according to Kirin, which purchased Four Roses […]
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Amber Lane Is a New Award Winning Whisky
Until this year, 2023, Amber Lane whisky distillery was an unknown creator of fine spirit. Suddenly in less than a year, it has become a top whisky producer outperforming world single malt giants. Amber Lane Whisky Storms the Competition As whisky enthusiasts, owners, master distillers, and the press gathered to celebrate the best whiskies from the top countries worldwide, they expected renowned names and lifelong tastes. Disappointingly, these were not […]
Beam Suntory Combines Whisky From Three Regions To Produce Ardray
Beam Suntory has created a new three-region blended Scotch called Ardray that combines malt and grain whiskies from the Highlands, Lowlands and Islay Scotch whisky-producing regions of Scotland. Beam Suntory owns the Ardmore, Auchentoshan, Bowmore and Laphroaig Scotch distilleries and, in a collaboration with Scottish spirits company Edrington [owner of Glenrothes, Highland Park and The Macallan], produced Ardray. Beam Suntory Ardray was bottled at 48% alcohol by volume [96 proof] […]
Tasmanian Whisky Dream Almost Clipped Scotland
Unknown to most whisky enthusiasts, Tasmania entered into the spirit business ahead of Scotland. The Australian town would have become the world’s largest whisky distillers were it not for colonial politics and fear of insufficient supplies. As early as 1822, Tasmanians received a green light to produce single malt whisky commercially. The colonial governor at the time, Lachlan Macquarie, was convinced that the colony would make whisky one way or […]
Bladnoch Releases The Dragon
Bladnoch – Scotland’s oldest privately-owned whisky distillery – has released five single malts that will comprise what they are calling The Dragon Series [a reference to the dragon curve, a mathematical term for a fractional curve]. Bladnoch I in the Dragon Series is called The Field [relating the journey from field to distillery], was matured in re-fill bourbon casks, bottled at 46.7% alcohol by volume [93.4 proof] and is said […]
Emperador Boasts High Performance Thanks to Whisky Portfolio
Driven by a high-performing whisky sales outlook, Emperador reported a healthy mid-year revenue growth. The company leaned on the strong sales of its whisky portfolio to note double-digit growth this year. In an impressive report on its revenue, Philippine liquor distillery Emperador revealed that its revenue soared 11 percent to S$742 million in the first half of this fiscal year. up from a year ago, as its global whisky arm […]
Japnese Whisky Fuji Expands to European Markets
In a bid to expand its top whisky, Japanese distillery Kirin has contracted the services of French distributor and distillery, Pernod Ricard. The agreement with Kirin Brewery Company will propel the distribution of its Japanese whisky brand, Fuji, in Europe. According to a spokesperson from Kirin, the distribution deal came into effect last July 2023, granting Pernod Ricard the distribution rights for the Fuji brand in 13 European markets, including […]
Fettercairn Has New 18-Year-Old
Fettercairn has released the 2023 their annual 18-year-old limited edition single malt. 2023 Fettercairn 18 Year Old was finished in 100% locally-sourced Scottish oak barrels, bottled at 46.8% alcohol by volume [93.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of almond, cacao, guava, passionfruit and vanilla. 2023 Fettercairn 18 Year Old is being made available in France, Germany and the UK for $275 per bottle.
Komada – A Whisky Family Opens in Theatres November 10
It’s the whisky movie, Komada – A Whisky Family, that shares the story of the famous whisky brand, KOMA. Spirited from studio P.A. Works, has released a new teaser visual and trailer. The movie will roll out on November 10 in Japan. Whisky enthusiasts are excited by the achievement and expect that the story will inspire the community as Casino did for the betting industry. Other studios have produced whisky-themed […]
World Whisky Select Opens in Hong Kong
World Whisky Select has launched a new storefront in Hong geared at promoting new and emerging whiskies from around the world. The display center features select spirits from over 300 distilleries worldwide. Springboarding from an impressive debut in Seoul, South Korea, World Whisky Select has moved on to Hong Kong. The business model will expand its Asian presence as it prepares to include new brands and select distilleries. During its […]
Scapegrace Single Malt Whisky Soars to First Place
The New Zealand whisky distillery, Scapegrace Single Malt Whisky was awarded the top medal at the Global World Whisky Masters ceremony held in London on Saturday. The ceremony was held in London on Saturday night with famous whiskies from all over the world vying for the coveted title. The Scapegrace’s Single Malt Fortitude V Whisky was awarded the Master Medal, the highest honor at the awards. Scapegrace Co-Founder Mark Neal […]
Newport World Resorts Launches The Whisky Library
According to the EIN Presswire, the Newport World Resorts has enhanced its services with a luxury spirit bar called The Whisky Library. The new bar is designed to provide both food and beverage with special emphasis on counterside snacks, cocktails, single malt whiskies, and international liquors. Another splendid portfolio facet added by Newport World Resorts, The Whisky Library boasts a collection of more than 1,000 whiskies from around the world […]
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 […]
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