Jura Reveals Sherry Cask Finish Scotch
Jura Distillery has released Jura 12 Year Old Oloroso Edition – as the initial entry in a new series of sherry-finished whiskies – with this one being a 12-year-old aged in Oloroso sherry casks. Jura 12 Year Old Oloroso Edition began the maturation process in ex-bourbon barrels before being shifted over to a second maturation […]
Daniel Weller Spelt Debuts
Buffalo Trace Distillery has released the second installment of their experimental Daniel Weller spelt wheat series, created in 2023 and honoring 18th century Kentucky whiskey distiller Daniel Weller was instrumental in helping create bourbon distilling. Buffalo Trace Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat uses European-prominent Emmer wheat and was matured for 10 years before being bottled at […]
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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 […]
Betty Booze Collabs With Wrexham AFC For Winning Bourbon RTD’s
Betty Booze – the brainchild of actress Blake Lively [“Gossip Girl”] – has expanded from their tonic-and-mixer beginnings in 2021 to their ready-to-drink [RTD] cocktail range which has collaborated with Wrexham Association Football Club (AFC) players, the Welsh club team co-owned by Lively’s husband, actor Ryan Reynolds [“Deadpool”] whose documentary series “Welcome to Wrexham” has become a worldwide hit for Hulu and Disney. The advertising promotional video features Wrexham AFC […]
Online Whisky Auction Set for August 18
Whisky lovers will come together for the Scotland Whisky Hammer monthly auction to be held on August 18, 2023. The Milne brothers are inviting people from all over the world to buy, sell, or value rare whiskies. The online auction will take place on the Whisky Hammer website where you can always find additional details. Whisky Hammer was founded by Craig and Daniel Milne with the ambitious goal of establishing […]
Glen Moray Gets Twisted On The Vine
Speyside whisky producer Glen Moray has released Twisted Vine – a single malt whisky matured in Cognac casks – as an an addition to Glen Moray’s range of whiskies matured in ex-cognac casks. Glen Moray Twisted Vine was bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to offer notes of coffee, nuts, prunes and raisins. Glen Moray Twisted Vine has a serving recommendation of being presented neat […]
Aber Falls Still not Protected by UKGI
As Wales distilleries moved this year to the UKGI protective umbrella, joining Ireland and Scotland, not all Welsh whiskies were inducted. One such whisky is Aber Falls. Last week the major whisky brands were handed protected geographical indication (UK GI) status under the UK’s post-Brexit. Aber Falls is a single malt Welsh whisky owned by Halewood Artisanal Spirits and was denied UKOI protection after temporarily moving bottling to Lancashire. The […]
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