Johnnie Walker Goes Azure For Travel Retail
Johnnie Walker has released Johnnie Walker Blue Label Azure – a new version of their Blue Label blended whisky – for global travel retail venues. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Azure differs from the Blue Label with a blend of whiskies emphasizing so-called “coastal” notes, which are said to be citrus, orchard fruits and gentle smoke, […]
Suntory Prepares For Summer On The Rocks
Suntory Global Spirits-owned On The Rocks cocktails are preparing for the arrival of summer with their “Make it a Cocktail” promotional campaign. On the Rocks ready-to-drink cocktails cover all the spirits ground with an Old Fashioned with Knob Creek bourbon, a Manhattan with Basil Hayden and margaritas in several flavors [including two new ones – […]
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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 […]
Jack Daniel’s Goes High Rye For Single Barrel Collection
Jack Daniel’s has gone high rye in their latest addition to their now-four strong Single Barrel Collection with the high alcohol volume Barrel Proof Rye, which has been bottled straight from the barrel. Jack Daniel’s Barrel Proof Rye was matured in new, American white oak barrels, touts a grain bill of 70% rye, 18% corn and 12% malted barley along with a range of 62.5% to 72.5% alcohol by volume […]
The Group and Starward to Produce Historic Whisky
Somewhere down under lies an Australian co-op of 100 wine growers that have excelled and become the most prominent producers in the country. They are called The Group Wines and have created a partnership with renowned whisky distillery Starward. The partnership will focus on launching a limited release of whisky barrel-aged Shiraz exclusive to Coles Liquor Group. ‘The high-quality McLaren Vale Shiraz was aged in Starward Two-Fold Whisky barrels. Since 2017, […]
Gleneagles Launches Quartet Of Whisky Pursuits
Scotland-based luxury hotel+spa Gleneagles has released a quartet of single malt whiskies as a series called Pursuits, inspired by four countryside activities – falconry, fishing, horse riding and shooting – offered at the estate [never mind golf, which will have Gleneagles as the host the International Pro-Am golf tournament later this year]. Each of the four single malt whiskies in Gleneagles Pursuits has been sourced from four whisky distilleries in […]
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