Whisky

Ahascragh
Interview

Ahascragh: Gareth McAllister about Ireland’s first zero-energy-emissions distillery

Sustainability and tradition need not be a contradiction in terms – as the Ahascragh Distillery in the west of Ireland proves. In a historic flour mill that stood…
Interview

High West Distillery: Tara Lindley about whiskey from the Wild West

The High West Distillery was founded in 2006 by David Perkins and his wife Jane and combines craftsmanship with a love of the Wild West. Inspired by his experiences…
Interview

Craft distillery from County Kerry: June O'Connell about Skellig Six18

Skellig Six18 Distillery is located on the north-western tip of the Ring of Kerry, in the village of Cahersiveen, and was founded in 2019. Named after the famous…
RTD cocktails

NIO Cocktails: Negroni Box with three bittersweet experiences

There is nothing better than the bitter-sweet pleasure of a perfectly prepared Negroni. The quintessence. Uncompromising. Incredibly good The Negroni is the quintessential…
Whisky

Edrington sells The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt to William Grant & Sons

Edrington, through its subsidiary, The 1887 Company Limited, announces that it has reached an agreement to sell The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt Scotch Whisky brands…
Interview

Whisky legend Billy Walker about 50 years of distilling and the future of The GlenAllachie

[Advertorial] The GlenAllachie is one of the few independently run distilleries in Scotland. The whisky production is managed by Billy Walker, who can look back…
Whisky

Moët Hennessy and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Launch New Whisky – SirDavis

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined forces with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH, to create SirDavis, a groundbreaking new whisky. The first-of-its-kind joint…
Limited Edition

World Whiskey Society Launches 12-Year-Old Rye Whiskey Finished in Ex-Awamori Casks

World Whiskey Society (WWS), known for scouring the globe to create the world's most interesting whiskeys, is proud to announce its latest release: a 12-year-old…
Whisky

Old Forester Announces Birthday Bourbon 2024: 12 years old, and 107 proof

Old Forester announces the highly-anticipated return of its most coveted expression, Birthday Bourbon. This year the bourbon is 12 years old and 107 proof – and…
Whisky

"Invincible Shield": St. Kilian Distillers and Judas Priest continue their successful partnership

Metal legends Judas Priest have once again taken the music world by storm. Their latest album "Invincible Shield", which was released on 8 March 2024, catapulted…
Sustainability

DIWISA is now offering three of its products in reusable containers from ecoSPIRITS

DIWISA AG, a leading Swiss producer of spirits, is now offering three of its products in environmentally considerate ecoTOTE containers. This decision underscores…
Single Malt Whisky

St. Kilian Distillers: Kiliani Edition 2024 – IMMINA: A Franconian fusion

To mark St Kilian's Day on 8 July, the Franconian distillery St Kilian Distillers is launching a new limited edition single malt whisky bottling: the Kiliani Edition…
interview benromach
Interview

Handcrafted whisky from Speyside: Gordon Muir about Benromach

Originally built in 1898, Benromach Distillery is located in the north of Speyside, close to the coast on the edge of the town of Forres. It was brought back to…
Swedish Whisky

Shining Awards: Agitator Whisky Triumphs at IWSC Awards

Complex aromas, an expressive flavor palette, and unique blends: Agitator Whisky is celebrating four gleaming awards at this year’s IWSC. Chestnut Cask, Argument…
Swedish Whisky

A Smoky Revolution: Agitator Whisky Launches Single Malt Rök in Germany

The innovative Swedish distillery Agitator Whisky is once again setting new standards in the whisky world by expanding its award-winning range on the German market…
Interview

"Turn the whisky world upside down" – Oskar Bruno about the Swedish Agitator Whisky

In an industry that is characterized by tradition, Agitator is breaking new ground. The Swedish distillery is rethinking the production of whisky and breaking with…
Hands clinging alcohol drink glasses
Distribution

Brown-Forman Announces Launch of Distribution Business in Italy

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB), one of the largest American-owned spirits companies, announces its plan to distribute its own brands in Italy, effective…
Glenglassaugh Coalescence of the Coast
Whisky

Oldest Glenglassaugh breaks auction record for charity

Glenglassaugh Coalescence of the Coast aged 55 Years, a one-of-a-kind expression crafted by Master Blender Rachel Barrie, has been sold as part of the Distillers…
Whiskey

Rebel 100 Bourbon: Lux Row launches limited edition 

Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers is launching an international-only release of its acclaimed Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Debuting at BCB Berlin (9th –…
the house of suntory
Whisky

The House of Suntory Unveils Two New Limited Edition Bottles from Its Centennial Range

As 2023 marks a momentous year for the House of Suntory, the founding House of Japanese whisky is thrilled to reveal the long-awaited centennial release of Hibiki…
Blended Malt Whisky

Celebrating Welsh Heritage: Penderyn Distillery Introduces Penderyn Patagonia

The multi-award-winning Penderyn Distillery, also known as The Welsh Whisky Co. Ltd, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest creation, Penderyn Patagonia. This…
Single Malt Whisky

Mackmyra creates whisky history with Sweden's first 20-year-old single malt

Mackmyra Svensk Whisky proudly presents the launch of Sweden's first 20-year-old single malt whisky. This historic moment not only marks an important milestone for…
Whisky and rum

Berry Bros. & Rudd has released its third seasonal release of 2023

Britain’s oldest spirits and wine merchants Berry Bros. & Rudd has released its third seasonal release of 2023. The collection exhibits a well-varied range…
old forester
Limited Edition

Old Forester Announces 12-year-old Birthday Bourbon for 2023

There's no better way to celebrate the birthday of Old Forester's original creator, George Garvin Brown, than the annual release of the brand's most coveted expression,…
whiskey
Whiskey

The James B. Beam Distilling Company Unveils 7th Chapter of Little Book® Whiskey Series

The James B. Beam Distilling Company (JBBDCo.) and Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery, are proud to announce the seventh…
balcones whiskey
Award

Balcones Distilling Wins Whiskey of The Year Award

Balcones Distilling's Texas 1 Single Malt was awarded the highest honor of Whiskey of the Year at the New Orleans Spirits Competition presented by Tales of the Cocktail…
Rosebank The Revival
Whisky

Lowland Single Malt Distillery Rosebank launches Chapter One of The Revival Series

Rosebank Distillery, producer of Lowland single malt whiskies, has always been a mysterious existence for connoisseurs. In the past two years, it has launched the…
glenallachie
Whisky

GlenAllachie launches set of three Regional Exclusive single malt Scotch whiskies

Independent Scotch whisky producer The GlenAllachie launches its first set of three Regional Exclusive single malt Scotch whiskies finished in unusual oak casks. Led…
Turntable Spirits
Interview

A new beat for blended whiskies: Alasdair and Gordon Stevenson about their Turntable Spirits

A new beat is sweeping through the world of blended whiskies: With their Turntable Whiskies, brothers Alasdair "Ally" and Gordon Stevenson are doing away with the…
GlenAllachie 30 YO Cask Strenght
Single Malt Whisky

The GlenAllachie releases 30-year-old Cask Strength Batch 3

Independent Scotch whisky firm The GlenAllachie today announces the next iteration of its oldest and most exclusive core range expression: The GlenAllachie 30-year-old…
Invest

Munich-based start-up Spiritory secures a six-figure amount for online whisky marketplace

The start-up Spiritory has secured a six-figure amount from investors. The young Munich-based company plans to use this capital to democratize and make the whisky…
whisky
Distribution

Brown-Forman announces distribution change

Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies, announces today its plan to distribute its own brands in Japan, effective…
Lochlea Distillery
Whisky

Scottish distillery Lochlea awarded global Single Estate of the Year 2023

Lochlea Distillery has been named the global winner of Single Estate Distillery of the Year 2023 at the Icons of Whisky Awards, hosted by Whisky Magazine. The…
Interview

"A whisky unlike any other": Founder David Vitale about Starward Whisky

When David Vitale founded the Starward Whisky Distillery in Melbourne in 2007, he had a clear goal in mind: to develop a whisky unlike any other. 16 years later,…
Glasgow 1770 Red Wine & Ruby Port
Whisky

Glasgow 1770 Whisky releases latest small batch expression

The Glasgow Distillery has announced its latest ‘Small Batch Series’ bottling, amping up its commitment to flavour experimentation by marrying together two distinct…
M&H Distillery
Whisky

Icons of Whisky and World Whiskies Awards: M&H Distillery wins numerous awards

M&H Distillery (Milk and Honey), Israel's first award-winning distillery, has received eight prestigious titles in the 2023’s Icons of Whisky and World Whiskies…
Lochlea Ploughing Edition 2023
Whisky

Lochlea Distillery to launch first peated whisky, Lochlea Ploughing Edition

The team at Lochlea Distillery are delighted to reveal their fourth limited seasonal release, Lochlea ‘Ploughing Edition’. Launching on the 25th January 2023,…
zamora fercullen falls irish whiskey
Whiskey

Zamora Company USA Introduces Fercullen Irish Whiskey in the U.S.

Fercullen Irish Whiskey from the Powerscourt Estate, one of Ireland's most-visited locations, will now be available across the U.S. thanks to a new distribution…
Glasgow 1770 Small Batch 2022
Whisky

The Glasgow Distillery Expands Small Batch Serien Single Malt Range

The Glasgow Distillery has stepped up to meet increasing demand for its ‘Small Batch Series’, debuting two new limited edition expressions of its Glasgow 1770…
mortlach
Collaboration

Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collaborates with Designer Chrissa Amuah

Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a treasured spirit from Scotland's Speyside region, has partnered with Chrissa Amuah to create a brilliant light fixture for…
dewars whisky nft
BlockBar.com

DEWAR’S® Scotch Whisky launches first-ever NFT for Double 21 Year-Old

[AG1] DEWAR’S® Scotch Whisky, the world’s most awarded blended Scotch whisky, has teamed up with BlockBar.com, the world’s first direct to consumer NFT marketplace…
mitchers whiskey
Whiskey

Michter's Named World's Most Admired American Whiskey

Michter's has been named the World's Most Admired American Whiskey and the #2 Most Admired Whisky overall in the second edition of The World's Most Admired Whiskies,…
old forester ranch
Whisky

USA: Old Forester® Debuts Limited-Edition Bourbon with Iconic King Ranch

Old Forester®, the first bottled bourbon, and King Ranch, the birthplace of American Ranching, are releasing a limited-edition whisky that pays homage to the hard…
Whisky

Lochlea Distillery to launch limited edition sherry matured whisky: Fallow Edition

The team at Lochlea Distillery are delighted to reveal their third seasonal limited release, Lochlea ‘Fallow Edition’ (First Crop). Launching on the 3rd November…
benriach
Whisky

Benriach launches inaugural NFT on BlockBar.com

Bridging physical and digital for the first time, Benriach today merges old with new as it launches a luxury twinset with two bottles, one Benriach The Forty and…
jack daniels mclaren
Sponsoring

Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing Announce New Partnership

Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing announced today a multi-year partnership making Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1…
The Glendronach Distillery
Brown-Forman

The GlenDronach Distillery annonces over £30m investment to meet global demand

Brown-Forman has announced over £30m investment in The GlenDronach Distillery to significantly increase production facilities at its homeplace in the Valley of…
Munich based startup

Spiritory – the new all-in-one platform for whisky lovers, collectors and investors

Munich based startup Spiritory GmbH announced the launch of its new platform www.spiritory.com. Spiritory provides users a smart and secure way to trade and manage…
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