Lagavulin Distillery Launches New Offerman Edition Whisky
There’s always a glass of whisky on hand when Nick Offerman mentions whisky. Since 2014, the Parks and Recreation star has collaborated with Lagavulin – his favorite scotch. The distillery launched the new Offerman edition today. Almost 25 years ago, Offerman had his first experience with scotch at the Chicago Film Festival. At the time, […]
Scotch Whisky Poised to Grow 9% by 2028
According to recent news, Scotch whisky sales are expected to reach $15 billion by 2028. This is good news for the 150 distilleries across Scotland that create single malt whiskies and blends. After taking a backseat for some time, the impressive growth prospects will likely spur investment in the sector. The new report from global […]
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Single Grain Estate Whisky Strikes Gold in San Francisco
According to a recent report on April Pad a Bristol whisky distillery has won a gold medal at the world’s largest spirits competition. Single Grain Estate Whisky from Circumstance was awarded the accolade at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Circumstance head distiller Andrew Osborne said: “We don’t make whisky to try and win awards. We make whisky to be drunk and to be enjoyed. That’s why we do […]
Glenmorangie Triples Down On Cask Reserve
Highland distillery Glenmorangie is tripling down on casks as they have released a single malt called Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve that has been matured in three different casks: bourbon, new charred oak and rye. Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve was bottled at 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof) and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, pear and vanilla. Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve is being made available in […]
Last Drop Distillers Rolls Out 3 Unique Spirits in 2024 Edition
Age, flavor, whisky – these are common words in any celebration chatter and this year has received a new impulse for whisky libraries. Last Drop Distillers has added three special expressions to its 2024 special edition. The spirits reveal a rich lore in their creation trail that will ignite enthusiasts for years. Featuring a 44.8% ABV, Release No 34 is a 40-year-old single malt Scotch produced by the Lowland distillery […]
The Whisky Exchange Set to Host Two New Spirit Shows
The Whisky Exchange will host two new spirit expos next year. The first show will debut on April 11-12, 2025, (Welcome to Whisky show), and a Tequila and Mezcal show will open on May 16-17, 2025. Both events will be held at Glaziers Hall, London, the same venue of the Whisky Exchange’s Cognac Show (22-23 March), Rum Show (5-6 July) and Champagne Show (15 November). According to a report published […]
Label 5 Rolls Out Grain Whisky Ahead of Yardworks Festival
As part of its expansion into the UK market, Label 5 blended Scotch whisky is launching its first single grain whisky. The spirit is produced at its grain distillery in Scotland, aged in ex-bourbon barrels for three years, and bottled at a 40% abv. Jamie Stewart, UK commercial director, LMB UK said: “The UK launch of our first single grain whisky is a really exciting time for Label 5 and […]
Lerwick Distillery Set to Become Shetland’s First Distillery
After consulting with Business Gateway, the owners of Shetland’s first ever whisky distillery are due to open later this year, 2024. The exact opening date for Lerwick Distillery is yet to be announced. It has been almost a decade since Martin Watt, Caroline MacIntyre, and Calum Miller came up with the idea for the distillery. In 2022, they discovered the site and began planning the build As a master distiller, […]
Kamiki Shuzou Distillery Rolls Out First Single Malt Whisky
The Kamiki Shuzou Distillery has released its first Japanese single malt whisky. The 47% ABV whiskey was aged in oak barrels for three years and then finished in Japanese cedar casks. This makes it the first Japanese cedar cask-finished whisky in the world. As per Kamiki, Japanese cedar has a distinctive fragrance and soft texture and is used to calm the mind and body for ages. Kamiki Shuzou Distillery is […]
The Cabrach Rolls Out Launch Whisky
An upcoming Speyside distillery, The Cabrach, has released its first Scotch whisky and invites consumers to join its collective. It will be located in Cabrach, on the southern edge of Moray, known for illicit stills and smuggling. Founded by The Cabrach Trust, the distillery is expected to begin distilling in August 2017. It will feature a heritage center, as well as a hub for learning new skills for the community. […]
Crown Royal – 50 Whiskies in a Single Bottle
Crown Royal is a blend of 50 Canadian whiskies. The unique spirit is distilled at the Gimli distillery, located in Gimli, Manitoba. Its site stretches over 360 acres and holds approximately 1.5 million barrels of bourbon. This is where the most miraculous whisky is made. The Crown Royal brand is a blended Canadian whisky that was originally created by Seagram and has been owned by Diageo since 2000. It is […]
Another Indian Whisky Named Best Single Malt
During the 2024 London Spirits Competition, Godawan Century, an Indian single malt whiskey, won the top prize in the single malt whiskey category. The spirit won the single malt whiskey category with an impressive 96 points, making it the highest-scoring product from India. The tasting note given by the London Spirit Competition said, “A single malt whiskey with pronounced tropical notes, a lighter palate, and a short finish. It offers […]
Aberfeldy Partners With Finca Ambrosia for Wine Cask Selection
Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, has partnered with Aberfeldy for the new edition of its Wine Cask Collection. Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish is its first partnership between a malt master and a winemaker. Distilled on November 14, 2021, the spirit matured for over two decades in a combination of Sherry and Bourbon re-fill barrels and wooden hogsheads. The Aberfeldy 21 Year Old is then finished for about eight […]
Sir Rod Stewart Shares Wolfie’s Whisky Ahead of German Tour
Sir Rod Stewart’s Wolfie’s Whisky teamed up with Gebr. Heinemann to bring a rock ‘n’ roll-themed animation to Hamburg Airport. It is the brand’s first global travel retail event following its channel debut last month Among the items displayed in the promotional space are Sir Rod’s German Gold records. These include Body Wishes, Baby Jane and the album Every Picture Tells a Story, along with some of his memorable outfits. […]
Ardbeg Distillery Celebrates Ardeg Day With New Whisky Launch
Ardbeg Distillery is releasing a whisky aged in Port wine barrels in celebration of Ardbeg Day on June 1. Named Ardbeg Spectacular, the whisky is aged with Port wine barrels, which have been described as ‘bringing a tumbling richness and acrobatic twist of color to the malt’. This year, Ardbeg Day will feature a ‘dark circus’ at its distillery, describing it as an ‘offbeat and smoky take on the circus’, […]
Whisky and Racing Unites for Long-Term Collaborations
Coachbuilt Whisky, founded by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, and current Formula 1 team Williams Racing, have announced a new licensing agreement. Button, the Williams Racing Brand Ambassador, and Coachbuilt will collaborate to produce several limited-edition whiskies. Each release will pay homage to Williams Racing’s long history in Formula 1. In addition, the special releases will honor Jenson Button’s long-standing relationship with Williams Racing. Jenson Button made his […]
Jamie Foxx Brings BSB Back As Brown Sugar Blend
Actor and musician Jamie Foxx purchased what was then Brown Sugar Bourbon from Washington State-based Heritage Distilling in 2021 and has revamped the recipe and packaging for the bourbon, which is now called Brown Sugar Blend (BSB). Foxx now owns the brand as part of a collaboration with Texas-based spirits incubator Wes Brands. BSB was noted in its previous life for its sweet taste evoking brown sugar and cinnamon notes […]
Templeton Gets Fortitude
Iowa-based Templeton Distillery has released a bourbon called Fortitude – their first non-rye whiskey product since opening six years ago in the town of Templeton, Iowa. Templeton Fortitude is produced with a mash bill of 55% corn, 40% rye and 5% malted barley, matured in first-fill American oak barrels, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of black pepper, butterscotch, caramel, citrus and […]
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