The World Whiskies Awards 2024 – Best Japanese Whiskies
In the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, Japan’s whisky continues to attract public attention on the world stage. These awards honor outstanding craftsmanship, and this year’s gold medalists reflect Japan’s unique artistry and innovation. This report sheds light on the award-winning Japanese whiskies at the World Whiskies Awards 2024. Let’s explore the manufacturing methods, ingredients, and […]
Gabriel Macht – From Actor to Bear Fight Member
The actor known for his role on Suits has taken on a new career path with American whiskey brand Bear Fight Whiskey. Gabriel Macht, better known as Harvey Specter, has joined Bear Fight Whiskey as a creative partner and stakeholder. This is the actor’s first foray into the spirits industry. Bear Fight is produced by […]
Crown Royal Rebrands Reserve Whisky into 12YO
A new bottle design and 12-year age statement have been added to Diageo’s Canadian whisky Crown Royal Reserve. The whisky has revamped its Reserve recipe, adding an age statement to the label. “Crown Royal Reserve Aged 12 Years stays true to the tradition of the original Crown Royal Reserve offering while elevating the flavor profile […]
Living Souls Distillery Opens with 40YO Whisky
Living Souls has launched its first collection, Batch No 1, with four blended whiskies that showcase the brand’s quality and craftsmanship. The brand, which specializes in small batch and single cask releases, has put a high bar on its quality and craftsmanship. Jamie Williamson, whose whisky industry experience spans 15 years, said: “Our main goal […]
Wild Atlantic Distillery Rolls Out Inaugural Whisky
In December, Wild Atlantic Distillery in Northern Ireland will launch The IslandMen 1921, the company’s first whiskey. The whiskey will be released on December 21, marking the first time since 1921 that whiskey was made in County Tyrone and Derry. The brand seeks to ‘revive the proud history’ of Irish whiskey distillation there. Founded in […]
Sazerac Auctions Rare Whiskies for Hurricane Victims Fund
Sazerac is auctioning off some of its most prized whiskies to raise funds for the American Red Cross disaster relief effort. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which devastated Western North Carolina and Florida last fall. In the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale used to measure hurricane strength, Helene ranked as a Category 4 hurricane. However, the […]
The Whisky Aficionados’ Network Hosts Special Whisky Event
Whisky Aficionados’ Network reached new heights on Saturday 24 at the Barclays Tradeston campus in Glasgow. With its best networking event to date, it is a distinctive monthly networking group for professionals passionate about premium spirits. This exclusive club began ten years ago with just a small group of regulars but now hosts up to […]