Japanese Whisky Launches New Logo
A new logo and appeal representing the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) is on display. The organization is looking to push forward new concepts amid stagnant Japanese whisky sales worldwide. In February 2021, Japanese distilleries and the government founded the JSLMA to oversee whisky regulations and standards. Since then, the institution has paved […]
The Glenrothes Rolls Out World’s Most Protected Whisky
Over the years, protecting a rare bottle of whisky has taken different shapes and formats. People store it in a cool, dark, and stable environment. Others keep bottles upright and ensure the cork remains moist and in place. However, no packaging or storage method rivals that of The Glenrothes. Labeled The 51, the rare whisky […]
Young People Are Abonding Whisky and Alcoholic Beverages
Distilleries and brewers are not happy about a recent poll showing that most youths are ditching alcoholic beverages. A sluggish economy and new tax tariffs have worsened the financial outlook for alcoholic beverage producers. In a poll conducted in partnership with You Gov, the UK-based The Portman Group revealed dismaying news for the whisky industry. […]
Saltire Rare Malt Celebrates First Anniversary
Based on the small Falkland island, Saltire Rare Malt distillery has much to celebrate with just one year under its belt. The Scotch whiskey producer has rolled a new spirit to usher in its second year. In 2024, two friends, Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie, locked heads together and founded the distillery focusing on rare […]
Top Whisky Producers Pausing Production
Three of the world’s largest whisky producers have paused production in three of the most essential whisky-producing nations. Pernod Ricard, Diageo, and Brown-Forman have laid out plans to halt production this year. Pernod Ricard will halt production at its Irish whisky plant in Middleton Distillery this April. A spokesperson for the company said: “Irish Distillers […]
How Tariff Wars Are Killing Whisky
In September 2013, the EU opened an investigation into the quality of Chinese electric cars. The results pumped higher tariffs on EVs from China and opened tit-for-tat tariff wars. That same year, the first Chinese response was to impose a 30%—39% tariff on Conac vodka. This had a devasting impact on the EU whisky industry, […]
Is the Choker Cocktail a Classic or a Modern Creation?
Learn the secrets to crafting the perfect Choker Cocktail – a modern twist on a timeless drink.