A rare whisky was released commemorating Japan’s Nikka Whisky 90th anniversary. The blend was made possible by liquid sourced from six distilleries spanning nine decades. For this recent limited edition, Nine Decades, Nikka Whisky drew from over 50 batches, some dating back to the 1940s. Among these batches are some of Nikka’s oldest reserves sourced […]
Officially, Black Friday has arrived—at least on Amazon. Although Amazon started their sale a week ahead of schedule, the annual shopping event is actually on November 29th. Numerous deals are over 40% off, and the savings are really astounding. Normally £39.50, the Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Giftbox is now only £22.99. Its […]
For the first time since 2022, Mitcher Distillery has released Michter’s 20-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. “It’s always a special event for us at Michter’s when we bottle and release some whiskey that is over two decades old,” commented Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “Unlike Scotch and some other aged spirits, bourbon has to mature in a […]
Two new spirits were recently added to The Dalmore whisky portfolio as the brand unveiled The Vintage Collection 2024. The new series comprises two whiskies distilled in 2006 and 2009. The Dalmore Vintage 2009 was first matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, followed by a double maturation in Gonzalez Byass Matusalem sherry casks and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
