The Japanese sake brewery Masuizumi has collaborated with the blended Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal on their 12-year-old ‘spirit drink’ Tangumi Reserve. The expression is a mix of Chivas Brothers whisky and sake. Immediately prior to returning to Scotland, the brand filled ex-Chivas oak casks with sake and then finished a portion of the spirit […]
Cirque du Soleil has partnered with The Macallan for the launch of two editions in its Harmony Collection. To mark The Macallan’s 200th anniversary, the distillery has released two expressions: Harmony Vibrant Oak and Harmony Guardian Oak. Several different types of oak barrels were used in the maturation of Harmony Vibrant Oak, whereas Guardian Oak […]
Squid Game, Netflix’s hit series, is back for season two. As an invitation to Squid Game fans 21+ and whisky enthusiasts alike, Johnnie Walker, Scotch whisky, and Netflix invite you to ‘pick your player’ to celebrate the return. The collaboration with the Squid Game continues a series of partnerships Johnnie Walker began last month at […]
The Dalmore has released its Cask Curation Series Port Edition, a limited-edition trio of whiskies finished in rare port casks from Symington. According to Dalmore, this collection is the second installment of the Cask Curation Series, which celebrates the artistry and role played by casks sourced from the finest winemakers worldwide. ‘The life a cask […]
Several spooky whiskies have been put out by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society for Halloween. If you’re into sherried whisky, this might be just what you’re looking for. Hot on the list is Annochmore’s 16 Year Old ‘The Devil Drinks Oloroso’. Notably, this is a whisky distilled in 2006. The whisky spent 13 years in […]
In 2022, a new whisky, the Ardbeg: Wee Beastie 5 Years Old, was displayed to the global whisky market. However, fans soon discovered that the new spirit was a fantastic Halloween gift set. A fiery dram with notes of coffee, fennel, and tree sap on the nose. Smoke, chocolate, aniseed, and savory meats explode on […]
Besides renaming its whisky ranges, the Bladnoch distillery has introduced two new single malts to its Heritage Collection. Two new whiskies replaced Bladnoch’s 11-year-old and 14-year-old whiskies in the Heritage Collection: a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old. With these two new releases, Bladnoch will complement its existing aged expressions, Bladnoch’s 19-year-old and 30-year-old. This development will […]
Using its Alice in Wonderland inspiration, Glen Scotia created a whisky that will bring clean water to people in Madagascar. A specially selected Glen Scotia first-fill Bourbon cask has been donated to The Maclean Foundation (TMF). This raises funds for clean water projects through adventures and collaborations with the whisky industry. A charity founded by […]
SirDavis is the new American whisky created by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in partnership with Moet Hennessy. The spirit is now available at select US international airports including John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Travelers will be able to interact with SirDavis through immersive and engaging activations at LAX International Terminal. The showcase will be […]
A Texas court has granted the SWA a consent judgment that prevents Arkay Beverages from producing or selling fake Scotch. The motion has become the latest example of legal action taken by the association against imitation and counterfeiting. According to the SWA, fake Scotch whisky was sold by Arkay via its website and third-party retailers, […]
