As part of the company’s annual Collaboration Series, Mossburn Distillers released a limited edition 12-year-old blend finished in Calvados casks. The Calvados apple cider malt follows the release of Mossburn Foursquare in 2023. interestingly, this is the first collaborative bottle ever released by Mossburn and Domaine Dupont. The Speyside malt whisky in the release was […]
A brand new distillery has opened on Islay called Ardnahoe. Founded by Hunter Laing & Co., it brings a fresh spin on traditional Islay whisky making. The mysteries of the Ardnahoe Whisky Distillery were unraveled by their founder Andrew Laing. One aspect of Islay whisky that holds allure for whisky lovers is its sweet and […]
Over 150 constituent whiskies make up Nikka Nine Decades, including the oldest malts reserved from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Plus new grain whiskies from Moji, Satsumastukasa, and mature grain whiskies from Nishinomiya. It also includes whiskies from Ben Nevis Distillery. “The number of whiskies accumulated since the establishment of the company is tremendous, with […]
The Tamdhu Distillery has launched the Dedication Collection, beginning with Tamdhu 43 Years Old, a whisky with a 43-year-old age statement. Eight releases are planned for the Dedication Collection, four for domestic markets and four for travel retail. The 43 Years Old will be released for domestic markets. To showcase Tamdhu’s signature use of oloroso […]
It’s hard to imagine a time when whisky was treated like n illegal drug. Its making was considered a violation of English laws and Scotch whisky was an underground business. However, King George IV was a notorious whisky fan. During a tour of Scotland, he was impressed by its whisky distillers and introduced the Excise […]
Among 167 distilleries that were registered in 1824, the year licensed distilling became legal, only six distilleries remain. These survivors are Glenlivet, Macallan, Fettercairn, Miltonduff, Cardhu, and Balmenach. These Scotch whiskies have earned their time. This is the first of two reports that will present their celebration campaigns. The Macallan – Scotch Whiskies Founded by […]
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 […]
