Construction on Shetland’s first whisky distillery is progressing well and two 4,000-litre malt stills have been installed. The Lerwick Distillery team is working towards opening the shop on Market Street in September. Initially, blended whisky will be produced from casks from the south, followed by a single malt made on site. When the whole building […]
Six New Zealand wines have been named the top scorers in the international wine competition. The International Wine Challenge, which is the most influential, impartially judged wine competition in the world. These wines are from Hawke’s Bay, Auckland, Central Otago, and Marlborough. New Zealand finished sixth in the medal count for the 40th International Wine […]
The Southern California-based brand has collaborated with Pernod Ricard to expand distribution to Australia and New Zealand, where shoppers can enjoy the smooth, tasty, and nutty texture of Skrewball Whiskey. When Steven Yeng was a child, his family fled Cambodia, lived in a refugee camp in Thailand, and moved to the United States. He saw […]
An announcement made by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) earlier this month, revealed that Dallas Dhu Distillery will reopen. Like it, many distilleries were forced to close during the 1980s Whisky Loch, when there was a surplus of whisky. In 1983, Dallas Dhu ceased production and was sold to HES. It was then transformed into a […]
A syndicated credit facility of $115 million has been successfully closed by Whiskey House of Kentucky. The distillery is considered the most advanced contract distillery in the US. Details revealed that the lenders are Truist Bank, U.S. Bank, First Horizon Bank, Rabobank, and CoBank. According to Presswire, Whiskey House broke ground on July 1 and […]
To make good on a Stanley Cup wager, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent two bottles of Foothills whisky to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. “I just received two bottles of Canadian whisky,” DeSantis said in a video on X, posted on July 22. “This looks really, really, good.” According to the Albertan, Smith sent a bottle […]
After in-depth investigations, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) successfully dismantled a counterfeit whisky and vodka distribution scheme. The organization shut down an illicit smuggling scheme that distributed premium spirits across multiple continents including Europe and Asia. OLAF conducted investigations that led to the seizure of more than 400 thousand bottles of spirits worth about €14 […]
The champagne Maison Dom Pérignon hosted artists, creators, chefs, and sommeliers from the worldwide Dom Pérignon Society. Held in Barcelona, the 4th edition of its annual Révélations event showcased two new champagne. Guests enjoyed a creative dinner featuring Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon and Michelin-starred chefs Albert Adrià and Niko Romito. As aromas of two […]
Lunazul Tequila, the premium tequila brand known for its hand-harvested 100% blue weber agave, has launched a new advertising campaign titled “Look to Luna.” This campaign emphasizes the brand’s belief that those who appreciate premium craftsmanship and casual enjoyment “Look to Luna” when choosing tequila. Lunazul Tequila remains additive-free and stands by its motto: “where […]
Lo Siento has announced its strategic expansion into its third state: Georgia with Lo Siento Tequila. This expansion brings the company’s full range of premium products to over 300 accounts across the state. Their offerings include Silver, Reposado, and Añejo. Notable retailers they are partnering with include Tower Liquor, Metro Bottle, and Camp Creek World […]
