Diageo, now synonymous with some of the world’s finest whiskies, is not a single distillery but a global powerhouse in spirits and beverages. The company’s roots are both intricate and illustrious, tracing back through centuries of innovation, mergers, and passionate entrepreneurship. Diageo, as it exists today, was formally established in 1997, but its heritage stretches […]
Top Irish whisky producer McConnell’s has rolled out the third expression in its five-year-old series. The new spirit was finished in a Cognac cask before bottling for whisky enthusiasts. Impressively, the new whiskey blends Irish malt and grain whiskeys and was aged for five years in first-fill Bourbon casks. It was later finished in Cognac […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s January again, and bars throughout the UK are bracing for the most challenging month of the year. Since its launch in 2012, Dry January has left its toll and blessings on the drinks and beverage sector. Donald Williams is a merry man who celebrates nonstop from December 24 to January 1. There are no […]
Discover the art of crafting the perfect Dixie Whiskey Cocktail by mastering the balance of sweet, sour, and smoky flavors for a true Southern drinking experience.
The coveted Whisky of the Year Award has been the desire of top distilleries this year. However, New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon won the prize this weekend. The Whisky Exchange, located on Great Portland Street, conducted a blind tasting to select it. The whiskies competing for the title had to be current releases with retail […]
In an impressive move, a top distiller released its oldest spirit just in time for Christmas. Johnnie Walker celebrated the history of whisky distillation in Scotland on Wednesday by releasing a 52-year-old combination of two-grain whiskies and six rare malt whiskeys. Some of the ghost distillers that supplied the batches had already closed their doors […]
Explore the best whisky cocktails, rich with history and creativity. Journey into a realm where traditional whisky charm blends with modern mixology. Find recipes that take you from the timeless Old Fashioned from 18061 to the quirky Bacon and Egg Martini2. Whether for a casual meet-up or a big celebration, these refined drinks tell stories […]