Whisky and Racing Unites for Long-Term Collaborations
Coachbuilt Whisky, founded by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, and current Formula 1 team Williams Racing, have announced a new licensing agreement. Button, the Williams Racing Brand Ambassador, and Coachbuilt will collaborate to produce several limited-edition whiskies. Each release will pay homage to Williams Racing’s long history in Formula 1. In addition, the […]
Jamie Foxx Brings BSB Back As Brown Sugar Blend
Actor and musician Jamie Foxx purchased what was then Brown Sugar Bourbon from Washington State-based Heritage Distilling in 2021 and has revamped the recipe and packaging for the bourbon, which is now called Brown Sugar Blend (BSB). Foxx now owns the brand as part of a collaboration with Texas-based spirits incubator Wes Brands. BSB was […]
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Kadamba Nabs Best Indian Single Malt Whisky
The winning whisky, Kadamba’s Signature Expression, is double distilled and aged in bourbon, sherry, and virgin American oak casks. This unique aging process results in a rich and complex flavor profile. Known as one of the world’s most prestigious whisky competitions, the World Whiskies Awards feature blind tastings of approximately 6,000 whiskies from the top 60 distilleries in the world. Kadamba’s victory underscores the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of its […]
Benriach Reveals 25-Year-Old Whisky
Speyside distillery, The Benriach, has released The Benriach Triple Distilled 25 Years Old – a 25-year-old whisky exclusively for global travel retail venues. The Benriach Triple Distilled 25 Years Old was matured in three different casks – bourbon, Oloroso sherry and virgin oak – bottled at 47% alcohol by volume [94 proof] and is said to offer notes of Manuka honey, nectarine, orange, toffee and walnuts. Only 900 cases of […]
Malt Live 2024 Dubai – Unviels Dailuaine 40 Year Old
In 1992, Wilson & Morgan was founded on one very simple principle: no whisky under the company’s label will be bottled until it meets the taste of the company’s brilliant chairman and owner, Fabio Rossi. This year. the company rolled out the Dailuaine 40-Year-Old at the Malt Live 2024 Dubai. There are no preconceptions about age statements or color. In fact, the company never added color, even before it was […]
Bruichladdich Rolls Out Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old whisky has been released by Bruichladdich Distillery. This expression was distilled in 2001 and named after the Islay village near the distillery. Notably this is the oldest whisky of this type and was matured entirely on the island. Its intricate flavor profile is driven by its long maturation in a combination of sherry and French oak oak barrels. Port Charlotte 18 Year Old is evocative […]
Pernod Ricard Builds India Largest Malt Distillery
Pernod Ricard is investing $217 million into the construction of a new malt distillery in India. The facility will be situated in Butibori, an industrial suburb of Nagpur, Maharashtra. The distillery is expected to produce 60,000 liters of whisky daily. Pernod Ricard is committed to using sustainable methods in the distillery’s operation and will source grain from local farmers. Shri Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, said: “We believe […]
Friends of Fort George Holds Annual Whisky Tasting Event
As part of their partnership with Forty Creek Distilleries, the Friends of Fort George will host their fourth annual whisky tasting event at Navy Hall, hosted by Forty Creek North American brand ambassador Chris Thompson. There will be award-winning Forty Creek whisky samples available. “It’s very important for the community,” Tony Chisholm said. “It’s important for the friends, important for the people to be aware of the extracurricular activities Parks […]
Whisky Hammer Hails 100th Auction With $10,000 in Rewards
Online whisky auction platform, Whisky Hammer, is celebrating its 100th auction and is rewarding both bidders and auctioneers with enticing perks. The company has reached its centennial landmark after only eight years of operation. The auction will go live on Friday, March 15 with a list of perks to express their gratitude to clients. The auction site was founded by brothers Daniel and Craig Milne eight years ago, and it […]
Dewar’s 21-Yeard-Old Gets Mizunara Finish
Dewar’s is giving its 21-year-old whisky a specialized finish and you never guess how far they had to go to get the casks. The whisky is a double-aged spirit and will be given its final moments in Mizunara oak casks. The Bacardi-owned distillery has gone leaps and bounds to acquire these Japanese casks. Notably, Mizunara oak originates from Japan and takes 200 years to reach maturity. Carpenters have some difficulty […]
Emma Cookson Wins – International Wine and Spirit Competition
The 2024 International Wine and Spirit Competition has awarded Emma Cookson as the winner of the category Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner. The institution awards workers in the beverage industry and has been watching her performance for years. Notably, Cookson, who won the Icons of Whisky’s Whisky Communicator of the Year award last year, was shortlisted for the award in 2023. The IWSC judges were impressed with her progress. […]
Vietnam Launches First Single Malt Whisky
There are lots of ways to age whisky in a tropical climate, but one thing’s for sure: the West doesn’t have a monopoly on whisky production anymore. Indian, Taiwanese, and now Vietnamese craft distillers, such as Về Để Đi, are contributing to the global whisky market. “Hot climate distilling — in the tropics or subtropics — is really coming to be understood by whisky geeks, and increasingly people in general, […]
Mystery Whisky Tasting Comes to Live at Okanagan College
On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Ogopogo Rotary Club of Kelowna will hold its annual Mystery Whisky Tasting. Participants will taste seven of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies. As whisky ambassador Mark Dixon explains, participants will be guided by a whisky ambassador through a mystery tasting of seven of Scotland’s single malt whiskies, some of which are up to 25 years old. “One of our experts from Scotland will take you […]
Better with Age Scotch Tasting Set to Go Live
Better with Age Scotch Tasting returns to CHATS Community and Home Assistance to Seniors. The fundraising event will be he;d on Wednesday, March 20 for whisky connoisseurs and everyday whisky drinkers alike. Notably, the program will feature local whisky sommelier Keith Scott and the Aurora Whisky Society. This in-person, interactive event will begin with a cocktail reception and end with a sit-down dinner prepared by chef Roger Wakileh. Doors open […]
Stefanie Holt Heads Mangrove Global Whisky Portfolio
International whisky distributor Mangrove Global has chosen Stefanie Holt to spearhead its world whisky portfolio. Mangrove’s distributes many whisky brands including Stauning, Abasolo, Bearface and Yamazakura. Having worked for the company for more than five years, Holt possesses extensive brand advocacy experience. She will lead Mangrove’s whisky brands across promotion, marketing, and sales to both on- and off-trade. Holt said: “My job is to take new and existing whisky drinkers […]
Angel’s Envy Makes People Envious In Edinburgh And London
Angel’s Envy is making people envious in Edinburgh and London as they collaborate with bars in those two cities to celebrate the Manhattan cocktail until Wednesday, February 21, 2024. More than 21 bars in the two cities will be making their versions on the cocktail [typically consisting of bourbon, sweet vermouth and bitters] while using Angel’s Envy Bourbon – with each drink claimed to be priced from $13. The participating […]
The Dalmore 12 – Special Single Malt Whisky
The Dalmore 12 is a 12-year-old single malt scotch, a whisky of the highland variety. As with other single malts, Dalmore 12’s alcoholic content hovers between 40% and 50%. The “12” in its name refers to the amount of time the spirit spent aging in barrels. A master distiller has transformed three ingredients, barley, water, and yeast, into something sweet, fruity, and unique. Notably, Dalmore 12 is a popular single […]
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