The House of Suntory has announced the launch of the 2024 Tsukuriwake Series – showcasing the “exceptional blending and diversity” of Japanese whisky. The series is comprised of Yamazaki Golden Promise, Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt, Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt, and Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara. Tsukuriwake (pronounced soo-koo-ree-wah-keh) means ‘artisanship through a diversity of making,’ and…
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Having a great brand, and a great product, is imperative. But it’s only part of the battle. So knowing how to market what you have and ensure it has visibility in an often crowded field is all-important. And, thankfully, Rachel Davey knows all about that. With nearly 15 years’ experience in PR, marketing and events,…
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Knob Creek Bourbon has announced a new, permanent addition to its award-winning portfolio: Knob Creek 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey. The release is “carefully crafted and patiently aged for a decade in deeply charred barrels delivering a full-bodied rye whiskey”. This extra-aged rye whiskey, the company explained, demonstrates the distillery’s unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and…
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Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost whisky distillery, has launched The Wave, the second chapter within the Master Distiller’s Collection. The Wave is a five-part limited-edition series which demonstrates the marrying process of whisky casks, with each annual release revealing one of the five whisky making pillars used by master distiller, Dr Nick Savage. Wave I: Time &…
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Swansea’s flourishing tourism industry is injecting over £600 million annually into the local economy, and it has been given a brilliant new centerpiece to drive future growth, a new distillery. New figures show visitors spent £609 million throughout 2023 in the Swansea, Mumbles and Gower area. The STEAM figures (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) prepared…
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Brockmans Gin has announced the latest addition to its collection in the form of Agave Cut. Fusing the proper traditions of British gin distilling with the flare of Mexican Agave spirit, Brockmans Gin have created a disruptive spirit not experienced before, the company said. This spirit is an intoxicating blend of gin botanicals and verdant…
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Pernod Ricard and Ecospirits have announces they are entering a new stage in their relationship with a five-year global licensing agreement to enable the distribution of Pernod Ricard’s spirits brands in Ecospirits’ circular packaging technology to on-trade venues around the world. This collaboration, which builds on the learnings of a pilot in Singapore late 2022,…
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Stonegate Group, the UK’s leading pub company, reveals their plan to feature two of The Drinks Bureau’s premium RTD cocktails – Dirty Shirley and non-alcoholic Shirley Temple – as limited-edition PRIDE cocktails across over 1,100 bars, pubs and clubs nationwide in honour of PRIDE. This listing is part of their support for Stonewall Housing –…
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Speyburn single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled its refreshed collection, marking “the next exciting chapter” for the 126-year-old distillery located in the iconic whisky region of Speyside, Scotland. The collection features two new whiskies: Bourbon Cask and Rum Cask Finish. These single malts will join the award-winning 10 Years Old to form Speyburn’s new core…
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The UK spirits industry is in rude health. According to national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young, 54 new distilleries opened in 2023. England in particular has emerged as a hotbed for new independent spirits businesses, with 48 new distilleries registered last year – a 20% uptick from 40 registrations in 2022. And Scotland, renowned for its whisky…
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