Balcones Distilling has announced the launch of its latest whisky creation: Balcones Mirador Eclipse American Single Malt. Inspired by the extraordinary phenomenon of a solar eclipse, this limited edition release is “a testament to the artistic whisky-making approach of Balcones and unwavering commitment to innovation and craftsmanship”. According to the company, the journey to Mirador…
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Loch Lomond Distillery can trace its roots back over 200 years. Today, it crafts three distinctive whisky styles including its flagship Scotch single malt brand Loch Lomond Whiskies; its single grain whisky, Spearhead made from 100% malted barley and distilled in a copper coffey still; and its latest creation Noble Rebel, a range of blended…
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Nyetimber, the Sussex and Hampshire-based wine producer is set to acquire The Lakes Distillery. Nyetimber said The Lakes is “the leading English distiller of premium quality Single Malt Whisky” and other premium spirits, differentiated by its characteristic Sherry-led house style, wood forward approach and depth of flavour. The acquisition values The Lakes’ existing issued and…
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Distillers at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery have revealed details of their first Special Release of 2024. Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery’s latest limited edition bottling is Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release, 50% abv, a fruity and complex whisky with flavours of orange chocolate, roasted malt, baked apples and candied fruits. The ex-PX Sherry and ex-Bourbon…
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Rachel Sutherland is the Liquid and Innovation Manager at Warner’s Distillery. Hailing from Invergordon, north of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, Rachel has been part of the distillery’s team since 2019. Along with her General Certificate in Brewing and Distilling, Rachel also holds a Master’s in Chemistry (Heriot-Watt University). Created and run by Tom &…
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New research from CGA by NIQ has revealed that tequila is enjoying near-double-digit sales growth in Canada’s On Premise, powered by young adult drinkers and its popularity in cocktails. CGA’s exclusive On Premise Measurement (OPM) solution shows tequila sales by value have soared by 9.8% in the last 12 months, while volumes have grown 2.7%—slightly ahead of the US, where…
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Kate Nicholls OBE has been elected as Institute of Licensing national chair and will take over from previous Chair Daniel Davies who has served as National Chair since January 2015. Daniel Davies will step down after a record nine years as IoL Chair, during which time he has overseen significant development within the organisation, representing the…
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The Isle of Harris Distillery has released four new batches of The Hearach single malt Scotch whisky, following the inaugural release in September 2023 which sold out online in just four-and-a-half hours. Bottled at 46% ABV, without any artificial colouring or chill-filtration, The Hearach is matured in first-fill bourbon, as well as oloroso and fino…
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Torabhaig, the Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillery, has unveiled Cnoc Na Mòine, a new limited edition third chapter in its Legacy Series that charts the journey to a ten-year-old expression. Meaning “hill of peat” in Gaelic, Cnoc Na Mòine is described as “an elegantly peated single malt shaped by the Isle of Skye and…
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Ellers Farm Distillery has announced a new flavour for its Y-Gin brand, developed exclusively for easyJet. The B Corp certified Yorkshire-based distillery will see a new Orange flavour of its popular Y-Gin take flight aboard easyJet flights from 20th March, as the airline continues to reinforce its sustainability approach both operationally and in the cabin. The Y-Gin Orange…
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