Aberfeldy has announced the latest addition to its prestigious Exceptional Cask Series with the launch of the Aberfeldy 22-Year-Old White Port Cask Finish. This limited- edition release embodies the award-winning Aberfeldy distillery tradition of excellence, offering whisky enthusiasts the opportunity to experience something truly extraordinary, the company said. Crafted by Aberfeldy’s Master Blender, Stephanie Macleod,…
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Loch Lomond Distillery has continued its upwards trajectory in the global Scotch whisky market with category-leading scores in the world-renowned 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. For the second time in the last three years, Loch Lomond Whisky is globally the fastest growing top 50 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, according to the latest data published…
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What happens when a duo, bound by a love of adventure and the pursuit of the perfect gin, decide to take the plunge and start a distillery of their own? Well, in the case of husband and wife team Rachel Hicks and Andrew Parsons, you get The Sky Wave Distilling Co, an Oxfordshire-based business that…
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One of the largest global online whisky communities, The Whiskey Wash, is relaunching as a price comparison site for whisky. The new one stop shop is a direct response to the increasing consumer demand for premium and super premium whiskies and brings approved global retailers, auctioneers and distributors together with whisky enthusiasts across the world. As…
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The Macallan, the renowned single Malt Scotch whisky, has unveiled the latest in the Harmony Collection, with two new whisky releases as part of the brand’s unique collaboration with Cirque du Soleil. Celebrating The Macallan’s 200 Year Anniversary, Harmony Vibrant Oak (available in domestic retail) and Harmony Guardian Oak (exclusively available in global travel retail) reflect the brand’s expertise and mastery of wood….
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Laphroaig has announced the appointment of George Campbell as its new Distillery Manager. George’s appointment comes as owner Suntory Global Spirits announces promotions for current employees Jonathan Fletcher and Emma Boyle to new Islay Assistant Distillery Manager roles, dedicated to supporting both Suntory Global Spirits’ distilleries on Islay, Laphroaig and Bowmore. Bringing over 12 years’ experience in…
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Traveller Whiskey, a collaboration between Buffalo Trace and x10 Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton, has been launched in the UK. A new, premium blended whiskey that was first introduced in the USA in early 2024, Traveller is inspired by Stapleton’s authenticity and musical artistry and is proudly blended and bottled at the World’s Most…
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To celebrate his excellent keynote address at our Brewers Congress event in London earlier this week, we return to one of our most listened-to episodes. David Gluckman was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 1st November 1938, the day Sea Biscuit and War Admiral fought out the race of the century at Pimlico Park,…
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Wales-based Penderyn Distillery has scooped top honours at the prestigious New York World Spirits Competition (NYWSC) 2024. The distillery’s Penderyn Legend expression was awarded the coveted Double Gold medal, while Penderyn Sherrywood and Hiraeth (from the Icons of Wales series) each received Gold medals, further cementing the distillery’s reputation for producing exceptional Welsh whisky. Stephen…
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Premiership Rugby has signed a new partnership with Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the flagship bourbon from the World’s Most Award-winning and longest continuously operating distillery in the United States of America. The multi-year deal solidifies BuffaloTrace as the Official Spirits Partner for the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season, making the highly awarded bourbon…
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