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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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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Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost whisky distillery, has announced two changes to its core collections of Lowland single malt Scotch whiskies. Bladnoch is bolstering its core age statement range with the introduction of two new aged expressions – Bladnoch 13 Year Old and Bladnoch 16 Year Old – and reintroducing its age statement whiskies as the Heritage…
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures revealing that exports of Scotch Whisky in the first half of 2024 have fallen by 18% compared to the same period in 2023. Data for H1 2024 shows that the value of Scotch Whisky exports declined when compared with the first half of 2023 – a…
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Five Farms, the premium Irish Cream liqueur celebrated “for its exceptional taste and genuine Irish heritage” has launched in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK. Crafted with premium ingredients from County Cork, Ireland, Five Farms Irish Cream features rich dairy cream from local “happy cows” and ten times the amount of triple-distilled Irish whiskey compared to…
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In the lead up to the 2024 Hebridean Whisky Festival, Isle of Harris Distillery is set to launch its inaugural single cask release in a milestone moment for the brand that celebrates the shared heritage and passion for whisky. Taking place from September 9th to 14th, the festival highlights the six distilleries on the Hebridean…
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