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Lochlea Distillery to launch first core single malt whisky: Our Barley

Lochlea Distillery is shortly announcing the launch of their first core single malt whisky, ‘Lochlea Our Barley.’ Launching on the 18th of July 2022, it will…
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Packaging Design

Kavalan Releases New 'King Car Conductor' Packaging

Kavalan's Double Gold award-winning King Car Conductor has unveiled a new packaging design. King Car Conductor was one of five Kavalans to scoop Double Gold at…
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Single Malt

Gordon & MacPhail: 70 YO Whisky to honour the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Whisky creators Gordon & MacPhail have revealed a very special single malt whisky to honour the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Gordon & MacPhail…
Mackmyra Moment Virvelvind
Limited Edition

Mackmyra presents the grand finale with Moment Virvelvind

Moment Virvelvind is the last edition in the exclusive Moment series, where the unique cask have come into their own over the years in very limited editions. And…
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Distribution

Beam Suntory Signs Multiyear Agreement With Southern Glazer’s For Distribution In All U.S. Control States

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—announced that it has signed a four-year distribution…
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Whisky

GlenAllachie releases two Core Whiskies Extern Posteingang

The GlenAllachie Distillers Company today reveals two new product innovations for its brands’ core ranges: The GlenAllachie 8-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky…
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Bounce back from the pandemic

New 70cl bottle: Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky comes back stronger

As Scotland begins to bounce back from the pandemic, Scotland’s biggest city is coming back bigger and better than before, and The Glasgow Distillery has the bottle…
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Whisky

Benriach releases exclusive malts for Global Travel Retail

Creative Speyside Distillery, Benriach, is known for marrying heritage and innovation. To showcase its long-standing tradition of distilling classic, peated and…
GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Range 2022
Limited-edition range

Three new single malts joining The GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Series

The GlenAllachie Distillery, winner of Icons of Whisky’s Visitor Attraction of the Year, today adds three new bottlings to their Virgin Oak Series; a limited-edition…
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New facility

Diageo Announces Plans to Build Carbon Neutral Crown Royal Distillery in Canada

Global beverage alcohol leader Diageo announced plans for a new CAD$245 million distillery to support momentum and growth ambitions for its Crown Royal Canadian…
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Limited Edition

UK: Lochlea Distillery launches first seasonally inspired expression

Independently owned Lochlea Distillery is launching the first in an annual limited edition series of whiskies inspired by the changing seasons at Lochlea Farm. Sowing…
Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2022
Limited

Benriach continues creative legacy with latest Cask Collection

Speyside Distillery, Benriach, has launched its latest single cask bottlings, Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2022. Continuing Benriach’s creative legacy, each…
The GlenAllachie 10 yo 2022
Single Malt

Next batch of revered GlenAllachie 10-year-old announced

Independently owned and managed distillery The GlenAllachie today launches the next instalment of its coveted 10-year-old Single Malt: The GlenAllachie 10-year-old…
Mackmyra Limousin
Launch

Mackmyra Limousin – luxury swedish whisky with a french connection

Mackmyra continues a proud tradition by highlighting flavours and artisanship beyond the whisky world's traditional standards with Mackmyra Limousin. This edition…
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Awards

Kavalan Wins IWSC 'Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy'

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has awarded its Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy to Kavalan for the third time, ending a spectacular 2021 awards…
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Extremely rare Scotch

UK: Introducing Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour

Johnnie Walker launches a new extremely rare Scotch celebrating the fine art of whisky making - Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour. This exceptional Scotch is…
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Acquisition

Amber Beverage Group acquires Irish whiskey company Walsh Whiskey

The global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has announced that it has acquired the Irish Whiskey company, Walsh Whiskey,…
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Fully operational malt whisky distillery in China

China: Pernod Ricard unveils THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery in Emeishan

Pernod Ricard, one of the world’s leading whisky producers, officially unveils 叠川THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery today in Emeishan. The announcement celebrates…
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Malt whisky distillery

Diageo to build new US$75 million distillery to produce the group’s first China-origin, single malt whisky

Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol and owner of Johnnie Walker and Singleton Scotch whiskies, today broke ground on the site of its first malt whisky…
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Best Global Brands 2021

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey named most valuable spirits brand in the world

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey has been named as the most valuable spirits brand in the world by Interbrand in its Best Global Brands 2021 report. Jack Daniel’s…
Michter's 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Michter's To Release 20 Year Bourbon in November

Shortly after being named "Most Admired American Whiskey" by UK-based Drinks International, Michter's will start shipping 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon to its…
Global Campaign

Johnnie Walker Launches New Keep Walking Campaign

Johnnie Walker, the world's number one Scotch Whisky[1], wants to inspire people to Keep Walking towards a more positive future with the latest chapter in its iconic…
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Sustainability

Diageo opens its first carbon neutral whiskey distillery in North America

Global beverage leader Diageo has opened its first carbon neutral distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky. The site will support the local community with 30 full-time jobs…
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Acquisition

Pernod Ricard to acquire leading online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange

Pernod Ricard is delighted to announce the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of The Whisky Exchange, a leading spirits online and physical retailer and…
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Limited Edition

Tamdhu celebrates the launch of its new Cigar Malt with a unique humidor inspired by its sherry seasoned casks

Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the global release of its Cigar Malt No. 01 - a special limited edition new bottling to celebrate an age-old…
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Investment

Komasa Kanosuke Distillery announces investment by Diageo through Distill Ventures

Komasa Kanosuke Distillery, a producer of ultra-premium single-malt whiskies based in Kagoshima, Japan, today announces that Diageo has made a minority investment…
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Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Diageo Opens Landmark Global Johnnie Walker Visitor Experience

Diageo's Johnnie Walker Princes Street, the eight-floor new visitor experience for the world's best-selling Scotch whisky, has today been launched in the heart of…
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Legal Dispute

Canadian Distiller's Battle with Scotch Whisky Association Heats Up

In April 2021 the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) sued Vancouver Island's award-winning Macaloney's Caledonian distillery. There has been a public outcry and tremendous…
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Straight Bourbon Whiskey

US: Brother's Bond Bourbon is one of the fastest selling ultra-premium Bourbon brands

Ian Somerhalder's and Paul Wesley's Brother's Bond Bourbon, their hand-selected straight bourbon whiskey, continues strong momentum and growth in the first four…
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Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston

Distell Celebrates its Three Whisky Distilleries by Releasing a Portfolio of Limited-Edition Expressions

Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston distilleries have announced a selection of exquisite limited-edition expressions - showcasing the finest characteristics of…
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Partnership

The Sexton Single Malt Named as the Official Whiskey of "The Walking Dead"

America's best-selling Irish malt, The Sexton® Single Malt, announces its designation as The Official Whiskey of AMC Networks' groundbreaking series, The Walking…
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Product launch

Sagamore Spirit Launches Premium Canned Craft Cocktails Made with its 4-Year-Old Rye Whiskey

Sagamore Spirit today introduced its first-ever line of ready-to-drink canned craft cocktails in three vibrant flavors: Black-Eyed Rye, Honey Paloma, and Lemon Tea…
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Malting Season

Benriach keeps tradition alive with first edition of Malting Season

Celebrating traditional methods dating back to the earliest days of Benriach Distillery, Benriach Malting Season will be the first expression in a century to be…
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Limited Edition

Bowmore® Single Malt Scotch Whisky introduces Designed by Aston Martin collection

Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the first range of its Designed by Aston Martin limited-edition collections exclusively in Global Travel Retail. The…
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With Evergreen Beverage

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company begins distribution to Canada

Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., The Virginia Rye Whisky ℠, announces its new partnership with Evergreen Beverage Canada, a national wine, beer and spirits distribution…
Lochlea Whisky
A Whisky like not other

Lochlea Whisky prepares for first bottling

Under the cover of Lochlea Farm in Ayrshire, the independently owned distillery has been quietly distilling, casking and maturing their masterpiece readying to launch…
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Award

Kavalan Claims 'Best of the Best' Single Malt in Tokyo

Kavalan has been named the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition's (TWSC) 2021 "Best of the Best" single malt. Kavalan took out four of the contest's top 5 single…
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Award

Shibui Japanese Whisky wins 4 Medals at 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Shibui Japanese Whisky earned gold and silver medals for each of four whiskies reviewed at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Launching into the United…
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New Distillery

Jeff Arnett, Jack Daniel's Former Master Distiller and Partners Announce New Venture

"Gather Around" - a new distillery is about to be uncorked. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Blount Partnership announced today…
Benriach Smoke Season Single Malt Whisky
Smoky Single Malt Whisky

Benriach turns up the peat in Speyside with “Smoke Season”

Smoky whiskies are not traditionally associated with Speyside, but look back through its distilleries’ archives and it’s clear that heavily peated single malts…
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Special moment

Glengoyne to open rare 50 year old Whisky

Glengoyne Whisky has today announced the launch of its oldest ever expression - a 50 Year Old Highland Single Malt – and is offering whisky lovers a unique opportunity…
Rosebank
New Product

Rosebank announces global launch of 30 Year Old whisky

Rosebank Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has today announced the first in a series of annual, limited edition, releases – a 30 Year Old 1990 vintage, bottled…
Three Ships Whisky
Limited

Exclusive special release SA whisky for UK, EU and Nordics launched

In a first for the UK and Europe, Three Ships Whisky has launched a special release 12-year-old single malt in limited quantities. Crafted at the James Sedgwick…
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Suntory World Whisky ‘Ao’

Beam Suntory announcs the launch of the first-ever world blended whisky

Beam Suntory has today announced the launch of the first-ever world blended whisky, Suntory World Whisky ‘Ao’, in global travel retail. The whisky, which…
Woodford
Limited

Woodford Reserve releases new limited-edition Five Wood Whiskey

Woodford Reserve released a new, limited-edition whiskey that has been aged in five different styles of barrels, creating a unique profile that bursts with rich…
Cutty Sark Whisky
Smooth Scotch Whisky

MBG wins distribution of Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky

The La Martiniquaise Group – with annually 1 billion Euro turnover – and the MBG Group are pleased to announce that they have concluded an agreement on the distribution…
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Full-flavoured whisky

Tobermory Distillery releases special 23-Year-Old

Tobermory Distillery is today announcing the release of Tobermory 23 Year Old Oroloso Cask Finish (46.3% ABV, RSP £320) – a beautiful deep-gold sherried single…
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