Whisky News

World news | Thursday, Nov 6, 2025

Chapter 7 Saved

Yesterday we reported that independent bottler Chapter 7 has collapsed and entered liquidation. Ther...

World news | Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025

Scottish Indie Bottler Folds

A Scottish independent bottler has entered the process of liquidation following a downturn in sales ...

World news | Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025

Irish Distillery Rebrands as Ballina

An Irish distillery is set to release their first new whiskies under their new name following a take...

World news | Monday, Nov 3, 2025

New Release Recap: October 2025

London-centric is often used as a pejorative term. This month we’re looking to change that negative ...

World news | Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025

American Distiller Saved from Bankruptcy

American single malt whiskey producer Westward Whiskey has been saved from bankruptcy by a group of ...

World news | Friday, Oct 17, 2025

Kicking Up a Luss: Loch Lomond's New Distillery Experience

Loch Lomond Group have officially opened their new multi-million pound distillery in Dumbartonshire,...

World news | Thursday, Oct 16, 2025

Fife Distillery Reveals Job Losses

One of Scotland’s newer Fife-based distilleries have announced that they are preparing for potential...

World news | Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025

Bright Future for Upstart Distillery

One of Scotland’s newest and most remote distilleries has received an investment of over £1 million ...

World news | Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025

Distillers One of One Auction Raises Over £2 Million for Charity

On Friday 10th October, the Distillers One of One auction successfully raised over £2.3 million for ...

World news | Friday, Oct 10, 2025

World's First Antarctic-Aged Whisky Bottled

At the time of writing, those living in Scotland will have noticed a change in the air. The temperat...

World news | Thursday, Oct 9, 2025

Canadian Distillery Receives $100+ Million Investment

Canada’s largest distillery is said to have been the beneficiary of over CA$100 million worth of inv...

World news | Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025

US Spirits Exports Slump

We recently reported how exports of UK-made whisky to the United States were in decline during the f...

World news | Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025

London Calling: East London Distillers Celebrate Brand Home With New Whisky

East London Liquor Company have officially opened their new brand home and launched their first new ...

World news | Monday, Oct 6, 2025

Whisky Exports to US in Decline

A new report has indicated that exports to the US of UK made whisky fell both in terms of volume and...

World news | Friday, Oct 3, 2025

The Duel: The Whiskies Inspired by a Victorian Gunfight

Whisky makers (and the marketing teams behind them) will often look for inspiration in a multitude o...

World news | Thursday, Oct 2, 2025

Horizons Unbound: Diageo Reveal 2025 Special Releases

Yesterday (Wednesday 1st October) drinks giant Diageo unveiled their Special Releases for 2025. Coll...

World news | Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025

Brychan - The First Blended Welsh Malt Whisky

A Welsh distillery is looking to push the boundaries of the nation’s whisky industry as they prepare...

World news | Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025

New Release Recap: September 2025

Birthdays are always nice, aren't they? This past month has seen two distilleries reach significant ...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025

Drummygar Distillery: Heritage, Horses, and How Indie Bottlers Become Distillers

An up and coming independent bottler have revealed their new distillery, joining the ranks of other ...

World news | Monday, Sep 29, 2025

Outlander Actor Buys Distillery

This past weekend saw Outlander’s Sam Heughan announce that he has purchased and rebranded a distill...

World news | Thursday, Sep 25, 2025

Diageo Announce Production Pauses at US and UK sites

In a year seemingly defined by widespread closures and production pauses throughout the global whisk...

World news | Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025

The Mystery of Dewars' £200k Whisky Dump

News broke yesterday (23rd September) that approximately £200,000 worth of whisky had been dumped in...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025

Friend or Dafoe?: Islay Distillery Teams Up With Hollywood Star

The Friends of Laphroaig - one of the world’s most famous whisky fan clubs - can now count one of Ho...

World news | Friday, Sep 19, 2025

Trump's Tariffs Cost Scotch £20 Million Monthly

In the same week that US President Donald Trump made a state visit to the UK, new data suggests that...

World news | Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025

Locals Take on Whisky Giant's Expansion Plans

Residents from the village of Carbost on the Isle of Skye are taking on an international drinks gian...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025

First Minister's Mission to Reduce Scotch Whisky Tariffs

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney is travelling to the United States to fight in Scotch’s corne...

World news | Monday, Sep 8, 2025

InterBev Appoint New Master of Whisky Creation

International Beverage, the global spirits company behind Old Pulteney, Balblair, and the Hankey Ban...

World news | Friday, Sep 5, 2025

Artist Paints 1926 Macallan Bottle

After reading that title, there’s likely to be one of two images that came into your head. The fi...

World news | Friday, Sep 5, 2025

Arran 10 Sneaks Past the Pack in a Fruit-Forward Thriller to Claim a Spot in the Stramash! Semi-Finals

And just like that, folks, the Unpeated West Division has wrapped up in style, delivering one of the...

World news | Thursday, Sep 4, 2025

Recently Revived Distillery Announces Redundancies

A little over a year since it reopened, a Lowland distillery has announced cuts to staff following l...

World news | Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025

Fettercairn Launch Vanguard Series With Scottish Musician Collaboration

Fettercairn have launched a range of new whiskies inspired by whisky maker Gregg Glass’ experiences ...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025

Bruichladdich Reveal 16th Octomore Series

Islay’s Bruichladdich distillery have today (Tuesday 2nd September) unveiled the 16th series of the ...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025

New Release Recap: August 2025

It’s always exciting when a distillery releases a new, one-off whisky. However there’s definitely so...

World news | Friday, Aug 29, 2025

Whisky Giant Partners With 'Short n Sweet' Singer

Grammy Award-winning singer Sabrina Carpenter is switching her Espresso for Scotch as she announces ...

World news | Thursday, Aug 28, 2025

Adam Hannett Granted 'Master' Title

Bruichladdich head distiller Adam Hannett has been promoted to the position of master blender at the...

World news | Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025

Glencairn Whisky Glass Celebrates 25 Years

The humble yet iconic Glencairn Glass turns 25 this year, with the Scottish glassmaker set to hold s...

World news | Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025

Coleburn to Reopen After 40 Years

The long-closed Coleburn Distillery in Speyside is set to be revived as part of a plan to turn the s...

World news | Thursday, Aug 21, 2025

Indian Distillers Kick Back Against UK Trade Deal

A few weeks ago a deal was reached between the Uk and Indian Governments that would see the tariff o...

World news | Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025

Highland Distillery Pairs Drams with Music

The idea of a ‘whisky pairing’ immediately brings to mind having a dram alongside some food. Whisky ...

World news | Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025

“Where does Bevvy gets its whisky prices from?”

When whisky enthusiasts first use our app, they are typically impressed by the UX (user experience),...

World news | Friday, Aug 15, 2025

Uncle Nearest Enters Receivership

Earlier this month it was reported that Uncle Nearest, one of America’s fastest growing whiskey bran...

World news | Thursday, Aug 14, 2025

Old Before I Rye: the Story of a Distillery, a Shipwreck, and Some Very Old Grain

The year is 1878. Leo Tolstoy’s classic work ‘Anna Karenina’ is published for the first time, Thomas...

World news | Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025

US & UK Trade Bodies Unite Against Tariffs

Groups representing the whisky industry on both sides of the Atlantic have come together to present ...

World news | Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025

Pernod's £13k Grand Whisk(e)y Tour

If you’re really into your whisk(e)y and have a spare thirteen grand burning a hole in your pocket, ...

World news | Friday, Aug 8, 2025

Mackmyra Whisky Maker Moves to Compass Box

The former Mackmyra master blender has joined renowned blenders Compass Box as their new creative di...

World news | Thursday, Aug 7, 2025

American Distiller Facing $100 Million Lawsuit

A Tennessee-based distiller is facing a US$100 million lawsuit for allegedly defaulting on their loa...

World news | Thursday, Jul 31, 2025

New Release Recap: July 2025

This month’s review of recent whisky releases takes us on a veritable tour of the UK - from the High...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025

Another Irish Distillery to Close

In what has already been a tough year for the Irish whiskey industry, another distiller has announce...

World news | Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025

Bourbon-Inspired Dog Treat Sparks Legal Dispute

A Louisville-based gourmet dog treat company has reached a settlement with one of the world’s larges...

World news | Friday, Jul 25, 2025

Pernod Drops Irish and Indian Whiskies

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has recently announced that they are offloading a number of whisky brands...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025

First Look at 2025 Distillers One of One Auction Lots

The third edition of the Distillers One of One Auction is set to take place on Friday 10th October a...

World news | Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025

Bottler Announces World's Oldest Whisky

Legendary independent bottler Gordon and MacPhail have revealed their plans to release the world’s o...

World news | Monday, Jul 21, 2025

A Very Old Pulteney: Wick Distillery Unveil Rarest Whisky

Wick-based distillery Pulteney have unveiled their rarest and oldest whisky ever: Old Pulteney Polar...

World news | Thursday, Jul 17, 2025

UK Leaders Urged to Back Whisky at Trump Meeting

Later this month, US President Donald Trump is set to meet both Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Scot...

World news | Thursday, Jul 17, 2025

French Revolution?: The Steady Rise of French Whisky

Despite being one of the country’s best known products, Cognac is not the most popular spirit in Fra...

World news | Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025

Production Begins at China's Latest Distillery

Nine Rivers Distillery have filed their first casks after the distillery fired up their still for th...

World news | Monday, Jul 14, 2025

Isle of Raasay Storms Into Stramash! Whisky Bowl Semi-Finals as First Peated Contender

The Stramash! Whisky Bowl has confirmed the first peated dram to secure a semi final spot after a cl...

World news | Friday, Jul 11, 2025

A Road to Recovery?: Next Steps After the Cask Investment Scandal

Earlier this year the whisky industry was rocked when an investigation into the world of cask owners...

World news | Thursday, Jul 10, 2025

Danish Distiller Rebrands Ahead of Anniversary

One of Denmark’s premier whisky producers has unveiled sleek new packaging for their core range to h...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025

Highland Park's Master Blender Retires

Highland Park’s chief whisky maker has announced that he will retire after nearly three decades at t...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025

Glasgow Distillery Launches New Tour Experience

The Glasgow Distillery is set to open its doors to public visitors for the first time. Guests are in...

World news | Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025

Scotch Distillers Threaten to Divert Investment in Face of Duty Measures

Responses to a recent survey suggest that the UK’s high tax on spirits is forcing Scotch whisky comp...

World news | Friday, Jul 4, 2025

Scotch Earns Legal Protection in Argentina

Scotch whisky has become the first international product to receive geographical indicator (GI) stat...

World news | Friday, Jul 4, 2025

Production Pauses & Receivership: The Problems Facing Irish Whiskey

Two Irish distillers have joined the number of whiskey producers in the country who have recently ma...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 2, 2025

The Winning Formula: Glenmorangie Partner With Motorsport Federation

Glenmorangie have been revealed as the official whisky of Formula One as part of a ten year partners...

World news | Monday, Jun 30, 2025

New Release Recap: June 2025

We can be guilty of being very Scotch-focussed when it comes to the whisky we cover in these reviews...

World news | Thursday, Jun 26, 2025

Suntory Linked to Top Indian Brand

Japanese drinks giant Suntory are rumoured to have revived their interest in acquiring one of the be...

World news | Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025

Scapa Sells Sanctuary: Orkney Distillery's New Walking Tours

Orkney’s Scapa Distillery are partnering with one of the world’s foremost hiking apps to launch a ra...

World news | Monday, Jun 23, 2025

Rugby Icons Celebrate Lions Call-Up with Limited Whisky Release: The Hirundine Legacy Edition

As excitement builds ahead of the British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia this summer, two of Scotla...

World news | Friday, Jun 20, 2025

New Distillery Fills First Cask

A new distillery has officially opened and filled their first cask today (20th June). Ardgowan Disti...

World news | Thursday, Jun 19, 2025

Glenfarclas Reveal Their Oldest Ever Whisky

Speyside’s Glenfarclas distillery have unveiled their oldest whisky to date: a 1953 vintage, 70 year...

World news | Thursday, Jun 19, 2025

Safe Bet or Viet-gamble: Whisky Club Continues Asian Expansion

Over the past year or so, as trade has slowed significantly in key European and North American marke...

World news | Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025

Plans Approved for Stirlingshire Distillery

Plans for a new distillery near Bannockburn have recently been approved by the local authority. S...

World news | Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025

What's the Beef?: London Restaurant Hosts Unique Whisky Tasting

A South-American restaurant in London is partnering with a well-loved Islay distillery for a particu...

World news | Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025

Karuizawa Distillers Plan New Distillery

Karuizawa Distillers have revealed plans to build a new distillery in the Japanese province of Hokka...

World news | Friday, Jun 6, 2025

The 10 Most Popular Distilleries Revealed

Cask Connoisseur have revealed their list of the most popular whisky distilleries in the UK and Irel...

World news | Thursday, Jun 5, 2025

Glenturret Announce Weekend of Classic Cars and Cracking Drams

Glenturret have revealed the details of a special weekend of events as part of their ongoing partner...

World news | Thursday, Jun 5, 2025

The Stramash! Whisky Bowl – A Dram Good Way to Celebrate the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Fans across the world attend part...

World news | Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025

Thai and Mighty: Can New Drinks Brand be Whisky's Next Big Thing?

International Beverage have announced the global release of what they are referring to as Thailand’s...

World news | Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025

New Release Recap: May 2025

The annual Feis Ile festivities - and the related releases from Islay’s beloved distilleries - may h...

World news | Saturday, May 31, 2025

New Release Recap: Feis Ile 2025

As one of the most anticipated whisky events in the whisky calendar comes to a close, we’re looking ...

World news | Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Irn-Booze: The Whisky Made with Scotland's Other National Drink

There’s always something wonderful about two things coming together to make something greater than t...

World news | Friday, May 16, 2025

When There's Scotch in Your Pie, With Some Beef or Some Thyme, That's Actually Chivas' Latest Sponsorship Strategy

Celebrated Scotch brand Chivas Regals have revealed the latest initiative as part of their ongoing c...

World news | Thursday, May 15, 2025

Port Ellen Celebrates 200 Years

Port Ellen are celebrating their 200th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the much-loved Islay disti...

World news | Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Tomatin Distillery Manager Retires

Tomatin’s master blender Graham Eunson has announced that he will retire at the end of May, bringing...

World news | Friday, May 9, 2025

Is No News Good News?: What The UK-US Trade Deal Means for Whisky

Spirits producers on both sides of the Atlantic were holding their breath yesterday (Thursday 8th Ma...

World news | Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Single Malts Struggle on Secondary Market

Scottish financial advisory firm Noble & Co have released their 10th ‘Whisky Intelligence Report’, w...

World news | Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Scotch Celebrates UK-India Trade Deal

The UK government has announced a “landmark” trade agreement with India, with UK made spirits being ...

World news | Monday, May 5, 2025

Top Cask Investment Firms Close

Unfortunately, the whisky world has recently been dragged into the public consciousness thanks to un...

World news | Friday, May 2, 2025

Whisky Maker Plans 100 Year Old Scotch

Age is just a number, right? Well, one whisky maker seems to disagree, and they have decided to g...

World news | Thursday, May 1, 2025

Island Distillery Cuts Jobs & Production

A distillery based in the Outer Hebrides is being forced to restructure their business, with product...

World news | Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025

New Release Recap: April 2025

Every month we’re blessed with multiple new whiskies from different distilleries for us to find out ...

World news | Monday, Apr 28, 2025

UK Government Supports Spirits by Slashing Verification Fees

The UK government has revealed new measures that could potentially save whisky producers tens of tho...

World news | Thursday, Apr 24, 2025

Outside the Box: Blenders Reveal English Whisky

Last month it was announced that English whisky was close to achieving geographical indicator (GI) s...

World news | Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025

Irish Distillery Changes Name

A US-backed Irish distillery is undergoing a name change as the owners aim to raise the profile of i...

World news | Thursday, Apr 17, 2025

Who's Aging Their Whisky Down Under The Sea?

Okay, that title is just a wee bit misleading, since what we’re about to go into technically doesn’t...

World news | Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025

Kentucky Distillery Reopens After Flood

An American distillery is set to reopen after having being forced to close earlier this moth due to ...

World news | Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025

Danish Drams Defined: Manifesto Outlines Whisky Rules

On 10th April, a group of ten Danish distillers came together to launch the Danish Whisky Manifesto ...

World news | Monday, Apr 14, 2025

'High-Value' Theft at Glenturret Distillery

It was reported over this past weekend that a high-value theft took place at Scotland’s oldest disti...

World news | Friday, Apr 11, 2025

Fife Producer Opens New Distillery

Earlier this week, a St Andrews based spirits brand celebrated the opening of their new distillery b...

World news | Friday, Apr 11, 2025

Irish Distiller Pauses Production

One of the best known names in Irish whiskey have announced they are pausing production imminently a...

World news | Thursday, Apr 10, 2025

Brussels Backs Bourbon: EU Drops Planned Tariff

The EU has reportedly removed bourbon from their raft of retaliatory tariffs which are due to be int...

World news | Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025

American Distiller Declares Bankruptcy

One of America’s most prominent producers of single malt whiskey has filed for bankruptcy. Westward ...

World news | Monday, Apr 7, 2025

Buffalo Trace Temporarily Closed

One of America’s largest distilleries has temporarily closed their doors in the face of devastating ...

World news | Friday, Apr 4, 2025

Bow-ah's ARC: An Islay Distillery's £71k Whisky

Bowmore have unveiled the latest whisky in their ongoing partnership with luxury car manufacturer As...

World news | Thursday, Apr 3, 2025

Liberation Day, Libations Pay: Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

After months of bluster, President Trump has finally announced his far-reaching tariff plans in what...

World news | Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025

Rye-ts and Wrongs: EU-Canada Agreement Threatens European Whisky Makers

A 20 year old - and seemingly long forgotten - agreement between Canada and the EU has recently come...

World news | Monday, Mar 31, 2025

New Release Recap: March 2025

Three impressively well-aged whiskies - the youngest of which is an Irish whiskey in its forties! - ...

World news | Friday, Mar 28, 2025

BBC Documentary Shines Light on Gloomy World of Cask Investment

This week saw the release of a long-overdue exposé of whisky cask investment schemes, which told the...

World news | Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

Japanese Whisky Makers Apply for GI Status

The trade body representing the Japanese whisky industry has announced that they will formally be ap...

World news | Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

Better Together: The New Collaborations Promoting Regional Whisky

Some of the world’s main whisky producing regions enjoy the benefits of having an industry body who ...

World news | Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025

Let It Rip: American Whiskey Sets New Auction Record

A bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle has ripped up the record books by becoming the most valuable post-Pro...

World news | Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025

Distill Ventures, Diageo Drop Out and Subsequent Fall Out

Earlier this month (13th March) it was revealed that Diageo was withdrawing their support for Distil...

World news | Friday, Mar 21, 2025

Europe Postpones Tariff on US Whiskey

Last week, the ongoing trade war between the US and the EU seemed to have escalated. It was announce...

World news | Thursday, Mar 20, 2025

American Producers to Shift Focus Amidst Tariff Drama

Whiskey producers in the United States have found themselves caught in the middle of a trade war bet...

World news | Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025

The Seasonal Finale: Lowland Distillery Concludes Cyclical Series

A young Lowland distillery is set to release the final instalment in their three-year long series wi...

World news | Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025

Record Breaking Tasting Held in Dubai

A tasting event held at MaltLive Dubai 2025 has officially entered the history books by establishing...

World news | Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

EU Takes on Trump with Tariff on US Whiskey

The European Commission is expected to go ahead with their plans to impose 50% tariffs on American w...

World news | Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

Irish Giant Joins Others in Distillery Closure

Irish Distillers have announced that they will be pausing production at one of Ireland’s biggest dis...

World news | Monday, Mar 10, 2025

Johnnie Walker Reveal Exclusive Blending Experience

Whisky brands and distillery visitor centres are always on the lookout for ways to enhance their whi...

World news | Friday, Mar 7, 2025

Famous Grouse Sale Approved

The sale of the legendary Famous Grouse brand has been given the green light following an investigat...

World news | Friday, Mar 7, 2025

US Distillers React to Trump's Tariffs

A number of distillers and US trade organisations have responded to both the implementation of tarif...

World news | Wednesday, Mar 5, 2025

UK Government Sides with Scotch in Single Malt Dispute

The ongoing debate between Scottish and English whisky producers may be closer to being resolved, wi...

World news | Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025

Irish Whiskey Exports Hit €1bn

March 3rd was International Irish Whiskey Day, a day dedicated to celebrating Ireland’s rich heritag...

World news | Friday, Feb 28, 2025

New Release Recap - February 2025

Feis Ile - Islay’s annual whisky festival attended by whisky lovers from around the world - may stil...

World news | Thursday, Feb 27, 2025

The Battle of Britain: English Distillery Responds to SWA Criticism

For decades, the rivalry between Scotland and England has been largely based on banter rather than s...

World news | Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025

Leven La Vida Loca: Scottish Brewers' Lowland Whisky Dream

For years, the Lowland region of Scotland was home to only a handful on distilleries, at least in co...

World news | Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025

No More Mr. Ice Guy: Glenmorangie Survive Complaint

Moet Hennessy-owned Glenmorangie recently faced a complaint claiming that one of their latest releas...

World news | Thursday, Feb 20, 2025

Single Malt Squabble: Scotch Challenges English Whisky in Naming Dispute

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) have responded to the news that English whisky is close to achie...

World news | Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025

English Whisky Close to Legal Protection

After a near four year process, those advocating for English whisky to be registered for geographica...

World news | Friday, Feb 14, 2025

Yet Another Clichéd Valentine's Blog Making Tenuous Connections Between Whisky and Love

Just because something’s been done a thousand times doesn’t mean it isn’t worth doing again. Join us...

World news | Thursday, Feb 13, 2025

Scotch Exports Slump in 2024

Recently released data from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has revealed that the value of Scotc...

World news | Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025

Mocking 'Morangie: Supermarket Pokes Fun at Popular Ad Campaign

Award-winning supermarket Lidl have taken swipe at one of the biggest names in Scotch whisky and the...

World news | Thursday, Feb 6, 2025

What the Flip?!: Ohio Senator Takes on Bourbon's Secondary Market

Whisky enjoys the position of being a valued commodity around the world. While the spirit’s populari...

World news | Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025

Rosebank Reveal New Distillery Manager

Ian Macleod Distillers have announced that current Rosebank distillery manager Malcolm Rennie is to ...

World news | Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025

New Distillery Approved Near Ben Lomond

Spirits producers Loch Lomond Group have been granted planning permission for a new distillery and v...

World news | Thursday, Jan 30, 2025

Famous Grouse Sale Up in the Air

The sale of the Famous Grouse brand appears to have been delayed to allow for an investigation by UK...

World news | Thursday, Jan 30, 2025

New Release Recap - January 2025

Since the turn of the year, a number of distilleries have announced the release of their oldest ever...

World news | Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025

Dram Solo: Harrison Ford & The New Face of Highland Whisky

Tain-based Glenmorangie have launched a new advertising campaign starring Hollywood legend Harrison ...

World news | Monday, Jan 27, 2025

Glenglassaugh Facing Closure

Brown-Forman owned Glenglassaugh is expected to cease production in anticipation of a temporary clos...

World news | Friday, Jan 24, 2025

The Challenges Facing American Whiskey

Earlier this month, Brown-Forman announced that they are looking to reduce their workforce by approx...

World news | Friday, Jan 17, 2025

AyeRobot - The AI That Knows Its Scotch From Its Bourbon

Whisky, wherever it’s made in the world, is well-known for its complex aroma. On a chemical level, w...

World news | Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

£159,000 and 100+ Drams - Is This The Largest Whisky Bar Tab Ever?

Have you ever checked your bank account after an evening on the drams and been horrified at the hole...

World news | Thursday, Jan 9, 2025

Top Whisky Events of 2025

Happy New Year! Hopefully at this stage, more than a week into 2025, we’ve all recovered from the in...

World news | Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025

New Distillery Planned for East Lothian

Plans for a new distillery near Ormiston, East Lothian, have recently been revealed. Dissident Spiri...

World news | Thursday, Dec 19, 2024

Breaking Ground on Barra

Work has begun on Isle of Barra Distillers’ new site on the eponymous island in the Outer Hebrides. ...

World news | Monday, Dec 16, 2024

American Single Malts Earn Legal Protection

American single malt whiskey is set to be officially recognised by the US governing body, the Alcoho...

World news | Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

London Distillery Appoints New Whisky Maker

One of England’s whisky producers are continuing their rebirth with the appointment of a new managin...

World news | Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024

The Bid to Bring Back Distilling in Oxford

The latest chapter in the ongoing saga surrounding one of England’s craft distilleries has recently ...

World news | Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024

Bursting Bubbles & Slumping Sales: Has The Whisky Market Crashed?

Award winning financial advisors Noble & Co have released their latest Whisky Intelligence Report wh...

World news | Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

The Holy Spirit: Pope Approved Bourbon Sold at Auction

Saturday 7th December saw two bottles of rare bourbon sell for a combined US$27,500 at a specialist ...

World news | Friday, Dec 6, 2024

New Release Recap #12: A Bounty of Blends & Sherry-Soaked Scotch

Blends are unfortunately still looked down in some whisky circles, with the bigger names in particul...

World news | Friday, Dec 6, 2024

They're Havana Laugh: The Complicated History of Cuban Rum's Best Known Brand

On Sunday 1st December, United States President Joe Biden passed into law the ‘No Stolen Trademarks ...

World news | Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024

Himalayan Whisky Distillery Begins Production

Production has started at new distillery in Uttarakhand, India, in what is a groundbreaking developm...

World news | Monday, Dec 2, 2024

Chivas Submit Plans for Islay Distillery

Chivas Brothers have formally applied for planning permission to build their first distillery on Isl...

World news | Thursday, Nov 28, 2024

Waterford Distillery Enters Administration

One of Ireland’s modern distilleries has entered administration after failing to raise extra funds f...

World news | Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024

Proper Twelve Move Away From McGregor

Proximo Spirits - the current owners of Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey - have formally cut ties wit...

World news | Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024

Racing Cars & Rare Scotch - A Winning Combination?

Recently, Glenfiddich announced a working relationship with Aston Martin Formula One, with the much ...

World news | Monday, Nov 25, 2024

Derbyshire Distillery Experiments with English Oak

Derbyshire’s White Peak distillery have revealed their final whisky release for 2024: the White Peak...

World news | Friday, Nov 22, 2024

Diageo Stops Construction at Canadian Distillery

Drinks multi-national Diageo have halted the construction of a new distillery in Canada. The CA$2...

World news | Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

New Release Recap #11: Peat Times Three

Our review of some of the latest whisky launches showcases three incredible peated drams. Some might...

World news | Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

Precious Gold Hidden Within Edinburgh Rugby's Festive Dram Box

Fans of whisky and rugby might just have a little bit more to celebrate this Christmas, with 'liquid...

World news | Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024

Fife Distillery Doubles Production

A Fife distillery is looking to dramatically increase their production capabilities as they approach...

World news | Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024

Scotland's Oldest Distillery Pulls the Plug on Peat

One of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries has announced major changes to their future production...

World news | Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024

Indian Distiller to Open Scottish Site

Much has been made in recent years of Scotch whiskies expanding into the Indian market. India has be...

World news | Friday, Nov 15, 2024

Diageo Unveil Multi-Million Dollar Distillery in China

UK-based spirits giant Diageo have revealed their new Chinese distillery in Eryuan County, Yunnan Pr...

World news | Thursday, Nov 14, 2024

Teenage Kicks: The Rise & Fall of NAS and the Return of Aged Whiskies

Whisky fans will remember around a decade ago when there was a shift away from the commonly found 10...

World news | Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024

Rugby Stars Launch Hirundine Single Malt

Against the Grain, the whisky company founded by Scottish Rugby sensations Pierre Schoeman and Duhan...

World news | Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024

The Great All-Rounder: Cricket Legend Launches Whisky

Bevvy are delighted to introduce a truly unique whisky celebrating the career of England cricketer I...

World news | Thursday, Nov 7, 2024

Trump, Tariffs & the Scotch Whisky Industry

News of Donald Trump’s reelection has been unavoidable. But among celebrations/feelings of impending...

World news | Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024

Calls to Create a New Scotch Whisky Region

A number of organisations are leading the call for a new region to be formally established alongside...

World news | Friday, Nov 1, 2024

Private Barrel Bourbon Breaks Auction Record

An ultra-rare bottle of bourbon is reported to have broken the record for the most expensive bottle ...

World news | Friday, Nov 1, 2024

Fury, Betrayal & Misery: Spirits Industry Reacts to Autumn Budget

On Wednesday 30th October, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the government’s Autumn budget. In ...

World news | Thursday, Oct 31, 2024

New Release Recap #10: Northern Highlights

Some say it’s grim up North. Our latest new whisky recap begs to differ however. What we have below ...

World news | Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024

Scotch vs Cognac in the Premium Market

Scotch whisky has long enjoyed a reputation as a premium or luxury spirit. For example, bottles of w...

World news | Friday, Oct 18, 2024

Port in a Storm: Scotch Distillery Wins War With Wine Makers

A Scotch whisky distillery has won a legal battle against the trade-body representing Portugese wine...

World news | Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024

Great Things, Small Packages: The £250k Miniature Collection

A collection of miniature bottles of whisky, believed to be the world’s largest of vintage dated sin...

World news | Friday, Oct 11, 2024

Distillery Saved By Super Hero

One of original superstars of the world whisky scene has been saved from bankruptcy, securing the jo...

World news | Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024

Absolutely Steamin': The New Sauna Inspired Whisky

A Finnish distillery is getting hot and steamy with a whisky partially matured in the most unusual o...

World news | Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024

Rocker Honoured by Keepers of the Quaich

Wake up Maggie, we think we’ve got something to say to you… Rod Stewart is being honoured by an excl...

World news | Friday, Oct 4, 2024

Islay Distillery Reveals New Manager

Suntory Global Spirits have announced the appointment of a new manager at Laphroaig Distillery follo...

World news | Thursday, Oct 3, 2024

Raising Spirits: Chivas Regal & Other Mixed Whiskies

Legendary Scottish blend Chivas Regal have recently launched a whole new product inspired by Japanes...

World news | Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024

New Release Recap #9: Eternity and Ice Cream

A lot of hyperbole can go into the stories behind a whisky, and this crop of recent releases is no e...

World news | Monday, Sep 30, 2024

New Islay Distillery Halts Construction

One of Islay’s new distilleries has hit a major stumbling block as the company undertaking the const...

World news | Friday, Sep 27, 2024

Children of L'Evolution: Mortlach Unveils £10k Collection

Mortlach Distillery have revealed a trio of new spirits as part of L’Evolution Collection, the first...

World news | Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024

Leith Based Blender Opens London Studio

Leith based whisky makers Woven have opened a one of a kind whisky studio in Hoxton, London. More th...

World news | Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024

Eternal Flame: Speyside Distillery Launch New Collection with Oldest Whisky

One of Speyside’s most famous distilleries have launched their oldest ever single malt whisky as the...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024

Whisky Bottles Don’t Grow On Trees… Until Now!

Fresh off revealing the world’s lightest 70cl glass whisky bottle, Diageo have announced a trial of ...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024

Campbeltown Distillery Earmarked for Expansion

The owners of one of Campbeltown’s last remaining distilleries have announced their intention to exp...

World news | Monday, Sep 23, 2024

Grouse Flies the Nest: Edrington Sells Famous Blend

Edrington, the owner of Macallan and Highland Park, have announced that they are exiting the blended...

World news | Friday, Sep 20, 2024

Rocket Dram: Ballantine's Extends True Music Icon Collection

Ballantine’s have revealed a duo of specially packaged expressions of their Finest blend in honour o...

World news | Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024

What a Lightweight! Iconic Blend Launches 'Ultra' Light Bottle

One of Scotch whisky’s best known names have revealed a special edition blend housed in the lightest...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024

Glen Grant Owner Buys Stake in Bunnahabhain

Italian drinks distributor and producer Campari Group have purchased a 14.6% stake in the company be...

World news | Friday, Sep 13, 2024

New Release Recap #8: Celebrity Drams

Our latest review of the latest whisky releases a star studded affair headlined by a couple of whisk...

World news | Thursday, Sep 12, 2024

Scotch Whisky Exports in Decline

Figures released by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs has revealed that exports of Scotch whisky hav...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024

That's a Cut! Movie Star's Whisky Offered At Auction

A Hollywood A-lister has returned to one of Scotland's mosty popular single malt distilleries, to ov...

World news | Tuesday, Sep 3, 2024

Macallan Breaks Age Record Once Again

Speyside megabrand Macallan have raised the bar yet again with their latest release, prompting the e...

World news | Friday, Aug 30, 2024

Gin Producer Switches into Scotch

A family run company best known for producing gin have revealed ambitious plans to launch a new whis...

World news | Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024

Back in Black: Islay Distillery Previews Rebrand

One of Islay’s iconic distilleries has offered whisky fans a sneak peak of their upcoming rebrand. T...

World news | Thursday, Aug 22, 2024

Scotch Whisky Granted Protected Status in Brazil

Scotch whisky has been given special protected status in Brazil for the first time. This is the firs...

World news | Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024

Beyoncé Launches American Whiskey

Yes, you read that right, and no, it’s not clickbait. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter can now add ‘wh...

World news | Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024

Swedish Distillery Files for Bankruptcy

One of the leading names in not just Swedish or Scandinavian whisky but world whisky as a whole has ...

World news | Monday, Aug 19, 2024

New Release Recap #7: Serpentine Drams and Whiskyland

This review of some of the most recently release whiskies takes us on something of a magical mystery...

World news | Friday, Aug 16, 2024

Premier League & Premium Scotch: Top Blend Parters With English Football Club

As the kick off for the new Premier League season fast approaches, a well known Scottish blend has a...

World news | Thursday, Aug 15, 2024

Whisky Brand Opens Exclusive LA Villa

In recent years we’ve seen some of the biggest whisky names go to great lengths to set themselves ap...

World news | Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024

Top 10 Whisky Distilleries Revealed

The second annual report on the popularity of whisky distilleries has been released by The Cask Conn...

World news | Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024

From Fertiliser to 'Liquid Gold': A Whisky Giant's Sustainability Initiatives

At the risk of starting this off on a note of impending doom, the global climate crisis is a serious...

World news | Thursday, Aug 8, 2024

Speyside Distillery Launches 'The Fifty Collection'

One of Dufftown’s best loved distilleries is set to unveil a trilogy of single malts that will rank ...

World news | Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024

Theatre of Drams: Lowland Distillery Plan Theatrical Experience

When it comes to whisky tasting events, it’s always interesting to see how producers and brand ambas...

World news | Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024

Whisky Retailer Resold to Original Owner

One of the largest online drinks retailers has been sold back to its original owner and founder, six...

World news | Friday, Aug 2, 2024

UK Government Loses Billions Following Duty Increase

Recent figures reveal that last year’s rise in alcohol duty on spirits has cost the UK government an...

World news | Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

New Release Recap #6: Plenty Sherry and a 70-Something Scotch

There’s always an on-going debate among whisky fans about the influence of age on a whisky. Most peo...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024

Korean Whisky Makes UK Debut

Whisky from Korea’s first distillery is set to launch in the UK in the coming days. The distillery w...

World news | Tuesday, Jul 30, 2024

All Wight Now: English Island's First Whisky

A new English distillery is on a mission to “shake up the world of English whisky” on the eve of lau...

World news | Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

Picture This: Highland Distillery Pairs with Photographer for Rebrand

A well-loved Huntly-based whisky brand has undergone a complete makeover and launched a new campaign...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024

AI-Artwork Offered At Top Whisky Attraction

It’s been a talking point of sci-fi books and films for decades: what will happen the robots inevita...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024

No Water, No Whisky?

What happens to the Water of Life in the face of widespread drought? That is one of the questions ra...

World news | Friday, Jul 19, 2024

Welsh Distillery Stops Production

Whisky production has halted at a distillery in south Wales, having only been open for little over a...

World news | Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Production Begins at New Multi-Million Pound English Distillery

A newly built distillery in Lancaster has recently opened following a two year development project a...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024

New Release Recap #5: A Mythical Beast & A Bunch of Blends

It’s often hard for any whisky brand to steal the headlines from Ardbeg when it comes to new whiskey...

World news | Monday, Jul 15, 2024

Renovations Planned at Aberdeenshire Distillery

US spirits firm Brown-Forman has revealed plans for a multi-million pound expansion at The Glendrona...

World news | Friday, Jul 12, 2024

Whisky Or Whiskey: The Why, Where & When of One Letter

Take a look at whisky from across the world and, before getting into the nuances of how it’s made in...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 10, 2024

Upstart Speyside Distillery Welcomes Investment

A new, community owned distillery on the edge of the Speyside region has recently received £140,000 ...

World news | Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024

Fresh Morangie Juice: Highland Distillery Reinvents a Classic

Well-loved Tain distillery Glenmorangie are reimagining their iconic expression The Original by incr...

World news | Friday, Jul 5, 2024

Drinks Industry Reacts to Election

Following their earlier pleas to all political parties in the run up to the election, various trade ...

World news | Wednesday, Jul 3, 2024

New Release Recap #4: Raasays, Laddies, and the Natural World

Some of the most recent whisky releases seem to revolve around the combined themes of nature and tim...

World news | Tuesday, Jul 2, 2024

Duty, Drams, and the Race for Downing Street

With the UK general election fast approaching, The Scotch Whisky Association has urged all parties t...

World news | Monday, Jul 1, 2024

Dhu-ing It Again: Long Closed Distillery to Reopen

A distillery that has been closed for over 40 years is set to reopen and restart production. Dall...

World news | Friday, Jun 21, 2024

Speyside Auctioneer Open Asian Warehouse

Speyside-based auction house Whisky Hammer have revealed plans to establish a bonded warehouse in Si...

World news | Friday, Jun 14, 2024

Is the Secondary Sales Market Stagnating?

Research by financial analysts Noble & Co has reported a dip in the whisky auction market, particula...

World news | Friday, Jun 14, 2024

What the Folk?: Ardnahoe's Musical Ambassadors

Music and whisky - two wonderful art forms and two of life’s greatest pleasures. Islay’s Ardnahoe Di...

World news | Thursday, Jun 13, 2024

New Hebridean Distillery Looks to the Past

Benbecula Distillery, a new scotch whisky distillery in the Outer Hebrides, has recently started pro...

World news | Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024

Iconic Islay Distillery Plans Expansion

Suntory Global Spirits has submitted a planning application to expand their Laphroaig distillery on ...

World news | Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024

New Release Recap #3: Bushmills, Bugs, and The Abyss

With the peaty delights of Feis Ile now behind us, we return with another batch of whiskies recently...

World news | Monday, Jun 10, 2024

Clan Campbell's Whisky Castle

The group behind the Clan Campbell blend have applied for planning permission to build a new distill...

World news | Friday, Jun 7, 2024

Old & Rare Dalmore Luminary Auctioned for £93,000

The Dalmore have sold an ultra-rare 49 year old whisky for £93,750 at auction. Sothebys held the auc...

World news | Thursday, Jun 6, 2024

Staring into The Abyss: Ardbeg & The 'Point' of Premium Whisky

Ardbeg have revealed their latest premium single malt, inspired by one of the Islay distillery’s mos...

World news | Tuesday, Jun 4, 2024

Great Things, Small Packages: Duncan Taylor's Octave Casks

Aberdeenshire based whisky company Duncan Taylor have launched their Journey to the Octave range - a...

World news | Friday, May 24, 2024

New Release Recap #2: Feis Ile 2024

We’re rapidly approaching that time of year when whisky fans from across the world descend on a tiny...

World news | Thursday, May 23, 2024

What's in a Name?: English Distillery Moves Premises and Rebrands

The Oxford Artisan Distillery are set to rebrand and change their name to Fielden Whisky. The rebran...

World news | Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Root Notes: Macallan's Musical Campaign

It was recently reported that that Rosebank had commissioned an orchestral piece to celebrate their ...

World news | Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Massive Expansion Planned for Fife Distillery

Kingsbarns Distillery have launched a seven figure investment programme aimed towards increasing pro...

World news | Friday, May 17, 2024

Symphony of Reconstruction: Rosebank's Orchestral Celebration

Rosebank recently released a 32 year old expression and the brand honoured the occasion in one of th...

World news | Thursday, May 16, 2024

All the Small Things: Scotland's Smallest Distilleries

Strathearn distillery recently launched their inaugural whisky - or, more precisely, the first whisk...

World news | Wednesday, May 15, 2024

BenRiach Unveil Oldest Ever Whisky

Brown-Forman have revealed a stunning 50 year old BenRiach - the oldest single malt to be released b...

World news | Thursday, May 9, 2024

Big Mood: The Single Cask's New Whisky Categories

There are many different ways in which whisky is categorised. Many retailers will arrange their shel...

World news | Thursday, May 9, 2024

New Release Recap #1: Ardbeg, Ardnahoe, and Many More

As whisky fans we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to new drams to try. Between old favourites con...

World news | Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Balblair Manager Retires

Long serving Balblair distillery manager John MacDonald has announced his retirement, marking the en...

World news | Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Machrihanish and the New Campbeltown Clan

Last month R&B Distillers, owners of the award-winning Isle of Raasay Distillery, announced that the...

World news | Monday, May 6, 2024

Bevvy Ballot: Woven "Thrice"

Bevvy are thrilled to announce our latest ballot in partnership with Woven Whisky Makers. The Leith-...

World news | Thursday, May 2, 2024

Hunter Laing Report Record Profit

Fresh off unveiling Ardnahoe’s inaugural release, Hunter Laing continue their impressive week by rep...

World news | Thursday, May 2, 2024

Bye, Bye, Beam: Suntory Rebrand Spirits Business

Beam Suntory have revealed that they are changing their name to Suntory Global Spirits as the compan...

World news | Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024

Ardnahoe Announces Inaugural Release

Islay fans rejoice! It has recently been revealed that Ardnahoe distillery are due to release their ...

World news | Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024

Drama in Dingwall: GlenWyvis, Farm Land, and One Big Energy Bill

John McKenzie, founder of GlenWyvis distillery, has hit out at the distillery’s current ownership fo...

World news | Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024

Laphroaig Distillery Manager Steps Down

Barry MacAffer has announced his decision to step down as Distillery Manager at Laphroaig. MacAff...

World news | Wednesday, Apr 10, 2024

Gates Closed at Highland Park Distillery

Don’t panic! It’s only temporary. Last week, Highland Park announced that they are closing for th...

World news | Friday, Apr 5, 2024

Lakes Distillery Valued Over £70 Million

Cumbria’s Lakes Distillery has been valued at approximately £71 million in advance of a potential ta...

World news | Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024

Orkney Distillery Begins Production

Last week Orkney Distillery announced the first distillation of spirit destined to become Scotch whi...

World news | Friday, Mar 29, 2024

Berry Bros to Open London Spirits Store

Celebrated wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros and Rudd are set to open their first dedicated spiri...

World news | Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024

Glencadam Constructing New Visitor Centre

Work has begun on the construction of a new visitor centre at Glencadam Distillery. The new visitor ...

World news | Thursday, Mar 21, 2024

Raising Spirits: Ghost Distillery Port Ellen Reopens

On 19th March, the whisky world witnessed the rebirth of one of Scotland’s most famous ‘ghost’ disti...

World news | Thursday, Mar 7, 2024

Ardbeg House: The New Islay Hotel for Peat Fanatics

In the summer of 2025, iconic Islay brand Ardbeg are due to open a hotel on the island called Ardbeg...

World news | Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024

OurWhisky Foundation Announce Auction Honouring Women in Whisky

OurWhisky Foundation are partnering with Whisky Auctioneer to host an auction dedicated to women in ...

World news | Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024

Wu-Tang Dram: Ballantine's Collaborate with RZA

Renowned blend Ballantine’s are working with hip-hop legend and Wu-Tang Clan frontman RZA to Bring D...

World news | Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024

Chivas Brothers Unlock The Vault - Their Premier Cask Buying Experience

On Tuesday 5th March Chivas Brothers are set to reveal The Vault, their ultimate luxury tour and tas...

World news | Friday, Mar 1, 2024

Philippines Grants Scotch Protected Status

Scotch whisky has recently been granted Geographical Indicator status in the Philippines. Only four ...

World news | Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024

Pernod Announce New Indian Distillery

Pernod Ricard’s Indian arm are have announced their intention to build a new distillery in Nagpur, I...

World news | Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024

Good Morning, Viet-dram: Hanoi Distillery Releases Casks of First Single Malt

Hanoi’s Về Để Đi distillery has launched private cask sales of their whisky, the first single malt t...

World news | Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024

New Kid on the Block-chain: Glenlivet Launch 50yo Malt Through Digital Platform

Glenlivet have partnered with online retailer The Whisky Exchange to release a range of 50 Year Old ...

World news | Friday, Feb 16, 2024

Scotch Exports Exceed £5.6 Billion in 2023

The Scotch Whisky Association has released global export figures for 2023, showing that global Scotc...

World news | Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024

Bimber Boss Arrested

According to recent reports, the founder of London’s Bimber distillery has been arrested for conspir...

World news | Friday, Feb 9, 2024

Bicentennial Boys: Scotch Distilleries Celebrating 200 Years in 2024

Many distilleries in Scotland boast lineages dating back centuries. There’s evidence of well organis...

World news | Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024

The Dawn of Whisky Distilling in China

Over the past few years a number of high profile companies have expressed interest in building whisk...

World news | Friday, Jan 12, 2024

Whisky App Bevvy Closes $1.5 million Seed Round

PORT CHARLOTTE, ISLAY, Scotland, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ Bevvy, the whisky app founded in 2021...

World news | Thursday, Jan 11, 2024

Kingsbarns Reveal Flexibly Priced Tour

Kingsbarns Distillery have relaunched a ‘pay-what-you-like’ option for the tours at their visitor ce...

World news | Thursday, Dec 14, 2023

East London Liquor Company Saved from Administration

Every new business has to jump through many hurdles just to get off the ground, only to find themsel...

World news | Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023

Distillers Call for Duty Freeze

A number of organisations representing the UK’s spirits industry are calling on the Chancellor to an...

World news | Monday, Nov 20, 2023

Macallan's Million Pound Seal of Approval

Saturday 18th November 2023 saw the latest appearance of a Macallan 1926 at auction. Once more, it d...

World news | Thursday, Nov 2, 2023

Oak-y Dokey!: Whyte & Mackay's Adventures in Scottish Oak

Whyte & Mackay’s Scottish Oak Programme is one of the most innovative and intriguing initiatives tak...

World news | Thursday, Oct 19, 2023

SMWS Host Record Setting Whisky Tasting

Many of us will have a fond memory from a big night out, and the chances are if you’re reading this ...

World news | Friday, Oct 13, 2023

Low No More? Lowland Whisky Revival & Stirling's New Distillery

Stirling Distillery have distilled the first spirit to be produced in the city in over 170 years. Wi...

World news | Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023

Charity Whisky Auction Raises £2.25 Million

Sotheby’s have confirmed that The Distillers One of One Auction more than doubled it’s pre-sale esti...

World news | Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023

Gartbreck Heartbreak: A Fresh Start for Islay's New-ish Distillery

Pernod have announced plans to build a new distillery on Islay. The drinks company behind Chivas Reg...

World news | Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023

The Distillers One of One Auction Returns

The stage is set for the return of the Distillers One of One Auction on 5th October 2023. This will ...

World news | Monday, Sep 18, 2023

Roseisle Debuts in Diageo's 2023 Special Releases

The first single malt to be publicly available from Diageo’s Roseisle Distillery has been released a...

World news | Monday, Sep 4, 2023

Glen Grant Release 70 Year Old Malt

Glen Grant have announced the launch of an incredibly limited release of a 70 Year Old single malt. ...

World news | Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023

Macallan Launch Colour Collection

Macallan have announced the imminent release of their new Colour Collection. This range will explore...

World news | Thursday, Aug 17, 2023

A Guide to Whisky Glassware

When discussing how best to enjoy your whisky, conversations will usually revolve around nosing and ...

World news | Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023

Charlie MacLean Sets Up Charity with Sons

Charles MacLean and his sons have established a charity dedicated to clean water projects around the...

World news | Tuesday, Jul 25, 2023

End of the Independent Era? Gordon & MacPhail to Cease Licensed Releases

Renowned Scotch whisky company Gordon and MacPhail have announced that they no longer intend to purc...

World news | Monday, Jul 24, 2023

Welsh Whisky Earns Protected Status

Whisky produced in Wales has now been granted protected status, alongside a number of other Welsh ma...

World news | Friday, Jul 21, 2023

Sharing is Caring: Chivas Showcase Carbon Cutting Tech

Chivas Brothers are sharing details of carbon reducing technology with the wider whisky industry, wi...

World news | Thursday, Jul 20, 2023

Rosebank Returns: Production Starts at New Distillery

The revival of Rosebank Distillery has reached a major milestone as the distillery has recently comp...

World news | Saturday, Jul 15, 2023

Gun-Shaped Whisky Condemned

In an unsurprising move, booze industry regulators The Portman Group have condemned the sale of a ma...

World news | Friday, Jul 7, 2023

Komoro Distillery Opened by Karuizawa Distillers

Karuizawa Distillers have revealed that their Komoro Distillery will be open to the public from 23rd...

World news | Friday, Jun 30, 2023

Edrington Declare Record Breaking £1bn Revenue

Glasgow-based spirits company Edrington have announced record growth after exceeding £1 billion in c...

World news | Thursday, Jun 8, 2023

A Century of Suntory

Legendary Japanese drinks manufacturer House of Suntory are celebrating their 100 year anniversary w...

World news | Monday, May 29, 2023

The Campbeltown Resurgence

There’s an old saying about buses: you wait all day for one, then three come at once. As whisky f...

World news | Tuesday, May 23, 2023

From Machir Bay to Barbados: Kilchoman Plan Rum Distillery

The team behind Kilchoman distillery will be trading the West of Scotland for slightly warmer climes...

World news | Thursday, May 18, 2023

Skye, Sea and Charity: Talisker's Wilder Seas

Talisker recently released their Wilder Seas whisky, the latest from their collaboration with eco-ch...