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Ireland’s Waterford Distillery, producer of natural whiskies, has announced the launch of Cuvée: Argot, a permanent addition to its single malt whisky range and accompanying Cuvée Concept.
Highland Park releases its oldest whisky to date
Orkney-based distillery, Highland Park, has unveiled its 54 Year Old single malt Scotch Whisky, the oldest release from the company to date.
The Glenrothes launches The 42
The Glenrothes has launched The 42, a limited release single malt whisky, inspired by the colour and character of the distillery’s Highland home.
Nikka releases 2022 Discovery Series single malts to UK
Japanese whisky brand Nikka is releasing two new expressions in the UK, exclusively distributed by drinks agency Speciality Brands, as part of its Discovery Series.
Rum of Sugarlandia
After a week in Sugarlandia with Don Papa, Eleanor Yates explores the history and production of Filipino rum.
BrewDog launches its first ever whisky cask sale
BrewDog Distilling Co, Scotland’s only carbon negative distillery, has announced its first ever whisky cask sale.
The Macallan unveils new guest expression
The Macallan has introduced a new single malt whisky into The Red Collection, The Macallan 77 Years Old.
Diageo acquires Texas whisky distiller Balcones Distilling
Diageo has announced the acquisition of Balcones Distilling (‘Balcones’), a Texas craft distiller and one of the leading producers of American single malt whisky in the United States.
Scapegrace Distillery releases first single malt
New Zealand spirits brand Scapegrace has announced the launch of a limited-edition range of single malts, the first whisky released by the brand.
Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky announces Taste Trailblazers initiative
Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled Taste Trailblazers, a global celebration of culinary pioneers pushing the boundaries of flavour.
Highland single malt brand, Loch Lomond, has been named the world’s fastest-growing top 25 single malt brand in 2021 by IWSR, with a 73% year-on-year increase in volume.
The Macallan and its automotive partner Bentley Motors, has revealed the design of The Macallan Horizon, a limited edition single malt whisky in development by the brands.
Total Beverage Solution adds Lindores Abbey Single Malt Scotch Whisky to its portfolio
Total Beverage Solution, a full-service national importer and supplier of beer, wine, and spirits, has announced the addition of a new single malt scotch brand to its portfolio.
1975 Ardbeg whisky sold for £16 million
A 1975 cask of Ardbeg Islay malt scotch whisky, Cask No.3, is the brand's oldest whisky ever released and was sold to a private collector in Asia for £16 million.
Single malt Scotch brand Balblair has partnered with acclaimed Scottish photographer and director David Eustace to produce a film.
Dublin-based online whisky store, The Single Malt Shop, has announced that they will now deliver to the UK and to celebrate the launch, delivery costs to the UK will be free until the end of May.
The Irishman Whiskey announces bottle redesign with the release of new range of single malts
Walsh Whiskey has announced the release of new additions to The Irishman’s range of Irish single malt whiskey, featuring a new bottle design.
Cardrona Distillery announces inaugural cocktail comp
Cardrona Distillery has opened entries to UK bartenders to its inaugural cocktail competition, Cardrona Club.
The Macallan launches 81-year-old single malt
The Macallan has launched its oldest ever singe malt called The Reach which was distilled during the Second World War.
Derbyshire’s first full-scale craft distillery White Peak has announced the release of Wire Works Whisky, its first single malt.
Brown-Forman raises sales guidance
Brown-Forman has raised its full-year sales outlook in anticipation of supply chain disruption easing in the months ahead.
The Dalmore fetches $1.1m at Hong Kong auction
A rare collection of six Highland single malts from The Dalmore fetched a record $1,124,000 bid at an auction in Hong Kong.
Diageo invests in Komasa Kanosuke Distillery
Diageo’s drinks accelerator arm Distil Ventures has made a minority investment in Japanese single malt producer Komasa Kanosuke Distillery.
Aber Falls releases its 2021 single malt
Aber Falls has released its 2021 single malt bottling, the Welsh distillery’s second single malt following its inaugural release in May.
X by Glenmorangie targets mixed drinks sector
Glenmorangie has released a new single malt scotch whisky called X by Glenmorangie which has been specifically designed for mixing.
Isle of Harris gin lands US trade deal
The Isle of Harris Distillery in the Outer Hebrides Islands of Scotland has signed a new distribution agreement in the US with Misa Imports.
Single Malts of Scotland launches new 11-year-olds
Independent whisky bottlers Single Malts of Scotland has added new 11-year-old whiskies as part of its Reserve Casks range.
Bacardí opens duty free whisky boutique in China
Bacardi’s global travel retail department has opened a luxury seasonal boutique for its whisky portfolio in China.
Caskshare announces partnership with Holyrood Distillery
Single cask whisky buying platform Caskshare has announced a partnership with Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery.
Bowmore targets travel retail with 31 Year Old single malt
Bowmore has launched a limited-edition 31 Year Old single malt into the travel retail channel as part of its Timeless Series collection.
Midleton Very Rare 2021 unveiled
Kevin O’Gorman has unveiled his first Midleton Very Rare expression since taking over as master distiller at Irish Distillers.
Chivas Brothers Unveils 2020 Distillery Reserve Collection
Chivas Brothers has released a single malt collection featuring 48 single cask expressions from across its 13 Scotch whisky distilleries.
Renato Giovannoni wins Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2020
Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni has won the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2020 after building up an iconic reputation among his peers.
Jack Daniel's master distiller steps down after 20 years in Lynchburg
Jack Daniel’s master distiller Jeff Arnett is stepping down after a 20-year career at the world-famous American whiskey producer.
The US government has announced that the existing 25% tariffs will remain on single malt Scotch for the foreseeable future.
Scotch blends: Whisky symbiosis
The rise of single malt scotch has dominated whisky conversations on the back of the craft explosion, but blended malts have just as interesting a story to tell, says Shay Waterworth
India comes in from the cold
Indian whisky producers are becoming increasingly confident as drinkers recognise the spirits for their quality. now, says Dominic Roskrow, they’re set to take the next step up.
Kirin releases Four Roses limited edition
The Four Roses Distillery has released the latest in its series of limited-quantity bottlings with the 2012 Limited Edition Single Barrel, a handcrafted bourbon selected by Four Roses master distiller, Jim Rutledge.
Diageo releases rare scotches
Diageo has announced the release of some rare single malt scotch whiskies to be launched this autumn in the Special Releases series. All are at natural cask strength.
Wemyss Malts releases five-malt range
Edinburgh whisky bottler Wemyss Malts has launched a five-expression range of blended and single cask, single malts; themed around the taste and aroma of each whisky.
There’s something quite transfixing – almost hypnotic – when it comes to looking at the latest brand figures for spirits around the world. You cannot stop. More particularly so as there seems to be so much cause for celebration in the 2011 round-up. There’s Johnnie Walker scotch whisky on an incredible 18 million cases; the Irish whiskey Jameson’s posting a 20%-plus increase and now nudging the 4 million case-mark, well I could go on, and on. But one result has really warmed the cockles of my heart – and that’s William Grant’s single malt scotch whisky Glenfiddich.
Maxxium UK to distribute Cooleys
Irish whiskey producer Cooley Distillery has appointed Maxxium UK to distribute brands, Kilbeggan, Connemara Peated Irish Single Malt, Tyrconnell Irish Single Malt and Greenore Irish Single Grain, in the UK.
The Macallan unveils new range
The Macallan has unveiled a new range, the 1824 Series, which is being rolled out into the UK market this autumn.
Chinese travellers boost sales of liquor for Dubai Duty Free
The world’s single largest travel retailer, Dubai Duty Free, has said a rise in the number of Chinese passengers is one of the main factors behind a strong 17% increase in liquor sales over the first nine months of 2011.
Ian Macleod buys Speyside distillery
Ian Macleod Distillers has purchased the Tamdhu distillery in Speyside, from the Edrington Group.
Duvel swaps Green for Single Fermentation
Belgiun beer Duvel Green has been renamed Duvel Single Fermentation, in a bid to ease consumer understanding.
Jura invests £100,000 in visitor centre
The Isle of Jura Distillery has opened a £100,000 visitor centre.
Irish Distillers, the Irish whiskey arm of Pernod Ricard, unveiled two new single pot still Irish whiskeys today (May 5).
Master of Malt launches “world’s oldest liqueur”
Online whisky retailer Master of Malt has launched a 40-year old whisky liqueur.