Chivas unveils its Secret Speyside Collection

Chivas Brothers has released its biggest single malt collection to date, with the launch of 15 aged single malt scotch whiskies from four seldom seen, Speyside distilleries.

Last Drop Distillers launches 15th limited release

The Last Drop Distillers has launched its newest release, the 1969 Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Glen Scotia celebrates Malt Festival with new release

Glen Scotia has introduced a new Limited Edition Rum Cask Finish single malt to celebrate its Campbeltown Malts Festival programme.

Pernod Ricard acquires majority stake in Rabbit Hole Whiskey

Pernod Ricard USA, through its New Brand Ventures division, has acquired a majority share of Rabbit Hole Whiskey which is produced and based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Chivas Brothers employees undergo beach plastic cleanups

Employees from Chivas Brothers, the scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard came together last week to collect plastic from beaches and river paths in Scotland and London.

Johnnie Walker's Jim Beveridge awarded OBE

Johnnie Walker master blender Dr Jim Beveridge has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the scotch whisky industry.

Whyte & Mackay launches whisky-based spirit drink

Whyte & Mackay Light has been launched in the UK as a “premium spirit drink from Scotland” with a 21.5% abv.

The Glenlivet undergoes redesign

The Glenlivet has unveiled a new brighter look for its single malt scotch whisky portfolio.

Mexico and Canada drop US whiskey tariffs

Mexico and Canada have dropped their tariffs on American whiskey which were implemented in retaliation to president Donald Trump’s import tariffs last year.

Highland Park opens new customer experience centre in Orkney

Single malt whisky brand Highland Park has opened its new customer experience store in Kirkwall, Orkney.

Conor McGregor takes credit for Irish whiskey's US growth

Conor McGregor has seemingly taken the credit for Irish whiskey's revenue growth in the US.

Craigellachie to give away 51-year-old whisky

Craigellachie has announced it will give away it’s new 51-year-old single malt for free to whisky fans around the world.

Limestone wins Bourbon Distillery of the Year

Limestone Branch Distillery in Kentucky has won the Bourbon Distillery of the Year award at the Berlin Intl Spirits Competition.

Ancient scotch distillery excavation underway

An archeological excavation is underway at the site of one of the earliest legal whisky distilleries in Scotland.

Bladnoch appoints former Macallan master distiller

Bladnoch Distillery has appointed Dr Nick Savage as master distiller to replace Ian MacMillan who retired in January 2019.

Rabbit Hole joins Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Rabbit Hole whiskey has become the latest American whiskey producer to join the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Santamanía launches first Madrid single malt

Santamanía Destilería Urbana has released its first single malt whiskies under the name of Mentidero. The brand includes two cask-aged versions: G Edition and Archetype.

Quintessential opens Dublin Liberties distillery

Quintessential Brands has opened its €10m whiskey distillery and visitor experience in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties district (February 20).

Jameson launches Bow Street 18YO batch two

Irish Distillers has unveiled the second batch of its Jameson Bow Street 18 year old Irish whiskey.

Johnnie Walker submits Edinburgh visitor centre plans

Diageo has submitted plans to transform one of Edinburgh’s landmark buildings into a global visitor experience for Johnnie Walker, the world’s leading scotch whisky brand

Spirited sells out Speyside Whisky Festival

The organisers fo the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival claim a surge in demand for tickets for the festival generated sales of £209,449 in the first 24 hours of release – with 173 events selling out completely in that time.

US whiskey imports to UK up 50%

US whiskey imports to the UK have risen 50% over the past decade according to the Wine and Spirits Trade Association.

Ian Macleod to rebuild iconic Rosebank Distillery

Ian Macleod Distillers has been granted planning permission to start work on its multi-million pound redevelopment of the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk.

Glenmorangie Allta revealed as 10th Private Edition

Glenmorangie has launched its first whisky created from wild yeast strains to mark the 10th anniversary of its Private Edition series.

First London single malt released in over 100 years

The London Distillery Company has released the first single malt whisky to be distilled in London for more than 100 years.

Walsh Whiskey splits from Illva Saronno

The directors of Walsh Whiskey Distillery have decided to split the business by separating the Irish whiskeys brands Writers’ Tears and The Irishman from the distillery business at Royal Oak, in Ireland’s County Carlow.

Sterling Reserve reaches 1m cases in nine months

Allied Blenders & Distillers brand Sterling Reserve has exceeded one million cases just nine months since its launch.

Maverick Drinks to distribute Teeling Irish whiskey

Dublin distillery Teeling has named Maverick Drinks as its UK distributor which will be effective from the new year.

Scotch whisky gets GI approval for Indonesia

The Scotch Whisky Association has secured enhanced legal protection in Indonesia for “scotch whisky” as a geographical indication was successfully granted.

William Grant & Sons launches Grant's Distinction in India

William Grant & Sons has launched Grant’s Distinction, the latest variant of its leading blended scotch whisky brand, in India ahead of the festive season.

Obituary: Dave Pickerell

Legendary whiskey distiller Dave Pickerell passed away on 1 November in San Francisco, aged 62.

Auchentoshan hosts third edition of New Malt Order

Ten bartenders from around the world came together in Glasgow, Scotland last month for the third edition of Auchentoshan’s New Malt Order.

Glen Scotia adopts 100,000 bees

Loch Lomond Group's Glen Scotia has adopted 100,000 bees to increase the sustainability of the distillery’s environment.

Irish Distillers invests €150m to boost capacity

Irish Distillers has announced a €150m investment in its sites in Cork and Dublin to meet demand for its products.

Maker's Mark takes Private Select to UK

Maker’s Mark will be taking its Private Select programme to the UK for the first time later this month starting with its Harvey Nichols edition.

Loch Lomond Group reveals 2019 GTR range

Loch Lomond Group will expand its global travel retail offering with the launch of a new range expected in stores in 2019.

Ron Welsh: 'Scotch whisky laws should be relaxed'

Beam Suntory master blender Ron Welsh told Drinks International that he believes the laws on scotch whisky barrel finishing are too restricting and that there are many casks yet to be tested.

EBS whisky expert talks signature serves

David Miles, senior whisky specialist for Edrington Beam Suntory joined Drinks International to discuss the creation of a brand’s signature serve.

Templeton Rye moves into South Korea and New Zealand

Templeton Rye whiskey has made an agreement with Thirsty Camel in New Zealand and Happy Spirits Korea in South Korea for the distribution of its entire portfolio.

Whyte & Mackay releases ISC bottle branding

To celebrate winning two Gold Medals at this year’s International Spirits Challenge, Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Whisky has released a run of 200,000 commemorative neck tags.

Highland Park launches 50-year-old whisky worth £13.5k

Highland Park has released 274 bottles of a 50-year-old single malt worth £13.5k, making it the oldest release by the distillery for more than a decade.

Glenmorangie releases surfboards made from old barrels

In the latest edition of its Beyond the Cask series, Glenmorangie has created surfboards using white oak casks which have been used in the production of Glenmorangie Original.

Aerstone range to "simplify" single malts

William Grant & Sons has launched a new 10 year old single malt Scotch whisky, Aerstone which is available in two expressions; Sea Cask 10 Year Old and Land Cask 10 Year Old.

Edrington adds Wyoming Whiskey to US portfolio

Edrington has formed a strategic partnership with Wyoming Whiskey which includes the acquisition of its US business.

Wild Geese founder calls for Irish whiskey diversity

Wild Geese Irish Whiskey founder André Levy believes that the Irish whiskey category needs to be diversified following the Pernod Ricard FY18 results.

Douglas Laing to open Clutha Distillery in autumn 2019

Scotch whisky producer, Douglas Laing & Co has announced that its new distillery in Glasgow will be named the Clutha Distillery and is expected to open in autumn 2019.

Maker's Mark targets global bartender programme

Maker’s Mark bartender programme The Makers’ is now in its second year and brand diplomat Amanda Humphrey wants it to go global.

Jim beam and Maker's Mark expect price increase after EU tariffs

Edrington Beam Suntory expects its American whiskey price points to increase internationally following the high tariffs placed on US products by the EU.

Rosey Mitchell wins The Circle global final

Rosey Mitchell of Three Sheets bar in London has been crowned winner of Compass Box whisky’s bartender competition, The Circle.

Israeli whisky to sell off full casks

Milk & Honey, Israel's first-ever whisky distillery, is selling full-sized casks of its earliest edition whisky. The 200-liter, ex-bourbon casks.