Havana Club launches rums for bartenders
Havana Club has unveiled The Havana Club Professional Edition range which has been specifically developed to target bartenders.
The Macallan 64 Year Old Lalique is world’s most expensive whisky
The Macallan 64 Year Old Lalique Cire Perdue is world’s most expensive whisky sold at auction – that’s official.
It was a glitteirng evening at Jamaica House in the island's capital, Kingston. A balmy evening in a superb setting. The Jamaican prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, more than played her part in launching Appleton Estate Jamaican Independence Reserve, which coincides with the island's celebrations to mark ithe anniversary of 50 years of independence.
Ballantine's whisky goes for golf
Chivas Brothers is to launch a limited edition golf pack for its Ballantine’s 17 and 21 year old blended whiskies.
Glenfiddich 19 Year Old Madeira finish is launched
William Grant has launched its first ever Glenfiddich19 year old single malt scotch whisky, which has been matured in Madeira wine oak casks.
Chivas launches Ballantine’s Signature Distillery Editions
Chivas Brothers has launched two 17-year old Ballantine’s expressions under the new line, Signature Distillery Editions.
Jura, The Whyte and Mackay single malt, has teamed up with its coffee industry namesake to create a range of whisky and coffee pairings.
Glenmorangie Artein added to Private Edition range
The Glenmorangie Company has announced the global launch of Artein, the third release of the Glenmorangie Private Edition range.
Darroze releases seven armagnacs
Bas-Armagnac Francis Darroze has launched Les Grands Assemblages, a seven-strong range of armagnacs to global markets.
Buffalo Trace launches 2011 Antique Collection whiskeys
UK: Hi-Spirits is set to launch the Buffalo Trace Distillery 2011 Antique Collection this month.
Buffalo Trace primed for Antique release
Kentucky-based bourbon company, Buffalo Trace Distillery, has announced the September release of its 2011 Antique Collection.
Canada: Beam launches cognac with age declaration
Canada: Beam Global has launched two cognacs with declared age statements. According to the company, the two marques are the “first cognacs available from any of the four major cognac makers to display a declared age statement”.
28 YO Glenmorangie set for July launch
The Glenmorangie Company has announced the release of Pride 1981, a 28-year old single malt whisky that has been finished in Sauternes casks for ten years.
Master of Malt launches “world’s oldest liqueur”
Online whisky retailer Master of Malt has launched a 40-year old whisky liqueur.
Japanese whiskies launch in India
Indian distributor Radico Khaitan is to launch Japanese whiskies the Yamazaki 12 year old and Hibiki 17 year old in India.
Gordon & MacPhail releases 70 YO The Glenlivet
Scotch company Gordon & MacPhail has launched The Glenlivet 70 Year Old, priced at £13,000 a bottle.
Diageo releases ‘special’ single malts
Diageo has launched its autumn Special Release Series, a collection of single malt scotch whiskies aimed at the world’s top bars and whisky connoisseurs.
Irish Distillers to roll out Redbreast 15 year old
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, producers of Jameson, is set to introduce Redbreast 15 Year Old Irish Pure Pot Still whiskey as a permanent expression within the range in key international markets including Ireland, USA, France and Germany.
Stock launches 21 year old Czech whisky
Stock Spirits has launched a 21 year old single malt Czech whisky. The company believes it to be the only Bohemian single malt in the world.
Ballantine's gets packaging overhaul
Travel Retail: Pernod Ricard has revamped the packaging for its Ballantine’s blended Scotch whiskies. The revised prestige range first appeared on shelf in Asia Duty Free and includes Ballantine’s 17 Year Old, Ballantine’s 21 Year Old and Ballantine’s 30 Year Old.
