Elixir Distillers appoints Georgie Crawford as Islay distillery manager
Elixir Distillers has appointed Georgie Crawford as distillery manager for the brand’s forthcoming Islay distillery, following planning approval for the project at the end of 2020.
Buffalo Trace launches second line of Kosher whiskeys
Buffalo Trace has released its annual supply of Kosher whiskey which is set to arrive at retail in May this year.
BR Distilling gains Texas distribution deal
BR Distilling Company in Memphis, US, has gained distribution across Texas as part of its rapid domestic expansion.
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.
The Famous Grouse launches new bottle for British & Irish Lions tour
The Famous Grouse has launched a limited-edition label to celebrate the brand’s role as the official sponsor of The British & Irish Lions.
Glen Moray appoints Stephen Woodcock head of whisky creation & stocks
Glen Moray has appointed Stephen Woodcock as head of whisky creation & stocks and will therefore be responsible for developing the range and maturing and marrying casks.
Jura launches new rum cask finish
Jura single malt whisky has launched a new rum cask finish as the latest member of the Jura Cask Editions.
Caskshare announces partnership with Holyrood Distillery
Single cask whisky buying platform Caskshare has announced a partnership with Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery.
Beam Suntory invests £6m in Glen Garioch distillery
Beam Suntory has announced a £6m investment in the Glen Garioch distillery in Oldmeldrum, which will see the reintroduction of floor matings and installation of direct-fired heating.
Becky Paskin: Whisky industry needs more female marketing
Global campaign OurWhisky is calling for whisky makers to improve female representation in marketing after conducting a new study on gender equality within the industry.
Deirdre O’Carroll joins Midleton blending team
Deirdre O’Carroll has been appointed blender at Midleton Distillery in Cork nearly a decade after joining the Pernod Ricard subsidary.
London's Bimber confirms plans for Scotch distillery
The team behind London’s Bimber Distillery has confirmed plans to open a new Scottish whisky distillery in Dunphail, south of Forres.
GreatDrams awarded for successful adaptation during Covid-19
GreatDrams has been named a winner at the Lloyds Bank Small Business of 2020 awards through the success of its virtual tastings.
Daddy Rack whiskey gets UK distribution deal
Daddy Rack, an original Tennessee straight small batch whiskey, has launched in Scotland with plans for a wider UK roll out in March.
Japanese whisky gets new production regulations
The Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association has announced a new set of rules and regulations for the production of Japanese whisky.
Elixir Distillers granted planning to build 11th Islay distillery
Elixir Distillers has been granted permission to build a new distillery in Islay with construction set to begin this year.
Ardbeg releases bottling to commemorate the retirement of distillery manager Mickey Heads
Ardbeg has released a limited-edition bottling, Arrrrrrrdbeg, to celebrate distillery manager, Mickey Heads’ 13 years at the head of the distillery.
The Macallan announces new addition to Archival Series
The Macallan has revealed Folio 6, the latest instalment in the Scottish distillery’s Archival Series which takes inspiration from classic advertising campaigns of the brand
Milk & Honey partners with Penderyn for UK distribution
Israel's first whisky distillery Milk & Honey has partnered with Welsh distillery Penderyn to act as the exclusive UK distributor of its first range of single malt whiskies.
Brands Report 2021: World whiskies
The world whiskies category is a mixed bag from all corners of the Earth, excluding the historical categories of scotch, American and Irish whiskey.
Brands Report 2021: Irish whiskey
It says something of Irish whiskey’s progress over recent years that 92% of respondents to our survey stock the category of spirits in their bar – that just wouldn’t have been the case 10 years ago.
Brands Report 2021: Scotch whisky
Scotch leader Johnnie Walker made it 11 wins from 12 this year, with another dominant display. No matter where you are among the world’s top bars, this is the scotch you’re most likely to see behind the stick, according to our poll.
Brands Report 2021: American whiskey
Diageo’s Bulleit has come out trumps as the bestselling brand in the American whiskey category for the third time in four years.
Johnnie Walker pledges to plant one million trees in Scotland by 2025
Johnnie Walker has announced a commitment to plant one million trees across Scotland in the next five years.
Glen Moray launches sauternes-matured whisky to UK market
Glen Moray has launchd its inaugural whisky as part of the distillery’s new ‘Warehouse 1 Collection’ called Glen Moray Sauternes Cask Matured expression.
Redbreast launches new animated branding to entice new consumers
Redbreast Irish Whiskey has created an animated version of its brand logo called Robin Redbreast with the aim of inspiring a new generation of whiskey drinkers.
Starward gains UK distribution deal through CASK
Australian whisky producer Starward has appointed CASK Liquid Marketing as the distribution partner for the UK.
Glenmorangie launches new expression 'A Tale of Cake'
Glenmorangie has launched a new single malt whisky called A Tale of Cake which has been finished in Tokaji dessert wine casks.
The Last Drop appoints new master blender
The Last Drop Distillers has appointed Colin Scott as master blender to move the brand from the curation to creation of rare spirits.
Rebel Yell launches second special edition exclusive to Europe
Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers has launched its second limited edition release of Rebel Yell bourbon in the UK.
Benriach launches new portfolio and branding
Benriach Distillery, located in north Speyside, has relaunched its portfolio of single malt whiskies with new liquids and branding.
Stauning unveils new bottle design for global markets
Danish distillery Stauning has unveiled a new bottle design in line with the brand’s global expansion.
Jameson value growth down 1% in FY20
Irish Distillers’ Jameson experienced a -1% decline in value growth due to the impacts of COVID-19 in the second half of the year.
GreatDrams launches oldest ever whisky bottling
GreatDrams has launched three new whiskies including a 30-year-old Girvan single grain expression which are now available online.
Loch Lomond undergoes brand re-launch
Loch Lomond Whiskies has launched a complete brand refresh across its domestic and global travel retail single malt scotch whisky ranges.
Kavalan launches entry level range
Taiwanese distillery Kavalan has launched a new entry-level range of whisky called The Distillery Select Series.
Hyslop: Chivas Extra 13 a huge leap for scotch
Chivas director of blending Sandy Hyslop said the company had anticipated changes to the scotch whisky laws allowing for the launch of Chivas Extra 13 in March.
Heads steps down as Ardbeg distillery manager
In October 2020, Mickey Heads will retire as Ardbeg Distillery Manager after 13 years in the role.
Diamond P: New look for Powers Irish whiskey
Irish Distillers has unveiled a new look for its Powers Irish whiskey brand. The rebrand is meant to attract a new generation of drinkers to, historically, one of Ireland’s key whiskey brands.
Brands Report 2020: World whisky
This catch-all category, taking in global whiskies (outside of American, scotch and Irish) tends to be dominated by Japan.
Brands Report 2020: Irish whiskey
In the bar channel, Irish whiskey might take a back seat to American styles, and even scotch, but few venues don't have a small collection on their back bar.
Brands Report 2020: Scotch whisky
Because so many classics call for bourbon and rye, scotch has never been the go-to whisky in cocktail bars, but it is certainly now much more in the thinking.
Brands Report 2020: American whiskey
With the proliferation of distilleries continent-wide, North American whiskey is no longer the sole domain of its heartlands Kentucky and Tennessee.
Suntory invests in Indian whisky with Oaksmith
Japanese spirits company Suntory has invested in Indian whisky to take on Diageo and Pernod Ricard.
Distilled Spirits Council praises US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The Distilled Spirits Council of the US has applauded the signing of an agreement to move forward with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Maker's Mark expands Private Select to travel retail
Maker’s Mark has announced the launch of Private Select in collaboration with Heinemann duty free in Australia.
Royal Salute launches 52 Year Old Single Cask Finish
Royal Salute has launched one of its most exclusive whiskies to date with an RRP $30,000 to international markets.
The Macallan re-opens Taiwan travel retail outlet
The Macallan has launched its new luxury retail experience in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport as part of the brand’s global Boutique programme in Asia.
Langstane Liquor launches Glasshouse Whisky
Langstane Liquor Company has launched Glasshouse Whisky which has been specifically designed to be complement long drinks.
GlenDronach launches Traditionally Peated
The GlenDronach Distillery has launched its Traditionally Peated expression - a highland scotch with a heated finish.