The 2026 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) brought together more than 2,300 spirits from over 70 countries, highlighting an increasingly diverse international spirits landscape. The Portuguese island of Madeira welcomed the 28th
1st Brazilian Single Malt Whisky Tasting in Scotland
Brazil is more familiar to the drinks world as a producer of cachaça and a substantial market for imported whisky, in particular Scotch, but whisky distillation has been taking place in southern Brazil since 1974
Spirits of the Night: Halloween Drinks for 2026
Halloween 2026 is bringing another collection of spooky spirits, limited-edition bottles and seasonal drinks releases from producers around the world. From collectible Scotch whisky and bourbon to Halloween-themed gin, vodka, rum, tequila, beer and cocktails,
Malt Whisky Yearbook 2027
Every year – the most updated whisky book on the market! Malt Whisky Yearbook 2027 is back and will be published in October 2026. This is the 22nd edition of a book that whisky enthusiasts
New Product: The Dalmore Cigar Malt Signature Reserve Aged 18 Years
The Highland-based Dalmore Distillery, has announced the launch of a new permanent addition to its much-revered Cigar Malt range, which first launched more than two decades ago. The Dalmore Cigar Malt Signature Reserve Aged 18
West of Tradition – The Rise of American Single Malt Whiskey
A new feature documentary, West of Tradition, tells the story of American single malt whiskey at a remarkable moment in its evolution — following the distillers, farmers and whiskey makers who helped transform an idea
English Whisky Secures Geographical Indication Status
All four nations of UK whisky now have equivalent legal protection as English Whisky joins Scotch, Welsh and Irish counterparts under the UK Spirit Drinks Geographical Indications Scheme. The English Whisky Guild is delighted to
Malte do Barril and The Lost Story of Brazilian Single Malt
Brazilian Single Malt whisky appears to be a new development which appeared over the last decade, yet in southern Brazil, Union Distillery was producing single malt whisky half a century ago. They released Malte do
Rooted in Brazil: How Lamas Destilaria Is Giving Whisky a Local Voice
At Lamas Destilaria, Brazilian native woods, a warmer climate and an experimental streak are helping to define a whisky that belongs to Brazil rather than imitate Scotland. In the glass, the idea seems simple: malt
200+ Celebrity-Backed Drinks Brands: Who Actually Owns What?
From Hollywood actors and musicians to sports stars and television personalities, celebrities have become increasingly involved in the global drinks industry. Inside the Cask’s directory of 200+ celebrity-backed drinks brands explores the famous names associated
Sip Seekers “Unlocked” opens the gates to Scotland’s rarely accessible distilleries
New drinks tourism concept will turn normally inaccessible working distilleries into bookable experiences- creating new opportunities for producers to generate revenue and bring whisky lovers closer to Scotch. Scottish drinks tourism platform Sip Seekers has
The Drinks Bucket List: 33 Experiences for the Curious Drinker
Forget collecting bottles. Collect places, people, flavours and stories. Drinks are about far more than what’s inside the bottle. They’re also about where they’re made, who makes them, the bars or shops where we discover
New Product: RAER Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Inaugural Release
Jackton Distillery has revealed its first ever Single Malt Scotch Whisky, led by Managing Director Jaynie Kean, one of Scotland’s youngest female distillery founders and managing directors at the age of 28. RAER Single Malt
Guest Blog: Beyond Bubble Tea in Hospitality
How Taiwanese Beverage Ingredients are Inspiring Modern Hospitality, a guest blog by Vicky Liu. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that drinks trends don’t stay in one category forever. A few
New Product: Carlos I Spanish Single Malt Whisky
Grupo Osborne has recently expanded the Carlos I portfolio into whisky with the launch of Carlos I Spanish Single Malt Whisky. Distilled, aged, and bottled in Spain. This unique whisky brings together elegant aromas of
