Independent Scotch whisky business Ardgowan Distillery Company was officially opened to the public on Friday 20th June, and the filling of its first cask since building concluded earlier this month has also been confirmed. Founded
Global Launch of Thailand’s PRAAKAN Single Malt whisky
International Beverage has announced the global roll out of PRAKAAN, Thailand’s first premium single malt whisky, following the success of its launch into domestic and Asian markets last year. It will debut with a range
New Product: Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch whisky
Glenfarclas Distillery has unveiled the oldest expression ever released by one of Scotland’s few remaining family-owned and managed distilleries. Distilled on 20 November 1953, and launched in 2025, the Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old marks a pinnacle in
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer OBE 1940-2025
Trailblazing scientist, educator, and human rights advocate who reshaped brewing science and tirelessly championed racial justice. His barley abrasion technique and research into malt analysis are still used across the brewing and whisky industries today.
The Drinks Industry Rich List 2025
Forbes magazine and The Sunday Times newspaper (top 350 only) have revealed their 2025 Rich Lists. As a result, I have updated below the list for the richest people in the Drinks Industry, based both
Exclusive Whiskey Flight launched at Ireland’s 1st Whiskey Hotel
Ireland’s first destination whiskey hotel has launched an exclusive whiskey flight that offers a rare opportunity to immerse your senses in the spirited luxury of four of Bushmills’ finest whiskeys. The newly opened Harbourview Hotel
Brazil’s Cachaça Annual Report 2025
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has published their annual report on Cachaça, Brazil’s national drink, a distilled spirit made from sugarcane juice. Below are some of the topline figures from
New Product: Godzilla Umiki Blended Whisky
Yoshino Spirits proudly announce the launch of Godzilla Umiki Blended Whisky, an exclusive collector’s edition created in collaboration with Toho Co., Ltd., Japan’s most iconic entertainment company. This special release commemorates Godzilla’s 70th Anniversary, honouring
James Martin’s Auctions their Oldest Whisky to support Portuguese Cooperage Museum
The launch of James Martin’s 44 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch whisky, its oldest whisky to date, is also supporting a charitable initiative in partnership with Portuguese family cooperage Josafer, from Esmoriz. To mark World
UK and India raise a toast to new free trade deal
A multi-billion-pound landmark free trade agreement (FTA) has been announced by India and the UK. For the drinks industry, it will mean lower Indian tariffs with a reduction from 150% to 75% for Whisky and
Speyside Distillery becomes Scotland’s next Lost Distillery
Due to their need to expand, Speyside Distillery has become Scotland’s next lost distillery in 2025, as announced by John Harvey McDonough during the Spirit of Speyside Festival’s Launch event this week. The company will
House of Hazelwood to create the world’s first 100 Year Old single grain whisky
House of Hazelwood has announced the launch of the first release in a new limited-edition grain whisky series, matured in casks dating back to the first full year of production at the Girvan distillery, overseen
Guest Blog: Storing 100,000 Casks in Caves: Angus Dundee’s Confidence in China
The Time Investment of Storing 100,000 Casks in Caves: Angus Dundee’s Confidence in China – a guest blog post by Nené hu (LinZi Whisky) Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang is known as the backyard of the
The Italian Whisky Map
The history of Italian Whisky production started back in 2015 with Puni, the first Italian malt whisky. Since then, the number of distilleries has grown in number with over 10 in production as recently as
The Irish Whiskey Map
The Irish whiskey industry has grown significantly since 2010, when there were only 4 whisky distilleries in operation: Middleton in County Cork, Cooley in County Louth, Kilbeggan in County Westmeath, all in Ireland and Old
