The New National Standard of Chinese Whisk(e)y makes its debut and this is just the beginning of the journey – a guest blog post by Nené hu (LinZi Whisky) Since the early 20th century, the
Old Macallan Distillery undergoing demolition
As planned, the former Macallan Distillery building is being demolished as part of a broader initiative to repurpose the site into a nature-focused area, including the development of wetlands and gardens. The recent work and
The Stirling Whisky Festival is back on Sat 10th May
Whisky lovers, mark your calendars! The Stirling Whisky Festival celebrates its 14th edition in 2025 with the event taking place on Saturday 10th May (one session: 14:00-17:45), held at the Stirling Highland Hotel. Tickets for
New Product: Royal Salute 21 Year Old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition
Chivas Brothers has announced the launch of the seventh Polo Collection release, from its Royal Salute blended Scotch whisky brand. Born from a unique legacy, Royal Salute’s enduring affinity with polo is the inspiration at
April Fool’s Day Pranks 2025
Drinks brands seem to enjoy announcing new products and initiatives on April 1st and the Hellyers Road from Australia is one such example, as they have just introduced the Pickleback, providing the “perfect ratio between
Lunatic Asylum: Brazil’s 1st Independent Bottler of Whisky
Sea, sand and whisky….Brazilians love to drink the golden nectar as the latest SWA figures for Scotch whisky exports have shown, with the country ranked at number 7 globally in 2024. Brazil’s Whisky Journey has
ProWein 2025 provides a platform for future growth
ProWein 2025 sent out a clear signal for innovation, vision and future-proofness in turbulent times for the worldwide wine and spirits sector, facing challenging sales figures and looming trade barriers. The fair has succeeded in
A Unique Luxury Whisky Experience at the Johnnie Walker Vault
Johnnie Walker has unveiled the Johnnie Walker Vault, a new global luxury platform grounded in blending artistry – uniting bespoke blends, collaborations with cultural icons and luxurious experiences, all under one visionary banner. At the heart
Planned Scotch Whisky Distillery Projects expected from 2025/26 and beyond
There are a number of new distilleries looking to produce Single Malt Scotch Whisky that have broken ground and are expected to be completed in 2025/26 – thanks from Inside the Cask to Graham Fraser
New Product: Bushmills 46 Year Old – Secrets of the River Bush
The County Antrim-based Bushmills Distillery has launched the oldest Irish single malt whiskey released to date. Bushmills 46 Year Old – Secrets of the River Bush (46.3% ABV) is an Irish single malt whiskey, nurtured
Mexico will be the host for the Spirits Selection by CMB 2025
The State of Jalisco, in Mexico, has been selected to host the 27th edition of the Spirits Selection by CMB, the most renowned and prestigious spirits competition worldwide. The tasting sessions and activities of this
Irish Whiskey Surpasses €1 Billion in Exports
The Irish Whiskey Association celebrated International Irish Whiskey Day by highlighting the sector’s continued success, with exports having surpassed €1 billion in 2024. The Irish Whiskey Association has also published its latest “Irish Whiskey in
How to Buy a Cask of Scotch Whisky from…Levenbank Distillery
The Lowland based Levenbank Distillery, has announced that it will be giving the public the opportunity to buy casks of its single malt Scotch whisky. Now in operation with their copper stills installed and a
Donald Trump and the tariffs threat looming over the drinks world
The global drinks industry is particularly susceptible to international trade policies, and Donald Trump is looking to actively leverage tariffs on behalf of the United States. As an example, his previous administration back in October
Turbulent 2024 for Scotch Whisky Exports delivers £5.4bn
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports stood at £5.4bn in 2024. The equivalent of 1.4bn 70cl bottles of Scotch Whisky were exported last year,
