The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release has been unveiled to mark The Six Decades of James Bond films. The remarkable collection comprises six limited edition bottles encasing a single malt whisky in unique packs, each featuring an
Alcohol + Tech = Digital e-labels
A Digital e-label is a dedicated webpage compiling structured information on a precise product, for a specific market. The e-label is made available to consumers through a unique QR-code printed on the back label of
Quarter Cask Insights #11
Bite-sized learning on everything and anything relating to wood, casks and the maturation of spirits by Dr. Martin Purvis. Manzanilla…… this one had me for a while until i understood its all about location! It
Brazil’s Thirst for the Growth of its Wines & Spirits
Brazil’s food and beverage industry has grown at a steady pace and alongside the agribusiness sector, it contributes domestically to 21.1% of Brazil’s total GDP. Internationally, Brazil is projected to contribute 40% of the global food supply
Rare Bottle of Scotch Whisky To Be Auctioned in Support of the NFRSA
A one-off bottle of Scotch Whisky will be going under the hammer at Christie’s next month at the launch of The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA), a new charitable organisation set up to
Ardbeg’s First Graphic Novel to Explore ‘Out of this World’ Whisky Tales
The Planet Ardbeg Sci-fi anthology is inspired by the distillery’s smoky single malts. In September 2022, Islay single malt distillery Ardbeg takes its first foray into the world of graphic novels, with the launch of
Littlemill celebrates its 250th anniversary
Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery, Littlemill, has partnered with world-renowned photographer, Stefan Sappert, to launch its most significant release to date: an exceptional 45-year-old liquid, commemorating the distillery’s 250th anniversary.  Founded in 1772 in Bowling,
House of Hazelwood unveils range of rare and aged bottlings
The new whisky business promises collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to access a diverse collection of rare, aged and storytelling whiskies through a highly limited number of launch releases. For almost one hundred years, generations
New Product: Sweet Gwendoline French Gin launches in the USA
Inspired by the work of iconic fetish artist and publisher, John Willie, the Sweet Gwendoline French gin was founded by spirits industry veteran Larry McGearty, who previously led the team that created Sailor Jerry Rum,
Quarter Cask Insights #10
Bite-sized learning on everything and anything relating to wood, casks and the maturation of spirits by Dr. Martin Purvis. I wanted to learn more about sherry….. …so i could understand more about the impact on
New Laggan Bay Distillery to become number 12 for Islay
Mackay Smith and Donald MacKenzie, owners of independent Scotch whisky bottlers The Islay Boys and sister company Islay Ales, have been granted planning permission to build the island of Islay’s 12th whisky distillery at Glenegedale
U.S. Federal Ruling to Designate American Single Malt Category
Members of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC), an organisation designed to define, establish, promote and protect the category of American Single Malts, are celebrating a new ruling based on the notice of rulemaking
Quarter Cask Insights #9
Bite-sized learning on everything and anything relating to wood, casks and the maturation of spirits by Dr. Martin Purvis. How do you prolong the life of high value casks? Sherry casks are high value capital
Quarter Cask Insights #8
Bite-sized learning on everything and anything relating to wood, casks and the maturation of spirits by Dr. Martin Purvis. It’s been a bit of a week on new oak process and props….. Thought I’d finish
Quarter Cask Insights #7
Bite-sized learning on everything and anything relating to wood, casks and the maturation of spirits by Dr. Martin Purvis. In times of shortage of barrels the focus can shift to the rejuvenation of older barrels
