Pushing the boundaries of whisky production to new extremes, a pioneering new project dreamt up by Cask World‘s founder Daniel Monk is well on its way to fruition, with whisky casks currently maturing in Antarctica,
What is Grappa?
Grappa is a spirit made by distilling fermented grape pomace which is distilled either directly using water vapour or by adding water and possibly adding wine lees in defined proportions. This is the definition as
InchDairnie starts production of Scottish Pot Still whisky
Fife based InchDairnie Distillery, has commenced production of Pot Still whisky, which once matured will go on to become part of its experimental PrinLaws Collection. The whisky is said to be inspired by the great
New Product: Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon
Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon is a brand new limited-release expression from Beam Suntory, featuring a marriage of 11- and 12-year-old bourbon, it delivers the distillery’s highly anticipated oldest release, stemming from the question What
What’s the craic with Irish Spirits in 2022?
Drinks Ireland, the body representing the Republic of Ireland’s drinks brands and entrepreneurs, has recently launched its 7th annual spirits industry and market report. “The spirits industry is of significant importance to the economic, social
Value of Scotch Whisky Exports holding steady in 1st Half of 2023
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures demonstrating that exports in the first half of 2023 are continuing to deliver for the UK economy, as consumers drive the global trend for choosing higher
New Product: Sliabh Liag – The Kilcar Release Irish whiskey single malt
Sliabh Liag Distillers, have announced the launch of the first legally distilled whiskey from Donegal, on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, for the first time in over 180 years. Sliabh Liag – The Kilcar Release (46%
An Inside the Cask chat with…Martin Markvardsen
As the Senior Brand Ambassador for Highland Park Single Malt Scotch whisky, our Danish friend Martin travels extensively throughout the year, spreading the word about one of my favourite whiskies, from its brand home in
Whisky Production starts again at Rosebank Distillery after 30 years
Ian Macleod Distillers has announced that production at the Rosebank Distillery has restarted for the first time in over 30 years – following a multi-million-pound restoration. The Lowland based distiller has completed initial distillation runs
Eden Mill’s new extended distillery reaches key milestone
St Andrews-based contemporary whisky and gin distillery, Eden Mill, has reached a key milestone in its extensive multi-million-pound construction of its striking new extended distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the River Eden.
Martingale Cognac to Launch in 2023
Martingale Cognac was founded in 2023 by Guillaume Thomas (founder, CEO, veteran Pernod Ricard executive) and Amaury Thomas (co-founder, Master Blender), fourth-generation custodians of one of the most coveted domaines in the appellation, representing a
£15 Million Third Distillery for Penderyn opens in Swansea
Penderyn Distillery has announced the opening of its third distillery in Swansea, Wales. The whisky distillery, located at the historic Hafod Morfa Copperworks, officially opens its doors on July 14, 2023. The completion of this
New Product: Rosebank Vintage 1990 32 Years Old
Ian MacLeod Distillers’ Rosebank is launching its new bottling exclusively in partnership with World Duty Free in Europe, and the product will be available whilst stocks last at Edinburgh Airport and Heathrow Airport from 1st
New Product: ARDRAY Blended Scotch whisky
Beam Suntory celebrates Scotland’s whisky heritage by capturing it through a Japanese lens for their new Scotch whisky brand. Chief Blender for Scotch, Calum Fraser, in partnership with Suntory’s blending team, tested nearly 200 different
An Inside the Cask chat with…Dr. Graeme Macaloney from Macaloney’s Island Distillery
As a Whiskymaker and an ex-patriot Scot of Irish heritage, Dr. Graeme Macaloney, Ph.D., has been living in the westernmost shore of Canada making his own beer and whisky. His dream was turned into reality
