Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled a rare 54 Year Old single malt whisky, inspired by the surrounding landscape and the distillery’s unique straight neck pot stills. One of the rarest Loch Lomond Whiskies single malts
Brugal reveals rare luxury expression ‘Andrés Brugal’ Sipping Rum
Developed by Maestra Ronera Jassil Villaneuva Quintana, only 460 Bottles of the Limited-Edition ‘Andrés Brugal’ Sipping Rum and Travel-Inspired Case are Available Worldwide. Home to 134 years of Dominican rum mastery, Brugal has unveiled its newest
New Online Platform Distillando launched
Distilando is a new online resource for spirits lovers all over the world. It offers an encyclopedia of distilleries and brands as well as a convenient way to curate your own collection. A purpose-built mobile app
The curious case of Judge Taft, US Whiskey and Japan in 1869
Back in June 2022, I was approached for help by Jason Alexander from the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts in Ohio for information about an alleged case that the Japanese government raised in the US
The White Whiskey Case of 1900
Extract from Aug. 25th, 1900 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL Page 197 THE WHITE WHISKEY CASE The “ white whiskey ” case has created so much interest, and has given rise to so many false impressions
The Opportunity for New World Whiskies in Travel Retail
The annual TFWA World Exhibition & Conference recently took place in Cannes, bringing together the duty free operators and brand owners working in the Global Travel Retail (GTR) channel. As borders have opened up since
New Product: The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release
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,
