Name: Chris PatemanCompany: Lancaster Spirits Co.Job: Commercial ManagerWebsite: lancasterspirits.co.uk How long have you been working in the whisky industry?My Career & Passion for whisky began in 2012, when I accepted a role as store manager at a brand-new whisky shop in Nottingham. I will be honest; I had limited to no knowledge of whisky when […]
Decant Group, has today announced the official launch of Rey Del Istmo, a new premium, single estate Panamanian rum, that has been harvested, distilled, and aged at Varela Hermanos – the oldest rum distillery in Panama, which was founded in 1908 by Don José Varela Blanco. The inaugural Rey Del Istmo 10 Year Old release […]
Chivas Brothers, has today announced the launch of a new limited-edition bottling from its Chivas Regal range, in collaboration with Grillz artist, Dolly Cohen. Chivas XV x Dolly Cohen (40% ABV) is a 15 Year Old blended Scotch whisky, which comes housed in a special edition caged bottle. Chivas Regal continues to champion the next […]
A little sooner than planned, as we had intended to tie our relaunch with our 15th anniversary in April. However we are absolutely thrilled to unveil and launch the new look of The Whisky Wire. As part of this long-overdue relaunch, we will be introducing a wide array of new content and features in the […]
The Scotch Whisky Association, has today 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, equating to 44 per second. The figures show a decrease of 3.7% on 2023 exports by value. The Scotch Whisky […]
The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, has today announced the launch of a new limited-edition whisky. Filey Bay Orange Wine Barrique (46.2% ABV) is a 7 Year Old single malt, which was initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks for three years and three months, before being re-racked into orange wine casks for a further three years and […]
Havana Club, has today announced the launch of the eighth release from its limited-edition Tributo series. Havana Club Iconica Tributo 2025 (43% ABV) was produced using a blend of extra-aged rums that were hand selected by Asbel Morales, Havana Club Maestro del Ron Cubano (Cuban Rum Master), which were finished in Redbreast single pot still […]
The Islay based Ardbeg distillery, has today announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee – which was formed by a group of enthusiasts, after the distillery was saved from the brink of extinction. Ardbeg Eureka! (52.2% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, which […]
The St. Louis based drinks producer Luxco, has announced that it has brought forward the transatlantic shipping schedules of its American whiskey brands, amidst uncertainty about trade tariffs between the UK, EU and the US. The company is accelerating the movement of its popular Kentucky Bourbons including Yellowstone Select, Rebel 100 and Ezra Brooks 99, […]
The Loch Lomond group, has today announced that planning permission has been secured and building work has started on a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor centre in Luss, Dumbartonshire. The 5,362 sq.m site on the banks of Loch Lomond in the village of Luss has been granted permission by Argyll and Bute Council and Luss […]
