Author name: Warner Williams

Three Japanese whiskies are coming! Popular Japan’s Kanosuke Distillery enters the US drinks market with three of its most desired spirits. The distillery is introducing a single malt, a single grain, and a blended whisky. According to a press release, three expressions from Kanosuke Distillery’s core range of whiskies will arrive in the US this […]

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Investigators from the OLA have dismantled a smuggling scheme involving premium vodka and whisky from across continents. The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) successfully coordinated the bust.  OLAF provided information that led to the seizure of almost 400 thousand bottles worth about €14 million. As part of the scam, counterfeit spirits were transshipped via the Caucasus to […]

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A new partnership has been announced between SipWell Brands and organic distillery Nc’nean. The distributor will place their single malt whiskies and botanical spirits to travel retail channels. The partnership will expand Nc’nean’s presence in key global hubs and destination airports with SipWell Brands’ distribution chain. In 2013, Annabel Thomas founded the Nc’nean distillery on […]

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A recent report on the Whiskey Wash outlines a new collaboration between House of Suntory and Harrods. The partnership will release a limited edition Hibiki Japanese Harmony Harrods 175th Anniversary Edition. Honoring its anniversary, the distillery will roll out only 175 bottles of the new spirit. In 1834, Charles Henry Harrod founded Harrods as a […]

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When the Lochside Distillery was demolished in 2005, a part of its heritage remained in spirits being released. Two new whiskies have joined the rarest and oldest expressions on shelves today. In tribute to the rich history of Lochside, Duncan Taylor has launched a 40-year-old and a 60-year-old spirit. Both whiskies are part of Duncan […]

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During the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024, Loch Lomond won 21 awards in 2018. Following the accolades, it recently packaged its oldest spirit, a 50-year-old single malt whisky. The expression rushes to the market this July. In 1973, this whisky was distilled from unpeated barley and was aged in refill ex-bourbon barrels for over […]

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Single malt whisky distillery Ardbeg Islay announced the release of its second Anthology Collection. Dubbed the Ardbeg Anthology: The Unicorn’s Tale, the limited edition expression is matured in Madeira wine casks and bourbon casks. Ideally aged 14 years, the spirit emits aromas including notes of banana, menthol, and lime. According to a press release, the […]

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Seven editions of Chichibu whisky were released from 2022 to 2025 as part of the 7even Gods of Fortune series. Originally released in 2022, the seventh edition of this series is Fukurokuju, named after a god worshipped in Japan since the Middle Ages. The series has released Ebisu, Hotei, Bishamonten, and Benzaitan single cask whiskies. […]

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This year’s Beerfest Asia, Asia’s largest beer festival, will be held at Kallang Outdoor Arena from July 11-14, 2024. More than 600 brews will be available to festival-goers and the theme will be cyberpunk. The festival will feature an international line-up of drafts, crafts, entertainment, and food in one immersive space. According to a press […]

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In its second annual release, Glenfiddich’s Archive Collection showcases ten of its distillery’s rarest whiskies from over the past half-century. These spirits were released through a deal with Gebr Heinemann. According to the distillery, this series of single casks represents Glenfiddich’s journey throughout the decades as well as its craft and character. The Archive Collection […]

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