Author name: Warner Williams

Ardbeg Distillery has released a new limited edition of rare whiskies that reflects aspects of its early history. The unique collection constitutes two distinct expressions and is dubbed the Rollercoaster. Notably, the limited edition only released 143 sets drawn from two rare cask single malt of a historic Ardbeg valued at over £85,000. The first […]

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Japanese whisky distillery Nikka has released its 2023 limited edition Discovery Series. The expressions will focus on grain and blend four distinctive grain whiskies from four distilleries. “The Grain” is the 2023 release of the Discovery Series, which blends grain whiskies from four Nikka distilleries. Miyagikyo Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt, and The closed Nishinomiya […]

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The Central American paradise, Costa Rica, has become the most recent country to add Agitator Whisky to its spirit brands. The deal materialized from a partnership between the international Charter Brands with distributor Premium Spirits to bring the Swedish Whisky brand Agitator to the Latin market. Earlier this year, Premium Spirits added Agitator to its […]

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In his Autumn Statement, Jeremy Hunt announced a duty freeze across all four alcohol categories. Whisky and alcohol taxation may be taking a reset on their implementation process. The Chancellor announced the delay to the planned increase in alcohol duties, which will take place on August  1, 2024, instead of the planned February 1, 2024. […]

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Asian whisky distillery, Suntory Holdings, has augmented the prices for Japanese liquors and beverages. The company has increased the price tag on over 19 spirits ahead of the Christmas season. Despite decades of virtually no inflation, Japan has seen rapid consumer price increases over the past two years, but regular cost-of-living wage increases haven’t become […]

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A recent workers’ ballot from the Chivas Brothers distillery carried gruesome news for the beverage giant. Late last month the workers union sent the decision to a vote which would order strike action or accept a salary package from their employer. Chivas Brothers Workers Opt for Strike Action According to a press note from the […]

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New Zealand-based distillery, Pōkeno Whisky, has launched one of its first international marketing campaign. The company is bound to tap into new whisky enthusiasts in Asian markets for its “new world” whisky.  The campaign is focused on the first single malt matured in barrels made from native New Zealand wood. According to the company’s founder, Matt […]

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Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has released the festive season whisky completing it special limited edition.  The last expressions for the Christmas season consist of the ultimate bottles of Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #4. The whisky, 46% ABV, is the 4th of the distillery’s annual autumn Sherry Cask Reserve series. It blends ex-PX, ex-Moscatel, and […]

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Whisky distillery Macallan has retained its previous title of the world’s most expensive whisky after establishing a new record at Sotheby’s auction this Saturday, November 18, 2023.  The distillery placed a 1926 rare whisky below the hammer winning an amazing $2.7 million. On November 18, 2023, Macallan auctioned one of its oldest whiskies. The expression […]

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has acquired new financing from Ferovinum using whisky casks as its collateral.  The SMWS secured the loan to its whisky-producing arm, Artisanal Spirits Company. The founder Scotch Malt Whisky Society has agreed to a £15 million financing deal through Ferovinum. The partnership will extend the Artisanal Spirits Company’s productive capabilities […]

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