Author name: Warner Williams

Mossburn Distillers has rolled out the first expression in its new limited whisky edition bringing life to the special collection. Dubbed Cask Collaboration, the Marussia Beverages-owned finally materialized a plan that was 12 years in the making. According to a report by Spirit Business, the first whisky is a 12-year-old Speyside mixed malt aged in […]

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One of the oldest distilleries in the Scottish Lowlands has launched a special collection of peated whiskies. The Bladnoch has released five unique expressions to its whisky library. Bladnoch Alinta, Alinta Reserve, 2009 Sherry Hogshead, 2009 Rum Cask, and 2009 Bourbon Barrel are the five distinct varieties. The Five New Spirits By Bladnoch Whisky Distillery […]

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The second Virgin Oak barrel expression from the Wire Works whisky brand to be aged in such a barrel has been released by White Peak Distillery. The whisky is prepared with live brewer’s yeast, mildly peated malted barley, and a six-day fermentation period to give deep fruit overtones. It is bottled at 50.5% ABV. Lightly […]

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A new distillery has been launched by international businessman Darius Plazewski. This Speyside-based distillery is one of the six distilleries that make up the UK’s Bimber Distillery. The new factory has a production capacity of 200,000 liters per annum and a revenue forecast of around 100,000 liters in its first year. Darius Plazewski, founder of […]

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Whisky distillery brand Macallan will auction one of its most expensive and oldest whiskies this November 18.  The 97-year whisky is the second of 40 bottles to be auctioned. Sotheby’s has announced that a bottle of single malt whisky from The Macallan distillery will be auctioned next month with an estimated price of £1.2m. According […]

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Action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme is launching a new Irish whiskey venture.  The actor is now a partner in the Irish distillery which launched on Wednesday, October 18. 2023. As part of his latest venture, martial arts screen legend Jean-Claude Van Damme landed in Belfast as the co-owner of a new Irish whiskey brand. The […]

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Luxury Scotch distillery Glenfiddich has launched a limited edition whisky to the UK market. The exclusive expression forms part of the brand’s Archive Collection. Glenfiddich Whisky Archive Collection As part of the Archive Collection, Glenfiddich has released whiskies dating back to 1973, 1984, and 1987. The 1973 whisky has been taken from a refilled American […]

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2023 has been a year full of record-breaking whisky feats. From the largest bottle of Scotch whisky to most participants in an online whisky-tasting event. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating its new Guinness World Record. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Edinburgh,  has become the latest world record holder after amassing more than […]

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In autumn, some of the country’s most respected spirits producers release limited-edition blends. The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is one such release. It’s no secret that Buffalo Trace has been around for a long time, founded in 1869. The Antique Collection is important in making Buffalo Trace Distillery a renowned whiskey maker. This brand of […]

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A new Mexican corn whisky has entered the US drinks market. Known as Gran Maizal, the corn-based spirit is drawn from the ancestral heritage of Mexico. The new Mexican whiskey, founded by Cesar Ayala and Gonzalo de la Pezuela, is crafted from ingredients from ancient Mexico. It will support small-scale farmers while promoting maize biodiversity. […]

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