Author name: Warner Williams

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has achieved landmark scotch whisky protection in Hong Kong. The license grants the organization trademark protection for the  ‘scotch whisky’ category of whiskies. As a result, the term ‘Scotch whisky‘ may only be used for whisky produced in Scotland. In addition, any whisky bearing the label must be blended with […]

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The global whisky distillery and distributor, Beam Suntory, will be distributing its Ardray whisky brand worldwide. The company’s decision to send Adray to the global market follows success in the four largest whisky zones. Earlier, Ardray whisky was only available in four cities: London, Los Angeles, New York, and Shanghai. However, quoting robust sales and […]

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Taiwanese whisky distillery Kavalan Whisky has reached an agreement with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to distribute its brands in Ontario. Kavalan struck an impressive deal that allowed it to sell three of its whisky brands in the Canadian province. Canadians will be able to expand their Kavalan Whisky collections at more affordable […]

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Whisky in a can! Some of the world’s largest whisky distilleries and bottlers are turning to cans. Just as six-pack beer snacked on the shelves, whiskies are now available. Whisky distilleries all over the globe are swiping up new ways to deliver whisky. This time they are upping the competition to beer and sodas. In […]

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Following a successful debut in 2022, The Whisky Indie Love Fest will open its second show.  The Festival of independent spirits will roll out a new show on September 2, 2023. Last September, The Whisky Indie Love Fest held its first show in Newcastle and was hailed a towering success.  This followed after the media […]

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The latest whisky partnership will have Pernod Ricard distributing Mary Dowling Whisky. The agreement rolled out the first batch of a new bourbon product range. Mary Dowling is one of the few females who have dominated the normally male-orchestrated industry. Commonly known as the ‘queen of bourbon’ the distillery produces two popular whisky brands that will […]

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The Sassenach  whisky brand has followed up on its double gold win in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition with a first-place win at the Master of Malt Whisky Championship. The whisky which is produced by Heughan’s Great Glen Company, won more than 76% of the votes cast by some 35,000 members.  Last year the […]

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As artificial intelligence technology, AI, invades more industries, the whisky and spirits creation has been leading the way. Distilleries and bottlers employ the latest technology to better produce flavors and link personal tastes to consumer profiles. Way back in 2019, long before the web burst aflame with AI chatter,  the first AI-generated whisky was already […]

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2023 has been the year of unprecedented novelties in the global whisky competitions with new, upcoming spirits dethroning established distilleries. In this instant, Spirit of Yorkshire’s Whisky won seven of the 19 gold medals at the  2023 World Whisky Masters Competition. According to the World Whisky Magazine, Spirit of Yorkshire’s Whisky Distillery entered seven brands […]

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Until this year, 2023, Amber Lane whisky distillery was an unknown creator of fine spirit. Suddenly in less than a year, it has become a top whisky producer outperforming world single malt giants. Amber Lane Whisky Storms the Competition As whisky enthusiasts, owners, master distillers, and the press gathered to celebrate the best whiskies from […]

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