James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced the launch of its oldest Knob Creek release to date. Knob Creek 21 Year Old (50% ABV) is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon, crafted from whiskey casks that have matured for over two decades in the brand’s Kentucky rackhouses, weathering changing temperatures and seasons. Each cask was hand-selected […]
The Ballina Distillery, located on the banks of the River Moy in County Mayo on Ireland’s north-west coast, has announced the launch of its first two Irish single malt whiskeys. Built on the site of the old Duffy’s Bakery in the small town of Ballina, the distillery originally opened in 2015 and was the first […]
Jim Beam has raised the bar with its Knob Creek brand, placing the upper rung firmly into the territory of the ultra-aged bourbons with Knob Creek 21 Year Old. “When we first laid this batch to rest, we weren’t chasing any specific age statement – we were focused on crafting a great bourbon, just like …
Ardnahoe Distillery, the newest distillery on Islay, is launching its third core release, a Cask Strength Edition. A 5 year old single malt, the current version of Ardnahoe Cask Strength Edition is bottled at 60.9% ABV. The whisky is drawn entirely from spirit matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. It goes on sale on Thursday 30th October. …
The Glasgow Distillery has announced the launch of a new core range expression as part of its award-winning Glasgow 1770 range. Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Bourbon Cask Matured (54% ABV) is a peated (50PPM) cask-strength, single malt Scotch whisky, matured exclusively in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels for a minimum of eight years. Following […]
New research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has found that the price of alcohol made a significant contribution to inflation during 2025, adding to concerns that consumers will face higher prices for goods in the lead-up to the festive season. Research conducted by the trade body, which represents the UK’s largest food and drink […]
By Richard Thomas Whiskey observers were shocked at the end of last week as word broke that Kirin Holdings Company intended to sell Four Roses for $1 billion. The news arrived in the midst of sliding sales afflicting most of the world’s whiskey industries. According to reports, Kirin was exploring the sale with advice and …
The Glenlivet has announced the launch of a new Global Travel Retail exclusive collection, celebrating the mastery and vision of its Cask Master, Kevin Balmforth. The Glenlivet Cask Master’s Collection comprises three single malt Scotch whiskies — 14, 16 and 19 Years Old — each showcasing the Speyside distillery’s iconic smooth style. Drawing on over […]
By Richard Thomas Kentucky’s Castle & Key Distillery, located in the revived property of the historic Old Taylor Kentucky in Woodford County, Kentucky, has appointed an industry veteran in Sherrie Moore as their new plant manager. The new appointment comes in the midst of substantial lay-offs at the distillery. Moore began her career in 1975 …
Hardin’s Creek, the experimental whiskey brand from Jim Beam, has announced the release of its Warehouse Series. The new series is a trio, consisting consisting of Warehouse R (“Mushroom”), Warehouse W (“Beaver”) and Warehouse G (“Owl”) releases. The Warehouse Series is the next chapter in Hardin’s Creek’s evolution, which first launched in 2022 with Jacobs Well …
