Scotch whisky negotiant firm and sector innovator Compass Box has appointed Angela D’Orazio as Creative Director of Whiskymaking. A globally recognized whisky expert, D’Orazio brings nearly three decades of award-winning innovation, sensory leadership, and blending mastery to Compass Box as the company invests in the continued evolution of its whisky-making team. D’Orazio will lead a …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has advanced Jackson Purchase Distillery, located in Western Kentucky, to Heritage Member status, marking the 17th distilling company to reach the highest membership tier within the organization. Founded in 2021, Jackson Purchase is one of the fastest-growing distilleries in Kentucky, offering contract distilling services and selling new-fill barrels of Bourbon to …
Irish whiskey behemoth Jameson has redesigned their original green bottle with brighter colors, a refined logo and ‘elevated tactile elements’. Additionally, Jameson’s home of Midleton, County Cork, is highlighted on the label for the first time with the phrase ‘Crafted for Smoothness at the Midleton Distillery’. The newly re-designed Jameson Original bottle is being made […]
Esteemed Scottish whisky company Gordon & MacPhail is releasing what it bills as the oldest ever single malt whisky in October 2025, in partnership with American architect and designer, Jeanne Gang. On 3rd February 1940 in a quiet corner of the north-east of Scotland, George Urquhart and his father, John, laid down spirit from Glenlivet …
15 Stars, a non-distiller producer that has been garnering attention lately for its quality, sourced and contract-produced offerings, has announced a brand extension in the new First West line. This new line of bourbon kicks off with three expressions: Small Batch, Toasted Oak, and Extra Aged 8-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey. The Small Batch and Toasted Oak releases …
Irish whiskey producer Jameson is bringing back their Distilled Sounds musical joint in Ireland – again with Anderson.Paak – and this time showcasing a lineup of more than 20 artists. Jameson Distilled Sounds debuted last year at Jameson’s home in Cork, Ireland, where global musical artists came together to write, record, and perform new music […]
In a move more reminiscent of the Scotch trade than Kentucky bourbon, international drinks giant Diageo has introduced a 34 Year Old bourbon through its ownership of the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery and sent it straight to auction. Crafted from just four legacy barrels laid down in 1989 and matured for 34 years at the iconic …
Wolves Whiskey, a non-distiller producer in California heretofore best known for its work with American Single Malts, already had a deal in place with Kentucky’s Willett Distillery to acquire stocks of Willett-made rye. Now that deal has yielded the first Wolves Whiskey expression with an age statement: Wolves and Willett Limited-Edition 10 Year Rye Whiskey. …
Buffalo Trace Distillery has introduced a new, higher-proof addition to its Sazerac Rye Whiskey portfolio, Sazerac Rye Whiskey 100 Proof. Developed in response to demand from bartenders and whiskey enthusiasts alike, this innovative expression is designed to offer enhanced flavor, versatility and control in cocktail creation while maintaining the smooth, approachable profile that defines the …
La Martiniquaise-Bardinet-owned Dutch whisky-making distillery Hooghoudt will close their distillery in Groningen and move its production to LMB’s distillery in Ghent in Belgium. Production operations in Groningen – where the distillery has been based for 137 years – will officially end on December 31, 2025. LMB’s subsidiary – La Martiniquaise Benelux – agreed to acquire […]
