Scotch company Whyte & Mackay has announced that they are upgrading the Jura line, made on the same island that George Orwell did so much of the work for his landmark novel 1984. Starting in October 2025, Jura 10 Year Old Single Malt will be discontinued and replaced with Jura 12 Year Old Single Malt. Claire Blackadder, …
Vermont-based non-distiller producer (NDP) and micro-distiller WhistlePig is releasing it’s oldest whiskey yet, The BigSheBang. A 30 year old single malt, the whiskey is obviously sourced, as WhistlePig was founded in 2007 and did not release its first product until 2010. The BigSheBang was finished in in Vin Santo barrels, a rare Italian dessert wine known …
Takeshi Niinami, the CEO of Japan-based spirits behemoth Suntory, has resigned after a police investigation revealed his alleged role in illegal supplements, reportedly specifically in conjunction with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Although Niinami had resigned 1 September 1, 2025, the police investigation had begun nearly two weeks earlier and reportedly revolved around Niinami’s […]
Family-owned Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, has completed a multi-million-pound warehouse expansion at Benromach Distillery, as part of its long-term investment into the future of the business and continued commitment to the local community. Gordon & MacPhail, which owns both Benromach Distillery and The Cairn Distillery, as well as maturing and …
Despite the trade war launched by the Trump Administration this year, Loch Lomond has followed through on its renewed focus on US markets with the reintroduction of Loch Lomond 18 Year Old. In partnership with Foley Family Wines & Spirits, Loch Lomond 18-Year-Old has an SRP of $159.99 for a 750ml bottle. Loch Lomond’s Master Blender …
On August 29, Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) shipped the latest installments in two of their limited series: Discovery #13 and Ferrand II. The Discovery Series returns with the line’s first-ever double-barreled expression, while the partnership with Maison Ferrand brings a second award-winning cognac finish from the collaboration. Discovery #13 – A Lucky Twist on Tradition …
Belfast, Ireland-based Kirker Greer Spirits has released Seasons Collection – their new premium blended Irish whiskey collection inspired by the four seasons of the year. The Kirker Four Seasons Collection uses whiskies blended from a quartet of Irish distilleries – Ulster, Connacht, Munster, and Leinster – each representing a particular season of winter, spring, summer […]
Belfast, Ireland-based Kirker Greer Spirits has released Seasons Collection – their new premium blended Irish whiskey collection inspired by the four seasons of the year. The Kirker Four Seasons Collection uses whiskies blended from a quartet of Irish distilleries – Ulster, Connacht, Munster, and Leinster – each representing a particular season of winter, spring, summer […]
Louisville-based artisanal cocktail brand Bluegrass Bitters announced the launch of its 5-Spice Orange Bitters and Smoky Simple Syrup — the first installment of the new boutique brand’s uniquely-curated product line. The company launch is scheduled for Labor Day 2025, this coming Monday. Founded by Shawn Herbig, Louisville native and president and founder of market research and data analytics firm IQS Research, Bluegrass Bitters is Shawn’s long-awaited brainchild. Born from his meticulous research, science-driven precision and passion for well-crafted libations, Bluegrass …
The reinstatement of a working distillery at the historic Coleburn site in Speyside marks a significant leap forward with the appointment of esteemed master distiller, Keith Cruickshank and distillery specialists, Organic Architects. Founded in 1897 and completed in 1899 under the direction of the renowned distillery architect Charles Doig, the distillery was mothballed in 1985. …
