Friday, February 20, 2015

International recognition to put small Tassie whisky distillery on the lips of local drinkers


International recognition to put small Tassie whisky distillery on the lips of local drinkers
A small Tasmanian distillery can expect a boost in local sales, after it snapped up a gold medal for one of its signature whiskies at the World Spirit ...

Macallan releases 1824 Masters series of fine whiskies in crystal decanters

Macallan releases 1824 Masters series of fine whiskies in crystal decanters
Single malt whisky brand The Macallan has unveiled its new 1824 Masters series of three fine whiskies, bottled in stunning decanters. The range ...

Fill her up! How whisky could fuel your car


Fill her up! How whisky could fuel your car
Today, the by-products of another world class Scottish icon – whisky – are being used to create a next-generation biofuel that could change the way ...

Exchange to host first-ever Bourbon Fest

Exchange to host first-ever Bourbon Fest
Distilled in America since the 18th century, bourbon is a barrel-aged spirit which has since become primarily associated with the South. The state of ...

Waiting for Florida Bourbon

Waiting for Florida Bourbon
If you've spent much time around places where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed, you may have heard the following. Tequila has to come ...

Local distillery captures gold medal for its bourbon

Local distillery captures gold medal for its bourbon
Flat Rock Spirits — which bottles under the Stillwrights brand at its distillery in Bath Twp. near Fairborn — won a gold medal for its Stillwrights Straight ...

The man behind America's boutique bourbon boom


The man behind America's boutique bourbon boom
When Ralph Erenzo wants to shake up a batch of his Hudson Baby Bourbon, he wheels in the sub-woofer and cranks up the dubstep right next to the ...

Exclusive news and research on the wine, spirits and beer business

Exclusive news and research on the wine, spirits and beer business
Ireland's Teeling Whiskey Co. has extended its lineup with the launch of a new single grain offering. Made using a modern column distillation process ...

Can you tell the difference between $25 and $100 Bourbon?

Can you tell the difference between $25 and $100 Bourbon?
As the taste for whiskey grows, it also becomes more expensive. Irish whiskey and single malt scotch sales grew 9.1% and 6.4%, respectively.

C&C Group gets into the spirit with Magners whiskey innovation

C&C Group gets into the spirit with Magners whiskey innovation
C&C Group has entered the burgeoning spirit and cider, or 'spider', category by launching Magners with Irish Whiskey.

Monkey Shoulder sets off in search of the Ultimate Bartender


Monkey Shoulder sets off in search of the Ultimate Bartender
Scotch whisky brand, Monkey Shoulder, is launching a new competition to find the “Ulitmate Bartender” in the UK with a series of regional trials with ...

Sutherland in Scotland is the home of sought-after Brora whisky


Sutherland in Scotland is the home of sought-after Brora whisky
While the concept of “liquid” investments is not new, Scotch is becoming a popular bet, with limited editions changing hands for six-figure sums.

Whisky offers tonic for canny UK investors


Whisky offers tonic for canny UK investors
A RECORD number of rare bottles of Scotch whisky were sold at UK auctions last year though market leader The Macallan suffered a drop in value, ...

Auction sales of Scotch whisky reach record high


Auction sales of Scotch whisky reach record high
Sales of The Macallan on the secondary market have plummeted, despite the amount of investable Scotch whisky sold at auction reaching a record ...

Diageo Launches Mortlach Special Strength Scotch Whisky


Diageo Launches Mortlach Special Strength Scotch Whisky
After decades as a single malt used by blenders in some of the world's finest Scotch whisky blends, Mortlach is being given its own opportunity to ...

Become a whiskey connoisseur with this premium whiskey tasting pack [13% off]


Become a whiskey connoisseur with this premium whiskey tasting pack [13% off]
If you don't really know that much about whiskey, this tasting starter kit will help you not make a fool of yourself — without breaking the bank.

QC Businesses Partner To Increase Whiskey Production In LeClaire

QC Businesses Partner To Increase Whiskey Production In LeClaire
Le Claire, Iowa, February 19, 2015 – As demand for their Cody Road Whiskey grows, Mississippi River Distilling Company is partnering with another ...

Suntory sales soar following Beam takeover

Suntory sales soar following Beam takeover
Suntory notes that its marketing activities around Hibiki, Yamazaki and Hakushu have helped “expand the Japanese whisky category”. Beam Suntory's ...