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New product fighting back against the Angels’ Share
A new product aimed at minimising the Angels’ Share of whisky has been developed. The Scotch Bonnet has been designed and manufactured to minimize the Angels’ Share, the loss that evaporates from spirit casks. After 42 months of testing within a distillery in Scotland, its creators are more than satisfied with the overall results, saying…
Read MoreNew Laphroaig 10 year old is set to launch
Laphroaig is launching a 10 Year Old Sherry Oak in April – a new take on its much-loved and iconic single malt, to join its core range. Finished in Oloroso sherry casks for 12 to 18months, this new expression combines the unforgettable flavour of Beam Suntory’s Laphroaig 10 Year Old with the sweet and aromatic…
Read MoreNew stillhouse at Ardbeg is awash with whisky tradition
Ardbeg Distillery have unveiled their new purpose-built stillhouse. The new stillhouse will increase the distillery’s capacity significantly. Retaining the character of Ardbeg was at the heart of this project, so the new stills were designed to the exact specification as the old ones – right down to the millimetre. Every nut, bolt and rivet had…
Read MoreBladnoch Distillery in global whisky launch
The Bladnoch Distillery has unleashed its biggest global release since it was revived in 2015. The 204-year-old Lowland distillery, has announced the global release of the Bladnoch Vinaya Single Malt Scotch Whisky. ‘Vinaya’, a Sanskrit word meaning respect and gratitude, pays homage to the original founders of the distillery who paved the way, as Bladnoch…
Read MoreTime’s running out to bid in Mortlach whisky auction
An exclusive online auction of Mortlach whisky is coming to a close today. Whisky Auctioneer is hosting the event, the world’s first exclusive Mortlach auction – Mortlach: Through the Ages, which began on Thursday, which will end on Monday evening. A total of 70 bottles of the distillery’s treasured expressions are available – presenting what…
Read MoreGlenturret teams up with Jaguar for E-Type release
A new whisky is being released to celebrate 60 years since the first Jaguar E-Type made an extraordinary 11 hour overnight journey from Coventry to the Geneva Motor Show. Legendary test driver Norman Dewis arrived just in time, and a motoring icon was born. In celebration of this automotive icon delivering 265bhp (brake horsepower), Glenturret…
Read MoreScotch whisky brand launches exclusive in India
William Lawson’s has announced the launch of its 13-year-old Scotch whisky variant. Produced by Bacardi, is was launched exclusively in Telangana, India. Telangana is one of the biggest Scotch whisky markets in India and one of the key markets for William Lawson’s. The launch of William Lawson’s marks the brand’s entry in the premium Scotch…
Read MoreBenriach releases 19 new editions for its cask collection
Benriach Distillery has unveiled its latest single cask bottlings – Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2021. Each of its 19 premium expressions have been crafted to celebrate the individuality of the distillery’s cask types, and the resulting single malt that each helps to mature. Each expression in the new collection has been individually nurtured and selected…
Read MoreArdbeg pays tribute to retiring distillery manager
The retirement of a popular distillery manager is being marked with the release of a limited edition whisky. To commemorate the retirement of Mickey Heads, Ardbeg has announced the launch of Arrrrrrrdbeg!, a bottlinng which celebrates his time at the helm. Captain of the Ardbeg ship since 2007, Mickey retired in late 2020, after 13…
Read MoreScotch whisky industry losses hit half a billion pounds
The losses suffered by the Scotch whisky industry as a result of tariffs on exports to the United States have reached half a billion pounds – a situation the industry warns is unsustainable. A 25% tariff was imposed on Single Malt Scotch Whisky in October 2019 and since then exports of Scotch Whisky to the…
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