Posts Tagged ‘whisky news’
Tullibardine reveals its latest single malt whisky
Tullibardine has unveiled the newest addition to its award-winning whiskies – the Tullibardine 15-Year-Old. The latest creation is a single malt, distilled after the reopening of the distillery in 2003 and has been carefully matured in first fill bourbon barrels, under the watchful eye of Tullibardine’s master distiller. Tullibardine’s 15-Year-Old boasts a delightful range of…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker releases limited edition Jane Walker
With International Women’s Day taking place on Sunday, 8 March, Diageo is celebrating its craftswomen. Diageo is proud to support its Craftswomen program, celebrating the talented, bold and pioneering women who make some of the world’s most beloved spirits, including Johnnie Walker master blender Emma Walker. Coinciding with the launch of Craftswomen, Diageo will introduce…
Read MoreWilliam Grant & Sons to launch in Germany next year
William Grant & Sons has announced it will launch a wholly owned distribution company in Germany from 2021. This announcement comes as part of the business’ ongoing strategy to get closer to customers and to continue building its world-renowned brands, including Glenfiddich, Tullamore DEW, Grant’s and Hendrick’s the William Grant & Sons way. Markus Kramer…
Read MoreDistell collect 11 trophies at World Whisky Awards 2020
Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston’s distilleries are among Distell’s 11 award wins at this year’s highly acclaimed World Whiskies Awards. The group’s range of Scottish single malts featured heavily across numerous categories. Tobermory Distillery, which produces both Tobermory Whisky and peated expression, Ledaig, uses the colourful cottages and the island’s natural beauty as inspiration throughout the…
Read MoreFamous Grouse mark Leap Year with new video
The Famous Grouse has launched a new digital campaign, Extra 24, to encourage drinkers to make the most of their bonus leap year day by spending it in ‘Grouse Country’ with closest friends and loved ones. Extra 24, will live on the brand’s social channels and launched with a short film showing four different individuals…
Read MoreNew blended whisky is guaranteed to be Waterproof
MacDuff International has launched its new blended malt Scotch whisky, named Waterproof. Waterproof aims to stand out from the crowd, as the bottle is yellow, while the contents are sourced from a handful of top distilleries. The sherry-influenced whisky is batch bottled at higher than normal strength, while its name and look have been inspired…
Read MoreFamous Grouse was top-selling whisky at Christmas
The Famous Grouse has overtaken Jack Daniels to become Britain’s top-selling whisky by value. The whisky enjoyed an outstanding Christmas in the UK off-trade, with sales topping £71m – making it the number one whisky in the UK, according to figures from Nielsen ScanTrack, with Off-Trade Total Coverage. The whisk(e)y category in total was valued…
Read MoreArdbeg Blaaack is released for a double celebration
Ardbeg Distillery is releasing a special whisky to mark the 20th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee and its black sheep members. Held on the final Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt (Fèis Ìle), Ardbeg Day is a global, annual celebration of all things Ardbeg. This year, the Distillery is inviting smoky malt whisky…
Read MoreGlenfiddich Collection’s third release in over 20 years
Glenfiddich is offering whisky connoisseurs a once in a lifetime drinking opportunity with the third release of its Rare Collection: Glenfiddich 1975 Vintage Cask 4706 and Cask 5114. The Rare Collection Series, introduced in the 1990s, is a selection of a small number of outstanding casks reserved and hand selected by Glenfiddich malt master Brian…
Read MoreFirst complete set of Glenfarclas goes to auction
A complete set of 43 bottles from the legendary Glenfarclas Family Casks leads Bonhams Fine Whisky in Edinburgh on Wednesday 4 March. Estimated at £140,000-180,000, this is the first complete set ever offered at auction. Glenfarclas launched The Family Casks in 2007 in an edition of 43 bottles containing whisky distilled every year between 1952-1994…
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