The project is led by John Torrance, who holds 25 years of distilling experience with firms such as Diageo, Douglas Laing and Living Souls, as Zak Shenfield, formerly of Strathearn Distillery and Brewdog, has been appointed as operations director and head distiller. “At Drummygar our watchwords are patience, quality and tradition; the last thing we want to do is rush things and compromise the…

It’s the third time in consecutive years that the Japanese whisky producer has collected the top award following the success of The Yamazaki 12 in 2024 and of The Yamazaki 25 in 2023. The Yamazaki 18 has won at least a gold every time it has entered the competition, making it one of the most successful spirits in the history of the ISC. A series…

The partnership will provide Lalo with strategic sales support and access to an expanded distribution network. ‘I’ve known the Lalo founders for a long time. They care about the juice. They keep it simple. They do things the right way, not the flashy way. That felt like home to us,” said Tito Beveridge, founder of Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The transaction is subject…

The family behind Chase Gin has returned to its Herefordshire distillery only a few years after selling the operation to Diageo. This time, however, they’re leaving gin in the past and embracing a new spirit altogether: English single malt whisky. Named after the family farm in the agricultural heartland of Herefordshire, the launch of Rosemaund Farm Whisky marks Chase’s return to the world…

The distillery, which was completed in June 2025, is also the home of the Clydebuilt whisky brand. In August 2025, an agreement was reached between Ardgowan Distillery Company and Kammer-Kirsch GmbH, a German spirits importer. The deal gives Kammer-Kirsch exclusive distribution rights for the Ardgowan product portfolio in Germany. Additional routes to market have been secured through distribution partners Roy +…

Adriatico’s range includes Roasted, Bianco, and the newly released Zero, and will join the Maison Ferrand UK portfolio, which was fully established last year following the acquisition of Identity Drinks.  “The brand’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship aligns perfectly with our values, and we can’t wait for bartenders to discover its depth, character, and versatility behind the bar,” said Darryl Cripps, head of…

The rum, distilled from locally grown sugarcane using Omnicane’s circular economy approach, has launched initially with three expressions named after Mauritian landmarks: Britannia cane juice white rum, Mon Trésor oak-aged gold rum, and Ilot Brocus spiced spirit drink. Speaking at the brand’s launch event in Mauritius on Friday, Jacques M d’Unienville, chief executive of Omnicane, said: “This rum, crafted from the finest Mauritian cane,…