Patrón enters cristalino category
Patrón has entered the cristalino tequila market for the first time which the brand has declared additive free.
Himkok announces aquavit collaboration with Linie
Oslo-based bar and distillery, Himkok, has partnered with Norwegian aquavit Linie to launch its limited edition Himkok Linie.
The Macallan launches exclusive GTR collection
The Macallan has introduced The Macallan Colour Collection, a new range of age statement whiskies, exclusively available in global travel retail.
Fettercairn introduces experimental release
Fettercairn Distillery has announced the fifth and final instalment of its ‘Warehouse Collection’, Warehouse 14, an experimental limited edition release, from master whisky maker Gregg Glass.
Loch Lomond Group launches new whisky brand
Loch Lomond Group has launched Noble Rebel, a new blended malt Scotch whisky brand, available in three distinct expressions, Orchard Outburst, Smoke Symphony and Hazelnut Harmony.
On Sunday, BrewDog Distilling Co’s first ever cask sale closed after four days, hosted by Whisky Hammer, which comes as the best performing whisky cask auction to date for a new distillery start-up.
St-Rémy launches brandy finished in port casks
St-Rémy Brandy has announced the launch of Finished in Port Casks, a limited-edition, individually numbered bottling of brandy matured in ex-Tawny Port casks.
House of Suntory releases limited edition Hibiki Blossom Harmony
The House of Suntory has announced the release of Hibiki Blossom Harmony, a limited edition blend featuring whiskies finished in Sakura casks.
Rampur Distillery launches range of Indian single malt whiskies
Rampur Distillery has announced the launch of Jugalbandi, a series of eight Indian single malt cask strength whiskies, with the first two set to be unveiled at Whisky Live in Paris.
Highland Park adds new whisky to its Cask Strength series
Single malt distillery Highland Park, based in Orkney, Scotland, has added a new whisky to its Cask Strength series, designed to challenge whisky drinking norms.
The Balvenie: One Scotch brand's love affair with rum
On 1 July The Balvenie launched the latest in its Stories range, a 27-year-old single malt finished in Caroni rum casks, Drinks International caught up with brand ambassador Alwynne Gwilt to talk about the distillery's unique relationship with rum.
Danish whisky brand Stauning has announced the launch of a limited-edition rye whisky matured in Marsala, Gewürztraminer and Romandalo wine casks.
Mijenta Reposado launches in the UK
Super-premium tequila brand Mijenta, has launched Mijenta Reposado Tequila, the second UK launch from the brand following the release of Mijenta Blanco Tequilla in June 2021.
Cumbrian-based whisky producer, The Lakes Distillery, have announced the launch of their latest single malt from the acclaimed Whiskymaker’s Reserve series.
The Balvenie announces release of French Oak 16 Year Old
Speyside whisky brand The Balvenie has announced the launch of French Oak 16 Year Old, marking the first use of French oak in the distillery’s 129-year history.
Aber Falls releases its 2021 single malt
Aber Falls has released its 2021 single malt bottling, the Welsh distillery’s second single malt following its inaugural release in May.
Havana Club launches Tributo 2021
Havana Club has unveiled the sixth instalment in its prestigious Tributo series of limited-edition rums.
The Macallan Concept No.3 launches
Scotch whisky producer The Macallan has teamed up with esteemed graphic designer David Carson to launch a travel retail exclusive called Concept No. 3.
X by Glenmorangie targets mixed drinks sector
Glenmorangie has released a new single malt scotch whisky called X by Glenmorangie which has been specifically designed for mixing.
Glenfiddich Grand Couronne joins The Grand Series
Glenfiddich has bolstered its Grand Series range with the launch of a 26 Year Old Speyside malt called Grande Couronne.
Bowmore targets travel retail with 31 Year Old single malt
Bowmore has launched a limited-edition 31 Year Old single malt into the travel retail channel as part of its Timeless Series collection.
Don Papa Rye Aged Rum launches in 28 markets
Don Papa has celebrated the close ties between the Philippines and the United States by launching a rum aged for four years in American rye casks.
The Balvenie unveils Tun 1509 Batch 7
The Balvenie has released the seventh limited-edition bottling of its renowned and highly collectible Tun 1509 series.
Edrington unveils age-statement-free Macallan Gold
Macallan Gold has launched exclusively to the UK, with about 50 European markets and Canada to receive the new pale single malt scotch whisky next spring.
Scotch infrastructure
Asian demand for whisky has boosted investment in Scotland, says Lucy Britner
Scotland: Diageo opens £10m cooperage
Diageo has opened a £10 million cooperage in Scotland.
Glenmorangie launches £2500 whisky
The Glenmorangie Company has released a £2,500 whisky matured in Chateau d’Yquem sauternes casks.
Ardbeg to launch Alligator expression
Ardbeg has announced the September launch of its new limited release, Ardbeg Alligator, to Europe, Asia and the US.
Fledgling brands join Grouse flock
The Snow Grouse and The Naked Grouse have launched to the UK, as part of The Famous Grouse’s range of blended scotch whiskies.
28 YO Glenmorangie set for July launch
The Glenmorangie Company has announced the release of Pride 1981, a 28-year old single malt whisky that has been finished in Sauternes casks for ten years.
Laphroaig to roll out Triple Wood
Scotch distiller Laphroaig has announced the global roll out of its Triple Wood expression.
Last chance to make The Glenrothes
The worldwide competition to appoint four Glenrothes whisky makers closes at the end of January. According to organisers, response to the competition has been very strong but there is still a chance to enter online. The successful candidates will be recruited to work as The Glenrothes whisky makers at the Speyside distillery, Scotland.
Glenglassaugh releases ‘Manager’s Legacy’ range
Whisky brand Glenglassaugh has announced the release of a limited edition range of single malt scotches named ‘Manager’s Legacy’.
Scotland: Highland Park launches 1970 Vintage
Highland Park has launched the third bottling from the distillery’s Orcadian Vintage Series - a 1970 Vintage.
First Drinks launches 40 year old Balvenie
David Stewart, The Balvenie malt master, has crafted a 40 year old single malt scotch whisky, aged in sherry casks and refill hogsheads. A batch of 150, hand numbered bottles of The Balvenie Forty will be available at selected travel retail outlets in the world’s leading airports, from July 2010.
Scotland: Tomatin releases three whiskies
The Tomatin distillery, Inverness-shire, has released three new whiskies - two single cask and one limited edition bottling.
Highland Park launches four new whiskies
Highland Park has released four new whiskies exclusive to global travel retail.