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Distell redesigns Three Ships whisky
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Distell has introduced an updated label design and bottle shape for its South African whisky brand Three Ships. The new look will roll out across the country from mid-October. Distell marketing manager, Liezl Dippenaar, said: “The new packaging …

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Product Launch – Pernod Ricard’s The Glenlivet Nadurra Peated Whisky Cask Finish
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Pernod Ricard’s Scotch whisky unit Chivas Brothers has launched its first peated-style Glenlivet since the 1980s. The Glenlivet Nàdurra Peated Whisky Cask Finish is the third in the Nàdurra range and the first to be […]

The Economic Voice (blog)

Bullionvault gets into whisky
The Economic Voice (blog)
Bullionvault also says that “Over the last ten years average yields on 8-year old blending spirit acquired new have exceeded 7% per annum real”. One point to consider is that as the whisky gets used up, what is left […]

The Spirits Business

The One British blended whisky gets Sherry twist
The Spirits Business
“Through the use of our sherry cask, we have created a significantly different whisky with a darker tone and a wonderful taste, an excellent way to celebrate our second anniversary.” The One is thought to be the […]

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Like whisky? This man has the best job
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Beveridge began his career at whisky maker Johnnie Walker 36 years ago and has risen through the ranks to the coveted position of master blender – leading a team of 12 scientists to experiment with new flavours and combinations to “leave […]

New 14 Year Old Glenfiddich Whisky Adds a Touch of American Spirit
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After waiting patiently for 14 years, Kinsman finishes the whisky in deep charred new American Oak barrels supplied by The Kelvin Cooperage in Louisville, Kentucky. The result in his view is a rich, sweet and vibrant single malt. The bourbon […]

The Whiskey Wash

Compass Box This is not a luxury whisky Makes Statement
The Whiskey Wash
Compass Box This is not a luxury whisky The folks behind the independent Scotch whisky bottler called Compass Box, in celebration of their 15th anniversary of putting out great releases, are bringing to market two […]

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New 14-Year-Old Glenfiddich Whisky Adds Touch of American Spirit
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“It’s from two distilleries that are now closed, hence the term ‘ghosted’. It’s a genuine one-off. When these whiskies are gone, they are gone because the distilleries don’t exist anymore,” said Kinsman. “It’s a little bit of a blast from […]

Firkin first – gin aged in ex-whisky cask
Whisky Magazine
Speaking on the release, Gleann Mor Spirits Company founder Derek Mair said: “Firkin Gin initially came about due to curiosity, by us asking: what would happen if you aged a gin in an ex-whisky cask? In this special edition, we’ve pushed the boundaries […]

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Leading whisky distributor claims new distilleries are “seducing” customers
Deadline News
A LEADING whisky distributor has claimed that new distilleries are “seducing” customers into buying alcohol that has not been aged long enough. Ian Bankier, executive chairman of The Whisky Shop, says that small companies are selling whisky which […]