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Find the latest news, new releases, and stories from the world’s most iconic whisky and whiskey brands. From Johnnie Walker and Jack Daniel’s to Macallan and Jameson, explore updates from the distilleries shaping the industry.
All NewsWhat happens when Speyside single malt meets French apple brandy casks? Glen Moray’s Forbidden Fruit dares you to find out with its tempting Calvados finish.
What happens when Dalmore’s whisky makers spend a week nosing every cask and select only the finest? Two stunning sherry-finished single malts you need to know about.
Why is Tomatin putting tree rings on its boxes? The Highland distillery’s bold packaging refresh places its award-winning cask management and cooperage craft centre stage.
Why did Cedar Ridge name its new whiskey club after a backpack? The answer reveals Iowa’s top distillery’s playful side—and a quarterly subscription worth unzipping.
What happens when a distillery marks 25 years of revival with 100% Islay-grown barley and retro-inspired design? Bruichladdich Old Skool answers that question.
Rye whiskey volumes surged 1,200% since 2009—so what cocktails showcase its bold flavor best? WhistlePig shares two must-try recipes for International Whiskey Day.
Can a new app rebuild trust in whisky cask ownership? The Borders Distillery Cask 1837 platform gives owners unprecedented real-time access to their spirit’s journey.
Which American bourbon just cracked Sotheby’s top three spirits brands for the first time—and what does it reveal about the booming collectible whiskey market?
Can a whisky bottle help save a critically endangered bird? Godawan 173’s Spikes Asia-winning design fuses Jaipur Blue Pottery with conservation storytelling.
What does it take to become Montana’s most awarded distillery? WildRye Distilling’s unprecedented seven-medal sweep at SIP’s Best of the Northwest tells the story.
What do bourbon and Formula 1 have in common? A 90-year legacy born in Kentucky. Discover the ritual Jim Beam used to protect his secret recipe—with a Cadillac.
What happens when Maker’s Mark honors the unsung heroes guiding bourbon from fermentation to bottle? The 2026 Stewards Release answers deliciously.
What does it take to create a bourbon worthy of America’s 250th birthday? Peg Leg Porker answers with a Bottled-in-Bond, hickory charcoal-finished limited edition.
What happens when Kentucky’s #1 American-owned bourbon meets ripe blackberry flavor? Evan Williams Blackberry is here—bold, smooth, and ready to mix.
What happens when a Nevada farm-to-glass distillery bottles 100% Canadian Winter Rye at full cask strength? Frey Ranch’s newest core expression answers boldly.
Can a smoother, sweeter scotch with zero smoky notes win over non-whisky drinkers? Johnnie Walker Red Soul is Diageo’s bold bet that it can.
How did the “World’s Best Whisky” end up starring on primetime BBC television? Rosebank Distillery takes centre stage in Vernon Kay’s new celebrity quiz show.
What happens when Australia’s most decorated distillery bottles its celebrated French oak style at full cask strength for the first time? Only 343 bottles tell the story.
What happens when Barrell Craft Spirits finishes bourbon in four distinct cask types and designs it for cigar lovers? Their first-ever Cigar Blend has the answer.
Is high-proof whiskey really better than low-proof? Lost Lantern’s Spring 2026 Collection pairs them head-to-head across bourbons, single malts, and ryes to find out.
What happens when bartenders swap cities, cultures, and cocktail secrets? Woodford Reserve’s Global Bar Exchange is redefining hospitality beyond the guest shift.
What happens when 250 fine wines, great food, and a powerful cause come together? Discover how Corks & Forks is bringing hope to those fighting Huntington’s disease.
Sammy Hagar’s Beach Bar Rum is hitting major new markets—but what’s behind the explosive demand driving this celebrity spirit into New York, New Jersey & beyond?
What happens when bourbon lovers unite for a cause? The Kentucky Bourby pairs world-class tastings with the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
What makes two Karuizawa casks worth $5.65M? Inside Christie’s record-breaking sale and why owning full casks is the rarest prize in whisky.
What happens when Texas wildflower honey meets Bourbon in Cognac casks for three years? Garrison Brothers’ 2026 Lady Bird Bourbon answers deliciously.
What does it take to be crowned the UK’s best place to stay just six months after opening? Ardbeg House on Islay has the smoky, stunning answer.
What happens when the world’s most beloved grassroots whisky gathering leaves Europe for the first time? Maltstock Down Under lands in Tasmania, May 2026.
How did Pappy Van Winkle’s great-granddaughters turn iconic bourbon demand into a philanthropic powerhouse? Discover the 2026 Bourbon for Good™ Sweepstakes.
What happens when Oban’s iconic coastal salinity meets the red fruit richness of Portuguese port casks? This limited-edition 15-year-old single malt answers beautifully.
What does back-to-back STEP Ahead Awards say about Bardstown Bourbon Company’s culture? Meet Lauren Boyd, the leader transforming bottling operations.
A 21-year hazmat cigar blend at 157.8 proof and an 11-year high-rye bourbon—what’s inside Copper & Cask’s newest limited Small Batch Series releases?
What happens when a BAFTA-winning actor and an award-winning Irish whiskey unite to champion hidden filmmaking talent? Redbreast Unhidden returns to SXSW 2026.
What happens when a rescuer becomes the one buried beneath an avalanche? Tomintoul Distillery’s latest funding gives mountain rescue volunteers lifesaving tech.
What happens when a childhood steeped in casks and stories becomes a 20-year career? Cara Laing reflects on two decades steering Douglas Laing’s independent legacy.
After drawing 8,000+ fans from 30 states, where is Hoochenanny heading next? The whiskey and music festival announces a bigger venue and 2026 dates.
What happens when Scallywag grows up and spends its final years in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks? Just 2,610 bottles reveal the answer.
Why did Hilton choose this woman-owned Chicago distillery’s gin for its national “Women of Spirit” program? Discover the story behind the “For Good” cocktail.
Which bourbon legend with 40+ years at one distillery just earned the DISCUS Lifetime Achievement Award? Discover all five 2026 honorees shaping the spirits world.
Augusta Distillery’s first wheated expression has arrived—but can a softer mash bill still deliver the structure this Kentucky distillery is known for?
What happens when Diplomático crafts its most exclusive rum ever, limits it to just 900 bottles, and triple-cask matures it to perfection? Meet Chancellor.
What happens when Sullivans Cove bottles its first-ever 17-year-old at cask strength from legendary French oak? Only 343 bottles tell the story.
What happens when a Vegas distillery bottles just 96 bottles of 114-proof navy strength gin? Las Vegas Distillery’s first-ever Gin Week is about to find out.
What happens when a 1988 Old Rip Van Winkle bottle meets a $20 raffle ticket? Give 270’s latest Unicorn drawing offers a rare chance to own pre-Buffalo Trace history.
What happens when a bourbon-inspired hotel and a storied Kentucky distillery join forces? The new Peerless Distilling Suite lets you sleep inside whiskey history.
What happens when Seattle’s first craft brewer reunites with the distillery he founded? A whiskey trail across six bars tells that 35-year story.
What happens when medium-peated Glen Scotia meets ruby port casks? The 2026 Campbeltown Malts Festival release delivers bold coastal character at cask strength.
What happens when a Hebridean distillery bets everything on a rare American oak species? Isle of Raasay’s The Chinkapin is a world-first single malt Scotch you need to try.
Where can you find one of the most extensive collections of The Macallan outside Speyside? This summer, the answer will be Harrods in Knightsbridge, London.
What happens when whisky lovers stop buying bottles and start creating them? Tailored Spirits Co. reveals how bespoke bottling is reshaping the luxury Scotch market.
What happens when Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman pushes the bounds of Midleton’s finest pot still and grain whiskeys? The 2026 Vintage answers beautifully.
What happens when a 160-year-old distillery meets a team approaching its 1000th Grand Prix? Jack Daniel’s and McLaren deliver a bold new limited edition bottle.
Why doesn’t one of the UK’s most vibrant cities have its own whisky festival? Three industry insiders are fixing that with Brighton Whisky Weekend in June 2026.
What happens when triple distillation meets double aging in sherry casks with no chill filtration? The Busker’s new Small Batch Single Malt hits UK shelves.
