Kavalan Whisky Brand Gets Boost from Whisky Partnership
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by Warner Williams
10h ago
A partnership between Lotte Duty Free and King Car Group will support the expansion of the single malt brand into the international market. King Car is the maker of Taiwan’s popular Kavalan whisky. The South Korean giant will work the distillery to enter special markets. The signing of the MOU took place on March 27, 2024, with Key Officials from Lotte Duty Free’s Merchandising Group and King Car Group’s International Business Division in attendance. High delegations from both companies included Lotte Duty Free Head of Merchandising Group Seung Kook Lee and King Car Group Head of Internationa ..read more
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Orkney Distillery Initiates Operation in Honor of International Whisky Day
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by Warner Williams
20h ago
Today (March 27, 2024), the Orkney Distillery performed its first whisky distillation in celebration of International Whisky Day. Since its establishment in 2016, Orkney Distillery has aimed to diversify its spirits profile by introducing whiskies and rums to its portfolio. However, the distillery has manufactured exclusively Kirkjuvagr gin up until now. After delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the distillery received its licenses to distill rum and whisky in 2023. This has led to infrastructural expansion including a new pilot brewhouse, with plans to install three copper stills in su ..read more
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Why the English Distillery Triumphed Over Scotch Brands
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by Warner Williams
3d ago
At the World Whiskies Awards, a single malt distilled in Norfolk beat Scottish rivals to win the title of best single malt in the world. The Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt is made by The English Distillery. Why did it triumph over other Scotch brands? The spirit contains 46 percent alcohol by volume and is an unpeated single malt matured in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. It is made from barley grown on a family farm. According to judges, the Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt presents flavors of banana, pear, apricot, and marshmallow, while providing subtle notes of honeysuckle, smoke, and cinnamo ..read more
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Yellowstone Reveals Rum Cask Finish Bourbon
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by Alex Bean
3d ago
Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery has released a Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish Bourbon as part of their Special Finishes Collection. Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish was matured for four years, finished in Cuban rum casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to offer notes of cloves, crème brûlée, honey and tobacco. Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish is being made available in Europe, the UK and the USA for $50 per 750ml bottle. The post Yellowstone Reveals Rum Cask Finish Bourbon first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more
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The Dalmore Carves Out New Luminary Series Whisky
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by Warner Williams
3d ago
The Dalmore has revealed the second chapter of its Luminary Series, a partnership with the V&A Dundee museum. The collaboration aims to bring together luminaries from the whisky and architecture worlds. Notably, two whiskies were created for the partnership, ‘The Rare’ and ‘The Collectible’, both presented in glass amber sculptures designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The Rare is a 49-year-old Highland single malt. Only three decanters of the expression were made, along with two sculptures. In addition, one decanter and sculpture set will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in May, with proceeds goin ..read more
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The Birth of Whisky Legend in India
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by Warner Williams
4d ago
From distributors to world famous distillery, is not an unimaginable outcome in the whisky industry. We have seen Auction uniting to release unique collections, Rock stars, basketball icons, and politicians – all ending on the production side of the scale. One similar story lines India’s whisky industry. In 1953, Kedar Nath and Sons was founded in Doraha, Punjab, as a liquor distributor by Kedar Nath Sharma. Kedar Nath and Sons quickly grew and gained all the major liquor contracts in the Punjab region. In addition, K.N. Sharma launched Picadili Restaurant and Bar in Chandigarh, which was the ..read more
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India’s Place in the World Whisky Market
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by Warner Williams
5d ago
The world revolves around whisky whether it is the economic prowess or the excitement of discovering its notes on the nose or palette. In most parts of the world, whisky also means Scotch, a belief popular even in our modern world. Few, if among the adventurous, connect India with the industry. However, India plays a vital role in both the consumption and production of whisky. According to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), India became the largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles. The data also revealed that Scotch whisky imports are only 2% of the ..read more
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Chivas Brothers Invests in Long Term River Conservation
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by Warner Williams
6d ago
Pernod Ricard’s Scotch whisky business, Chivas Brothers, announced a new, long-term investment program starting this year. The project looks to preserve, protect, and improve the health of rivers and waterways in North-East Scotland. According to research data, three-quarters of Scotland’s rivers are in poor ecological health. By the end of the century, they will be prone to three times as many droughts and 40% more flooding. This threatens the biodiversity of life within them. In reaction to this, Chivas Brothers believes that waterways are a vital source of life for wildlife. The company ha ..read more
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Whisky Magazine Awards 2024 Highlights
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by Warner Williams
1w ago
The Whisky Magazine Awards 2024 were held at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London on Wednesday 20 March. As usual,  showcasing the best people, places, and products in the whisky industry. Some of the industry’s legends attended the function to express their support. The annual award highlights the best in its categories in honor of their efforts. For 24 years, Whisky Magazine has presented the results of its World Whiskies Awards (dubbed Best of the Best in 2001). The 2024 results were based on blind judging by more than 200 judges who assessed over 1,500 different whiskies from over 40 nati ..read more
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Lochlea Unleashes Ploughing Edition
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by Alex Bean
1w ago
Lochlea has released Ploughing Edition Second Crop – a peated single malt that was aged in former Islay casks. Lochlea Ploughing Edition Second Crop was bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, summer hay and, of course, the smoky traces of peat embers. Lochlea Ploughing Edition Second Crop is being made available for $66 per bottle. The post Lochlea Unleashes Ploughing Edition first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more
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