Philadelphia was in the house, represented by Alexis Ortega as Ortega claimed the title of 2026 US Bartender of the Year of 2026 Diageo World Class. Ortega, the head bartender at Static Bar in Philadelphia, now advances to the global final in Scotland. Ortega took on and defeated 15 other bartending finalists in the USA […]
Highland-based Cù Bòcan [from Tomatin Distillery] has created Creation #8 in their Creation series of experimental single malt whiskies – the first known peated Scotch to be matured in ice wine [a dessert wine] casks. Cù Bòcan Creation #8 is a limited edition single malt whisky matured in both Canadian ice wine casks as well […]
The Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition is a genuine, well-executed tribute to the iconic Cheesy Gold Foil bottlings of the 80s and 90s. From packaging to profile, it’s another stellar release from Wild Turkey and Bruce Russell.
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Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery is preparing for the upcoming 2026 Féis Ìle Festival with the release of a pair of single malt whiskies – Port Charlotte PC5 Redux and Octomore OBA Redux – which will be showcased during Rock’ndaal – Bruichladdich’s annual festival day taking place this year on Sunday, May 24, 2026. For the 2026 […]
Kentucky-based Green River Distilling has released Green River Honey Finished Bourbon – which, as its name hints, is a Kentucky straight bourbon finished in barrels with 100% locally sourced honey. Green River Honey Finished Bourbon is a four-year-old straight bourbon which has then had the locally sourced honey added directly into barrels to finish the […]
Dublin-based Cobblestone has created Irished Up – the ‘world’s first’ cold brew Irish Coffee in a can – to help navigate the 2025 holiday season. Cobblestone’s ready-to-drink [RTD] Irished Up consists of Colombian coffee and small-batch Irish single malt whiskey [Cobblestone recently purchased a pair of Irish whiskey distilleries] and boasts 12.5% alcohol by volume […]
Hennessy is preparing for the next animal on the Chinese New Year calendar – upcoming arrival of the Year of the Horse in 2026 – with the release of a collection of limited edition Cognacs showcasing equine designs, including Hennessy VSOP, James Hennessy, Hennessy XO and Hennessy Paradis. All Hennessy Chinese New Year 2026 limited […]
Highland-based The Macallan is spending another night on earth with the release of the fourth annual A Night on Earth whisky, which celebrates the planet’s first sunrise of the new year – in New Zealand on January 1, 2026. The Macallan A Night on Earth: The First Light emanates from a combination of sherry-seasoned American […]
Jameson Irish Whisky has tweaked their lineup with a re-brand of Jameson Single Pot Still to Jameson Distiller’s Batch while Jameson Crested enjoys a label re-design. However, the actual whisky contained in both Jameson Distiller’s Batch and Jameson Crested will remain the same. In the case of Jameson Distiller’s Batch, that means, the whisky continues […]
London-based spirits behemoth Diageo – owners of Crown Royal – have announced plans to shutter its plant in Ontario, Canada, and move operations to the USA. Crown Royal was initially introduced 86 years ago to celebrate a visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and was only available in Canada until the 1960s, when […]
