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Below is a full list of whisky news on Planet Whiskies. But if you would like to browse through the latest news month, by month please click on the below links and this will take you to the month in question. I have only been collection the latest whisky news for the last few months, but over time these links will increase.
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Planet Whiskies will bring you the latest whisky press releases from around the world - 2008/ 2009
Press Release from Highland Park Single Malt Whisky - 20 January 2009
DISCOVER THE ORKNEY HOME OF AWARD-WINNING
HIGHLAND PARK SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Highland Park is welcoming visitors to the newly refurbished five star visitor centre at its Orkney distillery, the northernmost Scotch whisky distillery in the world. Visitors can discover the whisky making techniques that have made Highland Park arguably the most respected single malt in the world, by taking a guided tour of the distillery and, of course, a tasting. The revamped visitor centre brings to life the distillery, established in 1798, and its integral relationship with Orkney.
Visitors can enjoy a dram at the bespoke tasting bar featuring Orkney dry-stone walling and traditional oak reclaimed from an original Highland Park washback, previously used for the fermentation stage of making the single malt.
A new cask education area highlights the vital role of the exceptional sherry oak casks used to develop the distinctive richness and multi-dimensional complexity of the whisky.
Those embarking on the Connoisseurs Tour will enjoy a more indepth experience, ending their visit in The Tasting Room with a tasting of the award winning malts in Highland Park’s portfolio including the 12 year old, 15 year old, 18 year old and 25 year old. It is an exceptional ... Read more from Highland Park Whisky DIstillery
News from the Ardbeg Distillery on Islay - Press Release date 23th October 2008
Ardbeg Makes It a Double!
Islay malt is announced World Whisky of the Year for 2nd Year running
Ardbeg Uigeadail, a single malt whisky from Ardbeg Distillery on the remote Island of Islay has been awarded the top accolade, “World Whisky of the Year” 2009.
This follows the success of the distillery’s flagship expression Ardbeg Ten Years Old which scooped the same honour in 2008.
The award comes with the publication of the 6th annual edition of whisky authority and writer Jim Murray’s, “Whisky Bible”. A favourite with whisky aficionados, barmen and connoisseurs around the world Jim Murray has nosed and re- tasted a staggering 1500 whiskies to bring the guide which includes notes on a total of 3000 whiskies, right up to date... Read more about this press release from Ardbeg Distillery
News from the Ardbeg Distillery on Islay - Press Release not dated
Big News from Ardbeg - Ultimate Islay malt is announced World Whisky of the Year
The Ultimate Islay Malt has been awarded the ultimate accolade, as Ardbeg Ten Years Old is announced as World Whisky of the Year.
The accolade has been awarded by internationally acclaimed whisky expert, Jim Murray, who has furthered the honour by making this the first single malt Scotch winner ever. Ardbeg Ten Years Old is also accorded Scotch Single Malt of the Year at the same time... Read more from Ardbeg Distillery
News from the Glenmorangie Distillery on Islay - Press Release not dated
The Glenmorangie Distillery tirelessly and relentlessly produces our delicate, complex spirit; each stage of the production process is precise and perfect in its own right.
At its core is a small group of men with immense skill and enviable knowledge. The craftsmen of Glenmorangie, the patient patrons of quality and excellence, they are the backbone of the Distillery, they are the legendary Sixteen Men of Tain
These sixteen individuals are the living embodiment of our founder’s vision, the unofficial guardians of our malt, who still, to this day, use the time-honoured, traditional skills that have passed from generation to generation. Together they ensure Glenmorangie is made in the same, unhurried and uncompromised way it always has been since 1843.... Read More from the Glenmorangie Distillery Press Release