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Latest Whisky News - Useful information from the whisky industry - Press Releases for 2010
Welcome to the latest new section on Planet Whiskies. As we have just started a new year this page only has press releases for 2010. If you would like to read press releases from 2009 please click this link.
Below is a list of whisky news on Planet Whiskies for 2010. As the year progress this archive will build up with the latest whisky news first in the list.
Links below are section to whisky news
Janaury 2009 till December 2009
Latest News Whisky - Glenmorangie receives ‘Best in Class’ at prestigious industry awards -29th July 2010 --- 2010 IWSC honours Single Malt Scotch Whisky giant ---
Iconic whisky distiller Glenmorangie announces multiple gold ‘Best in Class’ wins at this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). Read more of this press release
Brand new whiskies at Single Malts Direct including Fettercairn, Glendronach, Arran & Tomatin malts - 22nd July, 2010.
On the new exciting Single Malts Direct website there is brand new whiskies put on daily. Here you will see a sample of malts added on the 22nd July, 2010 ... See all the new malt whiskies
New exciting range of Highland Park Single Malt whiskies available on Planet Whiskies - 22th July 2010
On Planet Whiskies there is a new selection added of Single Malts from Highland Park distillery. Here you will find over 20 malts from this Scottish Island Distillery and you can also click the buy now link to purchases these malts... Click to see this section of malts
MASSIVE SAVINGS available at SingleMaltsDirect.com
This week we have the absolute best prices available on Duncan Taylor's multi-award winning whiskies. - See the speical offers available
Latest Whisky News - Molinari leaves an impression with Barclays Scottish Open victory - Ballantine's Whisky 13th July, 2010
13.07.2010 - A bottle of Ballantine’s 30 Year Old whisky was presented to Edoardo Molinari in recognition of his Barclays Scottish Open victory on Sunday 11 July. Read more of this press release
The Whisky Show 2010 - The Ultimate Tasting Experience - Key Points - 6th July, 2010
The Whisky Show is the UK's most important whisky tasting event, showcasing the very finest examples of the distiller's art. The inaugural event, held in 2009 at London's Guildhall - Read more of this press release
Latest News - Whisky industry - Ian Macleod Distillers - The six Isles launches new limited edition Pomerol finish - 6th July, 2010
7 July 2010, Edinburgh: Independent bottler and distiller, Ian Macleod Distillers, has launched a new Limited Edition Pomerol Finish of its award winning Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, The Six Isles. Read more of this press release
Whisky fit for heroes - Lord Robertson donates his special cask of Ardbeg whisky to veterans’ charity Erskine - Former Secretary General of NATO, Lord Robertson, today (Monday 5 July) returned to his home island of Islay and the Ardbeg Distillery to receive a special bottling of Ardbeg on behalf of the ex-Services’ charity, Erskine. - Read more of this press release
12th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo - Saturday, March 26, 2011 - The San Francisco Belle, Hornblower Yacht. - Dear Friends in Spirits, It’s hard to believe we’re coming to the half way mark in the year. While it has only been a few months since the last WOW Expo Read more of this press release
Latest Whisky News - Knappogue Castle Whiskey Introduces 12 Year Old, 1st July, 2010
New York, NY, June 30, 2010 - Knappogue Castle®, producer of a super-premium line of single malt Irish whiskies, announces the first time release of its 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Read more of this press release
Latest Whisky News - Single Malt Direct Launch New Exciting Website - 29th June, 2010
Single Malts Newsletter - New Website Launched - June 2010 -
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The Whisky Show 2010 - The Ultimate Tasting Experience - Date of Press Release 28th June, 2010
The Whisky Show is a luxury whisky event that showcases the finest examples of the distiller’s art to city professionals and fine whisky consumers alike. After the roaring success of our inaugural Show in November 2009... read more of this press release
Latest Whisky News - Chivas Brothers launches global consumer campaign on the importance of Scotch Whisky age statements - 28th June 2010
28.06.10 - The world’s leading producer of luxury Scotch whisky, Chivas Brothers, is today launching a global campaign to advocate the importance and value of age statements to consumers. Read this press release
SWA - Whisky industry backs plans for alcohol duty review - 22nd June, 2010
The Scotch Whisky Association welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to freeze the excise duty on alcohol and to press ahead with a review of the system this autumn. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - New brand controller for Highland Park - 20th June, 2010
The Edrington Group announced today (June 21, 2010) that Matthew Turner has been appointed brand controller for Highland Park. Read this press release
The Famous Grouse invests in new packaging - 18th June 2010
The Famous Grouse has invested in a complete packaging update for its award winning blended Scotch whisky as it enters its 30th year as Scotland’s number one whisky*. - Read this press release
Glengoyne Latest News - 10th June, 2010
Below is a newsletter straight from the Glengoyne Distillery. Nothing has been changed in the content of the newsletter and all the links are active at 10th June, 2010 - Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Smokehead Rocks Out - 10th June 2010
10 June 2010, Edinburgh: SMOKEHEAD, the rich and powerful Single Malt Whisky by Ian Macleod Distillers, has been named the official whisky sponsor of Classic Rock Magazine. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Glenrothes Distillery - Share a Chevelier Sangaree this Summer- 10th June, 2010
With summer on the horizon, long sunny days and lingering dusky nights, it is the perfect time to open the drinks cabinet and shake up a refreshing cocktail to share with friends . Read this press release
Latest whisky news - Taste of Gold for Smokehead’- 2nd June, 2010
Edinburgh, 02 June 2010: SMOKEHEAD, Ian Macleod Distillers’ Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has been awarded an International Review of Spirits’ Gold Medal by the highly respected. Read this press release
Latest News from the whisky industry - Ardbeg Distillery 31st May, 2010
By Popular Demand – Ardbeg Supernova Returns – SN2010 Launched Today – Ardbeg – the iconic malt whisky distillery on the remote island of Islay – has launched the second edition of its award winning single malt Supernova, described by the Company as “the peatiest Ardbeg ever”. Read this press release
SWA - Scotch whisky is a cornerstone of the Scottish economy- 30th May, 2010 -New study reveals Scotch Whisky’s massive economic impact across Scotland
Figures released today (Sunday 30 May 2010) reveal that Scotch Whisky is worth £4 billion a year in added value to the Scottish economy - with the industry spending in excess of £1.1 billion annually on supplies produced north of the Border. Read this press release
Latest News from Planet Whiskies
Planet Whiskies has a range of Father's Day whiskies on specials offer. These include Scottish and world whiskies for June 20th - May 29th, 2010 - Read more about Fathers' Day Specials
The 2010 International Whisky Competition Announces the Official Results for the Best Whiskies of the Year May 25, 2010
Strong on social media, the 2010 International Whisky Competition proves to be the whisky competition 2.0 - CHICAGO: May 25, 2010 – The 2010 International Whisky Competition held at the Penthouse Suite of the Hotel 71 in Chicago last month came to an end on April 8th. Over 45 whiskies were tasted by 6 judges, master whisky tasters, coming from different parts of the world (Scotland, Netherlands, Canada, USA, and Belgium).Read this press release
SWA - Coalition alcohol plans welcomed by Scotch Whisky Makers - 20th May, 2010
UK Government alcohol policy, outlined in the Coalition’s programme published today, has been warmly welcomed by The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The Coalition Agreement includes commitments to: Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Rocker’s Gift To Prime Minister Aims To Maintain Political Status Quo - 20th May,'10
Veteran rocker Francis Rossi has presented David Cameron with a house-warming gift he hopes will ensure the political status quo. Rossi recently acquired the 196-year-old Glen Rossie Whisky and bottle No 10, of a limited edition run of 50 signed and numbered bottles, has been sent.... Read this press release
The Macallan - Announcing masters of photography II introducing Albert Watson - 13th May, 2010
13.05.10 - Today, The Macallan single malt whisky announced that the next photography partnership in their Masters of Photography series is going to be with the legendary Albert Watson...... Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Grand Traverse Distillery Newsletter, May 2010 - 12th May, 2010
It's spring time here at the Grand Traverse Distillery and we have a lot to be excited about besides the snow melting. For starters, we have redesigned our retail area and tasting room to... Read this press release
Latest Whisky News -Status Quo Star Rossi Raises Spirits & Cash At Beefy’s Cancer Charity - 12th May, 2010
Bottle No 1 of Music Maestro’s Whisky Brand Fetches £7,000
Veteran rocker Francis Rossi has tweaked his tune from rocking to walking all over the world, thanks to a bottle of his new whisky which has just fetched £7,000 at a charity auction. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Aberlour gets the consumer vote at Speyside Whisky Awards - 30th April, 2010
Aberlour single malt whisky is celebrating after last night (29 April 2010) winning two categories at the Spirit of Speyside Festival Whisky Awards for its 10 Year Old and 16 Year Old expressions. The awards were presented by renowned yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at the Festival’s Opening Dinner ... Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Marcus Fraser leaves an impression at Ballantine's Championship 2010 - 27th April, 2010
27.04.2010 - Chivas Brothers Commercial Director Paul Scanlon is pictured presenting Marcus Fraser with the Ballantine’s Championship trophy and a cheque for €367,500, following a winning performance from Fraser on the final day of Asia’s fourth biggest golf tournament. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Glen Rossie - 200-Yr-Old Whisky Gets Rebrand & Rock Star Chairman - 27th April, 2010
Sales & Distribution Channels: ‘Talks Underway’ - One of the oldest whisky brands in the world, Glen Rossie, is being given a fresh rebrand with a new label, new bottle and a new chairman – Francis Rossi, lead singer and guitarist in legendary rock... Read this press release
Scottish Whisky Association - Record exports as Scotch Whisky defies downturn - Thursday 15th April 2010
Thursday 15th April 2010 - Global exports of Scotch Whisky reached record levels in 2009 despite the economic downturn in some major markets, according to annual figures published today by The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) .Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Glengoyne Distillery Launch New Tours - Glengoyne Distillery - 13th April, 2010
Dumgoyne, 13 April 2010: Glengoyne Distillery has launched an exciting new menu of tours in time for the busy summer visitor season. Joining the already highly popular and acclaimed selection of tours will be Cask Idol – The Search for the Perfect Dram and A Century of Whisky. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Follow Duncan Taylor On Twitter- 2nd April, 2010
Just a quick note if you are a Twitter fan like myself. If you would like to follow Duncan Taylor & Co on their Twitter page you now can. Here you will receive all the latest news straight from this Scottish Independent Bottler...... Read more about this story
Latest Whisky News - Chivas Brothers - Whisky connoisseur Dave Broom visits the Glenlivet ahead of Spirit of Speyside Festival 2010 - 2nd April, 2010
31.03.10 - Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, recently hosted whisky writer and connoisseur Dave Broom at The Glenlivet Distillery, as he prepares for his Whisky Master Classes at the forthcoming Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, which takes place from 29th April – 3rd May 2010. Read this press release
The Scotch Whisky Association - Whisky Duty Flawed. Time for a new Policy - Scotch up 38p a bottle, duty rises 21.6% in two years - 24th March 2010
Scotch Whisky distillers said the Chancellor had clearly not checked his own books and the falling revenue from spirits before raising duty by more than inflation. They called for a change of policy to avoid further damage to Scotch Whisky in the UK market..... Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Castle Brands - Come sample Knappogue Castle, Clontarf Irish Whiskey and Jefferson's Bourbon - 22nd March, 2010
Join us for a magnificent evening of great whisky, fine food and wonderful entertainment in the heart of New York City. We will have a table with Knappogue Castle, Clontarf Whiskey and Jefferson’s Bourbons. Come by to meet us and get a taste of these fine products.... Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Highland Park unveils global travel retail range - 19th March, 2010
The makers of The Best Spirit in the World* has launched a new Highland Park Vintage Editions range exclusive to Global Travel Retail, consisting of four single malt whiskies distilled in 1998, 1994, 1990 and 1973. Every new expression of Highland Park... Read this press release
The Black Grouse agrees sponsorship deal with London Scottish FC rugby team - 18th March 2010
The Black Grouse – a new blended whisky from The Famous Grouse – is continuing the family tradition by agreeing a new rugby sponsorship deal with London Scottish FC and extending the brand’s connection with Rugby. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - The Macallan toasts global success as fine oak 21 Years Old wins ultimate trophy - 16th March 2010
16.03.10 - The Macallan Fine Oak 21 Years Old Single Malt scooped the top prize, the esteemed Ultimate Spirits Challenge Chairman’s Trophy, at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Raising the Bar - The Macallan Introduces the Ice Ball Serve - 15th March 2010
15.03.10 - The ice or water debate has long remained a fiercely contested subject amongst whisky drinkers and The Macallan has thrown its hat into the ring by creating an innovative serving method expressly for those who like their whisky with ice. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Highland Park ambassador awarded prestigious global accolade - 5th March, 2010
Highland Park’s Gerry Tosh was named Global Whisky Ambassador of the Year at the prestigious Icons of Whisky Awards organised by Whisky Magazine at the Hurlingham Club in London last week (Thursday 25 February). Read this press release
Ardbeg’s Winning Streak! - Ardbeg Corryvreckan wins World’s Best Single Malt Whisky and Single Malt of the Year. - 5th March, 2010
Ardbeg, a single malt whisky from the Ardbeg Distillery on the Island of Islay is delighted to announce that one of its famously peaty whiskies has just won two coveted awards: World’s Best Single Malt Whisky at the World Whisky Awards and Single Malt of the Year by Malt Advocate Magazine. - Read this press release
The Scotch Whisky Association - European Court Rules Minimum Pricing is Illegal - Scottish minimum price plan now in serious doubt -Thursday 4th March 2010
Scottish Government plans to introduce alcohol minimum pricing suffered a further serious setback today (March 4th, 2010), when the European Court of Justice ruled that minimum pricing of tobacco in Austria, France and Ireland is illegalRead this press release
Latest whisky news - Ian Macleod Distiller’s been awarded two Gold Medals by Beverage Testing Institutes’- 4th March 2010
Edinburgh, 04 March 2010: SMOKEHEAD, Ian Macleod Distiller’s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has been awarded two Gold Medals in the highly respected Beverage Testing Institutes’ (BTI) 2009 International Review of Spirits Packaging Competition in the USA. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News from Chivas Brothers - Ballantine's - World class signings set to leave an impressions at Ballantine's Championship 2010 - 23rd February, 2010
Ballantine's Championship 2010 - Kilmalid-bottled Ballantine’s, the world’s No 2 range of blended Scotch whiskies, has signed three-time Major winner Ernie Els, PGA Tour star Anthony Kim and current world No 10 Henrik Stenson to take part at this year’s Ballantine’s Championship in Korea. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News for Ardbeg Distillery - Ardbeg celebrates its Committee’s 10th Birthday with a thrilling ride - 11th February, 2010
The iconic Islay malt whisky, Ardbeg announced today (Friday 12 February) a year of celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of its ardent follower’s society – the Ardbeg Committee. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - The Dalmore Distillery soon to release Selene 58 y/o Single Malt -10th Feb, 2010
The Dalmore distillery is soon to release Selene, a stunning 58 year old vintage drawn from casks 1781 and 1782. Both casks were filled on the same day, 7th June 1951 ... Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - The Dalmore Distillery soon to release Candela 50 y/o Single Malt -22nd Jan, 2010
The Dalmore distillery is soon to release Candela, an outstanding 50 year old single malt. Selected from the oldest maturing stocks of any Highland distillery and with ...Read this press release
Latest Whisky News - Chivas Brothers - Fresh thinking in drive for responsible drinking - 22nd January 2010
22.01.10 - Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, is encouraging its employees to become ambassadors for responsible drinking. Read this press release
Latest Whisky News from The Glengoyne Distillery - Whisky, Food and Mhor - 14th January, 2010
Two family-owned Scottish treasures, who put ingredients, passion and taste at the heart of what they do, picturesque Glengoyne Distillery and the fabled Monachyle Mhor hotel, are offering two exceptional culinary travel breaks, perfect for the ultimate food and whisky... Read this press release
Latest Whisky News from Hotel du Vin/Malmaison Group and The SMWS - 12th Janaury 2010
Pioneering spirits... A unique collaboration between the Hotel du Vin/Malmaison Group and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society brings exclusive malt whiskies to all... - The Hotel du Vin / Malmaison Group and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society are announcing an exciting new collaboration... Read this press release
Latest Whisky News from The Famous Grouse - 12th Janaury 2010
The Famous Grouse celebrates its 20 year relationship with Scottish rugby - The Famous Grouse, Scotland’s best selling whisky, has reached the culmination of its ‘Winter Grouse Season’ marketing package with a continuation of the brands long standing affiliation with Scottish Rugby... Read this press release
Whisky news fromThe Scotch Whisky Association- 7th January, 2010
Committee Attack on Spirit Drinks Misplaced and Flawed - Responding to a Health Select Committee report on alcohol published today (8 January), Campbell Evans, Government & Consumer Affairs Director at The Scotch Whisky Association, said: “It is disappointing but unsurprising... Read this press release