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Latest Whisky News - Useful information from the whisky industry - Press Releases for 2012
Welcome to the latest new section on Planet Whiskies. If you would like to read press releases from the whisky Industry for 2012 this is the page to be, but if you want to read press releases from previous years please click the below links
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Below is a list of whisky news on Planet Whiskies for 2012. As the year progress this archive will build up with the latest whisky news first in the list.
Highland Park Shows Passion For Food With Increased Investment - 22nd February, 2012
Highland Park single malt whisky, distributed by Maxxium UK, is increasing investment by 75% into brand activation around a new platform of food and gastronomy. The brand has forged an exciting partnership with Slow Food UK, is a sponsor at this year’s prestigious The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards and will also be implementing a significant... Click to read more of this whisky press release
Whisky News - The Black Grouse - Lights, Camera and Cocktails - 21st February, 2012
With Oscar night around the corner (26th February 2012), The Black Grouse Blended Scotch whisky has created some cocktails worthy of their own award nominations inspired by the film world’s distinctive characters and the actors that play them. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Jura Launches “Whisky Pursuit” to Win a Free Bottle Every Week for a Year - 20th February, 2012
Jura has launched a second version of its Pub Quiz aimed at testing the knowledge of its community of ‘honorary Diurachs. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Wemyss Malts and Blends - Wemyss Malts Release Single Cask - 17th February, 2012
Wemyss Malts is delighted to announce the release of their latest single cask malt whiskies. Each cask is a celebration of the unique and contrasting appeals of the different Scotch whisky regions. Wemyss whiskies are each identified by their natural taste and aroma and this latest range of four hogsheads comprises:
“Smokehouse” – a 15 years old from Caol Ila Distillery, Islay
“The Malt Barn” – a 14 years old from Bunnahabhain distillery, Islay
“Rum’n’Raisin” – a 22 years old from Tullibardine distillery, Highland
“Winter Spice” – a cask strength 29 years old from Teaninich distillery, Highland
Read about this whisky release from Wemyss Malts
Jameson Irish Whiskey - St Partick's Day Celebrations Go Global with Jameson - 17th February, 2012
Jameson fans from around the world are being encouraged to party with the Irish this St Patrick’s Day, as the world’s No 1 Irish whiskey unveils an exciting line-up of activities to support its markets and allow consumers around the world to ‘embrace their Irish spirit’. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Whiskies of the World Expo in San Francisco at the end of March - 17th February, 2012
Over the past decade, each winter is more exciting than the last as we head into spring and count down to the upcoming Whiskies of the World Expo in San Francisco at the end of March. It’s a busy time for us with all the wonderful exhibitors, entertainment ... Click to read more of this whisky press release
Scotland rugby legend, Scott Hastings, ‘Drams Up’ charity support - Glengoyne ‘Auld Enemy Dram’ - 13th February, 2012
13 February 2012, Edinburgh: Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings has teamed up with award-winning Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Whisky to launch a new limited edition ‘Auld Enemy Dram’ in aid of charity. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Latest Whisky News - Auchentoshan Celebrates Successes Of 2011 - 9th February, 2012
As 2011 has drawn to an end, Auchentoshan, Scotland’s only triple distilled Single Malt whisky, reflects on the brand successes of the year; from its first ever mixology competition, to continuing to challenge the perceptions of whisky with its unique Auchentoshan Presents Sunday parties. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Latest Whisky News - Highland Park Unveils New Global Brand Advovate - 9th February, 2012
Highland Park, the best spirit in the world, has made a significant new addition to its central brand team with the appointment of Daryl Haldane to the newly created role of Global Brand Advocate. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Bowmore Unveils Exciting New Design And Packaging Across Entire Range
January 2012: Bowmore, the first Islay Single Maltwhisky, today proudly unveils brand new packaging for its entire domestic and global travel retail / duty free range – a premium gift box and refreshed bottle design which will be released in February 2012. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Spirit Of Speyside Whisky Awards - Finalists Announced - 6th February, 2012
The Glenlivet triumphed in the first round of judging of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards 2012, featuring in each of the three categories of the prestigious awards. Click to read more of this whisky press release
A True First In Whisky : Direct From The Gates Of Valhalla, Highland Park Brings You The Mighty Thor - 2nd February, 2012
Mighty Thor remains one of the most renowned of all the Norse gods. A powerful and brooding figure, it is said that using his hammer, Thor could carve valleys out of mountains and that his enemies would quake in terror at the thunderous sound the weapon created. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Glenmorangie and The Open Championship - The Perfect Partnership of Two Scottish Icons - 2nd February, 2012
02.02.12 - Scotland’s favourite single malt whisky Glenmorangie, teams up with golf’s most famous competition - The Open Championship - Pairing of two Scottish icons golf and whisky announced in three year partnership - Click to read more of this whisky press release
Bowmore Celebrates the Successes of 2011 - 2nd February, 2012
02.02.12 - 2011 was a year that saw Bowmore increase its presence in the great outdoors. The first Islay Single Malt kicked this off with a series of experiential sampling activity which took place at five of the UK’s biggest and most popular outdoor events. - Click to read more of this whisky press release
Whisky Festival Organisers In High Spirits - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival - 26th January, 2012
Organisers of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival are in high spirits after witnessing the busiest 24 hour period after launching the programme of events since the Festival began thirteen years ago. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Cutty Sark has launched a new limited edition blend – Tam o’Shanter Scotch Whisky - 26th January, 2012
Cutty Sark, the pioneering Scotch whisky brand, has launched a new limited edition blend this month exploring the origins of the whisky’s unique name, which was originally inspired by the famous clipper now resting in Greenwich, London. Click to read more of this whisky press release
Spirt of Speyside Whisky Festival, 2012 - Whisky Festival showing its spirited colours to defy downturn - 20th January, 2012
While industries across the world remain concerned about the effects of austerity, Scotland’s national drink is showing its spirit and defying the downturn to gather a greater share of the global market – news that comes as no surprise to those behind the upcoming Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival as they prepare to launch the programme of events for the 2012 Festival tomorrow (Saturday, 21st January). Click to read more of this press release.
Benriach Launches New 17 Yo Richly- Peated Septendecim - 19th January, 2012
BenRiach’s Septendecim, its newest addition to its celebrated peated range, will be available worldwide later this month, the distillery announced today (19 January 2012). Click to read more of this press release
Morrison Bowmore Distillers Appoints Rachel Barrie As Master Blender - 10th January, 2012
Glasgow, Scotland (January 10, 2012) – Morrison Bowmore Distillers (MBD), one of the major names in Scotch Whisky and producers of Auchentoshan, Bowmore and Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, announces the appointment of Rachel Barrie to the newly created position of Master Blender effective immediately. Click to read more of this press release
Auchentoshan Presents... The William Mcgonagall Burns Supper - 9th January, 2012
Scotland’s only triple distilled Single Malt launches alternative Burns Night celebrations
For this year’s Burns Night, Auchentoshan, Scotland’s only triple distilled Single Malt whisky, has launched a series of alternative Burns Suppers at bars and restaurants across the UK, entitled ‘Auchentoshan Presents… The William McGonagall Burns Supper’. Instead of honouring Robert Burns – Scotland’s answer to Shakespeare – as tradition dictates, the suppers celebrate Burns’s arch enemy and the renegade poet, William McGonagall and his flair for challenging perceptions of poetry. Click to read more of this press release
Glenmorangie unveils Artein - a monumental whisky born of stone - 4th January, 2012
Glenmorangie is proud to announce the release of Glenmorangie Artein, the third release in its award winning Private Edition range. Scots Gaelic for stone ‘Artein’ is an intriguing assemblage of 15 and 21 Years Old Glenmorangie, extra matured in ‘Super Tuscan’ wine casks. Click to read more of this press release