Latest Whisky News 2018 - Press Releases from the whisky industry 2018
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Welcome to the latest new section on Planet Whiskies for 2018. Below are press releases that have come to Planet Whiskies this year, but if you want to read press releases from previous years please click the below links
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Retains Prestigious Award To End Year On A High
Published Date: 21st December 2018
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is finishing 2018 on a high as its most-awarded year to date.
In a year that has seen the Society celebrate its 35th anniversary, with a number of celebratory events and special bottlings, they’ve received unprecedented recognition of their whiskies and venues. Read more
Chivas Brothers toasts a dram good property deal in the heart of Glasgow
Published Date: 13th December 2018
Photo credit by Alan McAteer
GVA and Graeme Faith & Co have secured a deal which will see leading Scotch whisky business Chivas Brothers let the entire building at 2-4 Blythswood Square, Glasgow. Read more
Glengoyne gold dust whisky tickets sell out in 24 hours
Glengoyne superfans rush to pick up bucket list experience and keys to the distillery
Published Date: 12th December 2018
Tickets to a closed doors, behind the scenes experience at Glengoyne Distillery have sold out within 24 hours after single malt fans from around the world rushed to pick up the bucket-list experience and keys to the distillery. Read more
Bushmills Irish Whiskey introduces new limited-edition single malt aged in indestructible Acacia wood casks
Published Date: 12th December 2018
Bushmills, Co. Antrim, 12th December 2018: Bushmills® Irish Whiskey has released BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY EXCLUSIVE, a limited edition single malt whiskey aged in Acacia wood. Only available for purchase at The Old Bushmills Distillery, the unique release marks another innovation in Irish single malts from the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery. Read more
Tullibardine expands Marquess Collection with limited edition Marsala cask finish
Published Date: 12th December 2018
Tullibardine has unveiled a new limited-edition single malt to join its award-winning Marquess Collection - The Murray Marsala Finish. The expression was distilled in 2006 and bottled this year at 46 per cent volume, building on the growing range of wood finishes to be crafted at the Highland Perthshire distillery. Read more
Jura celebrates momentous year with release of new Prestige Range
The Single Malt Maker reveals Rare Vintage Jura 1988 and Jura 28 Year Old, single malts perfected over decades.
Published Date: 11th December 2018
To mark the end of a monumental year for Jura Single Malt Whisky, the brand has revealed the first in the development of a new Prestige Range, showcasing some old and rare stocks from Jura’s whisky making history. Read more
Isle Of Arran Distillers Launch Limited 21-Year-Old Expression
Published Date: 4th December 2018
The Isle of Arran Distillers have released their first 21-year-old malt as part of the core range of Arran Malts, in a finite batch of only 9,000 bottles worldwide. Read more
Gordon & MacPhail unveils new ultra-rare single malts from its Private Collection range
The latest releases include the oldest Caol Ila whisky ever bottled
Published Date: 3rd December 2018
Single malt Scotch whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has released two stunning new additions to its ‘Private Collection’ range: a 64-Years-Old single malt from Glenlivet Distillery and a landmark 50-Years-Old from Caol Ila Distillery - the oldest Caol Ila single malt ever released. Read more
Introducing Templeton Rye Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey
Published Date: 3rd December 2018
(TEMPLETON, Iowa) November 26, 2018 – Templeton Rye Whiskey announces the launch of a new limited edition expression, Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey in celebration of the people and rich history of its hometown, Templeton, Iowa. Read more
Bushmills Irish Whiskey Master Blender Becomes First Woman Inducted Into Whisky Magazine Hall Of Fame
Published Date: 1st December 2018
Bushmills, Northern Ireland (29th November 2018): Helen Mulholland, Master Blender for Bushmills® Irish Whiskey, has been inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame. She is the first woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 2004. Read more
Eden Mill Unveil New Single Malt Whisky For St Andrews Day
Published Date: 30th November 2018
Eden Mill, the popular Scottish gin and whisky distiller, has today (Friday 30th November) announced the release of its new 2018 Single Malt whisky in celebration of St. Andrew’s Day. Read more
New future for the iconic Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky under La Martiniquaise-Bardinet ownership
Published Date: 29th November 2018
Edrington and La Martiniquaise-Bardinet agree a new future for the iconic Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky under La Martiniquaise ownership
Edrington and La Martiniquaise-Bardinet are pleased to announce that they have concluded an agreement on the sale of the Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky brand. Read more
Clydeside Distillery has Christmas all wrapped up for whisky fans. New tours launched as perfect Christmas gift ideas
The Whisky & Chocolate Tour and The Distillery Manager’s tour
Published Date: 15th November 2018
The Clydeside Distillery has introduced two brand new tours as part of its visitor experience.. Read more
Dublin Whiskey Bonding Tradition Is Honoured With New Red Spot Irish Whiskey Launch
The top spot in the Spot Whiskeys range is reimagined, rekindled and reintroduced from this month
Published Date: 14th November 2018
Irish Distillers, producer of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has unveiled Red Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Last seen in the mid-1960s, this spicy new member of the Spot Whiskeys range offers whiskey drinkers further choice in the innovative super-premium Irish whiskey category. Read more
Caol Ila Distillery visitor experience transformation plans submitted
Published Date: 14th November 2018
Plans to transform the visitor experience at Caol Ila Distillery have been formally submitted to Argyll & Bute Council today (Wednesday 14 November). Read more
Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey Launches New Cask Finish Series
Published Date: 13th November 2018
The first expression in the new range of single malts will feature Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey aged in French oak casks from renowned Bordeaux winery, Château Pichon Baron. Read more
Finalists announced in the Spirit of Speyside Festival Whisky Awards 2019- Now public must vote for winners
Published Date: 6th November 2018
Battle lines have been drawn in an annual contest to find the best whiskies in Scotland’s most prolific whisky-producing region. Judges have selected eight finalists in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Awards – and are now handing the difficult task of crowning the best of the best to the public. Read more
Knock Their Socks Off With Membership To The World's Leading Whisky Club (SMWS)
Slippers, socks and cardigans just won’t cut it. Sending a loved one on an endless journey of discovery with 26,000 fellow whisky fans will.
Published Date: 1st November 2018
Unforgettable whisky moments are shared ones, which is why membership to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is a Christmas gift any whisky fan – whether newly interested or hardcore adventurer – will be overjoyed to receive. Read more
Isle of Arran Distillers launch exclusive small batch bottling
Published Date: 31st October 2018
Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd have launched an exclusive whisky bottling in collaboration with Royal Mile Whiskies and Edinburgh bar Nauticus. The expression from the island distillers, which has been fully matured in Tuscan wine casks, is a limited edition with just 900 bottles being made available from 31st October. Read more
Open Champion Clarke Joins Loch Lomond Whiskies:31st October 2018
Published Date: 31st October 2018
Loch Lomond Whiskies, The Official Spirit of The Open, has agreed a high-profile partnership with 2011 Open Champion, Darren Clarke, to promote the brand’s range of award-winning single malts across the world. Read more
Glencairn Named Official Whiskey Tasting Glass Provider To Distilled Spirits Council Of The United States
Published Date: 29nd October 2018
Glencairn continues to go from strength to strength Stateside this year. The family-owned award-winning crystal company has today announced that its iconic Glencairn wee whisky glass has been selected by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to be the esteemed organisation's official tasting glass for this year. Read more
Glenmorangie Distillery recreates extinct Native Oyster reefs in the Dornoch Firth, an environmental first
Glenmorangie returns 20,000 oysters to the sea near its home
Published Date: 12nd October 2018
12th October 2018. A total of 20,000 oysters are to be introduced into the sea near Glenmorangie’s Highland home, as part of the Single Malt whisky’s ground-breaking project to restore oyster reefs fished to extinction a century ago. Read more
The midleton very rare legacy continues with 2018 edition. Irish Distillers has unveiled the 2018 vintage of Midleton Very Rare: 3rd October 2018.
Published Date: 3rd October 2018
Irish Distillers, makers of the world's most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled the 2018 vintage of Midleton Very Rare. The 35th edition in the renowned and highly collectable range, first unveiled in 1984, is a masterfully blended Irish whiskey, crafted at the Midleton Distillery, Co Cork, by Master Distiller Brian Nation. Read more
Tamdhu Launches New 12 Year Old
Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has introduced its new 12 Year Old to its exclusively sherry oak matured range.
Published Date: 2nd October 2018
The new 12 Year Old single malt reflects Tamdhu’s commitment to producing ‘only the best’ sherry cask matured whisky, and will replace the existing Tamdhu 10 Year Old. The new Tamdhu 12 Year Old is rolling out globally now and is expected to be available in the UK in 2019. Read more
New Release On 4th October: Ardbeg Twenty Something Is A Vintage From The Distillery's Darkest Days
This rare 22 Year Old whisky pays tribute to those visionaries who helped keep Ardbeg’s spirit alive
Published Date: 27th September 2018
In October of this year, whisky lovers will have the opportunity to experience the third release in Ardbeg’s exclusive Twenty Something collection – a superb 22 Year Old single malt bottled in honour of the handful of visionaries who helped keep the Distillery alive. Read more
Exclusive Bottling: Orkney 15 Year Old 2002 Berry Bros Exclusive #3 - 56.8% Vintage 2002
Published Date: 26th September 2018
The Whisky Barrel releases their latest exclusive bottling, an Orcadian Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.
Specialist online whisky shop, TheWhiskyBarrel.com, is proud to release a new mystery malt. This time it is an exclusive malt from Orkney bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd. Read more
Take the Tomatin Tour If You Dare - Tomatin distillery brings back hauntingly good tour
Published Date: 24th September 2018
Highland whisky distillery Tomatin, is gearing up to host its infamous spook-tacular Fright Night tours in celebration of Halloween on Friday 26th of October. Read more
Isle of Arran Distillers move closer to completion of new distillery as stills arrive
Published Date: 18th September 2018
Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd have edged closer to the completion of their new Lagg Distillery, having recently welcomed the arrival of their new custom-made copper pot stills to the island. Read more
Chivas Welcomes Top Bartender, Rhys Wilson, To The Team. From Chivas Masters UK champion to Global Brand Ambassador.
Published Date: 13th September 2018
Bartender, whisky aficionado, and UK winner of the 2017 Chivas Masters Cocktail Competition, Rhys Wilson, has joined Chivas as Global Brand Ambassador. Rhys steps in to a leading role where he will share his passion for Scotch whisky on the global stage and bring to life Chivas’ belief that blended... Read more
Glenmorangie takes to the waves: Whisky casks reimagined as limited edition handmade wooden surfboards
Published Date: 12th September 2018
Glenmorangie Original goes Beyond the Cask in a creative partnership born from the love of wood
In the latest of its Beyond the Cask creative collaborations, Glenmorangie takes to the waves in partnership with Grain Surfboards of Maine, New England USA – visionary creators of hand-built wooden surfboards. Read more
Post-war record of scotch whisky distilleries: Scottish Whisky Association
Published Date: 5th September, 2018
Richard Lochhead MSP and Karen Betts, CEO, SWA
At a reception at the Scottish Parliament on 4th September, MSPs joined the industry to celebrate the success story Scotch Whisky, with more distilleries now operating across Scotland than in the past seventy years, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) reveals today. Read more
Allt-a-Bhainne launch set to shake up the single malt category
Published Date: 5th September, 2018
Allt-A-Bhainne, the latest release from Scotch whisky specialist Chivas Brothers, is here to shake up the single malt category by mixing the smokiness of peat with the fruity sweetness of the Speyside region in Scotland. The challenger whisky will push conventional boundaries in a bid to attract a whole new generation of drinkers. Read more
The Balvenie announces 25-year-old Kelsey McKechnie as their new apprentice malt master
Published Date: 31st August, 2018
KelseyMcKechnie and David Stewart MBE
Today The Balvenie announces a significant milestone in the history of the distillery: the appointment of 25-year-old Kelsey McKechnie as the apprentice malt master under the careful stewardship of the longest serving malt master in the industry and one of the most respected, David Stewart MBE. Read more
Kingsbarns Distillery unveils its inaugural release of single malt Scotch whisky
Published Date: 23th August, 2018
Kingsbarns Distillery has unveiled its very first single malt Scotch whisky release; The Founders’ Reserve Inaugural Release. Bottled solely for the pleasure of the Kingsbarns Founders’ Club, this is the first ever single malt to be released by the fledgling, family owned, Lowland Distillery. It is the first in a series of five, exclusive, annual bottlings and will be delivered directly to Founders in December 2018. Read more
Isle of Arran Distillers claim four top prizes at international competition
Published Date: 20th August, 2018
The team at the Isle of Arran Distillers is celebrating four coveted awards at this year’s International Wine & Spirits Competition. The independent whisky maker picked up two gold medals for its Arran 10 and 18-year-old Single Malts. The Bothy Quarter Cask and Lochranza Reserve claimed silver outstanding medals. Read more
Glengoyne set to make debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018: 18th July,2018
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky will make its debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month, with an interactive new event series exploring the traditions behind Scotland’s slowest whisky stills. Read more
The Glenlivet Master Distiller, Alan Winchester, Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award: 13th July, 2018
13 July 2018 –The Glenlivet is today celebrating a true industry icon as it raises a dram to its very own Master Distiller, Alan Winchester, who has been awarded one of the most prestigious industry accolades, the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more
Diageo invests £6.4m in new technical centre of excellence: 4th July, 2018
Diageo has started work on a new state-of-the-art technical centre of excellence in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, as part of its on-going investment in its business in Scotland. Read more
Tasmanian Whisky Week 2018: Hellyers Road Distillery: Australian Whisky
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During Tasmanian Whisky Week 13 -19 August, visitors to Hellyers Road Distillery can purchase one Whisky Walk (Guided distillery tour) and receive another one for free. The per person cost of a tour is usually $19.50 but for Tasmanian Whisky Week, the one price will admit a couple. Read more
The Lakes Distillery makes history with 'steel bonnets' blended malt whisky: 23rd June 2018
The Lakes Distillery is to release the world's first blend of English malt and Scotch malt whisky.
Created with the highest quality malt whiskies from both sides of the border, ‘Steel Bonnets’ is a combination of The Lakes Single Malt from England and some of the most respected malts from Scotland. Read more
Isle of Arran Distillers eye spring 2019 opening for Lagg Distillery: 19th June 2018
Construction of the Isle of Arran Distillers second distillery on the south of the island is on track to be completed and open to the public by spring 2019. Read more
class="maltheading" classs="indexheading">Read about the history and tasting notes for Redbreast 32-Year-Old Dream Cask Single Pot Cask Still Irish Whiskey
On World Whisky Day this year Redbreast 32-Year-Old Dream Cask Single Pot Cask Still Irish Whiskey was launched at the Irish Whisky Academy in Middleton. This Dream Cask was selected by Redbreast very own Bill Leighton. Read more
Speyside Distillery opens the doors on new visitor experience following six-figure investment: 11th June, 2018
A secret distillery is not so secret any more following the launch of a new visitor experience in the heart of a Highland community. Speyside Distillery has made a six-figure investment into a craft spirit, art, tastings and distribution venue in Aviemore – Speyside Distillery, The Snug. Read more
Highland Queen blends come out on top at two global industry award ceremonies - 7th June, 2018
Two Highland Queen blended scotch whiskies have impressed the judging panels at two internationally acclaimed industry awards ceremonies – the International Spirits Challenge and The Scotch Whisky Masters. Read more
Tullibardine takes home four medals at 2018 International Spirits Challenge - 7th June, 2018
Tullibardine distillery has been awarded four medals at the 2018 International Spirits Challenge, including a ‘silver’ accolade for its latest single malt release, The Murray Châteauneuf-du-Pape Finish. Read more
Glenmorangie marks 175 years of exceptional whisky creation with rare single-cask release - 7th June 2018
Anniversary bottling celebrates Highland single malt’s quintessential smoothness
Glenmorangie celebrates the 175th anniversary of its exceptional Highland single malt Scotch whisky with a rare single-cask bottling. Available exclusively to those who make the pilgrimage to the Distillery in Tain, this 16-year-old malt epitomises the smooth, rounded taste which sets Glenmorangie apart. Read more
Ardbeg spreads 'Peat & Love' to launch The Magical Whisky Tour 2018 Ardbeg Day Saturday 2nd June 2018
This year's Ardbeg Day celebrations will take Ardbeggians and whisky-lovers alike back in time for a celebration of all things 'Peat & Love'. Read more
Tullibardine brings Châteauneuf-du-Pape finish to the global market: 10th April, 2018
Tullibardine distillery has announced the global release of the latest expression to join its range of Highland single malt whiskies, The Murray Châteauneuf -du-Pape. Read more
Leighton Buzzard Railway Father’s Day Whisky Festival on Sunday 17 June between 1100 and 1600: 10th April, 2018
The Leighton Buzzard Railway celebrating another first with the hosting of a whisky and spirits festival on Father’s Day, Sunday 17 June between 1100 and 1600. Entry is free with a train ticket, and hourly trains will leave Page’s Park to the festival from 1030 to 1430, returning from 1225 to 1625. Read more
Loch Lomond Group toasts World Whiskies Awards success: 9th April, 2018
Loch Lomond Group’s single malts triumphed across a range of categories at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards, including a trio of prestigious Best in Class accolades. Read more
Home of Jameson celebrates its first birthday as most-visited whiskey experience in the world : 9th April, 2018
More than 350,000 visitors from over 70 nations across the world visited new-look Jameson Distillery Bow St. in first year. Read more
Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 1989 - Second release in Bond House No. 1 Collection showcases whisky part-matured in ex-Côte-Rôtie casks: 6th April, 2018
Spirit from the final days of Glenmorangie’s former still house is celebrated in the inimitable cask assemblage of Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1989, the first Glenmorangie expression to be part-matured in rare ex-Côte-Rôtie casks. Read more
Dalwhinnie Distillery's Liz Stewart: Scotland's First Female Malt Distiller Celebrates Retirement With 'Lizzie's Dram'; 7th March, 2018
Scotland’s first female operator in Malt Distilling is due to celebrate her retirement this week (9 March), and Diageo is marking the occasion in a rather ‘neat’ way.
After 31 years’ service at Dalwhinnie Distillery, working in the warehouse, mash house and the still house Liz Stewart - or ‘Lizzie’ as she’s known - is hanging up her distillery operator’s overalls for retirement. In recognition of her dedicated service and iconic role as Scotland’s first female operator, Diageo is marking the occasion with the launch of a new exclusive distillery bottling aptly entitled ‘Lizzie’s Dram’. Read more
Jura Whisky Launches New Signature Series: 5th March, 2018
Hours away from the Scottish mainland, miles away from ‘ordinary’; Jura might not be the easiest place to make whisky, but we believe it’s the best. One road, one pub and one distillery - and home to a determined community spirit. Free from distractions, we focus entirely on one thing – making the very best single malt whisky we can. Read more
Jameson Puts 'Taste' Centre-Stage In New Global Campaign :: 1st March, 2018
Jameson Irish Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled its latest advertising platform, entitled 'Taste, That's Why'. The campaign launches across television, out of home, digital, display and social media in the USA from this month, ahead of a wider roll-out later this year. Read more
class="maltheading">The Scotch Whisky Industry Review is celebrating the release of the 40th edition of its authoritative annual publication : 1st March, 2018
Every edition of The Scotch Whisky Industry Review has been authored by the leading industry analyst Alan S Gray.
Alan stated “it has been a pleasure to report on this fascinating industry for the past four decades and I have witnessed many significant changes over that period. It is particularly pleasing that the latest release of the Annual Review reflects a lot of vitality in the industry including the influx of a varied number of new entrants." - Read more
Walsh Whiskey Distillery Secures €4m Contract in Ontario, Canada: 1st March, 2018

Toronto, Canada & Royal Oak, Carlow, Ireland – 28th February March 2018: Walsh Whiskey Distillery, one of Ireland’s leading whiskey producers, has agreed a €4m contract over four years with Woodman Wines & Spirits Inc. for the exclusive sale of its full portfolio of 10 super-premium whiskeys under the Writers’ Tears and The Irishman portfolios in Ontario, Canada. The contract was signed as part of the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine’s Trade Mission to Canada and the United States led by Minister Michael Creed T.D. Read More
Glen Scotia Grand Tour set to offer whisky lovers a taste of Campbeltown: 27th February, 2018
Award-winning distiller Glen Scotia is to stage a tour that will enable whisky fans around the world to experience the essence of Campbeltown - Scotland’s smallest Scotch-producing region. Read more
Trio Of Designers Bring Spirit Of Collaboration To Jameson's Annual St. Patrick's Day Bottle: 1st February, 2018
Jameson Irish whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has kicked off St. Patrick's Day 2018 with its seventh annual limited-edition bottle design. For the first time in its history, Jameson has collaborated with a group of artists, representing the bravery, unity and opportunities that are possible when friends come together. Read more
SWA -10 Year Renewal of Scotch Whisky Trademark in China Announced During Prime Minister Trade Visit: 1st February, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has renewed its collective trademarks ‘SCOTCH WHISKY’ and its translation ‘苏格兰威士忌’ in China until November 2028. As a result, Scotch Whisky is officially protected from locally produced copies for a further 10 years. The announcement was made as SWA Chief Executive, Karen Betts, joined the Prime Minister on a three-day trade visit to China. Read more
World's Largest Collection Of Rare Corti Whisky Up For Auction held by Perth based Whisky Auctioneer: 30th January, 2018
The world’s largest known selection of rare and collectable Corti Brothers whiskies will go under the hammer in an online auction currently being held by Perth based Whisky Auctioneer.
The selection of 26 bottles, 21 of which are unique, has been built up by a UK based whisky enthusiast. The bottles, which are being sold individually, are expected to sell for an estimated total of £50,000. Read more
New World Auction Record for Any Single Bottle of Japanese Whisky: 29th January, 2018
HONG KONG, 29 JANUARY 2018 – Adam Bilbey, Head of Sotheby’s Wine Asia, commented, “With the hammer dropping above the high estimate, this was an incredible way to kick off our 2018 sales in Hong Kong! Once again we saw active bidding from across Asia, underpinned by discerning buyers here in Hong Kong. Read more
The Lakes Distillery ranked among eight whisky distilleries to see before you die: 29th January, 2018
The Lakes Distillery has strengthened its position as a world class whisky producer after being named a top distillery by the organisation that promotes World Whisky Day.
England’s premier whisky distillery is featured along with well-established names, including Glenfiddich and Bush Mills, on World Whisky Day’s list of top distilleries to visit. Read more
Diageo Distillery Visitor Centres Hit Record High Helping to Drive Scottish Tourism - 22nd January, 2018
Photo: Blair Athol helps Diageo to have record visitors to their distilleries in 2018
Scotch whisky tourism is in good spirits at the turn of 2018, as latest figures reveal a record year of visitors to Diageo distilleries across Scotland, according to new figures released today (Monday 22 January). Read more
Exclusive Burns Bottling: Burns Night 2018 with SMWS whisky: 11th January, 2018
Burns Night 2018 is celebrated throughout Scotland and the world on the 25th January and is a way of looking at Robert Burns and his life. Us Scots treat this night very seriously in every detail with the way we dress, the food we consume and of course the dram of whisky at key parts to the evening. Read more
Burns Night 2018: Nicholson's pubs announce 2018 whisky showcase & burns night celebrations: 11th January, 2018
Nicholson’s will be hosting its second annual National Whisky Showcase from 15 January until 25 February, across its 77 pubs nationwide. A whole host of unmissable events are planned, including dedicated Burns Night menus, whisky brand ambassador talks, tastings, exclusive offers and competitions. Explore the world of whisky and find new favourites this winter with Nicholson’s – delivering the classic, authentic pub experience since 1873. Read more
class="maltheading">Chivas Harnesses Community Spirit In Search For The 2018 Chivas Masters Global Champion : 8th January, 2018
Applications Open For Bartenders Who Creatively Capture The Spirit Of Their Community
8th January, 2018: Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky, has launched its search for the 2018 Chivas Masters Global Champion. Now in its fifth year, the Chivas Masters is a global competition that celebrates bartenders who demonstrate cutting-edge skill and creativity and share Chivas Regal’s core values of community, collaboration and generosity. Read more
Chapel Gate Whiskey: Ireland's First Modern Whiskey Bonder Launches First Release In The UK
JJ Corry ‘The Gael’ Irish Blended Whiskey Now Available