Weekly Whisky News- 11th October
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday 11th October 2024
Read on to get your weekly dose of news all about the UK’s latest whisky launches.
Every Friday we will bring you a quick round up of everything you need to know about what’s new in the world of whisky.
Exclusive Whisky Releases: Kilchoman Port Cask, Hibiki 40-Year-Old, and Mortlach’s 50-Year-Old Finale
- Kilchoman Distillery, the Islay farm distillery, launched a new limited-edition that has been fully matured in ex-Port casks; The Kilchoman Port Cask Matured. It is the third and the oldest release to date in the collection. Read More
- House of Suntory , the Japanese whisky producer, released Hibiki 40 Year Old, its oldest blended whisky to date. Read More
- Mortlach 50-Year-Old was unveiled – the last release from the coveted Singing Stills Series by Mortlach, the Speyside distillery with over a 200-year legacy. Read More
Speyside’s 43-Years-Old, Teeling’s Rising Reserve, & Kyrö’s Sauna-Finished Whisky
- Speyside Distillery, Tamdhu, announced its Dedication Collection starting with a 43-Year-Old whisky. Read More
- Dublin based Irish whiskey producer, Teeling, introduced the third chapter of its Rising Reserve 21Year Old single malt series. Read More
- The world’s first sauna-finished whisky – Sauna Stories No1 – was revealed by the Finnish distillery, Kyrö. Read More
Nikka Celebrates 90 Years with Nine Decades Blend, Crown Royal Unveils 31-Year Aged Whisky, and Brother's Bond Introduces 7-Year Bourbon.
- Japanese brand Nikka launches Nine Decades – a blend of over 150 different whiskies to mark 90 Years of Nikka, incorporating whiskies spanning from 1940s – 2020s. Read More
- Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal has released a third edition to its Extra Rare Series, aged for 31 years. Read More
- Brother’s Bond add a 7 Year Old Bourbon to their range that features a three-grain mash bill. Read More
- –For more on the latest whisky releases, join us at The Whisky Hub Weekly Whisky News every Friday
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 15 with Lew Bryson
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 15
The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.
Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.
Episode 15: Lew Bryson on Whisky Writing and Industry Insights
Our featured guest for Episode 15 of the Glencairn Podglass is whisky columnist Lew Bryson. Lew shares his experiences writing about whisky and provides insights into the evolving whisky landscape.
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 14 with Susan Morrison
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 14
The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.
Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.
Episode 14: Susan Morrison on the Scotch Whisky Experience
Our special guest for Episode 14 of the Glencairn Podglass is Susan Morrison, Chief Executive of the Scotch Whisky Experience. Susan shares her insights on leading one of the most renowned whisky visitor centres and the role it plays in educating people about Scotch whisky.
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 13 with Annabel Meikle
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 13
The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.
Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.
Episode 13: Annabel Meikle on Keepers of the Quaich and Scotch Whisky
In Episode 13 of the Glencairn Podglass, we sit down with Annabel Meikle, Director of Keepers of the Quaich. Annabel shares her experiences in the whisky world and the prestigious role of Keepers of the Quaich in promoting Scotch whisky.
Weekly Whisky News- 4th October
WEEKLY WHISKY NEWS
Friday 4th October 2024
Read on to get your weekly dose of news all about the UK’s latest whisky launches.
Every Friday we will bring you a quick round up of everything you need to know about what’s new in the world of whisky.
Dalmore Distillery Unveils Two New Releases: Cask Curation Series The Port Edition and The Portfolio Series
o The second instalment in The Dalmore Cask Curation Series – The Port Edition – was launched featuring a trio of rare aged Dalmore single malt whiskies (27, 30 and 43 Year Olds). Each has been finished in Graham’s port casks. Read More
o The first chapter of The Portfolio Series was also unveiled celebrating young Scottish artists, in partnership with the V&A Dundee design museum, for global travel retail. Read More
East Asia Whisky Debuts Macallan Mizunara Exclusives & Kingston Distillers Unveils World’s First Sloe Gin Cask Whisky
• East Asia Whisky Company revealed exclusive Macallan Mizunara Single Malts in stunning decanters handcrafted by our talented team here at Glencairn Crystal. Read More
• Kingston Distillers, the English gin producer, launched its first single malt whisky – Beckettes Single Malt English Whisky – announcing it as the first whisky in the world to have been matured in sloe gin casks. Read More
Kingsbarns Unveils Oldest Single Malt & The Macallan Celebrates 200 Years with New Harmony Collection Releases
- Kingsbarn Distillery on Scotland’s east coast announced it will be releasing a limited number of bottles of its oldest single malt whisky to date – Kingsbarns Distillery Reserve 2024. Read More
- Celebrating its 200th birthday, The Macallan launched two editions in its annual Harmony Collection – Harmony Vibrant Oak, and Harmony Guardian Oak. Read More
- –For more on the latest whisky releases, join us at The Whisky Hub Weekly Whisky News every Friday
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 12 with Frank Coleman
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 12
The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.
Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.
Episode 12: Frank Coleman on the Spirits Industry and the Distilled Spirits Council
In Episode 12 of the Glencairn Podglass, we chat with Frank Coleman, Senior Advisor to the CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council. Frank offers his perspective on the spirits industry and the role of the council in promoting and protecting distilled spirits.
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 11 with Michael Urquhart
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 11
The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.
Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.
Episode 11: Michael Urquhart on Leading Gordon & MacPhail
In Episode 11 of the Glencairn Podglass, we speak with Michael Urquhart, former Managing Director of Gordon & MacPhail. Michael shares his experiences and insights from his time leading one of the most renowned whisky brands.
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 10 with Damian Riley Smith
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 10
The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.
Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.
Episode 10: A Conversation with Damian Riley-Smith on Producing WhiskyLive
In Episode 10 of the Glencairn Podglass, we chat with Damian Riley-Smith, Managing Director of Paragraph Publishing. Damian discusses his role in producing WhiskyLive, one of the leading global whisky events.
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 9 with Charlie Mclean (part 2)
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 9
The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.
Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.
Episode 9: Charlie Maclean on the Whisky Industry and Its Future (Part 2)
In Episode 9 of the Glencairn Podglass, we continue our conversation with whisky expert Charlie Maclean. In part 2, Charlie shares his thoughts on the whisky industry and offers his perspective on the future of whisky.
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 8 with Charlie Mclean (part 1)
Glencairn Podglass - Episode 8
The Glencairn Podglass brings you exclusive interviews with master blenders and industry experts, offering unparalleled insights into the whisky world.
Listeners can expect to hear first-hand stories about whisky production, blending techniques, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle.
Episode 8: Charlie Maclean on His Whisky Journey and Sensory Evaluation (Part 1)
In Episode 8 of the Glencairn Podglass, we kick off part 1 of our interview with whisky expert Charlie Maclean. Charlie shares how he began his whisky journey and provides fascinating insights into the art of sensory evaluation.