Bushmills Causeway Distillery: Worship at the cathedral of whiskey Today is the Twelfth of July, when Northern Ireland’s unionist community celebrates William of Orange defeating the Catholic King James II, at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. This victory secured a prolonged period of Protestant dominance, and the associated commemorations have been an ongoing source of sectarian tensions. Even now, parades organised by [...]
A drop of Whiskey will go down well in a competitive Red Rum Aintree Grand National Festival AFTER plenty of small fields to begin the day’s card, the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (4.40pm) – always a competitive contest on Day One of the Grand National meeting – provides better each-way betting prospects. Last year’s winner Dancing On My Own is back to repeat the feat under Rachael Blackmore and recent [...]
Forget Jack Daniel’s: discovering the real whiskey history in Nashville Tennessee NASHVILLE Forget Jack Daniel’s, the real whiskey pioneer is the African-American who taught him. Josh Barrie raised a dram to a Nashville legend He’s in a cowboy hat and has a gun at his hip and he’s giving out swigs of moonshine liquor. This is Dan Call Farm, Shelbyville, the birthplace of Tennessee whiskey. At least [...]
Scotch maker Artisanal Spirits snaps up US whiskey brand as it plots expansion January 4, 2024 Premium whiskey maker, the Artisanal Spirits Company, has snapped up a US alcohol brand as it looks to grow its presence in America. The London-listed firm told markets this morning it entered into an agreement to acquire US based Single Cask Nation. Artisanal Spirits Company is best known for its Scotch Malt Whisky Society, a [...]
Jack Daniel’s and McLaren combine for limited edition whiskey bottle April 27, 2023 Formula 1 team McLaren and alcohol brand Jack Daniel’s have produced a limited edition whiskey bottle. The struggling F1 outfit – who current hold just 12 points in the 2023 constructor standings – are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Louise McEwen, executive director, brand & marketing, McLaren Racing, said: “We are thrilled to launch [...]
Booze exports hit £9.4bn as young and successful reach for top shelf British whiskey December 11, 2023 Study said British heritage brands have successfully placed themselves as a luxury in the international drinks market.
Push the boat out on your Irish celebrations with a £1,000 whiskey March 17, 2022 This weekend is the perfect excuse to indulge in some Irish whiskey. But if you’re feeling particularly indulgent, you should get your hands on a bottle of The Craft Irish Whiskey Co.’s new rare release, The Taoscán. The Taoscán is the first whiskey finished in a combination of tawny port and French chestnut barrels. Bottled [...]
Gin and whiskey maker snags planning permission for carbon neutral distillery March 14, 2022 Gin and scotch whiskey maker Eden Mill St Andrews has snagged planning permission for a new site – which it says will be the world’s first carbon neutral distillery. The distillery, which will also have a visitor centre, will be in the heart of St Andrews in Scotland and already has a 50-year land lease. [...]
Investor Inverleith secures majority stake in Scottish gin and whiskey brand January 25, 2022 Investor Inverleith has secured a majority stake in Scottish gin and scotch whisky brand EDEN MILL St Andrews, as the distiller looks to expand. The consumer brand investor’s injection will help EDEN MILL in opening a new distillery later this year. With hopes of widening distribution in the UK and internationally, EDEN MILL –established a [...]
Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner hit by China downturn March 27, 2024 Scotch whiskey business Artisanal Spirits Company said it was “disappointed” in its growth for the year to December.