Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured: How a French Wine Cask Handles Islay Peat
TL;DR Kilchoman's 2026 Maury Cask Matured is a full-term Roussillon wine cask expression at 46% ABV. The oxidative wood complements rather than overwhelms 50 ppm
2,300-Year-Old Chinese Beer Found Near Great Wall Rewrites Ancient Brewing History
TL;DR A 2,300-year-old beer from a Zhou dynasty tomb near the Great Wall validates aged spirit preservation science and hands Chinese whisky producers a cultural narrative
Old Pulteney 200th Anniversary: 10-Year Single Malt Marks Two Centuries
TL;DR Old Pulteney has released a 10-year-old single malt to mark its 200th anniversary in 2026. Owned by Inver House Distillers under ThaiBev, the Highland distillery was
Titanic Distillers Royal Visit and Drinks Business Awards 2026: Whisky Trade Reacts
TL;DR Titanic Distillers in Belfast received a royal visit during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann as the Drinks Business Awards 2026 winners were announced. Both developments signal growing
US Spirits Depremiumisation: Value Sales Fall 5.7% in 12 Months
TL;DR US spirits value sales fell 5.7% in twelve months as consumers trade down from premium expressions. Bourbon and imported Scotch face the sharpest pressure. Cask
The Macallan Legacy: A Symphony of Sherry and Elegance
Discover the captivating journey of The Macallan, a distillery rooted in rich heritage, unparalleled craftsmanship, and auction-house grandeur. Explore a world where sherry oak finesse meets the unparalleled artistry of small copper stills.
Cotswolds Sherry Cask English Single Malt Whisky Reviewed: What the Trade Needs to Know
TL;DR Cotswolds Distillery's Sherry Cask English Single Malt (46% ABV, first-fill Oloroso, NAS) delivers structured fruit and a drying finish at £55–£65. A credible