Knob Creek UK-Exclusive Barrel Pick: The Whisky Exchange Makes History
TL;DR The Whisky Exchange has released the first UK-exclusive Knob Creek single barrel pick at cask strength, drawn from the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. It
Slane Distillery Production Pause: What It Means for Brown-Forman and Irish Whiskey
TL;DR Brown-Forman has paused production at Slane Irish Whiskey distillery in County Meath ahead of financial results. The halt reflects global spirits demand weakness and raises questions
Slane Irish Whiskey Distillery Production Paused by Brown-Forman for Years
TL;DR Brown-Forman has halted production at Slane Irish Whiskey Distillery in County Meath for multiple years, citing weak market conditions. Existing stock will sustain the brand, but
Botanical Vodka: 10 Bottles Serious Spirits Drinkers Should Know in 2026
TL;DR Botanical vodka has grown 18% in volume over three years and is expanding fastest in the £30–£50 tier where gin has stalled. Ten key bottles
Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey: 7 Trade Insights
TL;DR Michter's 2026 US*1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash (54.6% ABV) defies bourbon and rye definitions, offering single malt-adjacent complexity from Louisville. Limited single-barrel
Starka Distillery Sale: Where Bidders Will Find the Greatest Value
TL;DR Starka Distillery's bid deadline is imminent. The greatest acquisition value lies in its aged rye cask inventory, brand repositioning potential in premium markets, and
Botanical Vodka: 10 Bottles Serious Spirits Drinkers Should Know
TL;DR Botanical vodka is growing fast, with no regulatory definition and significant infrastructure overlap with craft whisky. Ten key bottles illustrate the category's range, from