Hip Launches 200ml Flask-Format Whisky and Rum Collection
TL;DR Independent bottler Hip has launched a 200ml flask-style collection of whisky and rum expressions, targeting premium positioning at a lower price point. Age statements, cask types,
Kilchoman European Tour 2026 Mezcal Cask Whisky Reviewed
TL;DR Kilchoman's European Tour 2026 Edition is a mezcal cask matured Islay single malt targeting European markets this summer. The release pairs heavy peat with
ASA Rules Against Whisky Cask Investment Firm Capgroup Int
TL;DR The UK Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against whisky cask investment firm Capgroup Int for a second time, citing inadequate financial risk warnings on its website.
7 Best Scotch Whiskies Under $100 Backed by 2026 Awards
TL;DR Seven Scotch whiskies priced below $100 have earned strong results in 2026 competition circuits, spanning Highland, Speyside, and peated styles. For trade buyers, these medal-backed bottles
Chardonnay Cask Whisky: 7 Trade Reasons Producers Are Watching Sonoma
TL;DR Sonoma Chardonnay's quality renaissance is creating better barrels for whisky finishing. Sub-appellation specificity, French oak chemistry, and US market resonance make these casks a
United Spirits Closes Hyderabad Plant: What It Means for Indian Whisky Supply
TL;DR Diageo's United Spirits is closing its Hyderabad manufacturing facility by August 2026, consolidating production capacity in response to margin pressure and slowing demand in
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5-Year Islay Scotch Review: Peat Power at Entry Price
TL;DR Ardbeg Wee Beastie, a 5-year-old Islay single malt bottled at 47.4% ABV, delivers bold peat smoke and maritime notes despite its youth. Trade implications: strong