Award winners: The Asian Spirits Masters 2026
TL;DR The Asian Spirits Masters 2026 awarded medals to producers across Japan, Taiwan, India, and emerging nations. Results validate Asian whisky quality for importers and cask investors,
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Diageo US spirits sales suffer 15.4% drop in Q3
TL;DR Diageo has reported a 15.4% drop in US spirits sales in Q3, with CEO Dave Lewis admitting the North American business needs to be more
Diageo shares rise on Q3 revenues but North America still sluggish
TL;DR Diageo shares rose after better-than-expected Q3 revenues, but North American whisky sales remain weak due to post-pandemic inventory correction. Cask investors should prioritise selectivity as the
White Peak Distillery marks anniversary with Caduro X
TL;DR White Peak Distillery has released Wire Works Caduro X, a limited-edition single malt marking its tenth anniversary. The Derbyshire producer's commemorative bottling adds aged
The Cairn’s First Single Malt Left Me Genuinely Stunned at 3 Years Old
TL;DR The Cairn Distillery, backed by the Urquhart family, has released its debut single malt at cask strength and just three years old. Early trade reaction is
Glasgow 1770 Peated Cask Strength Batch 02 Review
TL;DR Glasgow Distillery releases 1770 Peated Cask Strength Batch 02 at 60.7% ABV with a PX sherry finish. The numbered batch series builds collector appeal and
Could rye whiskey become official spirit of the US?
TL;DR WhistlePig Distillery is leading a campaign to make rye whiskey the official spirit of the United States, citing its pre-bourbon history and growing premium market presence.