New Era “Dark Wonders at Mammoth Cave” Bourbon Review
TL;DR New Era Whiskey releases Dark Wonders at Mammoth Cave, a cask-strength bourbon using Kentucky's iconic cave for branding. It signals the brand's
The Korea FTA Is a Stability Deal, Not a Stimulus Deal — And That's Why It Matters
The UK–South Korea trade deal signed in December didn't cut whisky tariffs. It locked them at zero — and that's the part the headline writers missed.
Nestlé confirms Blue Bottle buyer as coffee stands out as “star” performer
TL;DR Nestlé sold Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital, exiting a 2017 acquisition. The sale reflects pressure on large beverage firms to focus on scalable core brands
Wenzel Sherry Barrel Finished Bourbon Batch 2 Released
TL;DR Wenzel Distillery releases Batch 2 of its Sherry Barrel Finished Bourbon, a limited run of 679 bottles. It incorporates liquid from the award-winning first batch, creating
Campbeltown distillery offers 1% equity for £300k
TL;DR Brave New Spirits is offering a 1% equity stake in its nearly complete Witchburn Distillery in Campbeltown for £300,000. This implies a £30 million valuation
Rare Series: Diageo Turns Rare Whisky Into a Private Client Power Play
TL;DR Diageo has formalized its Rare Series framework, directing its rarest Scotch whisky releases through a private client network instead of open-market allocation. This prioritizes wealthy collectors
UK: spirits hardest hit as duty revenue falls £94m
TL;DR UK alcohol duty revenue fell by £94m, with spirits suffering the sharpest decline. The Scotch whisky industry argues high duty rates suppress the market, reducing government