Top spirits launches from April 2026
TL;DR April 2026 saw major spirits launches, including premium Tequila and canned cocktails, intensifying competition for whisky. These releases signal shifting consumer trends and present strategic challenges
Tobermory Launches Ledaig Castaway, Matured in Tequila & Rum Casks
TL;DR Tobermory has launched Ledaig Castaway, a peated island Scotch finished in ex-tequila and ex-rum casks, bottled at 46.3% ABV with no age statement. Priced at
Pernod Ricard faces Indian anti-trust investigation
TL;DR India's competition regulator is investigating Pernod Ricard's Indian arm over claims it used exclusive retail deals to block rivals in Delhi. This
Diageo World Class names UAE champion
TL;DR Sharfin Auni, lead bartender at Nobu Dubai, is the Diageo World Class UAE 2026 champion. His win underscores the competition's importance as a marketing
5 Rye Whiskeys That Are More Than Just ‘Spicy’
TL;DR Five rye whiskeys — from Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond at $25 to WhistlePig 18 Year Old at $250 — demonstrate the category's full flavour range and premiumisation trajectory.
Willamette Valley Wine Auction 2026: A critic's preview of this year's wines
TL;DR The 2026 whisky auction market shows stabilization after correction. Single cask, cask-strength releases from closed/limited distilleries outperform. Data reveals key drivers: provenance, cask type, and
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition Review
TL;DR Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition is an affordable NAS single malt. It offers rich sherry, dried fruit, and chocolate notes, punching above its price. The finish is