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Diageo's Remarkable Gift: Brora Iris, a 50-Year-Old Whisky, to Headline Charity Auction
09-19-2025

Diageo's Remarkable Gift: Brora Iris, a 50-Year-Old Whisky, to Headline Charity Auction


In a philanthropic gesture, Diageo has presented the Distillers One of One charity auction with the first-ever bottle of a 50-year-old Brora single malt whisky. Brora Iris, as it's aptly named, is a true masterpiece, representing not only the pinnacle of whisky craftsmanship but also a unique work

Discover the Eight Magnificent Whiskies in Diageo's Prima & Ultima Fourth Release
09-19-2025

Discover the Eight Magnificent Whiskies in Diageo's Prima & Ultima Fourth Release


In the world of fine spirits, few names evoke the same sense of reverence and anticipation as Prima & Ultima. This esteemed anthology of rare and collectible vintage Single Malt Scotch Whiskies has returned for its fourth release, offering enthusiasts and collectors a unique opportunity to del

Young Teddy: The New Limited Edition Distillery Exclusive By Oban
09-19-2025

Young Teddy: The New Limited Edition Distillery Exclusive By Oban


The second release honouring the heritage of the MacLean family at the Oban Distillery has been announced with pride by the Oban Distillery. Oban Young Teddy, which is finished in Palo Cortado and Oloroso Sherry Casks, is modelled after Teddy MacLean, who joined the Oban Distillery clan in 1985 an

A Whisky Fungus Lawsuit - Appeals Court Rules Against Diageo
09-19-2025

A Whisky Fungus Lawsuit - Appeals Court Rules Against Diageo


Thomas and Gail Chalmers, residing approximately 350 metres from Diageo's whisky bond in Bonnybridge, Falkirk, have initiated legal action against Diageo Scotland. In their lawsuit filed in the Court of Session in Edinburgh in 2017, the couple claimed damages amounting to £40,000 (US$48,389) due t

The 2023 Diageo Distillers Edition Collection Has Been Announced
09-19-2025

The 2023 Diageo Distillers Edition Collection Has Been Announced


Six award-winning, single malt scotches from top distilleries have been announced. The Diageo Distillers Edition Collection is a range of single malt whiskies produced by Diageo, a British multinational alcoholic beverages company. The collection includes expressions from six different disti

Row Over Pay Causes Diageo Whisky Workers Set To Month Long Strike
09-19-2025

Row Over Pay Causes Diageo Whisky Workers Set To Month Long Strike


A dispute over wages has led to workers at a Diageo Scotch whiskey distillery contemplating weekend strike action. On January 17, a first strike at the facility in the Scottish town of Leven started and lasted for 48 hours. There will be further halts in the upcoming months. Unite the Union, which

Diageo Announces “Elusive Expressions” 2022 Special Releases Collection
09-19-2025

Diageo Announces “Elusive Expressions” 2022 Special Releases Collection


Diageo has launched its annual special releases collection. The 2022 collection is titled Elusive Expressions and is similar in its fantastical designs from the 2021 special releases collection. The collection features stories from “Psychedelic Legends Untold”  “Today we reveal and intr

Diageo Calls Off Windsor Whisky Business Sale
09-19-2025

Diageo Calls Off Windsor Whisky Business Sale


Diageo has terminated the sale of its Windsor whisky business to Bayside/Metis - South Korea's private equity consortium due to a failure to meet some conditions for the deal agreed in March.  In March, Diageo had agreed to sell its premium blended scotch whisky brand - Windsor to Baysi

Johnnie Walker Unveils The Fifth Ghost and Rare
09-19-2025

Johnnie Walker Unveils The Fifth Ghost and Rare


Johnnie Walker owned by Diageo has released its fifth edition in the Ghost and Rare collection which highlights whisky from the closed grain distillery Port Dundas in Glasgow.  [linkImage] src="https://res.cloudinary.com/caskompare/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,h_500,q_auto/v166514383

Sir Ivan Menezes - The CEO Of Diageo Passes Away
09-19-2025

Sir Ivan Menezes - The CEO Of Diageo Passes Away


Sir Ivan Menezes, the CEO of Diageo, passed away at the age of 63 following a brief illness. Earlier this week, Diageo announced the appointment of Debra Crew as interim CEO while Ivan Menezes recovered from emergency surgery for a stomach ulcer. Effective immediately, Crew assumed the r