There is an age old question, water, ice, or neat? The article addresses those who add water or ice. Science has found the answer to how to enjoy whisky with the perfect amount of ice or water. The question of how much water is too much for whisky was chemically examined by Washington State
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
Retailers have received a request to halt the sale of Cosa Nostra Scotch Whisky due to its perceived connection to "violent, aggressive, dangerous, and illegal" behavior. Packaged in a gun-shaped bottle reminiscent of a Thompson 'Tommy' gun, the whisky's design has drawn a direct correlation betwe
Amidst the post-Brexit scenario, Welsh whisky is set to receive the prestigious protected origin status (PGI), following in the footsteps of its Scottish and Irish counterparts. This distinguished recognition comes as a result of the newly established UK protected geographical indication (UK GI) s
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
Chivas Brothers , a leading name in the whisky industry, has taken a groundbreaking step by sharing the expertise and insights gained from the successful integration of enhanced heat recovery technologies at their Glentauchers site. The move comes after witnessing significant benefits in carb
In the United Kingdom, the value of rare whisky experienced a decrease of 4% during the period leading up to June 2023. This contrasts with the rise observed in other high-end assets, as indicated by the latest report from Knight Frank. The Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index (KFLII) undert
In a remarkable development on July 17th, 2023, an illicit whisky production site of great rarity was unearthed at Ben Lomond, Scotland, in late June. This significant discovery was made as part of Project Pioneering Spirit, a collaboration between archaeologists from the National Trust for Scotla
In the picturesque town of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, a noteworthy gathering took place in the month of June. The event served as a commemoration for the introduction of a novel and promising brand into the world of whiskey: the Mary Dowling Whiskey Co. Fast forward two months, and the brand of
Scotch whisky's export performance in the first half of 2023 has encountered a decline both in volume and value, marking a departure from the robust sales surge witnessed during the same period in the previous year. A stark reduction of 20% in volume, translating to a staggering 630 million 700ml
