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JUNE 16, 2024

This is the ultimate guide to the 2024 International Whisky Competition. The Judges Judging panels consist of highly experienced tasters of the world of whiskey, wine, and beer alike. All bourbons are judged against each other in the same session, as goes with peated scotches, international single malts, etc.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

William Grant & Sons will appear at the 2024 TFWA World Conference & Exhibition in Cannes, highlighting “excellence in execution,” according to a brand press release. The Silent Pool Mediterranean Experience expression will be available at the TFWA 2024.

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JULY 12, 2024

The three Double Gold medal-winning blended scotches from the International Spirits Challenge 2024. In recent years, as the scotch whisky industry has evolved, single malts have often taken center stage. However, amongst drinkers, there will always be a widely felt affinity for blended scotch whisky.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Credit: Chivas Brothers Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky has announced a multi-year partnership with the iconic Arsenal Football Club. Ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season, Chivas Regal will become the Official Whisky Partner for Arsenal, the first such brand to do so. Ahead Of 2024/25 Football Season

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 19, 2024

Buy Tickets For Bar Convent Berlin Bar Convent Berlin is being held from 14th to 16th October 2024, at the Exhibition Centre in Berlin. Read the full article at OurWhisky Foundation Partners With Bar Convent Berlin For 2024 Trade Show Visitors can purchase a one-day ticket for €49 (~$54) or a three-day ticket for €122.00 (~$135).

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APRIL 17, 2024

Whisky Cask Investing Tips for 2024: 5 things you need to know before you purchase a cask of whisky to make a sound investment in single malt scotch. If you think that a cask of whisky might be the right investment for you, what else do you need to know before you invest in 2024?

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MARCH 13, 2024

Glen Scotia Distillery is hosting numerous events for the 2024 Campbeltown Malts Festival. Glen Scotia Distillery, tucked away in the heart of Campbeltown, has released tickets for the Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 and unveiled a list of exclusive events. Browse the full Glen Scotia collection here.

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MARCH 25, 2024

In June 2024, 12 months after reopening, the distillery will open its doors to the public for distillery tours. From June 2024, Rosebank fans will be able to experience the architecture and whisky-making process firsthand, thanks to the new Rosebank visitor experience.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

Credit: Diageo Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye has released the 2024 30 Year Old limited edition single malt scotch whisky. Ewan Gunn, Diageo’s single malt scotch ambassador, hails the 30 Year Old as “a consistently exceptional release.” The 2024 Edition was bottled at 49.8% ABV with just 2,610 bottles yielded.

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APRIL 23, 2024

The Cabrach Collective Ahead of the planned opening in 2024, the distillery has launched The Cabrach Collective. Read the full article at The Cabrach Distillery Prepares For Opening In Summer 2024 Old stone buildings on the estate are being painstakingly restored in order to house a cafe and a “heritage centre” at the distillery.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2024

If you are looking to sample some top-tier scotch whiskies in 2024, The Whisky Exchange has you covered, with a list of six whiskies on the shortlist, and one that has been named ‘Whisky of the Year’. Here are the best scotch whiskies of 2024, according to The Whisky Exchange.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The 2024 competition took place in April this year and saw thousands of entries across multiple categories. In 2024, there were 84 Platinum medal-winning spirits. 16 of those were single malt scotch whiskies. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is held annually.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

With Eric’s invaluable input and behind-the-scenes action, here are the best single malt whiskeys/whiskies from the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition 2024. Read the full article at The Best Single Malt Whiskey According To The ADI International Spirits Competition 2024

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AUGUST 2, 2024

At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024, 84 different spirits were awarded Platinum medals. Of those 84, 15 of those were age-statement single malt scotch whiskies. So, without further ado, here are nine Platinum medal-winning single malt scotch whiskies from the 2024 SFWSC.

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JULY 9, 2024

Football fans across Europe have been feeling this particularly keenly in recent weeks, during the advancing stages of The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship , more commonly referred to as The Euros. Anxiety – The Negroni The Negroni is the pefect way to alleviate your anxiety when watching the final of the Euros 2024.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Whyte & Mackay’s Plans To Drive Spending According to Whyte & Mackay, removing barriers to spending is a key goal of the brand’s expansion plans for 2024. Read the full article at Whyte & Mackay To Focus On Travel Retail Innovations At The TWFA Exhibition 2024

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Editions 2023 & 2024 In 2023, Johnnie Walker released two global limited-edition Blue Labels, reimagining the blended whisky’s traditional flavor profile and style. For Vietnam’s Year of the Dragon 2024 celebrations, three dragon artwork designs were released.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Scotch whisky exports have taken a huge hit in the first half of 2024. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) , the trade organization that represents and promotes the scotch whisky industry, has released H1 figures showing a drastic decline in exports compared to H1 2023. in H1 2024 compared to the first half of 2023.

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JUNE 3, 2024

New scotch whisky releases this week include Laphroaig’s 2024 Càirdeas, a 12 year old from Daftmill, and a sherry cask expression from Bonnington. Laphroaig Càirdeas 2024 Cask Favourites Credit: Suntory Global Spirits Islay distillery, Laphroaig , has unveiled the 2024 edition of its beloved Càirdeas series.

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JULY 8, 2024

In September 2024, following the end of the sealed bid auction, the whisky from the cask will be bottled with an estimated 150-bottle yield. When the cask is bottled in September 2024, the cask NFT will be converted into 150 individual NFTs, representing the 150 bottles from the cask. Bidding closes on July 24th, 2024.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Auction At Sotheby’s London This special lot will go to auction on 22nd October 2024 at Sotheby’s Finest and Rarest Whisky sale. Bidding will close on 5th November 2024. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the National Trust For Scotland, a long-time partner and beneficiary of The Glenlivet.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

200 Years Young The Macallan has certainly pulled out all of the stops to celebrate its bicentenary in 2024. Well, there are four months left of 2024. Long-time collaborator, David Carson, contributed to the project. What else will The Macallan do to celebrate its anniversary?

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JULY 16, 2024

” The GlenAllachie Meikle Tòir Turbo 2024 Edition Credit: The GlenAllachie Distillery Company Following on from the success of the previous Meikle Tòir expressions, The GlenAllachie has unveiled the Turbo 2024 Edition. Meikle Tòir Turbo 2024 Edition is available worldwide with an RRP of £55.99 (~$73).

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APRIL 29, 2024

New scotch whisky releases this week include two old and rare expressions from The Last Drop and an experimental whisky from Cù Bòcan. The Glen Scotia 9 Year Old Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 is available to purchase online and through specialist retailers for an RRP of £65 (~$81). The visitor experience is due to open in 2024.

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MAY 3, 2024

In 2024, Macallan is celebrating its 200th anniversary, having been granted its legal distilling license in 1824. What else can we expect from Macallan in 2024? This commitment to quality and the distinctiveness of sherry cask maturation distinguished Macallan in the crowded marketplace of single malts. Only time will tell.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Chivas Brothers , the scotch whisky arm of Pernod Ricard, recently released its full-year performance for FY (fiscal year) 24. Net Sales Down -1.6% In FY24 (July 2023-Jun 2024), Chivas Brothers ’ net sales have declined by -1.6%. Here are all of the key points from the report.

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MAY 15, 2024

Bruichladdich Distillery is set to host its annual Rock’ndaal Festival, complete with live music, dance, refreshments, and two Fèis Ìle 2024 expressions: the Bruichladdich Rock’ndaal 03.1 The Loch Lomond Remarkable Stills Collection will launch in key global retail markets in August 2024. and the Port Charlotte Rock’ndaal 03.2.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Glenfiddich Grand Château will be available from luxury whisky and spirit retailers as well as UK-based premium establishments, including Harvey Nichols , from September 2024. The doors to the space will open to a room adorned with the delicate toile de jouy pattern that can be seen on the box for the Grand Château.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The new make spirits will be available exclusively at royalmilewhiskies.com from September 24th, 2024, for an RRP of £115. On September 17th, 2024, those who purchase a copy of The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931, will receive exclusive presale access to the Project 1927 Collection.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The first edition was named ‘The World’s Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2024’ by Forbes. Credit: Isle of Raasay Distillery The Isle of Raasay Distillery has unveiled the second edition of Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release.

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MAY 29, 2024

Speyburn’s higher-age statement packaging is expected to be upgraded by the end of 2024. Global roll out is expected before the end of 2024. The new and more premium look will be rolled out across the entire collection, with the entry and mid-range products being the first to be made over.

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JUNE 18, 2024

Scottish traditions such as Hogmanay, First Footing, and (of course) the enjoyment of scotch whisky will feature in the experience, as well as references to Scottish mythology. Edinburgh International Festival Director, Nicola Benedetti said: “This year, we’ve invited everyone to participate in our 2024 theme, Rituals That Unite Us.

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JULY 12, 2024

Critics at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards clearly agreed, and recently awarded the new whisky a gold medal. Glenmorangie’s Director of Whisky Creation, Bill Lumsden, commented: “In 1984 when I was studying in Edinburgh for my PhD, I tasted single malt scotch whisky for the very first time.

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JULY 29, 2024

The single malt scotch whisky was distilled at Glenglassaugh Distillery on March 20th, 1974, and bottled on May 7th, 2024 from single cask #3799, a Pedro Ximénez hogshead. The Glenglassaugh 49 Year Old Serpentine Coastal Cask Collection is available now at selected Brown-Forman travel retail locations for an RRP of £8,300 (~$11,943).

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Making of The Bunnahabhain 21 Year Old Cask Strength 2024 This single malt scotch whisky was distilled on the northern shores of Islay. It was then matured in ex-Oloroso sherry butts for almost two decades, before undergoing a 21-month finishing period in Pedro Ximénez casks. 

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

SCOTCH: The Balmoral Guide To Scotch Whisky’ is available for pre-order from SCOTCH Bar and several high street retailers. The official release date is 24th October 2024, and the book has an RRP of £22 (~$28). Swedish Whisky Girl – a local whisky writer.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

In 2024, Speyburn unveiled a brand refresh, including two new expressions: a bourbon cask and rum cask finish. These maltings were used at Speyburn until 1968. Like many other distilleries, Speyburn became part of Scottish Malt Distillers, the malt division of DCL. In 1991, it changed ownership and became part of Inver House.

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