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  • JAY-Z’s Rare D’USSÉ Cognac Sells at Auction for $52,500 USD

    JAY-Z is as well known for shrewd investments as he is for his musical career. Now the Roc Nation label head has auctioned off an ultra-rare bottle of his D’USSE Cognac at Sotheby’s. The D’USSE…

  • Millésimes launches ‘Alsace DigiTasting’ Virtual Trade Show

    Featuring 100 producers with on-demand sampling kits, Vins Alsace Wines of Alsace has launched Millesimes Alsace DigiTasting – the first regional virtual trade show. The biannual trade show organized by Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins d’Alsace/Wines…

  • New rules for making Whisky in New Zealand

    If you’re planning on opening a Whisky distillery in New Zealand, there’s a new set of rules you’ll need to consider. The Distilled Spirits Aotearoa (DSA), which represents New Zealand’s community of Whisky makers, has…

  • The Glenturret Releases Jaguar E-Type Whisky

    Glenturret have long been a name associated with a certain class and performance of Whisky. It’s no surprise then, that the Scottish company have just announced a new drink with a similarly outstanding name, associated…

  • Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 2021 Arrives at 128.3 Proof

    Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression – Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 2021. The new offering comes just a couple weeks after the Kentucky-based brand released its 2021 Kentucky Derby bottle. At 128.3…

  • USBG World Class Sponsored By Diageo Goes Virtual For 2021

    The United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) World Class 2021 sponsored by Diageo is launching the first-ever entirely digital version of the US bartending competition and education platform. From March 29 through April 6, the top…

  • 1967 Macallan Featuring Artwork By Sir Peter Blake Auctions For $437,500

    Today, a specialty lot comprising a one-of-a-kind bottle of 1967 Whisky from The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection created in collaboration with British pop artist Sir Peter Blake auctioned for $437,500. “Sotheby’s Wine and The…

  • Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection No 4 Turns Inspiration Into Cognac

    Hennessy has introduced the latest edition to its Master Blender’s collection, Selection No 4. The new offering is the second in the series from Master Blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde and finds him exploring new…

  • New Gin-Based Canned Cocktails Zaddy’s To Hit Californian Shelves

    Zaddy’s is a new gin-based, low-alcohol, ready-to-drink, canned cocktail company founded in the San Francisco Bay Area. The beverage is now available all over California,  and it’s being distributed by RNDC.  Bridging the gap between…

  • Beveland shares Doble 9, A New Range To Expand Their Rum Portfolio

    Beveland Distillers has unveiled Cuban Rum brand Doble 9. The new range comprises four expressions – including a 15-year-old bottling. Named in honour of Cuban dominoes, in which the highest chip number is nine, Doble…