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The Absolut Company is testing recyclable paper bottles in an effort to make its packaging methods more sustainable. The Pernod Ricard spirit brand company behind Absolut Vodka, Malibu, and Kahlúa is rolling out 2,000 paper…
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Ardbeg has unveiled the second batch of its 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan. Last year, the Islay distillery launched the first edition of Traigh Bhan (pronounced ‘Tri-Van’), the first age statement Whisky to join its…
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A collection of 34 rare Macallan Whisky bottles has sold for £762,500 ($1,004,391 USD). The whiskies were from 1940 to 1976 and averaged more than £22,000 each after the dust settled following an online auction.…
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Dr Nicholas Morgan, Head of Whisky Outreach for Diageo, has released A Long Stride: The Story of the World’s No. 1 Scotch Whisky. The new book recounts the 200 year history behind blended Scotch brand…
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Heston Blumenthal has added a new Gin to the Heston from Waitrose range and it has an interesting pairing suggestion – olive oil. The Lazy Sunshine Gin is inspired by Heston’s fondness of the south…
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The Glenlivet has launched Caribbean Reserve. The new non-age-statement single malt Scotch Whisky from the Speyside distillery has been finished in Rum barrels and is the perfect addition to summer. Noted for being “well balanced…
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For the last 12 years, Jeff Arnett has been the Master Distiller of Jack Daniel’s; now he’s stepping down. The industry icon has been with the Tennessee Whiskey brand for nearly 20 years. Appointed Master…
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Glencadam has launched Reserva Andalucia single malt Whisky. The new Scotch pays homage to the relationship between the Highlands distillery and the famous Sherry region of Spain, Jerez in Andalucia. To create Glencadam Reserva Andalucia,…
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Blake Shelton and American-made Smithworks Vodka are seeking the nation’s best Bloody Mary recipe with the launch of a national contest. From September 1 through September 30, those interested can enter their best Bloody Mary…
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Mike Dolan has co-founded a new sustainable Tequila company, Mijenta. The former Bacardi CEO teamed up with Mexico-based distiller Ana Maria Romero to create the new brand. In an interview with The Spirits Business, Dolan…