Tullamore D.E.W. Reignites Irish Tradition With New Signature Serve – ‘D.E.W. & A Brew’

Tullamore D.E.W. – the original triple distilled, triple blend Irish Whiskey – is reinvigorating the Irish custom of sipping a beer and whiskey, side by side, to unlock the complementary flavours in each with new serve, ‘D.E.W. & A Brew’. Tullamore D.E.W. is a triple distilled, triple blend of all three types of Irish whiskeyContinue reading “Tullamore D.E.W. Reignites Irish Tradition With New Signature Serve – ‘D.E.W. & A Brew’”

Buffalo Trace Mystery Migration Hits Manchester

The team at Buffalo Trace came around to Manchester once again to host their annual cocktail competition, but armed with a twist that saw the bartenders of the North West face a variety of challenges in a couple of unique settings. Hosted at El Gato Negro, the competitors found their way to the final byContinue reading “Buffalo Trace Mystery Migration Hits Manchester”

€25m Walsh Whiskey Distillery Opens At Royal Oak, County Carlow

Whiskey distilling returned to County Carlow after an absence of over 200 year today as husband and wife, Bernard & Rosemary Walsh, the founders of Walsh Whiskey Distillery officially opened their €25million Irish whiskey distillery by the banks of the River Barrow at Royal Oak, County Carlow. Royal Oak is now distilling Walsh Whiskey Distillery’sContinue reading “€25m Walsh Whiskey Distillery Opens At Royal Oak, County Carlow”

Whiskies And Gin Soar In A Record Year For IWSC Spirit Entries

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce the Spirit results of the 2016 Competition, revealing a record year for entries into the Competition, with a 17% increase in entries, lead by the Scotch, Worldwide Whiskey and Gin categories. The top 200 winners of the Spirits Competition will be showcased at the annual Spirits TastingContinue reading “Whiskies And Gin Soar In A Record Year For IWSC Spirit Entries”

America’s First Bottled Bourbon: Your First Choice This Father’s Day

Old Forester, America’s first bottled bourbon, is the ideal gift for those looking to treat their Dads this Father’s Day. With a history as rich as its taste, Old Forester is the only bourbon that has been available pre, post and during Prohibition, and to this day is still made by the same founding family.Continue reading “America’s First Bottled Bourbon: Your First Choice This Father’s Day”

Jameson Restructures Its Portfolio With New Family Of Irish Whiskeys

  Jameson has unveiled a new structure to its family of Irish Whiskeys, representing a unique re-interpretation of the super-premium whiskey category. The new portfolio is made up of The Whiskey Makers Series, the range of Heritage whiskeys and The Deconstructed Series with the original Jameson Irish Whiskey at the core. Together, the new portfolioContinue reading “Jameson Restructures Its Portfolio With New Family Of Irish Whiskeys”

KOVAL

KOVAL: Common Eastern European surname meaning “blacksmith,” but in some dialects it also means someone who “forges ahead.” Forges ahead? That seems, to me, to sum up KOVAL and all I have witnessed from the brand since its official UK launch with new distributor Emporia Brands. I thought that I’d sit down and dive intoContinue reading “KOVAL”

Vulson Launches Vulson Old Rhino Rye, A French Organic Rye Whisky

This month, Vulson launches its first aged rye whisky in the UK, Vulson Old Rhino Rye, a 100% organic rye whisky aged for four years. The new whisky, from Domaine des Hautes Glaces, is issued from malted rye grown on site. It is distilled in small live flame onion-shape copper stills & aged in theContinue reading “Vulson Launches Vulson Old Rhino Rye, A French Organic Rye Whisky”

Koval Distillery to Travel The UK in A Series of City Launches

This April, UK distributor Emporia Brands have put together a calendar of launch events involving its new award-winning KOVAL Distillery range. Master Distiller Robert Birnecker will be touring four cities as he brings together the KOVAL range, which includes the American whiskey expressions of Millet, Rye and Bourbon, as well as their dry gin. FoundedContinue reading “Koval Distillery to Travel The UK in A Series of City Launches”

Chicago’s Premier Distillery to Distribute in the United Kingdom with Emporia Brands

KOVAL, one of America’s premiere craft distilleries, will expand distribution to the United Kingdom with international luxury spirits importer and exporter Emporia Brands. Founded in 2008 as Chicago’s first distillery since the mid-1800s, KOVAL’s innovative distilling technologies and cutting-edge design practices have led them to become an award-winning, internationally renowned craft spirits manufacturer. Founders RobertContinue reading “Chicago’s Premier Distillery to Distribute in the United Kingdom with Emporia Brands”