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Suntory Brings Back Hibiki 12 Year Old To Global Travel Retail After 11 Years

Suntory Brings Back Hibiki 12 Year Old To Global Travel Retail After 11 Years

16/05/2026

Age statement Japanese whiskies have been sorely missing for a good number of years when massive global demand caught Japan's most established whiskymakers by surprise into the 2000's, which in turn r...

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16/05/2026

Glendronach Unveils Travel Exclusive The Glendronach House Editions Sevillian Room, Venetian Room & Parisian Room, Inspired By Different Cities

Glendronach Unveils Travel Exclusive The Glendronach House Editions Sevillian Room, Venetian Room & Parisian Room, Inspired By Different Cities

16/05/2026

Specifically made with global travel retail (GTR) in mind, Glendronach has debuted The Glendronach House Editions, a trio of single malts inspired by different cities. The series was developed by Glen...

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16/05/2026

Australia's Never Never Distillery Unveils Landers Lime Gin

Australia's Never Never Distillery Unveils Landers Lime Gin

16/05/2026

Never Never Distilling Co has launched a brand new Landers Lime Gin, the first gin since the distillery pivoted to producing vodka in 2024, and the first new product from the brand’s new distillery at...

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16/05/2026

Brown-Forman Rejects Sazerac’s $15 Billion Takeover Bid

Brown-Forman Rejects Sazerac’s $15 Billion Takeover Bid

15/05/2026

Beverage giant Brown-Forman – owner of Jack Daniel's and GlenDronach amongst its most prominent brands – has reportedly rejected Sazerac Inc's (owner of brands such as Buffalo Trace) takeover bid, a d...

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15/05/2026

Sazerac Backs Alix Earle's Canned Tequila Cocktail SipMARGS

Sazerac Backs Alix Earle's Canned Tequila Cocktail SipMARGS

15/05/2026

Sazerac has acquired an equity stake in SipMARGS, a ready-to-drink (RTD) sparkling margharita brand backed by influencer Alix Earle and lifestyle collective Palm Tree Crew. This will position the Amer...

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15/05/2026

Thailand’s First Single Malt Whisky Prakaan Debuts in Singapore

Thailand’s First Single Malt Whisky Prakaan Debuts in Singapore

15/05/2026

In partnership with distributor Malt & Wine Asia, International Beverage has announced the Singapore launch of Prakaan, Thailand’s inaugural premium single malt whisky. Prakaan (Thai for "Fortress") i...

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15/05/2026

Chichibu's The Peated Returns With 7th Release In 2026 Under New Tagline The Artisan Distillery

Chichibu's The Peated Returns With 7th Release In 2026 Under New Tagline The Artisan Distillery

15/05/2026

A fixture of Chichibu's core line-up, The Peated, is set to return in 2026 for its 7th edition, this time sporting the cult favourite Japanese distillery's new tagline "The Artisan Distillery". Chichi...

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15/05/2026

Glenmorangie's Harrison Ford Edition Unveiled With Toasted Portuguese Red Wine Cask Finish

Glenmorangie's Harrison Ford Edition Unveiled With Toasted Portuguese Red Wine Cask Finish

08/05/2026

Glenmorangie Distillery has collaborated with Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford for a limited edition single malt release: The Glenmorangie Harrison Ford The new expression was crafted in as part of a...

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08/05/2026

Glen Grant Debuts Its Wanderlust Collection Exclusively For Asia Pacific Travel Retail

Glen Grant Debuts Its Wanderlust Collection Exclusively For Asia Pacific Travel Retail

08/05/2026

Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR) has launched The Glen Grant Wanderlust Collection, marking the brand’s first permanent range exclusive to travel retail. The launch will take place exclusively...

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08/05/2026

The Last Drop Distillers Bottles 25 Year Old Caroni And 60 Year Old Carsebridge

The Last Drop Distillers Bottles 25 Year Old Caroni And 60 Year Old Carsebridge

08/05/2026

Independent bottler The Last Drop Distillers have unveiled their 2026 collection, which include two expressions from defunct and demolished distilleries: Trinidad’s Caroni Distillery, known for its in...

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08/05/2026

Makers Mark Announces Return of 2026 Star Hill Farm

Makers Mark Announces Return of 2026 Star Hill Farm

08/05/2026

Maker’s Mark has announced that it is bringing back its renowned Star Hill Farm Whisky for a 2026 run, an especially timely release after its recent recognition as the “World’s Best Wheat Whisky 2026”...

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08/05/2026

Spirit Of Speyside Festival Proves The Narrative Wrong By Breaking 27 Year Historical Record With US$677,000 In Ticket Sales

Spirit Of Speyside Festival Proves The Narrative Wrong By Breaking 27 Year Historical Record With US$677,000 In Ticket Sales

07/05/2026

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has broken its historical record with ticket sales surpassing £500,000 (US$677,000), a first in its 27-year history. Held in Speyside from April 29 to May 4, the...

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07/05/2026

Black Tot Rum To Release Perpetual Reserve Expression

Black Tot Rum To Release Perpetual Reserve Expression

05/05/2026

The beloved Black Tot Rum created by the renowned Elixir Distillers to pay homage to the over 200 year old practice of the Royal Navy's daily tot of rum that was offered to sailors during their servic...

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05/05/2026

Macallan Follows Up 1987 Carta Nautica With Wider Market Release

Macallan Follows Up 1987 Carta Nautica With Wider Market Release

04/05/2026

Following the tease of a soon to be announced, new 1987 vintage Carta Nautica release from Macallan, that pays tribute to the transatlantic journeys of yore that were essential to ferrying casks from ...

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04/05/2026

Diageo Announces Launch Of Rare Series Collection Featuring 1970 Glenury Royal To 1983 Clynelish, With Talisker, Caol Ila & Blair Athol In Between

Diageo Announces Launch Of Rare Series Collection Featuring 1970 Glenury Royal To 1983 Clynelish, With Talisker, Caol Ila & Blair Athol In Between

04/05/2026

Diageo Luxury Group has unveiled the Rare Series, a new collection of vintage Scotch whiskies that are intended to celebrate Scotland’s rich whisky heritage. The debut release features five whiskies f...

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04/05/2026

Sazerac Announces Investment In Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila

Sazerac Announces Investment In Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila

04/05/2026

Spirits giant Sazerac has announced a strategic partnership with 818 Tequila, the celebrity tequila brand founded by Kendall Jenner. While the financial specifics of the deal remain confidential, Saze...

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04/05/2026

Brown-Forman Fails To Reach Merger Agreement With Pernod Ricard

Brown-Forman Fails To Reach Merger Agreement With Pernod Ricard

30/04/2026

Following news that Brown-Forman was leaning toward a merger with Pernod Ricard, talks between the two spirits giants are now reported to be formally ended after mutually agreeable terms failed to be ...

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30/04/2026

Whitley Neill Gin Makes RTD Debut With Flavours Rhubarb & Ginger Ale And Yuzu & White Strawberry Lemonade

Whitley Neill Gin Makes RTD Debut With Flavours Rhubarb & Ginger Ale And Yuzu & White Strawberry Lemonade

29/04/2026

Whitley Neill has marked its foray into the UK's ready-to-drink (RTD) market with two new gin-based flavours: Rhubarb & Ginger Gin with Ginger Ale, and Yuzu & White Strawberry Gin with Lemonade. The b...

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29/04/2026

Johnnie Walker Announces Launch of Blue Label Azure Inspired By Coastal Summers

Johnnie Walker Announces Launch of Blue Label Azure Inspired By Coastal Summers

29/04/2026

Johnnie Walker has announced the launch of its Blue Label Azure, a coastal summer-inspired version of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Diageo says intends to be at ‘the heart of summer celebrations'. Johnnie...

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29/04/2026

Lagavulin and Caol Ila Unveil Trio of Fèis Ìle 2026 Releases: Lagavulin 31 Year Old, Lagavulin Oloroso Finished 14 Year Old & Caol Ila 11 Year Old Don Julio Tequila Finish

Lagavulin and Caol Ila Unveil Trio of Fèis Ìle 2026 Releases: Lagavulin 31 Year Old, Lagavulin Oloroso Finished 14 Year Old & Caol Ila 11 Year Old Don Julio Tequila Finish

27/04/2026

2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Fèis Ìle whisky festival in Scotland, and esteemed Islay distilleries Lagavulin and Caol Ila have revealed a trio of limited-edition single malt expressions for ...

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27/04/2026

Willem Dafoe Headlines 14 Year Old Willem By Willem Oloroso Finished Laphroaig

Willem Dafoe Headlines 14 Year Old Willem By Willem Oloroso Finished Laphroaig

24/04/2026

Willem Dafoe has unveiled his limited edition “Willem by Willem,” a limited-edition single malt scotch crafted in collaboration with the Laphroaig distillery. Mirroring the actor’s persona, the whisky...

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24/04/2026

South Korea's Kim Chang Soo Releases First Sauternes Single Cask

South Korea's Kim Chang Soo Releases First Sauternes Single Cask

24/04/2026

South Korea's Kim Chang Soo is set to release its first ever Sauternes Wine Single Cask Whisky release, featuring Korean single malt that has been aged exclusively in Sauternes wine casks for 4 years ...

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24/04/2026

Kanosuke Concludes Artist Series With Edition #005 Water Featuring Mizunara Casks

Kanosuke Concludes Artist Series With Edition #005 Water Featuring Mizunara Casks

24/04/2026

Kanosuke's Artist Series finally wraps up after four years and five releases, each of which featuring the work of a specially commissioned artist paying homage to the Japanese Five Elements philosophy...

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24/04/2026

Pabst Blue Ribbon Unveils Pickle Beer In Collaboration With Grillo's Pickles

Pabst Blue Ribbon Unveils Pickle Beer In Collaboration With Grillo's Pickles

24/04/2026

Yep, you heard that right. American cult favorites Pabst Blue Ribbon and Grillo's Pickles have come together to drop a limited-edition PBR x Grillo's Pickle Beer. This limited-edition collaboration is...

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24/04/2026

Botivo Taps into Female Sensuality In Collaboration With Luxury Pleasure Brand Coco de Mer

Botivo Taps into Female Sensuality In Collaboration With Luxury Pleasure Brand Coco de Mer

24/04/2026

British apéritif Botivo has collaborated with luxury pleasure brand Coco de Mer to launch a limited-edition, aphrodisiac-inspired non alcoholic expression. Founded by Imme Ermgassen and Sam Paget...

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24/04/2026

Patron Keeps It 100 With New Still Strength Tequila Patron 100

Patron Keeps It 100 With New Still Strength Tequila Patron 100

24/04/2026

On Wednesday, Patrón announced the launch of Patrón 100, its first still strength expression. Also known as distilled-to-proof tequila, the liquid within is bottled at 50% ABV, laying on the higher en...

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24/04/2026

Breaking Bad Stars' Dos Hombres To Unveil Line Up Of Tequila From Blanco To Reposado & Anejo

Breaking Bad Stars' Dos Hombres To Unveil Line Up Of Tequila From Blanco To Reposado & Anejo

24/04/2026

Known for their mezcal brand Dos Hombres, Breaking Bad stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston have now moved into Tequila with the launch of a full new lineup that includes the classic Blanco, Reposado a...

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24/04/2026

Filliers Family Reserve Unveils Belgium’s Oldest Whisky With 34 Year Old Single Grain

Filliers Family Reserve Unveils Belgium’s Oldest Whisky With 34 Year Old Single Grain

24/04/2026

Family-owned Belgian distillery Filliers has debuted its oldest release to date: a landmark 34-year-old single grain whisky. Limited to just 111 bottles, this rare release stands as the distillery’s o...

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24/04/2026

Buffalo Trace Debuts $12,500 Oldest Yet Eagle Rare 30

Buffalo Trace Debuts $12,500 Oldest Yet Eagle Rare 30

24/04/2026

Joining the esteemed line of Eagle Rare's 10-, 12-, 17-, 20-, and 25-year-old expressions is the ultra-aged Eagle Rare 30. The release is also Buffalo Trace's oldest age-stated bourbon. Like the curre...

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24/04/2026

Clase Azul Unveils $1,700 Tequila For FIFA World Cup

Clase Azul Unveils $1,700 Tequila For FIFA World Cup

24/04/2026

In celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Clase Azul has unveiled the Clase Azul Spirit of Champions, described as a celebration of “the suspended instant where intention becomes action”. In sign...

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24/04/2026