Whisky

Woodford Reserve

Derby Edition No 147

Kentucky is world-famous primarily for two things: for its passion for derby and for its dedication to producing the finest bourbon. For years, the two have been closely intertwined not only locally but also culturally.

Woodford Reserve, which has been produced since 1812 in what is historically the first and also the smallest distillery in America, is the main sponsor of the legendary Kentucky Derby. The horse race takes place annually on the first Saturday ... Read more...

Former whiskey world power

Irish Whiskey - a Giant Returns

In the last century, it seemed as if there was only one direction for Irish whiskey: downhill. But now the former world whiskey power is well on its way to regaining its former greatness - even if its neighbour from Scotland will hardly be able to be toppled from its throne.

A comeback can only be celebrated by those who, after a period of rest, can build on the success of days long gone. Thanks to growth figures in the multi-digit percentage range and the number of distilleries that have ... Read more ...

From a first fill ex-bourbon cask

The first single malt whisky from Uri

On 14 November 2015, the first single malt whisky from Uri was distilled by Urs Lüthy from a mash from the Stiär Biär microbrewery.

After a maturing period of five years, the whisky made from pure spring water from Uri has now been bottled. The dream of the five founding members of the Whisky Club Uri and their now approx. 50 ... Read more...

Inspired by the River Spey

The Macallan Edition No. 6

The latest single malt whisky is only available in a limited edition and is inspired by the natural wonders of The Macallan Estate and the River Spey.

Edition No.6 is matured in sherry casks made from a combination of American and European oak. The result is a multi-faceted whisky with aromas of fresh fruit, nutmeg ... Read more...

For the 180th anniversary

Glen Grant launches "Arboralis

The name Arboralis is derived from Latin and means "the light from within the trees", inspired by the ancient, tall trees that line the distillery's Victorian gardens.

The whisky is matured in traditional "Dunnage Warehouses" in former bourbon and Spanish sherry oak casks. With the creation of The Glen Grant Arboralis, master distiller Dennis Malcolm combines the storied past of the ... Read more...

Committed to the American style

Swiss whiskey made from rye, maize and co.

While Swiss whisky distilleries initially focused on single malts, many a cask store is now maturing whiskies that are oriented towards the American style. Some producers already have a "bourbon" or a "rye" on offer, while others are expecting the first bottlings in the next few months.

The production of whisk(e)y takes time. A lot of time. Big investments and risks are associated with each filled barrel - even more so if you don't have hundreds of years of experience with ... Read more ...

Highest Whisky Distillery

Orma opens whisky distillery on Corvatsch 3303 m a.s.l.

On 10 October, the highest whisky distillery in the world opens on Corvatsch. The Swiss whisky manufacturer Orma, in cooperation with Corvatsch AG, will offer a unique experience at 3303 metres above sea level from December. Guided tours and tastings with spectacular views will bring visitors closer to the liquid gold.

At the top station of the Corvatsch, work has been going on for the past few months to set a record: The Grisons entrepreneurs Rinaldo Willy and Pascal Mittner realised their dream of the world's highest whisky distillery here. ... Read more ...

Whisky from the paper bottle

Plastic Free Bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label

Diageo is launching the first plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle. In partnership with venture management company Pilote Lite and the co-founding of Pulpex Limited, packaging is to become more sustainable.

Pulpex Limited also involves companies such as Unilever and PepsiCo, which plan to launch their own branded paper bottles in 2021. The bottles will be made from pulp to ... Read more...

The Gull Coldbrew & Cream Liqueur
The Gull Coldbrew & Cream Liqueur

The trio is complete

The collaboration between Mövenpick Switzerland and the Appenzell whisky makers has led to another merger. The trio of The Gull is now complete with the new variant "Coldbrew & Cream Liqueur" is now complete.

All three varieties of The Gull are produced and bottled in small batches at the foot of the Alpstein by master distiller Thomas Gregor and his whisky team. Only when the Appenzeller Säntis Malt Whisky ... Read more...

Douglas Laing's Epicurean St. Moritz Edition
Under the sign of the cylinder

Douglas Laing's Epicurean St. Moritz Edition

The officially licensed Douglas Laing Epicurean St.Moritz Edition is here! It was created at the Blending Session on 27 November 2019 at the Pot Still Bar, Basel.

There is still good news: The officially licensed Douglas Laing Epicurean St.Moritz edition is here! Created by Swiss whisky geeks in the blending session on 27 November 2019 in the Pot Still ... Read more ...

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