Scotch whisky

Catch a Glimpse of The Madison 2023 December Auction

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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This sale will be live-streamed on Madison Auction bidding platform ( www.madison-auction.com/auctions ) and the Madison Auction App (search 'Madison Auction' in your app store) at 11am on 16th.

Key Points: 
  • This sale will be live-streamed on Madison Auction bidding platform ( www.madison-auction.com/auctions ) and the Madison Auction App (search 'Madison Auction' in your app store) at 11am on 16th.
  • As the first Hong Kong based luxury lifestyle auction house, Madison Auction hosts auctions for the unique pool of high-net-worth clients from APAC and other regions.
  • In the upcoming Madison December auction, Madison have prepared 32 handbags from the top luxury brand Hermès for collectors.
  • It's Madison Auction's first time to offer two casks in our 2023 October Auction and both casks sold at their high estimations.

SAVOUR THE EXTRAORDINARY WITH JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL XORDINAIRE

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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LONDON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnnie Walker, the number one Scotch Whisky in the world[1], launched Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire - an all-new luxury whisky exclusively for travellers - at a star-studded event in the Chinese resort of Hainan last week.  

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  • These elements come together for an extraordinary finish in the new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire – the perfect gift for travellers all over the world.
  • Commenting on the launch Johnnie Walker Master Blender Emma Walker said: "Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire is an exuberance to be shared, a sumptuously smooth Scotch with a soft spice after-taste.
  • Andrew Cowan, Managing Director of Diageo Global Travel, added: "Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire marks an exciting step forward in the story of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, and it represents our most significant worldwide launch in Travel Retail to date.
  • Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire is a permanent part of the iconic Johnnie Walker portfolio of Blended Scotch Whiskies produced in limited quantities and meticulously blended in small batches to ensure its exceptional quality and rarity.

Michelin-Starred Duo Chefs Gabriel Kreuther and Charlie Mitchell Unite for DEWAR'S® Double Double Dinner in New York City

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWAR's® Blended Scotch Whisky, the world's most awarded Blended Scotch, hosted a first-of-its-kind Michelin-star dinner helmed by celebrated French Chef Gabriel Kreuther and Detroit-raised Chef Charlie Mitchell, who recently became the first African American to win a Michelin star in New York City.

Key Points: 
  • For a clever double entendre on the DEWAR's Double Double range the 'double' menu was a veritable dialogue between the duo, spoken through the pairings.
  • Japanese A5 Wagyu Steak and Blue Lobster are paired with DEWAR'S Double Double 32 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish.
  • Chef Kreuther remarked: "Collaborating with Chef Charlie Mitchell for the DEWAR's Double Double Michelin Star Dinner was a culinary exploration where French precision met New American innovation, all in perfect harmony with the nuanced layers of the DEWAR's Double Double range.
  • Chef Mitchell remarked: "Crafting the DEWAR's Double Double Michelin Star Dinner with Chef Gabriel Kreuther was a fascinating journey where we translated the intricate layers of DEWAR's Double Double range into a culinary symphony.

EL TESORO® TEQUILA ANNOUNCES NEWEST ADDITION TO THE MUNDIAL COLLECTION - EL TESORO® MUNDIAL: KNOB CREEK® RYE EDITION

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- El Tesoro de Don Felipe® Tequila, the award-winning Tequila producer from La Alteña Distillery in the Jalisco highlands of Mexico, and the third-generation Camarena distilling family, are proud to introduce the second installment of "The Mundial Collection" Limited Edition Cask Finishing Series: El Tesoro® Mundial: Knob Creek® Rye Edition. 

Key Points: 
  • The El Tesoro Mundial Collection represents a premium innovation and experimentation initiative for El Tesoro.
  • As a special one-time release, this is the first and only time El Tesoro® has been rested in Knob Creek Rye Barrels.
  • The Mundial series allows us to pursue these creative paths in tequila, and the Knob Creek® Rye edition is no different.
  • This year, El Tesoro® Mundial Collection: The Laphroaig Edition will be available alongside the El Tesoro® Mundial Collection: Knob Creek Rye Edition with updated premium gift packaging.

DEWAR'S® BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY LAUNCHES 'COLLECTOR'S SERIES' WITH 37 YEAR OLD BLENDED MALT

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWAR'S® BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY has unveiled its highest age expression released to date – DEWAR'S Double Double 37 Year Old – a rare, limited edition. The first in the brand's Collector's Series, it is one of four blended malts in the set, with each expression finished in a unique and innovative way. 

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWAR'S® BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY has unveiled its highest age expression released to date – DEWAR'S Double Double 37 Year Old – a rare, limited edition.
  • DEWAR'S Double Double 37 Year Old is the first in the collection, honoring the whisky-making traditions of Speyside.
  • A blended malt – it was made from a combination of single malt whiskies – it has been finished in Oloroso sherry casks that once held AULTMORE® Single Malt, a Speyside whisky.
  • Double Double 37 is the latest addition to this award-winning range, which already includes the acclaimed Double Double 21 Year Old, 27 Year Old, and 32 Year Old, with Double Double 32 Year Old named World's Best Whisky by the International Whisky Competition in 2020.

Keepers of the Quaich USA Gala Will Feature Outlander Star Sam Heughan

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keepers of the Quaich USA Chapter (KOTQUSA.org), the American arm of the Blair Castle-headquartered Scotch whisky society, today announced that Outlander star, philanthropist and founder of The Sassenach Scotch whisky, Sam Heughan, will be the keynote speaker for the Gala at a private members club in Manhattan on October 4, 2023.

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  • Outlander star Sam Heughan is keynote speaker at Keepers of the Quaich USA Gala on October 4, 2023 in NYC.
  • The Keepers of the Quaich was started in 1988 at the society's spiritual home at Blair Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
  • There are approximately 300 Keepers and Masters of the Quaich in the United States.
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BACARDÍ® Rum Inaugurates System to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half.

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  • Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half.
  • Bacardi marked the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the world’s largest premium rum distillery located in Cataño, Puerto Rico.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The new CHP system replaces heavy fuel oil with propane gas which shifts the site to even cleaner energy.
  • The 50% reduction in BACARDÍ rum’s GHG emissions is a significant step in reducing emissions globally for the family-owned company.

NEW ASSOCIATION LAUNCHED TO PROTECT CASK WHISKY CUSTOMERS AND UPHOLD THE REPUTATION OF THE SCOTCH INDUSTRY

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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By setting best practices in cask whisky ownership and sale, the Association aims to protect cask whisky customers and the wider whisky industry.

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  • By setting best practices in cask whisky ownership and sale, the Association aims to protect cask whisky customers and the wider whisky industry.
  • Chairman of the Advisory Board and spokesman for the CWA Colin Hampden-White says the Association's goal is to uphold the overall reputation of the Scotch whisky industry.
  • "The Cask Whisky Association exists to protect private customers from unscrupulous business practices and traders and safeguard independent bottlers from over-inflated pricing," Colin says, adding: "Our Members are committed to, and will provide guidance on, best practice."
  • That's why I think certification and licensing is so important; the Cask Whisky Association provides a quality hallmark for people looking to buy and invest in whisky.

JOHNNIE WALKER LAUNCHES BLUE LABEL ELUSIVE UMAMI

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnnie Walker, the world's number one Scotch Whisky brand1, today unveils Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami - a pioneering expression inspired by the enigmatic flavor also known as the fifth taste. 

Key Points: 
  • Johnnie Walker reveals new limited edition capturing the elusive taste of Umami, in first-of-a-kind collaboration with renowned Chef Kei Kobayashi
    NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnnie Walker, the world's number one Scotch Whisky brand1, today unveils Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami - a pioneering expression inspired by the enigmatic flavor also known as the fifth taste.
  • Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Emma Walker, says: "When we set out to create Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami, it wasn't just a blending experience, but a gastronomic exploration.
  • Encapsulating that alluring flavor through Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami allows you to immerse your palate in an exquisite Scotch Whisky of subtle richness."
  • Julie Bramham, Global Brand Director of Johnnie Walker, says: "This limited edition release represents our commitment to push the boundaries of what's possible in whisky – and Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami does just that.

Maureen Robinson Named As New Kentucky Owl Master Blender

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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BARDSTOWN, Ky., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kentucky Owl, an ultra-premium award-winning bourbon and rye whiskey brand within the Stoli Group portfolio, is proud to announce the appointment of Maureen Robinson as their new Master Blender, who takes over the reins from John Rhea following his retirement after a long and industrious career. This appointment marks an exciting time for the brand as they bring in their first female Master Blender, who will provide an exciting perspective from Scotland to craft high quality signature bourbon and rye whiskeys.

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  • "I'm really looking forward to my new career venture into the bourbon industry and, as the first female master blender at Kentucky Owl, I look forward to being a role model for aspiring women who have a passion for whiskey making," says Maureen Robinson.
  • "I'm really looking forward to my new career venture into the bourbon industry and, as the first female master blender at Kentucky Owl, I look forward to being a role model for aspiring women who have a passion for whiskey making," says Maureen Robinson.
  • Stoli Group, a leading global ultra-premium spirits and wine company, purchased Kentucky Owl in 2017.
  • Dedman in 1879, the Kentucky Owl Bardstown distillery went dark during the Prohibition era and remained dormant until the brand was revived in 2014.