John Glaser Dips Into LMDW's Scotch Whisky Archive To Craft 'Blend Of Blends' Anthology Metablend

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American midwesterner John Glaser is best known for being the founder of Compass Box, hailed for its unusually creative approach towards blending Scotch malt and grain whiskies and presenting them in meaningfully labelled expressions. It successfully created a niche in very collectible blended Scotch whisky at a time when the market seemed to be drunk on single malts. La Maison du Whisky has had a

Le Salon du Rhum de Guyane passe la troisième

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Les 3 et 4 octobre 2026, l'Hôtel Loubère de Cayenne accueille la troisième édition du Salon du Rhum de Guyane : une vingtaine de maisons, trois villages, masterclasses et 2 000 visiteurs attendus.

2XO Teams With The Sugarhill Gang For Rapper’s Delight Bourbon

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2XO’s latest Collectibles release, called Rapper’s Delight - The Hip-Hop Blend, pairs Dixon Dedman’s blending expertise with one of hip-hop’s most iconic songs.

Habitation Velier's Discovered Two New Islands! Meet Its New Vanuatu & Fiji Rum Debuts In LMDW's 2026 Catalouge

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Conceived by the godfather of independent bottled premium rums Luca Gargano, Habitation Velier is popular for its didactic range of traditionally made rums that feature the actual pot stills used, technical details on fermentation and congener levels and aging conditions. Every year, rum fans working through La Maison du Whisky's catalogue of exclusive releases can count on a clutch of Habitation

Rosemaund debuts The Director’s Cut 10yo English single malt

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The latest bottling from Herefordshire’s Rosemaund Farm Whisky is the brand’s first expression available to purchase without entering a ballot.

Brown-Forman CEO: US whiskey demise 'exaggerated'

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The CEO of Brown-Forman has played down the demise of American whiskey, stating that “interest is very high” despite declining sales.

Colombian distillery workers without homes after earthquake

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Picciotto Distilling Company has said 10 of its workers have been left without homes following last month's earthquake in Colombia.

The Pinnacle Guide upgrades seven bars to two-pin status

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The first renewal of The Pinnacle Guide ratings saw all 33 bars named in the 2024 list retain their awards, with six UK venues gaining an additional pin.

Captain Morgan's Tailgate Tour hits six US cities

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Diageo-owned rum brand Captain Morgan will host tailgate pre-game parties in six US cities ahead of American football matches.

DistilNews Daily #1035

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Mizunara belge, rhum bio tahitien, Benromach tout sherry, crise profonde du Cognac, single malt anglais vendu sans tirage au sort, Laphroaig de 35 ans, gin en 'permacrise', Martini chez Lidl, Wondrich à Paris, Pinnacle Guide revu, whisky ou whiskey, ... et plus.

These Two Scottish Gins Just Earned One Of The World’s Toughest Food And Drink Honors

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Great Glen Inverness Gin and Seven Crofts Fisherman’s Strength Gin were the only two gins to receive three stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards, the highest rating handed out by the Guild of Fine Food’s annual competition.

Sub Sahara

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A new report by IWSR suggests that Sub-Saharan Africa represents “one of the most compelling long-term growth opportunities” in drinks. But how can producers overcome “structural volatility” and a market crowded with local products? db dives into the findings. Sub-Saharan Africa, which includes markets such as South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, represents a sizable […]

Zamora Company makes international leadership hires

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Licor 43 owner Zamora Company has appointed directors in North and Latin America as it looks to accelerate growth in both markets.

Dos Hombres adds reposado to Tequila lineup

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Breaking Bad stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston have released a reposado as their second Dos Hombres Tequila.

Desi Daru lands in Italy

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British-Indian vodka brand Desi Daru has partnered with Drinksnova to launch its two expressions in Italy.

David Wondrich vous donne RDV à Paris au Harry's Bar !

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Le 10 septembre, David Wondrich sera au Harry's New York Bar à Paris pour le lancement de son tout dernier ouvrage, "La grande histoire des cocktails". Dédicaces, échanges et drinks en partenariat avec Maison Ferrand, une occasion unique de rencontrer en personne le célèbre historien du cocktail !

13 Premium Vodkas For The End Of Summer

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Vodka is having a moment. Thirteen bottles built on real provenance: heritage barley, single-estate rye, sweet potato, whey and peas.

LMDW’s Artist Series Launches Rum Debut With Martinique's Neisson, Ft Single-Parcel Rhum, Mizunara & Cognac Casks

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La Maison du Whisky's Artist Series (not to be confused with the Artist Collective) is the French spirits specialist's flagship annual collection of high-end independent bottlings beloved by spirits collectors. Since launch in 2011, there's been fifteen editions. Lining all these bottles up on a shelf would make for a nice exhibition in itself as each edition brings us cask strength spirits dresse

Indian tailwinds, Scotch headwinds: the shifting fortunes of travel retail spirits

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While Scotch brands are having to work harder to convert Asian travellers, Indian whiskies are thriving at home airports and eyeing overseas expansion, writes Joe Bates Over the past decade travel retail drinks promotions have been transformed. Classic promotional activity in airport shops was predominantly price driven, relying on straightforward discounts, volume-driving deals like buy-one-get-o

Whisky Live Paris 2026 – what to expect at this year’s show

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Whisky Live Paris returns this September, bringing together producers, industry professionals and spirits enthusiasts for three days of tastings, launches and events.

Tilaknagar Industries invests £1.72m in Black Tiger Distilleries

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Indian alcoholic beverage company Tilaknagar Industries (TI) has entered India’s tequila category through a strategic investment in Black Tiger Distilleries (BTD) for ₹22 crore (£1.72m).

Highballs Get A Glow-Up, Giving Summer Spritzes A Run For Their Money

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Highballs have made a comeback, as today’s drinking trends emphasize quality over quantity, favoring lighter, lower-alcohol cocktails that can be easily made at home.

A Portofino, poco prima del borgo, nascosta nella costa, c’è una spiaggetta magica che si chiama Niasca. Da lì è partito...

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A Portofino, poco prima del borgo, nascosta nella costa, c’è una spiaggetta magica che si chiama Niasca. Da lì è partito tutto. Terre dimenticate e poi recuperate, preziosa frutta locale, addolcita appena con zucchero di canna, infusi fatti a mano. È così che nascono le bibite Niasca. Dagli iconici Chinotto, Limonata e Mandarinata, fino a Festivo, l’aperitivo analcolico ispirato ai profumi del Med

DistilNews Daily #1034

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Bourbon fini au Cognac, tequila d'altitude, trio de Madère à £37 350, Américains qui boivent moins, résultats en repli, l'Inde devant la Chine, seigle canadien sous pression, whisky le plus admiré, blended fumé millésimé, bars français distingués, ... et plus.

Brown-Forman sales fall as Tequila brands struggle

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Brown-Forman has reported a 1% decline in first-quarter sales as weakness in its Tequila portfolio and challenging conditions in developed markets weighed on performance. Growth in ready-to-drink products and the launch of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Blackberry helped offset some of the pressure.

Afrique du Sud : une publicité pour un whisky choque sur fond d’apartheid

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Une publicité pour un whisky, faisant référence à la marche historique des femmes contre l’apartheid en Afrique du Sud en 1956, a choqué les familles des protagonistes qui dénoncent l’utilisation de l’histoire comme argument marketing.

Fielden Whisky kickstarts targeted Asia push

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Fielden Whisky is bottling the English countryside and setting sail for eastern shores, reports Rebecca Lo, as the brand prepares to enter Asia-Pacific for the first time.

Blanton’s Marks 20 Years Of Exclusives With LMDW With 5 Gemstone-Inspired Single Cask Bourbons For LMDW’s 2026 Collection

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Blanton's Bourbon's famous horse has been running the La Maison du Whisky track for a long time. LMDW began working with Blanton's in France in 1995. Then in 2006, Blanton's became a fixture of LMDW's Créations Catalogue - a large annual collection of coveted limited releases and LMDW-exclusive cask selections from important producers around the world. 2026, thus, marks 20 years of exclusive Blant

Octomore’s Super Heavily Peated Scotch Whiskies Are Back For 2026

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The Octomore series produces some of the most heavily peated Scotch whisky in the world. But there's an elegance beyond the smoke.

Mars Whisky's Tsunuki Single Cask Set Pits Tsunuki Aging Against Yakushima For La Maison Du Whisky's 2026 Collection

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Mars Whisky is made by Hombo Shuzo, a family company founded in 1902. La Maison du Whisky's partnership with Mars began in 2015, after it encountered the brand through Japanese whisky importer, Number One Drinks. Mars's Tsunuki Distillery opened in 2016, on the former site of a shochu distillery in southern Kyushu. The most recognisable building is a black 26-metre tower that looms over the ground