The Glenfiddich whisky barrel art collection

Storm Thorgerson & his piece
If you’re in London some time between the 15th and 20th October maybe you should stop by at The Air Gallery in London to experience the Glenfiddich barrel art collection.
Glenfiddich have challenged four very different British designers, from the worlds of fashion, interiors, books and music, to create art using their [...]

Lucy Liu draws attention to Chivas 25

Earlier this week we wrote about Chivas Regal launching their Chivas 25 year old as a tribute to the first Chivas being brought into the US. Here’s actress Lucy Liu on her way into the launch party.
The smart people at Pernod Ricard launched the new whisky at a glamorous, star-studded ceremony held at the New [...]

Chivas Regal 25 year old is back after 98 years

The exclusive new Chivas Regal 25 pays homage to the first ever Chivas Regal blend, also a 25 Year Old whisky, which was shipped from Aberdeen, Scotland to New York in 1909 to satisfy the sophisticated palate of American high society. It quickly became the most talked about tipple of distinguished Americans and developed into [...]

Photo bonanza from Stockholm Whisky festival

Today I visited the Stockholm Whisky Festival. I brought the camera and did some photo blogging.
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Taste your way in to the Guiness Book of World Records with Ichiro Akuto.

The Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival is coming up this weekend. And Ichiro Akuto, grandson of Isouji Akuto who founded the distillery Hanyu, will lead you and many more in a trial to set a new World Record in mass tasting.
The world record tasting will be held at the Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival now [...]

Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival is coming up this weekend

If you’re in Stockholm Sweden this weekend or the next, then you’re in luck as the worlds largest whisky event - Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival takes place at The Factory in Nacka Strand.
The event is considered one of the worlds most important beer & whisky festivals. This year you’ll have the opportunity to find [...]

The Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival is coming up in November

The spirit of the American Whiskey Trail continues with the 2007 Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival. It takes place November 2, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the West Club Lounge at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh.
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The 2007 Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival aims to attract and engage both “whiskey” and “whisky” enthusiasts alike.
The festival will feature [...]

A limited Balvenie will be launched at The London Gathering

This new limited edition 17 year old Balvenie Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky will see the light at The London Gathering.
Crafted by the Balvenie malt master, David Stewart, the Balvenie Sherry Oak will complement the existing range of award winning Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whiskies.
This limited edition is a rare treat for any [...]

Spirits were high at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

The 2007 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival enjoyed the highest visitor numbers yet, according to a report produced this week by an independent market research team.

Some 16,000 people flocked to the area for the ninth annual event this May, up 13% on last year, bringing £600,000 to the local economy. The Festival has run annually [...]

Whisky Live has a new dress online

A new cleaner look. Easier to find what you are looking for. Integration of Google Map. Quick overview of which Whisky Live are coming up soon.
These are just some examples of things that have changed on Whiskylive.com. Why not check out the new site for your selves and compare it with the old one.

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The â€œFirst Cutâ€ from Port Charlotte - A Collectors Item?

Today, Lady Caroline Mactaggart â€“ wife of the Bruichladdich Chairman â€“ cut the first turf of the new Port Charlotte Distillery Project in an emotional ceremony on 27th May 2007. The ceremony, witnessed by 500 locals and visitors, marked the official beginning of the two year project expected to open on the [...]