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India Could Surpass US as Top Scotch Import Market Thanks to Tariff Cuts Original
Indian National flag (Tri-Color) waves during Jashn-e-Chillai Kalan Program at Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, India on 15 December 2021. (Photo: Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto via AP) India could overtake the United States as the world’s largest Scotch whisky market by export value as lower import duties and rising demand for premium spirits fuel growth, according to the Scotch Whisky Association.
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026
Distiller Brown-Forman Shively Distillery Bottler Old Forester Distilling Co. ABV 48.5% Age 11 Years Price $100 to $199.99 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 is the 26th release in the annual series, made at the Brown-Forman distillery in Shively, Kentucky. It uses Old Forester's mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley and was aged 11 years in 212 barrels from the third floor of Warehouse B. It's bottled at 97 proof (48.5% ABV) and has a suggested retail price of $199.99.
Years Original Pilsner Non-Alcoholic Lager
Distiller Undisclosed Bottler Years Beer ABV 0.5% Age NAS Price $1 to $29.99 Years Original Pilsner is a non-alcoholic pilsner from Years Beer, a brand founded in 2024 and brewed in the Midwest. It is made with water, barley, hops and yeast, with Zuper Saazer noble hops giving floral and lightly herbal notes. It is under 0.5% ABV and a six-pack sells for around $13.99.
Jack Daniel’s Is Known for Its Tennessee Whiskeys. How Good Is Its Single Malt? Original
Jack Daniel’s may be known for its Tennessee whiskeys (and rye whiskeys), to a lesser extent. But the Tennessee distilling giant has quietly been dipping its toes into the burgeoning category of American single malt for several years now.
Penelope Bourbon Pledges $250,000 to Cancer Nonprofit With New FCancer Release Original
Penelope Bourbon is pledging $250,000 to cancer-focused nonprofit FCancer as the whiskey brand marks the fifth anniversary of their partnership with the release of a limited-edition bourbon and American malt whiskey blend. Penelope Bourbon FCancer Batch 5 is a 6-year-old whiskey bottled at 101 proof. It is available at select retailers nationwide this month for a suggested retail price of $79.99, while supplies last.
Heineken Ordered to Pay Greek Beer Rival $125 Million in Damages Original
Heineken Tennis Theme Series Event on Oct. 6 in Shanghai, China. (Photo: Costfoto/NurPhoto via AP) Heineken has been ordered by a Dutch court to pay €111 million ($125 million) in damages and interest to Greek brewer Macedonian Thrace Brewery over anticompetitive conduct in Greece, though the Dutch beer giant plans to appeal, Reuters reported Wednesday. The ruling stems from conduct by Heineken’s Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery, in the country’s beer market between 1998 and 2014.
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Rye (2026)
Distiller Jack Daniel's Bottler Jack Daniel's ABV Varies% Age 10 Years Price $60 to $99.99 Released in October 2026, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Rye is a single-barrel barrel-proof Tennessee rye whiskey. The barrels bottled for this release were matured in rickhouses atop Coy Hill, the highest elevation point at the Lynchburg, Tennessee distilling campus. This release marks the first time a rye whiskey aged on Coy Hill has been bottled as a single-barrel release.
Trump Administration Sued Over 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Including Alcohol Original
President Donald Trump responds to reporters upon arrival on Marine One at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) The Trump administration is facing a lawsuit challenging its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including alcohol, with the plaintiffs arguing that the president exceeded his authority by imposing the duties without congressional approval.
What Are the Best Waters in the World? Winners Announced at the Inaugural Water Choice Awards Original
The Daily Pour has named the winners of the inaugural Water Choice Awards. A panel of five judges tasted 49 entries across seven categories, from still mineral water to coconut water, and awarded 9 Double Golds, 16 Golds, 18 Silvers and 6 Bronzes. Three Bays, Lava’s Mineral Water, One Tree Mineral Water, mainelove, Freya Water, Larkfire Wild Water Sparkling, Free Bird Southern Sparkling Spring Water, Mount Warning Mineral Water and Splendor Water took Double Gold.
Jack Daniel’s 2026 Coy Hill Rye Debuts at $89.99 Original
On Tuesday, Jack Daniel’s announced the release of a 10-year-old, barrel-proof rye whiskey drawn from barrels aging on Coy Hill, the highest elevation point at the Lynchburg, Tennessee, distillery. The limited-edition Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Rye is available now at select retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $89.99 per 700-milliliter bottle.
Spirits Giant Diageo Says It Is ‘Sincerely Sorry’ for Pollution Incident That Killed Thousands of Fish Original
In this photo illustration, the Diageo company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo: Piotr Swat / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Diageo has apologized after a chemical spill from one of its Scottish distilleries devastated a stretch of river in Moray, killing thousands of fish and other wildlife. Caustic soda from Diageo’s Cardhu distillery entered Knockando Burn, a tributary of the River Spey, in May.
Charli XCX’s Extra Dirty Martini
Charli XCX's Extra Dirty Martini recipe was developed as part of her partnership with Absolut Vodka, which was announced Oct. 20. 2 oz Absolut Vodka ¾ oz Olive Brine ¼ oz Dry Vermouth 3 green olives For Garnish Place a martini glass in the freezer to chill. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes. Pour in Absolut vodka, dry vermouth and olive brine. Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon until it is ice cold and well-chilled. Strain and pour into your chilled martini glass.
Charli XCX Inks Deal to Become the Face of Absolut Vodka Original
Absolut Vodka and Charli XCX are teaming up for a two-year partnership that will include limited-edition releases, collectible items, custom glassware and fan events. The deal brings the vodka brand together with the influential pop star, whose hit 2024 album “brat” won Best Dance/Electronic Album at the Grammy Awards. The partnership will invite fans to help influence future collaborations, according to Absolut.
Chris Hemsworth’s Archie Rose Whisky Range Launches in the US Original
Australian distillery Archie Rose is bringing three whiskies to the U.S. for the first time, with prices starting at $39.99. The launch includes the distillery’s award-winning rye malt and single malt whiskies, along with Australian Original Whisky, a new blend of the two. The range arrives at U.S. retailers beginning Friday, Oct. 23, following actor Chris Hemsworth’s move to become a co-owner of Archie Rose in August.
Bowmore Launches 20-Year-Old Scotch Collection Alongside NYC Design Studio Snarkitecture Original
Bowmore is launching a pair of 20-year-old single malt Scotch whiskies created in collaboration with New York design studio Snarkitecture. The first release, Bowmore Captivo Oak Voyage, arrives in the U.S. in November with a suggested retail price of $350. The second, Bowmore Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit, will debut in select travel retail markets later this year.
Beam Announces 2026 Return of Knob Creek 21 Year Old Bourbon Original
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is bringing back Knob Creek 21 Year Old bourbon, the oldest expression in the history of the distillery. The limited release will return to retailers nationwide at a suggested retail price of $249.99 per 750-milliliter bottle. First released in October 2025, Knob Creek 21 Year Old is bottled at 100 proof after more than two decades of aging in barrels.
Booker’s Latest Batch of High-Proof Bourbon Is Named After Booker Noe’s Voice Original
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. has unveiled its third Booker’s Bourbon release of 2026, Southern Thunder Batch, a 127.3-proof bourbon inspired by the booming voice of the late Booker Noe. The limited release carries a suggested retail price of $99.99. The batch is composed of barrels from five production dates and five warehouses. The youngest barrels in the blend were aged for 7 years, 8 months and 14 days.
Stillman’s Sonder Bourbon 10 Years
Distiller MGP Bottler Dancing Goat Distillery ABV 47% Age 10 Years Price $60 to $99.99 Stillman's Sonder Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 10-year-old bourbon distilled at MGP in Indiana and finished, blended and bottled at Dancing Goat Distillery in Cambridge, Wisconsin. It was aged in both Andean and American oak barrels, with several components double-oaked, and spoon-proofed with distilled water over six months before bottling at 47% ABV. It retails for $70 per 750ml bottle.
Uncle Nearest saga continues as founder Fawn Weaver fights to delay sale
A federal judge has given the lender and court-appointed receiver overseeing Uncle Nearest until Monday to respond to founder Fawn Weaver's request to delay the sale of the whiskey company's main assets while she appeals the decision that placed the business under a receivership, the Moore County Observer reported Friday. In an order issued Thursday, U.S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley Jr. set a fast schedule for the two sides to submit their arguments.
Uncle Nearest Saga Continues as Founder Fawn Weaver Fights to Delay Sale Original
A federal judge has given the lender and court-appointed receiver overseeing Uncle Nearest until Monday to respond to founder Fawn Weaver’s request to delay the sale of the whiskey company’s main assets while she appeals the decision that placed the business under a receivership, the Moore County Observer reported Friday. In an order issued Thursday, U.S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley Jr. set a fast schedule for the two sides to submit their arguments.
Germany to raise taxes on spirits and sparkling wine by 20%
Germany plans to raise taxes on spirits, sparkling wine and “alcopops” (low-ABV ready-to-drink cocktails) by 20% starting in 2027 as the government seeks to increase revenue and offset healthcare costs, according to Reuters The increases are part of a broader tax push that also includes higher tobacco duties and a new levy on sugary soft drinks. Beer and still wine will be exempt from the planned alcohol tax increases.
Germany to Raise Taxes on Spirits and Sparkling Wine by 20%
The German flag flutters on a campsite May 27, 2017, at the Ruhr in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany. (Photo: Ralf Hirschberger/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images) Germany plans to raise taxes on spirits, sparkling wine and “alcopops” (low-ABV ready-to-drink cocktails) by 20% starting in 2027 as the government seeks to increase revenue and offset healthcare costs, according to Reuters.
Cavinder Twins Join Azúcar Tequila as Creative Directors for Canned Margarita Launch
Haley and Hanna Cavinder, the twin sisters and former college basketball players known for their social media presence and business ventures, have joined Azúcar Tequila as creative directors as the brand launches canned margaritas in Dallas and Austin, the brand announced Thursday. The new ready-to-drink line comes in three flavors: Classic Lime, Spicy Lime and Passion Fruit. Each 5.5% ABV can contains 180 calories and is made with 100% blue agave blanco tequila, real fruit and agave nectar.
Cavinder Twins Join Azúcar Tequila as Creative Directors for Canned Margarita Launch
Haley and Hanna Cavinder, the twin sisters and former college basketball players known for their social media presence and business ventures, have joined Azúcar Tequila as creative directors as the brand launches canned margaritas in Dallas and Austin, the brand announced Thursday.
Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon (2026)
Distiller Garrison Brothers Distillery Bottler Garrison Brothers Distillery ABV 70.5% Age NAS Price $200+ Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 12th Edition is a cask strength Texas straight bourbon made at Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas. It uses a mash bill of 74% corn, 15% wheat and 11% malted barley, and is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 141 proof (70.5% ABV). About 16,000 bottles were produced, and it carries a suggested retail price of $249.99.
Campari Chairman Faces Trial Request Over $1.45 Billion Tax Evasion Allegations Original
The Campari logo is seen on a building Feb. 2 in Palermo, Italy. (Photo: Cristian Bonaviri/NurPhoto via AP) Italian prosecutors have requested a trial for Campari Chairman Luca Garavoglia over alleged tax evasion involving €1.29 billion ($1.45 billion), Reuters reported Thursday. Prosecutors in Monza, northern Italy, have also requested a trial for Giovanni Berto, legal representative of Lagfin, the Luxembourg-based family holding company that controls Campari.
Campari Chairman Faces Trial Request Over $1.45 Billion Tax Evasion Allegations
Italian prosecutors have requested a trial for Campari Chairman Luca Garavoglia over alleged tax evasion involving €1.29 billion ($1.45 billion), Reuters reported Thursday. Prosecutors in Monza, northern Italy, have also requested a trial for Giovanni Berto, legal representative of Lagfin, the Luxembourg-based family holding company that controls Campari. A judge will decide whether the case proceeds to trial or is dismissed following a preliminary hearing.
Old Forester Kicks Off New Tribute Series With a 12-Year Bourbon Bottled in a Historically Inspired Decanter
On Thursday, Old Forester unveiled the Tribute Series, a new annual premium, age-stated release. The inaugural 2026 edition is a 12-year-old bourbon bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV). It is available beginning Thursday in limited quantities at select retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $299.99. The bourbon comes in a collectible bottle inspired by Old Forester’s holiday decanter collection.
Old Forester Kicks Off New Tribute Series With a 12-Year Bourbon Bottled in a Historically Inspired Decanter
David Morrow Thu, October 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google On Thursday, Old Forester unveiled the Tribute Series, a new annual premium, age-stated release. The inaugural 2026 edition is a 12-year-old bourbon bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV). It is available beginning Thursday in limited quantities at select retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $299.99.
Old Forester Tribute Series 2026 Release Aged 12 Years
Distiller Old Forester Bottler Old Forester ABV 55% Age 12 Years Price $200+ The 2026 Old Forester Tribute Series is a new annual, age-stated release from Brown-Forman’s Old Forester. The inaugural edition is a 12-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV). It is blended from the brand’s "highest age-stated stock" rather than single-barrel or single-lot selections, with future releases to be bottled between 110 and 125 proof.
American Whiskey Mega-Producer MGP Ingredients Rebrands as Sempreon, Changes Stock Ticker to CASK
MGP Ingredients will rebrand as Sempreon on Nov. 2 and change its Nasdaq ticker symbol from MGPI to CASK, bringing its branded spirits, distilling and specialty ingredients businesses under a new corporate identity. The Atchison, Kansas-based company, is best known for its enormous Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery, which produces some of the most whiskey in the […] MGP Ingredients will rebrand as Sempreon on Nov.
Old Fitzgerald Bourbon and Jonathan Adler Release $425 Backgammon Set Original
Old Fitzgerald Bourbon and designer Jonathan Adler have teamed up on a limited-edition backgammon set priced at $425, bringing the Kentucky whiskey brand’s signature green and brass details to the classic board game. The Jonathan Adler x Old Fitzgerald Backgammon Set is available now through the Heaven Hill Distillery Shop, with select quantities also offered through Adler’s website. Orders placed by Dec.
Still Austin Opens 15,000-Square-Foot Music and Cocktail Venue Original
(Photos: Collin Findlay/Still Austin) On Wednesday, Still Austin Whiskey Co. announced the official opening of The Still Austin Quarter, a 15,000-square-foot live music, food and cocktail destination in South Austin. The venue will hold its public grand opening Nov. 5 with live performances by Shakey Graves and DJ Adrian Quesada. Located at 4211 Willow Springs Road in The Yard development, The Still Austin Quarter features four spaces: the Atrium, Vinyl Lounge, Music Room and a private event space.
Bib & Tucker Turns Its Tennessee Whiskey History Into a Monopoly Game Original
Bib & Tucker Bourbon on Wednesday unveiled a limited-edition Monopoly board game inspired by the Tennessee whiskey brand, with prices starting at $29.99. The game is available exclusively through ReserveBar, with an optional bundle that includes a bottle of Bib & Tucker The Classic Six bourbon for $74.99. Created in partnership with Hasbro, MONOPOLY: Bib & Tucker Collector’s Edition reworks the classic board game around the brand’s turn-of-the-century American theme.
Vodka billionaire accuses Putin of plot to steal his empire
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Kraken Rum Unveils ‘VisionQuest’ Bottle Ahead of Marvel Series Premiere Original
Kraken Black Spiced Rum is teaming up with Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest” for a limited-edition bottle and a themed cocktail kit timed to the series’ debut on Disney+ on Wednesday. The collaboration features a 750-milliliter bottle with a digital glitch-inspired label covered in computer coding, designed around the new Marvel series. The special-edition bottle is intended as a collectible for fans of the franchise.
Vodka Billionaire Accuses Putin of Plot to Steal His Empire Original
This is a display of Stolichnaya Vodka from Russia in a Total Wine and More store Feb. 27, 2022, in University Park, Florida. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Stoli vodka owner Yuri Shefler has accused former Latvian Prime Minister Andris Šķēle of attempting to seize control of his spirits business in an alleged effort linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Šķēle has denied the allegations, calling them baseless and slanderous.
Inside Aberlour’s New 21 and 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
Aberlour is adding a 21 Year Old and a 25 Year Old to its permanent lineup of whiskies, the oldest age statements the Speyside distillery has made part of its core range. Both will release annually in small batches, available at select retailers worldwide following their debuts at Whisky Live Paris at the end of September. Aberlour 21 Year Old is bottled at 48% ABV and is priced at €270 ($300). The 25 Year Old is bottled at cask strength, 50.8% ABV in this first batch, and costs €650 ($725).
Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 11 Year 2026 Edition
Distiller James B. Beam Distilling Co. Bottler James B. Beam Distilling Co. ABV 62.8% Age 11 Years Price $60 to $99.99 Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 11 Year 2026 Edition is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey produced at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. campus in Clermont, Kentucky. It was distilled and barreled in spring 2014 from a mashbill of approximately 51% rye, then matured for 11 years across three separate warehouses before being bottled unfiltered at cask strength.
Inside Aberlour’s New 21 and 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
Aberlour is adding a 21 Year Old and a 25 Year Old to its permanent lineup of whiskies, the oldest age statements the Speyside distillery has made part of its core range. Both will release annually in small batches, available at select retailers worldwide following their debuts at Whisky Live Paris at the end of September. Aberlour 21 Year Old is bottled at 48% ABV and is priced at €270 ($300). The 25 Year Old is bottled at cask strength, 50.8% ABV in this first batch, and costs €650 ($725).
Inside Aberlour’s New 21 and 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
David Morrow Mon, October 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM EDT 6 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Aberlour is adding a 21 Year Old and a 25 Year Old to its permanent lineup of whiskies, the oldest age statements the Speyside distillery has made part of its core range. Both will release annually in small batches, available at select retailers worldwide following their debuts at Whisky Live Paris at the end of September.
Aberlour 25 Year Old
Distiller Aberlour Bottler Aberlour ABV 50.8% Age 25 Years Price $200+ First released in September 2026, Aberlour 25 Year Old is an annual release and a permanent addition to the Speyside distillery's range. It is made from a small number of ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, and built on Aberlour's double cask maturation. It is non-chill filtered and bottled at cask strength — 50.8% ABV in this first release — so the ABV will vary by batch.
Thieves steal 30,000 bottles of wine worth $5.8 million in historic heist
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Thieves Steal 30,000 Bottles of Wine Worth $5.8 Million in Historic Heist Original
A man pours a glass of red wine on the opening day of the 44th edition of the annual International Wine and Spirits Exhibition “Vinitaly”, in Verona, northern Italy, April 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) Thieves stole about 30,000 bottles of high-end Italian wine worth an estimated $5.8 million from a winery in Tuscany, in what the producer described as the largest wine theft in Italy’s history. The theft targeted a facility operated by Marchesi Antinori near Cortona, in the province of Arezzo.
Stranahan’s Sauternes Cask
Distiller Stranahan's Distillery Bottler Stranahan's Distillery ABV 47% Age 9 Years Price $100 to $199.99 Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Sauternes Cask is an American single malt produced at Stranahan’s Distillery in Denver, Colorado, from 100% malted barley. The five-barrel blend consists of whiskey aged for four to seven years in new American oak before being finished in French oak Sauternes casks from Bordeaux, bringing the total maturation period to nine years.
A Bottle of The Macallan Scotch Just Sold for $2.8 Million at Auction Original
(Photos: Sotheby’s/The Macallan) A bottle of The Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare single malt sold for £2.125 million, or about $2.8 million, at a Sotheby’s auction in Scotland on Oct. 9, setting a new record for the expression and the highest auction price ever achieved by a bottle of whisky in U.S. dollars. The 60-year-old Scotch was distilled in 1926 and bottled in 1986. It was the headline lot at Live from The Macallan Estate, the first auction ever held at The Macallan Distillery in Speyside.
Midleton Very Rare Releases Irish Whiskey Finished in Chestnut Casks Original
Midleton Very Rare has unveiled a new Irish whiskey finished in casks made entirely from Irish sweet chestnut, marking what the brand describes as the world’s first whiskey finished in casks made from the wood. Midleton Very Rare Irish Chestnut Edition is the first release in the brand’s new Rare Wood Collection. Just 800 case equivalents will be released globally beginning Thursday, with a suggested retail price of €440 ($490).
Sazerac’s The Last Drop Is Releasing Foursquare’s Oldest Rum Ever Original
(Photo: The Last Drop Distillers) On Thursday, Sazerac’s The Last Drop Distillers unveiled a 22-year-old Barbados rum created by Foursquare Distillery owner and master distiller Richard Seale. The release, called The Last Drop Release No. 43, marks two milestones: it is the first rum in The Last Drop’s Signature Creation series and the oldest expression ever bottled by Foursquare, one of the world’s most highly regarded rum distilleries. Just 566 bottles will be available worldwide.
2XO Rapper’s Delight The Hip-Hop Blend
Distiller Undisclosed Bottler Prestige Beverage Group ABV 52% Age NAS Price $60 to $99.99 2XO Rapper’s Delight The Hip-Hop Blend is a Kentucky-sourced bourbon blended by Dixon Dedman in partnership with Prestige Beverage Group and hip-hop group The Sugarhill Gang. It combines two proprietary mash bills, with a 35% high-rye bourbon comprising 90% of the blend and an 18% moderate-rye bourbon making up the remaining 10%.
Buffalo Trace Is Turning Its Distillery Into a Halloween Experience Original
Buffalo Trace Distillery is bringing back its after-dark Halloween experience this month, with Night at the Distillery returning for a second year with more dates, new stories and additional locations across the historic Frankfort, Kentucky, property. The event runs Thursdays through Saturdays starting this week through Halloween on Oct. 31. Tickets cost $25 per person, with reservations available now.
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