Whisky
The Macallan Carta Nautica: The Atlantic as a Guiding Thread
The Macallan introduces Carta Nautica, a single malt collection shaped by the dual influence of sherry-seasoned and bourbon casks.
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Cynar: the Italian artichoke amaro winning over cocktail bars
Cynar is one of Italy’s most distinctive amaros: herbal, vegetal and bittersweet, with artichoke as its signature note and remarkable versatility in the glass.
Whisky
New Knob Creek 12 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon
Knob Creek’s new release focuses on 12-year-old bourbon bottled at cask strength, offering an intense take on classic Kentucky character.
Whisky
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Chiso 2026 Edition Arrives
The new artistic edition of Hibiki Japanese Harmony with Chiso brings together Japanese whisky, floral design and Kyoto textile tradition in a collectible bottle.
Whisky
Macallan TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask 20 Years: Key Insights
The TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask 20 Years Old edition reinforces The Macallan’s bond with sherry-seasoned casks and adds an age statement to the collection’s circular visual language.
Whisky
English whisky secures its own protected geographical indication
Official recognition of English whisky as a protected category strengthens its identity, international profile and the growing influence of its distilleries.
Whisky
Pappy Van Winkle 2026: the most sought-after bourbon returns
The annual Van Winkle collection returns with six long-aged whiskies, once again spotlighting America’s cult bourbon phenomenon.
Whisky
Johnnie Walker Gives Black Label a Sabrina Carpenter Look
The Johnnie Walker and Sabrina Carpenter collaboration brings a collector-style design to Black Label, while keeping the familiar 12-year-old Scotch unchanged.
Whisky
Ardbeg Ends Its Vintage_Y2K Series with a 25-Year-Old Single Malt
The Islay distillery presents the final Vintage_Y2K release, a 25-year-old Scotch whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in Tempranillo wine barrels.
Whisky
Four Roses Announces New Limited Edition Small Batch
The Kentucky distillery unveils a new release in its annual Limited Edition Small Batch bourbon series, defined by proprietary recipes and extended maturation.
Whisky
Jim Beam Brings Back Its Bowling Pin Decanter
The historic Kentucky house revives a bowling-inspired decanter for a 10-year-old, 100 proof bourbon, clearly aimed at collectors.
Liqueurs
Types of Brandy: From Cognac to Pisco, a Clear Guide
Brandy goes far beyond Cognac. We look at its main styles, regions and production methods to understand what lies behind every glass.