Tequila
Mezcal: an essential guide to Mexico’s agave spirit
What mezcal is, how it is made, how it differs from tequila, and why this Mexican agave spirit goes far beyond the familiar smoky cliché.
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Whisky
Royal Salute Small Batch: Scottish luxury for Asian travel retail
Royal Salute strengthens its presence in Asian duty free with a small-batch Scotch whisky collection finished in distinctive casks.
Whisky
The Collective 34 Year Old: luxury Speyside whisky reaches Indian duty free
ABD Maestro debuts The Collective with a 34-year-old Speyside single malt, linked to Macallan distillery and aimed at collectors in travel retail.
Whisky
Maker’s Mark brings Kentucky bourbon to urban art in travel retail
Maker’s Mark’s new Artist Series – City Edition turns several international cities into collectible labels, available exclusively at selected airports.
Whisky
Glenfiddich Strengthens Travel Retail with The Voyager Collection
The Speyside distillery introduces a permanent range for international airports, focused on cask finishes and the evolving character of single malt whisky.
Whisky
Nikka Brings Back Miyagikyo Single Malt 10 Years
The Japanese single malt Miyagikyo 10 Years returns to the market after years away, amid a gradual recovery for Japanese whiskies with age statements.
Rum
Ron Matusalem Sublime Kiku: Rum Finished in Sake Casks
The Dominican house expands its Sublime collection with Kiku, a high-end rum finished in Japanese junmai sake casks.
Articles
IWSC 2026: Top-Rated Spirits and Key Trends
The IWSC 2026 spirits results point to a more global, technical and diverse market, with rum, gin, mezcal, whisky and liqueurs taking centre stage.
Whisky
Jack Daniel’s Halo MK1: Tennessee Whiskey with Formula 1 DNA
Jack Daniel’s and McLaren take their partnership into collector territory with Halo MK1, a high-proof Tennessee whiskey inspired by Formula 1 design.
Articles
Differences Between Single Malt, Blended and Single Grain
Your favourite whisky label may say Single Malt, Blended or Single Grain. All three can produce outstanding whiskies, but the differences between them matter.
Wine
Louis Roederer Relaunches the Legendary Cristal 2008
The Reims maison presents a new release of Cristal 2008, a landmark vintage for understanding the tension, depth and ageing potential of this prestige champagne.
Tequila
How to Enjoy Fine Tequila Without Reaching for a Shot
100% agave tequila deserves to be tasted slowly, with the right glass, proper temperature, aromas, small sips and pairings that respect its character.