The John Walker Masters’ Edition: Half a century in the making, 100 bottles in existence

Once-in-a-generation opportunity for collectors. Johnnie Walker releases its first 50 Year Old Scotch Whisky in the history of the house. The John Walker Masters’ Edition, triple-matured Scotch whisky, has a natural cask strength ABV of 43.3% and an RRP of $25,000 (US). It is available in limited, selected markets and one bottle will be auctioned at … Read more

World’s Most Valuable Whisky is estimated at £700,000-900,000

  All the appeal of Scotch whisky – the myth, the tradition and the romance – find its ultimate expression in this bottle to be offered at at Bonhams Whisky Sale in Edinburgh on 3 October. Estimated at £700,000-900,000, the extremely rare The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 60 year old was bottled in 1986 by … Read more

Blended is, certainly, better – in life, football and Scotch

Manchester United Announce Global Partnership with Chivas.
The original luxury blended Scotch whisky becomes Manchester United’s Official Global Spirits Partner.

Manchester United forward, Alexis Sanchez, smiles down the lens during a Chivas film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States
Manchester United forward, Alexis Sanchez, smiles down the lens during a Chivas film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States; photos: chivas

Chivas believes that blended is better, in life and in Scotch. Manchester United, the professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and original luxury blended Scotch whisky, Chivas, have announced a multi-year global partnership.

The partnership will mean Chivas’ portfolio of award-winning blends will be available throughout Old Trafford’s hospitality suites, becoming part of the Manchester United matchday experience. Fans will also see Chivas branding displayed on digital perimeter boards as well as throughout the stadium.

“Chivas believes in the power of blending in life, as well as in Scotch. In bringing people together to create a greater whole – which is why Chivas is proud to be the global spirits partner of Manchester United, the world’s biggest football club; and in blending ambition with generosity and using success to enrich the lives of others – which is why the Chivas Venture supports social startups with $1m in annual funding,” said the team of the luxury blended Scotch whisky.

To celebrate the partnership, Chivas has created a short film, highlighting the unique blend of characteristics included in the Manchester United team. Shot in Los Angeles during the Club’s pre-season tour, the film stars an array of Manchester United first team players revealing an often unseen side to them, showing what defines
who they are, both on and off the pitch.

Original founding brothers, James and John Chivas, blended their first drop in the basement of their store in Aberdeen, in a story that began in the 19th Century in Scotland. Chivas has since grown into a world-leading whisky brand available around the world.

Manchester United defender, Chris Smalling, celebrates in front of a wall of speakers during a Chivas film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States
Manchester United defender, Chris Smalling, celebrates in front of a wall of speakers during a Chivas film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States; photos: chivas.com
Raise a glass to the new partnership between Chivas and Manchester United during a film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States
Raise a glass to the new partnership between Chivas and Manchester United during a film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States; photos: chivas.com

Cognac’s recent strong growth is poised to continue in the coming years. Report

VS is the key driver of Cognac’s biggest volume market Cognac’s recent strong growth is poised to continue in the coming years, driven by increased consumption in the US, China and the UK, according to a joint report from just-drinks, the research portal for the global drinks industry, and the IWSR, one of the leading … Read more

The ideal spirit to enjoy while welcoming in the new Year of the Rooster

Johnnie Walker Blue Label welcomes the Lunar New Year with commemorative limited bottle offering, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rooster. The Lunar New Year is such a significant cultural holiday and Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky house is marking the occasion with its rarest blend – Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rooster. … Read more

Bond House No 1 – the exclusive collection of Glenmorangie’s vintage single malt whiskies

Glenmorangie announced the launch of its new vintage collection, Bond House No.1. Created for connoisseurs and collectors, Glenmorangie Bond House No 1 collection celebrates the most prestigious aged whisky. This exclusive collection of vintage single malt whiskies tells the story of a memorable year in the history of the Distillery. The first release in the … Read more