Kavalan Makes History at Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition 2025 Clinching Double ‘Best of the Best Single Malt’

TWSC Says Their Top ‘Best of the Best’ Award Has Never Been Awarded to Two Whiskies Before  TAIPEI, /PRNewswire/ — In the final round of the 2025 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition (TWSC), Taiwan’s premier whisky distillery achieved the impossible, scooping not just one “Best of the Best Single Malt”, but two of the same award. Organisers said: “Due to a…

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Father-Daughter Duo Paul Hobbs and Agustina Hobbs Debut ALH, Marking a New Chapter in Napa Valley

ALH introduces a bold, next-generation expression of Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, blending Paul’s renowned legacy with Agustina’s creative vision. NAPA VALLEY, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — A new generation in Napa Valley winemaking unfolds with ALH, a visionary collaboration between internationally acclaimed winemaker, Paul Hobbs and his daughter, Agustina. Rooted in family heritage and driven by a shared passion for exceptional winemaking ALH blends…

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BAR & RESTAURANT EXPO 2025 TO HOST THIRD ANNUALJAPANESE FOOD & BEVERAGE SHOWCAS

Experience Authentic Flavors and World-Class Innovation at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 LAS VEGAS- Bar & Restaurant Expo, the premier destination for hospitality professionals, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 24-26, 2025, and is thrilled to announce the third annual Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase. This highly anticipated experience is sponsored by the…

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Kavalan’s Distillery Reserve Peated Malt Named TWSC’s 2024 ‘Best of the Best’

Taiwan Distiller Wins Top Prize in Tokyo Four Times in Six Years TAIPEI /PRNewswire/ — Kavalan Distillery has once again achieved the highest honor at the 2024 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) in Japan. This year, “Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peated Malt Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky” was awarded “Best of the Best Single Malt Whisky…

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Kamiki Drinks proudly unveils KAMIKI SINGLE MALT “World’s First Yoshino Sugi Japanese Cedar Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky”

Kamiki Drinks is delighted to announce the launch of Kamiki Single Malt, a pioneering innovation in the whisky industry, acclaimed as the “World’s First Yoshino Sugi Japanese Cedar Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky” This release marks the first Japanese Single Malt expression from Kamiki Whisky. The spirit is distilled and aged for a minimum of…

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DEWAR’S® BLENDED SCOTCH LAUNCHES MIZUNARA OAK FINISHED 21 YEAR OLD WHISKY

The newest iteration in DEWAR’s Double Double Series brings together distilling traditions of Japan and Scotland HAMILTON, Bermuda, /PRNewswire/ — DEWAR’S® BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY introduces the newest iteration from its award-winning Double Double series, Double Double 21 Year Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish. Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak casks, this expression was ranked #7 in Whisky Advocate’s list of Top 20 Most Exciting Whiskies…

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Single Malt Whisky and Miscellaneous Whiskey Reviews: Brave New Spirits, Tenjaku, Sassenach, Slainte and Von Payne

This week it’s all about the brown spirits! From Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024 I had many opportunities to try new spirits. In this article, and in the next few following it, I will be sharing the vodka, gin, ready-to-drink craft cocktails, tequila, whisky and bourbons I’ve reviewed. @BNS_Whisky on…

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DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL TO MINOKI RUM AND KAMIKI INTENSE WOOD

We are so proud to share that Minoki Rum “World’s First Mizunara Cask Finished and Coral Filtered Rum” and Kamiki Intense Wood ‘’World’s first whisky brand with Japanese Cedar Cask finish, aged longer for intense taste lovers’’ have been awarded DOUBLE GOLD Medal from Cigar & Spirits Magazine’s 2023 World Spirits Competition! About Minoki Rum“World’s First Mizunara Cask…

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