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10/03/2026

LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group, has officially opened its hotel entirely dedicated to whisky!

Located in the Hebridean island of Islay, the Adberg House luxury hotel contains 12 themed whisky rooms and exclusive distillery tours for guests of the Ardbeg Distillery next door.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s contains a number of whisky brands including renowned Scotch single malts, Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, alongside American whiskies like WhistlePig and the recently launched SirDavis with Beyonce and Jay Z.

On Scotland’s remote Hebridean island of Islay, the luxury purveyor has opened a whimsical stay as a monument to Ardbeg’s amber dram.

24/02/2026

Taiwanese distillery Kavalan has debuted its first ready-to-drink product, a Dry Peated Whisky Highball in Japan.

Japan’s ready to drink (RTD) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with whisky highballs becoming increasingly popular among younger consumers. The category has attracted numerous international spirits brands seeking to capitalize on the country’s highball culture.

Kavlan’s Dry Peated Whisky Highball is being sold exclusively at Lawson convenience stores across Japan, priced at JPY 528 (US$3.40) for 320ml. The base whisky was named “Best of the Best” Single Malt Whisky at the 2024 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition.

Can Taiwan's award-winning peated whisky revolutionize Japan's beloved highball culture? Kavalan's new RTD brings smoky sophistication to convenience stores.

10/02/2026

Kentucky-based Lofted Spirits has announced it will be tripling its annual capacity to 35 million bottles this year.

This massive increase underscores the explosive growth projected for the US whiskey market in the coming years. The strategic investment aims to meet surging market demand for diverse formats, including small-batch spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, reinforcing the company's position as a leader in custom contract distilling.

While others pull back, why is Lofted Spirits investing millions to triple their bottling capacity? The answer reveals the future of American whiskey production.

27/01/2026

At a staggering $44,450 USD The Dalmore has just released its exclusive Red Wine Cask Edition collection.

This limited release, is its third Cask Curation Series, and contains three whiskies aged 23, 34, and 43 years in rare Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine casks. Limited to just 150 sets globally, this exclusive collection highlights the distillery's long-standing mastery of cask maturation and features premium presentation in a hand-crafted Italian leather case.

The Dalmore’s Cask Curation Series is back for its third year, this time showcasing rare single malts finished in red wine barrels from France’s famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape region. The 2025 release features 24-, 34-, and 43-year-old whiskies finished in Château Mont Redon casks. Only 150 sets ex...

12/01/2026

Ki One, Korea’s most famous whisky maker recently unveiled a new Korean red pepper-infused offering.

The debut marks the latest effort by distillers to innovate with unique flavors to cater to growing global demand.

Ki One Red Pepper Cask was released in a limited run of 1,500 bottles, including 200 for export to the United States. The batch, a variation of the company’s original whisky, underwent double maturation in seven virgin oak casks that had previously held bourbon.

For those unfamiliar, Ki One is widely recognized as the country's first single malt distillery and has quickly gained worldwide recognition, winning more than 50 international awards.

Ki One, a Korean single malt whisky maker with more than 50 international awards, unveiled a new Korean red pepper-infused offering on Tuesday. Ki...

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a prosperous and joyful New Year! 🥂✨

May the new year bring you endless opportunities, success and good health.

25/12/2025

From all of us at Stewart & Robertson - Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎁 ✨

May your day be filled with warmth, good food and great company !

22/12/2025

Hibiki’s first whisky restaurant outside Japan opened in Singapore this month and we highly recommend you check it out!

It offers one of the most extensive collections of Suntory whiskies including its iconic 21 and 30 Years Old expressions by the glass. A unique part of the experience is their curated whisky flights, ranging from a budget-friendly $38 to $988 SGD for "The Barrel"' expression, which features their 30-year-old whisky.

Look forward to whisky flights and dishes by the co-owner of Torasho Ramen

16/12/2025

Packaging for rare whiskies has experienced a surge in creative innovation in recent years as collectors look to enhance their value and appeal. Packaging and bottling is something we at Stewart & Robertson place a strong emphasis on for value enhancement and a reason we offer such bespoke services.

Sotheby's has been driving this market, significantly investing in packaging design and collaborating with renowned architects.

Unlike wine, whisky can maintain its condition even when placed on a display shelf in a collector’s home, so the allure of a bottle can lie in how it looks.

Whisky makers like Macallan and Glenrothes are working with artists and architects on innovative packaging that’s proving a hit with buyers.

05/12/2025

We had a blast at Whisky Journey 2025 in Singapore over the weekend – catching up with old friends and making news ones. It fantastic and well hosted event!

Singapore’s largest whisky event returned to the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, more exciting than ever with over 50 participating brands across the world. One of the biggest highlights of the event was the Japanese Whisky Panel Session – a historic moment featuring five of Japan’s leading whisky makers all in one place.

This included Shinji Fukuyo from The House of Suntory, Hiromi Ozaki from Nikka, Jota Tanaka from Kirin Brewery, Yosh*tsugu Komasa of Kanosuke and Chichibu’s Yumi Yoshikawa.

We hope everyone else in attendance enjoyed it as much as we did!

02/12/2025

Tequila cask finished Whisky is a niche and growing market for younger consumers with Scottish distillery Glen Moray now entering the market.

Glen Moray recently launched two experimental single malts finished in Tequila barrels with a production of 474 bottle for each variant. Both expressions target collectors and whisky enthusiasts seeking new flavor experiences. The releases have been perfectly timed as gift options for the holiday season.

Limited edition duo are tenth addition to distillery’s Warehouse 1 Collection

18/11/2025

Demand for aged whiskies continues to skyrocket, with The Balvenie's latest release going for over 𝗨𝗦𝗗 𝟱𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲.

The Balvenie released an exclusive 50-year-old aged whisky from its collection: The Balvenie Fifty Second Edition to capitalize on rising global demand for aged whisky. With only 97 bottles available worldwide it is currently being sold upwards of USD 55,000 per bottle. Each bottle comes in a hand-blown glass in a custom-crafted wooden case featuring 14-carat gold-plated brass accents.

We foresee prices rising further for across aged Scotch as demand for whiskies over 35 years in age far outstrips supply.

The Balvenie has released the second installment of its most exclusive trilogy, with only 97 bottles of this 50-year-old Scotch whisky available worldwide.