November brought with it relaxed alcohol laws in the UAE, Pinot Noir finished whiskey Bourbon to support hospitality and a few other releases and pieces of news that are well worth your attention.

WESTWARD RELEASES A PINOT NOIR WHISKEY
Oregan based distillers Westward have launched their third permanent expression, the Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask.... Read More

FEED THE BIRDS WITH REDBREASTS NEW COPPER CASE
Project Wingman is Redbreast Irish Whiskey’s collaboration with BirdLife International to create a limited-edition bird feeder bottle, which will raise money for bird and habitat conservation.... Read More

TEAM BEHIND MAYBE SAMMY TO OPEN DEANS ON 22
The Rat-Pack trilogy will soon be complete with news that the team behind Sydney’s award-winning bar, Maybe Sammy will open a third venue early next year.... Read More

SPEARHEAD GROUP TECHNOLOGY MIMICS EMBOSSED GLASS
Food and beverage packaging innovation specialist The Spearhead Group has created a clear dimensional resin label for Cascade Moon, which replicates the appearance of glass embossment.... Read More

P&O CRUISES CREATES ‘FIRST’ GIN DISTILLERY AT SEA
British cruise line P&O Cruises has unveiled what is thought to be the world’s first gin distillery at sea and will produce a maritime-inspired expression with English producer Salcombe Distilling Co.... Read More

ISLE OF RAASAY UNVEILS INAUGURAL SINGLE MALT
Isle of Raasay Distillery has created 7,500 bottles of The Isle of Raasay Single Malt – Inaugural Release 2020, which was matured in first-fill Tennessee whiskey casks and finished in first-fill Bordeaux red wine casks.... Read More

NIKKA WHISKY RELEASES REFINED TAKETSURU PURE MALT
Japanese blended whisky brand Nikka has announced the release of a refined Taketsuru Pure Malt that showcase the contrast and balance from the brand’s two distilleries: Yoichi and Miyagikyo.... Read More

THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES RELAXES LAWS ON ALCOHOL
The United Arab Emirates announced new laws removing punishments for the consumption, sales and possession of alcohol for those 21 and over.... Read More

WIDOW JANE ANNOUNCES BOURBON TO SUPPORT HOSPITALITY
New York City-based Widow Jane Distillery has announced the release of “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” a limited bottling to raise funds to support hospitality... Read More

HERNÖ TO OPEN GIN HOTEL AND COCKTAIL BAR
With an ambition to turn the High Coast of Sweden into an international destination for gin lovers, Swedish Gin brand Hernö is planning to build a gin hotel in Härnösand and open a new cocktail bar in Stockholm.... Read More