The House of Suntory Unveils Its Oldest Mizunara-Aged Yamazaki Expression to Date: Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara

The Oldest 100% Mizunara-Cask Aged Yamazaki Expression from The House of Suntory

NEW YORK (August, 2025) – The House of Suntory proudly announces the release of Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara, the oldest fully Mizunara-aged expression in Yamazaki’s history. A bold tribute to the artistry and innovation that define the House, this remarkable whisky celebrates two of its most iconic pillars: the revered Mizunara Japanese Oak and the pioneering spirit of Yamazaki.

First embraced by The House of Suntory in the 1940s, Mizunara oak is known for its delicate grain and demanding nature, requiring exceptional craftsmanship. Whiskies must be aged for at least a decade for the wood to reveal its signature character: an intricate aroma woven with hints of sandalwood, coconut, and smoldering incense, resulting in whisky that is subtle, refined, yet complex.

Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara is a rare and refined single malt aged exclusively in Mizunara oak casks. While previous expressions, such as Yamazaki 55 Years Old, featured partial Mizunara maturation, this release marks the oldest expression to be aged 100% in Mizunara casks from Yamazaki. To honor the rarity of this prized wood, it is encased in a handcrafted box, assembled using a traditional Japanese nail-free “locking” method. This new release presents a sweetness like apricot compote, cacao latte-like smoothness, and spiciness evoking nutmeg and cardamom on the nose; a bittersweet, spicy flavor with orange notes and nuances of cream on the palate; and a complex woodiness of Mizunara oak with bittersweet hints of oriental herbal medicine.

Bottled at 48% ABV, Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara is available globally in select markets, both in stores and online, for a SRP $7,500 USD. The new expression meets the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association’s criteria for authentic Japanese Whisky: 100 percent distilled, matured, and bottled in Japan.

About Suntory Global Spirits   
As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Tres Generaciones® and El Tesoro® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196™ (minus one-nine-six) and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails.

A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society. The company’s Proof Positive sustainability strategy includes ambitious goals and investments to drive sustainable change and have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com

About The House of Suntory   
Since 1923, Suntory has been renowned as the founding house of Japanese Whisky. Founder Shinjiro Torii built Japan’s first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Torii’s son and Suntory’s second Master Blender, Keizo Saji, who continued to establish distilleries including the Hakushu Distillery.

As the generations of Suntory’s master blenders carry on, Suntory Whisky remains committed to heritage and innovation. The House of Suntory is proud to confirm that all exported Suntory Japanese Whisky products are 100% distilled, matured, and bottled in Japan and compliant with the new production and labelling standards set by the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA). The House of Suntory has been named Distiller of the Year four times at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014), with Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo being named Master Blender of the Year for the first time ever and Yamazaki 12 Year Old being recognized as the Supreme Champion Spirit in 2024. Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined, and complex. The portfolio includes Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Chita®, Kakubin®, Hibiki®, Suntory Whisky Toki™ and Ao®. The House of Suntory portfolio also offers Roku™ Japanese Gin and Haku™ Japanese Vodka. Created from Japanese ingredients by the master artisans at The House of Suntory, Roku™ Gin and Haku™ Vodka represent the nature and spirit of Japan. In 2023, Suntory Whisky celebrated one hundred years of whisky innovation—a major milestone not only for the brand’s history, but for Japanese spirits culture as a whole. To mark this anniversary, The House of Suntory rolled out its centennial campaign throughout 2023.

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Ardbeg Anthology #3 – The Beithir’s Tale 2025 Whisky 15 Year Old

70cl · 46% ABV

£129.95

Beithir: A fearsome—and famously thirsty—serpentine creature, said to bring misfortune to any who dare cross its path.

The third and final edition in the Ardbeg Anthology Collection features the legendary Beithir. Matured for 15 years in specially crafted bourbon casks—air-seasoned, heavily toasted, and lightly charred—this limited edition single malt is a whisky of mythic character. With a nose that entices, a texture that slithers silkily across the palate, and a finish that lingers like legend, The Beithir’s Tale is a dram not easily forgotten.

The Beithir’s Tale is a supremely aromatic dram. Just a splash of water unveils bold waves of eucalyptus and menthol, followed by piercing notes of fennel and pine. Peat smoke and coffee grits intertwine with sweet raisins, mellow vanilla, and a whisper of smoked butter—proving once more that Ardbeg is no stranger to the extraordinary.

Aroma: Bold and complex. Pungent, oily, and spicy with rich treacle wrapping around creosote & smoked herbs. Hints of toasted apples and raisins add a hidden sweetness. With water, expect a vivid burst of eucalyptus and menthol, followed by aromatic fennel & pine.

Taste: Astonishingly well-balanced. A sizzling mouthfeel gives way to earthy peat smoke, coffee grits, and currants. Sweet lemon balsam intertwines with smoked mandarins, leading into a sharp, smoky tang.

Finish: Long and meandering, it trails off with elegant notes of vanilla and smoked butter.

McConnell’s Irish Whiskey, Cognac Finish, 46%

THE VIDEO

McConnell’s Irish Whisky has a story that stretches back to 1776. From its humble beginnings with Hugh McConnell, a grocer and spirit dealer in Belfast, to Eleanor McConnell continuing the business as a distiller in 1841, resilience has always been at our core.

By 1899, J & J McConnell opened Cromac Distillery on Belfast’s Ravenhill Road, famed for its pure water and world-renowned ginger ale. But tragedy struck, fires in 1907 and 1909 destroyed whiskey stocks and warehouses, some of the worst in Belfast’s history.

Even after such setbacks, McConnell’s endured until Prohibition in the 1930s forced closure. Today, Belfast Distillery Company has proudly revived this legendary whiskey, bringing McConnell’s back to bars, pubs, and international markets.

From Belfast-born roots to worldwide recognition, McConnell’s is back, and we’re only getting started.

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BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY ANNOUNCES THE JOHN G. CARLISLE CAFE: A PERMANENT NEW DINING OPTION COMING SOON TO THE DISTILLERY

Located on the first floor of the Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse, the John G. Carlisle Cafe is slated to open Spring 2026

FRANKFORT, KY (August 12, 2025) – Buffalo Trace Distillery today announces the John G. Carlisle Cafe – a new, permanent dining option slated to open in Spring 2026 on the Distillery’s grounds. Named in honor of U.S. Congressman John G. Carlisle, a pivotal figure in both American spirits and Buffalo Trace Distillery’s history, the cafe will bring an entirely new visitor experience to guests looking to enjoy food and beverage on-site while visiting the Distillery.

Located on the first floor of the Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse, the John G. Carlisle Cafe is a 4,900-square-foot facility offering indoor and porch-seating capacity for 70 people. Primarily serving lunch, the menu features fresh, made to order items such as sandwiches, salads, soups and more, as well as a kid’s menu. Additionally, the John G. Carlisle Cafe will offer guests a limited cocktail menu featuring select Buffalo Trace products.

“The John G. Carlisle Cafe is an exciting new addition to the Buffalo Trace Distillery visitor experience, allowing our team to connect with guests in a brand new way,” said Tyler Adams, General Manager, Buffalo Trace Distillery. “Offering permanent food and beverage options alongside our complimentary tours and tastings is a natural extension to the Distillery’s legacy of hospitality and craftsmanship. The Cafe will bring a welcoming space that celebrates our history and complements the authentic experience we are known for.”

Whether dining inside or on the porch, the John G. Carlisle Cafe will be the perfect spot for guests to stop before or after a Distillery tour, as well as for shoppers visiting the Buffalo Trace Gift Shop. Though open to the public, those looking to visit the John G. Carlisle Cafe for lunch will need to follow the Distillery’s check-in system inside the Freehouse welcome building located beside the visitor parking lot.

The Cafe’s namesake, John G. Carlisle, played a crucial role in the passage of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 – a landmark law that established quality and safety standards for American whiskey. To honor Carlisle’s contributions, Buffalo Trace Distillery forefather Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. named one of the two distilleries he built after him. Located alongside Taylor’s O.F.C. Distillery, The Carlisle Distillery was later managed by Albert B. Blanton, who renamed it the Kentucky River Distillery shortly before Prohibition. Though the distillery was demolished during the 1936 expansion to make way for the current mash house, its legacy endures.

A commemorative plaque and stone from the original Carlisle Distillery building, currently located on-site near Guardhouse 1, will be relocated to the flowerbed to the right of the John G. Carlisle Cafe entrance.

Construction of the John G. Carlisle Cafe is already underway, and the facility is slated to open in Spring 2026. Hours of operation will be announced closer to opening.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery  

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and it is a National Historic Landmark, as well as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its history includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site. The Distillery has won more than 40 distillery titles since 2000 and garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. Its William Larue Weller and Stagg were named Best of Show at the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition and its Traveller Whiskey is the Most Awarded Super Premium Whiskey Release of 2024. Buffalo Trace Distillery has a deep commitment to supporting charitable initiatives. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the Distillery’s efforts are encouraged to register their charity here. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery, visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com

Kentucky Distillers’ Association Statement on Return to Zero Tariffs on Bourbon in Canada

We applaud Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to restore reciprocal zero-to-zero tariffs for Kentucky Bourbon and many other remaining goods covered under the USMCA. We hope this action will jump start negotiations on a permanent trade deal, benefiting both American businesses and Canadian consumers seeking to enjoy America’s only native spirit.

We look forward to the day when Canadians can toast the return of Kentucky Bourbon to their provinces and territories, and we thank the leaders of Alberta and Saskatchewan for their earlier decisions to return Kentucky Bourbon and other American alcoholic beverages to their shelves.

— Eric Gregory, Kentucky Distillers’ Association President

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™.

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association:

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the legendary voice for Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s landmark economic engine and its thriving, timeless craft. Member benefits include media relations, international trade development, private sampling events, technical assistance, economic development support, networking, legal defense, marketing strategies, governmental and regulatory advocacy and innovative tourism experiences through the KDA’s world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® adventures. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.

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NEW RELEASE

INSPIRED BY PHOENIX HONEY ORCHID TEA

The fifth release in the Harmony Collection, Inspired By Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea, is now available for purchase from The Macallan Online Boutique.

This exquisite single malt pays homage to the world of tea in collaboration with JING Tea. Crafted by our Whisky Mastery Team, it reflects the aromatic depth of JING’s Phoenix Honey Orchid – an iconic, heady and complex tea with lush dessert wine aromas and exotic fruit notes.

This collaboration celebrates the synergy between The Macallan and JING Tea, rooted in shared values and a deep connection with nature. Together, we honour the shared craft of whisky and tea, both born from land and water, shaped by time and steeped in tradition.

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WHISKIES FOR SUMMER

Don’t let anyone tell you that whisky is just for sipping neat by the fireplace. To prove that the noble dram can be refreshing on a summer’s day, we’ve assembled a selection of light, floral and fruit-forward singe malts and blends that really shine in the warmer weather (while warm weather is still here!).

For a crisp and zesty Japanese whisky, try Suntory Toki. This blend of malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries is great neat or in a classic Whisky Highball. Prefer something from Scotland? Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment amplifies the white fruit notes in this classic Speyside through finishing in Somerset apple liqueur casks. And to end a sunny day, we’d recommend a best kept secret of the whisky world, Glencadam 10 Year Old with its elegant blend of fresh orchard fruits and floral vanilla.

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Invergordon Fragrant Drops Single Cask #8 Whisky 50 Year Old · 1974 Vintage

70cl · 46% ABV

£278.95

Bottled by the independent Fragrant Drops this 50 year old whisky from the Invergordon distillery is one of only 259 bottles produced. A rich, balanced profile of vanilla, dried fruit, buttery shortbread, dark chocolate, and hazelnut, with hints of clove, sultanas, and a dry, earthy finish with a touch of rhubarb.