Thursday, December 5, 2024

New Whisky For Everyone Website Launched



Since 2008 Whisky For Everyone has been filled with articles to help beginners, as well as connoisseurs, develop a wider understanding and appreciation for the world of whisky. Content ranges from informative how-to guides, whisky reviews and distillery profiles to weekly news updates… aptly named ‘Inbox’ to reflect the summarised press release style of content. 

The new site combines historical content from the blog’s extensive back catalogue with new articles in one convenient and user-friendly website. Whisky For Everyone is proudly launching whiskyforeveryone.com to an international audience while supporting UK brands and retailers. 

The new website launches with an additional focus on core range products and Travel Retail – the whiskies that most consumers purchase - alongside the rare and limited editions from around the whisky world. 

Matt Chambers, Co-Founder said “We are extremely proud and excited that we have been able to give our website a well-earned make-over with a new look and enhanced visuals. This update supports the evolution of Whisky For Everyone and the wider whisky industry, which is very different to when we started in 2008. 

By simplifying the navigation, we are aiming to make it easier for people to browse through our back catalogue of articles. Plus, we want to create a more engaging experience for readers and contributing whisky brands through a greater inclusion of lifestyle images, social media and video content.” 

Whisky For Everyone is now live at whiskyforeveryone.com.

 

About Whisky For Everyone

Talking about whisky since 2008. Whisky for Everyone features brand stories, distillery visits, product reviews and tasting notes, plus weekly trade and consumer news updates. 

Whisky For Everyone was founded by husband-and-wife team Matt Chambers and Karen Taylor with the aim to simplify the often-daunting world of whisky for people. The original award-winning blog was one of the most read in the UK and boasted over seven million unique visits in 16.5 years and 30 thousand followers across social media platforms. It has also featured in the Malt Whisky Yearbook for 16 consecutive years as a ‘Website to Watch’. 

Matt and Karen were inducted as Keepers of The Quaich in 2015 for their services to Scotch whisky and remain two of the few blogging influencers to be honoured in this way. They have also featured as one of the ‘Top 10 Inspirational Couples in Spirits’ in The Spirits Business. 

Whisky For Everyone’s blog website is for anyone who is interested in whisky and whiskey (yes, there is a difference) – beginner, connoisseur or otherwise. Our aim is to explain about whiskies, the distilleries and brands that create them, along with the processes and factors that go into making the world’s favourite spirit in simple words. All the while, getting you thinking about what you like.

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This blog will remain but will no longer be updated and all new content will be on the new website. Please visit: WhiskyForEveryone.com.


 

Friday, November 15, 2024

Inbox | The Week's Whisky News | November 15, 2024



Welcome to Inbox - our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to the WFE email. We started Inbox several years ago as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday. Within Inbox we aim to write a few lines detailing each press release/ piece of news/ PR event that we have received and provide links, where possible, for you to find out further information. 

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Review | Diageo Special Releases 2024: Spirited Xchange Second Edition



Diageo, Scotland's largest whisky producer, has announced the line-up for their annual Special Releases Collection. The Diageo Special Releases: Spirited Xchange Second Edition is formed of eight single malts, which are limited in number (although the exact numbers have not been revealed). This year's collection is designed to push the boundaries of Scotch whisky and features familiar distilleries alongside lesser known hidden gems. 

Friday, November 8, 2024

Inbox | The Week's Whisky News | November 8, 2024



Welcome to Inbox - our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to the WFE email. We started Inbox several years ago as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday. Within Inbox we aim to write a few lines detailing each press release/ piece of news/ PR event that we have received and provide links, where possible, for you to find out further information. 

Friday, November 1, 2024

Inbox | The Week's Whisky News | November 1, 2024



Welcome to Inbox - our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to the WFE email. We started Inbox several years ago as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday. Within Inbox we aim to write a few lines detailing each press release/ piece of news/ PR event that we have received and provide links, where possible, for you to find out further information. 

Friday, October 25, 2024

Inbox | The Week's Whisky News | October 25, 2024



Welcome to Inbox - our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to the WFE email. We started Inbox several years ago as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday. Within Inbox we aim to write a few lines detailing each press release/ piece of news/ PR event that we have received and provide links, where possible, for you to find out further information. 

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Review | Ardbeg Spectacular



Each year the Islay distillery of Ardbeg releases an annual Fèis ÃŒle bottling for Ardbeg Day - this day at the beginning of June marks the end of the festival on the famous whisky island of Islay. Ardbeg Spectacular represents the first single malt from the distillery to feature maturation in ex-Port casks. It is a marriage of traditional ex-bourbon cask Ardbeg and spirit matured fully in ex-Port barrels and has been created by Gillian Macdonald, the Master Blender for Ardbeg. Ardbeg Spectacular is released at 46% ABV and is both non-chill filtered and of natural colour. 

Friday, October 18, 2024

Inbox | The Week's Whisky News | October 18, 2024



Welcome to Inbox - our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to the WFE email. We started Inbox several years ago as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday. Within Inbox we aim to write a few lines detailing each press release/ piece of news/ PR event that we have received and provide links, where possible, for you to find out further information. 

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Review | Hibiki 40 years old



This new whisky is the oldest ever version of the award-winning Hibiki blend from The House of Suntory. It features whiskies from the company's three distilleries of Chita, Hakushu and Yamazaki. There are six component whiskies in total - the largest percentages are Yamazaki American Oak from 1983, Hakushu Lightly Peated from 1981 and two Chita single grains from 1979 and 1981. Smaller percentages in the blend include Yamazaki Spanish Oak and Yamazaki Mizunara Oak, both from 1983. 

Monday, October 14, 2024

Review | Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary 8 years old



The American bourbon brand of Wild Turkey has released a special commemorative whiskey to celebrate the remarkable career of Jimmy Russell, the long-serving Master Distiller. This year marks the 70th anniversary since Russell began working at the distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky on September 10 1954. His remarkable career includes establishing Wild Turkey as a global brand and being inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame. 

The Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary 8 years old features whiskeys of 8- and 9-years of age that were hand-selected by son Eddie Russell and grandson Bruce Russell, who both work at the distillery in senior positions, from Jimmy's favourite rickhouses.