New world whisky is an emerging category of malt or grain whiskies that are either produced by countries not usually associated with whisky production,[1] or not produced using traditional methods.[2][3]
Type | Distilled beverage |
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Manufacturer | 30 Countries[4] |
Country of origin | Global |
Introduced | 2021 |
Variants | Single Malt Cask strength |
Related products | Non traditional producers
Non traditional whiskies |
Countries
[edit]Examples of countries that fall into this category include: Taiwan, Germany, France, Australia, Finland, England, Wales and Israel.[5]
No | Brand | Distillery | Country | Citations |
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1. | Sullivans Cove, French Oak (Cask HH0525) | Sullivans Cove Distillery | Australia | [6] |
2. | Kavalan, Podium Single Malt Whisky | Kavalan Distillery[7] | Taiwan | [8] |
3. | Kavalan, Reserved Rum Cask Single Malt Whisky | Kavalan Distillery[9] | Taiwan | |
4. | The Westfalian, Cask 120 Single Malt 2016 | Northoff Feinbrennerei | Germany | |
5. | Lark Distillery, Chinotto Cask Release Whisky | Lark Distillery[10] | Tasmania | |
6. | Spiritique, Amaethon Single Malt Whisky | France | ||
7. | Nantou Distillery, Omar Peated Single Malt
Whisky Cask Strength Virgin Oak |
Nantou Distillery | Taiwan | |
8. | St Killan Distillers, Bud Spencer The Legend, Rauchig | St Killan Distillers | Germany | |
9. | Starward, Ginger Beer Cask #6 Single Malt Whisky | Starward Distillery | Australia | |
10. | Great Southern Distilling Company, Limeburners Single Malt Whisky, Directors Cut, Peated Sherry | Great Southern Distilling Company | Australia | |
11. | Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery, Portti Port Wood Finished Single Malt Whisky | Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery | Finland | |
12. | Slyrs Destillerie, Bavarian Single Malt Whisky Aged 12 Years | Slyrs Destillerie | Germany | |
13. | Chateau De Breuil, Le Breuil Origine Single Malt | Chateau du Breuil | France | |
14. | Lark Distillery, Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky | Lark distillery[11] | Australia | |
15. | Cotswolds Distillery, Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky | Cotswolds Distillery | England | |
16. | Slyrs Destillerie, Bavarian Single Malt Whisky Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish | Slyrs Destillerie | Germany | |
17. | The Welsh Whisky Company, Penderyn Celt Single Malt Whisky | Penderyn distillery[12] | Wales | |
18. | The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, Filey Bay STR Finish | Spirit of Yorkshire distillery[13] | England | |
19. | Milk & Honey Distillery, Elements Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky [14] | M&H Whisky distillery | Israel |
Whiskies
[edit]Examples of whiskies that fall into this category include Scottish Rye Whisky, Irish Rye whisky and American Single malt whisky.[15]
Statistics
[edit]As of August 2022, there are currently over 30 countries which produce new world whiskies with the category growing by 8% in the years 2021 - 2022.[16]
Achievements
[edit]In 2014, Tasmania’s Sullivans Cove Distillery made history by becoming the first New World distillery to win the title of World’s Best Single Malt Whisky at the World Whiskies Awards, marking a significant milestone for New World whisky on the global stage,[6] the distillery went on to win further global accolades, including World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt in both 2018 and 2019. [17] On 21 February 2024 the Indian whisky Indri single malt whisky was name the best New World whisky at the VinePair awards.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Rise of New World Whisky: A Movement Shaking up the Traditional Wh". Woven. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ Hayes, Annie (November 10, 2020). "Your guide to the emerging New World whisky category". Master of Malt.
- ^ Hohwieler, Rupert (2023-12-11). "World Spirits Report 2023: World whisky". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ McCarthy, Luke (2024-01-26). "Why world whisky is growing in influence". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ McKirdy, Tim (2021-06-17). "The 9 Best 'New World' Whiskeys (2021)". VinePair. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ a b Colquhoun, Steve (2014-03-21). "Tassie whisky named world's best single malt". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Kavalan Podium - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase". Whiskybase.com. 2021-09-12. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Best New World whisky: 18 bottlings to know about". Club Oenologique. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Kavalan Rum Cask - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase". Whiskybase.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Lark Chinotto Cask Release - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase". Whiskybase.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Lark Classic Cask - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase". Whiskybase.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Penderyn Celt - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase". Whiskybase.com. 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Filey Bay Yorkshire Single Malt Whisky - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase". Whiskybase.com. 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "M&H Elements - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase". Whiskybase.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "New World Whisky Producers to watch". spiritsbeacon.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ McCarthy, Luke (2024-01-26). "Why world whisky is growing in influence". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ Cutcliffe, Joe (2019-04-05). "Sullivans Cove French Oak (TD0217) a Winner at 2019 World Whiskies Awards". Man of Many. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "This Indian whisky has been named the Best 'New World' Whisky at the VinePair Awards; Here's how much it costs". GQ India. 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-03-29.