New world whisky ( IPA: [/n(yoo/werld/'(h)wiskẽ/]) 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 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 30 Countries[4] |
| Country of origin | Global |
| Introduced | 2021 |
| Variants | Single MaltCask strength |
| Related products | Non traditional producers Non traditional whiskies |
Countries
Examples of countries that fall into this category include: Taiwan, Germany, France, Australia, Finland, England, Wales and Israel.[5]
| No | Brand | Distillery | Country | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kavalan, Podium Single Malt Whisky | Kavalan Distillery[6] | Taiwan | [7] |
| 2. | Kavalan, Reserved Rum Cask Single Malt Whisky | Kavalan Distillery[8] | Taiwan | |
| 3. | The Westfalian, Cask 120 Single Malt 2016 | Northoff Feinbrennerei | Germany | |
| 4. | Lark Distillery, Chinotto Cask Release Whisky | Lark Distillery[9] | Tasmania | |
| 5. | Spiritique, Amaethon Single Malt Whisky | France | ||
| 6. | Nantou Distillery, Omar Peated Single Malt Whisky Cask Strength Virgin Oak | Nantou Distillery | Taiwan | |
| 7. | St Killan Distillers, Bud Spencer The Legend, Rauchig | St Killan Distillers | Germany | |
| 8. | Starward, Ginger Beer Cask #6 Single Malt Whisky | Starward Distillery | Australia | |
| 9. | Great Southern Distilling Company, Limeburners Single Malt Whisky, Directors Cut, Peated Sherry | Great Southern Distilling Company | Australia | |
| 10. | Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery, Portti Port Wood Finished Single Malt Whisky | Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery | Finland | |
| 11. | Slyrs Destillerie, Bavarian Single Malt Whisky Aged 12 Years | Slyrs Destillerie | Germany | |
| 12. | Chateau De Breuil, Le Breuil Origine Single Malt | Chateau du Breuil | France | |
| 13. | Lark Distillery, Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky | Lark distillery[10] | Australia | |
| 14. | Cotswolds Distillery, Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky | Cotswolds Distillery | England | |
| 15. | Slyrs Destillerie, Bavarian Single Malt Whisky Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish | Slyrs Destillerie | Germany | |
| 16. | The Welsh Whisky Company, Penderyn Celt Single Malt Whisky | Penderyn distillery[11] | Wales | |
| 17. | The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, Filey Bay STR Finish | Spirit of Yorkshire distillery[12] | England | |
| 18. | Milk & Honey Distillery, Elements Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky [13] | M&H Whisky distillery | Israel |
Whiskies
Examples of whiskies that fall into this category include Scottish Rye Whisky, Irish Rye whisky and American Single malt whisky.[14]
Statistics
As of August 2022 there are currently over 30 countries producing new world whiskies with the category growing by 8% in the years 2021 - 2022.[15]
Achievements
On 21 February 2024 the Indian whisky Indri single malt whisky was name the best New World whisky at the VinePair awards.[16]
