New world whisky is an emerging category of malt or grain whiskies that are either produced by countries not usually associated with whisky production,[2] or not produced using traditional methods.[3][4]
| Origin | Global |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 30 Countries[1] |
| Variants | Single Malt Single cask Cask strength |
| Year | 2021 |
| Related | 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. | 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
Examples of whiskies that fall into this category include Scottish Rye Whisky, Irish Rye whisky and American Single malt whisky.[15]
Statistics
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
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, 2019 and 2026. [17] On 21 February 2024 the Indian whisky Indri was named the "best New World whisky" at the VinePair awards.[18]
References
- ^ McCarthy, Luke (2024-01-26). "Why world whisky is growing in influence". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "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.
- ^ McKirdy, Tim (2021-06-17). "The 9 Best 'New World' Whiskeys (2021)". VinePair. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ 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" (in en-IN). GQ India. 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-03-29.