William Grant & Sons USA’s Monkey Shoulder blended malt Scotch whisky made its debut in the United States after six years in the United Kingdom.

ArKay Beverages Inc. launched an alcohol-free whisky-flavored beverage called ArKay.

Diageo plc expanded the Johnnie Walker brand with the introduction of Johnnie Walker Double Black.

The Jack Daniel Distillery will honor the 161^st birthday of its founder Jack Daniel through seven Guinness World Record attempts Sept. 1 from noon to 2 p.m. in New York City.

Hood River Distillers Inc.’s new Pendleton 1910 Canadian rye whisky was named in reference to the first Pendleton Round-Up.