Whisky Leads UK Drinks Exports Impressive Growth
UK drinks exports have grown by 13% this year to an impressive £9.4 billion impulsed by strong whisky sales. With Scotch whisky forming the bulk of Britain’s heritage drinks products, major European countries have maintained traditional purchases despite the sluggish economy. However, sales of other alcoholic beverages including gin and beer, have reduced drastically due […]
Eagle River Whisky Looks to Expand Facilities
The owners of the Eagle River Whisky distillery discovered that their tasting room and distillery may just be too small. The company invited whisky enthusiasts to a tasting session at the distillery hall, however, the turnout was overwhelming. The demand for the spirit led the couple to initiate expansion plans immediately. “We quickly realized that […]
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Martell Cognac Has Two Special Holiday Gifts
Legendary cognac house, Martell, has unveiled a pair of special themed bottles aimed directly at the holiday gift crowd. The first bottle, entitled “Paris Style”, is mostly white and themed after the fashionable Montmartre artistic enclave district of Paris while the other is titled “Noblige” and is bathed in a sophisticated tuxedo-like cover that gives it an unmistakable luxurious look. Both bottles will only be available in Asian travel retail […]
Haig Club Officially Launches Its Whisky In The USA
Haig Club – the David Beckham touted whisky – has officially launched itself into the shark-infested whisky marketing waters of the United States of America. The single grain Scotch whisky was already launched in its native UK in July and then on the worldwide stage last month in Singapore. Haig Club is now available in the USA for $70 per bottle and will be made available to Asia markets in […]
The Glenlivet Rolls Out Last Minute Gift Idea
If you are looking for last-minute gift ideas this holiday season, then The Glenlivet has your back. The Glenlivet is offering a pair of gift packs this holiday season – one gift pack contains a 750ml bottle of The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky along with two branded glasses while another gift pack contains the same 750ml bottle of The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old but replaces the glasses with miniature bottles […]
Knob Creek Sponsors Bourbon Camp
American bourbon company Knob Creek is sponsoring a Knob Creek Campout in Clermont, Kentucky…
How To Have Johnnie Walker In Your Sole
First Johnnie Walker was making a deal to infuse your tweed garments with the mere scent of its whisky and now, shoemaker Oliver Sweeney has gone one better and provided you with your own miniature bottle of Johnnie Walker for your shoes. Specifically, Oliver Sweeney is offering their classic Oxford brogues with a small compartment to tiny for a Maxwell Smart-like shoe phone but just big enough for a miniature […]
The Suntory Story – And Super Ellie Whisky – Depicted In Massan
The story of the creation and foundation of Suntory – the Japanese spirits conglomerate that owns Jim Beam and also the best whisky in the world [Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013] – is told in the popular Japanese soap opera “Massan” which depicts the life of Suntory founder Masataka Taketsuru and his Scottish wife, Rita [whose name was changed to Ellie Kameyama in the series and played by distinctly […]
Thomas Hine Releases The Cognac Hounds!
Thomas Hine has released the Domaines Hine Bonneuil 2005 cognac from their small estate near France’s Colinaud valley. The grapes come from first-growth vineyards in the chalky terroir located near the Grande Champagne area, yielding a eaux-de-vie that will be fruity in flavor. The cognac was matured in French oak casks made from trees grown in the Allier forest and weather conditions of 2005 mirrored closely that of 1953 – […]
BenRiach Unveils Five New Whiskies
BenRiach Distillery has released five new whiskies beginning with a 12-Year-Old Sauternes Cask Finish single malt Scotch whisky. The Highland malt is 46% alcohol content [92 proof] and was matured in European oak casks before being finished off in small batch Sauternes [sweet dessert] wine casks. Next is a 24-Year-Old single malt aged in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 48.9% alcohol content [97.8 proof]. Only 1,180 bottles of the […]
Nick Offerman Offers His Tales Of Whisky
Nick Offerman wishes he had a third hand so he could drink whisky and play his guitar – amongst other things…
Canadian Wins Beer Mile World Championship
Corey Gallegher is your – a postman from Canada is your new 2014 champion in the Beer Mile World Championships [see link below] held yesterday at the Circuit of Americas race track in Austin, Texas. Gallegher finished in 5:00.23 and won $2500 for his effort. Unfortunately, Gallegher, out of Manitoba, selected Bud Light as the beer of his choice but it was also a smart choice as the lighter beer […]
Johnnie Walker Is In Your Tweed
Harris Tweed Hebrides and Johnnie Walker have collaborated to produce a tweed fabric that carries the aroma of the blended Scotch whisky. Specifically, the tweed will carry the vanilla, fruit and chocolate notes of the Black Label version of Johnnie Walker and the scent is layered into the fabric in such a fashion as to be able to withstand dry cleaning. Harris Tweed/Johnnie Walker scented products will be first available […]
Crown Royal Dispenses CRRAP
Regrettably – but not surprisingly – for most of civilization, Crown Royal has jumped into the flavored whiskey market with their newest offering of Crown Royal Regal Apple whiskey [which might also be more authentically shortened to the acronym of CRRAP]. The particular apple-flavored version of the Canadian blended whiskey sits at 35% alcohol content [70 proof] and comes with its own green bag instead of the usual purple bag. […]
Women Drink Whiskey For The First Time
On the other hand, if you only have 90 seconds to kill during yout Thanksgiving festivities tomorrow, you might want to check out the reactions of three women who try drinking Jack Daniel’s for the first time and getting the predictable reactions…
Whisky – The Islay Edition
With the Thanksgiving holiday only mere hours away now, there exists the possibility that you may have an hour or so to kill [or you may want to have an hour or so to kill]. In that case, you may want to take that time and put it to good use by viewing the documentary on the Islay area of Scotland famed for its whisky…
Stella Artois Brings Out Lights For Holidays
Stella Artois begins the holiday advertisement parade with their “Lights” video about a couple who owns a tree farm in Oregon…
Courvoisier Releases Four For The Holidays
Cognac house Courvoisier has released four limited edition cognacs for the holidays but you will have to be in the UK to get a crack at them. The four UK-exclusive cognacs are… Courvoisier Réserve 1978 | 10 bottles | $1,725 per bottle After aging for 35 years in Courvoisier’s Paradis cellar, this vintage has reached its full aromatic potential. Courvoisier Heritage De Louis Renard | 50 bottles | $11,780 per […]
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