Glenfiddich Debuts XS Lineup
Glenfiddich has launched Glenfiddich XS – a trio of single malt Scotch whiskies aged for 15, 18 and 21 years, respectively – all three bottled at 42% alcohol by volume [84 proof]. Glenfiddich XS 15 Years Old was matured in American and European oak casks, finished in an Oloroso sherry cask and is said to […]
Jameson Tweaks Lineup
Jameson Irish Whisky has tweaked their lineup with a re-brand of Jameson Single Pot Still to Jameson Distiller’s Batch while Jameson Crested enjoys a label re-design. However, the actual whisky contained in both Jameson Distiller’s Batch and Jameson Crested will remain the same. In the case of Jameson Distiller’s Batch, that means, the whisky continues […]
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Jack Shacks Up In Detroit With Mayaeni
Jack Daniel’s has engaged in an affair with Detroit-based musical artist Mayaeni to promote their honey-flavored whiskey, JackHoney. Whether or not that is a good thing [Detroit or honey-flavored whiskey] is up to you to decide…
Jack Goes To Japan For Jacktember
Jack Daniel’s visits Japan [and you don’t need translation if you speak bourbon]…
David Beckham Gets To The Haig Club, Man
The Haig Club whisky was launched a mere two years ago but they are already branching out with a new single grain Scotch whisky called Haig Club Clubman. The Haig Club Clubman has been matured exclusively in American oak casks that have previously held Bourbon, producing notes of vanilla, butterscotch and sweet toffee. The Haig Club Clubman will initially be available in the UK for $35 per bottle beginning in […]
2005 Cu Bocan Is Released On Unsuspecting Public
The Tomatin Distillery has released a limited 2005 vintage edition of its peated Cù Bòcan single malt Scotch whisky. The Highland whisky is bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and has been matured in former bourbon and sherry casks. The 2005 Cu Bocan is said to possess notes of apples, butterscotch and candy as well as the expected peat smoke. The 2005 Cù Bòcan will be available for […]
Dillon’s Rye Gives You 100%
Dillon’s Distillers in Ontario, Canada, has released its 100% Canadian rye whisky made from 100% Ontario-grown rye grain and aged in Canadian oak casks. Dillon’s 100% Rye 1 is actually comprised of 90% unsalted rye and 10% malted rye – but no barley or corn whatsoever – and has matured for slightly over three years in Canadian oak casks before being bottled at the eye-watering 59% alcohol by volume [118 […]
Coming To Europe? The Exceptional
The Exceptional – a small batch series of Scotch whiskies created from combining aged whiskies from several distilleries [including rare casks from closed distilleries] and finished in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks – will be coming to European markets. The first trio of whiskies available will be The Exceptional Grain, The Exceptional Malt and the Exceptional Blend. All three editions of The Exceptional are all bottled at 43% alcohol by volume […]
Matthew McConaughey Talks About Wild Turkey Bourbon
Matthew McConaughey wanted to be creative director of the Wild Turkey bourbon brand so the Wild Turkey bourbon brand said “OK!”
How To Make A Manhattan With Cocktail Kate
The Manhattan is one of the signature traditional whisky cocktails but maybe, for whatever reason [we are not judging you], you did not know how to make a proper Manhattan. That’s where Cocktail Kate from Jamie Oliver’s drinks Tube comes in to assist you…
Jack Daniel’s Barrel Hunt Begins Next Week
The hunt for Jack Daniel’s mystery barrels begins next week in Boston on August 1, 2016…
New [2006] Cognac From Bonneuil
Ten years have passed since the grapes from the French estate of Bonneuil in the Colinaud valley began their pilgrimage toward fine cognac and they have finally arrived in the form of the 2006 Domaine de Bonneuil. Bottled at 42.8% alcohol by volume [85.6 proof], the eaux-de-vie of 2006 Domaine de Bonneuil were matured in fine grain, French oak, second fill casks made from trees grown in the ancient Allier […]
J&B Shares Rare Stories
Who are the “J” and “B” behind J&B whisky. Well, that would be Giacomo Justerini and Alfred Brooks, of course. Duh. But did you know how the duo formed their whisky partnership? If you did not, here is one of the “rare stories” from J&B to inform you of their whisky’s history…
Tobermory Proudly Announces Birth Of Malt Whisky Twins
Tobermory Distillery is proud to announce the birth of twin limited edition malts – Tobermory 18-Year-Old Bourbon Cask and Tobermory 20-Year-Old Sherry Cask. The Tobermory 18-Year-Old Bourbon Cask is a one-off small batch production with a cinnamon, licorice, sea salt and maple syrup notes. The Tobermory 20-Year-Old Sherry Cask offers nutty, spicy and sweet notes. The Tobermory 18-Year-Old Bourbon Cask and Tobermory 20-Year-Old Sherry Cask are both available exclusively available […]
Murray Hill Joins The Club Again
Murray Hill Club Whiskey from Joseph A. Magnus & Co. has been re-launched. Murray Hill Club Whiskey is a blended bourbon made from whiskeys ranging in age from nine to 18 years that was first introduced in 1892 and carried the reputation as being one of the finest whiskeys on the market prior to Prohibition. The re-launched version was created using blending techniques that were regularly employed in Magnus’ era […]
Sagamore Spirit Expands Into Two New Markets
Sagamore Spirit, the straight rye whiskey company owned by Under Armour founder Kevin Plank, has expanded into two new USA markets – Washington, D.C. and Delaware – with an expansion into New York expected to follow later in 2016. Sagamore Spirit was introduced last year but was only distributed within its Maryland base at that time. Sagamore Spirit straight rye whiskey is bottled at 41.5% alcohol by volume [83 proof] […]
Jack Daniel’s Gives You A 360 View Of Their Distillery
Jack Daniel’s shows you their virtual distillery in a 360-degree view video…
TBWC Releases 52-Year-Old From Its Grip
TBWC – also known as That Boutique-y Whisky Company has released a 52-year-old single grain Scotch whisky from the now-closed Carsebridge Distillery. TBWC’s whisky is available for $305 per bottle.
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