Connacht Re-Brands As Ballina
Irish whiskey distillery Connacht has re-branded to become Ballina after being purchased by Terroirs Distillers [owner of Tullibardine]. Connacht Distillery originally opened in 2015. The newly-named Ballina Distillery has also released a pair of single malt whiskies – Dúbailte Double Wood and Triarach Triple Wood – the former being double-casked and the latter being triple-casked. […]
Heineken Sends Social Message
Heineken has unveiled a new promotional campaign starring the National Basketball Association’s Josh Hart of the New York Knicks which encourages Heineken consumers to remove their social life from social media formats. Heineken initiated their “Social Off Socials” research study last month and found that 94% of Americans are currently part of group chats with […]
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Aye Matey, Remy Martin Resurrects The Black Pearl
Legendary cognac house Remy Martin has resurrected the Black Pearl – not the pirate ship from the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series – but rather, the crystal decanters used to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Louis XIII cognac. The decanters are styled to resemble the flask originally used by house founder Paul-Emile Remy Martin when he created the Louis XIII in 1874 while the cognac held within […]
New Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Yes, you read that correctly – there is a new single malt Irish whiskey [with an “e”] from Teeling. Okay, technically, it’s a blend of aged [up to 23 years] malt whiskey that has spent time maturing in five wine casks – sherry, port, Madeira, white Burgundy and Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is an Irish whiskey that smacks of citrus, vanilla and spice notes while carrying a 46% alcohol content […]
Chivas Regal Extra Emerges
A new blended Scotch whisky has emerged from Chivas dubbed Chivas Regal Extra – a product of rare whiskies in the Chivas stock and whiskies matured in Oloroso sherry casks – and carrying a 40% alcohol content [80 proof]. Chivas regal Extra will be available in global travel retail outlets beginning in March 2015.
The First Annual WhiskyCritic CiderFest Results
The results of the first annual WhiskyCritic CiderFest are in and although there was a clear winner, the competition was still feisty for which cider would be crowned as the WC cider champion for 2014. These seven ciders were selected at random from our local WC cider-selling establishment and, therefore, were limited to the stock selection they had on hand at said cider-selling establishment. So, by way of a disclaimer, […]
Craigellachie 13 And 19-Year-Old To Make Debuts
Two aged editions of Craigellachie Speyside single malt Scotch whisky – a 13-Year-Old and a 19-Year-Old – will be making their debuts this year, with the 19-Year-Old offered only in travel retail outlets. Making it unique in the Scotch whisky universe, Craigellachie uses only malted barley from the kiln in Glenesk [Scotland] as well as worm tub condensers to cool the liquid. The oil-fired result is a whisky heavy in […]
2 Gingers Runs Pick And Roll With White Mamba In Boston
Blended Irish whiskey, 2 Gingers, helped Brian Scalabrine – aka White Mamba – celebrate his official return to Boston this week by putting the former NBA player behind the bar at Granary Tavern to mix drinks such as the “Big Ginger” and “Skinny Ginger” before he embarks on his duties as Comcast SportsNet NBA television analyst. The 6-9 Scalabrine played 11 years in the NBA – four seasons with New […]
Good Day At Black Rock
The holiday gift season just got one gift better as Bowmore is offering a special limited edition gift pack for its Bowmore Black Rock Islay single malt Scotch whisky that includes a set of black slate coasters. The catch? The 24,000 gift packs will only be available at selected European travel retail outlets. The Bowmore Black Rock Islay Gift Pack – if you can find one – will cost $75.
Jim Beam Instructs How To Get Fired Up With Kentucky Fire
Jim Beam has released a helpful, nine-scenario-guide on “How to Get Fired Up” – but specifically using their spicy cinnamon-flavored Kentucky Fire bourbon…
BrewDog Brings Out The Pumpkin Head Ale For Halloween
Scottish craft brewery, BrewDog, has dispatched Pumpkin Head Ale for Halloween celebratory festivities. The seasonal Pumpkin Head Ale is bottled at 5.1% alcohol content. BrewDog Pumpkin Head Ale will be available in the UK only [but also online at BrewDog’s official site] for $3.55 per bottle.
Henry Westons Launches Cider-In-A-Box
It was only a matter of time. Henry Westons – the largest cidermaker in the UK – has launched that nation’s first cider-in-a-box with its Mulled Cider. The box – or rather, bag in the box – contains 2.25 liters of cider and can be kept in a drinkable state for six weeks after first opened. The Henry Westons Mulled Cider is a combination of cinnamon and spices with a […]
Bowmore Small Batch Bows
Islay distillery, Bowmore, has launched Bowmore Small Batch, a single malt Scotch whisky matured in both first and second-fill ex-bourbon casks. The first-fill former bourbon casks lend a vanilla and spice essence to the whisky while the second-fill bourbon cask adds fruit, salt and honey notes to the whisky. Bowmore Small Batch is now available for $40 per 750ml bottle.
Auchentoshan Releases American Oak
Auchentoshan has released their American Oak single malt Scotch whisky – the first from the distillery to be made in first fill ex-bourbon casks made of its namesake wood. Auchentoshan American Oak is 40% alcohol content [80 proof]. Auchentohsan American Oak is will be available for $40 per 750ml bottle.
J.P. Wiser Whisky Creates Wiserfund
J.P. Wiser whisky has your back, fellas – they have created the Wiserfund…
Jack Daniel’s 164th Birthday Celebrated Down Under
To help them properly celebrate Jack Daniel’s 164th birthday, some Australians in Sydney took six weeks to build a bar out of scratch, with all in attendance at JD’s birthday bash being those who donated time, materials or ideas in exchange for a ticket or a bottle of JD…
Woodford Reserve Now Has Pinot Noir Finish
Touted as the first American whiskey [Bourbon] to be aged in pinot noir barrels from California, Woodford Reserve has released Woodford Reserve Sonoma Cutrer Pinot Noir Finish. Why use pinot noir barrels from the northern California-based vineyard of Sonoma-Cutrer? Both Woodford Reserve and Sonoma-Cutrer are part of the gigantic Brown-Forman spirits/wine corporation. Woodford Reserve Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Finish is available beginning this month for $100 per bottle.
MLS Subs Out Budweiser For Heineken Beginning In 2015
Major League Soccer has dropped Budweiser and upgraded to Heineken as the Official Beer of the MLS. The Dutch brewery giant will have its brand on all MLS content and will be the official presenter of the MLS Rivalry Week for the growing, popular league. Heineken’s new sponsorship deal with the MLS will begin in January 2015.
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