Bruichladdich Dispatches Octomore 16
Islay-based distillery Bruichladdich has released a quartet of single malts comprising their 16th annual highly peated Octomore series. Bruichladdich Octomore 16.1 uses 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley, was malted to 101.4 PPM and was matured in first-fill bourbon barrels for five years before being bottled at 59.3% alcohol by volume 118.6 proof] and is said […]
The Balvenie Turns The Big 5-0….Again
The Balvenie has released the second entry in The Fifty Collection, their three-part series of single malts showcasing five decades of The Balvenie contributions. The Balvenie Second Edition Fifty Collection is a blend of whiskies from two casks – a single European oak refill butt, also used for the first edition, and an American oak […]
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Woodford Reserve Offers Swanky French Baccarat Version
Brown-Forman has released another version of their wildly popular Woodford Reserve bourbon – Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition – a cognac-finished bourbon housed in a fancy French Baccarat crystal decanter [the first American bourbon in a French Baccarat decanter]. The limited edition Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition was aged in hand-selected XO cognac casks at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, bottled at 45.2% alcohol by volume [90.4 proof] and is […]
Gordon & MacPhail Presents 1948 Glen Grant Scotch
Scotland-based independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail has presented a 1948 Speyside single malt Scotch from Glen Grant in 1948. Gordon & MacPhail’s 72-Year-Old Glen Grant whisky was matured in an American oak ex-sherry cask, bottled at 56.2% alcohol by volume [112.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of dark chocolate, espresso and spice. However, you will require a healthy bank account to get your hands on some of this […]
Three Cents Gives Your Their Three Cents On Mixer Worthiness
Most bourbon and whisk[e]y drinkers will not give the time of day to a person attempting a conversation about mixers – but hear the Three Cents mixer people out as they attempt to “Unleash the Bubble” in promoting their flavored tonic water and mixers [especially that grapefruit soda]. Three Cents was initially launched in Greece, but is expected to be available in other global markets throughout 2021.
Coalition Whiskey Makes Its 2021 Debut
Coalition Whiskey from Kentucky Artisan Distillery is making its 2021 debut with three versions finished in ex-Bordeaux wine barrels. Coalition Whiskey is a 100% rye whiskey comprised of a blend of five-year-old rye, matured in American oak barrels for five years, then finished in Margaux barriques, Pauillac barriques, and Sauternes barriques, bottled at various levels – Coalition Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Margaux Barriques is bottled at 45.4% alcohol […]
Teeling Reveals Fourth Whiskey In Brabazon Series
Dublin-based Teeling has released their fourth and final Irish whiskey in their Brabazon Series – Brabazon Bottling, Series 4. The 13-year-old Teeling Brabazon Bottling, Series 4 single malt was matured for more than two years in ex-barrels of Carcavelos Port – a style of Portuguese fortified white wine that dates back to the 18th century – bottled at 49.5% alcohol by volume [99 proof] and is said to contain notes […]
5Nines Reveal Single Cask Whiskies
Australia-based 5Nines Distillery has released three limited edition single cask whiskies – Select Single Cask – 5ND090 Sherry Cask, Select Single Cask – 5ND060 Pinot Cask, and Cask Strength – 5ND0107 Liqueur Frontignac. The 5ND090 Sherry Cask whisky was matured in a French oak cask seasoned with Spanish PX sherry, bottled at 46.7% alcohol by volume [93.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of butter, caramel and pears. The […]
Beam-Suntory Unveils 1826 Cocktail Set
Beam-Suntory has released their 1826 range of ready-to-drink (RTD) products for the UK [the name of the RTD range comes from the year Glasgow-based UK distributor Thomas Lowndes founded his namesake business]. Beam-Suntory’s 1826 range is composed of four bottled cocktails: Old Fashioned, Cognac Espresso Martini, Smoky French Martini, and Mint Julep. Each RTD contains five servings and is made using a Beam Suntory spirit as its base. The Beam-Suntory […]
Ezra Brooks Debuts 99
Ezra Brooks has added Ezra Brooks 99 to their range of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskies. Ezra Brooks 99 was bottled at 49.5% alcohol by volume – 99 proof – while the flagship Ezra Brooks bourbon is bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof]. Ezra Brooks 99 is said to contain notes of caramel, chocolate, spice and vanilla. Beginning in January 2021, Ezra Brooks 99 is being made available across […]
Coors Light Lobbies For Tom Flores
Coors Light is promoting the former National Football League’s Oakland Raiders head coach, Tom Flores, to be inducted in the NFL’s Hall of Fame with a new advertising campaign. The budget beer is brewed in Colorado [home of one of the Raiders’ arch-rival Denver Broncos] by parent company MolsonCoors, which is based in Chicago – home of another Raiders rival, Chicago Bears – but went “light” on those associations as […]
Catoctin Creek Rye Now Available In The UK
Virginia-based Catoctin Creek is making their Roundstone Rye whiskey available in the UK at 10 retailers. UK customers may now have the choice of three Roundstone Rye varieties: 80 Proof (40% alcohol by volume), Distiller’s Edition 92 Proof (46% ABV) and Cask Proof (58.9% ABV). Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 80 Proof is said to contain notes of caramel, lemon and toffee while Catoctin Creek Distiller’s Edition is said to be […]
Sazerac Purchases Paul Masson Brandy
New Orleans-based Sazerac has purchased the Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand, related inventory and interests in certain contracts from New York-based Constellation Brands for a reported $255 million. The deal is reportedly expected to close this month (January 2021). Sazerac adds a middle/low-end brandy while Constellation Brands’ remaining spirits portfolio includes High West Whiskey.
First Drink of 2021 Is On Us, Says Bushmills
Irish whiskey giant, Bushmills, is offering the first drink of 2021 [for USA consumers] to be on them with their #FirstWhiskey campaign effort. Bushmills is offering USA consumers aged 21 and over to order Bushmills on its own or in a cocktail from a bar or restaurant, whether its purchased in person, for takeaway or delivery, then redeem the offer by taking a photo of the receipt and uploading it […]
Happy New Year – USA Places 25% Tariff On European Cognac
Just when you thought you were glad to be ridding yourself of the horrors of 2020, the USA greeted the new year of 2021 with the news of their intention of placing a 25% tariff on certain European cognacs. Officially, the USA Trade Representative (USTR) announced it will adjust tariffs on “certain Cognacs, grape brandies and wine from France and Germany” to a 25% duty rate beginning on January 12, […]
Cognac Takes A Hit In Europe-USA Trade War
The USA will impose new import taxes on some French cognacs as part of a long-running trade dispute that initially began over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing 16 years ago. The latest retaliation will have the USA imposing new tariffs on “certain cognac and other grape brandies from France and Germany”. The USA said they were taking the tariff action because they claimed the EU imposed tariffs on […]
Moet Hennessy Buys Minority Stake In Whistlepig
Moët Hennessy has purchased an undisclosed minority stake in Vermont-based Whistlepig – allowing the company to build the whiskey brand outside of North America. Moët Hennessy is the wine and spirits division of LVMH and produces such recognizable luxury spirits as Belvedere vodka. According to 2019 data from the spirits industry, Whistlepig holds the top position in the ultra-premium and luxury rye whiskey category (rye whiskey sold at US$45 or […]
Bushmills Unveils 30-Year-Old Single Malt Whiskey
Bushmills has released another Irish whiskey from their Causeway Collection – which was unveiled earlier this month and comprises of 10 cask-finished single malt whiskies – a 30 year old single malt. Bushmills 30 Year Old New American Oak Cask single malt whiskey was initially matured for 14 years in Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, finished in new American oak casks for 16 years before being bottled at 48.4% […]
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