Compass Box Employs Karen Gillan As Muse
Compass Box has employed Scotland-born actress Karen Gillan [“Jumanji”] as the muse for the 2026 limited edition release of their blended grain whisky dubbed Hedonism. Gillan – who was born in Inverness – is also known for roles in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” feature film franchise as well as “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: […]
Remy Martin Claims Los Angeles And Miami As Their Cities
Cognac house Rémy Martin has claimed Los Angeles and Miami as their cities in their “This is My City” series – joining Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and New York – all six cities have each city’s notable landmarks showcased on bottles of Rémy Martin’s VSOP Cognac. Rémy Martin’s Los Angeles Edition bottle is dubbed Melody of […]
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Teeling Introduces 32-Year-Old Irish Whiskey
Dublin-based Teeling Distillery has released 32-Year-Old single malt Irish whiskey as part of their Vintage Reserve Collection. Teeling 32-Year-Old was bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof]. Only a scant 750 bottles of Teeling 32-Year-Old single malt Irish whiskey are being made available for the whiskey are available, initially in Ireland, then in Asia and Europe, for $2,365 per 700ml bottle.
Maker’s Mark Collabs With Roku And Randall Park
Beam-Suntory-owned Maker’s Mark bourbon has collaborated with Roku and actor-comedian Randall Park [“Fresh Off the Boat”] to promote his new talk show called “The Show Next Door”. The show is a weekly talk show which Park hosts and welcomes a variety of actors, athletes, musicians and other guests. The first two episodes of the six-episode series premiered this week – available for free on the Roku Channel – and each […]
Loch Lomond Launches Spearhead
Loch Lomond Distillery has released Spearhead – their new single grain whisky made using a continuous Coffey-style still. Loch Lomond Spearhead was matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in both fire- and infrared-toasted [for precise toasting] virgin American oak barrels – Loch Lomond Distillery claims to be the only site in Scotland to use infrared barrels to finish whisky – before being bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] […]
Oxford Rye Wheels Out Batch #2
The Oxford Artisan Distillery has issued their Oxford Rye Whisky Batch #2. Oxford Rye Whisky Batch #2 was aged in both virgin American oak casks and vintage Port casks, bottled at 47.4% alcohol by volume [94.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of banana, butterscotch, leather and tobacco. For Oxford Rye Whisky Batch #2, the Oxford Artisan Distillery – which claims to be the only distillery in England to […]
Blue Run Spirits Offer 14-Year-Old Bourbon
Kentucky-based Blue Run Spirits has released Blue Run Kentucky Straight 14-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon. Blue Run Kentucky Straight 14-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon is bottled at 56.5% alcohol by volume and is said to contain notes of Anaheim peppers, French toast and Rainier cherries. Blue Run Kentucky Straight 14-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon is being made available for $200 per bottle, while a limited Reserve offering is also being made available online […]
Kopparberg Introduces Strawberry Hard Seltzer
Sweden-based cider-maker Kopparberg has released a new strawberry flavor to their lineup of hard seltzers – which includes passion fruit and mixed berries. Kopparberg Strawberry Hard Seltzer is bottled at 5% alcohol by volume [10 proof] and is touted as gluten-free, low-sugar, vegan-friendly and containing 93 calories per can. Kopparberg Strawberry Hard Seltzer is being made available for $3 per 330ml can.
Bisquit Changes Back To Bisquit & Dubouche
Bisquit Cognac has changed their name back to Bisquit & Dubouché – the original title for the cognac brand, named after the founders, Alexandre Bisquit and Adrien Dubouché. Alexandre Bisquit officially founded the brand in 1819 and later went into business with Dubouché. Bisquit & Dubouché VSOP was re-launched in 2020 and is currently available to purchase in the UK. The XO variant will be available later this year.
Scallywag Introduces Whisky-Infused Chocolates
Today is World Chocolate Day, and to celebrate, the Douglas Laing-owned Speyside blended malt whisky producer, Scallywag, has released their whisky-infused range of chocolates in a collaboration with Glasgow-based Sugarsnap Artisan Chocolate. Sugarsnap founder Annette Smith infused Scallywag whisky into ganache, then decorated the chocolates with the brand colors of Scallywag’s three blended malt whiskies – Scallywag’s flagship blend of malts from Mortlach, The Macallan and The Glenrothes distilleries [46% […]
Lakes Distillery Offers Third In Whiskymaker’s Editions Series
Lakes Distillery has collaborated with online retailer Master of Malt to offer Miramar – their third selection in their Whiskymaker’s Editions Series. Lakes Distillery Miramar was bottled at 54% alcohol by volume [108 proof] and is said to contain notes of cherries, plums and vanilla. Only 600 bottles of Lakes Distillery Miramar are being made available for $110 per bottle.
Smokehead Introduces Canned Whisky Mixes
Smokehead has released a pair of canned whisky mixed drinks – Smokehead Mixed with Cola, and Smokehead Mixed with Ginger and Lime – both made using Islay single malt Smokehead. Both Smokehead Mixed with Cola and Smokehead Mixed with Ginger and Lime have 6% alcohol by volume [12 proof]. Both Smokehead Mixed with Cola and Smokehead Mixed with Ginger and Lime are being made available for $3.50 per 330ml can.
Kavalan Adds Trio Of Animal-Inspired Whisky Gift Sets
Taiwan-based Kavalan has released a trio of whisky gift sets inspired by Taiwanese endangered animals – specifically, the Taiwan barbet bird, leopard cat and sika deer – naming them the Kavalan Native Species Exclusive Edition Gift Sets. The Mikado Pheasant gift set showcases the Taiwan barbet bird and includes Kavalan Classic Single Malt in both 700ml and 50ml bottles as well as a 500ml bottle of Distillery Select No.1 Single […]
Glasgow Triples Down On Distilled Single Malt
Glasgow Distillery has released their newest edition of the Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled. Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled was matured in both ex-bourbon and virgin oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, chocolate, peaches, pears and vanilla. Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled was created using water from nearby Loch Katrine. Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple […]
Glenglassaugh Reveals 50-Year-Old
Highland distillery Glenglassaugh has released a 50-year-old single malt whisky – one of the oldest from the distillery. The Glenglassaugh 50-Year-Old was finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks from Andalucía, Spain, bottled at 40.1% alcohol by volume [80.2 proof] and because it has been matured in the distillery’s coastal warehouses, said to contain notes of almond, blackberry, cherry, figs and mango. Only a mere 264 bottles of Glenglassaugh 50 Year […]
Michter’s Rolls Out Pair Of Ryes
Louisville, Kentucky-based Michter’s Distillery has released a pair of single barrel limited edition rye whiskies – Michter’s 10 Year Rye and Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. Michter’s 10 Year Rye was bottled at 46.4% alcohol by volume [92.8 proof] and touts notes of almonds, citrus, toffee and vanilla. Michter‘s 10 Year Rye is being made available in the USA beginning in July 2021 for $170 per 750ml bottle. Michter’s US*1 […]
WhiskyCritic Review – Monkey Shoulder
WhiskyCritic recently had the opportunity to try some Monkey Shoulder blended malt whisky – in both cocktail and neat form – but the results were similar. Monkey Shoulder was introduced to the world 16 years ago as a blend of a trio [as indicated by the number of monkeys on the bottles] of Speyside whiskies and is generally touted as a mixing whisky to produce flavorful cocktails. For some cocktails, […]
The Macallan Issues The Third Concept In Series
The Macallan has added the third and final single malt whisky to their Concept Series – a limited collection featuring The Macallan’s whiskymaking culture and creativity – with a label design by American artist, David Carson. The Macallan Concept No. 3 whisky arises from a combination of first-fill, sherry-seasoned American oak casks, European oak casks along with refill and virgin oak casks, was bottled at 40.8% alcohol by volume [81.6 […]
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