Glenmorangie Gets Spicy
Glenmorangie has released A Tale of Spices – the sixth entry in their annual limited edition ‘A Tale Of’ series, where Glenmorangie emphasizes the role of spices in their Scotch. Glenmorangie A Tale of Spices was initially aged in bourbon barrels before being finished in a quartet of casks: French oak Moroccan red wine, new […]
Crown Royal Shutters Bottling Plant In Canada
London-based spirits behemoth Diageo – owners of Crown Royal – have announced plans to shutter its plant in Ontario, Canada, and move operations to the USA. Crown Royal was initially introduced 86 years ago to celebrate a visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and was only available in Canada until the 1960s, when […]
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Laphroaig Presents Book Two – The Second Ian Hunter Series Whisky
Islay distillery Laphroaig has released Book Two: Building An Icon, the second of their limited edition single malt whiskies honoring Ian Hunter, the last member of the founding Johnston family to run the Islay distillery. The entire range will eventually consist of five whiskies, each released annually. Hunter was the youngest member of the Johnston family, joining the Laphroaig distillery in 1908, after his relatives, brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, […]
Glasgow Debuts Second 1770 Peated Whisky
Glasgow Distillery has released their second peated single malt whisky – Glasgow 1770 Peated Rich & Smoky. Glasgow 1770 Peated Rich & Smoky has been matured in virgin oak, finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of smoke, toffee and vanilla. Glasgow 1770 Peated Rich & Smoky is being made available for $63 per bottle.
Smokehead Revives Frankenshake From The Dead For Halloween Cocktail
Islay-based Smokehead whisky has revived their “Frankenshake” Halloween-themed cocktail from the dead for this upcoming Halloween weekend. But the Frankenshake is merely the tip of the spooky Halloween cocktail iceberg – Smokehead has collaborated with partner bars to create their Freakishly Tasting Halloween Cocktail range, which include the Killer Kimchi, Don’t Bite Snow White as well as the Frankenshake. Cocktail recipes are available on the Smokehead’s Youtube page.
Jim Beam Displays Their New Lineage
Jim Beam has released Lineage – their new bourbon created as part of a collaboration between seventh-generation Beam family master distiller Fred Noe and his son Freddie. Jim Beam Lineage was aged for 15 years in charred white oak barrels, bottled at 55% alcohol by volume [110 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, spice and vanilla and caramel. Jim Beam Lineage will only be available in global […]
Singleton Reveals 38-Year-Old Secondary Aged Single Malt
Singleton has released a 38-year-old secondary aged single malt whisky. The Singleton 38-Year-Old was originally aged 12 years then underwent an additional 26-year secondary maturation in a selection of experimental casks of ex-Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez Oloroso-seasoned casks and new American oak casks before being bottled at 49.6% alcohol by volume [99.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of red apple, mango and caramel fudge. Only 1,689 bottles of The […]
Rosebank Introduces 30-Year-Old
Lowland distillery Rosebank has released a 30 Year Old limited edition whisky from three years prior to the distillery’s closure [the restoration of Rosebank by Scottish firm Ian Macleod Distillers continues with the construction of an energy-efficient distillery, visitor center, tasting room, shop and warehouse]. A new limited edition expression will be released every year until the first new Rosebank liquid from the distillery is ready to fully open. Meanwhile, […]
Royal Lochnagar Unveils 17-Year-Old For Anniversary
Highland distillery Royal Lochnagar is celebrating their 175th anniversary by releasing a limited edition 17-year-old single malt. Royal Lochnagar was founded in 1845, one mile from the England royal family’s Balmoral Castle. Originally christened New Lochnagar, the distillery was issued a Royal Warrant after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert took a tour in 1848, permitting the use of ‘royal’ in its name. Royal Lochnagar 175th Anniversary was aged in refill, […]
Glasgow Adds 30-Year-Old Macallan To Their Munro’s Collection
Scottish bottler Glasgow Whisky has bottled a 30-year-old single malt from The Macallan and added it to their Munros collection, which was created to honor the Scottish mountain range of the same name. The Glasgow-bottled 30-year-old The Macallan whisky was matured in an ex-sherry cask and was then bottled at 49.1% alcohol by volume [98.2 proof]. Only 133 decanters of Glasgow Whisky’s The Munros Macallan 30 Years Old is being […]
Loch Lomond Reveals New Additions – 21 And 30 Year Olds
Highland distillery Loch Lomond has released a pair of new additions to their core range of whiskies – a 21 Years Old and 30 Years Old. Loch Lomond 30 Years Old was matured in American oak casks with half of the liquid finished in Oloroso sherry casks before being bottled at 47% alcohol by volume [94 proof] and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, ginger, honey, nutmeg, peach, pineapple, […]
Glenfiddich Asks The Question – Where Next?
Glenfiddich has moved past “What Now?” – the first question posed by the Covid-19 pandemic – and are now onto the next question “Where Next?” That question is also used to explain the story behind Glenfiddich’s royal stag icon. The promo follows a stag as it loses its antlers and is left vulnerable while awaiting their regrowth. The annual process for stags sees the antlers return stronger than before – […]
Midleton Releases 2020 Very Rare Range
Midleton has released the 2020 version of their Very Rare range – the final range selected by former master distiller Brian Nation, who left in June 2020 after 23 years at the company. Midleton Very Rare 2020 is the 37th edition in the annual range and features single pot still and single grain whiskeys aged from 13 to 35 years in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels. The Midleton Very […]
Sazerac Launches Seignette VS Cognac In The UK
Sazerac has launched Seignette VS cognac in the UK. Sazerac’s Seignette VS is described as a “contemporary homage” to the original 200-year-old Seignette cognac. Sazerac’s Seignette VS cognac is said to contain notes of citrus, dried apricot, honeysuckle and vanilla. Sazerac’s Seignette VS cognac is being made available for $42 per 700ml bottle in the UK.
Jameson Finds Their Lost Barrel
Jameson Irish whiskey celebrates 240 years of existence by finding their “Lost Barrel” in a newly released advertising campaign inspired by the founder, John Jameson. The “Lost Barrel” film “playfully dramatizes” the steps taken by founder Jameson to deliver his whiskey to the world.
You Always Wanted To Do That? Jack Daniel’s Gives You The Opportunity To Dream
Jack Daniel’s has unveiled a new advertising campaign providing you with the opportunity to dream about all those things you have “always wanted to do” which they are calling “Make it Count”.
Waterford Introduces Organic Irish Whiskey
Waterford Distillery has released their new Organic: Gaia 1.1 whiskey made with organic Irish barley and whose single malt has been certified by Ireland’s Organic Trust. Waterford Organic: Gaia 1.1 was matured in various oak barrels, specifically: 42% first-fill American oak, 17% virgin American oak, 23% French oak and 18% vin doux naturel [sweet fortified wine casks], then was bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof]. Waterford Distillery’s Organic: […]
Teeling Unveils Blackpitts – Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Dublin-based Teeling has released Teeling Blackpitts – a peated single malt Irish whiskey – named after the Blackpitts area [known for its extensive barley malting houses] near the Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin. Teeling Blackpitts Peated single Malt was matured in both ex-bourbon and ex-Suternes white wine casks and made using barley that had been dried over smoke created by burning peat or turf before being bottled at 46% alcohol […]
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