Buffalo Trace Goes Full Proof With Sazerac Rye
Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace Distillery has gone full proof with the addition of New Orleans-inspired Sazerac Rye Full Proof to their permanent lineup of Sazerac products. Buffalo Trace’s Sazerac Rye Full Proof Whiskey was bottled at a whopping 62.5% alcohol by volume [125 proof] and despite that, is said to contain notes of dill, rye and […]
Aberlour Unveils 50-Year-Old
Speyside-based Aberlour Distillery has released Aberlour 50 Year Old – their first 50-year-old single malt whisky – but with a significant catch….only a mere 20 bottles will be made available worldwide. Aberlour 50 Year Old was bottled at 45.2% alcohol by volume [90.4 proof] and is said to impart notes of apricot, cinnamon, hazelnut, nutmeg […]
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Douglas Laing Unveils Macallan 26-Year-Old
Glasgow-based independent bottler Douglas Laing has released The Macallan 1993 Vintage single malt whisky as part of their XOP Black Series. The Macallan 1993 Vintage matured for 26 years in an ex-refill butt, was bottled at 56.4% alcohol by volume [112.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of dried fruits, honeyed barley and milk chocolate. Only 244 bottles of The Macallan 1993 Vintage are being made available throughout Asia […]
Tobermory Reveals 23-Year-Old Sherry Cask-Finished Single Malt
Tobermory has released a 23-year-old single malt whisky finished in an Oloroso sherry cask. The Tobermory 23 Year Old was aged in Oloroso sherry casks at their distillery on the Isle of Mull, bottled at 46.3% alcohol by volume [92.6 proof] and is said to contain notes of fruitcake, oranges, vanilla and walnuts. The Tobermory 23 Year Old is being made available in Asia, Europe and the UK for $410 […]
Old Forester Unveils Birthday Bourbon
Old Forester was founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870 and to celebrate their upcoming birthday, they will release three batches of a limited edition bourbon to celebrate that anniversary. The first batch of Old Forester’s anniversary limited edition bourbon is bottled at 62.8% alcohol by volume [125.6 proof] and is said to contain to notes of apricot, maple syrup and plum. The second batch of Old Forester’s anniversary limited […]
William Grant & Sons Produces A Fistful Of Bourbon
William Grant & Sons has produced A Fistful of Bourbon – with a corresponding short films directed by Paul Briganti [known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and “Upright Citizens Brigade”]. The four shorts are in a tongue-in-cheek Clint Eastwood-style spaghetti Western theme [a la “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”]. The Fistful of Bourbon shorts stars Frank Garcia (“Upright Citizens Brigade”) and George Basil (“Crashing” on HBO). […]
The Macallan Adds Sixth And Final Whisky To Their Edition Series
Speyside distiller The Macallan has issued their sixth and final whisky in their Edition Series, dubbing it The Macallan Edition No.6. The Macallan Edition No.6 celebrates the distillery’s nearby land and river [The Macallan Estate is based on the banks of the River Spey]. The Macallan Edition No. 6 was bottled at 48.6% alcohol by volume [97.2 proof] after spending some time maturing in a combination of American and European […]
Whistlepig Releases Boss Hog VII
Vermont-based Whistlepig has released their latest addition to their Boss Hog series – Boss Hog VII: Magellan’s Atlantic – their first whiskey finished in both rare Spanish and South American casks. Whistlepig’s Boss Hog VII: Magellan’s Atlantic is a straight rye whiskey is first finished in oak casks from Cantabria in northern Spain for three weeks, followed by a second finish in South American teak wood casks from Brazil for […]
It’s A Piece Of Cake For Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie has released “A Tale of Cake” – a new limited edition single malt whisky. Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake was partially matured in Tokaji dessert wine casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of almond, coconut, pecan and pineapple upside down cake. Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake is being made available for $95 per bottle beginning on October 18, 2020.
Finnish Distiller Kyro Unveils Malt Rye Whisky
Fledgling Finnish distillery, Kyrö Distillery, has revealed their first offering – a malt rye whisky. Based in Isokyro, Finland, the distillery is located in a former dairy facility used to produce Finnish cheese, and was was founded by Miika Lipiäinen, Mikko Koskinen, Kalle Valkonen, Miko Heinilä and Jouni Ritola, while they were enjoying some American rye whisky in a sauna. Kyrö Distillery Company’s inaugural Malt Rye Whisky is made with […]
Jameson Reveals Stout-Finished Whiskey
Jameson Irish Whiskey has released Jameson Crested Finished in Black Ball Metric Stout Barrels. Jameson Crested Finished in Black Ball Metric Stout Barrels was initially matured in sherry casks before being finished for four months in the Black Ball Metric Stout barrels, then being bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to contain notes of chocolate, coffee and spice. Less than 10,000 bottles of Jameson Crested […]
Crown Royal Releases Full Version Of If You Want Me To Stay
Crown Royal released the full version of the re-imagined Sly and The Family Stone classic “If You want Me To Stay” featuring Ari Lennox and Anthony Ramos doing the honors. Crown Royal has partnered with the Main Street Alliance—a nonprofit organization committed to supporting small businesses in the United States—to raise money and help live music venues that have become cultural landmarks.
Lavagulin Gets Jazz-y For 2020
Lavagulin is not allowing the undeniably crappy year of 2020 escape without at least a sliver of good news as they have released a limited edition 22-year-old single malt Scotch whisky called Lagavulin Jazz 2020 – celebrating the 22nd anniversary of the Islay Jazz Festival [which will be held in an online format on 3 October 3, 2020]. The 2020 Islay Jazz Festival will feature musical performances, some features of […]
Bud Light Touts Beer And Okra
Bud Light is touting okra as a complementary side to their beer while promoting an initiative to bring together local communities to help Black-owned restaurants. The first of the Bud Light promotions centers around Cleveland’s Beckham’s B & M Bar B Que – a family-owned Southern restaurant – with Bud Light also partnering with food app directory EatOkra in the process.
Hudson Unveils New Whiskey, Renames Others
New York City-based Hudson has released a new straight rye whiskey – Back Room Deal – and renamed others in their lineup. Hudson Back Room Deal is made from a mashbill containing 95% rye and 5% malted barley, finished in American oak barrels that were used to mature peated Scotch whisky, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of vanilla, apricot, black pepper, […]
The Glenturret Reveals Four New Whiskies
The Glenturret – which claims to be Scotland’s oldest working distillery – has released four new whiskies: Triple Wood, 10-year-old Peat Smoked, a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old [along with two limited edition whiskies, a 25-year-old and 30-year-old]. The Glenturret Triple Wood was aged in three casks: American, Sherry and Bourbon, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, ginger and vanilla. It […]
Yuengling Goes West With MolsonCoors
MolsonCoors has announced a 50/50 partnership deal with D.G. Yuengling & Son – the oldest existing brewery in the USA – which would bring Yuengling products to 25 mostly Western states where they are currently unavailable. Pennsylvania-based Yuengling was founded in 1829, and will continue their normal production process under the new deal while Molson Coors will handle the distribution. The introductory rollout to the Western states won’t happen until […]
Octomore Rolls Out Octomore 11s
Islay distiller Octomore is set to release the Octomore 11s – three single malt Scotch whiskies. Octomore 11.1 was matured five years in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks from Jim Beam, Heaven Hill and Jack Daniel’s and bottled at 59.4% alcohol by volume [118.8 proof]. Octomore 11.2 was matured [for a total of five years] in two separate casks: 25% aged in Pauillac ex-wine casks, while the remaining 75% was aged […]
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