Kirker Greer Debuts Seasons Collection
Belfast, Ireland-based Kirker Greer Spirits has released Seasons Collection – their new premium blended Irish whiskey collection inspired by the four seasons of the year. The Kirker Four Seasons Collection uses whiskies blended from a quartet of Irish distilleries – Ulster, Connacht, Munster, and Leinster – each representing a particular season of winter, spring, summer […]
Elijah Craig Tees Up For Ryder Cup
Elijah Craig has teed up for the upcoming Ryder Cup tournament and released a limited edition bourbon for the international golf tournament. Elijah Craig is already the tournament’s official bourbon, which will take place September 26-28, 2025, at Bethpage Black in New York. Elijah Craig Ryder Cup Small Batch Bourbon was finished in toasted staves […]
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Bardstown Offers Armagnac-Finished Bourbon
Kentucky-based Bardstown Bourbon Company has collaborated with French Armagnac house Château de Laubade to release their new creation – Bardstown Bourbon Company Château de Laubade – a bourbon finished in Armagnac casks. Bardstown Bourbon Company Château de Laubade begins with 12-year-old Indiana Bourbon and is finished in Armagnac’s Gascony black oak barrels for 18 months, then bottled at 59.2% alcohol by volume [118.4 proof] and is said to contain notes […]
1972 Karuizawa-Based Whisky Offered In Auction
Based on cask samples from a Karuizawa 1972 whisky archived by Elixir Distillers, the Karuizawa Omoiyari blend is being offered in a charity sale organized by Whisky.Auction. Only six bottles of the Karuizawa Omoiyari blend, using “some of the most remarkable and sought-after whiskies ever to be produced in Japan”, were produced by Elixir with the whisky said to feature the sherry-matured flavors of Karuizawa against Elixir’s bourbon casks. Bottle […]
Tomatin Offers Lockdown Whisky Festival This Weekend
The Tomatin Distillery wants you to know that they feel your pain during these coronavirus times and that is why they are offering the live-stream Lockdown Whisky Festival – scheduled for three hours on Saturday, April 4, 2020 – and hosted by whisky influencer Aqvavitae. In addition to Tomatin, brand ambassadors from across the sector will showcase a range of whiskies – including Adelphi, Arran, BenRiach, Cù Bòcan, GlenAllachie, Glencadam, […]
Yorkshire Introduces Moscatel-Finished Whisky
The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has released a Moscatel-finished single malt whisky – Filey Bay Moscatel Finish. The Spirit of Yorkshire Filey Bay Moscatel Finish single malt was initially matured in bourbon casks in 2016, then transferred to Spanish Moscatel hogsheads to finish, before being bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of fruit and spice. Only 6,000 bottles of The Spirit of […]
Jack Daniel’s Shows Their True Colors Amid Coronavirus
With a big tip of the hat to Cyndi Lauper and her hit song “True Colors”, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey has released a video entitled – “With Love, Jack” – as a way of addressing how people are adapting to coronavirus by staying connected while practicing social distancing. The singers featured in the video are Kenny Fleetwood and Whitley Little. “Showcasing how our friends around the world are rallying and […]
Douglas Laing Reveals Old Particular 22-Year-Old
With a nod toward Easter, UK bottler Douglas Laing & Co has released a single cask of Old Particular Invergordon 22 Years Old single grain whisky. Old Particular Invergordon 22 Years Old was bottled at 48.9% alcohol by volume [97.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of cinnamon and chocolate. Only 155 bottles of Old Particular Invergordon 22 Years Old single grain whisky are being made available exclusively from […]
Yoshino Produces Pine Tree Umiki Whisky
Japan-based Yoshino Spirits has released Umiki – a pine tree barrel-finished whisky that also uses water from the Pacific Ocean. Umiki – from the Japanese word for ocean [‘umi’] and the Japanes word for tree [‘ki’] – blends water from the Pacific Ocean with Japanese ocean-side malt whiskies and grain whiskies and then finishes the mixture in Japanese pine tree barrels. Umiki is said to contain floral notes as well […]
Tullibardine Reveals 15-Year-Old
Highland distiller Tullibardine has released a 15-year-old single malt whisky as part of their Fine Aged Collection. Tullibardine 15-Year-Old was distilled after the distillery’s reopening in 2003, has been matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, then bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, cloves and vanilla.
Brown-Forman And Others Join List Closing Visitor Centers Due To Coronavirus
Brown-Forman – whose brands include BenRiach, GlenGlassaugh, Sonoma Cutrer, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve and GlenDronach – have announced that they have closed their visitor centers due to the coronavirus outbreak, but will continue production at the facilities. A statement from Brown-Forman said: “To help prevent the spread of covid-19 (coronavirus), Brown-Forman is temporarily suspending tours, tastings and retail shops at all of its cooperage, distillery and winery locations. Our goal […]
Leinenkugel To The Rescue!
Finally some non-coronavirus good news! Wisconsin-based Leinenkugel has announced that they are releasing their first new product in three years – Spritzen! Leinenkugel – a craft brewery owned by Molson Coors – is introducing Spritzen, the “beer with a splash of seltzer” [Spritzen means “splash” in German]. Leinenkugel’s Spritzen is a beer that tastes like a beer but is also “hitting that sweet spot [for] people…who are looking for the […]
Beam Suntory Suspends Distillery Tours
Beam Suntory has announced that they have suspended distillery tours at all their distilleries due to the coronavirus outbreak – the distilleries themselves, however, “remain fully operational” and production has not been disrupted. In a statement, Beam Suntory said: “We’re determined to do our part to support our communities and help contain the spread of the virus,” the statement continued. “Consistent with guidance from public health authorities to limit large […]
The Balvenie And Glenfiddich Distilleries Closed Due To Coronavirus
The Balvenie and Glenfiddich distilleries – both owned by Scotland-based spirits company William Grant & Sons – have been closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, William Grant & Sons said: “We have taken the precautionary measure to close our visitor centers globally until further notice. However, our distilleries remain operational. We are not aware of any confirmed cases of coronavirus at any William Grant & Sons locations. […]
Ireland Closes Down Pubs Ahead Of St. Patrick’s Day Due To Coronavirus
In an effort to control the spread of the coronavirus, Ireland has shut down pubs and bars ahead of this week’s celebration of St. Patrick’s Day [Tuesday, March 17, 2020]. In addition, the Irish government has also banned mass gatherings in the country. The Republic of Ireland has reported a total of 169 cases of coronavirus – 40 new cases this past weekend – along with two reported deaths. The […]
Jameson And Teeling Close Visitor Centers Due To Coronavirus
With St. Patrick’;s Day approaching this week [March 17], Irish whiskey distilleries, Jameson and Teeling in the Republic of Ireland have closed their visitor centers due to the ongoing coronvirus [Covid-19] pandemic. There have been 70 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and one death in Ireland. Irish Distillers, the Irish whiskey arm of Pernod Ricard, issued a statement explaining their decision to close their Jameson Bow Street and Midleton sites. The […]
JJ Corry Set To Release Blended Grain Irish Whiskey In Honor Of Women’s Day
Irish whiskey bonder JJ Corry has collaborated with design firm Jill & Gill to produce a blended grain whiskey called The Whiskey Thief. The Whiskey Thief uses a blend of Irish grain whiskeys from multiple distilleries and is bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof]. Only 100 bottles of The Whiskey Thief are being made available at 5pm on March 16, 2020 via online auctioneer celticwhiskeyauction.com. All proceeds from […]
Nirvana Released In Europe
Sazerac-owned and India-based John Distilleries has released their Paul John Nirvana single malt whisky for the European market. Paul John Nirvana is an unpeated expression matured in charred American oak casks, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, fruitcake and honeycomb. Paul John Nirvana is being made available in Belgium, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Poland and the UK for $38 […]
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