The Glenlivet Reveals Eternal 56 Year Old
The Glenlivet travels more than a half century back in time to release The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Years Old, 1 of 1 – a whisky blend consisting of whisky matured in Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez and Palo Cortado casks along with an American oak barrel. The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Years […]
Bruichladdich Brings Laddie Rye Across The Pond
Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has brought Laddie Rye – the latest limited edition whisky distilled using locally grown Islay rye and Islay malting barley – across the pond to the USA. Bruichladdich is currently the only distillery on Islay producing rye whisky. Bruichladdich Laddie Rye was aged for seven years in both first-fill bourbon barrels and […]
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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 […]
Johnnie Walker Unveils Master’s Ruby Reserve
Johnnie Walker has released Master’s Ruby Reserve – a blend of eight whiskies, all of which are at least 40 years old – in honor of master blender Jim Beveridge and his 40 years in the industry. Beveridge personally selected all eight whiskies included in Johnnie Walker Master’s Ruby Reserve, which was then bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof]. “Every whisky that has gone into the creation of […]
Dewar’s Goes South Of The Border For New Scotch
Dewar’s has released their new Ilegal Smooth – a blended Scotch whisky composed of their double-aged eight-year-old Dewar’s and finished in ex-Ilegal Mezcal casks for one month. Dewar’s Ilegal Smooth has been bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and Ilegal Mezcal is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, and is made using ‘sustainable’ Espadín agave. Dewar’s Ilegal Smooth is being made available in the USA in April 2020 for $22 […]
Redbreast Debuts 27-Year-Old Irish Whiskey
You can get really fancy for St. Patrick’s Day next week as Redbreast has released a 27-year-old Irish whiskey – their oldest to date – if you are fortunate enough to find it in your market. Redbreast 27 Year Old has been matured in ruby port barrels from Portugal’s Douro Valley, then bottled at 54.6% alcohol by volume and is said to contain notes of chilis, pineapple and pomegranate. Redbreast […]
New Jane Walker Struts About This Month
Diageo’s Johnnie Walker brand has released a new Jane Walker whisky blend bottling. Diageo’s new Jane Walker by Johnnie Walker bottling is a new blend made with liquid from Speyside distillery Cardhu, bottled at 41.9% alcohol by volume [83.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, peaches and dark chocolate. Jane Walker by Johnnie Walker is being made available for $38 per 750ml bottle.
Glenfarclas Goes For The Gold
Speyside distillery Glenfarclas is releasing a slew of expensive and rare whiskies, including the 62-year-old Pagoda Ruby Reserve. The Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve is an extremely rare 1954, single sherry butt cask 62-year-old and bottled at 44.8% alcohol by volume [89.6 proof]. The Glenfarclas Ruby Reserve whisky is available in two editions: Limited Edition Silver and Collector’s Edition Gold. Only 180 bottles of Glenfarclas Limited Edition Silver are being made […]
Haig Club Anointed As Official Whisky Of Inter Miami CF
Former England footballer David Beckham is part owner of single grain Scotch whisky brand Haig Club and part owner of new Major League Soccer team, Inter Miami CF, so – not surprisingly – Haig Club has been announced as the official whisky of Inter Milan CF. The sponsorship follows the introduction of the 2016-launched Haig Club Clubman in Miami. “Launching Inter Miami CF this year is a really proud moment […]
Waterford Unveils Their Inaugural Irish Whiskey
The Waterford Distillery – located where they used to make Guinness beer – will launch their first Irish whiskey – 1st Cuvee: Pilgrimage – next month on April 25, 2020. The Waterford Distillery 1st Cuvee: Pilgrimage is a single malt Irish whiskey and only 1500 bottles will be produced with 1000 of those bottles being made available to the general public [one per person] at the distillery for $165 per […]
Yellow Rose Expands Into Europe
Yellow Rose has expanded into Europe with the launch of their Outlaw Bourbon, Premium American Whisky and Rye Whiskey. Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon is made from 100% Texas yellow corn, aged in small American oak barrels and bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is available for $82 per bottle. Yellow Rose Premium American Whiskey is bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is available for […]
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