Glenfiddich Redesigns Label For 2026
Speyside-based venerable Scotch whisky icon Glenfiddich has begun 2026 with a re-design of their single malt whisky labels, combining historical and modern elements for the new labels. Taking a page from The Dalmore, Glenfiddich gives more prominent space to the stag, which has been on the bottle since Glenfiddich’s 1960s heyday but in a more […]
Jack + Coke Cans ABV Turned Down A Notch
Jack Daniels has turned the ABV [alcohol by volume] levels down a notch on their Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola ready-to-drink (RTD) range being offered in the USA. Initially, the Jack+Coke’s were at 7% alcohol by volume [14 proof] but current consumer trends are indicating a demand for lesser alcohol levels and Jack+Coke’s alcohol levels have […]
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Beam Suntory Creates Oaksmith Bourbon-Scotch Blend
Global spirits behemoth Beam Suntory has created a blended whisky that pairs bourbon and Scotch that they are calling Oaksmith – and are releasing two variants: Oaksmith and Oaksmith Gold – specifically for the Indian market. Oaksmith is a blend of bourbon, imported Scotch malt whisky and grain spirits that has been aged for at least four years in American oak barrels. Both Oaksmith and Oaksmith Gold are being made […]
Glen Moray Offers Port Cask-Finished Whisky For Holidays
Speyside distillery Glen Moray is getting into the holiday spirit with their release of a limited edition 25-Year-Old single malt whisky finished in port casks. Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky was initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in port casks from Porto Cruz before being bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of dark chocolate, fruit, ginger and vanilla. […]
Tullibardine Unveils 51-Year-Old Single Malt
Highland distillery Tullibardine has released a limited edition single malt Scotch whisky called Tullibardine 1964 to be included in their Custodians Collection. Tullibardine 1964 originated from three specially selected casks and is said to contain notes of almonds, chocolate, floral meadows, leather armchairs [yes, leather armchairs – you read that correctly] and fresh pineapple. Only 242 bottles of Tullibardine 1964 are being made available worldwide.
Bardstown Bourbon Finishes In The Red
Bardstown Bourbon has collaborated with The Prisoner Wine Company in California to ultimately release Bardstown Bourbon – The Prisoner, finished in The Prisoner’s red wine barrels. The Bardstown Bourbon Company & The Prisoner Wine Company Collaboration has nine-year-old Tennessee bourbon finished for 18 months in French oak red wine barrels, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to contain notes of blackberries, honey and vanilla. The […]
The Last Drop Bottles 1977 Dumbarton
The Last Drop Distillers have bottled up some Dumbarton 1977 Single Grain Scotch Whisky – only their third single grain whisky in the past 11 years. The Last Drop’s Dumbarton 1977 had matured for more than 40 years and was bottled at 48.4% alcohol by volume [96.8 proof]. The original Dumbarton distillery was closed in 2002 and the last remaining trace of the distillery – a 100-foot tall red tower […]
Mindy Kaling Sends You A Personal Message With Your Johnnie Walker Scotch
Mindy Kaling is sending you a personal message on the bottle of that Johnnie Walker Blue Label you just bought for yourself or as a gift for someone else this holiday season. Kaling [aka Vera Mindy Chokalingam] noted for her role as Kelly Kapoor in “The Office”, and more recently, Molly Patel in the feature film “Late Night”, has contributed eight personal messages which you can have engraved on Johnnie […]
Maker’s Mark Reveals Private Select
Maker’s Mark has released a cask strength whiskey as part of their Private Select series. Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Private Select originated from a single fully matured barrel of Maker’s Mark infused with 10 specially treated oak staves – staves include baked American pure, seared French oak, roasted French mocha and toasted French spice. Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Private Select was bottled at 54.1% alcohol by volume [108.2 proof] and […]
The Perfect Fifth Debuts Four Scotch Whiskies
Miami-based bottler, The Perfect Fifth has released four Scotch whiskies – a Highland Park 1987, single grain whisky Cambus 1976, a 25-year-old Springbank 1993 and a 27-year-old Glen Scotia 1992. The Perfect Fifth Highland Park 1987 was bottled at 47.1% alcohol by volume [94.1 proof] and is said to contain notes of licorice, smoke and sugar. Only 185 bottles of The Perfect Fifth Highland Park 1987 have been released and […]
The GlenDronach Gets Peaty For The Holidays
The GlenDronach gets all peaty on you for the holiday season with the release of The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated – honoring the traditional method of drying malted barely over burning peat. The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated was matured in Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso sherry and port casks, bottled at 48% alcohol by volume [96 proof] and is said to contain notes of cloves, molasses and, of course, coal-smoked barley. The GlenDronach Traditionally […]
The Glenrothes Unveils 19-year-Old
The Glenrothes has released their 19-Year-Old Exclusive Single Cask Edition. The Glenrothes 19-Year-Old Exclusive Single Cask Edition was matured in a bourbon-seasoned American oak cask, bottled at 54.4% alcohol by volume [108.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of cherries and spice. Only 274 bottles of The Glenrothes 19-Year-Old Exclusive Single Cask are being made available at Heathrow Airport in London and other World Duty Free stores for $245 […]
Eden Mill Offers A Single Malt You Can Buy
Meanwhile, Eden Mill has a new single malt that you actually can purchase -their Eden Mill St. Andrews 2019 single malt whisky. Eden Mill St Andrews 2019 single malt whisky was aged in a combination of Oloroso sherry hogheads, Pedro Ximenez sherry hogsheads and American bourbon barrels and bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume [91 proof]. Only 3000 – that is better than three – bottles of Eden Mill St […]
The Dalmore Shows You Pictures Of Their 60-Year-Old
The Dalmore is showing you pictures of their 60-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky because you will never own it and it is highly unlikely you will even taste it due to the fact that there are only three decanters being made available. For three generations, The Dalmore was run by the Mackenzie family – it was the Mackenzies who created the iconic stag symbol. The Dalmore 60 Year Old was […]
Powerscourt Introduces Fercullen 18-Year-Old Irish Whiskey
Powerscourt Distillery has released Fercullen 18 Year Old Irish whiskey. Fercullen 18 Year Old has been aged in bourbon barrels, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of almonds, caramel and vanilla. Fercullen 18 Year Old is being made available for $155 per bottle.
Glengoyne Adds To Their Teapot Dram Series
Highland distillery Glengoyne has released an addition to their Teapot Dram Series – a sherry cask-aged single malt whisky they cheekily refer to as Glengoyne Teapot Dram No. 007. Glengoyne Teapot Dram No. 007 has been matured in 10 first-fill European oak Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 59.9% alcohol by volume [119.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of apples, cinnamon and sugar. Only 3,993 bottles of Glengoyne Teapot […]
Jura Doubles Down With 1988 And 1989 Whisky Release
Jura has released a pair of single malt Scotch whiskies from 1988 and 1989. Jura Rare Vintage 1989 has been matured in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, was bottled at 53.5% alcohol by volume [107 proof] and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, pear and vanilla. Jura Rare Vintage 1988 was aged in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels for the first 26 years of its life before spending time […]
The Amber Light Releases In The UK
The Amber Light – a documentary about the culture behind Scotch whisky has opened in the UK this weekend. The documentary from director Adam Park [“The Dark Room” and “Abasezi: The Nightdancers”] is the story of whisky’s culture and not its familiar business accolades as one of the world’s most popular spirits. Park collaborates with writer and whisky expert Dave Broom to explore Scotland, where the “liquid gold” originated and […]
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