Jameson Tweaks Lineup
Jameson Irish Whisky has tweaked their lineup with a re-brand of Jameson Single Pot Still to Jameson Distiller’s Batch while Jameson Crested enjoys a label re-design. However, the actual whisky contained in both Jameson Distiller’s Batch and Jameson Crested will remain the same. In the case of Jameson Distiller’s Batch, that means, the whisky continues […]
The Clydeside Reveals First Peated Whisky – Fortnight
Lowland-based The Clydeside Distillery has released Fortnight – their first peated single malt whisky – joining the distillery’s core range of Lowland single malts. The Clydeside Fortnight originates from 100% Scottish barley malted with Highland peat, combined with water from nearby Loch Katrine, was matured for a minimum of six years before being bottled at […]
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Glenmorangie 18 Year-Old – WhiskyCritic Review
WhiskyCritic recently had the opportunity to taste a little of the Glenmorangie 18 Year Old and we did not allow that opportunity to pass by. WC’s first nasal encounter with Glenmorangie 18 did not provide either any surprises nor disappointments, the aroma was fairly straightforward – a pungent, spicy announcement of what was to come. Think of ye olde town crier arriving at your table in the form of Glenmorangie […]
Booker’s Bourbon Releases Teresa’s Batch
Booker’s Bourbon has released “Teresa’s Batch” – reference to their longtime employee Teresa Wittemar – and included it in their 2019 Batch Collection. Wittemar joined the distillery more than 30 years ago and has worked in the lab and in the quality control department where she blended Bourbon barrel samples to Booker’s taste profile specifications. Booker’s Bourbon Teresa’s Batch has been aged six years, three months and one day, was […]
Tomatin Releases 1975 Single Malt
Tomatin has released the 1975 Edition single malt as part of their Warehouse 6 Collection. The Tomatin 1975 Edition was aged in an Oloroso sherry butt, bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume [93 proof] and is said to contain notes of dark chocolate, spice and tropical fruits. Only 300 bottles of Tomatin 1975 Edition are being made available for $3,155 for a 700ml bottle.
Benromach Releases Peat Smoke
Benromach has released Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured single malt Scotch whisky. Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured was matured in Sherry hogshead casks for eight years before being bottled at 59.9% alcohol by volume [119.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of fruit and white pepper with, of course, a “smoky edge”. Only 6,500 bottles of Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured is being made in select worldwide […]
Glasgow Triples Down On Signature Range In 2019
Glasgow Distillery sold out their 2018 release of their 1770 Signature Range so they are offering three versions of their 1770 Signature Range so nobody can feel left out. For 2019 Glasgow will offer their 1770 Single Malt, their 1770 Peated and 1770 Triple Distilled whiskies. Glasgow’s no-age-statement 1770 Single Malt 2019 release has been aged in ex-Bourbon casks and finished in virgin casks and is available to order now […]
Dingle Releases Their Fourth Single Malt
Dingle Distillery has released their fourth small batch single malt Irish whiskey. Dingle Batch No 4 Single Malt Irish whiskey has matured in three main cask types – Bourbon, Sherry (both Pedro Jimenez and Oloroso) as well as Port – before being bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume [93 proof] and is said to contain notes of apricot and vanilla. Only 30,000 bottles of Dingle Single Malt Whiskey Batch No […]
The Macallan 1949 And 1989 Go On The Block
The Macallan will be offering up two of their finest and rarest whiskies – a 1949 and a 1989 – on the auction block for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) first Rare Vintage and Specialty Product Auction. The 1949 Macallan will be offered for a minimum bid of $25,000 while the 21-year-old 1989 Macallan from the same Fine & Rare Collection will be offered for a minimum bid of […]
Smokehead Whisky Gets A Custom Ducati – The Smoker
Islay whisky-maker Smokehead has collaborated with American motorcycle engineer Tyler Lunceford to create a one-off Ducati motorcycle which they will call “The Smoker”. The process of Lunceford’s creation will be documented through an online video series as he creates the motorcycle in his shop located in Leith, Scotland. To build the custom Ducati, Lunceford says he will take inspiration from vintage racing bikes. The completed bike will be unveiled in […]
Port Ellen Kicks Out Untold Stories From The Grave
The Islay distillery Port Ellen closed in 1983 but it is still kicking out whisky from its last few casks – such as the new Port Ellen Untold Stories The Spirit Safe single malt Scotch whisky. Port Ellen: Untold Stories The Spirit Safe, has been matured in a mix of ex-Bourbon and ex-European Sherry refill casks, then bottled at 50.9% alcohol by volume [101.8 proof] and is said to contain […]
Highland Park Gets Pole Position On Two New Whiskies
Highland Park has released two new whiskies – Saltire Edition 1 and Saltire Edition 2 – in a partnership with former Formula One race driver, David Coulthard. Both Highland Park Saltire Edition 1 and Saltire Edition 2 have been aged for 13 years – a subtle reference to Coulthard’s 13 Grand Prix victories – in sherry-seasoned casks, with being bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof]. Saltire Edition 1 […]
Coopers’ Craft Has Barrel Reserve
Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon has been added to the Coopers’ Craft range. Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve was aged in a chiseled and charred American white oak barrel, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, citrus fruit and vanilla. Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve is being made available in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and […]
Natural Light Suggests Red 18 In French Lick
If you ever find yourself at a particular casino in French Lick, Indiana, Natural Light – via Pat McAfee – suggests you may want to consider hitting Red 18 at the roulette wheel…
Bladnoch Releases 17-Year-Old
Bladnoch has released their 17-Year-Old single malt whisky. Bladnoch 17-Year-Old Single Malt was initially matured in ex-Bourbon barrels before spending time in ex-California red wine casks and ultimately being bottled at 46.7% alcohol by volume [93.4 proof]. Bladnoch 17-Year-Old Single Malt is said to contain notes of cherries, oak and orange marmalade. Bladnoch 17-Year-Old Single Malt is being made available in Europe and the USA this month and to both […]
The GlenDronach Reveals Master Vintage 1993
The GlenDronach has released their Master Vintage 1993 Aged 25 Years – a limited edition from the Highland distillery. The GlenDronach Master Vintage 1993 Aged 25 Years was matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks before being bottled at 48.2% alcohol by volume [96.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of cocoa, marzipan and pecan toffee. The GlenDronach Master Vintage 1993 Aged 25 Years is being made available […]
Balcones Releases Texas Pot Still Bourbon
Balcones has released Texas Pot Still Bourbon to their portfolio of Bourbons. Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon is made from a mash bill consisting of roasted blue corn, Texas-grown wheat, Texas-grown rye and malted barley, then was distilled in pot stills, aged for 2 years in new charred oak barrels before being bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof]. Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon is said to contain notes […]
Michelob Ultra Turns Humans Into Animals
The latest advertisement from Michelob Ultra would have you believe that drinking their Michelob Ultra Pure Gold beer will bring out your inner animal instincts. Once you receive the “Call from Nature”, you will supposedly be inclined to crawl across a restaurant dinner tables, down city streets or take flight just so you can get to a sunset to enjoy a Michelob Ultra Pure Gold with the rest of your […]
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