Philly In Da House At Diageo World Class 2026
Philadelphia was in the house, represented by Alexis Ortega as Ortega claimed the title of 2026 US Bartender of the Year of 2026 Diageo World Class. Ortega, the head bartender at Static Bar in Philadelphia, now advances to the global final in Scotland. Ortega took on and defeated 15 other bartending finalists in the USA […]
Cu Bocan Thaws Out Ice Wine Casks
Highland-based Cù Bòcan [from Tomatin Distillery] has created Creation #8 in their Creation series of experimental single malt whiskies – the first known peated Scotch to be matured in ice wine [a dessert wine] casks. Cù Bòcan Creation #8 is a limited edition single malt whisky matured in both Canadian ice wine casks as well […]
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Jack Daniel’s Presents Apple Whiskey Liqueur
Jack Daniel’s has released Tennessee Apple – an apple-flavored whiskey liqueur. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple is made from Jack Daniel’s matured in new American oak barrels, bottled at 35% alcohol by volume [70 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple [duh] along with caramel and toffee. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple is recommended neat [chilled] or in cocktails. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple is being made available in four sizes […]
WhiskyCritic Review – Aberlour 14
WhiskyCritic took some time out of the busy schedule to test a couple samples of Aberlour 14-Year-Old – a Highland malt Scotch whisky of some repute. Upon WC’s first taste, it was noted that Aberlour 14 was decent – not without its charm – but mostly unspectacular. However, upon further tastings, WC found that Aberlour 14 began to “grow on us” – as the saying goes – and seemed to […]
USA Hits Scotch Whisky With 25% Tariffs
The USA government has announced that they would impose a 25% import tariff on European Union [EU] goods – including Scotch whisky, liqueurs, cordials and wine – as part of an ongoing dispute with the World Trade Organization regarding subsidies for aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing. The USA has said that the tariffs will come into effect on October 18, 2019. A trade association analysis has determined that USA tariffs […]
Yuengling & Hershey Create Chocolate Porter Just In Time For Halloween
Pennsylvania-based brewer D.G.. Yuengling & Son has teamed up with another Pennsylvania-based company – the renowned chocolatier Hershey – to produce a Chocolate Porter draft beer that will launch in mid-October, just in time for Halloween. Alas, the Yuengling-Hershey Chocolate Porter initially will only be available in Washington D.C. and 11 mostly eastern states in the USA. Yuengling only creates less than six million barrels of beer per year and […]
Benromach Introduces 50-Year-Old
Check your bank account because Speyside distiller Benromach has released their oldest whisky to date – Benromach 50 Years Old – and it doesn’t come cheap. Benromach 50 Years Old originates from a single cask – in this case, an ex-sherry from the eventful year of 1969 – and after being left to mature for 50 years, was released from its cask and is said to contain notes of fruit, […]
Laphroaig Reveals Unique Character
Islay distiller Laphroaig has released Unique Character – a single malt Scotch whisky honoring Ian Hunter – the final member of the founding Johnston family to run the distillery. Brothers Alexander and Donald Johnston founded the distillery in 1815. Hunter joined the distillery in 1908 and is credited with doubling the production capacity of the distillery and successfully exporting Laphroaig whisky around the world. Hunter died in 1954 and the […]
Teeling Unveils Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Dublin-based Teeling offers their Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey – the first new Dublin-distilled whiskey to be launched in nearly 50 years by the company. Teeling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is derived from 50% un-malted barley and 50% malted barley, has been matured in virgin oak, ex-Bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of almond, cinnamon and grapefruit. […]
Timorous Beastie 25 Years Old Is Upon Us
The blended malt – Timorous Beastie 25 Years Old – has be released by bottler Douglas Laing. Timorous Beastie 25 Years Old has been aged in ex-Bourbon barrels, bottled at 46.8% alcohol by volume [93.6 proof] and is said to contain notes of ginger, honey and marmalade. Only 1,600 bottles of Timorous Beastie 25 Years Old are being made available for $185 per bottle.
Budweiser Clydesdales Get Their Own Mini Documentary
The Budweiser Clydesdales have their own mini-documentary thanks to a collaboration with Purina Animal Nutrition and developed in connection with the Horse Radio Network. The Budweiser Clydesdales, of course, are the iconic team of horses that have been the symbol of the Budweiser beer brand since 1933. The mini-documentary provides viewers with a glimpse of what the team’s seven handlers do to prepare the horses before their many appearances. Purina […]
The Balvenie Unveils Batch Six In The Tun 1509 Series
Speyside distillery The Balvenie has released the sixth batch in their Tun 1509 series. The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 6 is a combination of 21 casks from three types: Sherry refill butts, ex-Bourbon American oak barrels and Double Wood refill Sherry butts and was allowed to marry for three months in Tun 1509 before being bottled at 50.4% alcohol by volume [100.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of […]
Last Of The Littlemill
Loch Lomond and crystal glassware manufacturer Glencairn have collaborated to release a 29-year-old single malt Scotch whisky from the long-deceased Littlemill distillery. Littlemill 29-Year-Old was matured in seven refill Bourbon casks, then finished in first-fill Oloroso sherry and Limousin oak casks before being bottled at 47.3% alcohol by volume [94.6 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, floral and spice. Littlemill 29 Year Old is the third release […]
Atom Launches Darkness And Aerolite Lyndsay
Atom has launched a pair of single malt Scotch whiskies – Aerolite Lyndsay and Darkness. Atom’s Aerolite Lyndsay is a 10-year-old peated single malt from The Character of Islay Whisky Company which has been aged in ex-Bourbon barrels as well as Spanish oak Sherry quarter casks. Atom’s Darkness, meanwhile, is an eight-year-old single malt whisky, matured in ex-Bourbon barrels for eight years then finished for three months in Oloroso sherry […]
Remy Martin Is Back In Black
Remy Martin is back in black – packaging, that is – as the premium cognac brand has discontinued Rémy Martin VSOP Mature Cask Finish, leaving Rémy Martin VSOP as the only black bottle in the Rémy Martin collection and returning to the original frosted black bottle design from 1972. Rémy Martin VSOP is priced at $45 per bottle and will launch their new packaging design in October 2019.
The Macallan Brings Back 1979
The Macallan has released Fine & Rare 1979 single malt Scotch whisky. The Macallan Fine & Rare 1979 was matured in a single puncheon cask for 40 years, then bottled at 57.2% alcohol by volume [114.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of ginger, orange and “gentle” peat smoke. Bring your wallet because The Macallan Fine & Rare 1979 is being made available in the USA [and selected worldwide […]
The Macallan Turns Purple For Edition No. 5
The Macallan has entered into a partnership with the Pantone Color Institute and created The Macallan Edition No.5. The Macallan Edition No. 5 has been matured in American oak casks, then bottled at 48.5% alcohol by volume [97 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, fresh fruit and spices. The Macallan Edition No. 5 is being made available for $115 per bottle.
Maker’s Mark Reveals Wood Finished Bourbon
Maker’s Mark has released their wood-finished Bourbon with a lengthy name – Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2019 Limited Release: Stave Profile RC6. Maker’s Mark 2019 RC6 – that’s what WC is going to call it – was finished in a barrel holding 10 ‘RC6’ American oak wood staves before being bottled at 54.1% alcohol by volume [108.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of fruit and spice [attributed […]
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