Dekanta Unveils New Japanese Whisky
New Japanese whisky releases have been few and far between in recent years but to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Japanese retailer Dekantā has released a six-year-old Japanese whisky from the Wakatsuru Saburomaru Distillery. Since their birth in June 2015, Dekantā has offered an extensive range of Japanese spirits as well as launched their own independent […]
Stitzel-Weller Reveals Debut Bourbon
Louisville, Kentucky-based Stitzel-Weller Distillery has released the debut bourbon – a 24-year-old – in their new exclusive Stitzel Reserve series. Stitzel Reserve 24-Year-Old release was bottled at a whopping 61.7% alcohol by volume [123.4 proof] and, not surprisingly, is said to contain notes of cracked leather, saddle oil and burnt sugar. Only 191 bottles of […]
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Hootie And The Hooch
Darius Rucker – aka Hootie of Hootie and the Blowfish fame – has become the latest musical artist to join the personalized whiskey train in announcing that he has partnered with 843 Distillery to develop his own signature brand of whiskey, dubbed Backstage Southern Whiskey. Backstage Southern Whiskey will first be introduced in Rucker’s home state of South Carolina, followed by distribution in the neighboring states of Georgia, Kentucky, and […]
Glenmorangie Bursting With Pride 1974
Glenmorangie has released Glenmorangie Pride 1974 – a limited edition whisky aged in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso Sherry casks for 41 years. Glenmorangie Pride 1974 was bottled at 52% alcohol by volume [104 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, oranges and toffee. Only 503 decanters of Glenmorangie Pride 1974 have been made available at a price of $9,000 per decanter.
Tamdhu 50-Year-Old Revealed
A Tamdhu 50-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky has been unleashed upon the general worldwide populace. Tamdhu 50 has been matured for the entire 50 years in a first fill European oak sherry cask. However, only a scant 100 bottles of Tamdhu 50-Year-Old will be made available for the bargain basement price of $20,000 per bottle [which may partially be due to the sterling silver included in its packaging].
Norfolk Emerges From The English Whisky Company
The English Whisky Company, based, appropriately, in Norfolk, has released a new single grain whisky, they call – even more appropriately – The Norfolk Malt ‘n Rye. The Norfolk Malt ‘n’ Rye has been made with malted barley and rye and matured in bourbon casks before being bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof]. Only 1,962 bottles of The Norfolk Malt ‘n’ Rye are available for $60 per bottle.
Carling Brings Out Black Fruits Cider
Carling has released their newest flavor of cider called Black Fruits. Carling Black Fruits cider will be sold in cans – specifically in packs of four 440 ml and 10 440 ml cans – with a four-pack of 500 ml cans planned for the future. Carling Black Fruits cider will be available in the UK beginning in April 2017.
Ardbeg Gets All Kelpie On Us
Ardbeg has released a limited-edition whisky called “Kelpie” that has been matured in virgin oak casks from the Black Sea before being sent to spend time in the more traditional ex-bourbon barrels. Perhaps not surprisingly, Ardbeg Kelpie is said to contain notes of salt and seaweed and has been bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof]. Although a 51.7% alcohol by volume [103.4 proof] version of Ardbeg Kelpie was […]
What Time Is It? Whisky Time! According To Louis Moinet
The more leisurely people might say that “any time” is a good time to be drinking whisky but Swiss watchmaker Louis Moinet takes that literally – quite literally – as they have embedded a droplet of 1862 Old Vatted Glenlivet Scotch whisky directly into a series of their watches. Distributed by the appropriately named retailer, Wealth Solutions, each of the 50 Louis Moinet whisky watches contains a single drop of […]
Tyrconnell Reveals A 16-Year-Old Irish Whiskey
A little late for St. Patrick’s Day but a little late is better than never as The Tyrconnell has announced the release of their Tyrconnell 16-Year-Old single malt Irish whiskey. The Tyrconnell is produced in traditional pot stills, using double distillation, and is bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and has matured in former bourbon, American Oak barrels. A limited edition, The Tyrconnell 16-Year-Old (46% ABV) is available […]
WC Visits Tropical Paradise With Glenmorangie 18-Year-Old Extremely Rare
Usually when people win the lottery, one of the first things they say they want to do is take a holiday, trip or vacation to some type of tropical location. WhiskyCritic did this recently – alas, without winning an actual lottery – but you could say WC won the lottery when we tasted some of the Glenmorangie 18-Year-Old Extremely Rare. It is extremely good. The Glenmorangie 18-Year-Old Extremely Rare has […]
Benromach Gets Woody
Benromach has released Sassicaia Wood Finish 2009 – a limited-edition whisky initially matured in first-fill bourbon barrels before a finishing period spent in Sassicaia wine casks from the Bolgheri wine region in Italy. The Benromach Sassicaia Wood Finish 2009 has been bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof]. Only 8000 bottles of The Benromach Sassicaia 2009 will be available for the bargain basement price of $50 per bottle.
Glenturret Releases 29-Year-Old In Honor Of Super Duper Cooper
Glenturret Distillery has released their Jamieson’s Jigger Edition – a 29-Year-Old single cask malt whisky which is in honor of the recently retired distillery’s cooper, Michael Jamieson [pictured], whose career as a cooper has spanned four decades. The Glenturret Jamieson’s Jigger Edition is a cask strength single malt whisky. Only 170 bottles of The Glenturret Jamieson’s Jigger Edition will be made available in a price range of $365-490 per bottle.
Le Clos Goes All Out With Karuizawa Geisha
LeClos has unveiled their unique complete Karuizawa Geisha Series collection of Japanese whisky – which will be on display at the Dubai airport. The 27-bottle Karuizawa Geisha Series is comprised of whisky which have been aged 29, 30, 31 and 50 years from the distillery which closed 17 years ago. The Karuizawa Geisha Series will carry a hefty price tag, of course – $300,000 for the entire collection.
Tomatin Releases Five Malts
Tomatin has revealed a new limited-edition single malt series they are calling the Five Virtues, representing nature’s elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Tomatin Wood has been aged in French, American and Hungarian oak casks, while Fire is matured in heavily charred oak. Earth is matured in peat-dried malted barley casks and Metal emerges from copper stills. Water uses pure soft water from the Alt-na-Frith burn. Tomatin’s […]
Bushmills Sees Red For St. Patrick’s Day
In yet another announcement timed for St. Patrick’s Day, Bushmills is seeing red with their launch of what they are calling Red Bush blended whiskey. Bushmills Red Bush is a blend of triple-distilled Irish single malt and Irish grain whiskey that has been matured in a bourbon cask. Bushmills Red Bush is available beginning in March 2017.
Jameson Opens Up Bow Street Home For Tours
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson has officially opened their Jameson Distillery Bow St. for tours. Jameson offers three guided tours: ‘The Bow St. Experience’ tasting tour focusing on the stories of Jameson’s heritage and innovations; ‘The Whiskey Makers’ – a whiskey masterclass and ‘The Whiskey Shakers’ – a cocktail masterclass. Both masterclasses include sampling whiskey straight from a cask in the distillery’s new live maturation house. To […]
Minor Case Goes Straight With Rye
Minor Case has introduced their sherry cask-finished Straight Rye Whiskey bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof]. Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey has been aged for two years and is available for $50 per bottle.
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