Lochlea Plans To Stick Around With Permanent Lineup
UK-based independent distillery Lochlea has released Single Estate Range – their first-ever permanent whisky lineup – consisting of Orchard & Oak, Dark Briar and Smoke Without Fire. All three whiskies are made from 100% barley grown on Lochlea Farm, and matured and blended onsite at the distillery. Lochlea Orchard & Oak was matured in a […]
Suntory CEO Submits Resignation
Takeshi Niinami, the CEO of Japan-based spirits behemoth Suntory, has resigned after a police investigation revealed his alleged role in illegal supplements, reportedly specifically in conjunction with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Although Niinami had resigned on September 1, 2025, the police investigation had begun nearly two weeks earlier and reportedly revolved around Niinami’s […]
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Johnnie & Ginger Come To Australia
Johnnie & Ginger – a pre-mixed drink consisting of Johnnie Walker Red Label and ginger ale – is coming to Australia. Johnnie Walker also plans to release a Johnnie & Cola pre-mixed drink along with the Johnnie & Ginger. Johnnie & Ginger is 4.6% alcohol by volume and will be available in both bottles [four bottles for $15] and cans [six cans for $20] beginning in August 2017.
Coors Light Highlights DJ Chose In Millennial Musician Campaign
Beer and music typically go together so it makes sense that Coors Light would try to monetize that connection with their “My Climb. My Music,” program designed to entice those feisty millennials to cozy up to their beer brand by sponsoring budding musicians in various cities around the USA. The program has already had successful tests in Chicago, Orlando and Philadelphia, so Coors Light is now expanding it to seven […]
Dalaruan Has Been Found And Released
After apparently being “lost” for almost 100 years, the proprietors of the Lost Distillery Company claim to have found and released the Campbeltown Dalaruan Classic single malt Scotch whisky. The triple distilled Dalaruan Classic was bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof]. Dalaruan Classic will be initially available in France, Hungary, the Netherlands and the UK, with plans to launch it into 15 additional markets in 2018.
That Boutique-y Whisky Launches Speyburn Single Malt
That Boutique-y Whisky has released their first batch of Speyburn single malt. Batch 1 of That Boutique-y Whisky’s Speyburn single malt Scotch whisky is a Seven-Year-Old bottled at 49.5% alcohol by volume [99 proof] and 233 (50cl) bottles are available at an ABV of 49.5% (RRP £46.95). Batch 1 of That Boutique-y Whisky’s Speyburn single malt Scotch whisky is available for $60 per bottle.
Kilbeggan Comes To The USA
And there was much rejoicing. Kilbeggan single grain Irish whiskey has officially been released by Beam Suntory in the USA. Kilbeggan single grain Irish whiskey is distilled from 94% corn, 6% malted barley and bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] after being aged in ex-bourbon barrels, before being finished in ex-bourbon and various fortified wine barrels. Kilbeggan single grain Irish whiskey will be available for $30 per 750ml […]
The Murray Has Been Released
Tullibardine Distillery has officially released probably one of the best-named single malt whiskies – “The Murray”. “The Murray” is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky that has been matured in first-fill bourbon hogshead barrels, then re-casked in French red wine containers originating from southern Rhone vineyards and finally finished in French Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine casks before being bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof]. “The Murray” is named after Sir […]
The 2017 Parker’s Heritage Bourbon Released
Heaven Hill Distillery has released their 2017 limited edition Parker’s Heritage Collection – an 11-Year-Old single barrel Bourbon will being shipping in September. Named for the late Heaven Hill Distillery master distiller emeritus Parker Beam, the bourbon is the fifth in a series begun in 2013 that seeks to raise money toward ALS [Lou Gehrig’s Disease] which Beam was diagnosed with in 2010. Of each bottle purchased, Heaven Hill Distillery […]
Tomatin Unleashes Their Limited Edition 1972 Warehouse 6 Collection
Tomatin has released their limited edition 1972 Warehouse 6 Collection single malt whisky – which has been bottled at 42.1% alcohol by volume [84.2%]. The Tomatin 1972 Warehouse 6 Collection single malt was matured in three sherry hogshead casks. Only 380 bottles of Tomatin’s 1972 Warehouse 6 Collection are available for $2600 per bottle in August 2017.
SDCC 2017: Halle Berry Chugs Some Bourbon
It wouldn’t be an official Comic Con unless Halle Berry chugged some bourbon and now it is official as Berry chugs some bourbon during the panel for “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”…
The Mayor Of Rye Town Has Arrived
There is a new mayor in the town of Rye and it is Mayor Pingree. Mayor Pingree is a four-year-old rye whiskey from Valentine Distilling said to possess “nature” notes of wild honey, rhubarb, and “fresh hayloft” along with the more traditional rye notes of caramel, oak and spice. The Mayor Pingree Rye Whiskey has been bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 Proof].
Angus Dundee Introduces 50-Year-Old
Angus Dundee Distillers has released their 50-Year-Old blended grain Scotch whisky. Angus Dundee 50-Year-Old was distilled in Scotland in classic column stills and was matured for more than 50 years in American white oak casks. Only 390 decanters of Angus Dundee 50 Years Old Blended Grain Scotch whisky will be available in selected international markets for $1,175 per decanter.
Get Out Your Bell Bottoms And Your Wallet! The Last Drop Releases 1971 Vintage
The latest release – the 10th in the collection series – of The Last Drop Distillers Collection is the 1971 vintage blended Scotch whisky. The Last Drop 1971 Vintage was initially blended in 1983 as a 12 year old, the remnant after bottling was refilled into 11 ex-Oloroso Sherry butts which was aged for nine years, then bottled as a 21-year-old blend. The remainder was then refilled into nine oak […]
SDCC 2017: Johnnie Walker Visits Comic Con At Blade Runner 2049 Experience
Johnnie Walker is coming to the 2017 San Diego Comic Con in association with the Blade Runner 2049 Experience – a feature promoting the sequel to the original “Blade Runner” feature film. As part of the promotion, fans will get an exclusive peek of the limited-edition Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut bottle, inspired by the original, prop from the first film. Details on this limited-edition whiskey blend will […]
The 2017 Whisky Show Label Competition
You won’t have to worry about attending the 2017 Whisky Show in London if you can construct the winning design for the whisky label competition at this year’s show. The theme for this year’s show is ‘The Art of Whisky’ and entrants are tasked with designing a label in response to the question: “What does ‘The Art of Whisky’ mean to you?” – with the winning entry being embossed on […]
The Dalmore Releases The Vintage Port Collection
The Dalmore has released The Vintage Port Collection – a limited edition, three-bottle collection of whiskies, each matured in vintage port casks from 1996, 1998 and 2001. The Dalmore Vintage Port Collection is matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks. The collection will be available to purchase from selected whisky retailers.
Glen Moray Unveils Its Mastery
Glen Moray has a new blended Mastery – a blend of five vintages. Glen Moray’s Mastery has been bottled at 52.3% alcohol by volume [104.6 proof]. Glen Moray Mastery is limited to a release of 1000 bottles with a price of $1030 per bottle.
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