Jim Beam Tackles Seven Stages Of Defeat
Jim Beam is preparing themselves to be the bourbon or whiskey shoulders upon which American football fans can cry on when their teams lose in the National Football League playoffs [Minnesota Vikings fans are already candidates] by offering condolences via a “7 Stages of Defeat” video, starring actor Keegan-Michael Key [a devoted Detroit Lions fan] […]
Woodford Reserve Doubles Down With Double Double Oaked
For the first time since it was originally unveiled in 2015 as part of their Distillery Series, Woodford Reserve has released their Double Double Oaked Bourbon across the USA for the first time. Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked is a fully-mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon that has been finished for an additional two years […]
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The Most Interesting Man In The World Retires
In what was only a matter of time, The Most Interesting Man in the World has officially retired. Dos Equis – the beer company that paid for his adventures [and presumably, will be paying for his retirement adventures] has announced that it will retire its long-running ad campaign which began 10 years ago. The Most Interesting Man in the World was, in actuality, character actor Jonathan Goldsmith, who had several […]
808 Drums Up Some Whisky
There is a new whisky sheriff in town and its name is 8O8. 808 Whisky is a blended grain Scotch whisky that will be put to its best use as a whisky for cocktails and mixed drinks. 808 is named after a drum machine produced by Roland and used widely in techno/house music circles. 8O8 Whisky is set to be released in March 2016 [though it had already been released […]
Swedes Combine Fruit And Lager And Come Out With Fruit Lager!
Swedish cider producer Kopparberg has released Kopparberg Fruit Lager – a fruit beer that is, surprisingly, a combination of fruit and beer. Kopparberg Fruit Lager has an alcohol content of 5% and will initially be available in Lemon-Lime flavor. Of course, to enjoy Kopparberg Fruit Lager, you will have to live either in Sweden or the UK.
Teeling Rolls Out More Irish Whiskey For St. Patrick’s Day
It is not likely that you will have a shortage of Irish whiskies to select from in two weeks when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, but you will have at least one more as the Teeling Whiskey Company has released their 2016 Single Barrel Irish single malt whiskey series that involves 12 individual casks. The 2016 U.S. Single Barrel version consists of 13 Year Old Single Malt Irish whiskey distilled […]
Heineken Is World Famous – Just Ask Ole Whatshisname
Heineken claims it is world famous in 192 countries. Well, according to Antonio Banderas over there anyway…
You May Have Beer Goggles But Do You Have Whisky Sunglasses?
You probably don’t – because they were just released on the market in a collaborative effort from Glenmorangie and Finlay & Co. The sunglasses are constructed from American oak casks that formerly contained Glenmorangie whisky. Each pair of sunglasses has been made to display the cask’s grain and natural finish, and will be individually numbered. Buyers will also have the option to personally engrave their pair of glasses when purchasing. […]
How Does Lagavulin 8-Year-Old Sound?
If it sounds like music to your ears, then you are in luck because it is becoming available. Lagavulin 8-Year-Old, an Islay single malt Scotch whisky, is aged exclusively in refill American oak casks, bottled at 48% alcohol content [96 proof] and is said to have tasting notes of charred, minty, dark chocolate, and sweet smoke. The launch of Lagavulin 8-Year-Old marks the beginning of the distillery’s 200-year anniversary celebrations, […]
It’s No Joke – Manatawny Still Works
Manatawny Still Works is a small batch whiskey from a distillery in Pennsylvania – not a joke…
What Is Better Than Caple Rd Cider?
Why, Caple Rd Dry, of course! After launching Caple Rd Cider last year, Westons has launched a dry version this year – Caple Rd Dry, Blend No. 5. Caple Rd Dry has five percent alcohol content and is double filtered from English apples. The cider is named after the road which approaches Westons cider-producing site in the village of Much Marcle in Herefordshire in the UK. For now, Westons Caple […]
The Haig Club Is The 2016 Oscar Whisky
Last year, it was Johnnie Walker Blue being served at the Governors Ball – the official after-party of the Academy Awards – but this year, the title of official Academy Award whisky has been handed over to David Beckham’s favorite, Haig Club single grain Scotch whisky. The official menu from world-famous chef, Wolfgang Puck, will include 24-karat gold-infused miniature chocolate statuettes of Oscar [for dessert] preceded by 2,000 mini-burgers, seafood […]
The First Sign Of Spring – Redbreast Single Cask Appears
Just in time for next month’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities comes the arrival of the single pot still Irish whiskey, Redbreast Single Cask. Redbreast Single Cask emerges from aging in Oloroso sherry casks and is bottled at 59.9% alcohol content [119.8 proof] while being said to have almond and fruitcake-like notes. Only 576 bottles of Redbreast Single Cask have been released and will be available for $250 per bottle.
Wanna Do Something About That Post-St. Patrick’s Day Hangover You’re Gonna Have?
St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching – only three weeks away – and that means your post-St. Patrick’s Day hangover is only three weeks away as well. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll drink plenty of water to offset the incoming hangover. But if you don’t know what’s good for you or, more likely, you are distracted by leprechauns that night, then you might want to consider a […]
Every Day Is St. Patrick’s Day For Jameson, Which Unveils This Year’s Paddy Day Bottle
For most people around the world, St. Patrick’s Day is a once-a-year drinking event, but for the Irish whiskey-making giant, Jameson, every day is St. Patrick’s Day. Still, there exists a need to separate that day from all the others – at least to the newbies – and Jameson does that every year [at least in the last five years] by unveiling a new bottle design. This year is no […]
Tobermory Distillery Has Released Ledaig 1996
Tobermory Distillery has released the limited edition single malt Scotch whisky, Ledaig 1996. The peated Ledaig 1996 has been matured in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46.3% alcohol content [92.6 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, citrus and mint. Tobermory’s Ledaig 1996 will only be available in the UK and in select international territories for $175 per bottle.
Bushmills’ Steamship Collection Arrives In Some Ports Of Call
Usually, Irish whiskey behemoth Bushmills doesn’t have to promote their products – they are popular enough as it is – but in this case, the limited edition Bushmills Steamship Collection is only available in a select few ports ‘o call. Marking the 125th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the SS Bushmills [the company’s namesake 1890 steamship which is replicated on the label], the first release in the collection is […]
Computer Detects Counterfeit Whisky
A computer program originating from St. Andrews University in the UK has successfully detected a counterfeit whisky on the “Brit Lab” television show. The computer program takes a sample of a whisky and breaks down its chemical components, then compares it to a known database of chemical whisky components and produces a likely match. If the whisky is counterfeit, there is no match for the chemical composition.
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