Glen Scotia Debuts 12 Year Old
Campbeltown-based distillery Glen Scotia has released a 12-year-old single malt whisky to join their permanent range that includes 10, 15, 18 and 25-year-old whiskies. The new Glen Scotia 12 Years Old was fully matured in first-fill bourbon casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, citrus, […]
Glenmorangie Unveils The Altus
Highland-based distillery Glenmorangie has unveiled a new 25-year-old single malt whisky called The Altus. Glenmorangie’s The Altus combines bourbon cask aged whiskies that have been finished in Malmsey Madeira wine casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to impart notes of mandarin, peach and pear. Glenmorangie’s The Altus 25 year […]
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Wild Atlantic Distillery Debuts Inaugural Whisky
The IslandMen 1921 will be the first whiskey produced by Wild Atlantic Distillery, a distillery located in Northern Ireland. This will be the first whiskey to be made in County Tyrone and Derry since 1921, and the brand hopes to restore the proud history of Irish whiskey distillation in the two counties. Wild Atlantic Distillery in Aghyaran, County Tyrone, began producing gin and vodka in 2019. Its first whiskey will […]
Sazerac Auctions Rare Whiskies for Hurricane Victims
The American Red Cross is raising funds for disaster relief through an auction of some of Sazerac’s most valuable whiskies. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton destroyed Western North Carolina and Florida in late September and October. Sazerac decided to help. According to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which determines the strength of hurricanes, Helene was a Category 4 storm- On the other hand, Milton converted into a Category 5. Sazerac […]
The Whisky Aficionados’ Network Marks Historic Whisky Event
Whisky Aficionados’ Network, a monthly gathering for professionals who enjoy premium spirits, reached new heights on the night of October 24, at the Barclays campus in Glasgow’s Tradeston neighborhood. This exclusive club has flourished over the past decade, now hosting up to 35 attendees at the club´s headquarters. The group meets at the home of WBG, a leading Scottish independent full-service accountancy firm. An unprecedented 70 people attended the Saturday […]
The Glenlivet Unveils the Groundbreaker Collection
The Glenlivet has unveiled their Groundbreaker Collection – which debuts with a single malt whisky finished in red wine casks, a first for The Glenlivet – meant exclusively for global travel retail venues. Chapter One of The Glenlivet Groundbreaker Collection is a single malt Scotch whisky initially matured in both European red wine casks and charred American oak casks and is said to offer notes of pear, toffee and vanilla. […]
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Redesigns 30 Year Old Whisky
In collaboration with golfer Sir Nick Faldo, Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has introduced a new look for its Black Bull 30-year-old blend. As part of a limited edition series, Tale of Two Legends, the newly designed Black Bull 30-year-old follows last year’s expression. The 30-year-old is double matured in Sherry oak casks, at 50% ABV, and combines several Duncan Taylor spirits. Beside the rich fruit cake flavor discovered in each […]
Woodford Reserve Reserves Time For Madeira Cask Finish
Woodford Reserve has released a new blended bourbon finished in fortified wine casks from Portugal – Madeira Cask Finish – as part of their Master’s Collection [the 20th in the series]. Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish blends bourbon, rye and wheat whiskies that were finished in Madeira barrels with Woodford’s straight wheat whiskey, bottled at 45.2% alcohol by volume [90.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of brown sugar, […]
Douglas Laing Blends Scottish and Indian Single Malts
Under its Double Barrel brand, Douglas Laing has created a blended spirit combining single malts from India and Scotland. The blend is called Double Barrel India & Scotland. Cara Laing, Douglas Laing’s managing director, told Drink Business that the project had been in the works for 2 years. “Essentially waiting until we feel the whiskies are at their optimum point and ready to be carefully married together”. “We selected to taste […]
Johnnie Walker Visits The Ice Chalet
Johnnie Walker has collaborated with luxury skiwear designer Perfect Moment for the launch of their limited edition blended whisky, Blue Label Ice Chalet. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet is inspired by ‘Blue Hour’ – the moment between sunset and twilight on the slopes when skiing turns to apres-skiing. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet was created with a whisky blend from high altitude distilleries such as Brora, Clynelish and […]
Bruichladdich Debuts Whisky in Syrah Red Wine Casks
Bruichladdich has aged a peated Port Charlotte whisky in organic and biodynamic Syrah wine casks in its Cask Exploration range. Port Charlotte SYC:01 marks the first time the single malt has been aged in organic and biodynamic Syrah wine casks. Red wines like Syrah are bold, full-bodied, and impart flavors to spirits with notes of rich red fruit and spices. Bruichladdich Distillery has been engaged in cask exploration and experimentation […]
Bunnahabhain Launches 21-Year-Old To Debut Cask Strength Series
Islay distillery Bunnahabhain has released a 21-year-old single malt finished in Pedro Ximenez casks as the first whisky in their new cask-strength range. Bunnahabhain 21-Year-Old Pedro Ximénez (PX) Cask Finish is made by combining 21 casks from the distillery’s coastal warehouse no.9 and was initially aged in ex-Oloroso sherry butts before being finished for 21 months in PX sherry casks, then bottled at 53.6% alcohol by volume [107.2 proof] and […]
Rampur Distillery Rolls Out New Indian whisky
The Rampur Distillery has launched its latest Indian single malt whisky. Dubbed Rampur Barrel Blush, it is now available in the UK. The spirit is matured in American Bourbon barrels and finished in Australian Shiraz casks. Rampur Barrel Blush will then be released in Europe and the US later this month, the distillery has said. Founded in 1943, Radico Khaitan is the country’s largest beverage alcohol company and one of […]
Copenhagen Matures Whisky in Aquavit Casks
Copenhagen Distillery and Harvey Nichols have released a whisky cask-aged in aquavit as part of the Rare Collection. The partnership is dedicated to experimenting with new spirits and bottling procedures. ideally, the spirit delivers an impressive flavor. A dark honey-colored whisky with notes of Scandinavian caraway, fennel, honey, grains, and oak. With hints of anise, dried papaya, dried lemongrass, and green leaves. The finish consists of oak tannins, cedar trees, […]
Mossburn Distillers Finishes Whisky in Calvados Casks
Mossburn Distillers released a limited edition 12-year-old blend finished in Calvados casks from Domaine Dupont. The Calvados apple cider malt is Mossburn Distillers’ second limited edition release from the company’s annual Collaboration Series. A partnership between Mossburn and Domaine Dupont, this is the first time a collaborative bottle has been produced. The Speyside malt whisky was aged in ex-Bourbon casks before being re-aged in French oak Calvados and Pommeau casks. […]
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Ardnahoe Whisky Distillery
The Ardnahoe Whisky Distillery is Islay’s newest distillery, founded by Hunter Laing & Co. Their debut release, which can be purchased worldwide, brings a fresh take on the iconic Islay whisky style. There are few regions with the longstanding tradition and mystique of Islay, where every dram carries an essence of its own. Something about Islay whisky holds a special appeal for whisky lovers. Despite being the second smallest region […]
Dornoch Annual Whisky Festival Draws Tons of Whisky Enthusiasts
The Dornoch annual whisky festival will take place in Dornoch next weekend. It starts on Friday, October 25, and runs until Sunday, October 27. The festival will feature over 20 whisky-themed events, including masterclasses and dinners paired with whisky. According to the festival’s website, the vent will bring together whisky enthusiasts in an ideal setting. Despite its relatively small size, our festival packs a punch with a great atmosphere and […]
Eau Claire Distillery Whisky Named ‘Best in Class’ in Canada
The Ruperts Exceptional Canadian Whisky from Eau Claire Distillery has won a Best in Class award at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, where its Canadian Whisky category won Best in Class. According to David Farran, founder and president of Eau Claire Distillery, the company’s success is a David and Goliath story. “Winning ‘Best in Class’ feels like we’ve just toppled a giant, and it’s a testament to the […]
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