Guinness Counts The Days To St. Patrick’s Day
Guinness is in the midst of their “40 Days of Guinness Giveaways” – in which they feature a different prize every day [such as a trip to the new Open Gate Brewery in London] on the way to St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2025. As St. Patrick’s Day draws closer, Guinness will be making […]
Bushmills Brings Out 46-Year-Old Single Malt In Time For St. Patrick’s Day
If you would like to put your Jameson-swilling brethren to shame on St. Patrick’s Day – March 17, 2025 – then Bushmills Distillery has the answer for you, releasing their oldest-ever Irish single malt whiskey, the Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of the River Bush’. Bushmills 46-Year-Old “Secrets of the River Bush” is so named […]
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Spirit Hound Releases The Hound’s Barrels Of Flood Whisky
Two years ago, massive flooding in the area of Spirit Hound Distillers location near Lyons, Colorado, put the distiller’s buildings under three feet of water and caused a six-month cessation of activity to wait for the water to recede, assess damage and repair what could be salvaged. Among the barrels that could be salvaged were those containing Spirit Hound’s Straight Malt Whisky, which will be released later this month. Spirit […]
The Dalmore Has Affinity For Singapore’s Golden Jubilee
Earlier this week, Singapore celebrated its Golden Jubilee – the 50th anniversary of its independence from Great Britain – and The Dalmore contributed to the celebration by releasing a single bottle of single malt Scotch whisky called Affinity. The whisky is, accordingly, aged 50 years and was aged for the first 48 years of its maturation process in an American oak cask before spending the final 2.5 years in a […]
Johnnie Walker Celebrates Singapore With Blue Edition
Johnnie Walker continues with its celebration of selected cities by releasing a special Johnnie Walker Blue Singapore Edition in its Johnnie walker Blue Label Cities Collection. The Johnnie Walker Blue Singapore Edition blended Scotch whisky features a label depicting the Singapore skyline and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence from the United Kingdom. The Johnnie Walker Blue Singapore Edition will be available exclusively in the duty-free shop at […]
Dewar’s Presents 15-Year-Old Gold – But Only In Dubai
Dewar’s has released a 15-Year-Old blended Scotch whisky that will be bathed in gold packaging that will only be available in travel retail outlets in Dubai. Dewar’s 15-Year-Old blended Scotch whisky is being promoted along with chances to win gold bars.
Rare Cask Single Malt Emerges From Macallan
Macallan has released what they are calling their Rare Cask single malt due to the fact that the casks used in creating this whisky will not be used in the future. Macallan Rare Cask single malt Scotch whisky uses a selection of both American and Spanish oak casks in creating the whisky. Macallan Rare Cask will be available for $315 per bottle.
Suntory Tries Their Hand At Space Whisky
Japanese spirits conglomerate, Suntory, is sending six samples of their premium whisky into space aboard the International Space Station, in an effort to determine if zero gravity has any effect on whisky aging. As part of its space whisky package, Suntory has indicated they will send a 21-year-old single malt to ISS. Previous research has shown that whisky aged in a climate with little to no temperature change can be […]
The University Of Tennessee Designs Whiskey Label Season Tickets
The University of Tennessee has issued season tickets for fans of their football team that resemble whiskey labels. Tennessee, a member of the Southeastern Conference [SEC] is based in the same state where Jack Daniel’s whiskey is produced in Lynchburg.
Tomatin Limited Edition Contrast Pack Released
Tomatin has released a limited edition Highland single malt Scotch whiskies called Contrast – the pack contains two 350-ml bottles apiece, with one whisky aged in ex-bourbon casks and the other matured in ex-sherry casks – both bottled at 46% alcohol content [92 proof]. Additionally, each bottle is pulled from casks from the years 1973, 1977, 1988, 1991, 2002 and 2006. Only 5400 of the Tomatin Limited Edition Contrast packs […]
Tullamore D.E.W. Offers Triple Whiskey Play
Irish whiskey brand Tullamore D.E.W. has found that success comes in threes and offers their Tullamore D.E.W. Trilogy – a small batch Irish whiskey that has been triple distilled, triple-blended and aged in three different types of casks [first in ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks and then finishing it off in ex-rum casks]. Tullamore D.E.W. Trilogy is bottled at 40% alcohol content and is currently available at the Dublin airport […]
The Pogues Create Their Own Stream Of Whiskey
Irish Celtic indie punk band, The Pogues – known for the 1984 hit, “Streams of Whiskey” – are creating their own brand of whiskey with the release of The Pogues Irish Whiskey. The Pogues Irish Whiskey is a 50% single malt Irish whiskey produced by West Cork Distillers in Ireland and is bottled at 40% alcohol content. The Pogues Irish Whiskey will initially release in the UK but also has […]
Savoy Hotel Commissions Special Macallan-Holding Decanters For Its Birthday
London’s venerable Savoy Hotel is having its 125th birthday party and to celebrate the occasion, they have collaborated with Specialty Drinks to produce special decanters holding a rare, single cask 48-Year-Old Macallan. Each box housing a decanter will also contain a segment of the Savoy’s American bar top – which was constructed in 1974 but removed three years ago during the hotel’s renovation. Only 15 Macallan 48-Year-Old-holding Savoy Hotel decanters […]
Eastside Distilling Has You Over Two Barrels
Portland’s renowned Eastside Distilling – home of the wonderful marionberry-flavored whiskey – has two new releases with Barrel Hitch American Whiskey and Barrel Hitch Oregon Oak Whiskey. Both Barrel Hitch whiskies are American whiskies bottled at 40% [80 proof] and 44% [88 proof] alcohol content, respectively with Barrel Hitch American Whiskey offering wheat notes and Barrel Hitch Oregon Oak touting vanilla notes. Barrel Hitch American Whiskey and Barrel Hitch Oregon […]
Tom’s Foolery Straight Rye Whiskey Released
There’s a new rye whiskey on the block and its name is Tom’s Foolery Straight Rye Whiskey. Distilled in Ohio, Tom’s Foolery Straight Rye Whiskey was aged in charred oak barrels for two years and averages in the 90-percentile range for its rye content for the 45% alcohol content [90 proof] whiskey. Approximately 2400 bottles of Tom’s Foolery Rye Whiskey will be released in Ohio on August 1, 2015.
Carlsberg Goes Blonde And Velvet With Jacobsen
Carlsberg has released two premium beers – Jacobsen Saaz Blonde and Jacobsen Velvet – named after their company founder, JC Jacobsen. Jacobsen Saaz Blonde uses Czechoslovakian Saaz hops and Belgian brewing techniques to produce a 7.1% alcohol content brew while Jacobsen Velvet is a lighter golden ale with a 5.9% alcohol content. Both Jacobsen Saaz Blonde and Jacobsen Velvet will only be available in the UK for $9.30 per bottle.
Woodford Reserve Doubles Down On Distillery Series
Woodford Reserve has released a pair of bourbons in their newly created Distillery Series – Double Double Oaked and Sweet Mash Redux. The two new bourbons are part of Distillery Series which will have periodic releases throughout the year. Double Double Oaked Bourbon was matured an extra year in a charred oak barrel while Sweet Mash Redux is a nod to its 2008 Sweet Mash Finish, except with a modified […]
Stella Artois Has Cans
Stella Artois has put their cider [spelled “Cidre” on their products] into cans. The new cans will only be available for Elderflower, Peach and Raspberry flavored ciders while their signature Apple will remain in bottles for the time being. Stella Artois Cidre Elderflower, Peach and Raspberry will be available in 330-ml size cans.
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