Bruichladdich Debuts Organic Barley 16-Year-Old
The good news is that Islay-based distillery Bruichladdich has released a 16-year-old single malt whisky using organically-farmed barley, the bad news is that it is only available via global travel retail (GTR) venues. Bruichladdich [aka Laddie] Organic Barley 16-Year-Old was made with 100% organically grown barley from Mid Coul Farm in Inverness, Scotland – organically […]
Jim Beam Offers A Pineapple
Jim Beam has released a new flavor in their lineup of flavored whiskies – pineapple – joining the other flavors in the range, apple, fire, honey, peach and vanilla. Jim Beam Pineapple is a pineapple liqueur infused with Kentucky straight bourbon and bottled at 32.5% alcohol by volume [65 proof]. Jim Beam Pineapple is recommended […]
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The Glenlivet Has Founder’s Reserve
The Glenlivet has introduced Founder’s Reserve – a permanent addition to their core range of single malt Scotch whiskies that is named in honor of The Glenlivet founder, George Smith – a whisky originating from first fill American oak casks. The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve will make its official debut in March 2015.
Aultmore 21-Year-Old Goes Out On The Town
Aultmore 21-Year-Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky will be making its debut appearance at travel retail locations for one year only – joined by a 12-Year-Old expression as well. The Aultmore 21-Year-Old will appear at travel retail locations beginning on November 26, 2014.
Midleton Exposes Very Rare Pearl
Midleton has unveiled their Very Rare 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition of Irish whiskey. A 1984 pot still Irish whiskey was combined with a 1981 grain whiskey top and matured the pair in American oak barrels for 30 years to produce the Pearl Edition. The result carries a distinct vanilla/honey note. Only 117 bottles of Midleton Very Rare 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition will be made available in China, France, Germany, Ireland […]
Label 5 Unveils Gold Heritage
Label 5 has revealed their Gold Heritage blended Scotch whisky, a 40% alcohol content [80 proof] costing $40 per bottle and featuring notes of spice, wood and vanilla…
Macallan Rare Cask Whisky Video Discussion
Paul Ross, CEO and President of Edrington Americas, discusses Macallan Rare Cask and all things Macallan…
Glen Grant 50-Year-Old Released
Glen Grant’s 50-Year-Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky has officially been released. Originally casked in October 1963, the whisky was bottled last year and was launched earlier this year but limited to Beijing, Hong Kong, Seul, Singapore and Taipei. Only 150 bottles will be made available globally – at the bargain price of $5650 per bottle.
Whiskey Cheapest In New Mexico, Costliest In Alaska
According to an admittedly unscientific study [see link below] of state-by-state liquor pricing, using a 750ml bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey as the baseline, the state of New Mexico was deemed to have the least expensive price for whiskey in the United States of America while much farther to the north, Alaska had the country’s most expensive whiskey pricing. A bottle of Jack Daniel’s in New Mexico will cost you […]
Aye Matey, Remy Martin Resurrects The Black Pearl
Legendary cognac house Remy Martin has resurrected the Black Pearl – not the pirate ship from the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series – but rather, the crystal decanters used to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Louis XIII cognac. The decanters are styled to resemble the flask originally used by house founder Paul-Emile Remy Martin when he created the Louis XIII in 1874 while the cognac held within […]
New Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Yes, you read that correctly – there is a new single malt Irish whiskey [with an “e”] from Teeling. Okay, technically, it’s a blend of aged [up to 23 years] malt whiskey that has spent time maturing in five wine casks – sherry, port, Madeira, white Burgundy and Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is an Irish whiskey that smacks of citrus, vanilla and spice notes while carrying a 46% alcohol content […]
Chivas Regal Extra Emerges
A new blended Scotch whisky has emerged from Chivas dubbed Chivas Regal Extra – a product of rare whiskies in the Chivas stock and whiskies matured in Oloroso sherry casks – and carrying a 40% alcohol content [80 proof]. Chivas regal Extra will be available in global travel retail outlets beginning in March 2015.
The First Annual WhiskyCritic CiderFest Results
The results of the first annual WhiskyCritic CiderFest are in and although there was a clear winner, the competition was still feisty for which cider would be crowned as the WC cider champion for 2014. These seven ciders were selected at random from our local WC cider-selling establishment and, therefore, were limited to the stock selection they had on hand at said cider-selling establishment. So, by way of a disclaimer, […]
Craigellachie 13 And 19-Year-Old To Make Debuts
Two aged editions of Craigellachie Speyside single malt Scotch whisky – a 13-Year-Old and a 19-Year-Old – will be making their debuts this year, with the 19-Year-Old offered only in travel retail outlets. Making it unique in the Scotch whisky universe, Craigellachie uses only malted barley from the kiln in Glenesk [Scotland] as well as worm tub condensers to cool the liquid. The oil-fired result is a whisky heavy in […]
2 Gingers Runs Pick And Roll With White Mamba In Boston
Blended Irish whiskey, 2 Gingers, helped Brian Scalabrine – aka White Mamba – celebrate his official return to Boston this week by putting the former NBA player behind the bar at Granary Tavern to mix drinks such as the “Big Ginger” and “Skinny Ginger” before he embarks on his duties as Comcast SportsNet NBA television analyst. The 6-9 Scalabrine played 11 years in the NBA – four seasons with New […]
Good Day At Black Rock
The holiday gift season just got one gift better as Bowmore is offering a special limited edition gift pack for its Bowmore Black Rock Islay single malt Scotch whisky that includes a set of black slate coasters. The catch? The 24,000 gift packs will only be available at selected European travel retail outlets. The Bowmore Black Rock Islay Gift Pack – if you can find one – will cost $75.
Jim Beam Instructs How To Get Fired Up With Kentucky Fire
Jim Beam has released a helpful, nine-scenario-guide on “How to Get Fired Up” – but specifically using their spicy cinnamon-flavored Kentucky Fire bourbon…
BrewDog Brings Out The Pumpkin Head Ale For Halloween
Scottish craft brewery, BrewDog, has dispatched Pumpkin Head Ale for Halloween celebratory festivities. The seasonal Pumpkin Head Ale is bottled at 5.1% alcohol content. BrewDog Pumpkin Head Ale will be available in the UK only [but also online at BrewDog’s official site] for $3.55 per bottle.
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