Uncle Nearest Enters Receivership
Just a few years ago, Tennessee-based Nearest Green Distillery was enjoying some of the best times as their Uncle Nearest brands were some of the hottest on the market. But this week, a federal judge has ordered a receivership for Nearest Green Distillery after the business defaulted on more than $100 million in loans. Farm […]
Woodford Reserve Unveils American Single Malt
Woodford Reserve has released their new 12-year-old American single malt (ASM) as part of the their limited Distillery Series. This is one of the first releases after the December 2024 change in regulations, allowing brands to use new or used barrels in maturation, contrary to the previously accepted bourbon rules. Accordingly, Woodford Reserve 12-Year=Old American […]
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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.
Henry Westons Launches Cider-In-A-Box
It was only a matter of time. Henry Westons – the largest cidermaker in the UK – has launched that nation’s first cider-in-a-box with its Mulled Cider. The box – or rather, bag in the box – contains 2.25 liters of cider and can be kept in a drinkable state for six weeks after first opened. The Henry Westons Mulled Cider is a combination of cinnamon and spices with a […]
Bowmore Small Batch Bows
Islay distillery, Bowmore, has launched Bowmore Small Batch, a single malt Scotch whisky matured in both first and second-fill ex-bourbon casks. The first-fill former bourbon casks lend a vanilla and spice essence to the whisky while the second-fill bourbon cask adds fruit, salt and honey notes to the whisky. Bowmore Small Batch is now available for $40 per 750ml bottle.
Auchentoshan Releases American Oak
Auchentoshan has released their American Oak single malt Scotch whisky – the first from the distillery to be made in first fill ex-bourbon casks made of its namesake wood. Auchentoshan American Oak is 40% alcohol content [80 proof]. Auchentohsan American Oak is will be available for $40 per 750ml bottle.
J.P. Wiser Whisky Creates Wiserfund
J.P. Wiser whisky has your back, fellas – they have created the Wiserfund…
Jack Daniel’s 164th Birthday Celebrated Down Under
To help them properly celebrate Jack Daniel’s 164th birthday, some Australians in Sydney took six weeks to build a bar out of scratch, with all in attendance at JD’s birthday bash being those who donated time, materials or ideas in exchange for a ticket or a bottle of JD…
Woodford Reserve Now Has Pinot Noir Finish
Touted as the first American whiskey [Bourbon] to be aged in pinot noir barrels from California, Woodford Reserve has released Woodford Reserve Sonoma Cutrer Pinot Noir Finish. Why use pinot noir barrels from the northern California-based vineyard of Sonoma-Cutrer? Both Woodford Reserve and Sonoma-Cutrer are part of the gigantic Brown-Forman spirits/wine corporation. Woodford Reserve Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Finish is available beginning this month for $100 per bottle.
MLS Subs Out Budweiser For Heineken Beginning In 2015
Major League Soccer has dropped Budweiser and upgraded to Heineken as the Official Beer of the MLS. The Dutch brewery giant will have its brand on all MLS content and will be the official presenter of the MLS Rivalry Week for the growing, popular league. Heineken’s new sponsorship deal with the MLS will begin in January 2015.
Remy Martin Is The New Orange
Notabled cognac house Remy Martin has teamed with French liqueur brand Cointreau to produce Cointreau Noir, a new orange liqueur/cognac collaboration. Cointreau Noir is the consists of the traditional Cointreau orange liqueur recipe bolstered by Remy Martin cognac as well as almond and walnut essences. Cointreau Noir is available for $50 per 750ml bottle.
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