Glenmorangie Gives Lasanta An Age Promotion
Glenmorangie has given their sherry-finished Lasanta single malt whisky a three-year age promotion, raising its age statement from 12 to 15 years old, after adding three more years to the aging process for the single malt from 2010. Glenmorangie Lasanta 12/15 Years Old was initially matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, bottled […]
Glen Grant Reveals Spendy Single Malt
Not having anything to do whatsoever with the impending St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Speyside’s Glen Grant Distillery has released a 65-year-old single malt whisky as the inaugural release in their Splendours Collection, named after the distillery’s Garden of Splendours and the 65-year-old specifically celebrates the garden’s Himalayan blue poppy. Glen Grant Splendours 65 Years Old […]
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Francis Abecassis ABK6 VSOP One Of World’s Best
Only founded a mere nine years ago, the Francis Abecassis distillery is run by a father-daughter team that consistently puts out award-winning cognac and 2014 is no different as the Francis Abecassis ABK6 VSOP was named as the world’s best cognac in the annual World Drinks Awards competition. The ABK6 VSOP, in particular, was noted for its apple pie, cinnamon, hazelnut, orange and vanilla nose before transporting you to a […]
Hereford Whisky By Next Decade
Chase Distillery produces some of the finest vodka and gin and now it appears they will be making an, albeit late, run at making some whisky. The distillery has been working in conjunction with Hobsons Brewery on a batch of whisky for the past two years that may come to market by early next decade [at least the good stuff]. The distillery currently has a smattering of 5300 liters [1400 […]
Torabhaig Reaches For The Skye
The Torabhaig Distillery has set aside $8.3 million to begin construction of a brand new distillery on the Isle of Skye. The distillery will be at the location of a former farmstead on the island and will be only the second distillery ever placed on the Hebridean island. If everything goes according to schedule, construction on the new Torabhaig Distillery is expected to begin this summer with whisky production beginning […]
Glenfiddich Celebrates 125 Years Of Whisky Creation
The single malt Scotch whisky which came to be known as Glenfiddich and has been the recipient of more awards than any other single malt Scotch whisky was first created by William Grant in a distillery built in the Glen of Fiddich [Scottish for Valley of the Deer] in 1887 and to commemorate the occasion, Glenfiddich has unveiled their 125th Anniversary edition single malt with collectible tin bearing the visage […]
Once Every 15 Years, A New Busch Beer
Let it be bellowed from the highest mountaintops that Whisky Critic will consider the sweetest nectar as well as the lowliest slop…and speaking of the latter, Busch has produced their first new beer in 15 years and people are asking what they have done to deserve this honor. The new beer in question is called, enticingly enough, Busch Signature Copper Lager [take out that Busch part and maybe you could […]
Aberlour Is Coming Your Way
Be prepared, you are about to hear more about Aberlour. The Speyside single malt whisky Aberlour is the top-rated Scotch whisky in France but it is the best-kept secret for most of the rest of the world. That is about to change as the whisky will be the subject of a marketing campaign to bring more visibility to its brand and that means you will be seeing it show up […]
Glenrothes Releases More Speyside Single Malt Nectar
In 1969, many things happened – some of them you may not have remembered – but what will definitely be remembered this year is the release of The Glenrothes Speyside single malt from that year. Only 133 bottles of the single malt were produced from a refilled hogshead single cask. Coming in at 85.8 proof [42.9% alcohol content], the whisky is encased in a lead crystal decanter from Portuguese crystal […]
Smokin’ Gunn Fired Off
Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn is producing a limited edition of its first-ever smoked beer, the 7.4% alcohol content Smokin’ Gunn. The beer is smoked over beech wood, then matured in ex-bourbon casks which is said to produce a vanilla and maple syrup notes. A case [12 bottles] of Smokin’ Gunn will cost you $58 and is available at the official Edinburgh-based Innis & Gunn site.
Glenmorangie 1963 Arrives In Houston
The 50 recently discovered bottles of Glenmorangie 1963 are notoriously difficult to find – they are usually in the hands of private collectors – but if you happen to live in Houston, Texas, or have an opportunity to get there, you will have a chance to taste some Glenmorangie 1963. A Houston bar has acquired a bottle of Glenmorangie 1963 [Number 37 of 50] and will be selling off shots […]
2 Gingers Do America
A mere three years ago, 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey [80 proof/40% alcohol content] existed as a hopeful stab to get women interested in drinking whiskey – particularly in Minnesota – but now, the brand has progressed through the state of Minnesota, across the Midwest and now will be promoted in all 50 United States of America. Originally begun in Minnesota – and distilled by the Kilbeggan Distillery in Ireland – […]
When In Utah, Order A Kotsenburg Park City Gold
American snowboarder Sage Kotsenburg won a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, in slopestyle snowboarding and now has a whisky cocktail named after him in a Park City, Utah ski resort where he grew up – this, despite the fact that the ski resort itself is one of the last few resorts in the country that will not allow snowboarders on their slopes. Skiers only. Nevertheless, […]
WhiskyCritic Review: Jack Daniels Old No. 7
It is up to you, the consumer, to decide the fate of any whiskey out there on the market and for many years now, the consumer – particularly the American consumer – has decided that Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey is one of the most popular whiskies in the world. Now comes the part where we decide if being popular is a good thing or a bad thing. […]
WhiskyCritic Review: Glenmorangie 10-Year-Old
Four years ago, WhiskyCritic reviewed Glenmorangie 10-Year-Old and we return to the well because there is a comfort in the Old Reliable – it’s not spectacular or unique in any kind of a flamboyant way – it’s just good whisky. Glenmorangie 10-Year-Old fits this bill perfectly. I had the pleasure to enjoy some Glenmorangie 10-Year-Old recently and the first element to notice is the smoothness. New whisky drinkers will be […]
Martell Salutes Cordon Bleu Masters
Martell has released a limited edition celebrating their Cordon Bleu cognac titled Martell Cordon Bleu: Tribute to Cellar Masters. This Martell Cordon Bleu Tribute edition contains a small sampling – 200ml bottle – of a special Cordon Bleu blend created by Martell’s current Cellar Master Benoit Fil honoring the lineage of eaux-de-vie which has been preserved from its origins in 1912. A larger, stand-alone one liter version will also be […]
Johnnie Walker Goes For The Gold
With the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, now in full swing, it only makes sense to go for the gold – which is exactly what Johnnie Walker has done. As you may recall, JW phased out the old 18-year-old Gold label and replaced it with the spendier Platinum Label. Now, the brand is bringing back the Gold Label – only calling it Gold Label Reserve now – and making […]
Balvenie Blokes Tell You About Whisky
The Balvenie Distillery – or officials from the company – tell you all about the whisky process so you can then pass along that information to those who are less informed…
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