Basil Hayden Unveils Suave Subtle Smoke
Basil Hayden Bourbon has released Subtle Smoke – actually, re-released, as it was originally released in 2022 with the intention of being a one-time limited release. Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke, as part of the two-part maturing process, spent six months smoldering in secondary barrels that were toasted, slightly charred and infused with hickory smoke, then […]
Red Banks Whisky Goes International
In 2022, Red Bank debuted on Canada’s Atlantic Coast with Gary Briggs, Shawn Hiscott, and Rob Steele. The brand launched last year and has gained traction in the domestic market. This impulsed the team decided to begin exporting it internationally. The Emy Award winner turned whisky maker shared his thoughts with Decanter. He said: ‘The […]
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Glenmorangie Whisky Launches Triple Cask Reserve
A new Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve (40% ABV) has been launched to complement the brand’s core range. Bourbon casks add ‘fruity smoothness’ to the whisky, while charred oak casks add ‘richer, fuller notes’. Glenmorangie master blender Gillian Macdonald said: “By uniting these three different cask types in Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve, we have created a deeply harmonious whisky. This whiskey is aged in rye whiskey casks which result in notes […]
The Dalmore Reveals The Collectible And The Rare
The Dalmore has collaborated with Scottish design museum V&A Dundee and released a pair of whiskies – The Collectible and The Rare – for their Luminary Series. The Dalmore The Rare is a 49-year-old Highland single malt and it lives up to its name as only three were created for the whisky matured in ex-bourbon American white oak casks, finished in a blend of Port Colhieta 1963, Apostoles Sherry, select […]
Wildmoor – New Whisky Brand Launches With Special Collection
As a new brand of blend Scotch whiskies, Wildmoor represents a range of whiskies aged between 21 and 40 years, honoring the country’s wild elements. This collection consists of seven blended whiskies, each with an intense flavor profile. the brand was created by William Grant & Sons. During the past six decades, William Grant & Sons have acquired and curated a reserve of rare, aged malts and grain whiskies. The […]
Dunfermline Whisky – New Whisky Promoting Group
A brand new whisky group called Dunfermline Whisky was created by four whisky enthusiasts: Jason Julien, George Brailey, Brendan Innes, and Adam Stanley. The four men met through their whisky journeys, and now they are sharing their knowledge of the drink at tasting events in the city. The group’s expertise is impressive. Brailey’s grandfather was the chief whisky influence in his life and he plans on putting it to good […]
Bankhall Whisky Rolls Out Cigar Malt
Bankhall Distillery was established in 2019. Having released Bankhall Rye Rebellion and Sweet Mash, Bankhall Distillery has now released its first single malt whisky. It uses traditional whisky making processes of the UK together with inspiration from US distilleries With a cask strength of 57.7%, the young whisky is a single barrel expression that has been aged in level four charred new American oak casks. Flavors include orange marzipan, vanilla […]
MacLean Foundation Launches First Charity Whisky for Clean Water
With the launch of its first charity whisky, the MacLean Foundation has raised funds for communities who do not have access to clean water. The foundation was founded by whisky writer Charles MacLean MBE and his three sons Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan MacLean. The whisky is a 6-year-old single malt from Ardnamurchan; 243 bottles have been created to benefit Madagascar’s clean water projects. At least one person will have clean […]
Woodford Reserve Doubles Down With Triple Finish And Batch Proof
Brown-Forman-owned Woodford Reserve has released a pair of bourbons – Sonoma Triple Finish and Batch Proof Series 121.2 – for travel retail venues. Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sonoma Triple Finish is finished in former Sonoma County Pinot Noir, brandy, and bourbon barrels previously used for aging red wine and is said to offer notes of cinnamon, pineapple and vanilla. Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Series 121.2 originates from more than 100 […]
Gordon & MacPhail Unveils Fourth Expression in Mr. George Legacy Series
Gordon & MacPhail released a 65-year-old scotch whisky in April, marking the fourth expression in its series celebrating George Urquhart. 360 bottles of this whisky are available. Urquhart’s favorite first-fill sherry butt – cask no. 3818 – was crafted specifically for the whisky and matured for over six decades before being bottled at 56.5% ABV in November 2023. According to whisky writer Charlie MacLean, Urquhart was the “father of single […]
Torabhaig Produces Hill Of Peat
Isle of Skye-based Torabhaig Distillery has released a Hill of Peat – otherwise known as Cnoc Na Mòine (Gaelic for ‘hill of peat) – as the third installment in their Legacy Series. Torabhaig Cnoc Na Moine was matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenéz and Oloroso sherry-seasoned casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to offer notes of, obviously, peat smoke, along with cedar, leather, […]
Torres Whisky – Launches Liathmor With French Partnership
Torres, best known for producing Torres Brandy, has released its first whisky, Liathmor, in partnership with La Martiniquaise-Bardinet. The French brand is the producer of blended Scotch brands Label 5, Cutty Sark, and Speyside single malt Glen Moray. The new 40% ABV expression features: 20% Speyside malted barley, 40% grain aged between three and five years, releasing ‘fruit and freshness’ and 40% grain aged five years, for ‘structure and density’. […]
Jack And Ginger Come To The Party
Jack Daniel’s is bringing Jack and Ginger – in the form of Jack & Ginger Ale canned cocktail – to the party as the latest addition to the Tennessee distilling behemoth’s roster of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. Jack & Ginger Ale, is available at 7% alcohol by volume [14 proof] with a single 355ml can being priced at $3.50 while a four-pack will be priced at $13. Jack & Ginger Ale […]
Japanese Whiisky Gets New Laws to Deter Imposters
Overseas demand for Japanese whiskies has surged in recent years, sending prices sky-high, especially for the rarer older varieties. Now, the industry is developing stricter standards to deter imitators. Consumers and producers are also becoming concerned about the emergence of products marketed as “Japanese whisky”. These products may have been made elsewhere – or sometimes is not even whisky at all. According to the Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association, […]
Cardhu Distillery Rolls Out Limited Edition Marking 200 Years
As part of its 200th anniversary celebration, Cardhu has released a limited-edition Scotch Whisky: Cardhu 200th Anniversary Wine Cask Edition Scotch Whisky. The Speyside-based distillery is commemorating its history and honoring its founders. In its first foray into wine casks, this 12-year-old single malt honors the distillery’s pursuit of innovation and defiance of convention. Diageo’s Cardhu offers a flavor that many recognize that it’s an important addition to Johnnie Walker […]
Starward Australian Whisky Releases Limited Edition Whisky
David Vitale intentionally avoided Scotland when creating the flavor profile of his whisky brand. The founder of Starward Australian Whisky had long been fascinated by Scotch whisky’s distinctive taste but didn’t want it to affect Starward. Once Vitale had found the flavor that captured the essence of Melbourne, he and his team traveled to Scotland. They visited more than a dozen distilleries that welcomed and encouraged the fledgling Australian distillery. […]
Anohka Distillery Wins Big at World Whiskies Award
An Alberta distillery has won the “World’s Best New Make & Young Spirit” title at the World Whiskies Awards in London. The young distillery outperformed seasoned entries from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and the U.S. Anohka Distillery won the honor with its heavily peated “This is Not Whisky” spirit. According to Gurpreet Ranu, Anohka owner and distiller, he was surprised at the win against other famous and seasoned distilleries. It is […]
Kavalan Whisky Brand Gets Boost from Whisky Partnership
A partnership between Lotte Duty Free and King Car Group will support the expansion of the single malt brand into the international market. King Car is the maker of Taiwan’s popular Kavalan whisky. The South Korean giant will work the distillery to enter special markets. The signing of the MOU took place on March 27, 2024, with Key Officials from Lotte Duty Free’s Merchandising Group and King Car Group’s International […]
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