The Glendronach Revives 21-Year-Old
The Glendronach has revived their 21-year-old single malt whisky with an ‘elevated’ design change. The newly re-designed The Glendronach Aged 21 Years single malt whisky was matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Andalucía, Spain, bottled at 48% alcohol by volume [96 proof] and is still said to offer notes […]
Teeling Unveils Birthday Whiskey
Dublin-based Irish whiskey producer Teeling has released a limited edition whiskey named Birthday Batch to celebrate their 10th birthday. Teeling Birthday Batch is a blend of some of Teeling’s oldest single malt and pot still whiskies, matured in ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to offer notes of […]
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The Montana Distillery Shuts Down
The Montana Distillery has permanently closed, citing issues over supply and equipment. Located just south of Missoula in the small town of Stevensville, in western Montana, the distillery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after opening in 2012. The Montana Distillery had produced a range of spirits, including vodka, gin and whiskey. #Distillery #Whisky #Whiskey #Japanesewhiskey #Japanesewhisky #IrishWhiskey #scotchwhiskey #irishwhisky #Bourbon #scotch #ryewhisky #Whiskyadvocate #whiskymagazine #威士忌 #ウイスキー #위스키 #Singlemalt #cigars […]
Aberfeldy Distillery Promotes Whisky Explorer Tour
Highland-based Aberfeldy Distillery is promoting a new tour of their distillery for the 2025 season which they are calling the Whisky Explorer Experience. In addition to being the home of Aberfeldy single malt whisky, the distillery is also home to the popular Dewar’s brand of blended Scotch whisky, and the experience is intended to showcase both the Aberfeldy single malt as well as the history of Dewar’s. The tour features […]
Bowmore Reveals Latest Aston Martin Whisky Collaboration
Islay-based distillery Bowmore has released ARC-54, their second – and last – whisky in their ARC series collaboration with luxury automobile maker Aston Martin. Bowmore ARC-54 is a 54-year-old whisky distilled in November 1968 and presented in a handblown crystal decanter inspired by the design of Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar. Bowmore ARC-54 was matured in both second-fill European oak sherry butts and third-fill American oak hogshead casks, with 61.8% European […]
Jack Daniel’s Travels Across The Pond With 10-Year-Old
Tennessee-based Jack Daniel’s travels across the pond with their 10-year-old Tennessee whiskey in an inaugural event for the distillery with their age statement whiskies. Jack Daniel’s new 10-year-old was created by maturing Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey in oak barrels that were moved about on various climate-controlled floors at the distillery’s warehouse. Jack Daniel’s 10-year-old Tennessee whiskey is a blend of 80% corn, 12% malted barley and 8% […]
The Macallan Hails Hong Kong
The Macallan has honored Hong Kong with their recent release of a limited edition single malt whisky as part of their Distil Your World series. Hong Kong’s entry in the series now joins others from London, Mexico and New York. The Macallan Distil Your World Hong Kong single malt was matured in select sherry-seasoned European oak hogsheads along with American oak casks and is said to impart notes of cinnamon, […]
Royal Salute Saddles Up With Polo Edition
Royal Salute has saddled up the ponies and released Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition – a 21-year-old blended Scotch whisky as the seventh addition to their annual Polo series, which was initially introduced in 2017. Royal Salute 21-year-old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition is a nod toward the iconic Brazil city and is a 21-year-old blended Scotch whisky matured in American oak first fill casks from Braeval Distillery, and said […]
Harrison Ford Visits The Highlands In Latest Glenmorangie Promotion
Mega film star Harrison Ford [“Star Wars”, “Indiana Jones” and “Blade Runner”, just to name a few of his iconic roles] has visited Scotlands Highlands in his continued promotional collaboration with Glenmorangie, entitled “Once Upon a Time in Scotland”. The promotional campaign features Harrison in a 12-episode series filmed over three days in summer 2024 and in this eighth episode of the dozen – called “The Mountain” – Ford is […]
The Glenrothes Hammers Home 51-Year-Old
Speyside distillery The Glenrothes has released The 51 – a 51-year-old single malt that can only be freed from its packaging with a custom hammer that is supplied with purchase of the whisky. The Glenrothes The 51 is a spirit derived from a pair of casks, one which was said to donate notes that ‘evoke the fragility of an orchid’s scent’, while the other supplied notes of ‘luxurious’ richness and […]
Mary Dowling – The Mother Of Bourbon
Louisville, Kentucky-based distillery Mary Dowling Whiskey Company is named after the pioneering female who was the first woman to run a major distillery and this week, the distillery is promoting a new book – “Mother of Bourbon: The Greatest Whiskey Story Never Told” – a historical fiction novel based on the life of Mary Dowling, along with book tour to accompany the release. In the early 1900s, Dowling ran a […]
Johnnie Walker Unveils Black Ruby
Johnnie Walker has released the latest addition to their colorful blended Scotch whisky lineup with the worldwide launch of Black Ruby, said to be a ‘sweeter’ blend akin to the flagship Black Label blended whisky. Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Blended Malt Whisky is derived from whiskies from Diageo-owned distilleries such as Roseisle, Clynelish, Glenkinchie, Cardhu, Cameronbridge, and Caol Ila, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said […]
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 grown being defined as without artificial fertilizers, agrochemicals or pesticides – matured in ex-bourbon American […]
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 to be mixed into cocktails and Jim Beam suggests that those cocktails might be the […]
Port Askaig Reveals Trio Of Whiskies
Islay-based Port Askaig has revealed a trio of new limited releases – a non-age statement cask-strength single malt and two age-statement expressions, 15- and 25-year-olds. Port Askaig Cask Strength Single Malt #02-2024 was bottled at 59.1% alcohol by volume [118.2 proof] and is said to impart notes of espresso coffee, dark chocolate, lemon and Islay peat and will be made available for $85 per bottle. Port Askaig 15-year-old Single Malt […]
Dewar’s Erupts With Volcanic Whisky Blend
Dewar’s has released a 21-year-old Scotch whisky blend – Dewar’s Double Double 21-year-old Magma Stone Toasted – finished in casks that have been toasted with magma stones originating from Iceland’s volcanoes. Dewar’s Double Double 21-year-old Magma Stone Toasted was finished in virgin French oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to impart notes of apple, caramel, cinnamon and cloves. Dewar’s Double Double 21-year-old Magma […]
Maker’s Mark Unleashes The Keeper’s Release
Maker’s Mark Bourbon has released The Keeper’s Release – the latest installment in their Wood Finishing Series, a collection begun in 2019 that showcases bourbons using a unique wood stave-finishing technique. Maker’s Mark The Keepers Release was matured for more than six years in hand-rotated barrels, bottled at 54.6% alcohol by volume [109.2 proof] and is said to impart notes of dark fruit, seasoned wood and tobacco. Maker’s Mark The […]
Kavalan Debuts Lan For The Rest Of The World
Taiwan-based Kavalan Distillery has released Lan, their first whisky created specifically with the rest of the world in mind, as it will be destined for the export market. Kavalan Lán is so named as a nod to Yilan County in northeastern Taiwan where the Kavalan Distillery was born in 2005 and where they released their first single malt in 2008. Kavalan Lán was matured in both ex-bourbon and ex-Port casks, […]
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