Baltic Sea Castle Hosts Whisky Weekend In 2026
If you happen to find yourself in or around Germany or Poland next month, there is a Whisky Weekend approaching at Wasserschloss Mellenthin – aka Water Castle Mellenthin – on the Baltic Sea island of Usedom [shared by both Germany and Poland] from January 23 to 25, 2026. The inaugural Water Castle Mellenthin Whisky Weekend […]
Bourbon Fest Opens Up 2026
If you happen to be traveling to or live in the vicinity of Detroit – or anywhere in Michigan, for that matter – then good news awaits you in 2026 as the fifth installment of the Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest is happening next month in Ypsilanti – which is a suburb of Detroit [or Ann Arbor, […]
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The Glen Grant Unveils 21-Year-Old Single Malt
Speyside distillery The Glen Grant has released a 21-year-old single malt Scotch whisky – the oldest in their lineup [joining 10, 12, 15 and 18-year olds]. The Glen Grant 21 Year Old was matured in former Oloroso sherry butts along with ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to offer notes of coconut, creme brulee, peaches, raisins and toffee. The Glen Grant 21 Year […]
Bruichladdich Delves Into Single Grain Rye
Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has released Islay Single Grain Scotch Whisky – the third entry in their series called The Regeneration Project. Bruichladdich The Regeneration Project Islay Single Grain Scotch Whisky is made primarily from locally grown Islay rye [in an attempt to combat the growing cost of agro-chemicals and avoid monoculture and which has never been grown commercially in Islay]. Bruichladdich The Regeneration Project Islay Single Grain Scotch Whisky is […]
Ardbeg Reveals BizarreBQ Whisky
Just in time for the summer season, Islay distillery Ardbeg has released their first limited edition barbecue-inspired whisky, called Ardbeg BizarreBQ. Ardbeg BizarreBQ was created using double-charred oak casks, Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks and the distillery’s unique barbecue casks that have been extra-charred on an old-fashioned brazier, bottled at 50.9% alcohol by volume [101.8 proof] and is said to offer notes of artichoke, charcoal, chili, clove, ginger and smoke. Ardbeg […]
Green Spot Collabs With Quails’ Gate For Pinot Noir-Finished Irish Whiskey
Irish Distillers-owned Green Spot has collaborated with Canadian winery Quails’ Gate [based in British Columbia] to produce a pinot noir-finished Irish whiskey for their Wine Geese Series, which features Ireland’s contributions to the world of wine. The limited edition Green Spot Quails’ Gate was initially matured in both American oak and ex-sherry casks before being finished for 16 months in Quails’ Gates’ pinot noir casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by […]
WhistlePig Launches 21-Year-Old The Beholden
Vermont-based distillery WhistlePig has released a 21-year-old limited edition whiskey, called The Béhôlden. WhistlePig 21-Year-Old The Beholden was produced from 100% malted barley, matured for 21 years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels before being finished for four weeks in WhistlePig rye barrels, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to offer notes of dried fruit, maple and spice. Only 18 barrels of WhistlePig 21-Year-Old The Beholden […]
Writers’ Tears Issues Vintage Cask Strength
Irish whiskey Writers’ Tears has released their 2023 Vintage Cask Strength – their 13th edition of the Cask Strength series. Writers’ Tears 2023 Cask Strength Irish whiskey is a blend of aged single pot still and single malt whiskies – both spending time in American oak ex-bourbon barrels – bottled at 54.8% alcohol by volume [109.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of caramel, ginger, hazelnut and honey. Only […]
Waterford Reveals Cuvee: Argot Single Malt
Irish whiskey maker Waterford has released has a new single malt whiskey to their range called Cuvée: Argot – the first from the distillery to be made available globally. Waterford Cuvée: Argot was matured in a quartet of casks: 37% first-fill US oak, 23% Vin Doux Naturel, 19% virgin American oak and 19% premium French oak. Waterford Cuvée: Argot uses Irish barley by farm, with Waterford tracking how the barley […]
Tobermory Debuts 25-Year_Old Single Malt
Tobermory has added a 25-year-old single malt Scotch whisky to their Hebridean Series. Hebridean Series: Tobermory 25 was initially matured in Oloroso sherry casks before being finished in González Byass casks, bottled at 48.1% alcohol by volume [96.2 proof] and is said to offer notes of blackcurrant, lemon, nutmeg, peaches and pears. Only 5,298 bottles of Hebridean Series: Tobermory 25 are being made available for $415 per bottle at the […]
Glenmorangie Issues 12-Year-Old Amontillado Cask Finish
It may seem like WC is promoting Glenmorangie this month after WC recently reviewed Nectar d’Or – but it is genuine coincidence that the Highland single malt brand has released a 12-year-old whisky finished in Amontillado Sherry casks as the fourth entry in their Barrel Select Release series of small batch single malts. Glenmorangie Amontillado Finish was matured for eight years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before spending the […]
WhiskyCritic Review – Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or
WhiskyCritic recently had the opportunity to enjoy a taste of Glenmorangie Nectar D’or [French translation – “nectar of gold” or “the golden nectar”] and were not displeased with the results. Glenmorangie is a Highland-based distillery and WC has previously displayed a hankering for the Highland-based distilleries, so this was not exactly going out on a limb for WC, but it is still a good practice to check in every once […]
Glasgow 1770 Has Red Wine And Ruby Port Cask Finish
The Glasgow Distillery has released Glasgow 1770 Red Wine and Ruby Port Cask Finish single malt to their Small Batch Series. Glasgow 1770 Red Wine and Ruby Port Cask Finish uses both peated whisky matured in virgin American white oak casks and finished in Bordeaux red wine casks along with triple-distilled whisky, matured in first-fill ex-bourbon casks and finished in ruby Port casks – both cask types were bottled in […]
Highland Park Reveals 54-Year-Old
Highland Park has released limited quantities of a 54-year-old single malt – their oldest Scotch whisky to date – as a celebration of the distillery’s upcoming 225th anniversary. Highland Park 54-Year-Old was originally matured in four refill butts and six refill hogsheads, which were then combined in 2008 and poured into first-fill European Sherry butts, where it aged for the remaining 14 years, was bottled at 46.9% alcohol by volume […]
The Irishman Vintage Cask Released
Luxembourg-based Amber Beverage Group-owned Walsh Whiskey has released the 2023 edition of The Irishman Vintage Cask Strength Irish whiskey. The Irishman Vintage Cask Strength is a triple-distilled blend of premium, aged single malt and single pot still Irish whiskies, matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at cask strength [55.3% alcohol by volume – 110.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of almond, apple, fig, honey and vanilla. […]
Bushmills Unveils 33-Year-Old Irish Whiskey
Just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day [on March 17, 2023], Irish whiskey behemoth Bushmills has completed their current Causeway Collection with a 33-year-old single malt, but – alas – it will only be available if you find yourself in a travel retail venue at Heathrow Airport in the UK. Bushmills 33 Years Old was filled into fortified port wine casks from northern Portugal, bottled at cask strength of 53.3% alcohol […]
Loch Lomond Unveils Noble Rebel Blended Malt
Highland distillery Loch Lomond has released a blended malt whisky brand which they are calling Noble Rebel – which will, in turn, have a trio of flavors: Hazelnut Harmony, Orchard Outburst and Smoke Symphony and Hazelnut Harmony – each with no-age-statement and bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof]. Loch Lomond Noble Rebel Orchard Outburst has been matured in ex-bourbon casks, contains whisky distilled in Chardonnay wine yeast and […]
Guinness And Jameson Prep For St. Patrick’s Day Next Week
Both Guinness and Jameson are prepping for the annual arrival of St. Patrick’s Day, which occurs next week on Friday, March 17, 2023. Jameson Irish whiskey claims that they will pay someone to skip work on March 17 and leave a cardboard cutout bearing their likeness at their workplace. Guinness is encouraging “toasting” and says they will offer more than $1 million – to be distributed in $10,000 cash prize […]
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