Glen Moray Harvests Forbidden Fruit
Speyside-based distillery Glen Moray has harvested Forbidden Fruit – a single malt whisky finished in Calvados casks that they will release in April 2026 when it will become the third whisky in Glen Moray’s Xperience Collection [joining Phoenix Rising and Twisted Vine]. Glen Moray Forbidden Fruit was initially matured in French oak ex-bourbon casks before […]
Bruichladdich Goes Old Skool
Islay-based distillery Bruichladdich is going old school with the release of Old Skool – a 10-year-old single malt whisky commemorating the moment in 2001 when the Bruichladdich distillery was reborn and features a 1980s vibe label from the previous Bruichladdich’s heyday. Bruichladdich Old Skool was distilled using 100% Islay-grown barley – which was first tested […]
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Kings Of Leon Join The Celebrity Whiskey Fray
Tennessee-based rock band Kings of Leon has become the latest celebrities to lend their name to whiskey – collaborating with Kentucky-based Willett Distillery to launch Kiamichi Whiskey – a limited edition bourbon and rye whiskey collection named after the river where the members of Kings of Leon [brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill along with their cousin, Matthew Followill], gathered for family reunions. The limited edition Kiamichi Whiskey Collection includes […]
Seth MacFarlane Brings Bear Fight
“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane has acquired an equity stake in American single malt whiskey Bear Fight and collaborated with Next Century Spirits to be the “storyteller” of Bear Fight, which launched in May 2022. “There’s a lot of whiskey out there. So for me to put my name on it, you know it’s either great, or I’m getting paid a ton of money. Well, they’re paying me almost nothing […]
Glengoyne Unveils 15-Year-Old Single Malt
Highland distillery Glengoyne has released a new 15-year-old single malt whisky that is destined to become a permanent addition to the Glengoyne’s range. Glengoyne 15 Year Old was matured in both first-fill bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, cinnamon, citrus, rosehip and vanilla. Glengoyne 15 Year Old is being made available for $100 per 700ml bottle […]
Loch Lomond Introduces 54-Year-Old
The Loch Lomond Distillery has released a rare 54-year-old single malt whisky. The Loch Lomond 54 Years Old was originally matured in refill American oak hogshead casks, before being re-casked in a refill European oak sherry hogshead, bottled at 41.1% alcohol by volume [82.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of brown sugar, caramel, citrus, pineapple and vanilla. Only 55 bottles of The Loch Lomond 54 Years Old are […]
Bunnahabhain Reveals 12-Year-Old Whisky
Islay distillery Bunnahabhain has released a 12-year-old cask strength whisky that is their 2022 release of their 12-year-old limited edition whisky. Bunnahabhain 12-Year-Old Cask Strength was matured in both first and second-fill Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 56.6% alcohol by volume [113.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of cherry, cinnamon, cocoa and a light sea spray. Bunnahabhain 12-Year-Old Cask Strength is being made available in Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, […]
White Peak Unveils Wire Works
White Peak Distillery has released Wire Works – the second entry in their Small Batch series. White Peak Wire Works Small Batch single malt whisky was matured in both ex-bourbon and the distillery’s STR (shaved, toasted and recharred) casks, bottled at 47.7% alcohol by volume [95.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of bitter orange marmalade, fruitcake and vanilla butter fudge. Only 4,251 bottles of White Peak Wire Works […]
Tomatin Reveals Portuguese Collection
Highland distillery Tomatin has released The Portuguese Collection – a limited edition series finished in wine casks from Portugal. Tomatin’s The Portuguese Collection consists of The Port Edition, The Moscatel Edition and The Madeira Edition – all of which were bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and all of which were matured in oak casks for more than eight years, whereupon the whiskies were transferred into Tawny Port, […]
Nick Offerman Engages In Lagavulin Charred Oak Cask Adventure
Nick Offerman [“Parks and Recreation”] continues his long-standing collaboration with Lagavulin as they promote Lagavulin’s latest offering – Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Charred Oak Cask – an 11-year-old single malt matured in heavily re-charred barrels, designed to be paired with steak [specifically, ribeye]. Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Charred Oak Cask is a single malt that was aged in American and European oak casks that are shaved down then heavily re-charred. Lagavulin Offerman […]
Ardbeg Goes All Hypernova
Islay distillery Ardbeg has released Ardbeg Hypernova – which they are claiming is their “smokiest” single malt whisky ever, touting a phenol level of more than 170ppm (parts per million). Ardbeg Hypernova was bottled at 51% alcohol by volume [102 proof] and is said to contain notes of almond, chocolate, coffee, peppermint and, of course, plenty of peat smoke. Only a limited number of bottles of Ardbeg Hypernova are being […]
Royal Salute Offers 53-Year-Old Royal Salute
Royal Salute has released a 53-year-old whisky – Royal Salute Forces of Nature – that is the initial offering in their new The Art of Wonder series, which showcases artists for the presentation. The new Royal Salute Forces of Nature presentation case was created in a collaboration with British sculptor Kate MccGwire, who specializes in the use of feathers, and created a ‘one-of-a-kind’ piece to accompany the new 53-year-old whisky […]
Kirker Greer Unveils Autumn Cocktail Guide
Kirker Greer Irish whiskey blend has unveiled a autumn drink guide in time for the upcoming autumn holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. The Kirker Greer holiday-inspired autumn cocktails include: The Kirker Tipperary – Kirker Shamrock Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, and orange bitters The Kirker Old Fashioned – Kirker Shamrock, sugar syrup, and Angostura Bitters Kirker Whiskey Sour – a blend of lemon juice, sugar syrup, and Kirker Shamrock […]
Jameson Introduces Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Jameson has released Jameson Single Pot Still Irish whiskey as a permanent addition to the iconic brand’s range. Jameson Single Pot Still was created using a mash bill of malted and unmalted barley before being triple distilled, then matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks along with three virgin oak casks – American, European and Irish – then was bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and […]
The White Cask Finds Its Way Into Travel Retail Venues
Scotland-based Ian Macleod Distillers has released a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky called the White Cask First-Fill Edition, which will be exclusive to travel retail venues. The White Cask, which originates from an undisclosed distillery, gets its name from from being matured in North American white oak casks [typically used for bourbon], was bottled at 41.1% alcohol by volume [82.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, citrus, […]
Jack Daniel’s Debuts American Single Malt Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s has released their first-ever American single malt whiskey – Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Whiskey. Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt is made with 100% malted barley, matured for five years in new charred American oak barrels, finished for two years and eight months in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 45% alcohol by volume [90 proof] and is said to contain notes of fruit, nuts and vanilla. Jack Daniel’s […]
Knob Creek Introduces 18-Year-Old Bourbon
Knob Creek Bourbon has released Knob Creek 18 Years Old – their oldest bourbon to date – as part of the 30th anniversary of Knob Creek and the Small Batch Bourbon Collection. Knob Creek 18 Years Old was bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to have notes of caramelized oak spice and vanilla. Knob Creek 18 Years Old is being made available in the USA […]
The GlenDronach Reveals 28-Year-Old Single Malt
Highland distillery The GlenDronach has released a 28-year-old single malt, The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 11. The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 11 was matured in both Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 48.9% alcohol by volume [97.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of black cherry, manuka honey, roasted almond and walnut. The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 11 is being made available worldwide.
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