The Glenlivet Unites AI, Blockchain, and Whisky
In an announcement on Feb. 13, the distributor announced that it would be selling 12 bottles from a special whisky collection with custom labels created by AI, and a blockchain-based marketplace to guarantee provenance and traceability. For each bottle of whiskey they sell, digital certificates of authenticity and ownership will be created through a marketplace […]
Chichibu Distillery Gets New Partner
As Speciality Drinks leaves the supply chain, Chichibu Distillery has opened a new partnership to handle its British presence. The new partner, Speciality Brands, will become the exclusive UK distributor of the firm’s small batch whisky. The agreement will into effect this April 2024. Chris Seale, who represented Speciality Brands in the deal, says the […]
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Benromach Releases Peat Smoke
Benromach has released Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured single malt Scotch whisky. Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured was matured in Sherry hogshead casks for eight years before being bottled at 59.9% alcohol by volume [119.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of fruit and white pepper with, of course, a “smoky edge”. Only 6,500 bottles of Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured is being made in select worldwide […]
Glasgow Triples Down On Signature Range In 2019
Glasgow Distillery sold out their 2018 release of their 1770 Signature Range so they are offering three versions of their 1770 Signature Range so nobody can feel left out. For 2019 Glasgow will offer their 1770 Single Malt, their 1770 Peated and 1770 Triple Distilled whiskies. Glasgow’s no-age-statement 1770 Single Malt 2019 release has been aged in ex-Bourbon casks and finished in virgin casks and is available to order now […]
Dingle Releases Their Fourth Single Malt
Dingle Distillery has released their fourth small batch single malt Irish whiskey. Dingle Batch No 4 Single Malt Irish whiskey has matured in three main cask types – Bourbon, Sherry (both Pedro Jimenez and Oloroso) as well as Port – before being bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume [93 proof] and is said to contain notes of apricot and vanilla. Only 30,000 bottles of Dingle Single Malt Whiskey Batch No […]
The Macallan 1949 And 1989 Go On The Block
The Macallan will be offering up two of their finest and rarest whiskies – a 1949 and a 1989 – on the auction block for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) first Rare Vintage and Specialty Product Auction. The 1949 Macallan will be offered for a minimum bid of $25,000 while the 21-year-old 1989 Macallan from the same Fine & Rare Collection will be offered for a minimum bid of […]
Smokehead Whisky Gets A Custom Ducati – The Smoker
Islay whisky-maker Smokehead has collaborated with American motorcycle engineer Tyler Lunceford to create a one-off Ducati motorcycle which they will call “The Smoker”. The process of Lunceford’s creation will be documented through an online video series as he creates the motorcycle in his shop located in Leith, Scotland. To build the custom Ducati, Lunceford says he will take inspiration from vintage racing bikes. The completed bike will be unveiled in […]
Port Ellen Kicks Out Untold Stories From The Grave
The Islay distillery Port Ellen closed in 1983 but it is still kicking out whisky from its last few casks – such as the new Port Ellen Untold Stories The Spirit Safe single malt Scotch whisky. Port Ellen: Untold Stories The Spirit Safe, has been matured in a mix of ex-Bourbon and ex-European Sherry refill casks, then bottled at 50.9% alcohol by volume [101.8 proof] and is said to contain […]
Highland Park Gets Pole Position On Two New Whiskies
Highland Park has released two new whiskies – Saltire Edition 1 and Saltire Edition 2 – in a partnership with former Formula One race driver, David Coulthard. Both Highland Park Saltire Edition 1 and Saltire Edition 2 have been aged for 13 years – a subtle reference to Coulthard’s 13 Grand Prix victories – in sherry-seasoned casks, with being bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof]. Saltire Edition 1 […]
Coopers’ Craft Has Barrel Reserve
Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon has been added to the Coopers’ Craft range. Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve was aged in a chiseled and charred American white oak barrel, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to contain notes of cinnamon, citrus fruit and vanilla. Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve is being made available in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and […]
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If you ever find yourself at a particular casino in French Lick, Indiana, Natural Light – via Pat McAfee – suggests you may want to consider hitting Red 18 at the roulette wheel…
Bladnoch Releases 17-Year-Old
Bladnoch has released their 17-Year-Old single malt whisky. Bladnoch 17-Year-Old Single Malt was initially matured in ex-Bourbon barrels before spending time in ex-California red wine casks and ultimately being bottled at 46.7% alcohol by volume [93.4 proof]. Bladnoch 17-Year-Old Single Malt is said to contain notes of cherries, oak and orange marmalade. Bladnoch 17-Year-Old Single Malt is being made available in Europe and the USA this month and to both […]
The GlenDronach Reveals Master Vintage 1993
The GlenDronach has released their Master Vintage 1993 Aged 25 Years – a limited edition from the Highland distillery. The GlenDronach Master Vintage 1993 Aged 25 Years was matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks before being bottled at 48.2% alcohol by volume [96.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of cocoa, marzipan and pecan toffee. The GlenDronach Master Vintage 1993 Aged 25 Years is being made available […]
Balcones Releases Texas Pot Still Bourbon
Balcones has released Texas Pot Still Bourbon to their portfolio of Bourbons. Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon is made from a mash bill consisting of roasted blue corn, Texas-grown wheat, Texas-grown rye and malted barley, then was distilled in pot stills, aged for 2 years in new charred oak barrels before being bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof]. Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon is said to contain notes […]
Michelob Ultra Turns Humans Into Animals
The latest advertisement from Michelob Ultra would have you believe that drinking their Michelob Ultra Pure Gold beer will bring out your inner animal instincts. Once you receive the “Call from Nature”, you will supposedly be inclined to crawl across a restaurant dinner tables, down city streets or take flight just so you can get to a sunset to enjoy a Michelob Ultra Pure Gold with the rest of your […]
Budweiser Brings Charlize Theron To The Bar
Budweiser is promoting their Reserve Copper Lager by bringing a tame version of Charlize Theron’s badass Imperator Furiosa from “Mad Max: Fury Road” to the bar to deal with the rowdy men and their poor beer choices. Theron deals with the men while being serenaded by Run-D.M.C.’s “It’s Tricky” in the background. Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager was released last summer — it is aged on Jim Beam bourbon barrel staves […]
Jameson Adds Bow Street Batch Two 18-Year-Old
Jameson will add the second batch of their Jameson Bow Street 18 Years Old Cask Strength to their lineup later this year. Jameson Bow Street 18 Years Old Cask Strength Batch Two is a complex combination of a pot still whiskey which spent time in second-fill ex-Bourbon casks in 1999, a pot still whiskey distilled in 1997 and filled into Bourbon casks, before moving into first-fill Sherry casks in 2006 […]
Crown Royal Gets Peachy
Using Georgia peaches, Crown Royal has introduced a peach-flavored whisky to join their roster of other flavored whiskies [such as apple, honey, salted caramel and vanilla]. Crown Royal Peach is bottled at 35% alcohol by volume [70 proof] and is said to contain notes of vanilla and spice in addition to the signature peach notes. Crown Royal Peach is being made available for $25 per 750ml bottle in the USA […]
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