Heineken Sends Social Message
Heineken has unveiled a new promotional campaign starring the National Basketball Association’s Josh Hart of the New York Knicks which encourages Heineken consumers to remove their social life from social media formats. Heineken initiated their “Social Off Socials” research study last month and found that 94% of Americans are currently part of group chats with […]
Westland Displays Their Heart
Seattle-based Westland Distillery has collaborated with independent bottler The Heart Cut to produce an American single malt single cask release. The Heart Cut #20 Westland was smoked using locally grown Washington state peat, matured in an ex-bourbon cask, bottled at 53% alcohol by volume [106 proof] and is said to contain notes of acacia honey, […]
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Scallywag Introduces Whisky-Infused Chocolates
Today is World Chocolate Day, and to celebrate, the Douglas Laing-owned Speyside blended malt whisky producer, Scallywag, has released their whisky-infused range of chocolates in a collaboration with Glasgow-based Sugarsnap Artisan Chocolate. Sugarsnap founder Annette Smith infused Scallywag whisky into ganache, then decorated the chocolates with the brand colors of Scallywag’s three blended malt whiskies – Scallywag’s flagship blend of malts from Mortlach, The Macallan and The Glenrothes distilleries [46% […]
Lakes Distillery Offers Third In Whiskymaker’s Editions Series
Lakes Distillery has collaborated with online retailer Master of Malt to offer Miramar – their third selection in their Whiskymaker’s Editions Series. Lakes Distillery Miramar was bottled at 54% alcohol by volume [108 proof] and is said to contain notes of cherries, plums and vanilla. Only 600 bottles of Lakes Distillery Miramar are being made available for $110 per bottle.
Smokehead Introduces Canned Whisky Mixes
Smokehead has released a pair of canned whisky mixed drinks – Smokehead Mixed with Cola, and Smokehead Mixed with Ginger and Lime – both made using Islay single malt Smokehead. Both Smokehead Mixed with Cola and Smokehead Mixed with Ginger and Lime have 6% alcohol by volume [12 proof]. Both Smokehead Mixed with Cola and Smokehead Mixed with Ginger and Lime are being made available for $3.50 per 330ml can.
Kavalan Adds Trio Of Animal-Inspired Whisky Gift Sets
Taiwan-based Kavalan has released a trio of whisky gift sets inspired by Taiwanese endangered animals – specifically, the Taiwan barbet bird, leopard cat and sika deer – naming them the Kavalan Native Species Exclusive Edition Gift Sets. The Mikado Pheasant gift set showcases the Taiwan barbet bird and includes Kavalan Classic Single Malt in both 700ml and 50ml bottles as well as a 500ml bottle of Distillery Select No.1 Single […]
Glasgow Triples Down On Distilled Single Malt
Glasgow Distillery has released their newest edition of the Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled. Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled was matured in both ex-bourbon and virgin oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, chocolate, peaches, pears and vanilla. Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled was created using water from nearby Loch Katrine. Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple […]
Glenglassaugh Reveals 50-Year-Old
Highland distillery Glenglassaugh has released a 50-year-old single malt whisky – one of the oldest from the distillery. The Glenglassaugh 50-Year-Old was finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks from Andalucía, Spain, bottled at 40.1% alcohol by volume [80.2 proof] and because it has been matured in the distillery’s coastal warehouses, said to contain notes of almond, blackberry, cherry, figs and mango. Only a mere 264 bottles of Glenglassaugh 50 Year […]
Michter’s Rolls Out Pair Of Ryes
Louisville, Kentucky-based Michter’s Distillery has released a pair of single barrel limited edition rye whiskies – Michter’s 10 Year Rye and Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. Michter’s 10 Year Rye was bottled at 46.4% alcohol by volume [92.8 proof] and touts notes of almonds, citrus, toffee and vanilla. Michter‘s 10 Year Rye is being made available in the USA beginning in July 2021 for $170 per 750ml bottle. Michter’s US*1 […]
WhiskyCritic Review – Monkey Shoulder
WhiskyCritic recently had the opportunity to try some Monkey Shoulder blended malt whisky – in both cocktail and neat form – but the results were similar. Monkey Shoulder was introduced to the world 16 years ago as a blend of a trio [as indicated by the number of monkeys on the bottles] of Speyside whiskies and is generally touted as a mixing whisky to produce flavorful cocktails. For some cocktails, […]
The Macallan Issues The Third Concept In Series
The Macallan has added the third and final single malt whisky to their Concept Series – a limited collection featuring The Macallan’s whiskymaking culture and creativity – with a label design by American artist, David Carson. The Macallan Concept No. 3 whisky arises from a combination of first-fill, sherry-seasoned American oak casks, European oak casks along with refill and virgin oak casks, was bottled at 40.8% alcohol by volume [81.6 […]
Asahi Leaps Into The Hard Seltzer Fray
Japanese brewing and distilling giant Asahi has joined the horde of companies launching their own hard seltzer competitors to current market leader, White Claw, with their Viper Hard Seltzer. Asahi Viper Hard Seltzer will be released in two flavors – Lime and Cranberry – and is brewed in a six-day process, without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives at 4% alcohol by volume [8 proof] and containing 96 calories. Asahi Viper […]
Metallica Adds Sound To Their Whiskey
Popular metal rock musical group Metallica has enhanced their Whistlepig whiskey, Blackened, with sound waves – barrels of Blackened, are pummeled with sound waves to finish the whiskey – with the resulting vibrations claimed to create more interaction between the whiskey and the wood, and enhancing the color and flavor. Metallica-Whistlepig’s Blackened whiskey, Batch 114, was selected to be on the receiving end of the low-hertz frequency pummeling from the […]
Diageo Sponsors Angel City FC And NFL
Spirits behemoth Diageo has jumped into the professional sports sponsorship fray and become an official spirits sponsor for both the Angel City FC as well as the National Football League [the first-ever official spirits sponsor for that league]. As part of the NFL’s deal, Diageo will provide broadcast television ads, digital and social media marketing, promote the sponsorship in liquor stores, host responsible drinking programs, and sponsor this year’s NFL’ […]
Glen Moray Offers Tokaji-Finished Whisky
Speyside distiller Glen Moray has released their 2005 Tokaji Finish – a whisky finished in casks of Tokaji, a Hungarian dessert wine – as part of their Warehouse 1 Collection. Glen Moray 2005 Tokaji Finish was finished in five oak casks that previously held the Tokaji Aszú dessert wine, was bottled at 56.3% alcohol by volume [112.6 proof] and is said to contain notes of malt, maple and marzipan. Only […]
The Lakes Brings Out The Cakes Whisky
The Lakes Distillery has released Le Goûter – a single malt whisky inspired by a Parisian cake shop and being included as part of their Whiskymaker’s Editions series. The Lakes Distillery’s Le Goûter is said to contain notes of citrus, jasmine, pear and freshly baked madeleines. The Lakes Distillery’s Le Gouter is being made available as an exclusive at Harvey Nichols luxury retail stores in the UK as well as […]
Writers’ Tears Reveals Their Cask Strength
Carlow, Ireland-based Walsh Whiskey Distillery has released Writers’ Tears Cask Strength Irish whiskey. Writers’ Tears Cask Strength blends a single pot still with a single malt – both of which are triple distilled and matured in bourbon barrels – which is then bottled at 54.2% alcohol by volume [108.4 proof] and is said to contain notes of berries, ginger and, of course, the tears of writers. Only 6,000 bottles of […]
Dewar’s Tees Off With 19-Year-Old Blend For U.S. Open
As part of their multi-year collaboration with the US Golf Association (USGA) to become the official blended Scotch whisky of the US Open Championship golf tournament – beginning with this year’s tournament – Dewar’s has released a 19-year-old blended whiskey to commemorate the occasion, the Champions Edition. Dewar’s Champions Edition is a blend of double-aged grain and single malt whiskies that was finished in former bourbon casks and is said […]
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