Tomatin Creates Seventh Cu Bocan
Highland-based Tomatin Distillery has released Creation #7 – the seventh version of Cù Bòcan, their annually-created experimental single malt which celebrates their peated whisky production at the distillery. Tomatin Cù Bòcan Creation #7 was matured in both Pineau des Charentes Rouge and American virgin oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and […]
Hollywood Distillery Prepares To Deck The Halls
The newly opened Hollywood Distillery in Hollywood – of course – is preparing to help people celebrate the holiday season for the first time ever as a stand-alone distillery operation after opening in early October 2025. The company – led by founders Larry Neuberg, Ferris Wehbe and Jeff Zarrinnam – has actually been in operation […]
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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 […]
Booker’s Bourbon Bolsters Offerings With Tagalong Batch
Booker’s Bourbon has released a new batch of bourbon – Booker’s Tagalong Batch – and before you get too excited, no, it is not a reference to the Girl Scout cookie. Rather, it is a reference to how brand founder Booker Noe learned to make bourbon by ‘tagging along’ with his grandfather, Jim Beam, to observe production. Booker’s Tagalong Batch was aged for six years and five months, bottled at […]
Biggar And Leith Unveils Double-Edged Axe
New York-based importers, Biggar and Leith, have released a pair of blended whiskies from their inaugural Gladstone Axe Malt Whisky brand – The Gladstone Axe: American Oak and The Gladstone Axe: The Black Axe. The Gladstone Axe: The American Oak is aged and finished in American oak bourbon barrels, contains whiskies blended from 14 Highland and Islay malt distilleries and is bottled at 41% alcohol by volume [82 proof]. Meanwhile, […]
Funky Buddha Holds Inaugural Manatee Derby Today
Florida-based Funky Buddha Brewery is hosting the inaugural Manatee Derby to celebrate World Oceans Day (June 8) and raise funds for the Save The Manatee Club [as well as promote their Funky Buddha hard seltzer, of course]. The Manatee Derby will raise funds for Save The Manatee Club – the first $30,000 donation will be from Funky Buddha – and, from June 4 through June 30, 2021, Funky Buddha will […]
Jim Beam Debuts Orangy Goodness
Jim Beam has released Jim Beam Orange – an orange liqueur infused with Kentucky straight bourbon. Jim Beam Orange has been bottled at 37.5% alcohol by volume [75 proof] and is suggested as a Highball cocktail addition – one part Jim Beam Orange to three parts soda water. Jim Beam Orange is being made available for $16 per 750ml bottle.
Hennessy Offers Father’s Day Gift Idea
Father’s Day is just peeking around the corner – Sunday, June 20 – and Hennessy has a gift idea for you to give to dear old dad. Their celebratory gift set includes a bottle of Hennessy XO and two limited edition, tumbler glasses, designed by Baccarat, with the shape of the glass intended to accentuate the aromas of Hennessy XO. Hennessy XO was created more than 250 years ago by […]
Laphroaig Introduces 2021 Cairdeas Single Malt Whisky
Islay distillery Laphroaig has released their 2021 Cáirdeas edition single malt whisky. Laphroaig 2021 Cairdeas has been matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels and quarter casks before being finished in European oak hogsheads containing PX sherry, bottled at 58.9% alcohol by volume [117.8 proof] and is said to contain notes of bacon, cinnamon, manuka honey and toffee. The Laphroaig 2021 Càirdeas edition is being made available on Laphroaig.com for $100 […]
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