Suntory Raises Japanese Whisky Prices Ahead of Christmas
Asian whisky distillery, Suntory Holdings, has augmented the prices for Japanese liquors and beverages. The company has increased the price tag on over 19 spirits ahead of the Christmas season. Despite decades of virtually no inflation, Japan has seen rapid consumer price increases over the past two years, but regular cost-of-living wage increases haven’t become […]
Chivas brothers Faces Imminent Workers Strike
A recent workers’ ballot from the Chivas Brothers distillery carried gruesome news for the beverage giant. Late last month the workers union sent the decision to a vote which would order strike action or accept a salary package from their employer. Chivas Brothers Workers Opt for Strike Action According to a press note from the […]
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Burning Through A Bottle Of Maker’s Mark
Did Santa Whisky happen to gift you with a holiday surprise of Maker’s Mark bourbon last week? Celebrate and enjoy but do not abuse Santa’s generosity and intelligence by trying to melt off the wax with a lighter…
Bruichladdich Unveils Octomore 6.3 Islay Barley
Islay distillery Bruichladdich has unveiled Octomore 6.3 Islay Barley, a heavily-peated single malt whisky using barley exclusively grown on the island of Islay. Octomore 6.3 has been aged five years in ex-Bourbon casks and bottled at 64% alcohol content [128 proof]. Bruichladdich has produced 18,000 bottles of Octomore 6.3 Islay Barley.
Cuban Cigars Soon To Be Legal To Import
With only a Congressional seal of approval awaiting its decree, it will soon be legal to import Cuban cigars into the USA. The country joins the rest of the civilized world in recognizing Cuba – and its’ awesome cigars – after President Barack Obama, along with some help from Canada and the Pope, officially declared the embargo against the island nation to be over. Congress will have to ratify the […]
Stephen Colbert Sells Show Sponsorship To Dewar’s
With only a few shows left in his nine-year run on Comedy Central, wildly popular Stephen Colbert took the opportunity to sell sponsorship of the show – and theme song – to Dewar’s whisky…
Tiger Lily Brings Out Lehman Brothers Ashes Of Disaster Whisky
In one of the most snubbiest of the all-time nose snubs, a London-based investment firm, Tiger Lily Ventures, Ltd. Is seeking to sell its three-whisky line of Lehman Brothers Whisky – Ashes of Disaster, Evergreen and Snapfire – particularly in New York. Standing in the way of the possible whisky deluge is UK-based Barclays PLC – which bought the then-New York-based Lehman Brothers investment firm in 2008 – after the […]
Martell Cognac Has Two Special Holiday Gifts
Legendary cognac house, Martell, has unveiled a pair of special themed bottles aimed directly at the holiday gift crowd. The first bottle, entitled “Paris Style”, is mostly white and themed after the fashionable Montmartre artistic enclave district of Paris while the other is titled “Noblige” and is bathed in a sophisticated tuxedo-like cover that gives it an unmistakable luxurious look. Both bottles will only be available in Asian travel retail […]
Haig Club Officially Launches Its Whisky In The USA
Haig Club – the David Beckham touted whisky – has officially launched itself into the shark-infested whisky marketing waters of the United States of America. The single grain Scotch whisky was already launched in its native UK in July and then on the worldwide stage last month in Singapore. Haig Club is now available in the USA for $70 per bottle and will be made available to Asia markets in […]
The Glenlivet Rolls Out Last Minute Gift Idea
If you are looking for last-minute gift ideas this holiday season, then The Glenlivet has your back. The Glenlivet is offering a pair of gift packs this holiday season – one gift pack contains a 750ml bottle of The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky along with two branded glasses while another gift pack contains the same 750ml bottle of The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old but replaces the glasses with miniature bottles […]
Knob Creek Sponsors Bourbon Camp
American bourbon company Knob Creek is sponsoring a Knob Creek Campout in Clermont, Kentucky…
How To Have Johnnie Walker In Your Sole
First Johnnie Walker was making a deal to infuse your tweed garments with the mere scent of its whisky and now, shoemaker Oliver Sweeney has gone one better and provided you with your own miniature bottle of Johnnie Walker for your shoes. Specifically, Oliver Sweeney is offering their classic Oxford brogues with a small compartment to tiny for a Maxwell Smart-like shoe phone but just big enough for a miniature […]
The Suntory Story – And Super Ellie Whisky – Depicted In Massan
The story of the creation and foundation of Suntory – the Japanese spirits conglomerate that owns Jim Beam and also the best whisky in the world [Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013] – is told in the popular Japanese soap opera “Massan” which depicts the life of Suntory founder Masataka Taketsuru and his Scottish wife, Rita [whose name was changed to Ellie Kameyama in the series and played by distinctly […]
Thomas Hine Releases The Cognac Hounds!
Thomas Hine has released the Domaines Hine Bonneuil 2005 cognac from their small estate near France’s Colinaud valley. The grapes come from first-growth vineyards in the chalky terroir located near the Grande Champagne area, yielding a eaux-de-vie that will be fruity in flavor. The cognac was matured in French oak casks made from trees grown in the Allier forest and weather conditions of 2005 mirrored closely that of 1953 – […]
BenRiach Unveils Five New Whiskies
BenRiach Distillery has released five new whiskies beginning with a 12-Year-Old Sauternes Cask Finish single malt Scotch whisky. The Highland malt is 46% alcohol content [92 proof] and was matured in European oak casks before being finished off in small batch Sauternes [sweet dessert] wine casks. Next is a 24-Year-Old single malt aged in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 48.9% alcohol content [97.8 proof]. Only 1,180 bottles of the […]
Nick Offerman Offers His Tales Of Whisky
Nick Offerman wishes he had a third hand so he could drink whisky and play his guitar – amongst other things…
Canadian Wins Beer Mile World Championship
Corey Gallegher is your – a postman from Canada is your new 2014 champion in the Beer Mile World Championships [see link below] held yesterday at the Circuit of Americas race track in Austin, Texas. Gallegher finished in 5:00.23 and won $2500 for his effort. Unfortunately, Gallegher, out of Manitoba, selected Bud Light as the beer of his choice but it was also a smart choice as the lighter beer […]
Johnnie Walker Is In Your Tweed
Harris Tweed Hebrides and Johnnie Walker have collaborated to produce a tweed fabric that carries the aroma of the blended Scotch whisky. Specifically, the tweed will carry the vanilla, fruit and chocolate notes of the Black Label version of Johnnie Walker and the scent is layered into the fabric in such a fashion as to be able to withstand dry cleaning. Harris Tweed/Johnnie Walker scented products will be first available […]
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