Glen Moray Releases Phoenix Rising Single Malt
Speyside distiller Glen Moray has delved into mythology with their latest release – Phoenix Rising, a single malt finished in heavily charred oak casks – based on the mythological bird of yore which rises from the ashes of fire. Glen Moray Phoenix Rising was initially aged in bourbon casks, then finished in new oak charred […]
Scotch Whisky Poised to Celebrate Most Productive Year
The Scotch whisky industry is on a sure course to celebrate its best economic performance. Various indicators are showing large profits that already exceed previous years, without including the last quarter’s sales reports. Scotch whisky producers, such as the Chivas Brothers are celebrating a huge uptick in exports and local sales. According to figures from […]
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Martell Embarks On Premier Voyage
In honor of the brand’s 300th anniversary in 2015, Martell will release a limited edition Martell Premier Voyage cognac. The new blend dips into Martell’s private cellar stash for 18 eaux-de-vie and hurled them for aging in barrel made from a 300-year-old oak tree. The bottle will be packaged by a work of art created by French conceptual artist Bernar Venet. Only 300 bottles of Martell Premier Voyage will be […]
Berry Bros. & Rudd Bring Out Exceptional Casks
Berry Bros. & Rudd have brought out three whisky bottlings to add to their Exceptional Casks Collection – whiskies emanating from now-defunct distilleries, having a distinguishing flavor characteristic or maturing in a particular cask. For this release of whiskies, the three bottlings consist of…. • 472 bottles of a rare 50-Year-Old ‘North British’, single grain whisky taken from two remaining sister casks on their 50th birthday [December 18th 2012]. Bottled […]
Girvan Patent Still Whisky On Deck
The fourth expression of Girvan Patent Still single grain Scotch whisky is set to be released next month. The whisky was matured in first-fill American white oak casks, bottled at a muscular 51.7% alcohol content [103.4 proof] and features vanilla notes. Girvan Patent Still single grain Scotch whisky will be available in the UK in November 2014 and the rest of the world in 2015 at a cost of $120 […]
Laphroaig Brodir Port Wood Debuts In Europe
A new Islay single malt Scotch whisky – Laphroaig Brodir Port Wood – will premiere in Europe this month. Laphroaig Brodir [“brother” in Norse] Port Wood is intended to celebrate Scotland’s connection with Nordic heritage and had an initial maturation in ex-Bourbon casks followed by a second maturation in European oak casks that had previously held Ruby Port. Laphroaig Brodir Port Wood was bottled at 48% alcohol content and will […]
Vintage Reserve Unveiled By The Glenrothes
Speyside distillery The Glenrothes has released their Vintage Reserve single malt Scotch whisky. The Glenrothes also revealed that Vintage Reserve is composed of a variety of vintages – 10 in all – from 1989 to 2007. That helps in giving Vintage Reserve notes of fruit, citrus and honey. The Glenrothes will release its Vintage Reserve – for $40 per bottle – in Taiwan in November 2014, followed up by a […]
Tongerlo Blond Takes Gold At 2014 World Beer Awards
Belgian beer Tongerlo Blond took home the booty as the World’s Best Beer at the 2014 World Beer Awards. From Haacht Brewery, Tongerlo beat out 700 other brews from 30 countries. The rest of the winners were…. World’s Best Lager: Samuel Adams, Double Bock World’s Best Wheat Beer: Brasil Kirin, Eisenbahn Weizenbock World’s Best Dark Beer: Malheur, 12 World’s Best Speciality Beer: Samuel Adams, Roggen Wolf World’s Best Pale Beer: […]
A Timorous Beastie Emerges From Scotland
Timorous Beastie – a new Highland blended malt Scotch whisky – has emerged from Scotland this week. The whisky is a non-chill-filtered “vatted malt” that is a blend of whiskies from Glen Garioch, Dalmore and Glengoyne distilleries. Bottled at 46.8% alcohol content [93.6 proof], Timorous Beastie will be available for $60 per bottle.
The Taghta Available To Cask Masters
Scottish distillery Glenmorangie launched their crowd-sourced single malt Scotch whisky program last March and the result was a whisky called The Taghta [“The Chosen One” in Scottish Gaelic] and there is a chance to get one of the 12,000 bottles created. The single malt whisky was bottled at 46% alcohol content [92 proof] but it is only available to those who register to be “Cask Masters” at Glenmorangie’s official site […]
Machrie Moor Takes The Fifth
The fifth single malt whisky has arrived in the Machrie Moor peated whisky collection. Dubbed “The Peated Arran Malt” the 46% alcohol content [92 proof] single malt also has a limited edition cask strength version bottled at a whopping 58.4% alcohol content [116.8 proof]. The Machrie Moor Peated Arran Malt has notes of vanilla, pineapple and citrus while the cask strength version adds extra peatiness to those notes. Only 12,000 […]
Jeff Makes It Across The Pond
Jefferson’s small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon whisky has finally made it across the pond and will make its debut in the UK this month. Jefferson’s, along with Jefferson’s Reserve, bourbon, in particular, is created by combining the ingredients of eight to 12 barrels of bourbon of varying ages. Jefferson’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky will retail for $60 and $90 for Jefferson’s Reserve.
Vintage 2000 Released By anCnoc
Vintage 2000 – a Highland single malt Scotch whisky – has been released by anCnoc. The whisky has been aged in Spanish oak former sherry butts as well as American oak ex-bourbon barrels before being bottled at a non-chill-filtered and uncolored 46% alcohol content [92 proof] and is said to have Asian spice notes. Only 1000 bottles of anCnoc Vintage 2000 will be available globally at $90 per bottle.
Johnnie Walker Offers The Jenson Master-class
To promote its whisky, Johnnie Walker is offering a driving master-class opportunity – although it is only in the UK at the moment [don’t worry, it will be offered globally] – with Formula One world champion Jenson Button…
Jack Daniel’s The Bar That Jack Built
Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel was born in the month of September and to honor his birth month, his namesake whiskey has been holding a contest of sorts to have fans of his whiskey donate their time and materials to build a bar that ol’ Jasper would have been proud to sling back some brown liquor in…
Courvoisier Gets Extravagant
Courvoisier will be getting extravagant with their signature cognac when they launch Courvourisier Extravagance exclusively at three major European airport travel retail shops this autumn. The cognac is a special edition honoring its late 1800s French heritage period when the cognac was sipped by Napoleon and became popular worldwide. Courvoisier Extravagance will be available for $115 per bottle at the airports in Amsterdam and Madrid in November 2014, London in […]
The Ardmore Launches The Legacy
The Ardmore Legacy is set to be released next month. The Highland single malt whisky is lightly peated [80%] and is said to be carrying notes of vanilla, smoky charcoal and honey with a spicy finish. The Ardmore Legacy single malt whisky is bottled at 40% alcohol content [80 proof]. The Ardmore Legacy will cost $50 and be available in October 2014.
Monteith’s Brew Bows In Britain
New Zealand-based brewery, Monteith’s, has officially debuted in the UK. Monteith’s has a four beer range that includes… Monteith’s Bohemian Pilsner Beer – An eastern European-style lager with a hoppy character that leaves a smooth, clean and bitter taste. Monteith’s Southern Pale Ale – Another hoppy beer, this pale ale is filtered to give a clear straw appearance, and possesses a citrus aroma. Monteith’s Summer Ale – Flavored with rata […]
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