Whisky Intelligence
- Glencairn Crystal shines as it delivers 15 consecutive years of global growth – Whisky News July 18, 2019Glencairn Crystal shines as it delivers 15 consecutive years of global growth Family business demonstrates its global success and resilience as it reveals it has doubled sales every five years since 2004 Glasgow based crystal glassware company has doubled sales every five years since 2004. Custom decanters (for the worlds’ rarest and most expensive spirits*) […]
- A Classic Bottling for All Fans of Japanese Whisky Suntory “Hibiki Japanese Harmony – Japanese Whisky news July 18, 2019A Classic Bottling for All Fans of Japanese Whisky Suntory “Hibiki Japanese Harmony” ($74.99) “Exemplary blending skills and classically Hibiki.” —Whisky Advocate While age-statement whiskies from Japan appear to have gone the way of the dodo, that doesn’t mean you can’t still get your whisky fix from the Land of the Rising Sun. Suntory’s “Hibiki […]
- Prime whiskies you won’t find anywhere else – Scotch Whisky News July 18, 2019Whiskies you won’t find anywhere else Here at The Whisky Shop we pride ourselves on finding the very best casks and bottlings exclusively for our customers. Take a look at a handful of our favourites, we’re so proud of these whiskies and they can’t be found anywhere else, not even a certain retailer this Prime Day… […]
- The Matsui Kurayoshi Mizunura Cask at Park Ave Lquor Shop – Japanese Whisky News July 18, 2019The Matsui Kurayoshi Mizunura Cask Japanese Single Malt Whisky “Kurayoshi distillery is nestled in the heart of nature, close to mount Daisen and its fresh, soft spring. Located in Tottori, Japan. The Matsui Mizunara Cask has been aged in Japanese oak known as Mizunara. Oaky with hints of oriental spices, rich mouth feel and toffee-like […]
- Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 265: Smoky Scot – Scotch Whisky News July 18, 2019Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 265: Smoky Scot Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries the Smoky Scot! While there is no mention of the distillery on the label anywhere, it is clear that this is an Islay whisky. In fact, this is a 5 year old Caol Ila that matured on bourbon casks, before being bottled at […]
- BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR, JR. AMARANTH BOURBON WHISKEY – American Whiskey News July 17, 2019BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR, JR. AMARANTH BOURBON WHISKEY FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (July 10, 2019) – Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former Distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release bourbon whiskey using Amaranth as the flavoring grain instead of rye. This 100 proof Bottled-In-Bond small batch bourbon […]
- Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Canada July 2019 Outturn – Scotch Whisky News July 17, 2019Full of flavour and exotic vibes, explore our new selection of summer casks. A DAY AT THE BEACH FIRST RELEASE FROM DISTILLERY NO. 88 FOR SMWS CANADA CASK NO. 88.11 CASK: Refill barrel AGE: 8 years FLAVOUR PROFILE: Spicy & dry CAKE DOUGH REMINISCENCE CASK NO: 71.54 CASK: Refill barrel AGE: 10 years FLAVOUR PROFILE: Juicy, oak […]
- Macallan 18yo on Sale at Milroys of Soho – Scotch Whisky News July 17, 2019Flash Deal Macallan 18 Free UK Shipping Arguably the pinnacle of Macallan’s portfolio, the 18 year expression is aged in the finest Spanish sherry casks giving the spirit its distinctive rich and unctuous flavour profile. £220 Stocks are limited.
- Basil Hayden: A Special 10-Year Edition of a Classic Kentucky Bourbon – American Whisky News July 17, 2019Extra Age on a Classic, Bestselling Bourbon Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon ($54.99) “The perfect whiskey for fans of the old style Basil.” —Andrew Whiteley, K&L NorCal Spirits Buyer If you are a fan of Basil Hayden, or even more broadly of high-rye whiskeys, then you simply have to try this spectacular 10-Year […]
- Whisky Wednesday Reviews Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Barrel Proof – 64.1% – American Whiskey News July 17, 2019https://youtu.be/spNqszGLm2w Jack! A name I love, a name a lot of people seem to ignore…not sure why in all honesty. The importance of this brand is forthright into the development of demand, advertising, celebrity and society based around whisky and how we know it today, not to say that Scottish and Irish distillers aren’t as important, […]