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The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Whisky
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the world-famous rock band The Rolling Stones, Suntory Liquors will release a limited edition of its blended whisky Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Whisky as part of the Stones Bar series on October 30, limited to 150 bottles.
Suntory has received high praise for its new cross-category Stones Bar series (including beer, cocktails, and highballs) featuring The Rolling Stones’ iconic lips and tongue logo, launched on June 19.
Now, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formation of this legendary rock band, Suntory will release a new blended whisky, The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Whisky as part of the Stones Bar series.
Diageo Reveals New Johnnie Walker Explorers’ Club Whisky Series
The first series of three whiskies – the company has hinted that more collections will follow – starts with The Trade Routes Series and the December release of Johnnie Walker The Spice Road, created by master blender Jim Beveridge to evoke the aromas of Asia. Priced at US$43 for a one-litre bottle, Spice Road will …
Jack Daniel’s Launches Sinatra Select Whiskey
Frank Sinatra Enterprises and Jack Daniels have announced the launch of the ultra-premium Sinatra Select whiskey, bottled at 90 proof and in a specially designed one-litre bottle. Commenting on the special Jack Daniel’s offering honoring his father, Frank Sinatra, Jr. said that “Dad would be very flattered by the association. “This fine Tennessee Whiskey, or …
Scotland’s finest malt ‘marred by whiff of rotten eggs’
Scotch whisky’s finest malts are being ruined by the smell of rotten eggs, an expert has suggested. Respected whisky writer Jim Murray claimed that sulphur being used to kill off bacteria in wooden casks is tarnishing the Scotland’s world famous brand. The barrels are used by distillers to “age” their product and mature its taste. …
Tassie tipple fit for President
The US Ambassador to Australia is planning to introduce Tasmanian whisky to President Barack Obama. Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich is so taken with the island state’s award-winning single malts he was planning to pick up some bottles for President Obama on a visit to Hobart today. “He likes a whisky,” Ambassador Bleich told reporters. “I’ve already …
Sullivans Cove named Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year in 2013 Whisky Bible
Sullivans Cove, Tasmania’s luxury single malt whisky, has been named Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray’s 2013 Whisky Bible. Sullivans Cove French Oak Cask HH509 scored 96.5/100, the highest score ever achieved by a Southern Hemisphere whisky, and was named Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year. It is one of only 60 …
New Glengoyne collection well ‘Worth the Wait’
An exclusive new range of Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been unveiled by Ian Macleod Distillers to reinforce this unique award-winning brands premium position in the malt category. The repackaged and enhanced collection from Scotland’s leading independent family owned distiller truly reflects the malts’ outstanding sherry credentials. In addition to the 10yo, 12yo …
Wizards of Whisky winners: Australasia
By Dominic Roskrow
http://www.connosr.com/worldwhiskyreview/issue-6/wizards-of-whisky-winners-australasia/
WIZARDS OF WHISKY
AUSTRALASIAN DISTILLER OF THE YEAR
Sullivan’s Cove, Australia
Bulleit Rye arrives in Australia
Diageo Australia welcomes the arrival of Bulleit Rye, a straight small batch American rye whiskey inspired by a 150-year-old recipe.
Crafted from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, Bulleit Rye has the highest rye content of any American whiskey available on the Australian market, making it sought after by bartenders worldwide.
Bulleit Rye fully matures in new white American oak barrels for between five and seven years, giving it a light, sweet flavour. Amber in appearance, it displays appealing biscuit aromas with hints of spice, with white raisins and dried apricots on the nose and smooth, dry notes of maple and oak on the palate.
Sullivans Cove named Australasian Distiller of the Year
Sullivans Cove, Tasmania’s luxury single malt whisky, won a Gold and four Silver medals and was voted Australasian Distiller of the Year at the inaugural Wizards of Whisky blind tasting in London on Friday. Founded by world-renowned whisky writer and commentator Dominic Roscrow to recognise and reward excellence in whisky making outside of Scotland, the …
