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Moonshine whiskey makes a comeback in NY City
The un-aged white whiskey that established itself as the drink of choice during the roaring 20s has made a stylish return in the form of Manhattan Moonshine. The new un-aged whiskey in an Art Deco-style bottle has been launched by The Manhattan Moonshine Company, established in 2013 by William Kehler “to create the greatest un-aged …
AnCnoc launched 1975 vintage
anCnoc Highland single malt Scotch whisky, has announced the launch of its latest vintage. Bottled in 2014, anCnoc 1975 (44.2% ABV) is the oldest expression ever released from Knockdhu Distillery and promises to be the ultimate treat for anCnoc fans and the most discerning whisky drinkers around the world. Produced from only three American oak …
Glendronach releases Batch 11 of its single cask bottlings
Award winning Aberdeenshire distillery GlenDronach, has today announced the release of its 11th batch of single cask bottlings. Ranging from 18 to 43 years in age, the nine new releases offer a huge and intriguing variety, six of which were matured in Pedro Ximenez sherry puncheons, two in Oloroso sherry butts and one in an …
Woodford Reserve announces the launch of its Kentucky Straight Rye
Woodford Reserve has announced the release of its latest permanent product extension, Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This latest release showcases the company’s ongoing commitment to both whiskey lovers and innovation within the industry. Woodford Reserve Rye (45.2%) is the third permanent line extension to join the portfolio, which includes the original Woodford Reserve …
Sullivans Cove American Oak named Liquid Gold
Sullivans Cove, Tasmania’s world leading luxury single malt whisky, has been awarded a coveted Liquid Gold award in Jim Murray’s 2015 Whisky Bible. Sullivans Cove American Oak Cask HH0047 scored 95.5/100, the highest score ever achieved by an Australian whisky in this year’s bible. This is an exceptional achievement for the distillery’s American Oak variety …
Jameson unveils its 5th annual limited edition bottling
Jameson, has unveiled its fifth annual limited edition bottle as it gears up for St. Patrick’s Day 2015. Designed by award-winning, Dublin-based illustrator, Steve Simpson, the bottle forms the flagship of Jameson’s much-anticipated ‘Hello Dublin’ celebrations in Dublin and around the world this March. Simpson’s innovative design captures the soul, warmth and wit of the …
Glenmorangie announces it’s latest private edition
Glenmorangie’s has today officially announced the sixth release in its Private Edition series, Glenmorangie Tùsail. Every year since 2010, Glenmorangie has released a rare single malt crafted and designed to inspire and intrigue whisky connoisseurs and collectors. The latest release, Glenmorangie Tùsail (Scots Gaelic for originary) invites aficionados to explore a distinctive variety of barley’s …
Kilbeggan 21yo launches in European travel-retail
Beam Suntory has launched the Kilbeggan 21yo, a limited-edition bottling of the oldest blended Irish whiskey from the Kilbeggan Distilling Co., across European travel-retail. Available now, the Kilbeggan 21yo is distributed by Maxxium Travel Retail (MTR) in the European travel-retail market. Tt has an ABV of 40% and retails at €99 for a 70cl bottle. With its beautiful …
Heartwood wins 2015 Independent Bottler of the Year!
News just announced… – a huge congratulations to Tim Duckett & Heartwood!!! “WIZARDS OF WHISKY WORLD INDEPENDENT BOTTLER OF THE YEAR 2015 This is the first time that the independent award has gone outside the United Kingdom, but it goes to a company that has been ritually kicking butt for a couple of years now, and …
Chivas completes construction on new Dalmunach Distillery
Chivas Brothers, has completed the construction of its new Dalmunach distillery in Speyside, reinforcing its long term growth prospects in the face of increased global demand for Scotch whisky. Built using the latest innovations and environmental expertise such as heat recovery technology, the distillery is capable of producing up to 10 million litres of high …
