Amrut releases world’s first ever multi-wood barrel Single Malt Whisky – Amrut Spectrum Amrut Distilleries, Bangalore known the world over for their popular single malts such as the Fusion, Naarangi, Herald and Greedy Angels have launched the Amrut Spectrum ® single malt, the first ever whisky in the world to be produced in a custom …
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Heartwood wins Jim Murray award!
Every year Whisky guru Jim Murray releases his whisky “bible”, and crowns the worlds best whiskies and whiskeys in varying classes from around the world – this year, Tasmanian Independant Bottler and master whisky tinkerer “Heartwood Malt Whisky” owned by Tim Duckett, has claimed the 2016 Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year award. Adding …
CHIVAS BROTHERS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE ROYAL SALUTE AGE COLLECTION
Chivas Brothers has today announced the launch of a new collection of whiskies as part of its Royal Salute blended whisky range. Royal Salute ‘The Age Collection’ which is said to be a tribute to time, legacy and longevity, is comprised of ten blends, with the youngest containing whiskies that are 21 years or older, …
Introducing The Ardmore Port Wood Finish
The Ardmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distributed by Maxxium UK, has launched The Ardmore Port Wood Finish. The new expression is distilled with the same traditional methods used at the distillery since 1898, before being double-cask matured for 12 years in traditional American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and then finished in European half port pipes. …
New range of malts from Glenturret unveiled
Marking 240 years of distilling on the same site in Crieff, Glenturret Distillery has unveiled a range of single malts that reinforce the brand’s heritage as Scotland’s only remaining producer of hand mashed whisky. The distinctive new range reveals abold return to the marketplace for the niche premium malt, traditionally used as a key ingredient …
THE MACALLAN RARE CASK BLACK
The Macallan Rare Cask Black is truly extraordinary unlike any other Macallan today. It signals a bold departure from The Macalllan’s traditional look. A unique, travel retail exclusive, premium all-black bestows Rare Cask Black with a visual identity that sets it apart in the channel and mirrors the spirit’s unexpected flavor profile – a surprisingly …
TEELING WHISKEY LAUNCHES COMMEMORATIVE SINGLE MALT
The Teeling Whiskey Company has today officially announced the launch of a special commemorative bottling to mark the opening of its new distillery in Dublin. Teeling Revival 15 Year Old Single Malt (46% ABV) was distilled in 1999 and matured exclusively in ex-rum casks. This new release also marks the upgrading of the Teeling …
FIRST SCOTTISH-JAPANESE WHISKY LAUNCHED
Two malt whisky expressions blended from liquid produced in Scotland and Japan have been released, the first of its kind, named after the 19th century industrialist Thomas Blake Glover who was known as the “Scottish Samurai”. Commissioned and produced by the Adelphi Distillery in Scotland, the two whiskies were launched simultaneously in Aberdeen and Tokyo …
WOODFORD RESERVE PAYS HOMAGE TO PAST DISTILLERS WITH NEW WHITE CORN BOURBON
Woodford Reserve has announced the launch of a new white corn bourbon, inspired by the craftsmanship and vision of past distillers Oscar Pepper and James Crow and their original use of white corn in their whiskey production process from the late-1830s to the 1850s. Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection 1838 Style White Corn Bourbon (45.2% ABV) …
KININVIE DISTILLERY RELEASES 25TH ANNIVERSARY BOTTLING
William Grant & Sons will mark Kininvie’s 25th anniversary by bottling whisky from the distillery’s “first drops”. The casks were hand-selected by William Grant & Sons sixth master blender, Brian Kinsman The company is disgorging three casks that were filled and laid down on the distillery’s first day, and the release will be known as …