April 2024

A few Glen Scotia

Glen Scotia ‘Campbeltown 1832’ (46%, OB, travel retail, +/-2023)Glen Scotia 16 yo (46%, OB, travel retail, +/-2023)Glen Scotia ‘Victoriana’ (54.2%, OB, Travel Retail, +/-2023)Glen Scotia 11 yo ‘Peated White Port cask Finish’ (54.7%, OB, Campbeltown Mal…

Bourbon’s Unsung Heroes – Martin Duffy

I first met Marty Duffy in 2010 when I was invited by Andrea Wilson to speak to a gathering of Diageo’s Masters of Whisky at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery. Marty was already an experienced whiskey ambassador at that time. Marty is… Continue Reading &…

Orphan Barrel: Indigo’s Hour Bourbon Whiskey Aged 18 Years

Indigo’s Hour Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 18 Years, by Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. was .distilled in Indiana, aged in Kentucky, and bottled in Tennessee, this 18-year-old bourbon offers a rich flavor profile with notes of vanilla, oak, and spices. Limited in production it is available for $225, reflecting nature in its design.

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MacLean Foundation Launches First Charity Whisky for Clean Water

Maclean foundation

With the launch of its first charity whisky, the MacLean Foundation has raised funds for communities who do not have access to clean water. The foundation was founded by whisky writer Charles MacLean MBE and his three sons Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan MacLean. The whisky is a 6-year-old single malt from Ardnamurchan; 243 bottles have […]

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Whiskey Glassware 101: Beginner’s Guide

When it comes to tasting whiskey – and any spirit, for that matter – there is a wide array of shapes to choose from, each promising to be “the best.” This guide overviews the most common glassware types for drinking whiskey.

Woodford Reserve Doubles Down With Triple Finish And Batch Proof

Brown-Forman-owned Woodford Reserve has released a pair of bourbons – Sonoma Triple Finish and Batch Proof Series 121.2 – for travel retail venues. Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sonoma Triple Finish is finished in former Sonoma County Pinot Noir, brandy, and bourbon barrels previously used for aging red wine and is said to offer notes of […]

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