Angel’s Envy has released the 2021 edition in their cask strength series – a bourbon finished in Port wine barrels – making it the 10th release in Angel Envy’s Cask Strength series. Angel’s Envy 2021 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels was bottled at 60.35% alcohol by volume [120.7 proof] […]
Dublin-based Roe & Co has released a 13-year-old single grain Irish whiskey finished in alligator char new oak barrels as the third addition to their Cask Strength Series. Roe & Co Cask Strength 2021 Edition was finished in new oak barrels that were alligator charred – an intense cask-heat-treating method which makes the wood resembles […]
In a blast from the past, classic blended whisky brand Cutty Sark will be releasing a new 12-year-old blend. Cutty Sark 12 Years Old was bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to contain more noticeable sherry notes. Cutty Sark 12 Years Old is being made available for $30 per 700ml […]
Diageo-owned Johnnie Walker blended Scotch whisky has created a limited edition bottle design for Johnnie Walker Red Label, for the final season of the Spanish-themed Netflix series “Money Heist” [La Casa De Papel, in Spanish] – a crime drama which tells the story of two large-scale bank robberies. The final five episodes of the show […]
House of Suntory has released a limited edition Yamazaki 55 – their oldest whisky to date – to the global travel retail market. Suntory Yamazaki 55 is a blend of single malts, first aged in mizunara casks, followed by a further maturation period in white oak casks, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] […]
Highland Scotch distillery Nc’nean has released Annabel – named after distillery founder, Annabel Thomas – from a new whisky series they are naming Quiet Rebels. Nc’nean Quiet Rebels Annabel was aged in both ex-Tokaji barrels and ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 48.5% alcohol by volume [97 proof] and is said to contain notes of coconut, tropical […]
London-based Elixir Distillers has released Highland Nectar – a liqueur infusing Scotch whisky with cinnamon, ginger, bitter orange, lemon oil and vanilla. Elixir Distillers Highland Nectar is inspired by Highland Scotch whisky, bottled at 35% alcohol by volume [70 proof] and is said to contain notes of all the aforementioned elements as well as allspice, […]
Islay Scotch whisky producer Bowmore is launching a new limited edition series called No Corners To Hide – in which they collaborate with DC/Marvel graphic artist Frank Quitely – the first pair of whiskies will be a 23-year-old and a 32-year-old. Bowmore No Corners to Hide features an ancient Islay myth centering around a church […]
UK-based The Lakes Distillery has released Sequoia – as an homage to northern California wine country – for their Whiskymaker’s Editions series of single malts. The Lakes Distillery Sequoia was bottled at 53% alcohol by volume [106 proof] and is said to contain notes of butterscotch, cinnamon fig, red grapes and spiced chocolate. Only 1,300 […]
Glasgow-based Lowland whiskymaker The Clydeside Distillery has released their first single malt Scotch – Stobcross – named for the cross that once marked the route to Dumbarton Rock as well as a local mansion built in the 1600s, that was later demolished in 1875 to make room for the Queen’s Dock in Glasgow. The Clydeside […]
