It’s that time of year again: Whisky Show is days away, the year-end acceleration of new whisky releases is upon us and I’m already pining for a holiday. All of this means that that we…
Originally published on The Whisky Exchange Blog – Diageo Special Releases 2022 – Elusive Expressions
Benriach Single Malt Scotch Whisky announces the second edition releases of Malting Season and Smoke Season, two annual expressions that reflect the traditional methods of Scotch whisky-making dating back to the earliest days of the Speyside distillery. In a nod to Benriach’s mothballed history where it remained in operation through floor malting and producing peated …
By Richard Thomas As American enthusiasts are left scratching their heads over exactly why even Sazerac Rye is so scarce that it’s now kept in locked cabinets at the liquor store, retail prices for limited edition whiskeys that should be scarce continue to spiral. Leaving inflation out of it, the kind of bourbon one would …
Dewar’s 12 Year Old was a creation of the company’s sixth Master Blender, Tom Aitken, and has since become a classic expression for a Scotch whisky brand that is a favorite among Americans. Now the 12 Year Old has been completely rebooted by their seventh Master Blender, Stephanie Macleod. Double-aging the whisky in hand-selected, first-fill …
We’re currently running a competition to win a fantastic trip to visit Glenturret, so I decided to head up to Scotland to see what all the fuss was about, and make sure that the prize…
Originally published on The Whisky Exchange Blog – The Glenturret – more than just a distillery
Known for its highly coveted and collectable cult favorite Scotch whiskies, Compass Box Scotch Whisky will release two new expressions this fall: Ultramarine, arriving in stores in October, and Flaming Heart, arriving in November. ULTRAMARINE BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY 51% ABV; $375 SRP; 5,430 bottles worldwide The deeply flavorful Ultramarine is the first in the ambitious …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B The middle rung of Royal Brackla’s regular range of single malts offers something special for fans of Sherried whiskies. This 18 year old single malt is finished in Palo Cortado Sherry casks. If that term leaves you scratching your head, read on. This is a rare type of Sherry that …
The Singleton of Dufftown has been at the heart of the Singleton range for years and has recently been getting some exposure from its owners as a go-to dram. One of the reasons it has…
Originally published on The Whisky Exchange Blog – Singleton of Dufftown Food Pairing – Grub’s Up!
A new maritime whisky, inspired by the rich heritage of Scottish shipbuilding, has been launched by Inverclyde-based Ardgowan Distillery. Selected by master whisky maker Max McFarlane, Clydebuilt Sailmaker is the latest bottling of the distillery – joining previous releases, Clydebuilt Coppersmith and Clydebuilt Shipwright. Drawing parallels with the engineering precision of Glasgow’s shipbuilding era, The …
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