By Richard Thomas For many enthusiasts, summer is a sleepy time. If a whiskey hobby is being expressed, it is more often in distillery travel and chilly summer cocktails than bottle-hunting. This is because the prime release season on both sides of the Atlantic, encompassing the U.S., Canada, Ireland and Scotland, is around Autumn. Late …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ A distillery in the Dewar’s portfolio, the regular line of Craigellachie is a relatively new fixture among Scottish malts, having been introduced in 2014. The malts have since become known for their meaty quality, something of a middleweight hitter on the spectrum of Speyside malts. Craigellachie 13 Year Old is …
Scotch Whisky, otherwise known as the “Water of Life” is Scotland’s national beverage. It really doesn’t matter which Scotch you try, if it is crafted in Scotland, you know that is good quality. With a heritage that goes back more than 500 years you know that you are getting a quality product. The same can …
Whiskey has been made throughout Britain and Ireland for hundreds of years. There’s nothing we love more than sitting down with an aged glass of whiskey from one of our many historic distilleries and enjoying its unique taste. If you are both a whiskey aficionado and an avid traveller, we have the perfect list for …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Introducing a distillery to The Whiskey Reviewer readership is a rarity these days, so it’s refreshing to take on task for Royal Brackla. The distillery was started in 1812 by an ex-soldier, Captain William Fraser, on the estate of the Earl of Cawdor. Despite frequently clashing with local tax officials …
By Kenrick Thurston-Wilcox Rating: B Mortlach is most likely not a household name to the average whiskey (or “whisky”) drinker, yet many have probably tasted at least some of what this distillery has to offer. That is because the distillery is known for it’s use in blends, particularly Johnnie Walker. It’s also known for it’s …
Brown-Forman has announced over $30.5 million dollar investment in The GlenDronach Distillery to significantly increase production facilities at its homeplace in the Valley of Forgue in Aberdeenshire. Global demand for The GlenDronach has tripled since 2016* as whisky connoisseurs worldwide discover the distillery’s rich sherry cask matured Single Malts. The investment will support long-term future …
Fettercairn Distillery has unveiled the latest release of its popular 16 Year Old Single Malt Whisky. The collection launched in 2020 as a series of limited-edition annual releases of 16 Year Old Single Malt, each with their own distinct recipe. This 2022 release offers a taste of the Aberdeenshire distillery’s distinctive tropical house style, whilst …
Benromach Distillery in Speyside has announced it will be launching its second annual release of Benromach 40 Year Old on Tuesday 19 July, with just over 1,000 bottles of this rare, single malt available to whisky enthusiasts globally. The launch follows a prestigious award win for Benromach 40 Year Old at the San Francisco World …
Whisky servings are an important part of many celebrations. It is a highly-valued drink, loved by many across the globe. Much like other alcoholic beverages such as vodka and gin, whisky has a high alcohol concentration, which tends to make it a more “fancy” drink compared to the likes of beer and is a very popular …
