By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The Scottish island of Islay is known best for its peaty whiskies. A joke about the island is that it is made of peat, and renowned for the flavorful nature of that peat compared to what lies to the west (in Ireland) or east (in mainland Scotland), so much so …
Benromach Distillery in Forres, Scotland, has launched a rare 50 Years Old single malt nurtured by master craftsmen over the past five decades. With an ABV of 54.6%, the whisky presents notes of lemon and subtle smoke on the nose. Stewed fruit aromas are complemented by orange zest and a hint of aged leather on …
Scottish malt distiller Jura has announced the inauguration of a new single malt series, Perspective No. 1. Jura’s Whisky Maker Joe Ricketts commented, “We are particularly proud of this expression which we have quietly been developing at Jura.” The new series has been created to excite whisky explorers and connoisseurs, with each expression showcasing natural …
The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched one of its rarest releases, The Balvenie Fifty Collection, a seamless trilogy that represents the interwoven stories of craftsmanship at the Speyside distillery over the last 50 years. Beginning with The First Edition this year, The Balvenie will release only 125 bottles globally of each edition over …
Pairing food and drinks has always been a practice that many sophisticated people have done for many years. It’s a way to showcase a deep knowledge of culinary choices and impress guests. But it’s not just about matching food and drinks. Instead, many people are now attempting to pair high-end whiskey with gemstones. When brought …
By Alex Southgate Rating: A There are some brilliant independent bottlers out there producing some very fine whisky. Halcyon Spirits are a relatively new independent bottler, but they are part of that group, so I’m excited to see what their Burnside 27 Year Old Blended Malt brings to the table. To offer some background, Halcyon …
This week Benriach Distillery announced its oldest and most exclusive expression to date: Benriach 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years. Crafted from one exceptional cask by Master Blender Rachel Barrie and with just four precious bottles available in the U.S. market, Benriach 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years is the finest portrayal of Benriach’s signature fruit-laden style. It …
By Kurt Maitland Continuing from Part 1. Kurt Maitland: So about American single malt. I’ve read and heard that you’ll be doing more releases. Josh, as you and Jason will be the boots on the ground for American single malt, could you enlighten me as to what you are thinking of doing in that space? …
Introduction All across the world, the consumption of alcohol has been a symbol of opulence, and so is making regular casino visits. Ever since the gaming sector evolved in the United States, individual jurisdictions controlling alcohol sales along with some tribal casino destinations started having a clash with the tribe’s sovereignty. Moreover, the pair of …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Tamdhu is one of many Scottish distilleries as part of the late 19th century whisky boom, and like most of those founded in that era, it was located first and foremost for proximity to a railroad. It closed between 1927 and 1947, was mothballed again in 2010, but then acquired …
