By Kurt Maitland It was my great pleasure to spend some time with the brain trust of Single Cask Nation (SCN): Joshua Hatton and Jason Johnstone-Yellin (Co-owners and founders of the brand) and Jess Lomas, Global Sales Manager. I have known this crew for most of my time as a whiskey writer – I met …
The Balvenie will add to its Stories Range with a new release of single cask whiskies dubbed “A Collection of Curious Casks” this summer, to include a 14-Year-Old American Bourbon Barrel and an 18-Year-Old French Pineau Cask Finish. The pair brings to life the unique environment of The Balvenie’s warehouses – these selections were curated …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The Perfect Fifth is an American negotiant firm, otherwise known in the US as an Non-Distiller Producer (NDP) or independent bottler. Started by Karl J. Schoen in 2019, the company operates in familiar territory for such an enterprise, as it might operate in Scotland or Ireland: most of their offerings …
Laphroaig, the malt distillery on the famed Scottish island of Islay, has unveiled Elements 2.0, the second in its exploratory series of bold whiskies that experiment with different distillation techniques. This new single malt showcases the flavor impact of extending the fermentation period, producing a fruitier whisky that still retains the peaty character that makes …
Gambling and alcohol certainly have a long history as great companions, and it is not for nothing that the favorite drinks at land-based casinos are alcoholic drinks, especially the famous whisky on the rocks. However, does this history also apply to Aussie online casinos such as https://zoome3.casino/ as it does to land-based casinos? And if …
Whether you’re taking a long-haul flight to the epicenter of golf at St. Andrew’s in Scotland, or merely road-tripping to the sun-blanched links of Palm Springs, a golf getaway is cause for excitement. During the day, there’s nothing to do but practice your swing, get a little tan, and enter friendly (or not-so-friendly) competitions with …
Mastering distillery combines the precision of science with the flair of artistry, marking a pinnacle career in the spirits industry. As custodians of tradition and pioneers of innovation, distillers not only oversee the production of spirits but also shape the sensory profiles that define brand legacies. Whether fine-tuning centuries-old whiskey recipes or crafting the next …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Situated an hour’s drive northwest of Glasgow, Glengoyne is a Highlands distillery, but only just. It’s the southernmost distillery of the Highlands region. Owned by Ian Macleod Distillers since 2003, it’s a small, farm-style distillery with one wash and two spirit stills with boil bulbs and a style rooted in …
Laphroaig Càirdeas 2024 Cask Favourites (note the British spelling, as it is a formal part of the title) is out now in Europe and will come to America in late June. This 10-year-old Càirdeas edition was created by Master Blender, Calum Fraser, to pay homage to the first Càirdeas offerings that made Laphroaig what it …
Benromach Distillery in Speyside has launched the latest installment of its Contrasts line: a 10 year old limited edition single malt whisky matured in the finest Virgin American Oak casks. The Contrasts range features whiskies designed as a twist on the delicately smoky profile of brand’s core range, with other releases including Contrasts Triple Distilled …
