Dublin-based Teeling Irish Whiskey has released the fourth entry Rising Reserve range of single malt whiskies. The fifth and final entry in the Rising Reserve line will be launched in 2026. Teeling Rising Reserve 21 Year Old was matured in ex-bourbon barrels for more than 18 years, finished in ex-white wine casks for three years, […]
Speyside-based Aberlour Distillery has released Aberlour 50 Year Old – their first 50-year-old single malt whisky – but with a significant catch….only a mere 20 bottles will be made available worldwide. Aberlour 50 Year Old was bottled at 45.2% alcohol by volume [90.4 proof] and is said to impart notes of apricot, cinnamon, hazelnut, nutmeg […]
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B Hazelburn Distillery was a prominent Campbeltown whisky producer in Scotland which was once known as the largest distillery in the Campbeltown region. It operated from 1825 until its closure in 1925 and was demolished in 1926. It was truly a casualty of the broader decline in the Campbeltown whisky, …
Islay-based Kilchoman Distillery has released a Machir Bay Cask Strength – a cask strength version of their flagship single malt whisky, Machir Bay. Kilchoman Machir Bay Cask Strength was bottled at 58.1% alcohol by volume [116.2 proof] and is said to contain a plethora of notes ranging from the signature smoke of most Islay brands […]
Highland-based Tomatin Distillery has released a Bourbon-matured 10-year-old single malt whisky aimed specifically at ‘an affordable and accessible price point’. Tomatin 10 Year Old was matured in an ex-bourbon cask, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume [80 proof] and is said to contain notes of apricot, honey and lemon. Tomatin 10 Year Old is being […]
Irish whiskey distillery Connacht has re-branded to become Ballina after being purchased by Terroirs Distillers [owner of Tullibardine]. Connacht Distillery originally opened in 2015. The newly-named Ballina Distillery has also released a pair of single malt whiskies – Dúbailte Double Wood and Triarach Triple Wood – the former being double-casked and the latter being triple-casked. […]
Lexington, Kentucky’s Town Branch Distillery has released an especially old American Single Malt as part of its Archive Series, building on last year’s inaugural release. In 2024, the first installment of the archive series released a 15 year old American Single Malt. This year takes that one year farther, with a 16 year old single …
Whiskey collecting can be not just a hobby but a real pleasure if you approach it wisely. Each bottle is not just a drink but a piece of history, a reflection of craftsmanship, tradition, and time. However, without understanding the whiskey market trends and managing your expenses, this hobby can quickly become expensive and may …
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B Bushmills’ Distillery began in 1608 with a royal distillery license granted to Sir Thomas Phillips, which serves as the basis for the brand’s claim as the world’s oldest licensed distillery. However, the actual and direct lineage of the distillery was founded in 1784 by Hugh Anderson. Bushmills is best …
Ardnahoe Distillery, the newest distillery on Islay, is launching its third core release, a Cask Strength Edition. A 5 year old single malt, the current version of Ardnahoe Cask Strength Edition is bottled at 60.9% ABV. The whisky is drawn entirely from spirit matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. It goes on sale on Thursday 30th October. …
