It has been a massive year for Colorado’s Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse (Ironton). In addition to announcing its upcoming state-of-the-art Louisville, CO production facility and expanded tasting room experience in March, Ironton is now gearing up to debut a full label refresh across its core spirits portfolio. But the momentum doesn’t stop there, because Ironton …
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 …
Tuscon, Arizona’s Whiskey Del Bac has joined the legion of small distillers in America staking out a place in the world of mature whiskeys with the release of their first Bottled in Bond. This takes their signature mesquite-smoked American single malt farther than ever before. “Our one-of-a-kind Bottled-in-Bond showcases Whiskey Del Bac’s utmost dedication to …
Islay distillery Ardbeg has released The Unicorn’s Tale as the second entry in their Anthology Collection – a collection of ‘rare and strange single malts’ with each creation named after a mythological creature. Ardbeg The Unicorn’s Tale was matured in Malmsey Madeira wine and bourbon casks for 14 years, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume […]
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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 …
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 …
Glenmorangie has collaborated with acclaimed Japanese conceptual artist Azuma Makoto to create a limited edition single malt – Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old – inspired by the Japanese concept of ‘shinra bansho’, which represents all of nature – ‘the ground, the sky and everything in between’. The Glenmorangie Azuma Makoto […]
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The Glen Grant has released a trio of single malt whiskies aged 21 to 30 years as part of their series called The Glass House Collection. The Glen Grant 25 and 30-year-old single malts are new additions to the distillery’s whisky production. The collection honors the distillery’s 180 years of whisky making and was inspired […]
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The American oak, Quercus Alba, and High Coast’s fruity new-make whisky are a union of two continents, a result that has been characterized by the northern climate over time. Alba II was launched in Sweden on 31th of May and will appear in selected international markets during 2024. Alba II is an unpeated single malt, …
Barry MacAffer is leaving Laphroaig Distillery and his native Islay for a new adventure: building a malt whisky distillery in South Korea. This week on… Read More
