The Balvenie has released the second entry in The Fifty Collection, their three-part series of single malts showcasing five decades of The Balvenie contributions. The Balvenie Second Edition Fifty Collection is a blend of whiskies from two casks – a single European oak refill butt, also used for the first edition, and an American oak […]
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: A Bladnoch Distillery’s 30 Year Old single malt was unveiled in 2022. Many Americans do not know the distiller, which nonetheless has a long rich history. Bladnoch is part of the Lowlands Whisky Region, home to other well-known distilleries which include Auchentoshan, Girvan and Glenkinchie; and newer lesser well-known distilleries …
Yesterday Bruichladdich Distillery launched its highly anticipated annual Octomore series. Octomore has long enjoyed renowned for producing some of the most heavily peated whiskies to come from Islay, an island long noted for the quality of its peated single malts. This is the 16th batch in the series, and presents a powerful lineup featuring sky-high …
Scotch company Whyte & Mackay has announced that they are upgrading the Jura line, made on the same island that George Orwell did so much of the work for his landmark novel 1984. Starting in October 2025, Jura 10 Year Old Single Malt will be discontinued and replaced with Jura 12 Year Old Single Malt. Claire Blackadder, …
Despite the trade war launched by the Trump Administration this year, Loch Lomond has followed through on its renewed focus on US markets with the reintroduction of Loch Lomond 18 Year Old. In partnership with Foley Family Wines & Spirits, Loch Lomond 18-Year-Old has an SRP of $159.99 for a 750ml bottle. Loch Lomond’s Master Blender …
Speyside distillery The GlenAllachie has released the second edition of their Sinteis Series of single malt whiskies, which emphasize the dual maturation process, specifically, using virgin oak and traditional sherry casks. The series is named after the Scottish Gaelic word for synthesis. The GlenAllachie Sinteis Series Part II is a 10-year-old single malt whisky matured […]
The reinstatement of a working distillery at the historic Coleburn site in Speyside marks a significant leap forward with the appointment of esteemed master distiller, Keith Cruickshank and distillery specialists, Organic Architects. Founded in 1897 and completed in 1899 under the direction of the renowned distillery architect Charles Doig, the distillery was mothballed in 1985. …
When choosing a gift whisky without much experience, it is easy to end up with a rather specific drink for a fairly decent amount of money. At the same time, the person you are going to give the bottle to is not always an avid whisky connoisseur who loves special varieties with original flavors and …
Glen Scotia has brought 15 Year Old single malt to the US through the Foley Family Wines & Spirits distribution network. At 92 proof, Glen Scotia 15 Year Old is a non-chill filtered, unpeated whisky that captures the unique maritime characteristics its host Campbeltown region is famous for. Glen Scotia 15-Year-Old is an exceptional single …
Scottish distiller Glenmorangie has released a new ultra-aged whisky, Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Years Old. A marriage of whisky matured in classic bourbon casks and whisky finished in Madeira wine casks, this permanent brand extension to Glenmorangie’s core range. This whisky begins with the fruity spirit of Glenmorangie’s famous, unusually tall stills, whose height helps …
