Ask the Whisky Maker: Compass Box’s James Saxon
James Saxon took on the role as chief whisky maker for Compass Box following founder John Glaser’s sudden departure several weeks ago. It’s a journey… Read More
The Dalmore
A Whiskey Maker’s Holiday Treat
Alex Chasko is an Oregon transplant turned Dublin whiskey maker. He’s the master distiller and whiskey maker for Teeling Whiskey Company, and his latest creation… Read More
An Exercise in Whisky Blending
Anyone can blend one whisky, but to blend a whisky with long-term consistency between batches takes a true talent. This week, we’ll share an informal… Read More
Changing of the Guard at Seattle’s Westland Distillery
Westland Distillery co-founder Matt Hofmann is leaving the Seattle distillery at the end of the month to pursue new adventures. With no specific plans for… Read More
A New Era for Blended American Whisky (Episode 1004: May 14, 2023)
Blended American Whisky has been ignored by connoisseurs for many years, largely because the category has been dominated by cheap blends using grain neutral spirits. Now, there’s a new era for Blended American Whisky as blenders explore the flexibility the category offers, from being able to blend Bourbons and Ryes with other styles of whisky to being able to use whisky matured in used barrels. We’ll talk with master blender Ari Sussman about the trend in this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Australian distillers are in a dispute over what should be called a “single malt,” Russian officials raid Read More »
The Dalmore Debuts Duo
Highland-based The Dalmore has released a duo – 2003 and 2007 – of single malt Scotch whiskies for their limited edition Vintage series. The Dalmore 2003 Vintage was bottled at 46.9% alcohol by volume [93.8 proof] and is said to offer notes of manuka honey, maple, toffee and vanilla pods and is being made available […]
The Dalmore 14 year old, High West Campfire, & More [New Releases]
This week’s new releases also include Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2013 and a revamped version of Jameson 18 year old.
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The Dalmore Introduces 21-Year-Old Single Malt
The Dalmore has released a limited edition 21-year-old single malt Scotch whisky as part of their Principal Collection. The Dalmore Principal Collection 21-year-old single malt was first rested in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then matured in sherry casks from Jerez, Spain, before being bottled at 43.8% alcohol by volume [87.6 proof] and is said […]
Dalmore Decades Captures a Half a Century of Single Malt Scotch
Only 15 numbered sets of the No. 5 Collection, which includes expressions with ages spanning five decades, were released worldwide.
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The Dalmore Unveils Port-Finished 30-Year-Old
The Dalmore 30 Year Old 2021 Edition single malt whisky has been released – the first bottling in a new annual series celebrating the partnership between The Dalmore and Port producer, Graham’s. The Dalmore 30 Year Old 2021 Edition was matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before being finished in Graham’s 30 Year Old […]