Whisky Regions
Fettercairn Finishes Off Warehouse Collection
Highland distillery Fettercairn has released the fifth and final whisky in their Warehouse Collection, which aimed to feature experimental limited edition whiskies created at the distillery. Fettercairn Warehouse 14 was initially matured in first-fill and second-fill ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in finished in three different beer barrels – stout, dark ale, and pale ale […]
Ardbeg Releases Heavy Vapours
Islay distillery Ardbeg has released a limited edition single malt – Heavy Vapours – to celebrate the 2023 Fèis Ìle music and malt festival. Ardbeg is known for their normally peat-y whiskies, however, Ardbeg Heavy Vapours has been distilled without a purifier – the device on a still responsible for maintaining the brand’s balance between […]
The Glen Grant Unveils 21-Year-Old Single Malt
Speyside distillery The Glen Grant has released a 21-year-old single malt Scotch whisky – the oldest in their lineup [joining 10, 12, 15 and 18-year olds]. The Glen Grant 21 Year Old was matured in former Oloroso sherry butts along with ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to […]
Bruichladdich Delves Into Single Grain Rye
Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has released Islay Single Grain Scotch Whisky – the third entry in their series called The Regeneration Project. Bruichladdich The Regeneration Project Islay Single Grain Scotch Whisky is made primarily from locally grown Islay rye [in an attempt to combat the growing cost of agro-chemicals and avoid monoculture and which has never […]
Ardbeg Reveals BizarreBQ Whisky
Just in time for the summer season, Islay distillery Ardbeg has released their first limited edition barbecue-inspired whisky, called Ardbeg BizarreBQ. Ardbeg BizarreBQ was created using double-charred oak casks, Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks and the distillery’s unique barbecue casks that have been extra-charred on an old-fashioned brazier, bottled at 50.9% alcohol by volume [101.8 proof] […]
Glenmorangie Issues 12-Year-Old Amontillado Cask Finish
It may seem like WC is promoting Glenmorangie this month after WC recently reviewed Nectar d’Or – but it is genuine coincidence that the Highland single malt brand has released a 12-year-old whisky finished in Amontillado Sherry casks as the fourth entry in their Barrel Select Release series of small batch single malts. Glenmorangie Amontillado […]