Holyrood Rolls Out First Single Malt

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Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery has released their very first single malt Scotch whisky – dubbed, appropriately enough, Arrival. Holyrood Distillery, founded in 2019, is located in Edinburgh’s Old Town district and has also produced gin and rum spirits. Holyrood Arrival was matured in a collection of Oloroso sherry butts, Pedro Ximénez hogsheads, bourbon barrels and rum […]

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EAGLE RARE 25 YEAR BOURBON is Landing Soon: What You Need To Know

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We just caught wind of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s newest upcoming release – Eagle Rare 25 Year Bourbon. Ok, so the chances of finding this in the wild are probably near the odds of finding a 2 headed bald eagle in the wilderness. Nonetheless, it’s good to know what’s out there. AGE: 25 Years PROOF: 101 […]

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A Few Days in Speyside

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My wife Jacqueline and I decided to start a tradition of trying to go monthly to somewhere in Scotland that we have never visited before.  Surprisingly there are a great many...
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Perfect young Royal Brackla

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Royal Brackla 9 yo 2013/2023 (46%, James Eadie, Small Batch, 1st fill bourbon and rechar hogsheads, 1125 bottles)Royal Brackla 12 yo 2011/2023 (52.2%, Whisky Wave, Oxhead Whisky, palo cortado hogshead, 288 bottles)

Melissa Rift to have a say in Old Forester Birthday in 2024

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Like a child celebrating its own birthday, Old Forester Birthday’s proof and age jump around a lot. The 2019 release was 11 years old with a proof of 105 (it remains one of my favorites, plus, I got to taste its brutish dump strength of 150 proof), while 2020’s age dropped to 10 years and 98 proof.

James E Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof Bourbon Review

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James E Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof Bourbon is a blend of bourbons all distilled at the James E Pepper Distillery. It has an enjoyable, but unexpected, flavor profile. Read our full review to learn all about it!
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Maureen Robinson to Be Honored as Whisky Pioneer

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One of the first females to be involved in the whisky industry as a master blender is set to be honored by the University of Strathclyde.  Maureen Robinson, who graduated from the Univesity Pharmaceutical Faculty, retired in 2022 from her four decades-long role in the whisky business. Her Work in the Whisky Industry Ms. Robinson […]

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NOW OPEN! Louisville’s Newest Whiskey Experience – Bardstown Bourbon Company

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LOUISVILLE, KY – Bardstown Bourbon Company’s new tasting experience is now open in the heart of downtown Louisville’s storied Whiskey Row. As the modern bourbon experience, the Louisville Tasting Room will feature highly interactive education, innovative craft cocktails, augmented reality and immersive digital environments, curated retail merchandise and exclusive bottles.   The new experience is located […]

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