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What?s up with this India thing
2007-11-28 06:28:00 I browsed for some fun and ended up seeing India in my face again. Ok, I get it. People wanna protect this and that. But can’t we move on and stop talking about anything else than the whisky war on India… Anyway. Here’s the latest about it on The Economic Times. india, whisky war Listen to this articleShare ... More About: Whisky , Thing
Redesigning WhiskyGrotto.com
2007-11-28 05:36:00 If you’re a frequent visitor to Whiskygrotto.com - which many of you are according to my stats then you probably have noted that I’ve changed to a new theme. Hope you enjoy it. No Tags Listen to this articleShare This More About: Signing
Laphroaig 27 - a special Friends of Laphroaig Single Malt Whisky.
2007-11-27 21:57:00 Today I received a mail from Laphroaig letting me know that an exclusive 27 year old bottling of Laphroaig had been made available exclusive to 80 of the Friends of Laphroaig. Wow I thought to my self. I quickly followed the link to the special website dedicated to what Laphroaig calls ?sublime expression? A short handwritten (or ... More About: Whisky , Special , Single , Malt
The Whisky William Mutter 1851 bottling of Bowmore a FAKE?
2007-11-27 07:16:00 Earlier in september Whisky Grotto reported on a new world record. It was the 1851 William Mutter bottling of Bowmore that was auctioned at £29.400. It was being sold on behalf of a private owner during the fine and rare whisky wine and port auction held at McTears auctioneers in Glasgow. The Islay blog reported this weekend ... More About: Fake
The Macallan launches 55 year old single malt whisky in Lalique decanter
2007-11-24 08:03:00 The Macallan and Lalique has unveiled The Macallan in Lalique Natural Colour decanter containing a 55 year old single malt whisky valued at £6,000 (USD$12,000). The natural colour decanter has been designed by the legendary French crystal house Lalique, exclusively for The Macallan. A limited edition, of only 420, have been produced, each individually numbered ... More About: Whisky , Single , Year , Allan , Malt
A new design for Nikka Whisky
2007-11-22 22:22:00 The Cool Hunter reports that Michael Young the Hong-Kong-based British designer of practically everything ? has just designed a startling black bottle for Japanese Nikka Whisky . I’m personally work in the creative business and I’m for differentiation and change. But my personal opinion is that this one looks like shit. What’s yours? It is kind of ... More About: Design
Special Christmas travel offer that takes you to Auchetochan
2007-11-22 22:06:00 If youre thinking about spending some time in Scotland over Christmas or New Years. Harbourside Whisky Tour has a special offer from December to February. Harbourside has put together this offer for you. - 2 NIGHTS B & B - TOUR OF AUCHENTOSHAN DISTILLERY - RETURN TRANSFERS TO AIRPORT HOTEL AND - DISTILLERY - DISTILLERY ADMISSION? - COST £79 PER PERSON harbourside, scotland, ... More About: Travel , Special , Offer
Glengoyne gives you Choices
2007-11-10 07:24:00 Following the Glengoyne?s Mashmen range last year, the distillery?s manager and two of its warehousemen have now been given the chance to prove that they are equally skilled when it comes to choosing, what they think is the perfect whisky. Robert (Robbie) Hughes, Glengoyne?s distillery manager has chosen a wee Ruby Port oak cask (we only ... More About: Choices
Six Isles Island Blend Whisky featured in new advertising campaign
2007-11-10 07:11:00 Ian Macleod Distillers has just launched a new five figure advertising campaign for its Six Isles Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky .  Developed by Robertson Darby Advertising , the new campaign, titled ‘Six Island Malts in one glass’ has been created to reinforce The Six Isles unique position as the only blended malt scotch whisky in the world ... More About: Campaign , Featured
J&B Whisky has launched a party online
2007-11-07 06:00:00 We reported earlier on J&B’s new advertising concept - Start a party. Now they have followed up the campaign with a website where visitors can start their own party. One of the more fun things is that they have created crystal party balls that you can download for your computer. The site is part of a ... More About: Party , Online , Whisky , Blend , Launched
BenRiach Wins ?Distillery of the Year 2007? at Whisky Fest New York
2007-11-07 05:51:00 BenRiach Distillery has been awarded the title of ?Distillery of the Year? at the 2007 Malt Advocate Whisky Awards . The awards were announced at the 10th Annual ?Whisky Fest? at the Marriott Marquis, Times Square in New York last week. Visit BenRiach for more information. No Tags Listen to this article More About: Buzz
Single Malt whisky Dun Bheagan collection receives multiple awards
2007-11-07 05:45:00 Ian Macleod Distillers is celebrating a number of awards for its Single Malt Dun Bheagan Collection. The brand has received accolades on both sides of the Atlantic at this year?s US Malt Advocate Awards and UK Whisky Magazine?s Independent Bottlers? Challenge. The rare 35 Years Old Dun Bheagan Single Malt Scotch, 1970 Vintage was named one ...
Analysis of the new Glenmorangie website
2007-11-03 09:10:00 Some time ago last week Glenmorangie opened the doors to their new website that has been redesigned and restructured following the new overall brand profile. My expectations has been high since Glenmorangie clearly has stated that they are intending to move their positioning even more towards luxury. Apart from that I also have a personal interest ... More About: Website , Analysis , Buzz , Whisky , Anal
Malt Advocate awards Bruichladdich with Pioneer of the Year
2007-11-02 19:07:00 It was at a ceremony in New York last night the world?s leading whisky publication has awarded Islay?s Bruichladdich Distillery with Pioneer of the Year. The award was made by The Malt Advocate for the innovative distillation programme, imaginative ACE maturation policy, and novel bottling concepts. The ceremony took place in Times Square?s Marriott Hotel ... More About: Event , Awards , Buzz , Whisky
Jim Murray awards Ardbeg
2007-10-31 05:56:00 Is that some Ardbeg you’re sniffing Jim? Ardbeg Ten Years Old has been awarded World Whisky of the Year by Jim Murray in his 2008 edition of The Whisky Bible. Ardbeg 10 Years Old is also accorded Scotch Single Malt of the Year at the same time. Islay Weblog has got the full story ardbeg, islay, jim murray ... More About: Awards , Buzz
Make this Christmas a personalized one with the help of Glengoyne
2007-10-30 20:20:00 Why not show you?ve put some real thought into your gift this year with a personalized bottle of Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky . Each bottle is designed to your own particular specifications and you can add your own message and/or a photograph of your choice. Personalized labels are available on the Glengoyne 10 Years Old ... More About: Christmas , Buzz , Make , Highlands
Highland Park are set to give away 200 bottles of their 18 year old single
2007-10-30 19:28:00 Highland Park are set to give away 200 bottles of their 18 year old single malt in the UK?s first ever ?whisky amnesty?. Malt lovers attending this year?s Whisky Live Glasgow are invited to bring a sealed 70cl bottle of any spirit which they can swap for a bottle of Highland Park. The first of its ... More About: Event , Buzz , Give
Canadian Club Whisky Gets First Brand Campaign In 20 Years
2007-10-25 06:49:00 Beam Global Spirits & Wine is launching the first integrated brand campaign for Canadian Club Canadian Whisky in 20 years. The No. 2 Canadian whisky, celebrating its 150th anniversary next year, is getting a multi-layered national advertising campaign with the pugnacious theme “Damn Right Your Dad Drank It.” Central to the effort are sepia-toned Kodaks from ... More About: Buzz , Campaign
Laphroaig aims to host the biggest online tasting in the world - live.
2007-10-23 20:17:00 Laphroaig will be hosting the online tasting event on Wednesday 21st November at 20:00 (GMT). It will last around 40 minutes and will include a live question and answer session where friends of Laphroaig who join will be invited to put their questions to the panel. The panel will include Robert Hicks - master blender, ... More About: Event , World , Buzz , Live , Online
A new brand from Glengoyne - Glengoyne Burnfoot
2007-10-23 08:02:00 Glengoyne has announced the launch of a brand new addition to their Highland Single Malt range - Glengoyne Burnfoot. Marketed as a premium luxury product, this new single malt will be available worldwide, exclusively through Travel Retail outlets. The brief was to attract a new target audience to take their first steps on the Glengoyne journey: ... More About: Buzz , Whisky , Brand , Highlands
Ian Macleod Distillers is launching Smokehead Extra Rare
2007-10-23 07:46:00 Ian Macleod Distillers is launching Smokehead Extra Rare , a new and exclusive one litre product for the global Travel Retail market. Building on the success and acclaim of Smokehead Islay Single Malt since its launch in 2006, Smokehead Extra Rare takes the brand essence to the next level, positioning it as a more exclusive and premium ... More About: Buzz , Whisky
ThirdEyeDesign helps The Macallan with luxury positioning
2007-10-22 16:01:00 The Maca llan has enlisted the help of ThirdEyeDesign to help the brand reinforce its positioning within the luxury spirits market. The Macallan parent company the Edrington Group has briefed the consultancy, which was appointed without a pitch, to enhance the brand?s touch points, from printed literature and exhibitions through to point-of-sale material, focusing on photography, ... More About: Luxury , Buzz , Whisky , Positioning
Van Morrisson accompanied tour of Bladnoch distillery
2007-10-22 07:32:00 I have started a group on YouTube where I save all whisky videos that I find of interest While searching for some I ran into this home made guided tour of the Bladnoch distillery. It’s accompanied by Van Morrisson. I personally think it makes it feel as Bladnoch is closing down…which they aren’t. Enjoy. bladnoch Listen to this ... More About: Buzz , Tour , Whisky
Duncan Taylor poaches Ronnie Routledge from Gordon & Macphail
2007-10-22 07:19:00 Aberdeenshire-based whisky merchants, Duncan Taylor , which has a strong presence in specialist whisky shops throughout the UK, has identified a strong opportunity to grow its UK market share from its large premises in Huntly. As it focuses on building its retail offering in advance of the new distillery in 2008 Duncan Taylor has recruited Ronnie Routledge ... More About: Whisky , Gordon , Ordo
Win £2500
2007-10-22 06:59:00 The Sunday Express has teamed up with Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky to launch the UK?s largest maritime photography competition, Wish You Were Here. Their aim is to revive the British tradition of the seaside postcard. They are looking for shots of life on the ocean wave: of a surfer catching the perfect wave, ... More About: Buzz
Classic TV Commercial for White Castle Whisky
2007-10-19 07:12:00 Ah, those were the days…or maybe not. white castle whiskey, white castle whisky Listen to this article More About: Commercial , White , Classic , Castle , Whisky
The 2007 Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival is coming up.
2007-10-19 07:06:00 Pittsburgh’s first large-scale whiskey and premium spirits tasting event, to take place Friday, November 2, 2007, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the West Club Lounge at Heinz Field. Tickets are available for advance purchase online at www.pittsburghwhiskeyfestival.com along with additional event information. 2007 pittsburgh whiskey festival, heinz field Listen to this article More About: Event , Pittsburgh , Buzz , Festival , Whisky
Scotch Calendar 2008 by Thomas Jackson
2007-10-19 06:51:00 The Scotch Blog had a post yesterday about Scotch, a calendar that presents a dozen standout malt whiskies for the aficionado. Each spread features a photograph of a special bottle, plus an abundance of fascinating information: notes on aroma, appearance, and flavor; a tasting chart; background on the water source and casking, plus a color ... More About: Thomas , Jackson , Calendar , Thom
Four Roses Bourbon is back in business after a 45 year long hangover.
2007-10-18 18:29:00 Bourbon connoisseurs in Illinois may experience déjà vu, as a long-time favorite Bourbon is returning to the area after a 45-year absence. Four Roses Bourbon was the top-selling U.S. Bourbon during much of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s, when its distribution changed to focus solely overseas. The Kentucky-made Bourbon is making its comeback with Four Roses ... More About: Business , Buzz , Back , Whisky
The Black Grouse launched in Global Travel Retail market
More articles from this author:2007-10-17 23:06:00 The Edrington Group, makers of The Famous Grouse, has today announced the launch of The Black Grouse whisky to the Global Travel Retail market. The Black Grouse is a blend of The Famous Grouse with fine Islay malt whiskies to create a smooth, peated, blended whisky. The Black Grouse is the newest addition to The Famous ... More About: Market 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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