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A limited Compass Box available at Milroy?s of Soho
2007-09-16 16:40:00 Innovator of the year, John Glaser and his company Compass Box has released ?Morpheus? (the Greek god of dreams), a limited edition only available at Milroy?s of Soho . In keeping with the whisky?s name, Compass Box has pursued a visionary notion: the combination of strong peaty notes with an underlying richness and sweetness (due to partial ... More About: Limited , Limite , Available
The sought after Laphroaig 25 yrs now available in store
2007-09-14 22:10:00 Since rumors were confirmed that Laphroaig were to release a 25 year old Islay fans all over the world have been waiting to get their hands on one. And now it?s finally available. The Laphroaig 25 year old has been created by marrying Laphroaig that has been matured in Oloroso Sherry casks with Laphroaig that has ... More About: Store , Available
This Christmas let the Glenfiddich Quartet sing a song that last the rest o
2007-09-14 11:08:00 For an unusual Christmas gift that lasts the whole year long, Glenfiddich® Sing le Malt Scotch Whisky has created a unique gift that promises to transform next year into a whole new experience for the recipient. The Glenfiddich Quartet has been specially crafted to deliver a different aged Glenfiddich direct to the door of you or a ... More About: Song , Rest
The Making of Malt Whisky on air
2007-09-13 21:38:00 David Mair, Global Brand Ambassador at the Balvenenie Distillery takes us through the malting and kilning process in the first episode of The Makin g of Malt Whisky at Scotland On TV. The Part 1 was published last week and Part 2 will be available from this weekend. Scotland On TV is a web tv channel, making ... More About: Buzz , Speyside
The very last Legacy from Bruichladdich
2007-09-12 20:12:00 The Islay distillery Bruichladdich let’s us know that the sixth and final annual release of the Legacy Series is now available. The Legacy bottlings come from some of the oldest and rarest casks from Bruichladdich?s vaults, that came to light when the distillery was purchased by the current owners in 2001. This is the sixth and ...
An opportunity to become a shareholder in a new Swedish Single Malt distill
2007-09-11 22:01:00 Many of you might have heard about Mackmyra, a Swedish single malt distillery. Soon Sweden will have two single malt distilleries in operation. Box Distillery starts it?s production in the near future and you can be one of the shareholders. Box Destilleri AB will start production of Swedish malt whisky in accordance with traditional Scottish methods. ... More About: Opportunity , Single , Shareholder , Unit
Whisky Facebooking
2007-09-11 07:39:00 In the lack of Whisky news I thought I?d take the opportunity to tip you all about Facebook and it?s groups. Facebook, one of the worlds most popular communities (many of you are probably members already) is spreading all over the world…fast. It?s one of the few places where I?ve actually caught up with friends ...
The Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival is coming up in November
2007-09-08 09:23:00 The spirit of the American Whiskey Trail continues with the 2007 Pittsburg h Whiskey Festival . It takes place November 2, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the West Club Lounge at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. View Larger Map The 2007 Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival aims to attract and engage both ?whiskey? and ?whisky? enthusiasts alike. The festival will feature ... More About: Ming
Beam Global celebrates Bourbon with a new whiskey website
2007-09-06 21:20:00 Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. commemorates ?National Bourbon Heritage Month? by launching www.americasnativespirit.com ? an interactive tour of America?s indigenous spirit and its unique link to more than 200 years of American history. The ?America?s Native Spirit? website features bourbon-inspired cocktail and culinary recipes, tips on how to taste and savor bourbon, and a ... More About: Website , Whisky , Beam
Peekaboo says the 1991 Bowmore Port Limited Edition
2007-09-06 19:52:00 Latest release from Bowmore is this 1991 vintage has spent sixteen years maturing in 24 port casks held safe in the Bowmore vaults below sea level. Now it’s ours to enjoy. The result according to Bowmore is a whisky colored in deep ruby. The aromas are big and luscious with rich stewed fruit berries, sweet black ... More About: Port , Limited , Edition , Limite
The Malt Whiskey Pictures
2007-09-05 06:56:00 While surfing for stuff I found this one. Short but fun! malt whiskey, walt disney Listen to this article More About: Pictures , Malt
Australia ads flavour to the single malt map
2007-09-04 22:22:00 My friends over at T.W.A.S. reports on a new Australia n distillery. From the Central Highlands of Tasmania, Australia enters a new player on the world whisky stage with The Nant Distillery, which officially opens on 1 December 2007. Nant will launch two initial styles of whisky, peated and unpeated and both will be double distilled. Matured in ... More About: Single , Malt
A tribute to the late Michael Jackson
2007-09-03 21:49:00 Michael Jackson , journalist, whisky connoisseur, beer lover and friend of many people in the whisky community passed away on the 30th of august. Serge over at Whisky fun.com has set up a tribute to the late Michael Jackson. For those of you who didn’t know him, it’s well worth a visit. And for those who did, ... More About: Michael Jackson , Buzz , Michael
Hiding any whisky casks in your closet?
2007-09-03 21:16:00 Adelphi Distillery, one of Scotland?s most acclaimed independent bottler of single casks of rare malt whisky are on the hunt for single casks of whisky. If you own a single cask of Scotch Whisky that has matured for at least 8 years, and are interested in selling it, Adelphi want to get in touch with you. Click ... More About: Closet
Swedish whisky lovers queuing up for Mackmyra Preludium 05
2007-09-02 23:01:00 Me and my daughter Ebba headed down to Swedish Systembolaget to get our hands on the latest Mackmyra Preludium 05. I brought the camera to show you how Swedes line up for new Whisky . Apart from the Preludium 05, Caol Ila was also launching a 1995 Destillers Edition. The 1995 Caol Ila has already been ... More About: Lovers
Johnnie Walker is on the Run
2007-09-02 13:34:00 In a press release Diageo has announced record results for Johnnie Walker , the world?s best selling Scotch whisky, and delivery of an exceptionally challenging 5-year business goal for the brand. The target of an annual sales volume of 15 million cases in F07 laid down in 2001 has been exceeded. Throughout the 90s, the industry ... More About: Buzz , Whisky
Isle of Jura is smoking hot
2007-08-29 06:46:00 This summer, Isle of Jura has released a heavily peated special limited edition commemorative bottling for the Crinan Classic Boat Festival 2007. I personally love the peated touch and according to our polls many more of you do. So, this beauty that comes from cask number 24 should light up on your face. The 1999 Heavily ... More About: Smoking
First edition of the Parker?s Heritage Collection
2007-08-28 11:21:00 Heaven Hill Distilleries, USA?s largest independent family-owned spirits producer and marketer, has announced the release of the first edition of Parker ’s Heritage Coll ection, a limited annual series of rare, aged American Whiskeys that pays tribute to 6th Generation Master Distiller Parker Beam. Heaven Hill is the world’s second-largest holder of aging American Whiskey with over 700,000 ... More About: Edition
United States Senate Declares September ?National Bourbon Heritage Month
2007-08-28 11:12:00 Avenue Vine reports that Bourbon lovers around the country are raising a glass to the U.S. Senate today for passing a resolution, just before it adjourned, officially declaring September 2007 “National Bourbon Heritage Month,” according to the Distilled Spirits Council. Read the full story over at Avenue Vine bourbon, distilled spirits council, senate Listen to this article More About: United States , United
Another limited edition from Full Proof
2007-08-26 22:54:00 Full Proof has released a limited edition of 204 numbered bottles filled with a Single Malt from the Kurizawa distillery. The bottles are bottled ad Full Proof from cask 2221 and retails at a price of ?105. I personally bought two of the Hanyu 1988-2006 that are now sold out and I must say it’s something else ... More About: Full , Limited , Edition , Limite
BenRiach Single Cask Batch 4 - Details released
2007-08-24 22:45:00 BenRiach let?s us know that The 4th batch of BenRiach ‘Limited Release’ Single Cask bottlings will be unleashed towards the end of August 2007. Seven vintages will be made available on general release, ranging batch, cask strength, tokaji wine Listen to this article More About: Released , Details , Tail , Tails
What makes you enjoy a whisky
2007-08-24 21:47:00 Surfing for news the other day when I bounced into the Database of slogans. They had a nice little collection of Whisky Brand Slogans. Most of them are out of date, but a fun read anyway. The Glenlivet, malt whisky brand Advertising slogan: The Glenlivet. One place. One whisky. Black Velvet Canadian Whiskey Advertising slogan: Feel the Velvet The Macallan ... More About: Enjoy
Ever wondered who?s hiding in The WhiskyGrotto?
2007-08-23 23:16:00 Well, think no more. I’ve posted a short “About us” page that tells you more. Slainte The Man in The Grotto No Tags Listen to this article More About: Personal
The Black Grouse conquers new land
2007-08-23 20:09:00 The Famous Grouse has announced that a new product, The Black Grouse, will be rolled out to a number of international markets, including Nordics (Finland, Norway and Denmark), Baltics (Estonia), The Netherlands, Germany and South Africa, following its successful launch in Sweden. The Black Grouse is a blend of The Famous Grouse with fine Islay malt ... More About: Land , Lack
Glenmorangie dressed for a whole new ball-game
2007-08-21 21:44:00 We reported earlier this month that The Scotch Blog had snapped up a rumor that Glenmorangie was about go through a redesign as a result of being bought by Moėt Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). Now LVMH has unveiled a new look for its Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky. Starting next month, the brand, distilled in the ... More About: Buzz , Game , Whisky , Highlands , Ball
A limited Balvenie will be launched at The London Gathering
2007-08-21 16:06:00 This new limited edition 17 year old Balvenie Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky will see the light at The London Gathering. Crafted by the Balvenie malt master, David Stewart, the Balvenie Sherry Oak will complement the existing range of award winning Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. This limited edition is a rare treat for any ... More About: Launched , Limited , Limite , Erin
Swedish whisky awarded in foreign competition
2007-08-17 21:28:00 Mackmyra Preludium 03 has been awarded a Silver medal (Best in Class) at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), one of the biggest competitions of its kind in the world. Mackmyra Svensk Whisky took its place at this year?s IWSC with three different bottlings. The third issue in the Preludium range, Mackmyra Preludium:03, was ... More About: Awards , Buzz , Foreign
Spirits were high at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
2007-08-17 21:18:00 The 2007 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival enjoyed the highest visitor numbers yet, according to a report produced this week by an independent market research team. Some 16,000 people flocked to the area for the ninth annual event this May, up 13% on last year, bringing £600,000 to the local economy. The Festival has run annually ... More About: Event , Spirits , The Spirit
The Macallan puts focus on the ?THE?
2007-08-16 19:59:00 A series of new print-ads made for The Maca llan by the London-based communications agency SHOP marks a new strategy for the Edinburgh based brand. It?s ?The Malt? and not ?The Single Malt?. Ken Grier, director of malts at The Macallan?s parent company The Edrington Group, comments: ?We are really excited about the evolution of The Macallan campaign. ... More About: Buzz , Whisky , Focus , Speyside
Preludium 05 will be released in Edinburgh
More articles from this author:2007-08-15 21:09:00 If you?re turning up at the Whisky Fringe in Edinburgh you?ll have the oppurtunity to get your hands on some Mackmyra Preludium 05. Preludium 05 is the fifth edition from Mackmyra in Sweden. It?s a limited edition, still young from their first distillings (2002). Every bottle is numbered by hand and signed. The base flavour comprises ... More About: Released , Ease 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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