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Diageo to Release New Series of Triple Matured Whiskies Exclusive for Friends of The Classic Malts
Diageo has announced a series of limited edition single malt Scotch Whiskies available exclusively to the Friends of the Classic Malts. A total of five different single malts will be released at intervals over the next 6 months, throughout UK, Germany and Switzerland. The first releases, in December 2013 will be editions of Royal Lochnagar and Talisker. Three […]
Glenlivet ‘Exotic’ Chosen as Next Limited Edition
During the past few months, members of The Glenlivet Guardians have been voting on three different flavor profiles to select a new limited edition from The Glenlivet, with its Exotic expression revealed today as the winner. The new Glenlivet, named “The Guardians’ Chapter” in recognition of the significant part the distillery’s fan club, won with 39% of […]
New Glenmorangie Taghta Down to Three Designs
For the first time ever, whisky aficionados worldwide get to vote on the packaging design of a new single malt which they have helped to inspire. The initiative is part of Glenmorangie’s world first Cask Masters whisky creation program, which aims to get members of the public involved in the process. It was launched on 1 March 2013 […]
Glenmorangie Partners with Charitybuzz to Auction Rare 1963 Whisky
Helping to ensure the future sustainability and preservation of one of the most important factors in the production of single malt whisky, Glenmorangie has partnered with charity auction website Charitybuzz to auction a rare bottle of Glenmorangie 1963 with proceeds to benefit the American Forests conservation organization. Bidding is now open and runs through December 13 at Charitybuzz.com. Fifty bottles of […]
Mortlach Distillery to Receive Multi-Million Dollar Expansion
Diageo has unveiled its plan to pump new life into the Mortlach Distillery by releasing four new single malt expressions and by investing nearly $50 million in a second, replica still house that will double production and place Mortlach as a major global competitor in the single malt category. Described as “the Beast of Dufftown” for […]
The Macallan Invests £100 Million in New Distillery
The Edrington Group announced today their plans to invest £100 million for a new distillery and visitor center for The Macallan. In partnership with world-renowned architects Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, the new distillery will replace the current one on Easter Elchies Estate and allow The Macallan to create the excess capacity needed to meet […]
The Gift of Whisk(e)y: Knob Creek Holiday Label
For the second year in a row, Knob Creek Bourbon has partnered with Celebrity Chef Michael Symon to create his very own label giving fans the ability to gift a customized bottle of Knob Creek. This year’s label reflects Chef Symon’s personal style and pays tribute to his love for cooking with big, full flavor […]
It’s Kind of a Big Deal: Ron Burgundy Blended Scotch Whisky
Great Odin’s Raven! The man, the myth, the legendary Ron Burgundy now has his own whisky. As part of a product push that is piggybacking on December’s highly anticipated release of ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,’ Riviera Imports brings us the ‘Great Odin’s Raven Special Reserve.’ The bottle’s label features a tartan background and a […]
Buffalo Trace Distillery Opens New Experimental Warehouse
Buffalo Trace Distillery will hold the grand opening today (November 22) of its experimental barrel warehouse, Warehouse X, that will allow the Distillery to take its quest for the “perfect bourbon” even further. Comprised of brick, concrete block, and skylights, Warehouse X is the first new building Buffalo Trace has added to its 130 acre complex […]
A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Limited Edition Port Finished Bourbon
A. Smith Bowman Distillery announces the last release in its Abraham Bowman line for 2013, the Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Port Finished Bourbon. This bourbon is 12-years-old, and the barrels used to age it have had a long journey. In October of 2011 four used bourbon barrels that had held Bowman Brothers Bourbon since 2007 were […]
