Willett Family Estate Bottled Bourbon
As previously noted in my review of the Willett Family Estate Bottled Rye, the Willett Family Reserve series is produced by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, an independent bottler located in Bardstown, KY and groundbreakers of the new Willett Distillery, which filled their first barrel back in January of 2012. Simply put, KBD is a giant in […]
Diageo Invests in Expansion at Clynelish Distillery
Diageo announced today its plans for an approximate $50 million (£30 million) expansion of the Clynelish Distillery in Sutherland, in the North-East of Scotland. As part of Diageo’s $1.6 billion investment to increase Scotch whisky production, plans have been submitted to Highland Council for the major expansion at the distillery. The Clynelish expansion will take the […]
Suntory to Purchase Beam Inc. for $16 Billion
Japan’s privately held Suntory Holdings Ltd. and US drinks giant Beam Inc. jointly announced today that Suntory will acquire Beam, owners of Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Laphroaig, Ardmore, Knob Creek, Kilbeggan and many more, for the sum total of $16 billion, which includes the assumption of Beam’s outstanding net debt. Suntory will be purchasing shares […]
Glenmorangie Releases Fifth Annual Private Edition Release
Today marks the launch of Glenmorangie’s fifth Private Edition bottling known as ‘Companta.’ Glenmorangie’s renowned Director of Whisky Creation and Distilling, Dr. Bill Lumsden, has achieved a refined balance between bold spice and rich, smooth sweetness with this new expression born of Grand Cru casks from Clos de Tart and decadently sweet fortified wine from Cotes du […]
The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 5 Review
When it comes to Scotch whisky or even just Speyside malts for that matter, the choices can seem rather endless. The upside of this of course is that there’s a plethora of whiskies for us to try, with the name of the game being to find the hidden gems amongst them – which ones shine […]
Johnnie Walker Introduces Odyssey to its US Portfolio
John Walker & Sons Odyssey Blended Scotch Whisky has completed its voyage across the Atlantic Ocean and is now available as part of the John Walker & Sons portfolio of Scotch whisky in the United States. Inspired by Sir Alexander Walker’s passion for epic journeys, John Walker & Sons Odyssey is crafted from three rare, handpicked single malts […]
The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch #1 Review
2014 is here; the New Year has rung in and it definitely brought winter along with it. Temperatures across the US have been hitting record lows, and while it’s getting slightly “warmer” here on the east coast (better than zero degrees that is), it is still plenty chilly outside. Makes me wish I had a […]
Whisky Pioneer Charles Gordon Passes Away at Age 86
The whisky industry has lost another legend. Charles Gordon, honorary life president of William Grant & Sons and great-grandson to the company’s founder, William Grant, passed away last Monday (12/23) at the age of 86. Charles Gordon was a pioneer of the whisky industry and served on the firm’s board for more than 50 years […]
The GlenDronach 21 Year Parliament Review
Ah, The GlenDronach 21-year-old Parliament. I’ve been looking forward to the moment when I’d get around to this impressive looking malt. Not only is it a well-aged GlenDronach, but it has been matured in a combination of Oloroso and PX ex-Sherry casks. That and it has been bottled at a generous 48 percent ABV. What’s […]
Wemyss Malts Peat Chimney 8 Year Review
While Blended Scotch continues to be the “bread & butter” of the Scotch whisky industry, Blended Malts, or “Vatted Malts” as they were once referred, continue to rise in popularity alongside Single Malt Scotch. This is for good reason, as Blended Malts are exactly that; a blend of single malt whiskies – no grain whisky […]
