The Balvenie single malt Scotch whisky today announced the launch of a new expression: The Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood. This new whisky commemorates Malt Master David Stewart’s 50th anniversary and will join the core range of The Balvenie’s single…
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Bourbon is a quintessential American spirit. So naturally, it deserves to be recognized. A holiday would be nice. Or maybe a whole month. On that note, September is Bourbon Heritage Month. It’s pretty awesome that 1/12 of the calendar year…
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To understand Whipper Snapper Oregon Whiskey, you first have to meet Clarisse. Go on, say hello. She’s a hand-hammered French cognac still, and she has produced many a fine spirit since her arrival in Oregon. Since 1997, Ransom Spirits founder…
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** This is the latest post in a new series by Mack McConnell called West Coast Whiskey. Mack’s a contributing writer for Cocktail Enthusiast. When he’s not writing about whiskey, he’s probably drinking it. He also runs Taster’s Club Whiskey…
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** This is the third post in a new series by Mack McConnell called West Coast Whiskey. Mack’s a contributing writer for Cocktail Enthusiast. When he’s not writing about whiskey, he’s probably drinking it. He also runs Taster’s Club Whiskey…
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Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey traces its roots back to 1757 and the founding of the Old Kilbeggan Distillery. That’s more than 250 years. For some perspective, in 1757 the British Empire was just establishing itself in India. America was a collection…
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** This is the second post in a new series by Mack McConnell called West Coast Whiskey. Mack’s a contributing writer for Cocktail Enthusiast. When he’s not writing about whiskey, he’s probably drinking it. He also runs Taster’s Club Whiskey…
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** This is the first post in a new series by Mack McConnell called West Coast Whiskey. Mack’s a contributing writer for Cocktail Enthusiast. When he’s not writing about whiskey, he’s probably drinking it. He also runs Taster’s Club Whiskey…
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“Whisky, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink.” The words of one of my heroes, literary great Haruki Murakami. He’s a Japanese man who loves his Scotch. And he’s not alone. Ever since…
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Neither would we. But ArKay Beverages Inc. has just introduced the world’s first (sometimes you’re first for a reason) “alcohol-free whiskey-flavored drink.” It’s touted as an option for enjoying whiskey without all those pesky calories. And hangovers. The beverage undergoes…
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Firestone and Robertson Distilling Co. is a new operation based in Fort Worth, TX. The enterprising gents behind the eponymous label started the distillery in 2010 and have been hard at work ever since. They’ve got a bourbon (North Texas’…
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Monkey Shoulder Scotch Whisky is a bottle that’s caught our attention recently. Partly because of the odd name, and partly because it’s an interesting blend of three Speyside malts — Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kinivie. Those malts are individually matured in…
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It’s Friday. And we’re very busy. Well, sort of busy. You know, drinking cocktails and such. So in the spirit of saving time — and displaying a graphic we could never create ourselves — let’s take a look at this…
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Crown Royal recently unveiled the latest Crown Royal Extra Rare Whisky. The original Crown Royal XR was introduced in 2005, and its selling point was the inclusion of rare whiskey stocks from the now-defunct Waterloo Distillery. The new Crown Royal…
Read MoreThe newest booze publication on our radar is The Hooch Life, which aims to help drinking enthusiasts discover and appreciate the craftsmanship, availability and appeal of craft spirits. Founded in late 2011, The Hooch Life has already made some waves,…
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In what’s been a busy year for the whiskey brand, Wild Turkey recently introduced Wild Turkey 81 Rye Whiskey, an 81-proof spirit that joins Wild Turkey’s flagship 101-proof rye. This follows last year’s release of Wild Turkey 81 Proof Bourbon,…
Read MoreHighland Park just released its newest whisky, Thor, the first expression in the Valhalla Collection — a range of four unique whiskies taking inspiration from the legendary Nordic gods. In creating Thor, the Orkney-based Scotch whisky maker aged the spirit…
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Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon is a 10-year-old straight bourbon from Kentucky. It is distilled and distributed by Buffalo Trace. Eagle Rare first hit the market in 1975 as a 101 proof straight bourbon, and since its inception has changed…
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Does America need another white whiskey? White Pike thinks so. Hailing from Schuyler County, NY, the just-released White Pike Whiskey is the alcoholic child of Mother Industries, a New York based creative company that was excited by the emerging culture…
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Founded in 1992, Knob Creek is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. And to commemorate the occasion, Knob Creek has introduced its first rye whiskey, a 100 proof spirit that pays homage to America’s favorite pre-prohibition drink. Aside from a…
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