Glen Scotia recently announced the release of its 2021 Campbeltown Malts Festival Edition (51.6% ABV), a 10-Year-Old limited edition single malt with a Bordeaux red wine cask finish. The expression was created by Distillery Manager and Master Distiller Iain McAlister using a series of exclusively unpeated distillations from 2009 to 2011, before being matured in …
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Spirits giant Diageo recently collaborated with glass manufacturer Encirc in a pilot project to create what’s said to be the lowest carbon footprint glass bottles ever produced for a Scotch whisky brand. Diageo and Encirc worked alongside industry research and technology body Glass Futures to create waste-based biofuel-powered furnaces to reduce the carbon footprint of …
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“Red wines generally have higher alcohol levels and are heavier bodied than whites so in the cold weather they are a complete delight, just as much as chilled whites and rosé wines are refreshing in the summers” 1. La Vieille Ferme Rose Sommelier Nikhil Agarwal suggests this wine from the south of France. “This is …
What used to be the tiniest section on the bar menu now is an endless list. Thanks to increased demand, global and homegrown craft gins have taken over the beverage scene in India. The main ingredient in the gin-making process is juniper and while India does grow some, most brands source it from Europe. But …
Changing preferences, social media and the popularity of different types of alcohols has inspired many celebrities to buy, co-own or associate with varied spirits. While some are open about their associations, others are more low-key. It’s possible you may have tried a celebrity-owned brand of alcohol without knowing it. So which ones from this list …
Centuries ago when hops weren’t popular, brewers used all kinds of herbs and flowers to lend bitterness and flavour to ales. Gruit was widely used in ales which consisted of a blend of herbs, such as mugwort, yarrow, horehound, heather, wormwood, and other forgotten plants. Hops naturally come in only one form. Hop growers process …
The real passion of this comedy genius? Crafting a London dry that’ll win over gin haters. You’d think the director of Bridesmaids, A Simple Favor and various episodes of The Office, Mad Men, Freaks and Geeks and Arrested Development would be more excited about other things besides gin. But no: Paul Feig likes his drinks. …
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The Glenmorangie Company has unveiled a limited edition 25-year-old single malt whisky finished in Chardonnay wine casks from California’s Sonoma Valley. Only 1,000 bottles of the new Glenmorangie Sonoma-Cutrer Reserve whisky have been created. The expression is described as one of Glenmorangie’s ‘most rare and unique creations’. Years ago, Glenmorangie’s director of whisky creation, Dr …
Professional fighter Conor McGregor will continue to promote Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey after the brand was sold to Jose Cuervo owner Becle in a deal worth up to US$600 million. Becle confirmed it had purchased the remaining 51% stake in Eire Born Spirits (EBS), the company behind Proper No Twelve, during the publication of …
Cracking open into a skunky beer is any beer lover’s nightmare. You’ve probably been told it’s because you made the mistake of refrigerating it and letting it warm to room temperature before shoving it back into the cold again. But is that a fact or fiction? Read on to find out 5 incredibly common lies …
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While many are scrambling to pull together their Cinco de Mayo celebrations this year, it’s important to not lose focus on what the holiday represents. Since 1862, Cinco de Mayo has commemorated the Mexican victory over an invading French army, and given millions a day to come together and celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. It …
The Emerald Isle Collection by The Craft Irish Whiskey Company, created in partnership with Fabergé, fetched a world record $2 million at a recent auction. This was the inaugural launch of the super rare whiskey boxed sets. The final bid and private sale of the Emerald Isle box was purchased on St. Patrick’s Day by …
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Irish whiskey brand Bushmills has released the first two expressions in its new cask-finished range. The first two expressions in the Bushmills Original Cask Finished range are Caribbean Rum Cask Finish and American Oak Cask Finish. Both blended whiskeys are bottled at 40% ABV. The single malt component of the Caribbean Rum Cask Finish was …
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Jim Beam and Jack Daniel’s are without question, two of the most ubiquitous brands in American whiskey. It’s nearly impossible to walk into a liquor store without seeing Jack Daniel’s sleek flagship Old No. 7 or a bottle of Jim Beam Original on the shelf. Owned by Beam Suntory and produced in Clermont, Ky., Jim …
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That refreshing first sip of a beer has a way of clearing your mind. But if you ever find yourself in a mode of contemplation when having a glass of your favorite lager, it’s easy to wonder just how many bubbles are floating in that wonderful layer of frothiness. Finally, there’s a study to put …
I am not ahead of the curve when I say that the next big thing in the alcobev segment is, without a doubt, Tequila and mezcal. Don’t believe me? Ask The Rock, Kendall Jenner, or even George Clooney, who sold his Tequila brand Casamigos to Diageo in 2018 for a good chunk of change. But …
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Like most beer stories, the true origins of a bock beer is still an uncertainty. Bocks date back to the Medieval era and historically they are more than just a beer. So, what’s a bock beer? Originated in the Northern German city of Einbeck, the name “bock” is based on a corruption of the name …
Do you deeply appreciate the value that good craft beers contribute to our society? Hopefully you answered, “Yeah, doesn’t everyone?!” If not, we hope to change your perspective by the end of this article. Craft beer is beer that is made in a small, independent microbrewery with a little extra love and magic, instead of being …
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The angst of living in uncertainty. The boredom of finding your movement restricted to the four walls of your house. The restlessness of having to live apart from your loved ones and your closest friends. The past year has been heartbreaking for everyone. With the pandemic wreaking havoc and social distancing norms forcing people to …
With hard seltzer flooding the market and bourbon taking over our TikTok feeds, their combined popularity only continues to rise. But not until now had we ever seen the two beverages mixed together. Michigan’s New Holland Brewing Co. has just unleashed Dragon’s Share, a line of bourbon-barrel-aged hard seltzers. “Aged in freshly dumped bourbon barrels, …
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