How Scotch Whisky Distilleries Celebrate Bicentennial Anniversary
It’s hard to imagine a time when whisky was treated like n illegal drug. Its making was considered a violation of English laws and Scotch whisky was an underground business. However, King George IV was a notorious whisky fan. During a tour of Scotland, he was impressed by its whisky distillers and introduced the Excise […]
Six Scotch Whiskies Turn Two Hundred
Among 167 distilleries that were registered in 1824, the year licensed distilling became legal, only six distilleries remain. These survivors are Glenlivet, Macallan, Fettercairn, Miltonduff, Cardhu, and Balmenach. These Scotch whiskies have earned their time. This is the first of two reports that will present their celebration campaigns. The Macallan – Scotch Whiskies Founded by […]
Chivas Brothers Partners With Sake Brewery Masuizumi
The Japanese sake brewery Masuizumi has collaborated with the blended Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal on their 12-year-old ‘spirit drink’ Tangumi Reserve. The expression is a mix of Chivas Brothers whisky and sake. Immediately prior to returning to Scotland, the brand filled ex-Chivas oak casks with sake and then finished a portion of the spirit […]
The Macallan Partners With Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil has partnered with The Macallan for the launch of two editions in its Harmony Collection. To mark The Macallan’s 200th anniversary, the distillery has released two expressions: Harmony Vibrant Oak and Harmony Guardian Oak. Several different types of oak barrels were used in the maturation of Harmony Vibrant Oak, whereas Guardian Oak […]
Johnnie Walker Partners With Netflix’s Squid Game
Squid Game, Netflix’s hit series, is back for season two. As an invitation to Squid Game fans 21+ and whisky enthusiasts alike, Johnnie Walker, Scotch whisky, and Netflix invite you to ‘pick your player’ to celebrate the return. The collaboration with the Squid Game continues a series of partnerships Johnnie Walker began last month at […]
The Dalmore Rolls Out New Cask Curation Series
The Dalmore has released its Cask Curation Series Port Edition, a limited-edition trio of whiskies finished in rare port casks from Symington. According to Dalmore, this collection is the second installment of the Cask Curation Series, which celebrates the artistry and role played by casks sourced from the finest winemakers worldwide. ‘The life a cask […]
The Devil Drinks Oloroso – Best Halloween Whisky
Several spooky whiskies have been put out by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society for Halloween. If you’re into sherried whisky, this might be just what you’re looking for. Hot on the list is Annochmore’s 16 Year Old ‘The Devil Drinks Oloroso’. Notably, this is a whisky distilled in 2006. The whisky spent 13 years in […]