Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Moray can fulfil its economic potential

The River Spey runs through it, providing clean, pure water for the whisky that is exported to every corner of the world from Speyside's 84 distilleries, including Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Macallan and Benromach.

A legal legacy of moonshine

Moonshine, whiskey distilled deep in the woods under the protective cloak of darkness, is as much a part of North Carolina history as the Wright Brothers' first flight.

Juice

Renewed commitment to craftsmanship continues to course through the world of cocktails, beer, and fine spirits.

Let's Get Drunk! The Healthiest Ways To Drink Alcohol


Let's Get Drunk! The Healthiest Ways To Drink Alcohol

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Drinking alcohol regularly and living a healthy lifestyle may almost seem impossible. If you find yourself wondering what the healthiest way to drink is, this is how. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
Let’s face it, it’s hard seeing the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise when we’re always going out for some drinks with friends. Beer is filling and full of carbs, mixed drinks are too sugary, and wine… well, these are nights of debauchery. How can we drink our alcohol and have flat stomachs too?

Uniquely Detroit: Two James Spirits

 For the first time since prohibition, Detroit is home to a distillery. Here's your chance to go inside it.

'Dallas' Toasts Larry Hagman with JR Ewing's Own Bourbon


Dallas Morning News
'Dallas' Toasts Larry Hagman with JR Ewing's Own Bourbon
TNT is toasting the late Larry Hagman and the ruthless Texas oil tycoon he played on nighttime soap “Dallas” with J.R. Ewing Bourbon. Bourbon was ...

If You Love Bourbon, Chances Are You Love Ed Foote


Louisville.com
If You Love Bourbon, Chances Are You Love Ed Foote
Foote is best known for his famous wheated bourbons, known to bourbon ... Foote wasn't part of one of the original bourbon distilling families. Instead ...

Bourbon Trail event supports Old Friends

Bourbon Trail event supports Old Friends
The 6th annual "Old Friends Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail" dinner and bourbon-tasting will be Saturday at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel in Louisville.

Fare Deals: Discounts on Rhine, Danube river trips


Toronto Star
Fare Deals: Discounts on Rhine, Danube river trips
Prices for the four-night train trip through Scotland start at $6,800 per person in a twin cabin and include private distillery tours and whisky tastings at ...

Pernod reacts to disappointing first half


The Drinks Business
Pernod reacts to disappointing first half
Of its top 14 brands, both Chivas Regal whisky and Martell Cognac suffered in particular for their heavy exposure to the Chinese market. Chivas' claim ...

Cutty Sark to show off new Prohibition Edition at IAADFS


MoodieReport
Cutty Sark to show off new Prohibition Edition at IAADFS
Cutty Sark is honouring its “legacy of a rebellious spirit” with the launch of Prohibition Edition, a permanent addition to the whisky brand's core range.

AD Rattray releases single malt Cask Islay


The Spirits Business
AD Rattray releases single malt Cask Islay
AD Rattray has added a new small batch, single malt Scotch whisky to its portfolio called Cask Islay. Cask-Islay-Scotch-Whisky. AD Ratrray has ...

New Lakes Distillery to use water from River Derwent


NW Evening Mail
New Lakes Distillery to use water from River Derwent
The former Victorian model farm will house the first new whisky distillery in Cumbria for over 100 years. Work is due to get underway this month on The ...

New Torabhaig malt whisky distillery planned for Isle of Skye

New Torabhaig malt whisky distillery planned for Isle of Skye
Construction work could begin in early summer, with whisky set to be ... and we believe that Torabhaig will be a valuable contribution both to whisky ...

Diageo sees UK membership of EU as tonic

Diageo sees UK membership of EU as tonic
The UK is Diageo's biggest production centre and the company is Scotland's top manufacturing exporter, thanks to whiskies such as Johnnie Walker, ...

The Wine and Cheese Place: Rare Whiskey/Whisky

The Wine and Cheese Place: Rare Whiskey/Whisky
The Wine and Cheese Place Paul Hayden
Looking for some rare whiskey....along with many other people.... Jefferson 25 Year Old Straight Rye...$134.99; Jefferson 25 Year Old Bourbon.

Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Lukas Liquor St. Louis
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Rare Limited Release Back in Stock Lukas Liquor Superstore Jefferson's Ocean "Aged at Sea" Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch Batch #14 ...

Old Grand-Dad Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (80 proof) | AlcoholReviews.com

Old Grand-Dad Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (80 proof) | AlcoholReviews.com
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Don't let the orange and gold retro label fool you—at $22 for a 1.75 liter handle, Old Grand-Dad is a grand bargain. It is a Bourbon with a higher rye ...

Unique Whiskey and Beer Dinners on the Docket for Next Week | Bites | Nashville Scene

Unique Whiskey and Beer Dinners on the Docket for Next Week | Bites | Nashville Scene
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Two dinners coming up next week — one featuring George Dickel whiskey, and one showcasing Chimay beers from Belgium — could prove to be fun ...

Sku's Recent Eats: Our Newest Release: Really Old Whiskey!

Sku's Recent Eats: Our Newest Release: Really Old Whiskey!
Many of you may remember some of my early forays into whiskey marketing including Sku's Great Grandpappy's Down Home Real California Sippin' ...

Colorado's TINCUP Whiskey Packaging – Via NY's Stranger & Stranger

Colorado's TINCUP Whiskey Packaging – Via NY's Stranger & Stranger - The Denver Egotist
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TINCUP is a brand-new American whiskey that comes from old Colorado mining country. For inspiration, package designers at Stranger & Stranger ...

Irish to the Core at The Dead Rabbit!


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Irish to the Core at The Dead Rabbit!
We tasted Boru Vodka, Brady's Irish Cream, Celtic Honey Liqueur, Clontarf 1014 Irish Whiskey, and Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey.

Jameson Irish Whiskey brings St Patrick's day celebration to Kenya


The Standard Digital News
Jameson Irish Whiskey brings St Patrick's day celebration to Kenya
JAMESON Irish Whiskey Kenya is proud to present the 2nd annual St. Patrick's Live Party on Saturday, 15th March 2014 at the Carnivore Grounds ...

Hot dog! It's gourmet wieners, whiskey, and craft beer at North Olmsted's new Whiskey Dogg

Hot dog! It's gourmet wieners, whiskey, and craft beer at North Olmsted's new Whiskey Dogg
A joint venture with business partner Joe Longo, Whiskey Dogg opened just last month in North Olmsted where The 2nd Floor Lounge operated ...

Davis Square Whiskey Bar Named One of America's Best

Davis Square Whiskey Bar Named One of America's Best
The Saloon in Somerville's Davis Square recently made Thrillist's list of the best 21 whiskey bars in America. The bars weren't ranked but the Saloon ...

Bluegrass band launches whiskey that's in its 'Wheelhouse'

Bluegrass band launches whiskey that's in its 'Wheelhouse'
The band launched its own Wheelhouse Whiskey, crafted and bottled by Yahara Bay, in December 2013, and has been rolling it out in southern ...

What made this connoisseur rent a second apartment? A 2000-bottle whisky collection


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What made this connoisseur rent a second apartment? A 2000-bottle whisky collection
Japan is now the world's second-largest distiller of single-malt whisky. Japanese-made whiskies have also, of late, been winning top honours at world ...