Thursday, April 10, 2014

Searching for Sazeracs in New Orleans


Kansas City Star
Searching for Sazeracs in New Orleans
That may be why I can be a bit of a grump when I order my Sazerac — I don't appreciate the sweet corniness of bourbon in a drink that is otherwise, ...

Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark upgrading visitors centers


Lexington Herald Leader
Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark upgrading visitors centers
Maker's Mark also recently unveiled a Dale Chihuly artglass installation on the visitors tour inside a bourbon warehouse. Maker's Mark is already ...

Booze Squibs: Angel's Envy Bourbon Won't Share


Crave Online
Booze Squibs: Angel's Envy Bourbon Won't Share
The terminology obviously inspired the name for this new Angel's Envy Kentucky Bourbon from Lincoln Henderson. It is undeniably a craftsman ...

Recollections Of Jameson, Brought To You By Jameson


The Awl
Recollections Of Jameson, Brought To You By Jameson
Edith: John, do you like Jameson? John: Why, hello Edith. I have heard of Jameson Irish Whiskey as a matter of fact. And yes, I do enjoy it. How about ...

Will Johnnie Walker's new label be scotched?

Will Johnnie Walker's new label be scotched?
It has entered into endorsements in the past for, for instance, Eddie Bauer, Rolex, Land Rover, and, most significantly here, Scotch whisky distiller ...

O-I INVESTS MORE THAN 30 MILLION EUROS IN ALLOA TO SUPPORT SCOTTISH SPIRITS ...


BBC News
O-I INVESTS MORE THAN 30 MILLION EUROS IN ALLOA TO SUPPORT SCOTTISH SPIRITS ...
... officials, the company highlighted the plant's upgraded capabilities to better serve the Scotch whisky industry and other drinks businesses.

A Wee Dram of Glenfiddich


Salt Lake City Weekly
A Wee Dram of Glenfiddich
To be honest, I'm not much of a Scotch whisky drinker. But that may change. I'm beginning to appreciate the craftsmanship and care that goes into ...

Bacardi Limited CEO Leaves Company


The Grocer
Bacardi Limited CEO Leaves Company
... DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch whisky, GREY GOOSE® vodka and MARTINI® vermouth and Italian sparkling wines. Also during his time with Bacardi, ...

Chivas entertains in style


DestinyMan
Chivas entertains in style
Chivas 18 is intended to act as both a cerebral and sensory stimulation for the modern gentleman, reinforcing the complexity of this remarkable whisky ...

Hong Kong Malt Whisky Festival

Hong Kong Malt Whisky Festival
Whisky fans rejoice! The Hong Kong Malt Whisky Festival is the first event of its kind in our city, reflecting the changing attitudes here towards ...

The Balvenie launches Whisky Feed app


The Spirits Business
The Balvenie launches Whisky Feed app
The Balvenie has launched a free whisky app to connect whisky enthusiasts and allow them to share their passion for the category.

Whisky sheds its image as an old man's drink

Whisky sheds its image as an old man's drink
Images of old men in suits, leisurely puffing away on cigars in front of an open fireplace hover in my mind as I make my way to the Scotch Malt Whisky ...

Monster Mashes Meet Cigar Sensations

Monster Mashes Meet Cigar Sensations
The whiskey choices represent: a new branding from a familiar company with very old spirit stores; a meddling of sour mash that pushes the upper ...

In Bars and in Books, American Whiskey Is on the Rise

In Bars and in Books, American Whiskey Is on the Rise
And just as the American whiskey industry seems to be collectively tapping into nostalgia, and bourbon sales continue to rise, publishers are stepping ...

No Whiskey Shortage In Omaha: Local Distillery Barrels First Batch Since Prohibition

No Whiskey Shortage In Omaha: Local Distillery Barrels First Batch Since Prohibition
OMAHA (kptm) - There is a growing national shortage of whiskey, but one Omaha man is trying to make sure there's a good supply here.

Brown-Forman eyes acquisition of Whyte & Mackay whisky business


Scotsman
Brown-Forman eyes acquisition of Whyte & Mackay whisky business
Indian alcoholic beverages company United Spirits plans to sell its ... concerns that Diageo's acquisition may have impact on UK whiskey prices.

Tomatin to launch first Cù Bòcan limited edition


The Spirits Business
Tomatin to launch first Cù Bòcan limited edition
A rare 1989 vintage of Cù Bòcan Scotch has been vatted from three “forgotten” peated whisky barrels at the Tomatin Distillery and released as a ...

On the rocks: Why not add water to whisky?


The Times (subscription)
On the rocks: Why not add water to whisky?
If I could knock one drinks myth on the head it would be this: adding water to Scotch whisky is wrong. Far from dumbing a whisky down, a judiciously

Ready in a hop, skip and a jump: new micro-distillery nears completion


Herald Scotland
Ready in a hop, skip and a jump: new micro-distillery nears completion
A new micro-distillery in Speyside which will produce and bottle its whisky on-site using ingredients grown in the area is nearing completion ahead of ..

West Marton cancer sufferer auctions off malt whisky collection


Craven Herald
West Marton cancer sufferer auctions off malt whisky collection
Whisky enthusiast Richard Ednay is to auction his collection of Scottish malts to raise cash to help fund a charity which supports cancer sufferers.

David Beckham attacked by charity over Diageo whisky deal

David Beckham attacked by charity over Diageo whisky deal
Alcohol Concern has attacked David Beckham for teaming up with Diageo to launch a single grain Scotch whisky because “it will send a confusing ...

El Celler de Can Roca to host whisky dinner for US$10000 a head

El Celler de Can Roca to host whisky dinner for US$10000 a head
MADRID, April 9 — Whisky maker The Macallan has teamed up with the Spanish restaurant that currently holds the title of best in the world, El Celler ...

Scotch whisky, a longtime favorite beverage

Scotch whisky, a longtime favorite beverage
Scotch whisky is obtained primarily from barley from East Anglia, England, since Scotland cannot produce enough barley for its distilling purposes.

Gourmet Pigs: New Cocktails and Western Whiskey Menu at Bigfoot Lodge in Los Feliz

Gourmet Pigs: New Cocktails and Western Whiskey Menu at Bigfoot Lodge in Los Feliz
Gourmet Pigs gourmetpigs
On Top of Old Smokey made Bainbridge organic whiskey out of Washington, honey, citrus juices, and "forest fire" which is a sprig or rosemary which ...

Whiskey Bean Cocktail Recipe Ruffled

Whiskey Bean Cocktail Recipe Ruffled
Ruffled Ashley
I don't know about you, but I certainly have my afternoon mapped out after taking a peek at this DIY Whiskey Bean Cocktail put together by Shindig ...

Web's Best: Recipes with Whiskey | Cool Material

Web's Best: Recipes with Whiskey | Cool Material
Cool Material Mike Newman
Whiskey isn't just for sipping after a long day at the office. If you want to incorporate more of it into your day (who wouldn't?), consider getting creative ...

New Irish whiskey Uisce Beatha launches in UK

New Irish whiskey Uisce Beatha launches in UK
New Irish whiskey brand Uisce Beatha Real Irish Whiskey is to become available in the UK following an exclusive distribution deal with Cellar Trends.

Dry 85, the new Annapolis whiskey bar

Dry 85, the new Annapolis whiskey bar
This past weekend, I was in Annapolis, looking for a girls' night with my sister and a friend. My friend suggested we try “the new whiskey bar.”.

Why You Should Drink Cheap Whiskey

Why You Should Drink Cheap Whiskey
Stephen Yorsz, the bartender and co-owner of NYC's Leave Rochelle Out of It, will not deny you a pricey cult whiskey -- but he will question whether ...

La Vista's Cut Spike whiskey grabs highest honor at worldwide contest

La Vista's Cut Spike whiskey grabs highest honor at worldwide contest
La Vista's Cut Spike Distillery, the sister company of Lucky Bucket Brewing, won a double gold medal for its single malt whiskey at the San Francisco ...