Friday, November 14, 2014

Glenfiddich reproduces original 1963 whisky


The Spirits Business
Glenfiddich reproduces original 1963 whisky
Glenfiddich 'The Original' is a close reproduction of the Glenfiddich Straight Malt, the first single malt whisky to be distributed and marketed worldwide.

FNB Whisky Live Festival kicks off in Joburg (audio)

FNB Whisky Live Festival kicks off in Joburg (audio)
Displayed in a large crystal decanter, the unique whisky was sold for US$628 205 (about R6 million) at a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong earlier this ...

Surry Hills pub The Clock entices whisky lovers with samples of some of the world's tastiest blends


The Daily Telegraph
Surry Hills pub The Clock entices whisky lovers with samples of some of the world's tastiest blends
Since its launch in September, The Clock's Whisky Room has become a haven for fine liquor with more than 100 bottles of the world's best alcohol ...

2014 Big Smoke Sunday Seminars—Canadian Accents

2014 Big Smoke Sunday Seminars—Canadian Accents
While Bourbons are known for their sweetness and rye whiskey tends to pack a bit of spiciness, the commonality of Canadian whiskies, the other North ...

Whiskey and political compromise


The Courier-Journal
Whiskey and political compromise
President Obama's recent statement that he would “enjoy having a Kentucky bourbon with Mitch McConnell” raised eyebrows, brought forth a few ...

Distilled: Templeton Rye proves ignorance is bliss with whiskey sometimes


Columbus Alive
Distilled: Templeton Rye proves ignorance is bliss with whiskey sometimes
It's rare to have a love/hate relationship with whiskey. OK, maybe it's not that rare, but for me it is. Templeton Rye has easily created such an ...

In excellent spirits: Whiskey tours in Tasmania

In excellent spirits: Whiskey tours in Tasmania
Amid burnished wooden beams, we shared a flight of cask-strength Tasmanian whiskey. An hour later, we emerged into the bright sunlight, blinking.

Hatfields & McCoys settle 150-year-old feud, release new whiskey in Jersey and Florida

Hatfields & McCoys settle 150-year-old feud, release new whiskey in Jersey and Florida
"This whiskey is the first authentic product that is truly worthy of our Hatfield & McCoy names,'' said John T. Hatfield, the bearded, cigar-chomping ...

The Deal With 'White Whiskey'


Business Insider
The Deal With 'White Whiskey'
whiskey aging Jack Daniel's distillery ReutersBottles showing the barrel aging process are seen at the Jack Daniel's distillery in Lynchburg, ...

The rich taste of single malt


Bangkok Post
The rich taste of single malt
Then he recommended the seven steps to enjoy the true taste of single malt Scotch whisky: 1. The quality of the glass. For single malt and whisky, the ...

Syndicate 56/8 and the Art of Solera Blended Scotch


Village Voice (blog)
Syndicate 56/8 and the Art of Solera Blended Scotch
Scotland is synonymous with Single Malt, a drink made with fermented barley from a single distillery. But this particular style of whisky, highly revered ...

Taiwan is a happy hunting ground for Scotch whisky producers

Taiwan is a happy hunting ground for Scotch whisky producers
THE importance of Taiwan as a market for Scotch whisky is perhaps, in an Asian context, overshadowed at times these days by the understandable ...

SIA Scotch Whisky Debuts After Successful Kickstarter Campaign

SIA Scotch Whisky Debuts After Successful Kickstarter Campaign
The recipient of a 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal, SIA is a blend of Speyside, Highlands and Islay malts, created by ...

Review: Menu makeover shows bourbon bar The Oak is mellowing

Review: Menu makeover shows bourbon bar The Oak is mellowing
On the wall behind the bar, to the right of a double row of liquor bottles, a chalkboard lists the premium and small batch bourbons that occupy the top ...

Bourbon for breakfast?


NOW Magazine
Bourbon for breakfast?
There will be tastings, competitions, and all manner of bourbon-infused edibles on offer. If that doesn't whet your appetite for some Yankee hard bar, ...

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon fanatics camp out for latest release

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon fanatics camp out for latest release
Bourbon lovers showed their dedication overnight by camping out in the cold. The group gathered at a liquor store in Huntsville to get their hands on ...