“I’ve always been fascinated by the distinct favour profiles that distilleries from each of the four corners of Scotland offer, and what they individually add to our whiskies. The Johnnie Walker Black Label Origin Series gives us the opportunity to take people on a guided tour of the whisky producing regions, with each edition delving […]
Blended Scotch Whisky
Highland Queen Blended Scotch Wins Gold Awards
A Highland Queen blended Scotch whisky has struck gold. It impressed the judging panels at two internationally acclaimed industry awards ceremonies – the International Spirits Challenge and The Scotch Whisky Masters. Highland Queen Sherry Cask Finish, which has been extra-matured in the specially selected Spanish sherry casks for a minimum of nine months, won the […]
NEW Chivas Regal Chivas XV is marrying the worlds of Scotch and Cognac
Chivas Regal is marrying the worlds of Scotch and Cognac with new ‘disruptive, contemporary’ blended whisky, Chivas XV. For a contemporary’ twist, Chivas XV has been finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks. Chivas XV is a 15-year-old blend of Scotch whiskies that has been finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks for a ‘rich, refined and velvety’ […]
2018 International Whisky Competition Official Results
2018 International Whisky Competition® Official Results, Awards, Scores and Winners International Whisky Competition Committee, Las Vegas, NV USA, Thursday, June 7, 2018, www.whiskycompetition.com 2018 INTERNATIONAL WHISKY COMPETITION® OFFICIAL RESULTS The 2018 International Whisky Competition took place at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas from May 15 to 17, 2018. A professional tasting panel made of […]
Johnnie Walker Unveils Games of Thrones Whisky
Johnnie Walker has teased the release of a new Game of Thrones themed whisky, the Johnnie Walker White Walker edition, this autumn – just as the Northern hemisphere winter is coming. There is no word yet on whether White Walker by Johnnie Walker will be a new recipe. A short twatty trailer was released on […]
Johnnie Walker to introduce Jane Walker Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker looks set to introduce a feminine edition of its Black Label blended Scotch whisky, named the Jane Walker Edition. Jane Walker: The edition is set to feature a female version of its iconic Striding Man According to inside “gossip”, the Jane Walker Edition will be a special bottling of 12-year-old blended whisky Johnnie […]
Johnnie Walker launches new Sherry Cask Finish Blenders Batch
Johnnie Walker has launched the next expression in its experimental Blenders’ Batch range, a Sherry cask-finished blend inspired by Black Label, exclusively for travel retail. Johnnie Walker Blenders Batch Sherry Cask Finish The latest Blenders’ Batch expression is inspired by Johnnie Walker Black Labe. A 12-year-old blend described as ‘a smooth-sipping dark whisky’ with notes […]
Whisky and Ice Cream Anyone?
Making your own ice cream at home is rewarding and fun – and the good news is that whisky can help you produce delicious results. Martine Nouet reports. Marvellous marshmallow: One of Martine Nouet’s star ice cream recipes (Photo: John Paul) It is hard to think of a more summery dessert than ice cream, but […]