The history of The Macallan can be traced back to the early 19th century in Scotland, where a local farmer and teacher named Alexander Reid distilled surplus barley during the winter months. In 1824 Reid turned his winter hobby into a profession and purchased 8 acres of land from the Earl of Seafield and established […]
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William Larue Weller Bourbon Tasting Notes
This is one of those chase bourbons that most people will never get a chance to try at non-secondary market prices. I wondered if this bourbon would stand up to the hype. It stood up and then some. From the first sniff to the finish, this was a really good bourbon. Nose With the first […]
Review of George T Stagg by Darrell Martin
Last week I sat down and reviewed the 2014 Sazerac Rye 18 Year and so I felt it was appropriate to turn to another item in the 2014 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection offerings, the George T. Stagg. The 2014 Stagg was composed of barrels aged no less than 16 years and bottle uncut and un-chill filtered […]
NEW Laphroaig Lore Launches in Australia
Since 1815, each Laphroaig Distillery Manager has been the custodian of the craft to make the richest single malt in the world. Over the years, each has passed on their skills and traditions to the next generation to continue this legacy. To honour this passing of knowledge, the Laphroaig Distillery Manager John Campbell has created […]
NEW Rolling Stones Tequila from Jose Cuervo
Jose Cuervo tequilas mark 1972 Rolling Stones Exile on Main Street Tour Jose Cuervo will release two limited edition tequila bottlings of Especial and Reserva de la Familia – entitled Jose Cuervo The Rolling Stones Tour Pick – to celebrate the pivotal role Jose Cuervo played in fuelling The Rolling Stones’ notorious 1972 North American […]
West Winds Gin Releases 1st Barrel Aged Gin
West Winds Gin from Margaret River South of Perth in Western Australia are set to release their first ever barrel aged gin this Winter 2016. The first barrel aged expression to be released is the Maidenii Voyage. The name plays on the concept of “maiden voyage” and has been created in tandem with Australian Vermouth […]
June 2016 Bourbon Whiskey Releases
Booker’s Rye -136.2 Proof – Aged 13 Years – 8000-9000 bottles Four Roses “Elliott’s Select” Limited Edition Single Barrel -100-120 Proof depending on barrel – 14 years old – 10,224 bottles – Available mid-June – OESK Jack Daniel’s-103 barrel entry proof Jefferson’s Reserve Twin Wood: Old Rum Cask Finish -90.2 […]
Drake Launches Viriginia Black Decadent Ameican Whiskey
Rap star, song writer and actor Drake has officially launched his Virginia Black whiskey brand, made in collaboration with Brent Hocking, the creator of P. Diddy’s DeLeon Tequila. Hinting that more is to come under the Virginia Black label, the Canadian rapper Drake said the whiskey is “the first in a line of decadent expressions”. Virginia […]