Glenfiddich has announced an unusual series of experimental single malt whiskies. Experimental is not usually a concept whisky drinkers would associate with single malts, given many distilleries have produced the same single malt for centuries. Not so for Glenfiddich. The family-owned and operated distillery, in Speyside, Scotland, has been distilling whisky for five generations, a […]
Single Malt Whisky
Limeburner’s Australian Whisky
Great Southern Distilling Company was established by lawyer turned distiller, Cameron Syme in 2004. Cameron turned his passion for whisky into a commercial reality after 16 years of research. In 2013 the company’s flagship brand Limeburners Whisky was recognised as a ‘front runner of world whisky’ by leading UK journalist Dominic Roskrow. In 2015, Limeburners […]
Lagavulin launches 8 Year Old whisky to mark 200th anniversary
Famous Islay Scotch whisky Lagavulin is celebrating its 200 years of production with the launch of a special, limited edition eight-year-old expression, which will be available in Australia. Everyone that knows Islay whisky knows that Lagavulin is famous for its smoky aromas and complex aromas. The tasting notes for the new Lagavulin 8 year […]
Tasmanian Whisky
It was Tasmanian whisky industry founder Bill Lark who in 1992 resurrected the Tasmanian distillery industry after it had been dormant since the early 1900s. At one time more than a century ago there had been eight distilleries in the Hobart area. Lark lobbied to have laws amended to allow the legal distilling of spirits […]
Balvenie Tun Scotch Whisky explained
As a matter of differentiation from other Single Malts, The Balvenie has has always had a focus on quality and craftsmanship. Although The Balvenie is one of Scotland’s larger distilleries, there are no mass production techniques in use. Everything is done rather laboriously. For example, The Balvenie continues the maintenance of the distillery’s malting floor […]
What Makes The Macallan the Most Valued Whisky in the World?
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 […]
Ardbeg Dark Cove Released in Australia
Ardbeg will release their 2016 Ardbeg Day Limited Edition bottle on 1 June 2016. The initial release notes are as follows: “Its colour is that of copper stills in moonlight. Its nose – dark chocolate, rich treacle toffee and distant bonfires – betrays a secret: a clandestine meeting of Ardbeg matured in ex-Bourbon casks and […]
Glenmorangie Milsean Wins Limited Release Whisky of the Year Award
Glenmorangie Milsean Private Edition has won the 2016 International Whisky Competition (IWC) Gold Medal Award for limited release whisky of the year. The Glenmorangie Private Edition range features a special release each year that showcases the intriguing qualities of extra maturation…which in the whisky world refers to additional ageing in old wine barrels. Award winning Master Distiller […]