The House of Suntory is now celebrating its 100th anniversary of whisky innovation: a major milestone not only for Suntory’s history, but for Japanese spirits culture and World Whisky. Suntory is not just a global drinks conglomerate, but also the founding company of the Japanese whisky industry, one of the five major regions of whisky-making …
By Richard Thomas When I broke into whiskey journalism, Irish Whiskey was on the cusp of its renaissance. The number of distilleries in Ireland had increased just a few years before from three distilleries to four. Since then, the count has increased ten fold. Nowhere has that distillery building boom been more in evidence than …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ A few years ago, the folks in Lynchburg, Tennessee decided to do a special release of their relatively new rye whiskey (after a series of teaser releases, the flagship JD Rye came out in 2017) by taking it cask strength and single barrel. That was apparently well enough received that …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Diageo’s Orphan Barrel line, which in practice is built around sourcing middle and ultra-aged whiskeys drawn from their worldwide portfolio specifically for the American market, has released its first-ever rye whiskey. Because Orphan Barrel has been around for a decade, its an interesting choice to do so now. The whiskey …
Created in 2017, the Method and Madness brand is dedicated to exploring new mash bills, distillation techniques, and wood finishes in the world of Irish whiskey. The micro-distillery serves as a blank copper canvas of innovation and experimentation at Midleton where whiskey masters and apprentices come together to develop curious and intriguing liquids to showcase …
Redbreast Irish Whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers at its world-renowned Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork, is excited to announce the release of its highly anticipated sixth edition in the Dream Cask series, Redbreast Dream Cask Port to Port Edition. Designed and crafted by Master Blender, Billy Leighton, this limited-edition 27-year-old single pot still Irish whiskey …
The Glendronach has announced its Cask Strength Batch 12 Single Malt, carrying forth the legacy of distillery founder James Allardice since 1826, marrying Highland spirit to Spanish oak. This twelfth batch of The GlenDronach Cask Strength is a richly sherried Highland Single Malt, matured slowly in fine Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía …
Jack Daniel’s has introduced Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey as the newest member of its Single Barrel Collection. Available now across the U.S., Jack Daniel’s Barrel Proof Rye is bottled straight from the barrel and offered at proof points ranging between 125 and 145. Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey has a grain bill …
In the world of spirits and alcohol production, the quality of the equipment and machinery used can make all the difference. The top-quality spirits in https://www.lochlomondwhiskies.com/ or any other distilleries are the result of carefully crafted processes that start with top-quality equipment. The distillery industry has seen a consistent increase in demand for high-quality spirits with …
Whisky, an age-old spirit known for its rich flavors and captivating history, holds a special place in the hearts of many connoisseurs. While most of us are familiar with the smooth taste and distinct aroma of this iconic beverage, several lesser-known things about it are bound to surprise and fascinate even the most discerning whisky …
