The Whisky Exchange “Our Top 10 Whiskies for September” – Scotch Whisky News
September 29th, 2018
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New edition of Malt Whisky Yearbook – Whisky News
September 26th, 2018
New edition of Malt Whisky Yearbook
The Distillery Section completely revised with all the latest news
New exciting articles by distinguished writers such as Charles MacLean, Gavin D Smith, Neil Ridley, Jonny McCormick, Joel Harrison, Becky Paskin, Ian Buxton and Ian Wisniewski
Completely new Japanese chapter by Stefan Van Eycken
More than 250 tasting notes, including Japanese malts and independent bottlings
New feature – Whisky, the way I see it
A listing of more than 150 of the world´s greatest whisky shops
The Whisky Year That Was – the most comprehensive summary you´ll find of the news and trends in the industry
All the latest info on bottlings, web sites, books as well as the latest statistics and figures
More than 500 colour photos All in all – the most updated whisky book on the market!
This year covering 526 distilleries around the world!
Published by MagDig Media Ltd.
Publication date; 1 October 2018
Number of pages; 300
ISBN 978-0-9576553-5-5
Recommended retail price in UK; £13.95
Contact; ingvar.ronde@magdig.com
www.maltwhiskyyearbook.com
The Smokehead shop is open for business – Scotch Whisky News
September 25th, 2018
It’s time to make some room in your favourites –
the Smokehead online shop is now open for business.
Big fan of the brass-necked flavour of Smokehead? Or perhaps you prefer to charge your glass with Smokehead High Voltage? Whatever the case, we’re now able to bring the boldness straight to you.
The Loch Fyne Range – Scotch Whisky News
September 25th, 2018
Here in our workshop on the shores of Loch Fyne we do just one thing, and we do it very well. That’s to know what people like in a whisky. You’ve told us everything we need to know and we’ve heard you, because, like whisky, the skill of listening improves with age.
Personalised Whisky at Loch Fyne Whiskies – Scotch Whisky News
September 24th, 2018
Give the perfect gift with a personalised bottle of whisky. Each of our own Loch Fyne whiskies and liqueurs and a select few other bottles can be engraved with a personal message to add that special touch to your gift. Whatever the occasion, say it with whisky!
Bartels Whisky “Enjoy 10% off online over the weekend” – Scotch Whisky News
September 22nd, 2018
ENJOY 10% OFF ANY BOTTLE ONLINE OVER THE WEEKEND.
http://www.bartelswhisky.com/shop-whisky/
Please use code ‘sep10’ at the checkout.
See some of our bottling’s that might take your fancy below.
BUNNAHABHAIN 1991
BRUICHLADDICH 2005
GLEN ORD 2010
IMAGES OF ISLAY – AGED 16 YEARS
THE BIG B – TENNESSEE BOURBON
AGED 13 YEARS
Bartels Whisky
4 The Old Glebe
Loughborough, Lec LE12 8LB
United Kingdom
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Whisk(e)y News From Park Ave Liquor Shop #NYC – Whisky News
September 20th, 2018
New Arrivals on our
Whisk(e)y wall.
As the rain pours down here in NYC – we remembered that our favorite thing about water is how it can expand the nuances of whisk(e)y. Then when we realized it has been awhile since we told you about some new arrivals. So – Happy reading and hopefully…ordering:)
Please contact us with any questions you might have.
Note – We will be closed Wednesday, September 19th in observance of Yom Kippur.
Cheers!
Jonathan, Marlon & Eric
The Park Avenue Liquor Shop
270 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-685-2442
jonathan@parkaveliquor.com
whiskyconn@gmail.com
eric@parkaveliquor.com
www.parkaveliquor.com
Glenrothes ~ ‘Whisky Maker’s Cut’
Matured only in first fill sherry seasoned oak casks, and bottled at natural color at a strength selected by our Master Whisky Maker. Creamy vanilla, orange peel and nutmeg character.
Aroma: Resinous, candied peel and fresh oak notes.
Taste: Rich, spicy, creamy vanilla and orange peel.
Finish: Long, fruity, orange peel notes with a hint of nutmeg.
PRICE: $88/btl
’08 Ardmore by Mossburn: No. 6
“This is a 9 year old Ardmore single malt, independently bottled by Mossburn, owners of the Torabhaig distillery on the Isle of Skye (its own whisky is waiting to come of age, in case you were wondering).”
Nose: Freshly baked pretzels, cedar, dry smoke.
Palate: Lemon drizzle cake, milky coffee, earthy peat and peppercorn.
Finish: Waves of vanilla and a floral, oak smoke.”
PRICE: $71
Pinhook 2018 Bourbon release
Each fall, Pinhook releases a new bourbon connected to a promising young thoroughbred horse. The whiskey in each release is the best expression of their barrels at that moment in time. They blend and proof each release to be as unique as the horse on the label. The result is an annual vintage of Pinhook Bourbon that become instant collectibles. While it is impossible to know if the horse on the bottle will go all the way to the Kentucky Derby, there is no gamble on the quality of what’s inside. “Bourbon Country” is the 8th release. It’s been aged more than 3 years at Castle and Key Distillery in Millville, KY . Notes: A vibrant burst of ripe pear and baked apricot up front seamlessly give way to toffee, dates, and vanilla bean. A lingering and lifting finish of cinnamon, cedar, and peppercorn round out this complex, and exceptionally balanced expression.
PRICE: $55/btl
Boone County Distilling Co. 12 Year Old
“Boone County, once the largest producer of bourbon in Kentucky, has resurrected local distilling under the name Boone County Distilling Company and the launch of “Eighteen 33″- a 12 year-old straight bourbon whiskey. It has been profiled as rich and full bodied in the mouth with an almost everlasting finish, notes of aged oak, vanilla, caramel, and a hint of cinnamon.”
PRICE: $75
Corsair Ryemageddon
Corsair Ryemageddon American Rye Whiskey is distilled from a mash of 80% malted rye grains and 20% chocolate rye grains. After the grains have been harvested by local farmers, they are mashed and fermented before being twice distilled, first through an antique wash still and then again through a 240-gallon copper-pot still. It has an aroma of milk chocolate and peanut butter, along with notes of fresh rye toast, baking spices and buttered bread on the palate. The flavors lead gently to a warming finish with a touch of fruit, butter and vanilla.
PRICE: $53/btl
Matsui Whisky by Matsui-Shuzo The Kurayoshi 1910 Sherry Cask
Matsui Shuzo is known in Japan as both a sake brewery and shochu distillery. While the juice in Kurayoshi is 100% malted barley, the spirits themselves have been sourced from distilleries around Scotland before making their journey to Japan, where they are blended with Japanese-distilled malted barley then aged (3-18 years).
Nose: Walnuts and chocolate peanuts, with a touch of cranberry.
Palate: Sultana and honeyed bread, with a lingering touch of ground ginger.
Finish: Crunchy brown sugar, stewed pears and blueberries.
PRICE: $82
Due to ever-changing inventory, we cannot guarantee bottle availability. We are not responsible for any typographical errors or the New York Giants ‘revamped’ Offensive Line. Please contact the store with any questions.
The Park Avenue Liquor Shop | 212-685-2442 | 212-689-6247 | parkaveliquor.com
Bunnahabhain Moine Bordeaux Red Wine Cask at Milroys of Soho – Scotch Whisky News
September 14th, 2018
Bunnahabhain Moine Bordeaux Red Wine Cask, 58.1%
Limited stocks
For the first time Bunnahabhain have fully matured their whisky in red wine casks from the famed region of Bordeaux. Not only this but this new limited release is also peated, which has created a wonderful combination of sweetness, spice and smoke. A cask strength delight that we’d be sure to recommend to any whisky lover.
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Westward American Single Malt Whiskey to Join Distill Ventures Portfolio – American Whiskey News
September 12th, 2018
Westward American Single Malt Whiskey to Join Distill Ventures Portfolio
Award-winning leader in rapidly growing American single malt whiskey category joins with Diageo-backed accelerator, Distill Ventures
Westward American Single Malt is a celebration of the American pioneer spirit, inspired by the best of the American craft beer and whiskey traditions. Brewed and distilled using locally malted Pacific Northwest barley and ale yeast, perfected by years of maturation at the distillery’s rack house, and mingled in small batches, Westward is the culmination of a quest to produce a whiskey that embodies the spirit of the Pacific Northwest and draws inspiration from Oregon’s deeply-rooted craft brewing culture.
Founder Christian Krogstad began distilling American single malt whiskey when he founded House Spirits Distillery nearly 15 years ago. A promising North American whiskey category, American single malts grew 131% from 2014-2017, according to IWSR. In 2015, under the direction of CEO and Co-Owner Thomas Mooney, Westward became the largest independent distiller of American single malt whiskey when it built its new Portland, Oregon distillery. On a typical day, the distillery team brews 3,000 gallons of pale ale whiskey wash, which is double-pot distilled to produce enough whiskey to fill five to six new barrels of Westward American Single Malt whiskey.
The investment by Diageo through Distill Ventures includes both the current distillery in Portland and the Westward American Single Malt brand and inventory. Enabling capacity expansion of nearly 40 percent next year, the investment will allow the Westward brand to continue to meet growing demand using only whiskey that is produced from scratch at its Portland facility, as it has done from the start.
Founded in London in 2013, Distill Ventures is the world’s first accelerator dedicated to spirits, with the mission to support entrepreneurs on their quest to establishing and scaling brands for future generations of consumers. The company is active in both traditional spirits categories and emerging drinks categories across Europe, Asia and, for the past two years, North America. As is customary with all companies that work with Distill Ventures, the founders and current investors of Westward whiskey will retain majority ownership and continue to run the business independently as the company continues to expand and introduce the brand to a broader global audience.
Thomas Mooney, CEO and Co-Owner of Westward American Single Malt whiskey, said: “We are thrilled to bring our Westward American Single Malt whiskey into the Distill Ventures family, an exciting and logical next step as we expand our brand across the United States and into export markets around the world. This strategic partnership with Distill Ventures and Diageo brings deep production expertise, an enhanced route to market, and the capital that we need to realize the full potential of our Westward American Single Malt whiskey program.”
Gonzalo de la Pezuela, Managing Director, Distill Ventures North America added “The Distill Ventures model offers the best entrepreneurs the opportunity to scale and grow their businesses independently with specialized acceleration resources on a global basis. Our team is deeply committed to working with strong founders like Westward’s Thomas Mooney and Christian Krogstad, who deliver on innovation and excel at brand building. Westward American Single Malt whiskey is an unparalleled spirit that perfectly delivers on the vision of placing a US brand amongst the world’s most coveted single malts.
Eugene Khabensky, Ventures Director, Diageo, said: “As a global spirits leader, we are thrilled when a high quality brand like Westward joins the Distill Ventures family. As a company built from founder-led brands, we are excited to support two great new entrepreneurs, Thomas Mooney and Christian Krogstad, as they accelerate Westward to the next level. We believe this brand has the potential to thrive in the emerging American Single Malt whiskey category.”
Thomas Mooney, CEO and Co-Owner of Westward American Single Malt whiskey
Christian Krogstad, Founder of Westward American Single Malt whiskey
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The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak 2018 at Loch Fyne Whiskies – Scotch Whisky News
September 11th, 2018
The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak 2018
This is the modern interpretation of the Macallan style for which the distillery is so well known – refined, rich, and rounded with plenty of sherry cask influence. Very definitely a dram to be enjoyed with friends. Fresh fruit salad and cloves on the nose, dark fruits, Christmas cake and rich almonds emerging in the palate, before stewed apples and sweet prunes in the finish.
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