The Chivas Brothers in Speyside, Scotland founded Royal Salute in 1801. The Scotch whisky launched in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in June of 1953 on the day of her coronation. Named after the traditional 21-gun salute, Royal Salute is aged for a minimum of 21 years. This is the …
Debuted in 1997, the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection is hand selected to mature in the highest reaches of the barrelhouse and is made from finest stocks of whiskey and bottled in the smallest of batches. The expressions of the whiskies showcase the Master Distiller’s craftsmanship in selecting grain recipes, …
Hosting a happy hour during the holidays may seem troublesome but don’t over think it! You don’t have to be a chef or mixologist. First thing first is choosing one signature cocktail, for example, the Manhattan. Use 2 ounces of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye that’ll give it some spice, …
This may be the single best present for your whiskey loving friend (or for yourself, we won’t judge!). This wonderful five whisky set is a tour de force of world whiskies featuring highlights from Scotland, the USA, Japan, and Ireland. Every single one of these whiskies is worth your time …
There are few times throughout life where you are presented with the opportunity to taste a 50 year old scotch and fewer still where the price won’t empty your wallet. From the good folks at Master of Malt comes a wonderful tasting set featuring a magnificent 50 year old blended …
Have you ever wanted to compare scotches from the different regions of Scotland? Or know someone who has? Well normally such an undertaking is both difficult and expensive. Buying five bottles of good scotch will cost you hundreds of dollars. Even finding a bar with an excellent scotch selection is …
FAIR Vodka is not only the first vodka to be creating using Quinoa, but it also the first to be produced using Fair Trade certified ingredients. Their company believes in treating all people fairly by treating everyone involved in the process of making their vodka equally. Their vision has taken …
anCnoc (pronounced a-noc) has announced the second release of their most exclusive bottling of the balanced and full-bodied 35-year-old Premium Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Distillery manager Gordon Bruce and master blender Stuart Harvey put in effort to create a unique dram that still retains its youthful edge with notes of …
Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid in Scotland, The Macallan is one of the worlds most appreciated and awarded single malt whiskies. Reid’s obsession with quality was the common thread that runs through the history of The Macallan. The distillery is surrounded by 150-hectare estate, with Easter Elchies House, the …
Most spirits are bottled at 80-90 proof. This is true for most Jack Daniel’s whiskey as well as almost every other brand in the USA. This offers a sweet spot for being great for both sipping and mixing into cocktails, while allowing the distillery to dilute their product with water …
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In 1864, George Willsher, a nonconformist of sorts, took a risk. He conjured up Black Bull in a blending room at his grocery and spirits store in Dundee. The formula was high strength and high content malt blend that was bold and different. Today Black Bull is proud to still be …