The Macallan, one of the world’s most collectable whiskies, has become synonymous with rare, special releases and other small production run bottlings. One of the most recent is The Macallan “M”, composed from seven distinct casks selected after two years of searching through The Macallan’s vast cellars of over 195,000 barrels. Contained …
Like the formidable Rocky Mountains and the bracingly crisp spring water they’re based on, the Spring44 Spirits cast an air of purity even at first glance. Minimalist but elegant, the bottles are graced with simple graphics alluding to their origins- nature. We’ve heard this story before, and couldn’t help recalling the merits …
Tequila meets bourbon whiskey in a brilliant madcap experiment gone oh-so-right. In a lineup called Expresiones del Corazon de Agave, Sazerac Rye Tequila Añejo is aged 24 months in Sazerac Rye 18 whiskey barrels. And as Bourbon enthusiasts will attest, these aren’t just any whiskey barrels; in 2010, Corazon acquired the …
Something of a cult legend in Ireland, Redbreast Single Pot Still Whiskey is quickly achieving the same elusive status in the U.S. To be a single pot still whiskey, malted barley is combined with un-malted barley. It was a very traditional method of making whiskey in Ireland and although it …
An old timer with plenty to give, the Bushmills 21 Year Old Single Malt is another distinguished and celebrated addition to our growing list of rare and limited Irish Whiskey casks to seek out now, before they’re gone forever. The Bushmills Distillery, located in the quiet village of Bushmills on the north coast …
Today’s honorary Irish Whiskey tells a brave tale of perseverance and a desire to preserve a rich bit of Irish history; and as fate would unravel, it also serendipitously brought us a historic Single Malt Irish Whiskey. The Knappogue Castle 16 Year Twin Wood Irish Whiskey dates back to the …
As part of our week-long celebration in appreciation of Irish Whiskey, it seems only fitting to draw attention to the rare and storied old casks that, like a limerick, provide a mysterious relic to Ireland’s past. Paving the way is The Teeling Whiskey Company, one of Ireland’s few remaining independent …
“I’m here! Can you not see me? I’m wearing green.” Jameson, the world’s most celebrated Irish whiskey, proudly flaunts its Irish heritage every day, but always reserves a little something extra for St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to sponsoring a full day of carousing in Dublin, Jameson has joined millions of revelers …
Japanese culture has long been associated with harmony in nature. From the misunderstood intricacies of flower arrangements to the most delicate and contemplative snip of a bonsai tree, Suntory ambitiously introduces this concept to the Western culture’s most beloved spirit: vodka. Just released to the U.S. market, Ao Vodka is a premium …
A cult malt with a sad story to tell, the now-mothballed Brora distillery in northern Scotland was once brimming with dedicated craftsman and gleaming copper stills. Regrettably, it was one of many malt whisky distilleries in Scotland that closed in the 1980s- leaving behind a collection of dusty casks, including the fabled, highly-peated 1972 …
In the 19th century wine & spirits merchant Justerini & Brooks set up headquarters in Regent’s Park, London, with a vision to create a “house” blend Scotch Whisky (which would later become J&B Rare), after seeing the potential of blended whisky in the international market. During this same time in history, Royal Navy sailors were …
From famous bagels to pizza dough, everyone knows it’s all in the water. New Yorkers have been touting the righteous qualities of their water since the city was built, and now small batch whiskey joins the rank of vocal adorers. Widow Jane Whiskey, a newcomer from Red Hook, Brooklyn, is one of …